The Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea

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The Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea
The Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea
The Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea
CategoryChurch
PurposeWorship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service
LocationJung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea
Belong toWorld Mission Society Church of God
WebsiteChurch of God Official Website

The Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Republic of Korea (South Korea) was established in Jung-gu, Incheon, Korea. The dedication service was held on April 17, 2010. Its official name is the World Mission Society Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea.

Sanctuary Overview

  • Dedication service: April 17, 2010
  • Scale: 1 basement level, 4 ground levels, a total floor area of 6,010.25㎡
  • Facilities: main sanctuary, a small sanctuary, multilingual interpretation rooms, fellowship halls, audio-visual rooms, study rooms, cafeteria, and other areas.
  • Location: Jung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea

Features

The Church of God is located in Nakseom, the original name of the area. It was a small island off the coast of Incheon until the area around it was reclaimed in the 1970s during the Incheon Port Development Project. Second Coming Christ Ahnsahnghong was baptized here in 1948 and began to preach the truth of the new covenant as prophesied through the parable of the fig tree.[1] Because of this, every overseas visiting group visits this location. The church is equipped with the main sanctuary that can accommodate roughly 2,500 people, a small sanctuary with 350 seats, and various facilities to welcome overseas members and neighbors. At the dedication service held on April 17, 2010, General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol said, “I pray it will be a place where the members will practice God’s good will and share God’s love with the residents and where the people around the world who visit Korea learn to love and receive hope, comfort, and salvation.”

Gateway to the World Mission

Overseas members visit the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea
Overseas members visit the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea

Incheon is called the gateway to the world because it is where Incheon International Airport and Incheon Port are located. The Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, which is located near the Incheon Port, also serves as a gateway to the world mission, delivering God’s love to the members and neighbors. The members of the Nakseom Church and its nearby churches share Mother’s love with the overseas members who visit Korea by welcoming them and seeing them off.[2][3]

  • The 42nd Overseas Visiting Group attended the dedication service. They said, “It’s extremely exciting to see the new temple being dedicated in a city filled with God’s love as the gospel is revitalized.” They expressed their ambition to put God’s love and sacrifice into practice by following His example when they return to their countries.[4]
  • The 60th Overseas Visiting Group visited the coastal wharf in Jung-gu, Incheon (Aug 30, 2013). Overseas members from twelve countries, including Nepal, Mongolia, Pakistan, and India, looked around Incheon and witnessed the history and culture of Korea. The 69th Overseas Visiting Group visited Songdo International City and admired the development of Korea.[5][6]

Place of Harmony to Communicate With Local Residents

Various events have been held at the Nakseom Church, which many members in the community have attended. Through the Consolatory Party for Neighbors, the Messiah Orchestra Concert, “Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition, and Happy Seminar for Office Workers, they create opportunities for learning new cultures, communicate with local residents, and create harmony with them.

  • Through the 6th Happy Seminar for Workers, they touched the hearts of the residents and delivered comfort to them (Mar 24, 2019). More than 1,000 participants, including young adult worker members in the Incheon area, had time to share love with their co-workers, bosses, friends, and family members.[7]
  • The Character Education for Youths was attended by middle and high school students and their teachers and parents (Jan 27, 2014; Jul 30, 2018). Correct values were instilled in the youths through various themes such as leadership skills to have as a global leader in the future, smooth communication between parents and children, and having a correct vision for life.[8][9]
Concert at the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea
Concert at the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, Korea
  • The Nakseom Church held the Healing Concert With Mother’s Love (Mar 9, 2014), Chamber Orchestra Concert to Commemorate the Korea Presidential Group Citation (Oct 25, 2015), and the Orchestra Concert to Commemorate the U.K. Queen’s Award (Oct 12, 2016), and shared the joy with local residents whenever the church had an event.[10][11][12]
  • The “Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition, which is a nationwide tour exhibition, was held to give comfort and hope to the residents of Incheon. The exhibition was successfully held for two months from September 10 to November 24, 2013, amid the fervent interest of the residents.[13]
  • Student Orchestra Tour Concerts for Youths were held (Mar 27, 2011; Feb 24, 2012; Feb 25, 2013). Both the performers and the audience formed an emotional bond as unforgettable memories were made through beautiful harmony.[14][15][16]
  • Ahead of Chuseok, a banquet for the elderly to commemorate a major mid-autumn festival was held for 300 senior citizens (Sep 3, 2014). The members served them samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), which is good for restoring energy, and presented an enjoyable show with various performances.[17]

Contributing to the Development of Local Community

The members of the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, take the lead in promoting public well-being by practicing God’s teaching, “Be the salt and the light of the world.” They have volunteered for the development of the local community through various activities such as helping neighbors, blood drives, street cleanups, and showing support at international sports events. 

ASEZ WAO carries out cleanup in Central Park, Songdo International City, Incheon, Korea
ASEZ WAO carries out cleanup in Central Park, Songdo International City, Incheon, Korea
  • The members of ASEZ WAO, the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, in Incheon, cleaned up the Songdo Central Park (May 6, 2018).[18] On May 19, 2019, the No More GPGP Campaign was held along with the cleanup of the nearby Inha Cultural Street near Inha University.[19] In 2018, Yonghyeon 1·4 dong in Michuhol-gu, Incheon, made a partnership agreement with ASEZ to clean the Inha Cultural Street every month.[20]
  • In 2020, the members expressed gratitude and comforted Incheon Medical Center for their hard work to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through the Cheer Up Campaign of ASEZ, the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group, and the Heart-to-Heart Campaign of ASEZ WAO.[21]
  • The local churches in Incheon held the 851st Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover (Apr 18, 2018).[22] In order to save precious lives, they have been participating in blood donations every year since 2014, helping to stabilize the blood supply.[23][24][25][26]
Students from the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, deliver coal briquettes.
Students from the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, deliver coal briquettes.
  • Every year around national holidays, they have donated daily necessities and groceries to neighbors in need.[27] They donated 5,000 coal briquettes to eight households in Sinheung-dong, Yulmok-dong, and Sinpo-dong, and 12 households in Seoknam-dong, Seo-gu. During the winter student camp, the student group members also practiced love for neighbors by delivering coal briquettes (Jan 16, 2014).[28]
  • The members of the Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, and the nearby churches carried out a large-scale environmental cleanup at the Sinheung intersection (Jan 12, 2014).[29] More than 800 members, including students, young adults, and their parents, participated in it during their school break, which drew attention. They frequently cleaned up the local community by holding cleanups near Soongui Station on the Suin Bundang Line, Songdo Central Park, and Wolmido Island.[30][31][32]
  • They also participated in local events, including the 11th Incheon International Marathon (Mar 26, 2011), the 2nd Jeongseojin·Ara Waterway National Marathon (Oct 26, 2014), the 16th Ganghwa Beach Marathon (Jun 12, 2016) and the 17th Incheon International Half Marathon (Mar 27, 2017).[33][34][35][36]

Awards Received

Plaque of Appreciation from the President of the Korean Red Cross
Plaque of Appreciation from the President of the Korean Red Cross

The Church of God in Nakseom, Incheon, received a citation from the Chairman of the Council of Incheon in 2013 and a citation from the Head of the Jung-gu Office of Incheon in 2016, for its contribution to the development and harmony of the community. For holding regular blood drives to save the lives of neighbors, it received a plaque of appreciation from the President of Incheon Blood Center of the Korean Red Cross in 2015 and a plaque of appreciation from the President of the Korean Red Cross in 2016.

External links

  • "Dedication Service for the Nakseom Church in Incheon, Korea". Church of God Official Website.
  • "The 74th Overseas Visiting Group". Sisa News. May 28, 2019.

References

  1. ↑ "About Christ Ahnsahnghong". Christ Ahnsahnghong.
  2. ↑ "The 72nd Overseas Visiting Group". English WATV. October 29, 2018.
  3. ↑ "The 75th Overseas Visiting Group". English WATV. July 10, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Gateway to World Evangelism and the Holy Place of Prophecy Imbued With Father's Holy Spirit". English WATV. April 17, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Church of God Overseas Members Experience Korean Culture". The Kyeongin Ilbo. September 9, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Church of God Overseas Members Visit Yeonan Pier". The Incheon Ilbo. September 2, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Church of God Holds "Healing Seminar for Workers"". Sisa News. March 26, 2019.
  8. ↑ ""I learned how to communicate better with my classmates"". The Kiho Ilbo. July 31, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Youths, Embrace Your Warmth with Dreaming Heart". The Kiho Ilbo. January 28, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Incheon Nakseom, World Mission Society Church of God, Concludes "Healing Concert," with Attendance of 2,000 Audiences". The Joongbu Ilbo. October 13, 2016.
  11. ↑ ""Happy Bass Clef" Practicing Love". The Kyeongin Ilbo. October 29, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Church of God Messiah Orchestra Perform on Incheon Nakseom Island". The Incheon Ilbo. March 11, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Mother's Love and Sacrifice Came into My Barren Heart". Weekly DongA. September 16, 2013.
  14. ↑ ""Filling and Meedful" . . . "Drenched" in Fascinating Orchestral Music". The Incheon Ilbo. February 25, 2013.
  15. ↑ "The Youth to the Youth . . . Embracing with Music". The Kyeongin Ilbo. February 16, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Classic Melody 'Patting' Students". The Gyeong-gi Shinmun. March 8, 2011.
  17. ↑ "Incheon Nakseom Church of God's Hangawi Feast for Underprivileged Family". The Kiho Ilbo. September 4, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Young People United to Make a "Clean Global Village"". The Kiho Ilbo. May 9, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Yonghyeon 1-dong, Michuhol-gu, Inha Culture Street's Environmental Improvement". The Shina Ilbo. October 30, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Inha Culture Street Environmental Improvement by University Students". Ilgan Daily. August 19, 2018.
  21. ↑ ""Crisis into Opportunity," Speaking About the Hope of Global Village". Shindonga. January 2022.
  22. ↑ "Nakseom Church of God Members' Blood Drive". The Incheon Ilbo. April 19, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Blood Donation and Relief Activities . . . Delivering Hope to Global Village with Service and Love". The JoongAng. April 26, 2017.
  24. ↑ "Blood Bank Fills Up When Members Unite". The Kiho Ilbo. March 18, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Church of God, "Blood Drive Through the Love of Passover"". The Kyeongin Ilbo. February 3, 2015.
  26. ↑ "Nakseom, Incheon Church of God Participated in Blood Drive". The Kiho Ilbo. April 23, 2014.
  27. ↑ ""Spend a Warm Winter in God's Love"". The Gyeong-gi Newspaper. January 1, 2012.
  28. ↑ "Winter Vacation Delivering Briquettes to Underprivileged Family". The Kyeongin Ilbo. January 23, 2014.
  29. ↑ "Proclaiming "Teaching of Love" Picking up Cigarette Butts". The Kiho Ilbo. January 14, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Scraping and Cleaning the World Anyone Can Reach with Mother's Love". The Kiho Ilbo. November 24, 2017.
  31. ↑ "Wolmido Island Street Cleanup by Church of God Students". Kyeonggi Ilbo. January 21, 2013.
  32. ↑ "Environmental Cleanup Activity to Commemorate the Hosting of Incheon Songdo Secretariat Green Climate Fund". NDN News. November 7, 2012.
  33. ↑ ""The Society and Family Can Be Healthy When Mom's Healthy"". The Incheon Ilbo. March 18, 2011.
  34. ↑ "Emotional Gospel of Culture and Sports . . . Create the World to Live Together". The Incheon Ilbo. November 3, 2014.
  35. ↑ "Church of God Becomes the "Epitome of Harmony" Exceeding Religion". The Incheon Ilbo. June 17, 2016.
  36. ↑ "[Heat of Incheon International Half Marathon] Attraction of More than 300 Group Participants". The Incheon Ilbo. March 27, 2017.
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