The Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands
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| Category | Church |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Worship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service |
| Location | Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands |
| Belong to | World Mission Society Church of God |
| Website | Church of God Official Website |
The Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands was established in Rotterdam, South Holland, in August 2009. The church moved to a new temple in April 2010. Its official name is the World Mission Society Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Sanctuary Overview
- Date of establishment: April 5, 2010
- Scale: three stories above ground, a total floor area of 674㎡
- Facilities: main worship hall, fellowship hall, study rooms, multi-purpose room, cafeteria
- Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Features
The Netherlands is located in Western Europe and borders Germany and Belgium. It is known for its windmills and tulips which have become symbols for the country. Twenty-six percent of the land is below sea level, so windmills were built in many places to prevent seawater from overflowing. Since the late 16th century, tulips, which are suitable for climatic conditions, have been cultivated and studied extensively in the country.[1][2]
The Netherlands was first introduced to the Church of God during the Daegu Summer Universiade 2003. The Church of God showed its support for the Dutch athletes by welcoming them, providing translation, and cheering for them during the games. The members also introduced the athletes to Korean culture such as the beauty of hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) by showing them traditional wedding clothes. The team leader, Hans van Rooijen, was impressed by the members' enthusiasm and wanted to maintain a good relationship with the church.[3]
In 2006, Korean missionaries were sent to the Netherlands and the Church of God was established in Amsterdam, and then in Rotterdam three years later. Rotterdam, located in the province of Zuid-Holland, is the second largest city in the Netherlands. It has many cultural attractions such as the Museum Boijmans van Beuningenand the Maritime Museum. Every year, the city holds the annual International Film Festivalso that guests can enjoy culture and art. The Port of Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe and serves as a hub for European trade.[4]
The members of the Church of God in Rotterdam observe God’s teachings recorded in the Bible. In the past, members have traveled to Korea as part of the Overseas Visiting Group[5][6] to experience the love of God the Father and God the Mother and study the truth of the new covenant more deeply. With a greater understanding of biblical teachings and Mother’s love, they strive to set good examples as Christians by carrying out volunteer services to help build unity within their communities.
They bring great excitement and enthusiasm into cities by holding street cleanups to protect the environment[7][8] and hosting blood drives to save many lives.[9] They also held the Gift Donation Event to Help Sick Children for about two weeks at the square in Hoogstraat to deliver hope and encouragement to children.[10] In addition to this, they show love to their neighbors by visiting nursing homes to help senior citizens go for a walk outside.[11]
ASEZ members in this region carried out a crime prevention campaign with Korean members who visited during their vacation to deliver a message of hope. They said, ”Let’s make a crime-free world together with Mother’s love.” ASEZ WAO members are also carrying out environmental improvement activities such as street cleanups, reducing plastic use campaigns, and planting trees in cooperation with public institutions to let the community know about the importance of protecting the environment.[12]
External links
- "The Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands". English WATV.
- The Rotterdam Church’s activities viewed from the mass media[13]
See also
- The Church of God in Europe
- The Church of God in Manchester, U.K.
- The Church of God in London, U.K.
- The Church of God in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- The Church of God in Paris, France
- The Church of God in Lisbon, Portugal
- The Church of God in Madrid, Spain
- The Church of God in Barcelona, Spain
- The Church of God in Vienna, Austria
- The Church of God in Berlin, Germany
- The Church of God in Bayern, Munich, Germany
- The Church of God in Athens, Greece
- The Church of God in Helsinki, Finland
References
- ↑ "30 surprising facts about the Netherlands". EXPACTICA. March 14, 2022.
- ↑ "The Dutch and tulips: how did tulips in the Netherlands become a thing?". DUTCH REVIEW. April 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Unique Wedding Event Held in Athlete's Village". WATV News.
- ↑ "The port that will take you ahead". Port of Rotterdam.
- ↑ "The 66th Overseas Visiting Group". English WATV.
- ↑ "Overseas Visiting Group". WATV.org.
- ↑ "TV Charlois Wijkjournaal 18-03-19". TV ZUID. March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Environmental Cleanup Conducted in Various Europe Cities Commemorating New Jerusalem Day". WATV News. December 30, 2012.
- ↑ "2018 Mega Blood Drive for the Passover". Kyeongin Ilbo. April 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Sharing Love with Neighbors Preparing Passover Around the World". WATV.org. April 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Church of God Opens 13th Dedication Ceremony in Incheon". Joongang.tv. July 11, 2018.
- ↑ "Church of God University Student Volunteers ASEZ, Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group ASEZ WAO Conduct Summer Overseas Volunteer Work 2018". WATV News. August 1, 2018.
- ↑ "church of god," De Havenloods