The Church of God in North America: Difference between revisions

North America was one of the first places where the [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] began its overseas mission. In 1997, the gospel was preached in Los Angeles, CA, and spread to New York, Connecticut, Colorado, and Illinois in the 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/north-america|title= North America |website=WATV.org |publisher=  |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> The number of members increased rapidly as many were moved by the truths of the [[Bible]] such as the [[New Covenant Passover|new covenant Passover]], the seven feasts in three times, [[Ahnsahnghong|God the Father]] and [[God the Mother]]. Churches have been established in every state, including Alaska near the North Pole and Hawaii in the Pacific. There are also small worship locations such as house churches and office churches throughout the country. More than 90% of the members of the Church of God in the United States are citizens of the country and represent various racial groups.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/318952|title= [Special Report - Luther's 500th Anniversary of Reformation - Church of God and the Truth of the Bible] World Mission Society Church of God, 2.7 Million Members' Grand Chorus |website=Monthly JoongAng |publisher=  |date=November 17, 2017 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In the United States, where racial issues are still present, the members practice virtues such as love, consideration, and humility. Following the [[Teachings of Mother]], they understand that love is the greatest virtue and set a good example for society by showing love to one another.<br>American members played a pivotal role in establishing churches in many countries in South America such as Colombia and Venezuela.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=903&page=4&searchString=jerusalem&menu=O|title= The Preaching Festival Began in Jerusalem and Spread All Over the USA|website=English WATV |publisher=  |date=|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In Canada, which borders the United States, the gospel mission is being carried out and churches have been established in Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. It was not expected to see many people from North America come to a church that started in Korea.<br>Starting with the first [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]] in 2001, the members in North America have been constantly visiting Korea, the “land of prophecy,” where the truth of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] has been restored. During the trip, they study the Bible, experience Heavenly Mother’s love, and deepen their faith in God. Those who participated in the visiting group have said, “'I realized God’s love that I only knew as knowledge in the Bible. I will put that love into practice in my life and deliver God’s grace and blessings to my family, neighbors, and acquaintances.”<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/74th-overseas-visiting-group/|title= The 74th Overseas Visiting Group|website= WATV.org|publisher=  |date=|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> The members in North America are continuing the [[gospel]] work without rest to deliver the love, the truth of the new covenant, throughout the continent. They strive to testify about God the Father and God the Mother who give true freedom, the gift of eternal life.