যখন আমরা খ্রীষ্টের জীবন অনুসরণ করি, তখন ক্রুশের ভারের সাথে সর্বদা দুঃখভোগ থাকে। যেমন লেখা আছে, “যত লোক ভক্তিভাবে খ্রীষ্ট যীশুতে জীবন ধারণ করিতে ইচ্ছা করে, সেই সকলের প্রতি তাড়না ঘটিবে,” এবং যেমন যীশু বলেছিলেন, “কেহ যদি আমার পশ্চাৎ আসিতে ইচ্ছা করে, তবে সে … আপন ক্রুশ তুলিয়া লউক, এবং আমার পশ্চাদগামী হউক”, যারা স্বর্গরাজ্যের গৌরবের জন্য জীবনযাপন করে, তাদের সকলের জীবনে এক সংক্ষিপ্ত মুহূর্তের কষ্ট আসবেই। যারা স্বর্গরাজ্যের আনন্দ বেছে নেন, তাদের দ্বারা প্রচারিত খ্রীষ্ট আনসাংহোং ও মাতা ঈশ্বরের সুসমাচার কী? এষৌ ও ঈষ্করিয়োতীয় যিহূদা মাংসিক জীবনযাপন করত এবং পাপের সুখের অন্বেষণ করত, যার ফলে তারা স্বর্গরাজ্যের আশীর্বাদ হারিয়েছিল। কিন্তু মোশি, যাকোব, দানিয়েল এবং তার তিন বন্ধু স্বর্গের সুখকে অধিক মূল্য দিয়ে প্রতিকূলতা জয় করেছিলেন। একইভাবে, ঈশ্বরের মণ্ডলীর সদস্যরা ঈশ্বরের প্রতিজ্ঞা করা স্বর্গের সুখের উপর তাদের আশা রাখেন এবং তাঁর আজ্ঞা অনুসারে নতুন নিয়ম বিশ্রামদিন ও নিস্তারপর্বের আশীর্বাদ প্রচারে নিজেদের উৎসর্গ করেন। বিশ্বাসে মোশি বয়ঃপ্রাপ্ত হইলে পর ফরৌণের কন্যার পুত্র বলিয়া আখ্যাত হইতে অস্বীকার করিলেন; তিনি পাপজাত ক্ষণিক সুখভোগ অপেক্ষা বরং ঈশ্বরের প্রজাবৃন্দের সঙ্গে দুঃখভোগ মনোনীত করিলেন; তিনি মিসরের সমস্ত ধন অপেক্ষা খ্রীষ্টের দুর্নাম মহাধন জ্ঞান করিলেন, কেননা, তিনি পুরস্কারদানের প্রতি দৃষ্টি রাখিতেন। ইব্রীয় ১১:২৪–২৬

The wildfires that ignited in the Los Angeles area on January 7 were reported by multiple media outlets as the most devastating wildfire disaster in California history. Being exacerbated by extremely dry conditions and up to 100 mph Santa Ana winds, various fires broke out in residential neighborhoods such as the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Sylmar. As evacuation orders went out, the fires spread rapidly, scorching acres of land and displacing thousands of residents. Though containment of the fires continue to grow, the situation remains critical as firefighters continue to fight active blazes and suppress hot spots amidst challenging conditions. Given the devastation of the recent fires, our hearts truly go out to all whom have been affected. As those who carry out the mission of sharing Heavenly Mother’s love with the whole world, the Church of God has partnered with the LA Fire Department and other community organizations to help support first responders and members of the community who have been affected by these tragic events. These firefighters have been relentlessly battling the devastating fires and diligently working to contain their spread. The opportunity was given to serve a warm meal to these first responders who risk their lives protecting others. Mario Quintana from Los Angele County Fire Department in Agoura Hills, was really touched by the heartfelt work on the volunteers who woke up early in the morning to prepare hot meals to encourage the firefighters. The Taco truck was brought to serve them with warm meals by members of the Church. This is the worst fire in the history of California, and it has been tedious on firefighters as well. A warm meal to comfort them before they begin the day has been the motto of the Church members during this time. As Heavenly Mother never forgets even one of her children but considers all of them. As most of the weight of containing the fire has been on the firefighters, it has become the custom of the Church members to comfort them in every and all ways possible.

Experience an extraordinary moment where art meets activism. The ASEZ WAO, Malaysia - 5th Chamber Orchestra Environmental Concert brings together top musical talents to amplify the urgent call for mother earth.

✈️ PATTS College of Aeronautics & Olivarez College Sa gitna ng dumaraming balita tungkol sa karahasan at krimen na kinasasangkutan ng kabataan, patuloy na nagsasagawa ang ASEZ volunteers ng makabuluhang hakbang upang magbigay ng kaalaman at pag-asa sa mga estudyante. Noong Nobyembre 13, 2025, matagumpay na isinagawa ang ASEZ Crime Prevention Seminar sa Audio Visual Room ng PATTS College of Aeronautics bilang bahagi ng ASEZ Reduce Crime Together (RCT) Project. Binuksan ang programa ni ASEZ Parañaque Branch Manager Phil Park sa pamamagitan ng kanyang opening remarks, na sinundan ng mensahe ng suporta mula kay Dr. Catherine M. Camposano, Principal ng PATTS Senior High School. Humigit-kumulang 400 estudyante at mga guro ang dumalo sa seminar. Naging tampok dito ang lecture ni PMSG Napoleon R. Mallari Jr. mula sa Investigation and Detective Management Section tungkol sa “Crime Awareness Modus Operandi,” na nagbigay ng mahalagang kaalaman ukol sa pag-iwas sa iba’t ibang uri ng krimen. Ibinahagi rin ni Angeleijh Louise T. Gardola, isang estudyante ng PATTS, ang kanyang magandang impresyon tungkol sa ASEZ. Ayon sa kanya, “Napaka-organized ng ASEZ volunteers at napakabait nila sa amin. Pinaramdam nila na kabilang kami sa seminar. Sana balang araw ay maging miyembro rin ako ng ASEZ.” Naging mas masigla ang programa sa pamamagitan ng interactive activities sa pagitan ng mga estudyante at ASEZ volunteers, na lalong nagpakita ng aktibong partisipasyon ng mga kabataan. Nagkaroon din ng support signature campaign bilang simbolo ng pagkakaisa para sa isang mas mapayapa at ligtas na lipunan. Nagpahayag naman ng taos-pusong pasasalamat si Virgilio V. Dolina, Discipline Information Officer, para sa mahalagang kontribusyon ng ASEZ sa komunidad. Samantala, matagumpay ding naisagawa ang ASEZ RCT Seminar sa Olivarez College sa parehong araw. Muling pinangunahan ni Phil Park ang pagbubukas ng programa kung saan mahigit 120 kalahok ang dumalo. Nagbigay rin ng makabuluhang mensahe sina Captain Aries Kent Comia, Head ng Community Affairs Section ng PNP–Parañaque, at Hon. Eric L. Olivarez, Vice Chairman at VP for Academic Affairs ng Olivarez College. Lalong naging makahulugan ang programa sa pamamagitan ng ASEZ RCT Lecture at musical performance ng awiting “When You Believe.” Ayon kay Hon. Eric L. Olivarez, naging napaka-informatibo at interactive ng forum. Aniya, maraming natutunan ang mga estudyante ng Olivarez College, at kapuri-puri ang adhikain ng ASEZ dahil hindi lamang crime prevention kundi pati disaster resilience ang isinusulong nito para sa kapakanan ng komunidad. Sa pamamagitan ng ASEZ Reduce Crime Together Project, patuloy na nagkakaisa ang mga kabataan upang makapaghatid ng pag-asa, kamalayan, at positibong pagbabago tungo sa isang mas ligtas at mapayapang lipunan.