The Church of God Keeps the Sabbath Day According to the Teachings of Jesus God blessed the Sabbath day in the beginning and made it holy, and appointed it as the fourth of the Ten Commandments in the time of Moses; the Sabbath day is God’s commandment we must keep until the end of the age. Jesus taught us that we must keep the Sabbath day holy until the end of the age by saying, “Pray that your flight will not take place on the Sabbath,” so it is wrong to insist that there is no need to keep the Sabbath day in the New Testament times and it contravenes the teachings of Jesus.

The Amazing Reason God Refers to Themselves as “Us” The book of Genesis wrote about the mysteries in the Bible, which have remained unsolved for thousands of years. This is because God didn’t say, “Let me make mankind . . . ,” but He said, “Let us make mankind . . .” However, the word Elohim, which is the plural form, means Gods. Also, male and female were created according to the image of God. Through these, we can understand that there is not only God the Father—the male image of God—but also God the Mother—the female image of God. In this age, Elohim, God the Father and God the Mother, will come in the flesh to save mankind. Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, . . . ” So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:26–27

On 25 May 2025, volunteers of the World Mission Society Church of God carried out the Plastic Footprint Removal Campaign as part of the Global Hope Challenge. They picked up rubbish along the Yarra River Linear Reserve. Councillor Rafael Camillo from the City of Melbourne attended the event, gave an encouraging speech and participated in cleaning up together with the volunteers.

On August 10, 2025, Temecula City Hall hosted the Emergency Preparedness Forum, organized by ASEZ WAO. Around 70 participants, including members from local branches in Temecula, Cerritos, Torrance, and Orange County, gathered to learn and share about disaster readiness. About ASEZ WAO ASEZ WAO is an international volunteer service group of young adult workers from the Church of God, with members active in 7,500 churches across 175 countries (asezwao.org). Their mission, “Save the Earth from A to Z” and “We Are One Family,” reflects their commitment to both environmental protection and community well-being. Globally, ASEZ WAO has led projects ranging from environmental campaigns to disaster relief, including tree plantings, cleanups, and volunteer service, which has been recognized by awards such as the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award (https://asezwao.org/award). A similar spirit of service was recently seen when ASEZ WAO volunteers joined in an Earth Day planting event in Torrance, CA—showing how local actions can connect to their broader mission (https://swrwmscog.org/news/earth-day-.... Forum Highlights The forum began with an introduction to ASEZ WAO’s worldwide initiatives, followed by a discussion led by Mikel Alford (https://temeculaca.gov/directory.aspx..., Temecula’s Emergency Manager, and moderated by Niki Novak. Topics covered included: • Wildfire preparedness: how Temecula compares to high-risk regions like Los Angeles, what to keep in a fire safety kit, and the importance of seasonal readiness. • Flood preparation: understanding local dam risks, lessons from Tropical Storm Hilary, and community resources such as sandbag distribution. • Earthquake readiness: practical steps for families, seniors, and those in multi-story buildings, as well as handling power outages. • Evacuation planning: local alert apps, FEMA resources, emergency kits (including for pets), and communication strategies during crises. • Volunteer support: the value of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training and how churches and groups can participate together. Looking Ahead The forum concluded with a Support Signature (https://asezwao.org/signature/) from Mikel Alford, expressing interest in establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASEZ WAO in Temecula. This partnership would strengthen collaboration in preparing for and responding to emergencies. As noted during the forum, disaster preparedness is most effective when carried out together—neighbors, volunteers, and city leaders working hand in hand. ASEZ WAO’s leadership reminds us that true preparedness is not just an individual effort—but a community endeavor—and one rooted in the mother’s love: nurturing, loving, and ensuring that no one is left alone.

很多人覺得環境保護需要花費大量的時間與體力，甚至因為距離太遠而卻步。但環保其實可以更聰明、更有效率💡 這是一場結合綠色交通與環境保護的溫暖行動 在 2025 年 12 月 21 日，來自ASEZ WAO（上帝的教會世界福音宣教協會-職場青年志願服務團） 的職場青年們，利用路邊的YouBike（共享單車），成功克服了撿拾垃圾時所使用的時間與範圍的限制，在「浮洲藝術河濱公園」的大漢溪自行車道，展開一場 5 公里的高效率環境淨化活動！ ASEZ WAO不畏髒污、不辭辛勞，仔細清理每一處被遺忘的角落。 此活動實踐聯合國 SDGs 永續發展目標 因此新北市議會「彭一書議員」簽署支持書，共同為地球發聲應援 ASEZ WAO所傳遞的，如同「母親的愛」般細膩與溫柔的關懷 希望透過這支影片，與您一同感受這份美好的公益能量！ 攜手讓這個世界變得更加純淨與溫馨❤️✨