On June 29, 2025, volunteers from the Church of God gathered at Stewart State Forest in New Windsor, NY, for a tree-planting event in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS-DEC). The event supported the Church’s global Forest of Hope Campaign and aligned with the United Nations’ World Environment Day and the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Restoring Native Forests Volunteers planted 300 native trees and shrubs provided by the NYS-DEC. The planting included white pines, oaks, maples, sycamores, and dogwoods. The planting took place on a former cornfield that was slowly being reclaimed by native forest, but invasive plants had begun to take over. By planting native trees, volunteers helped the forest grow back faster and healthier. A Shared Goal for a Healthier Future Assemblymember Chris Eachus visited the event and thanked the volunteers in person. He shared, “It’s very much a privilege for me to be here with you, because we all appreciate what you do here. You have just improved my district today… I want to thank you all for your efforts.” Kelly Turturro, NYS-DEC’s Hudson Valley Regional Director, also praised the volunteers’ work: “Every tree planted benefits our climate by capturing carbon, supporting wildlife habitat, and strengthening flood resiliency.” This event also marked a milestone: The Church of God planted its 930th tree in New York State. Assemblymember Brian Maher presented a citation recognizing the achievement. Many who joined weren’t members of the Church but came to support the cause. One guest, Natalie Ortiz, said, “Volunteering makes you feel good because you’re doing it for a good cause, and together, we can accomplish anything.” Whether digging a hole, planting a tree, or simply showing up to help, each volunteer made a difference—not just for the forest, but for the future.

Na Lotu Cava e Biuta na Siga ni Sokalou ni Kalou, Qarava na Kalou ni Matanisiga? A lawakitaki ira na tamata ni Kalou o Setani me vakasavi ira tani mai lomalagi ki na vuravura oqo ka tomana tikoga na nona lawakitaki ira me ra kakua kina ni lesu tale ki na matanitu vakalomalagi. Ena vuku ni ka oqo, a bokoca kina na Siga ni Vakacecegu kei na Lakosivia me tarovi ira na tamata ni Kalou mai na nodra qaravi Koya, ka vakacuruma na itovo ni kalou ni matanisiga me vaka na sokalou ena Sigatabu kei na Siganisucu ki na valetabu ni Kalou. Na Lotu ni Kalou e rokova mai vu ni yalodra taucoko na Siga ni Vakacecegu kei na Lakosivia, na siga lokuci ni sokalou ni Kalou A vakadrukai ira e 850 na parofita vakailasu o Ilaija ena sokalou vua na Kalou, ka vakadrukai Setani o Jisu ena vosa, "Mo vakarokoroko vei Jiova na nomu Kalou, ka qaravi koya duadua ga." Ena yabaki ni Yalo Tabu, erau sa vakavulica vei keda o Karisito Ahnsahnghong kei na Kalou na Tina ni noda muria na veiyalayalati vou, sa rawa ni da qarava duadua ga na Kalou me da ciqoma na veivosoti ni ivalavala ca ka lesu tale ki na matanitu tawamudu vakalomalagi. “Mo ni kakua ni muria na i valavala ni vanua o Ijipita, na vanua o ni a tiko taumada mai kina, ia mo ni kakua talega ni kitaka na i valavala ni vanua o Kenani, na vanua au sa kauti kemuni tiko kina oqo. Mo ni cakava ga na noqu lewa, kei na noqu i lesilesi mo ni vakabauta ka muria. . . . ka o ni na maroroya kina na nomuni bula. Sai au ko Jiova.” Vunau ni Soro 18:3–5

Plantio de mudas de espécies nativas do Cerrado no Parque Ecológico dos Pioneiros em Brasília. O ASEZ WAO voluntariado dos jovens trabalhadores da Igreja de Deus realizou a Campanha Floresta da Mãe na Candangolândia, uma região administrativa do Distrito Federal. O projeto “ Floresta da Mãe ” é uma atividade do ASEZ WAO para plantar árvores, visando mitigar gases de efeito estufa na atmosfera e responder às mudanças climáticas. Os voluntários da Igreja de Deus apresentaram as atividades do ASEZ WAO ao administrador da cidade e recolheram a assinatura de apoio às atividades do grupo. No dia do voluntariado, o administrador participou da atividade e agradeceu aos jovens dizendo: "Os jovens do ASEZ WAO são uma referência de comprometimento social." Cerca de 70 pessoas voluntárias participaram do plantio das mudas em uma área de restauração.

1715 °Campaña de Donación de Sangre Iglesia de Dios Sociedad Misionera Mundial. En conmemoración del Día Mundial del Donante de Sangre, realizamos una significativa Campaña de Donación de Sangre para la Vida con el Amor de la Pascua en Todo el Mundo, con el propósito de entregar la esperanza y la vida con el Amor de la Pascua. Esta jornada solidaria fue apoyada por el Centro Regional de Hemoterapia de Tres de Febrero, dependiente de la Dirección Provincial del Instituto de Hemoterapia de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Contamos con la valiosa presencia de Julieta Savini, Subsecretaria de Salud, como invitada especial. 🩸 ¡Gracias a los 55 participantes donantes (16 varones y 16 mujeres) que se sumaron con amor y compromiso! Juntos, seguimos sembrando esperanza y salvando vidas.

ASEZ WAO volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God in Cerritos, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Torrance came together on Sunday, November 17, 2024 to host a Beautification Project & Park Cleanup at Riverview Park in the City of Bellflower. A total of 150 volunteers participated in the beautification project with enthusiasm and excitement to bring Mother’s love to the community. With the mind of Mother, ASEZ WAO volunteers fully embraced the idea that “We Are One” family and were eager to show sincere love to all humankind, starting with their local communities. First, volunteers spanned the entire park to pick up any litter and plastic waste products that not only hindered the park’s aesthetics, but also posed a threat to the environment’s sustainability. Since the park was often frequented by residents and visitors, and was also inconsistently maintained, the area was susceptible to trash buildup. Thanks to God’s grace and united efforts, 60 bags of trash were collected. In addition to cleaning the area, the ASEZ WAO volunteers worked in collaboration with the City of Bellflower Parks & Recreation Department, who provided the sod and plants to properly beautify the area. The volunteers joyfully took action to properly till the soil beds, lay the sod, and plant various kinds of plants and seedlings. Overall, 880 square feet of sodding was laid and 500 plants were planted in the former desolate space. While the volunteers enthusiastically cleaned and beautified the park with bright smiles, local residents and passers-by expressed their gratitude for their efforts and shared how the renovated space created a happier and welcoming environment for all. Not only did the park look more inviting, but it also promoted a safe environment for people of all ages to enjoy.

Na cava na kilaka e vinakata na Kalou me ra kila na tamata kecega ka vakabulai? Me vaka ni sa dolava na Kalou na sala me tete kina na kosipeli mai na vakatorocaketaki ni vakadidike kei na tekinolaji, veilakoyaki, kei na monalivaliva, sa dodonu meda vakatetea vakatotolo na kilaka ni veiyalayalati vou kei na dina me baleti Karisito Ahnsahnghong kei na Kalou na Tina ki vuravura. Na kaukauwa me veisautaki kina na tamata yadua kei na vuravura e koto ena kosipeli ni Kalou Dina ga ni a vesuki ira ka vakacacani ira na yalododonu o Paula na iApositolo, a vakayacora vakakina ni se bera ni kila na dina me baleti Jisu Karisito. Ena sala vata ga, sa dodonu meda vakavulica na kilaka dina ni Kalou vei ira era vakalewa na Lotu ni Kalou ena vuku ni nodra nanuma cala me baleta na Siga ni Vakacecegu kei na Lakosivia. Ni da vakayacora vakakina, sa rawa ni da liutaki ira me ra ciqoma na veivakalougatataki ni veivakabulai, ka sa vakamarautaka vakalevu duadua na Kalou. Sa qai kaya vei iratou, “Dou lako ki vuravura taucoko ka vunautaka na i Tukutuku Vinaka kivei ira na tamata kecega. O koya e vakabauta ka papitaisotaki ena vakabulai; ia o koya e sega ni vakabauta, ena vakarusai.” Marika 16:15–16 Kalou na noda i Vakabula, o koya sa gadreva me ra vakabulai na tamata kecega, ka me ra kila na ka dina. 1 Timoci 2:3–4

Masigasig na lumahok ang mga kabataan ng World Mission Society Church of God sa paglilinis ng mga pangunahing kalye sa Barangay Socorro, Lungsod ng Quezon noong Ika-12 ng Agosto 2018. Nagpaabot ng suporta ang Tanggapan ng Barangay Socorro at ang Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), gayundin ang Tanggapan ng Alkalde ng Lungsod ng Quezon. Nagbigay ng mensahe na pampasigla ang Tagapangasiwa ng ASEZ WAO sa Pilipinas sa mga nakibahagi sa programang ito. Layunin ng gawaing ito na isagawa ang kalooban ng Makalangit na Ina at isikat ang liwanag ng kaluwalhatian ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng mabubuting gawa kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Ika-100 taong kapanganakan ni Cristo Ahnsahnghong. Hindi inalintana ang ulan at pagragasa ng tubig sa mga estero, nagsumikap ang 130 miyembro ng ASEZ WAO na malinis nang mabuti ang mga kalye at kapaligiran, inaalala ang puso ng Makalangit na Ina. Kamangha-mangha ang naging resulta nito kung saan 250 na sako ng basura ang nakolekta nila. Ayon pa sa pahayag ng isang opisyal ng Barangay Socorro, "Ang mga tao na nagsasagawa ng ganitong proyekto ay pagpapalain ng Diyos sa hinaharap. Amen!” Maraming salamat sa ating Makalangit na Ama at Makalangit na Ina.

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, ASEZ held the Zero Plastic 2040 Forum in unity with local churches from the San Diego County area. This event focused on initiatives from the overseas IUBA group that had been sent to the local Escondido Church of God. ASEZ’s “Zero Plastic 2040” is an awareness-raising initiative, where diverse individuals take on the challenge to commit to zero plastic through small daily actions and commitments to tackling plastic pollution, hoping for a plastic-free future. The “Zero Plastic 2040” Forum took place at the University of California San Diego’s (UCSD) Price Center to continue the campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution and to draw global attention to the United Nations and the international community’s goal of a plastic free world by 2040. Almost 400 guests attended the event. In addition, experts in the study of Microplastics, leaders in education, and government representatives spoke powerfully on the issue and what can be done to tackle it. These guest speakers included Dr. Sara Belontz, Dr. Dimitri Deheyn, Dr. Mark Sanchez, Francine Busby, Tiffany Aguinaldo, Dr. Calvin Collins, Dr. Jong Won Min, and Dr. Sam Ho. Attendees of the “Zero Plastic 2040” Forum were able to hear from guest speakers on the awareness of reducing microplastics and waste, as well as solutions for tackling plastic pollution and protecting our oceans and waterways. Francine Busby, the District Director from California Senator Blakespear’s office, presented ASEZ and the Church of God with an award for their efforts to positively influence the world, especially through contributions towards protecting the environment.

On June 29, 2025, volunteers from the Church of God gathered at Stewart State Forest in New Windsor, NY, for a tree-planting event in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS-DEC). The event supported the Church’s global Forest of Hope Campaign and aligned with the United Nations’ World Environment Day and the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Restoring Native Forests Volunteers planted 300 native trees and shrubs provided by the NYS-DEC. The planting included white pines, oaks, maples, sycamores, and dogwoods. The planting took place on a former cornfield that was slowly being reclaimed by native forest, but invasive plants had begun to take over. By planting native trees, volunteers helped the forest grow back faster and healthier. A Shared Goal for a Healthier Future Assemblymember Chris Eachus visited the event and thanked the volunteers in person. He shared, “It’s very much a privilege for me to be here with you, because we all appreciate what you do here. You have just improved my district today… I want to thank you all for your efforts.” Kelly Turturro, NYS-DEC’s Hudson Valley Regional Director, also praised the volunteers’ work: “Every tree planted benefits our climate by capturing carbon, supporting wildlife habitat, and strengthening flood resiliency.” This event also marked a milestone: The Church of God planted its 930th tree in New York State. Assemblymember Brian Maher presented a citation recognizing the achievement. Many who joined weren’t members of the Church but came to support the cause. One guest, Natalie Ortiz, said, “Volunteering makes you feel good because you’re doing it for a good cause, and together, we can accomplish anything.” Whether digging a hole, planting a tree, or simply showing up to help, each volunteer made a difference—not just for the forest, but for the future.