In the heart of Melbourne, a group of university students came together with one mission: to make the city cleaner and safer. ASEZ, the university student volunteer group of the Church of God, believes that small actions—like cleaning up rubbish and reducing plastic waste—can lead to meaningful change. A cleaner environment not only makes cities more beautiful, but also helps raise awareness and reduce crime. Through the Reduce Crime Together Campaign, ASEZ continues to spread unity, love, and responsibility for our shared spaces. [Location Information] Reduce Crime Together Campaign (Cleanup Activity) Date: August 13th, 2023 Location: Parliament Gardens in Melbourne CBD (Central Business District) Key Initiatives Focus: Cleaning up rubbish and making the streets cleaner and more beautiful. Goal: By reducing the plastic waste and garbage in the city, the campaign aims to reduce the level of crime and increase people's awareness.

On 23 November, 2025, ASEZ WAO carried out a clean up event at Carrum Beach in Melbourne in line with the Worldwide Blue Ocean Campaign. Georgina Oxley, the mayor of Kingston City Council attended the event along with the former mayor David Eden to both participate and show support. ASEZ WAO were also presented with a certificate of appreciation from Oxley. ASEZ WAO emphasized that small actions in daily life can lead to big changes for the Earth.

On March 23rd, 2025, members from the Church of God in San Diego and Escondido volunteered together for the 8,642nd Worldwide Cleanup Campaign. They joined with the Public Works Office in Imperial Beach to clean and protect the wildlife habitat. The 150 members along with Mayor Paloma Aguirre, Officer Wbaldo Arellano, and the Imperial Beach Parks and Rec gathered at the Bayshore Bikeway that runs along the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The goal for the clean up consisted of beautifying the Imperial Beach Bikeway area. They removed invasive plants and brush within 80 cubit yards, and picked up trash and debris in the surrounding areas. The efforts of the San Diego volunteers were essential and made a significant impact on their environment. The clean up supports the Blue Carbon Initiative and they aimed to improve the air quality and restore the habitat for the existing plant and animal species. The Bayshore Bikeway is a beloved location by local neighbors and is a protected wildlife habitat. The city of Imperial Beach works to maintain it for the benefit of the local wildlife. Also they do their best to beautify the area as it is a high traffic area for residents and bicyclists. The San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge is home to beautiful wildlife in San Diego Bay. There is a diversity of endangered, threatened, migratory and native species that needs to be safeguarded. Through the event, the members of the Church of God worked together to remove invasive plants that threaten the native species. They were able to collect 10 tons worth of invasive plants and trash. The overall mood of the residents improved as they saw them actively involved in beautifying their community. The Imperial Beach Bayshore Bikeway clean up was highlighted and aired on Fox 5 San Diego. Mayor Aguirre expressed her thanks to the volunteers for continuing to help beautify Imperial Beach. She stated that she will “come out next time and put in elbow grease” with the members too. The Imperial Beach Environmental Officer, Wbaldo Arellano, expressed how the volunteers took care of a large area in such a short period of time. He explained that due to the lack of staff it is difficult to maintain the area. He appreciated the assistance from the members and mentioned that he looks forward to working with us again in the future. The Church of God will continue to support environmental projects that benefit our neighbors in the future. 0:05 – Opening 0:39 – Imperial Beach Cleanup 2:32 – Imperial Beach Officials and Residents Statements 4:35 – We Love You!

À cette époque où tout est remplacé par l’IA, la seule chose qui ne change pas est le ciel À l’époque où l’IA remplace le travail humain, les humains perdent progressivement leur place. À l’époque où la médecine, la défense nationale, l’éducation et même les domaines de l’art et de la littérature peuvent tous être remplacés par l’IA, l’humanité doit avoir la foi dans les promesses de Dieu pour avoir un avenir éternellement heureux. La nouvelle alliance gardée dans l’Église de Dieu est la promesse de Dieu pour le royaume des cieux L’avenir au ciel que toute l’humanité espère réside dans la nouvelle alliance que Dieu nous a enseignée. La raison pour laquelle Dieu le Père et Dieu la Mère sont venus sur cette terre en tant qu’Esprit et Épouse est qu’ils ont prévu la fin du monde et voulu donner à l’humanité un avenir éternellement heureux. « J’annonce dès le commencement ce qui doit arriver, Et longtemps d’avance ce qui n’est pas encore accompli ; Je dis : Mes arrêts subsisteront, Et j’exécuterai toute ma volonté. » Ésaïe 46:10 « Il nous a aussi rendus capables d’être ministres d’une nouvelle alliance, non de la lettre, mais de l’Esprit ; car la lettre tue, mais l’Esprit vivifie. » 2 Corinthiens 3:6

Continuing its long-standing commitment to humanitarian service, the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) proudly hosted its 1,753rd Worldwide Blood Drive campaign, to spread the gift of life through the love of the Passover. Members expressed their enthusiasm and dedication to putting God’s teachings into practice during a live interview on The Oasis radio show on Channel Africa, SABC. In partnership with the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), the Gauteng branches united in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, to carry out this meaningful initiative. The World Mission Society Church of God continues to organise blood drives across the globe to support individuals facing life-threatening blood shortages. Local government representatives, community partners, and residents regularly join hands with the Church of God, contributing to a cause that eases the burden on blood banks and hospitals, while offering hope to patients in urgent need of transfusions. Together, through compassion and collaboration, these efforts celebrate life and strengthen communities.

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the World Mission Society Church of God in 2nd San Diego (Chula Vista) hosted a remarkable event, the Southwest Region (SWR) Orchestra Hope Concert, in celebration of the church’s 60th Anniversary and the 107th Birth Anniversary of Christ Ahnsahnghong. The evening brought together guests, VIPs, loved ones, and members of the Church of God throughout the southwest region of the U.S. for a night filled with soothing melodies and uplifting performances, inspiring hope for the new year. Missionary Beau Francisco, overseer of the Church of God in 2nd San Diego, welcomed attendees with heartfelt opening remarks, setting the tone for the evening by encouraging everyone to work together for a better future and renew our perspectives through the musical performances. Master Chief Sheven Savoy of the U.S. Navy followed with words of gratitude and encouragement, commending the Church of God for organizing such an inspiring event and for its global impact over the past 60 years. Guests were captivated by various acts including a graceful Korean fan dance called “Buchaechum,” a thrilling Taekwondo performance, and an ethereal light dance. Afterwards, the SWR choir and orchestra moved the hearts of the attendees through melodious songs, such as Joe Hisaishi’s Merry-Go-Round of Life, Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2, Strauss’ Radetzky March, The Prayer, I Reminisce About Your Love, You Raise Me Up, Carnations of Thanks, God Who Loved Us Sinners, The Word Became Flesh, and Our Mother Saves the World. The event celebrated the Church of God’s successful growth and societal contributions over the past 60 years, while also illuminating the path toward a bright and hopeful future. An array of attendees, including Silvia Lugo, Amber Jensen, and D’Andre Smith, expressed their admiration for the event’s performances and congratulatory remarks to the Church of God for reaching such a great milestone. 1:27 – Opening Remarks by Missionary Beau Francisco 1:56 – Master Chief Sheven Savoy 2:31 – Korean Fan Dance 2:57 – Taekwondo 3:33 – Light Dance 4:09 – SWR Choir & Orchestra Performances 9:10 – Silvia Lugo 9:22 – Amber Jensen 9:32 – D’Andre Smith

Young adults taking action for a cleaner, safer community! On 27 July 2025, over 70 ASEZ WAO young adult workers from the World Mission Society Church of God in Bellville and Cape Town, South Africa, came together in Athlone with local community workers to participate in the Bokmakierie Canal Clean-Up, as part of the ASEZ WAO Blue Ocean Campaign. The volunteer activity focused on raising awareness about the littering crisis, demonstrating practical solutions to environmental pollution, and encouraging community members to take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean. A cleaner environment also contributes to safer communities and reduced crime. We were honoured to be supported by local leaders who joined us throughout the event: • Councillor Rashid Adams – Ward 49 Councillor for the City of Cape Town, representing Athlone, Hazendal, Kewtown, and Bridgetown. • Dr Zahid Badroodien – Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Water and Sanitation and Ward 48 Councillor for the City of Cape Town. Their presence and hands-on support helped motivate volunteers and demonstrated the power of community–government collaboration. Together, let’s protect our waterways and inspire cleaner, safer communities!