New Windsor, NEW YORK — On January 26, 2025, ASEZ STAR hosted a teacher appreciation event to commemorate the UN International Day of Education. The event, held at the Church of God in New Windsor, NY, emphasized the importance of strong student-teacher relationships and honored local educators for their dedication. It included a presentation on ASEZ STAR’s ongoing campaigns and initiatives, along with a Bible seminar titled “The True Teacher.” Local educators, parents, and government officials came together to celebrate the community’s dedication to education. Assembly member Chris Eachus presented ASEZ STAR with a Certificate of Merit, recognizing their leadership and impact on the community. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry for the world that my generation left behind for you. I really am. We should have done much better for you and with you. And then I want to say thank you for taking this step to do this because it does need doing,” Eachus said, addressing the students directly. He continued by speaking to the parents and teachers, saying, “You must be so proud of every one of these students here. Young men and women doing this on their own, volunteering… it’s great. It’s wonderful.” Ethan Calle, a volunteer with ASEZ STAR, explained the event’s inspiration and its connection to the UN’s International Day of Education. “The UN has stated that education is the way to fulfill all of the Sustainable Development Goals, and that it’s through good educators that we can have good student-teacher relationships. We’re very blessed to have such amazing teachers in this area. Because of that, ASEZ STAR wants to honor them through this event,” he said. Raul Rodriguez, Assistant Principal at Cornwall Central High School, was invited by ASEZ STAR volunteers from his school. He was moved by the group’s numerous activities, stating, “I wish that all of our students were like them. Sadly, I think we have become apathetic as a community, as a society, and so just being a part of something greater than us is fantastic!”

Before the morning mist could rise, over 250 Church of God members were lined up and ready to serve. Gathering in Entradero Park in Torrance, California, the volunteers came from all over Southern California, even as far as Las Vegas, to fulfill the mission as the “light of the world.” They set a singular focus on Entradero Park’s basin-like terrain, which poses unique environmental risks, and requires immediate attention. The park’s dry vegetation presented a fire hazard, and the accumulation of trash had the potential to pollute water systems. The polluted waters would further pose harm to the environment by ultimately reaching the ocean. After learning of the need from the City of Torrance, volunteers stepped in enthusiastically to help their neighbors. Volunteers from Torrance, Cerritos, Sunland, Lancaster, Orange County, Temecula, and Las Vegas united for this effort. Volunteers were organized into three groups to clear weeds, gather litter, and remove debris. Smaller teams also collected trash, following city staff guidance. Four medical team members from the church were on-site to ensure everyone’s safety. Though they came from various places, the collective effort of each role made the work swift, productive and full of joy. The event also marked a contribution to the City of Torrance during the 60th anniversary celebration of the Church of God. In a Certificate of Appreciation offered to the church, Torrance Mayor George Chen congratulated the members on the meaningful commemoration, expressing that the Church’s “generous contribution and commitment has made a significant impact on our community.” Congressman Ted Lieu of California’s 36th district also sent a Certificate of Congressional Recognition, commending the volunteers for their work to beautify and preserve the city. Torrance Councilmember Asam Sheikh praised the volunteers stating, “You are the true heroes of the community. You don’t have to go to Hollywood to find the stars, they’re here.” Sheikh expressed interest in entrusting the volunteers with future projects, as more help is needed in other parks in the area. 00:04 Arrival and Preparation 00:32 Getting to Work 00:57 Torrance City Councilmember Statement 01:15 ASEZ WAO Volunteer Testimonial 01:40 Torrance Parks Division Manager Statement 02:14 Wrapping Up 02:39 We Love You!

Ni Ikihe Gihamya Abantu Bamenyeraho Imana Iza mu Mubiri Ubwa Kabiri? Bibiliya n’abahanuzi bahamya ko impamvu Kristo azaza ubwa kabiri ko ari ukugira ngo arimbure urupfu, ni ukuvuga guha abantu ubugingo buhoraho, no kubajyana mu bwami bwo mu ijuru. Uburyo bumwe rukumbi abantu, bakoze icyaha gikwiriye urupfu mu ijuru, bwo guhabwa ubugingo buhoraho ni ukurya no kunywa umubiri n’amaraso bya Yesu binyuze kuri Pasika, nk’uko byari bimeze mu myaka 2000 ishize. Kristo Ahnsahnghong yatwigishije ukuri kw’Isezerano Rishya Pasika isenya urupfu iteka ryose Dukurikije ubuhanuzi bwa Yesaya buvuga ko Imana yonyine ari yo ishobora gutegura umunsi mukuru urimbura urupfu iteka ryose, abayoboke b’itorero ry’Imana bizera Kristo Ahnsahnghong nk’Imana kandi bizihiza Pasika kuko ari We warimbuye urupfu binyuze kuri Pasika. Urya umubiri wanjye, akanywa amaraso yanjye aba afite ubugingo buhoraho, nanjye nzamuzura ku munsi w’imperuka, Yohana 6:54 Kandi kuri uyu musozi Uwiteka Nyiringabo azaharemerera amahanga yose ibirori, ayabāgire ibibyibushye, ayatereke vino y’umurera, . . . kandi urupfu azarumira bunguri kugeza iteka ryose. . . . Nuko uwo munsi bazavuga ngo “Iyi ni yo Mana yacu twategerezaga, ni yo izadukiza. . . . Yesaya 25:6–9

Impamvu Imana Yashyizeho Amategeko, Amabwiriza n’Amateka Amategeko yo mu Ngobyi ya Edeni, amategeko y’isezerano rya kera, n’amategeko y’isezerano rishya yashyizweho na Yesu, yose yashyizweho n’Imana kugira ngo ihe abantu ikuzo n’ibyishimo bihebuje mu gihe kizaza. Muri iki gihe, Imana itwigisha binyuze mu bahanuzi benshi, harimo n’umuhanuzi Daniyeli, ko kurenga ku mategeko n’amategeko y’Imana bifatwa nko kwica amategeko, ubugome no kwigomeka. Kuki Itorero ry’Imana Ryubahiriza Amategeko y’Isezerano Rishya nk’Isabato na Pasika? Abizera b’Itorero ry’Imana bashyira mu mitima yabo inyigisho za Kristo Ahnsahnghong n’iz’Imana Mama, babategetse kutirengagiza n’inyigisho nto cyane y’Imana, ahubwo bagakora ibihuje na Bibiliya. Kubera ko Yesu yashyizeho itegeko rishya, ndetse akaba yaratanze urugero rwo kurikurikiza, bizihiza iminsi mikuru irindwi incuro eshatu, hakubiyemo Isabato na Pasika. Ni we uzavuga ibyo kugomera Isumbabyose, . . . Azigira inama zo guhindura ibihe n’amategeko, . . . Hanyuma urubanza ruzashingwa, bazamunyaga ubutware ngo babumareho burimburwe kugeza ku mperuka. Maze ubwami n’ubutware n’icyubahiro cy’ubwami bwose buri munsi y’ijuru, bizahabwe ubwoko bw’abera b’Isumbabyose. Ubwami bwayo ni ubwami buzahoraho iteka, . . . Daniyeli 7:25–27 Naho namwandikira iby’amategeko yanjye nkageza ku bihumbi icumi, yayareba nk’ikintu cy’inzaduka. Hoseya 8:12

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, ASEZ STAR, a volunteer group composed of middle and high school students from the World Mission Society Church of God, hosted a powerful and inspiring School Violence Prevention Forum in Orange County. The event brought together more than 50 students from Riverside, Temecula, Orange County, Cerritos, Torrance, and Oceanside, alongside dozens of supporting members and over 30 guests who came to support the cause. The forum focused on raising awareness of the various forms of school violence, with an emphasis on bullying, a pervasive issue that many students have personally encountered. Through engaging discussions, expert insights, and heartfelt performances, the event aimed to equip attendees with the knowledge and motivation to foster safer and more inclusive school environments. One of the highlights of the evening was a moving student choir performance, which underscored the importance of unity and support among peers. The audience was further encouraged by the powerful words of guest speakers, including Shalini Quattlebaum, a pageant winner dedicated to youth advocacy, and Veronica Alvarez, a counselor at Savanna High School in Anaheim. Alvarez emphasized the critical role students can play in standing up for their peers and actively supporting those who are targeted. Notably, the Savanna High School girls basketball team attended the event, demonstrating their commitment to promoting kindness and respect both on and off the court. Adding to the significance of the evening, former WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) player Leaonna Odom, who played for the New York Liberty, shared her insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of fostering a culture of support within schools. The event also saw the participation of teachers and coaches from the local community, reinforcing the collective responsibility of educators and mentors to prevent school violence. Attendees left the forum empowered with actionable steps to create safer educational spaces inspired by the collaboration between students, educators, and community leaders. ASEZ STAR continues to lead the charge in promoting positive change, reminding students that their voices and actions matter in the fight against school violence. Through initiatives such as this forum, they demonstrate that change begins with awareness, advocacy, and the courage to stand up for others. 0:24 – Welcome and Introduction 0:46 - Guest Speakers 1:09 – ASEZ STAR Choir Performance 1:33 – Closing Remarks

Ni Uwuhe Munsi Mukuru Utanga Ibyishimo n’Ibyiringiro Byashingiye ku Kuzuka kw’Itorero rya Mbere? Umunsi w’Izuka wagaragaje imbaraga zikomeye za Kristo mu guca imbaraga z’urupfu binyuze mu kuzuka kwe mu bapfuye, kandi wabaye umusingi wo kuzura itorero rya mbere. Ni umunsi w’ibyishimo n’ibyiringiro bidufasha gukomeza ukwizera kwacu nubwo dukandamizwa cyane kandi tugatotezwa. Abizera b’Itorero ry’Imana Bakomeza Umunsi w’Izuka Bafite Ibyiringiro nk’Iby’Abizera b’Itorero rya Mbere Ku Munsi w’Izuka, Imana itanga ibyiringiro by’ibyishimo ko abapfuye muri Kristo bazabona umuzuko mwiza kandi abazaba bakiriho bazahindurwa mu kanya gato. Uyu ni Umunsi w’Izuka ry’isezerano rishya ryakozwe hakurikijwe inyigisho za Kristo Ahnsahnghong n’Imana Mama. Ariko ubwo abantu babwiriza ibya Kristo yuko yazutse, bamwe muri mwe bavuga bate yuko nta wuzuka? Niba nta wuzuka na Kristo ntarakazuka, kandi niba Kristo atazutse ibyo tubwiriza ni iby’ubusa, no kwizera kwanyu kuba kubaye uk’ubusa. 1 Abakorinto 15:12–14

Umunsi w’Umuganura Washyizweho Kugira Ngo Uhishure Izuka rya Yesu Kristo Kwinjira mu Nyanja Itukura kw’Abisirayeli bigereranyaga kwinjira mu gituro kwa Yesu, kandi kuba Abisirayeli bari bavuye mu Nyanja Itukura byari ubuhanuzi buvuga iby’izuka rya Yesu. Imana yashyizeho Umunsi w’Umuganura mu Isezerano rya Kera kugira ngo tutazibagirwa uwo murimo. Kimwe n’Itorero rya Mbere, Umunsi w’Izuka, Umunsi Mukuru w’Ibyiringiro, Wanditswe mu Mitima y’Abizera b’Itorero ry’Imana. Nk’uko Umunsi w’Umuganura wizihizwaga ku Cyumweru ha mbere nyuma ya Pasika n’Umunsi mukuru w’Imitsima Idasembuwe mu Isezerano rya Kera, ni na ko umuzuko wa Yesu, wari umuganura w’abasinziriye mu rupfu, wabaye ku Cyumweru. Kubera iyo mpamvu, abera b’Itorero rya mbere bakomeje kwizera ko n’iyo bapfa, bazongera kubaho, kandi buri gihe babonaga umunezero wo kubwiriza ubutumwa bw’agakiza, bahagaze ku ruhande rw’Imana. Ariko noneho Kristo yarazutse, ni we muganura w’abasinziriye, 1 Abakorinto 15:20 Umwenda ukingiriza Ahera cyane h’urusengero utabukamo kabiri, utangirira hejuru ugeza hasi, isi iratigita, ibitare birameneka, ibituro birakinguka, intumbi nyinshi z’abera bari barasinziriye zirazurwa, bava mu bituro, maze amaze kuzuka binjira mu murwa wera, babonekera benshi. Matayo 27:51–53

New Windsor, NEW YORK — On January 26, 2025, ASEZ STAR hosted a teacher appreciation event to commemorate the UN International Day of Education. The event, held at the Church of God in New Windsor, NY, emphasized the importance of strong student-teacher relationships and honored local educators for their dedication. It included a presentation on ASEZ STAR’s ongoing campaigns and initiatives, along with a Bible seminar titled “The True Teacher.” Local educators, parents, and government officials came together to celebrate the community’s dedication to education. Assembly member Chris Eachus presented ASEZ STAR with a Certificate of Merit, recognizing their leadership and impact on the community. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry for the world that my generation left behind for you. I really am. We should have done much better for you and with you. And then I want to say thank you for taking this step to do this because it does need doing,” Eachus said, addressing the students directly. He continued by speaking to the parents and teachers, saying, “You must be so proud of every one of these students here. Young men and women doing this on their own, volunteering… it’s great. It’s wonderful.” Ethan Calle, a volunteer with ASEZ STAR, explained the event’s inspiration and its connection to the UN’s International Day of Education. “The UN has stated that education is the way to fulfill all of the Sustainable Development Goals, and that it’s through good educators that we can have good student-teacher relationships. We’re very blessed to have such amazing teachers in this area. Because of that, ASEZ STAR wants to honor them through this event,” he said. Raul Rodriguez, Assistant Principal at Cornwall Central High School, was invited by ASEZ STAR volunteers from his school. He was moved by the group’s numerous activities, stating, “I wish that all of our students were like them. Sadly, I think we have become apathetic as a community, as a society, and so just being a part of something greater than us is fantastic!”