The Messiah Orchestra of the World Mission Society Church of God recently completed a remarkable musical tour in New York City, marking the Church’s 60th anniversary. The tour featured performances by a 120-member orchestra, choir, and octet from South Korea and the United States at iconic venues such as the United Nations, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and Columbia University.
With powerful messages of hope and healing, the tour resonated with over 800 attendees, including global leaders, ambassadors, diplomats, senators, congress members, and Church of God members. The tour not only celebrated the Church’s 60-year legacy but also strengthened international and cultural connections, fostering unity and goodwill among everyone present.
More Volunteerism to Celebrate 60 Years of Service
In the lead-up to the concerts, Church of God members in New York organized volunteer activities, including neighborhood cleanups under the theme “Love for God and love for our neighbors.” These efforts earned over 25 awards from officials across the Northeast in recognition of the Church’s 60 years of volunteerism.
A highlight of the tour was the concert “Mother’s Love: A Symphony for World Peace” at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. General Pastor Joo-cheol Kim opened the event with an inspiring message about how Mother’s love can bring global peace. “We are here not just to honor the history of the Church of God but to inspire society to love God and our neighbors. Mother’s love, filled with sympathy, empathy, and compassion, has the power to unite the world, no matter what challenges we face,” he said.
New York State Officials Congratulate the Church for 60th Anniversary
New York State Assemblymen Alec Brook-Krasny and Nader Sayegh also shared their experiences working with the Church of God. Assemblyman Sayegh praised the Church’s global impact, while Assemblyman Brook-Krasny highlighted the dedication and energy of its members. Sayegh remarked, “Today, we celebrate 60 years of the Church of God’s commitment to making the world a better place, united by the love of Mother.” Brook-Krasny added, “When I met members of the Church of God, I saw young, energetic people ready to change the world, starting with local efforts like cleaning the Coney Island Creek.”
The event opened with an exhilarating Korean drum ensemble, followed by the captivating rhythms of samgomu, a traditional three-drum dance, and a graceful fan dance. The Messiah Orchestra’s performance included majestic pieces such as Verdi’s “Coronation Triumphal March,” Bizet’s “Carmen Prelude,” and Rossini’s “William Tell Overture.” The choir performed the Church of God original composition “Musical Journey,” American folk song “Shenandoah,” and Verdi’s “Va, pensiero sull’ali dorate,” while Church members delivered powerful vocal performances of songs like “When You Believe” and “Amigos Para Siempre.”
In a time of division and conflict, these concerts created a moment of unity, promoting peace and a vision for a sustainable world. The Church of God will continue its 60th-anniversary celebrations with more good deeds and cultural exchanges, spreading hope and inspiration worldwide.
To see the volunteer work from Church of God volunteers to celebrate 60 years of service, visit our Activities page!
19 Responses
I had the pleasure of attending this magnificent concert. Congratulations on the World Mission Society Church of God’s 60th year Anniversary and their outstanding contributions to society!
Well deserved the recognition from authorities and politicians to the Church of God. 60 years of greatness, love, sacrifice and concern for mankind. God bless the world and America ❤️
This event melted my heart! With the beautiful and graceful Korean performances, magnificent choir, orchestra & quartet! It was an unforgettable event that you would have regretted missing. The rapid growth of the WMSCOG is truly miraculous! I’m excited to see how this event turns into many more partnerships that allow the WMSCOG to do even greater works to shine Gods love and warmth to whole world.
Tour of a lifetime! Bravo!
All nations will praise Jerusalem our Heavenly Mother . Amazing concert with traditional danced and classic music.🎇🎇🎇🙏🙏🙏🙏
It was incredible to see so many talented members perform.
I was particularly grateful to celebrate a remarkable milestone with the Church of God!
I had Such a great experience watching the 60th Anniversary concert Of the WMSCOG. I’m thankful to be apart of this Journey🤗
This concert was amazing! Congratulations Church of God on 60 years of amazing work.
It’s an Honor to be apart of the church of God as a member and witness to the works that God truly does the save the World. Love conquers all. Elohim God Thank You.
This was such a beautiful and heartwarming event!
Congratulations, Church of God!
Wow!! How amazing!! through this concert truly I was able to feel the warm love of a mother.❤️❤️
Happy 60th anniversary to Church of God! This performance is so amazing and touching. Thank You so much for sharing the love of Mother !
This was truly a refreshing performance! It was absolutely astounding to see the Church of God; which truly emphasizes Love and Unity; put on a performance that testifies to their core beliefs. I am in awe at the dedication the members showed in celebrating their 60th anniversary!! I look forward to seeing many more heart wrenching, and Love filled performances by the church of God in years to come.
What a fantastic event! All performances of this 60th Anniversary celebration for the World Mission Society Church of God was nothing short of a breathtaking delight; each segment resulting in thunderous applause from the audience including myself! All this was done to display the glory of God and proclaim to the world the 2nd Coming of Christ, Ahnsahnghong and our Heavenly Mother the New Jerusalem and Their salvation. From those who put in the time and effort on the stage and behind the scenes to make this anniversary a momumental success, we can all feel the great love and sacrifice of our Elohim God. Thanks to everyone who attended, performed, and most importantly: our Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother who make all things possible.
Wow this is an awesome event. I like how the church uses a moment of celebrating the longevity of the church to share the love of God for world peace.
I’m overwhelmed with how incredible & beautiful this entire performance was! The Messiah Orchestra perform with the love of Heavenly Mother in their hearts & it shows throughout! World Mission Society Church of God volunteering worldwide to show the love of our Heavenly Mother is the most beautiful part of life I’ve ever seen!
Truly there is nothing better than to be part of the heavenly family. I give thanks to God for this beautifully event. Thank you father and mother
Such a beautiful experience. I was surrounded by harmony and peace. It was a performance full of color and hope.
What a spectacular event! So thankful to be a part of the World Mission Society Church of God!