- Hyung Jin Moon spoke to national leaders who attended an assembly in Korea about the importance of having confidence in proclaiming True Parents as the Messiah.
- He emphasized that True Parents have accomplished the greatest tasks, such as revealing God's essence, purpose of creation, and fulfilling all conditions to allow humanity to enter God's kingdom, far beyond any other religious founders.
- By understanding who True Parents truly are as the Returning Lord and what they have done to save humanity, people can feel the immense power of their true love, which will change the world.
This document discusses Jesus calling disciples to follow him and live according to God's will. It describes how Jesus called fishermen like Simon Peter, James, and John to leave their nets and follow. Jesus also called Matthew the tax collector to follow. The document explains that Jesus calls all people to know God's love and to travel as Jesus did to meet others' needs. God calls each person in different ways, such as to marriage, single life, priesthood or religious life. The overall message is that Jesus calls Christians to follow him in serving others.
1) Father Lucian was a priest from Syria who was imprisoned for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
2) While imprisoned, he continued to minister to other prisoners and celebrate Mass, despite difficult conditions.
3) During his final Mass, while chained to the prison floor, Father Lucian used his own body as an altar, and died soon after, remaining faithful to God.
This document discusses different types of vocations in the Catholic Church. It begins by defining vocation as a mission God calls a person to do. It then explores how God calls people in various ways, using the examples of St. Paul and St. Matthew. The document outlines vocations such as the priesthood, religious life in orders like Franciscans and Jesuits, marriage, and single life. It emphasizes that every baptized Christian has a vocation to follow Christ and help others become holy. The key is discerning one's calling through prayer, listening to God and the Church, and ultimately responding with a "yes" to God's plan.
Vocation campaign 2017 Archdiocese of CapizSlater Morilla
The document discusses vocations and seminary life. It begins with an opening prayer asking God for guidance in discerning one's path. It then summarizes a Gospel passage about sending laborers into the harvest. The rest of the document provides information about vocations, the different states of life one can choose, and what life is like in a seminary. It describes the various types of formation seminarians undergo to grow holistically as future priests, including spiritual, community, academic, pastoral, and human formation. The seminary provides opportunities for prayer, study, ministry experience, and living in community to discern and prepare for the priestly vocation.
This document provides the agenda for Junior's Class 10-12yrs on November 8th, 2015. The class will focus on John the Baptist and historical factors surrounding him. It includes an opening prayer, a video and information about who John the Baptist was, his role in preparing for Jesus' message, and his death. There will also be a story time and questions from students. The agenda outlines future class topics on Jesus' teachings, miracles, and celebrations for Children's Day and Christmas.
This document discusses discerning one's vocation in life and identifies three ways that God calls people: married life, single-blessedness, and priesthood or religious life. It provides biblical examples of calls including Abraham, Moses, Isaiah and Peter. It then gives short descriptions of each of the three vocations, noting that marriage is a call to create family through love, faith and hope, that being single does not mean unwanted but that God has bigger plans, and that priesthood and religious life involve belonging to all families while belonging to none and staying single for God's glory.
The young man asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, thinking he could earn it through his own actions. Jesus told him to sell all his possessions and follow him, knowing the man's wealth was more important than obeying God. When the man left sad, Jesus showed that salvation cannot be earned, but is a free gift received through faith in Christ alone.
The document discusses a speech given at a Unification Church service in Seoul, Korea. It begins by mentioning a recent earthquake in Haiti where church members there survived unharmed despite a building collapsing on them. The speaker then discusses the challenges of fulfilling the will of a living messiah, as the Unification Church aims to do. He shares how the Korean church underwent restructuring in 2009, letting go of over 100 ministers, merging 200 churches, and becoming financially self-sufficient rather than relying on subsidies from other churches. It was a difficult process but important for the church's growth.
This document discusses Jesus calling disciples to follow him and live according to God's will. It describes how Jesus called fishermen like Simon Peter, James, and John to leave their nets and follow. Jesus also called Matthew the tax collector to follow. The document explains that Jesus calls all people to know God's love and to travel as Jesus did to meet others' needs. God calls each person in different ways, such as to marriage, single life, priesthood or religious life. The overall message is that Jesus calls Christians to follow him in serving others.
1) Father Lucian was a priest from Syria who was imprisoned for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
2) While imprisoned, he continued to minister to other prisoners and celebrate Mass, despite difficult conditions.
3) During his final Mass, while chained to the prison floor, Father Lucian used his own body as an altar, and died soon after, remaining faithful to God.
This document discusses different types of vocations in the Catholic Church. It begins by defining vocation as a mission God calls a person to do. It then explores how God calls people in various ways, using the examples of St. Paul and St. Matthew. The document outlines vocations such as the priesthood, religious life in orders like Franciscans and Jesuits, marriage, and single life. It emphasizes that every baptized Christian has a vocation to follow Christ and help others become holy. The key is discerning one's calling through prayer, listening to God and the Church, and ultimately responding with a "yes" to God's plan.
Vocation campaign 2017 Archdiocese of CapizSlater Morilla
The document discusses vocations and seminary life. It begins with an opening prayer asking God for guidance in discerning one's path. It then summarizes a Gospel passage about sending laborers into the harvest. The rest of the document provides information about vocations, the different states of life one can choose, and what life is like in a seminary. It describes the various types of formation seminarians undergo to grow holistically as future priests, including spiritual, community, academic, pastoral, and human formation. The seminary provides opportunities for prayer, study, ministry experience, and living in community to discern and prepare for the priestly vocation.
This document provides the agenda for Junior's Class 10-12yrs on November 8th, 2015. The class will focus on John the Baptist and historical factors surrounding him. It includes an opening prayer, a video and information about who John the Baptist was, his role in preparing for Jesus' message, and his death. There will also be a story time and questions from students. The agenda outlines future class topics on Jesus' teachings, miracles, and celebrations for Children's Day and Christmas.
This document discusses discerning one's vocation in life and identifies three ways that God calls people: married life, single-blessedness, and priesthood or religious life. It provides biblical examples of calls including Abraham, Moses, Isaiah and Peter. It then gives short descriptions of each of the three vocations, noting that marriage is a call to create family through love, faith and hope, that being single does not mean unwanted but that God has bigger plans, and that priesthood and religious life involve belonging to all families while belonging to none and staying single for God's glory.
The young man asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, thinking he could earn it through his own actions. Jesus told him to sell all his possessions and follow him, knowing the man's wealth was more important than obeying God. When the man left sad, Jesus showed that salvation cannot be earned, but is a free gift received through faith in Christ alone.
The document discusses a speech given at a Unification Church service in Seoul, Korea. It begins by mentioning a recent earthquake in Haiti where church members there survived unharmed despite a building collapsing on them. The speaker then discusses the challenges of fulfilling the will of a living messiah, as the Unification Church aims to do. He shares how the Korean church underwent restructuring in 2009, letting go of over 100 ministers, merging 200 churches, and becoming financially self-sufficient rather than relying on subsidies from other churches. It was a difficult process but important for the church's growth.
This newsletter from First Baptist Church of Franklinton provides information about upcoming events and programs for the month of September. It includes details about Sunday school and worship service times, a message from the pastor about renewed growth in the church, information from various church ministers about activities in their areas, and birthday announcements for children. The newsletter aims to keep church members informed and encourage participation in the life of the church community.
Who Is The Messiah? Proved From The Ancient ScripturesChuck Thompson
Who Is The Messiah? Proved From The Ancient Scriptures. The real meat. Christianity at work. Great resource information. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Incredible.
1) Tarcisious, a young Christian boy, volunteered to carry the Eucharist to imprisoned Christians facing execution, despite the danger of being caught.
2) He successfully slipped through the city but was attacked by other boys who discovered he was Christian. Though hurt, he protected the Eucharist until a Christian soldier came to his aid.
3) Despite his injuries, Tarcisious' last words were to ensure the Eucharist reached the prisoners before he died, demonstrating his selfless love for Jesus and fellow Christians.
The document outlines topics that will be covered in an exam, including law and justice, economic goods, supply and demand, and vocations. It discusses the universal call to holiness and defines work, career, and vocation. It describes the three main vocational paths in the Catholic Church: the lay state, religious state, and clerical state. It emphasizes the importance of discernment and considering one's motivation when discerning one's vocation.
Kirkville Community Wesleyan Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012. As part of the celebration, the congregation aims to be involved in 50 ministries before the anniversary to bless others in the community and demonstrate God's love. Suggested ministries include volunteering at a rescue mission, food bank, or soup kitchen. The goal is for congregation members to reach out, show love to those outside the church, and witness to the love of Jesus Christ through their actions. All members are encouraged to play a role in living out the church's mission to love God, love others, and make disciples.
Jesus prayed for the unity of believers. He wanted them to be united in their shared belief and faith in Him, so that the world would see this unity and believe that God sent Jesus. Jesus also prayed for the eternal destiny of believers, asking God to be with them. Finally, Jesus prayed that the love between God and Himself would be in believers, and that they would show this love to others.
This document provides information about SFC's Vital Few, which are important practices for members: 1) Praying the Rosary daily, 2) Frequent attendance at the sacraments, and 3) Having an accountability partner. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, scripture, and fellowship. The Rosary is highlighted as the principal weapon against hardened souls. Having an accountability partner helps members track their progress on goals and stay focused. Total consecration to Jesus through Mary from April 10 to May 13 is also announced.
The document summarizes the arrival of the Zion church movement in South Africa in the late 1800s through American missionaries. It then describes Rev. Bryant baptizing 141 Christian Zionists in 1904 in Wakkerstroom after they gave up practices like drinking, tobacco, and witchcraft. Finally, it shares the testimony of Rev. Godfrey Maseko who found direction in life after accepting Jesus and was supported in his education by missionaries from the Christian Catholic Church in Zion.
This document appears to be selected Facebook posts from an individual between 2013-2016. The posts include sharing of bible verses, devotionals, recommendations for books and videos, and brief commentary on spiritual topics. The individual shares content from ministries such as Morningstar and encourages spiritual growth.
Tates Creek Christian Church Current for June 2016David Eversole
This document is the June 2016 newsletter from Tates Creek Christian Church. It includes articles from various ministers about faith, God's redemption, and enjoying the journey. It also provides information about upcoming events like summer camps and vacation bible school. The newsletter aims to encourage believers and help those in need through various ministries and community outreach.
This slideshow is a brief overview of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and what we believe, as well as an introduction to membership. Please email for more info!
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 14: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 2)Jimmy Smith
This missionary preparation class lesson discusses teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, specifically focusing on baptism and confirmation. It reviews the account of Jesus' baptism and what it means to enter a baptismal covenant with God. It then explores the symbolism of baptism and the need for both baptism by water and the baptism of the Holy Ghost. The lesson emphasizes that after baptism, a person receives the gift of the Holy Ghost through confirmation, which allows them to have the Spirit as a constant companion.
WISDOM FOR THE HEART MONTHLY BILINGUAL MAGAZINE 32 feb 2018Billy Judson
This monthly magazine provides spiritual encouragement and equips Christian leaders and evangelists. It contains articles on topics like faith, prayer, church leadership, preaching, and Bible interpretation. The magazine aims to help believers grow in their faith and effectively spread the gospel message.
This document discusses how prayer, scripture, and sacraments can help nurture a Christian life. It emphasizes that prayer is a way to communicate with God, scripture allows us to know and understand God's will, and sacraments provide an encounter with God through outward signs. The document provides tips for improving one's prayer life, such as committing to a scheduled prayer time and finding a quiet place. It encourages regularly participating in prayer, reading scripture daily, and receiving sacraments like the Eucharist and Confession in order to draw closer to God.
1) A Roman officer's servant fell ill and doctors could not cure him. The officer asked Jewish leaders to request Jesus' help.
2) Jesus agreed to help. But the officer said he was unworthy and only needed Jesus to say the word.
3) Jesus was impressed by the officer's great faith and healed the servant from a distance. The officer's faith and trust in Jesus' power moved Jesus to help.
The document discusses Johnny Cash's song "A Man in Black" and how it relates to Christian generosity and sacrifice. It tells the story of how Cash found faith after struggling with drugs and almost dying, which inspired him to wear black to represent the poor and downtrodden. The pastor encourages the congregation to give generously to the church like the "Man in Black", to support its ministries and missions. He emphasizes imitating Christ's self-sacrificing example and putting God and others first with our resources.
The document discusses the place of children in the church. It notes that children are the future of God's kingdom and the church, and that the church needs to serve them with all its heart. The document also references a Bible passage where Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those like children. It then poses questions about what can be learned from children regarding the qualities needed in God's kingdom, answering that children have different values, do not compartmentalize their lives, are transparent, do not treat Christianity as intellectual, are happy to depend on others, and do not tolerate religion. It concludes by asking what the church will do, listing options like more family services and getting children more involved.
SFC Covenant Orientation: Talk#2:Prayer, Scripture and SacramentsJhonsen Sales
This document discusses developing an intimate relationship with God through prayer, scripture reading, and participating in sacraments. It emphasizes that regular prayer, communicating directly with God, and studying his word in scriptures allows us to know and understand God on a deeper level. Partaking in sacraments like daily mass and confession further strengthens our relationship with God and protects us from evil. The real obstacle to prayer is sin, which blinds our intellect and weakens our will. To improve our prayer life, we must commit to scheduled prayer times and find distraction-free places to pray while being open to the Holy Spirit's guidance.
The document discusses visiting the Washington National Cathedral. It notes that the Cathedral can accommodate nearly 4000 people and has a computerized guest book where the author signed, sharing their appreciation for how America has welcomed good thoughts and people. It also shares a quote from a renowned Marathi poet about Christopher Columbus and the limitless ambitions and hopes of America. The summary concludes by stating the Cathedral was built exclusively through private donations from 1907 to 1990.
The document summarizes the living conditions in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. It describes how over 300,000 people live in less than a square mile without basic infrastructure like water, electricity, sanitation. As a result, diseases are rampant and infant mortality is high. Many aid projects in the past have failed because they focused on only one issue rather than the interrelated problems. The Human Needs Project plans to build a self-sustaining community center that provides water, sanitation, and other services through a subscription model to help address multiple needs at once.
This newsletter from First Baptist Church of Franklinton provides information about upcoming events and programs for the month of September. It includes details about Sunday school and worship service times, a message from the pastor about renewed growth in the church, information from various church ministers about activities in their areas, and birthday announcements for children. The newsletter aims to keep church members informed and encourage participation in the life of the church community.
Who Is The Messiah? Proved From The Ancient ScripturesChuck Thompson
Who Is The Messiah? Proved From The Ancient Scriptures. The real meat. Christianity at work. Great resource information. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Incredible.
1) Tarcisious, a young Christian boy, volunteered to carry the Eucharist to imprisoned Christians facing execution, despite the danger of being caught.
2) He successfully slipped through the city but was attacked by other boys who discovered he was Christian. Though hurt, he protected the Eucharist until a Christian soldier came to his aid.
3) Despite his injuries, Tarcisious' last words were to ensure the Eucharist reached the prisoners before he died, demonstrating his selfless love for Jesus and fellow Christians.
The document outlines topics that will be covered in an exam, including law and justice, economic goods, supply and demand, and vocations. It discusses the universal call to holiness and defines work, career, and vocation. It describes the three main vocational paths in the Catholic Church: the lay state, religious state, and clerical state. It emphasizes the importance of discernment and considering one's motivation when discerning one's vocation.
Kirkville Community Wesleyan Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012. As part of the celebration, the congregation aims to be involved in 50 ministries before the anniversary to bless others in the community and demonstrate God's love. Suggested ministries include volunteering at a rescue mission, food bank, or soup kitchen. The goal is for congregation members to reach out, show love to those outside the church, and witness to the love of Jesus Christ through their actions. All members are encouraged to play a role in living out the church's mission to love God, love others, and make disciples.
Jesus prayed for the unity of believers. He wanted them to be united in their shared belief and faith in Him, so that the world would see this unity and believe that God sent Jesus. Jesus also prayed for the eternal destiny of believers, asking God to be with them. Finally, Jesus prayed that the love between God and Himself would be in believers, and that they would show this love to others.
This document provides information about SFC's Vital Few, which are important practices for members: 1) Praying the Rosary daily, 2) Frequent attendance at the sacraments, and 3) Having an accountability partner. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, scripture, and fellowship. The Rosary is highlighted as the principal weapon against hardened souls. Having an accountability partner helps members track their progress on goals and stay focused. Total consecration to Jesus through Mary from April 10 to May 13 is also announced.
The document summarizes the arrival of the Zion church movement in South Africa in the late 1800s through American missionaries. It then describes Rev. Bryant baptizing 141 Christian Zionists in 1904 in Wakkerstroom after they gave up practices like drinking, tobacco, and witchcraft. Finally, it shares the testimony of Rev. Godfrey Maseko who found direction in life after accepting Jesus and was supported in his education by missionaries from the Christian Catholic Church in Zion.
This document appears to be selected Facebook posts from an individual between 2013-2016. The posts include sharing of bible verses, devotionals, recommendations for books and videos, and brief commentary on spiritual topics. The individual shares content from ministries such as Morningstar and encourages spiritual growth.
Tates Creek Christian Church Current for June 2016David Eversole
This document is the June 2016 newsletter from Tates Creek Christian Church. It includes articles from various ministers about faith, God's redemption, and enjoying the journey. It also provides information about upcoming events like summer camps and vacation bible school. The newsletter aims to encourage believers and help those in need through various ministries and community outreach.
This slideshow is a brief overview of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and what we believe, as well as an introduction to membership. Please email for more info!
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 14: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 2)Jimmy Smith
This missionary preparation class lesson discusses teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, specifically focusing on baptism and confirmation. It reviews the account of Jesus' baptism and what it means to enter a baptismal covenant with God. It then explores the symbolism of baptism and the need for both baptism by water and the baptism of the Holy Ghost. The lesson emphasizes that after baptism, a person receives the gift of the Holy Ghost through confirmation, which allows them to have the Spirit as a constant companion.
WISDOM FOR THE HEART MONTHLY BILINGUAL MAGAZINE 32 feb 2018Billy Judson
This monthly magazine provides spiritual encouragement and equips Christian leaders and evangelists. It contains articles on topics like faith, prayer, church leadership, preaching, and Bible interpretation. The magazine aims to help believers grow in their faith and effectively spread the gospel message.
This document discusses how prayer, scripture, and sacraments can help nurture a Christian life. It emphasizes that prayer is a way to communicate with God, scripture allows us to know and understand God's will, and sacraments provide an encounter with God through outward signs. The document provides tips for improving one's prayer life, such as committing to a scheduled prayer time and finding a quiet place. It encourages regularly participating in prayer, reading scripture daily, and receiving sacraments like the Eucharist and Confession in order to draw closer to God.
1) A Roman officer's servant fell ill and doctors could not cure him. The officer asked Jewish leaders to request Jesus' help.
2) Jesus agreed to help. But the officer said he was unworthy and only needed Jesus to say the word.
3) Jesus was impressed by the officer's great faith and healed the servant from a distance. The officer's faith and trust in Jesus' power moved Jesus to help.
The document discusses Johnny Cash's song "A Man in Black" and how it relates to Christian generosity and sacrifice. It tells the story of how Cash found faith after struggling with drugs and almost dying, which inspired him to wear black to represent the poor and downtrodden. The pastor encourages the congregation to give generously to the church like the "Man in Black", to support its ministries and missions. He emphasizes imitating Christ's self-sacrificing example and putting God and others first with our resources.
The document discusses the place of children in the church. It notes that children are the future of God's kingdom and the church, and that the church needs to serve them with all its heart. The document also references a Bible passage where Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those like children. It then poses questions about what can be learned from children regarding the qualities needed in God's kingdom, answering that children have different values, do not compartmentalize their lives, are transparent, do not treat Christianity as intellectual, are happy to depend on others, and do not tolerate religion. It concludes by asking what the church will do, listing options like more family services and getting children more involved.
SFC Covenant Orientation: Talk#2:Prayer, Scripture and SacramentsJhonsen Sales
This document discusses developing an intimate relationship with God through prayer, scripture reading, and participating in sacraments. It emphasizes that regular prayer, communicating directly with God, and studying his word in scriptures allows us to know and understand God on a deeper level. Partaking in sacraments like daily mass and confession further strengthens our relationship with God and protects us from evil. The real obstacle to prayer is sin, which blinds our intellect and weakens our will. To improve our prayer life, we must commit to scheduled prayer times and find distraction-free places to pray while being open to the Holy Spirit's guidance.
The document discusses visiting the Washington National Cathedral. It notes that the Cathedral can accommodate nearly 4000 people and has a computerized guest book where the author signed, sharing their appreciation for how America has welcomed good thoughts and people. It also shares a quote from a renowned Marathi poet about Christopher Columbus and the limitless ambitions and hopes of America. The summary concludes by stating the Cathedral was built exclusively through private donations from 1907 to 1990.
The document summarizes the living conditions in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. It describes how over 300,000 people live in less than a square mile without basic infrastructure like water, electricity, sanitation. As a result, diseases are rampant and infant mortality is high. Many aid projects in the past have failed because they focused on only one issue rather than the interrelated problems. The Human Needs Project plans to build a self-sustaining community center that provides water, sanitation, and other services through a subscription model to help address multiple needs at once.
The document discusses creativity and the 5 stages of the creative process: preparation, incubation, illumination, evaluation, and elaboration. It provides examples of tools that can be used at each stage, such as brainstorming ideas during preparation and sketching/writing ideas during illumination. The role of the teacher as a facilitator is emphasized, including asking questions to push students' thinking and ensure they consider all aspects of the creative process. Reflection on what works and doesn't work is important. The overall message is that creativity should be incorporated into teaching and learning beyond just focusing on standards.
This document discusses the importance of open source developers in the software industry and ways to encourage them. It advocates sharing all source code, documents, decisions, and experiences with the community. It also recommends respecting and listing all contributors, conducting code reviews and co-working with developers, and providing play-grounds and workshops for developers to have fun contributing to projects. The goal is to enhance capabilities by welcoming more contributors and achieving faster, more stable releases through an open community-focused approach.
This speech by Rev. Hyung Jin Moon at an event in Taiwan in 2009 makes several key points:
1. The purpose of organizations within the Unification Church such as UPF and CARP is to witness to others that True Parents are the Messiah.
2. In the past, the movement focused more on making contacts and networks, but it is now time to focus on making victory for the returning Christ by declaring his name and identity as the Messiah.
3. When explaining True Parents to outsiders, it is important to describe Father as the Messiah so his challenging words and actions are understood from that perspective rather than being misinterpreted.
4. As leaders within the
This document provides an overview of preparations for the opening ceremony of Heaven's Heart Cheon Bok Gung temple. It discusses that the temple will be open all day on January 20th to allow members to offer prayers and prepare their hearts for True Parents' attendance the following day. The welcoming remarks encourage members to be blessed in 2010. The main sermon then reflects on the history and growth of the Unification movement, praising recent victories in fundraising for the new temple and outreach efforts in Korea.
The document discusses the concept of "True Inheritors" who inherit the true love of God and True Parents. It states that True Parents have endured many hardships and imperfections but continue living for one purpose - to share God's true love. True inheritors are those who live with a parental heart to save others, like True Parents have done, enduring suffering to allow others freedom.
1. The document discusses the Mystical Body of Christ, which refers to God's family or the Church.
2. It explains that in baptism, we become members of God's family and the Mystical Body of Christ.
3. We are called to love one another as Jesus loves us, to think of others more than ourselves, and that how we treat others is how we treat Jesus.
This document contains a multi-paragraph sermon from a pastor addressing their congregation. The pastor discusses the importance of using time wisely to continue Jesus' mission of spreading love, and encourages the congregation to regroup and strategize ways to effectively carry out their loving mission. Recent events like the accidental drowning of three children are mentioned as a reminder of the brevity of life. The congregation is thanked for their accomplishments over the past year and goals for the coming year are outlined.
This document provides information about Divine Principle and higher spiritual realms from the perspective of Bengt, including:
1) Bengt thanks readers for their interest and updates slides regularly with new inspiration.
2) Bengt's discussions with a local Christian Minister named Jouni often provide inspiration for the slides. He asks readers to pray for Jouni to understand Divine Principle, True Parents, and Blessing.
3) The Principle is eternal spiritual truth like the Bible, not just a book but rules for daily life in the new divine age.
Tates Creek Christian Church Current for March 2015David Eversole
This document is the March 2015 newsletter from Tates Creek Christian Church in Lexington, KY. It includes articles from various ministers at the church discussing the theme of "Jesus is the Life". It provides information about worship services, staff, events and activities at the church. It also includes a calendar of upcoming events and announcements about small groups.
Tates Creek Christian Church Current January, 2015tatescreek
This document is a newsletter from Tates Creek Christian Church providing information about the church's services, staff, events, and articles. The main article discusses the concept of truth and argues that Jesus is the embodiment of truth based on his resurrection from the dead and the truthfulness of God's word according to the Bible. It encourages embracing Jesus and truth. Other articles discuss a truth crisis in society, standing up for truth, and how learning the gospel message as a child is a blessing.
Tates Creek Christian Church Current for September 2016tatescreek
This document is the September 2016 newsletter from Tates Creek Christian Church in Lexington, KY. It includes articles from various church ministers on the theme of how Jesus changes everything. It promotes upcoming church events in September, including a new sermon series on what it means to be a church member. It also advertises the start of the fall session of the church's Oasis Bible study and community outreach classes. In addition, it provides updates on senior adult ministry activities and encourages involvement in the church's various opportunities for fellowship.
This document is the April 2023 newsletter from the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood. It provides information on the church's Holy Week schedule, introduces their interim pastor Christian Washington, and advertises upcoming Easter weekend events. It also includes the pastor's message about finding significance through faith and serving others, as well as announcements from various church ministries and programs.
Jesus Christ: Saviour, Servant Messiah, the law of lovedomcooray
Jesus Christ came into the world not just to live but to die in order to save humanity from sin and eternal separation from God. He showed perfect love and service through his life, death, and teachings. Christians are called to imitate his example of humility and sacrifice through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity during Lent and throughout their lives.
Saint Augustine spent much of his life searching for truth and happiness until he discovered God. He realized that only by living with God could humans truly be happy. The document outlines Jesus' teachings on happiness from the Sermon on the Mount, known as the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes describe the qualities of those who will be happy, such as being poor in spirit, meek, and merciful. They show how to live like Jesus by embracing difficulties for the sake of righteousness.
The document discusses the role and theology of contemporary pastors. It states that contemporary pastors can answer questions people have about God, Jesus, and the Bible. However, many people wrongly assume that being contemporary will compromise a pastor's theology. Being a contemporary pastor actually means having theological education and new ideas that can strengthen God's kingdom.
As Authentic Christians, people ought to be able to see Jesus reflected in what we say and in what we do.
Listen to Linder Road Church of Christ Pastor Richard Sutton discuss how to be a genuine Christian.
The type of man that can represent God
-Zac Poonen
INDEX
1. Principles of Serving God
2. God Needs Men
3. Some Important Truths That I have Learnt
CFC, Christian Fellowship Church, Christian Fellowship Center, Christian Fellowship Centre
Lord of Life ELCA Youth Gathering Slide ShowTBuegler
This document provides information about a youth gathering event in New Orleans in 2009. It will involve 35,000 people gathering for worship, service, and fun. The purpose is for Christians to serve others with compassion and justice, as Jesus did. Each day will focus on a theme like learning about Jesus, experiencing the city through music and stories, and doing service projects. Youth will participate in small groups for safety and community. The total estimated cost is $720 per person and fundraising opportunities are available.
The document provides information about First Baptist Church of Franklinton including their address, contact information, service times, and upcoming events. It also includes a newsletter article summarizing their recent mission trip to Honduras and encouraging others to participate in future mission trips.
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter Cycle CJames Knipper
This document is a sermon given on the 4th Sunday of Easter discussing what it means to be an Easter people - a community rooted in the resurrection of Christ. The sermon notes that while we sing Alleluias to celebrate Easter, we also experience suffering, feeling like we don't belong. It discusses how Pope Francis, through his actions of serving others, demonstrates what it means to keep God free for all people and to keep ourselves open to experiencing God's love in everyday acts of kindness. The sermon argues we should focus less on determining who belongs and more on following the Good Shepherd in caring for others, so that all may experience that they belong to Christ.
Life Empowerment Church Brochure DesignSimpliLogics
Life Empowerment Church is a church located in the Bahamas that aims to encourage people to grow their relationship with Jesus. Their mission is to motivate and encourage people to connect with God, grow, and serve through creating environments where people feel supported. They believe the Bible is the inspired word of God without error. They offer various worship and learning programs on Sundays for adults, children, youth, and young adults.
Shane Simon received the Grace Miller Award in 2017. He demonstrated devotion to God and True Parents by looking after his sick and elderly parents his entire life. He consistently lived a life of faith while dedicating himself to serving his father, who was severely disabled, and his mother, who is disabled and confined to a wheelchair. Despite caring for his parents, Shane completed his college studies and remained actively involved in youth activities and community meetings.
European 7 Day WS Invite: 10 - 16 September 2012 - San MarinoUnification Movement
This document provides information about a 7-day Divine Principle workshop to be held from September 10-16, 2012 at the Hotel San Giuseppe in the Republic of San Marino. The workshop will provide an overview of the Divine Principle teachings through lectures and discussions. It is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. The fee is €320 and includes accommodation and meals at the hotel. Participants are encouraged to reflect on spiritual topics and bond as "one family under God."
The document announces True Parents' instructions to strengthen tribal messiah activities until Foundation Day in 2013. Members should devote themselves to witnessing for their tribes and witness to ambassadors for peace, parliamentarians, and congressmen from all parties. Activities should be carried out from November 3, 2011 until Foundation Day and include witnessing, educating guests, having them receive the blessing, and complete the 3-day ceremony to become members.
The Unification Church World Mission Headquarters announces a special mobilization activity period for all blessed families from February 19, 2012 until Foundation Day in 2013. The goals are for each blessed family to secure twelve spiritual children and bring three couples to the Cosmic Blessing Ceremony by Foundation Day, and find three spiritual children and bring one couple to the March blessing. Blessed families are instructed to focus on Jeongseong, study of scriptures, and witnessing activities. Regional headquarters must submit goals for each mission nation to the World Mission Headquarters by February 29, 2012.
The document summarizes events related to the Abel Women UN organization and True Parents' messages. It discusses the inauguration of the Abel Women UN, True Parents' address emphasizing the role of women in creating a peaceful world, and three European clubs participating in a peace cup soccer tournament. It also lists upcoming European leadership conferences in Oslo and Vienna to further the goals of peace and partnership.
This document provides information about the 14th European Jeongseong Condition from August 3rd to September 11th, 2012. It summarizes excerpts from True Father's speech at the Abel Women UN Inauguration Assembly and encourages reading his full speech daily. It also urges preparing for the Cosmic Blessing on February 17th, 2013 by bringing tribal contacts to workshops. Nation and communities are asked to participate fully in this condition and European Leadership Conferences to accelerate building Cheon Il Guk.
saw a film that really disturbed me, and someone said that probably means it was a good film. yea maybe, maybe not, but just wanted to use some of the message to convey part 5 of our 43LG series on 'how can i change my life'.
Everybody is looking for a way out of hell.
The document provides advice on how to change one's life and commit to change. It encourages meeting with others regularly to stir up love and good works. Cooperation and friendship with God and other people make change easier. When making decisions, one should consider their faith, family, finances, fitness, and friends. The document concludes by encouraging the reader to take 90 minutes this week to meet with someone as a "friend of faith".
This document provides advice on how to change one's life and make positive decisions. It encourages taking small steps like meeting with others for 90 minutes weekly to pray, study the Bible, help others or build friendships. Drawing near to God and other people through cooperation and community makes change easier. The Bible verses cited promote considering how to encourage one another in love and faith as the return of Christ draws near.
The document describes Jacob's encounter with God where he wrestled with a man until daybreak. It outlines this event in four phases: (1) God uses crises to change our lives when we are alone; (2) God waits to see if we persist in our faith when problems remain unresolved; (3) Jacob's name means deceiver, and we must acknowledge our weaknesses to change; (4) Jacob's name was changed to Israel because he struggled with God and men and overcame, and he walked with a limp as a reminder that he saw God face to face and of his transformation.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Over the past couple years, the community's faith community has seen some steady positive developments. With some new approaches we have taken within the Unification Movement, we have also been a helpful and positive influence on other communities who we are in communication with. Our Sunday programs have continued to develop with many people from over seas joining us live and a good body of people watching our recorded services in the archive. Our memberships went up from 150 to 250. Staff and volunteers meet every Sunday at 10am to pray and prepare for the worship service. Last year one of our elders, Yajiro Kobayashi, passed on, and we were able to hold a beautiful Shungra ceremony for him together with his family.
Keep a time log by dividing each day into 15 minute intervals and recording how time was spent under categories like meetings, homework, reading, etc. Review the log weekly to see where time is allocated and reflect on whether this aligns with priorities, what takes significant time but doesn't contribute to goals, and how time could be used more efficiently through delegation or simplification. The log only takes a few minutes each day and provides valuable perspective on time management.
This document outlines a proposal for community builders to become part of building a successful community outreach environment. It discusses providing one-on-one support and being part of a team with a shared vision. Community builders would commit to weekly outreach activities, receive coaching, distribute autobiographies, join group meetings and organized outreach events. The goal is to develop a model where members influence their communities and gradually decentralize the church building as the only center, helping people through different aspects of life.
1. The document describes the author's difficult childhood living alone in Seoul, South Korea during a very cold winter. They had to pull water from a deep well using a rope that would break, freezing their hands to the chain.
2. It details how the author adopted a frugal lifestyle out of necessity, eating simple meals of rice and one side dish. They were a studious student who took their studies very seriously and asked persistent questions.
3. The author believes that with sincerity and dedication to self-improvement over the long term, one can achieve great things. They practiced public speaking to improve, and enjoy talking at length, as their grandfather did.
True Parents visited London in May 2011. During their visit, they met with religious and community leaders to promote peace and interfaith harmony. They emphasized the importance of living for the sake of others and creating a world of lasting peace.
The document discusses mapping out one's frontlines, or key areas of activity and influence. It prompts the reader to identify their primary frontline, whether work or other, and estimate how many people they interact with weekly in that frontline based on categories like subordinates, peers, superiors, clients, etc. It then asks the reader to consider how well they know these contacts and which ones God may be prompting them to pray for or reach out to in a special way.
This document discusses the importance of prayer through several key points:
1. To become a true son or daughter of God requires total concentration on that goal and looking to the True Parents constantly, which is difficult to achieve alone.
2. Prayer is necessary to restore the original union between God and humanity that was lost due to the Fall. Prayer allows one to discover and inherit God's true desires.
3. God's kingdom and righteousness should be the central focus for believers, not worldly concerns. Everything should be centered on fulfilling God's will to create one harmonized world.
4. Prayer helps one align their family, society, nation and self behind God's providence and become a locomotive
Rev Moon, now 92 years old, is giving one last message to encourage others working for world peace before the end of his life. He emphasizes developing a parental heart and becoming a "True Parent" like God, the creator of the human family. Rev Moon also discusses three stages of life - the womb, earth, and the afterlife - and the importance of resolving difficulties with other groups in this life for freedom in the next. The Blessing ceremony helps establish God-centered families across divides. Rev Moon's goal has been reunifying Korea and taking responsibility, like a parent, to empower others to solve issues and leave a legacy of peace.
1. International President Hyung Jin Moon Speaks at Hoondokhae
February 23, 2010,
Cheon Bok Gung, Yongsan Seoul Korea
The following is an edited transcript of Hyung-jin nim speaking to a group of national leaders who
were in Korea to attend the annual National Leaders Assembly.
Good morning, everybody. I hope you had a very wonderful time in Korea, in this historic time. You
may even be tired because of all the festivities! You know I mean physically, but I hope you feel
spiritually enriched and have found new hope.
As you can see, the Cheon Bok temple has been built, and you’re sitting in it! [Laughter] We’d only
seen it in pictures and heard about it, but it’s actually been built. This is the growth-stage temple, as
you know. We were able to attend True Parents here, just the other day on the 21st, and that was
special. Mother gave such a tearful prayer after the opening ceremony.
I don’t know if all of you were at the ceremony. I think some of you were. Brothers and sisters from all
over the world attended it. We had a couple of hundred brothers and sisters from Japan, of course
from Korea, and from different regions and continents. All the people that attended were victors. They
had given, invested their blood, sweat and tears, to build the world temple. Each person sitting in that
auditorium was a victor[1] in donating over twelve thousand dollars for the temple to be built. And
each one of those names is up on the wall. Of course, there were so many more that were victorious
in that special devotion but due to the size and capacity…
We were able to attend True Parents on that special occasion. True Father really gave his heart, as
you saw when he was up there. I told you when we met earlier, that when we are able to declare True
Parents in the right way and do our job, which as leaders is to declare that the Second Advent of the
Lord, the Messiah, has come. If you’re a leader in the Unification Church, that is your job; that is your
occupation—to believe in the Messiah, proclaim the Messiah and bring converts, people that are
saved, to the Messiah. When we do that properly and we don’t hide it at all, True Parents feel
confident. Did you notice that Father didn’t speak twelve or thirteen hours [at the ceremonies], when
we properly declared him? As you saw at the event, we both—Kook-jin hyung and I—very strongly
declared him as the Messiah. We did have VIPs. The vice-mayor of Seoul was there. …
The head of the 2012 Yeosu Expo was also present. So we had a totally new upgrade in the level of
VIPs that we not only bring to an event but to the actual Unification Church. We have them participate
in the service and worship with them. This is a difference in how we are operating. We don’t use
“Family Federation,” as you know. We’ve graduated from “Family Federation.” We don’t hide our
identity. We’re confident, we’re proud of our faith and our belief in True Parents. Aju! [Aju!] This is why
we declare them. At first, when we were doing such things, we had many people saying, “If you do
that, the VIPs are going to run; we’re not going to be able to keep these VIPs. We’re not going to be
able to witness to people.
Kook-jin nim’s and my experience—after we witnessed to over a thousand new members in our
business foundation, who donated to the Unification World temple (the new members have donated
over seven million dollars to the temple)—is that everybody told us it was impossible. They claimed
that no Korean people would donate to the unification Church. This was the culture. This was the level
of faith that existed in the church; It was very low. Whenever we heard that stuff we’d said, “Okay,
maybe you think that. But we believe.” And we moved forward and made the results—new members,
witnessing, declaring True Parents, bringing higher level VIPs than we ever could before. Why? We
are confident in what we believe. We believe what we believe. We are confident; we don’t hide it. We
don’t let anybody take our religion, our faith away. We are confident. We know True Parents are the
Second Advent of the Lord. I have studied religion and all the founders of religions. No founder was
as successful as True Parents; none during the life of the founder had this much of a foundation in the
world. Even if you were secular, you’d have to admit that. We should have confidence in True
Parents. This is the real key to the Unification Church’s success. It comes through no other medium. It
is only through True Parents that will we succeed and fulfill our destiny. This is the hope of our church.
2. At True Parents’ birthday celebration on Friday, AP[2] requested an interview, so I did a brief interview
with them while the festivities were under way. We just did it on the side of the room. They asked me
a couple of questions about Father’s health, etc. I said Father is very healthy. Then, they asked me,
“So, you are the international president. You are the highest religious authority in the church under
Rev. Moon. Are you his successor?”
And I said “No; and I’ll tell you why. Because my father is the Messiah and there’s no other messiah.
He has a messianic mission. We don’t have the messianic mission. We are apostles. We declare that
the Messiah has come, that the Second Advent of the Lord has come. That is our role.”
Of course, Father uses terminology such as “tribal messiahs,” “family messiahs,” saying we have to
become these. But the only ones who reveal and substantiate the essence of God are our True
Parents. They are the ones who have revealed the truth of God’s essence and divinity. They are the
ones who revealed the purpose of creation, the purpose for which humankind exists. Jesus may have
died for us, to save our souls once, but our True Parents have died for us seven times in order to fulfill
all the conditions of indemnity that were required, at every single stage—from the individual to the
family, tribe, society, nation, world and cosmos, so that we could enter the eighth stage, the stage of
God’s direct dominion, which we call heaven, or Cheon Il Guk.
We have to understand what True parents are. I have been constantly reinforcing, reiterating, the
point that we must not see True Parents with physical eyes. We’ve done that too much in our
movement. We have lost our spiritual senses in that we have viewed and tried to show to the world a
more popular vision of True Parents as some kind of peace activist or educator. They’re not peace
activists and educators. They are the Returning Lord. They are the Messiah! That is totally different.
There are tons of peace activists, many world peace proponents—many, many around the world.
Even in history, there were many people who worked for peace, but there is only one Second Advent
of the Lord, who comes to fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ, and who in fulfilling that substantiates and
totally inherits God’s essence through his life. Only our True Parents have accomplished this task.
When we understand this, we can have our spiritual senses opened and we can start seeing what
kind of individuals we are standing in front of.
At the event, I tried to remind people that if you stood in front of Jesus Christ, the Lord and Messiah,
what kind of attitude, what kind of mind-set would we have in front of Jesus? If you were standing in
front of the Buddha, if you stood in front of him, with what kind of attitude would we stand in front of
him? When we meet the Dalai Lama, [we think] “Oh!” What if you stood in front of the Buddha? If you
were standing as a Muslim in front of Prophet Muhammad, what would be in your heart? Do you
understand that all those saints and sages bow down to True Parents? If you can imagine that, the
people, the great saints, whom we adore and respect, whom we study with great awe and worship,
the very great saints that we love deeply bow down in front of True Parents because they have
inherited, actualized, discovered and lived through the greatest love. They have shown the world the
highest true love. It’s not only the love of Jesus Christ, who defined the greatest love as the love from
a man who would lay down his life for his friends—as he did. He had thorns pressing into his skull. He
had his body hung from a cross, nails hammered in, speared in his side—his life exiting. He laid down
his life for his friends, and his spirit descended onto hell to save the souls that were waiting, to bring
them to our Father in heaven. He was resurrected on the third day. The resurrection of Christ! Jesus
rose from the grave. The greatest love—a love with which a man would lay down his life for you and
me, sinners—imperfect, full of sin—so that we could enter the kingdom of heaven. Did you
understand?
That is an incredible love; Christ’s love has totally transformed the world. Just look at the last two
thousand years. Many of you are from democratic countries. Democracy was advanced by the
American founders. Of course, they were intellectuals, but they were also religious people, Christians.
The world has been changed by Jesus’ love. Millions have been changed by the Buddha’s
compassion; even now, a billion have been changed by the Prophet Mohammed’s receiving God’s
word.
But above all those, who laid down their life for you, over and over again? Who died and went to hell
for us, over and over again with the heart of a parent to save their children, with the heart to endlessly
3. perish and sell even their souls so that we would be free from that, so our children and our
grandchildren could be free from that kind of torture and suffering?
Who would do such a thing? True Parents did such a thing. When we understand this, we can
understand who and what True Parents are and have done. We can understand the immensity of their
accomplishment. We can feel the texture and the power of true love. Can you feel it? This, brothers
and sisters, I guarantee you, is going to change the world. I guarantee you. Christ’s love has
transformed the world over the past two thousand years. When the world comes to truly understand
what true love is and who has fulfilled and completely inherited that and given it to us freely, when
they understand who that person is, when they truly understand, the world will be changed.
This is why your jobs are so important. Because you are leaders in our international church, and you
are the ones who are to teach and spread what True Parents’ true love is. You are like the Apostles.
You must go out and declare what True Parents have done for the world.
That Jesus went out and performed miracles, or that he went out and broke bread with his disciples
and was very down to earth is not what Christians go out and declare. They declare that Jesus died
for our sins. He laid down his life for sinners like you and I, so that we could find eternal life, and so
that we who are undeserving could be free in heaven and be reborn, become new creatures in Christ,
and become people who bring God’s love to the world. Isn’t that awesome and amazing? If you think
about it, it’s absolutely remarkable.
This is our job. And, oh, what a wonderful job it is! Because who in the world can feel and be
surrounded by this kind of true love? Who in the world at this time can have the honor to witness to
and testify on behalf of the Lord? It’s an absolute miracle. Don’t you stop sometimes and think, “My
God, it’s a miracle! I can live at the time of, declare and witness to the living Christ.”? That is a dream
Christians have had for the last two thousand years and that Paul was so fervently waiting for. We are
living what the apostle Paul could only dream of. It’s absolutely incredible. Brothers and sisters, I’m
not crying [Hyung-jin nim laughs] because I am sad! I’m crying because it’s amazing, and because I
feel totally blessed to be able to witness on behalf of True Parents.
I never knew the extent of the path that they had to walk. I always understood them as my father and
mother, you know, the normal things—why didn’t they come to our school plays? Why aren’t they
home? Why do we have all these people always at our house? [Hyung-jin nim laughs] You know, I felt
all the normal stuff that kids complain about, but I never understood who they were. And in my own
immaturity I even tried to secularize them, tried to forget and leave out the Messiah and returning Lord
stuff. But the more I studied religion, the more I understood the founders of those religions and how
serious those founders are—so radical! They were all extremely radical. They broke away from
tradition. We usually think the Buddha is quite calm and meditative all the time. He totally broke from
tradition! There were plots on his life. Jesus, we know about. The Prophet Mohammed, we know
about. The more I came to understand, slowly, my intellectual mind began to play with the idea that
True Parents are incredible religious founders. But that was basically the level I arrived at after all my
studies in Divinity School and all that. They’re amazing religious founders. They have accomplished
an impossible task. You can only say that God blesses what True Parents do. But it was really after I
started practicing the Unification Church faith….I had never tithed in my life; I was never told to tithe.
Did you know that? That’s crazy! I was never told to tithe, so I didn’t tithe…until I started the ministry.
Then I started tithing and I started making all the special donations, doing the conditions, still doing
my training, working in the ministry, meeting the members, going to their houses—all those things.
Then I could feel something was happening, as I was going from freeloader, free-rider, to owner.
There was this whole culture of rhetoric: “Oh, our members in Japan have to do that because they
colonized Korea.” That was a terrible excuse to make the Japanese members suffer. Going and
seeing them, sleeping in the churches, visiting them, trying to encourage them, I realized. No more,
no more. We are going to have to step up and become owners, responsible and mature, all of us. And
we are going to start with the Korean church, which we did. We started with the Korean church
becoming fully financially stable, so that we do not receive Japanese blood from our brothers and
sisters. I’ve been to Japan over twenty times now, visiting the members, going to the churches,
sleeping in the churches. I’ve been to the smallest church in Japan. It’s tiny, very tiny. We really took
them for granted. Every time we requested money from True Parents to help our local area churches,
4. guess who paid for that? I never thought about it until I actually saw the people. I realized what a sin
we have committed, because I had been in church environments where people actually made fun of
Japanese members. (Oh, they’re just fanatics! You know the Japanese…) They used to make fun of
them as if that were some kind of radical faith, as if it were part of the Japanese psyche to want to
practice that kind of religion. I tell you it’s not. They are people like you and me. As much as you do
not want to give up your children’s education fund that you’ve saved for, our Japanese members don’t
want to either, but they’ve done it. Or your car that you drive. They also enjoyed their car and their
house, which they have donated to the church.
You may have accumulated assets you are investing in different stocks; they also appreciate those
things, but they have liquidated all that for the church. When I understood this and saw those people
—my God those living, breathing people—we had totally dehumanized them to see them as
fundamentalists, fanatics, who just love donating to True Parents. I’m sorry. They are in pain, in tears
when they have to donate their car and their house, but they do it, because their faith is incredible.
They do it because they believe in True Parents as the Messiah and the Second Advent of the Lord.
They are the heroes of our church and they have been for the last thirty years.
So, when we went to try to encourage them in whatever way we could, we made rules. Whenever we
went to Japan, they wanted to give Thank You Donations. We said, “We’re not going to take anything.
We came to try to encourage you. We’re not going to receive any gifts. No gifts allowed. I don’t come
here to receive gifts. Don’t prepare a hotel room. I’m going to go to the church. I’m going to sleep in
the churches. And we’re going to pray together. We’re going to bow together. We’re going to train
together. And we’re going to believe together.”
They truly changed my life, all the brothers and sisters, those living saints. I was in quite a dilemma
because I have to spiritually guide living saints, the lowest of which is a hundred times, a thousand
times beyond me. It was quite a challenge, because spiritually I was not yet opening my eyes to True
Parents. I was teaching Divine Principle. I was sermonizing, preaching from the pulpit. I was in that
kind of extraordinary dilemma where I just had to surrender. If I’m going to have any impact on these
living saints, Father, it’s not going to come out of my own ability. So, it was during that time that I
entered into more intensive practice and prayer, where True Father revealed, just like the
transfiguration where Jesus showed who he was to his disciples, where he stood there in front of the
disciples with Moses and Elijah, above them all, completely transfigured, illuminated, his eyes burning
like ten thousand suns.
That’s when True Father revealed the seven deaths and resurrections. That completely, completely
changed everything for me, because I had never understood. I never thought that True Parents had
died for me—never. Yes, they suffered and they built the church… I never thought that they had laid
down their lives for me. But when I realized that being even greater than Christ, they had died for a
fool like me, willingly sacrificed their souls so I could be free, so my children could see the kingdom of
heaven—not just once like Christ but constantly to fulfill every stage of indemnity that had occurred
since the Fall.
And I realized they’d been resurrected by the power of true love. Wow! They’re not just a normal dad
and mom now. Holy… Holy Baloney! [Laughter] And then, that night, after that vision, after they
showed me that, that night I saw Father come to me spiritually. I saw his face and it was like the
transfiguration. His face was totally like the sun, it was so bright I couldn’t look into it, but I knew he
was there. His eyes were like…just as the Bible describes. That night I wrote a repentance letter. (I
never knew who you were True Parents. I never believed.) I was such a coward. I didn’t go the next
day to see them because I felt so ashamed. That’s the kind of fool that they’d die for. I couldn’t even
go to see them.
But I did go see them eventually. I said, “Father, I never knew.” And Father said, “Finally you
understand.” I realized Father couldn’t tell us. He couldn’t tell us, because of the true love that he
taught us, where one gives and gives and forgets that he has given, even forgets giving his life,
erases that from the list. I realize True Father has lived the teaching. He has done the impossible.
5. From that point, I went from always having some kind of reservation, some kind of intellectual doubt
about who True Parents were, to becoming a believer in True Parents. And I was reborn. My sermons
have changed. My devotion has changed. My life has completely changed. Now I understand why
Christians all cry and go crazy when they become reborn and why when they talk about eternal life
they jump with joy.
That’s why it’s such an amazing blessing. It’s such a profound blessing that we can be here doing this
for the Messiah. It’s incredible. It’s not work; it’s completely fun doing it. I feel alive doing it. When I
read about the Apostles and I hear of their acts, I can feel, I can understand, why they’re doing what
they’re doing. When they testify, it brings me so much joy, even though I feel they’re at the mercy of
the prisons or in the times when the Christians felt persecuted by the Jews or by other individuals
around—When I read those passages, I can understand why even amongst all that persecution, they
felt joy.
Brothers and sister, it is an amazing time to be alive. I hope you feel that. I hope you get that on the
inside of you, because you only live once, and you have to stand up for something in your life. You
have to. To make it purposeful, you have to stand up for something. How blessed we are that we can
stand up for the Lord who has returned! We are so blessed.
I hope this time you had a change of calendar, because it’s a new age. [He laughs.] And I pray that
when you go back home you don’t just go back to your normal routine, but you step out, step out of
the normal pattern—the normal pattern of sitting in meetings and going, hmm…. hmm… that’s a very
important point! Good point! Step out of that and go declare the Lord because he’s here. I pray that
we can go back and do such things and bring people to be reborn, to be remade in the image of
Christ, to discover their eternal purpose, to find eternal life and to inherit the greatest love of all. I pray
that you guys go back—you guys and gals—go back and spread the word.
Thank you so much brothers and sisters. [Applause.]
Let’s pray. I want to pray with you.
Dearest, beloved Heavenly Parents,
Our most beloved True Parents, Father we are so grateful to be here in the presence of Your
awesome, unsurpassable, insurmountable true love. We had spoken about true love and taught about
it and thought we had been actualizing it, but Father we pray that You can open our eyes, so that we
can understand what Your love has been, that True Parents, Your only son and daughter, whom You
sent, laid down their lives for us. There is no accomplishment greater in the image of Christ. Father
they have paid the price with mind, body and soul, Father, not just once for our individual sins, but
with the loving heart of parents, for our families for our tribes, for our nations and the world, and for
our world and the spirit world which is included in the cosmos. Father, we thank You because of Your
amazing grace. We want to know and we want to understand and inherit that great True Parents’ love
—the love with which they will lay down their lives, will die and die and die again to set the children
free, to set even the worst evil, the worst satan free, the love which goes beyond anything which
mankind has ever known. Father, we thank You. Father, we pray that we can have our spiritual eyes
opened, that we can understand what role we are playing and the profound significance of this life that
we have been blessed to live at this time. Father we pray that You can come into our hearts and
enlighten our minds. Father, fill our spirits because we have emptied ourselves. Father, let us be the
vessels and instruments through which You can declare Your coming kingdom, through which You
can declare the greatness of Your love. Father, we are so thankful, and we believe. We believe, and
we have hope, because where there is hope there is always a way. And Father, You have given us
the greatest hope. You have given us hope for eternal salvation. You have given us hope for eternal
life with You. You have given us that great mercy, of passing over all the different stages of indemnity
because of the son that You have sent. We thank You Father. We pray we can understand and inherit
the great love of the seven deaths and resurrections. We pray that we can get that resurrection power
on the inside of us. We pray that we can become resurrected and be made new, so that we can
become new creations in Christ. Father, that we may see the world, that we may feel the spirit, that
we may move with Your heart and that we may change the world for Your glory. Let us be Your
instruments. Father, we thank You. We want to pray for each one of the nations that are represented
6. in this room. Father, we pray that our leaders may do their job, that they may lead the members in
faith, lead the brothers and sisters in devotion, lead them in the life of love, lead them in believing and
finding rebirth. Father, we pray that You can be with each one of the countries and all the brothers
and sisters there who are truly waiting for the day to come when the hope that You have given us,
Cheon Il Guk, can be in our midst. Father, we pray that we may not only wait but that we may do our 5
percent and create, create the kingdom, create it so that True Parents’ and Your true love can forever
shine upon the world. Father we thank You so much and we offer our deepest prayers and thanks on
this An Shi Il on the new calendar and in a new era and a new age. We pray these things in our own
names, as central, blessed families and in the name of the Lord, our True Parents.
[1] The donors invited to the ceremony were ones who’d had to overcome extraordinary
circumstances to make their temple donation. Some guests who represented organizations or groups
may not have personally made the full donation.
[2] Associated Press, a U.S.-based news agency
Special Thanks to Julian Gray(Today’s World Magazine)