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Volume 23, No. 9 T HE N EWSPAPER OF THE U NIFICATION C OMMUNITY September 2004 PEACE AMBASSADORS TO THE HOLY LAND

by Rev. Michael Jenkins is a profound soul who is one of the he pilgrimage most prominent is a historic sheikhs (imams) in journey of the Great Britain. He heart. While shared with us that the violence if anger is not trans- ragesT on both sides formed it is trans- (Buses were bombed in ferred, if hate is not Beer Sheva last week and transformed it will major attacks are going be transferred, if on in the Gaza Strip), our violence is not Peace Ambassadors are transformed it will opening doors in each and be transferred. We every city they go to. From must set the con- Ramallah to Jerusalem dition to transform we go back and forth and the hearts of our the doors are opening. Jewish and Mus- Yesterday we went to Jeri- lims and Christian cho, where Joshua brothers and sis- brought the walls down ters as well as our- not with violence but with selves. the unity of God's people. We must go to a Then later in the day we new level of heart- went to the Wall that is -the revolution of being erected between heart in which we Palestine and Israel. We feel God's love and could feel the power of the heart to com- God that is working to fort God. remove the need for such Today, our Euro- walls. pean ambassadors If we heal the hearts went to Nazareth, of the people, why would and Father we need a wall? Stand- Hatoum and ing before the wall is a Sheikh Manasra serious experience. We feel (the Muslim leader the hope as we are mak- who signed the ing so much progress with Jerusalem Decla- the Jews, Christians and ration) addressed Muslims that the walls will our body. All come down as they did in were inspired to Jericho. The same God see such a strong that was in Jericho is now and clear Muslim with us in Jerusalem. leader speak from Rather than twelve tribes the Koran that we uniting, it is now the three must love each Abahamic faiths and the other. He quoted 7 former enemy nations. the verse saying This is a profound and that if you harm most important time in his- someone with even tory. We felt yesterday a half a sentence that special power. We sang hurts, then you with Dr. Ian Hall, Profes- will be greatly pun- sor of Music at Oxford, ished by Allah. He about Joshua and how the then gave a pro- walls came down. If the found call to sup- people of God unite in love, port Father Moon we can heal the heart of as someone sent the pain between Abra- by God. ham's family, and the vio- The main news- lence can be transformed. see PEACE Sheikh Sajid from England on page 16 september 04 10/1/04 1:31 PM Page 2

2 Unification News September 2004 FOUNDER’S DISCOURSE ON UNIFICATIONISM

by Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon uation Himself, but had to suffer for Ambassadors for Peace in the 21st Century: Con thousands and tens of thousands of This address was given in Seoul, years. Yesterday’s ceremony, the day Korea, August 21, 2004 of the True Parents’ victory, true lib- irst, let us offer our sincere eration and complete freedom, resolved gratitude to God, the True God’s grief. This was a Holy Blessing True Love and T Parent, True Teacher, True that brought heaven and earth togeth- King and True Master of all er. We opened wide the gate through which the billions of human beings who to practice Heaven’s truth in your fam- secular world. It is not the counterfeit creation, for making this day ily and nation in order to prepare for love given one moment and abandoned Fpossible. From the standpoint of God’s languished under Satan’s yoke can enter the new Heaven and new Earth. your eternal life. It is time to leave the next. It is not self-indulgent, prof- providence and history, how can we behind the struggle, conflict and con- ligate love driven by fleshly desire. Such describe yesterday’s event, in which we There, humankind can receive and attend the True Parent of Heaven and frontation of the age before the com- false love assails and violates the con- participated with one heart and accom- ing of Heaven. We can stand on the science driving nails into the original plished victory? That event, the Bless- the True Parents of Earth. We can enter the time after the coming of Heaven, foundation of the True Parents, who mind. ing for Registration in Cheon Il Guk for are the Parents of Heaven and Earth, True love on the other hand is the “The Revolution of True Heart, True in which we sing the praises of the holy age of settlement and peace. and establish the substantial Kingdom source of peace and spiritual order. Its Liberation and Complete Freedom,” of Heaven. This realm of complemen- nature is to honor and preserve the was a victory for humanity and a joy- Now is the time for you, as you enter the time after the coming of Heaven, tary partnership, harmony and unity, public tranquility. It is humanity’s ful event for God. It sur- is what we call Cheon shared inheritance that serves the com- passes any event in his- Il Guk. mon benefit of all people. It symbolizes tory and will never be From this perspec- God’s intention and power, for it is root- equaled in the future. tive, I would like to ed in God. On what basis can I take this opportunity True love is mysterious. The more pronounce such a bold to speak on the topic, it is given, the more plentiful it is and declaration? I do so in “True Love and True the greater joy it brings. True love pos- the context of the Fall Marriage.” I will share sesses power great enough to trans- of the first human ances- one aspect of the prin- form the motivation, process and out- tors, by which ciple of true love that come of human life. We were created humankind inherited I have been teaching to be born in true love, raised in true false love, false life and throughout my life and love, and pass to the next world in true false lineage and lost its that you now are to love. That is the reason true love has relationship with God’s put into practice. the greatest and highest value. Will. Because God was What is true love? Through true love we can be togeth- in a position unrelated It does not refer to the er eternally, see each other eternally, to the Fall, He could do selfish love that is converse with and feel each other eter- nothing about this sit- strewn about in the nally and have nothing but affection

SEPTEMBER 11 Father’s father’s Ascension (1954) National Professors and Students Federation for North- Ahn Shi Il • 2nd, 10th, 18th, 26th South Reunification Established (1986) 1 Declaration Day of Heavenly Parentism (1989) Opening of Cheonsung Wanlim Palace Training Center 2 In Jin Nim’s Birthday (7/18/65) (1999) 3 Hwa Jung Nim’s Birthday (7/19/77) 14 6000 Couples’ Blessing (1982) 6 Young Jin Nim & Hwa Jung Nim’s Blessing (1997) 21 Shin Myung Nim’s Birthday (9/8/86) Hyung Jin Nim & Yeon Ah Nim’s Blessing (1997) 777 Couples’ Blessing (1970) 8 Sa Sa Jeol Declaration (1998) 23 Declaration Ceremony for the Liberation of the Parents of 99.9 Jeol: Heaven and Earth Unification and Liberation Cer- Heaven and Earth and the Substantial Realm (1999) emony (1999) 24 In Sup Nim’s Birthday (9/11/72) 10 3.10 Jeol (1999) 27 Young Jin Nim’s Ascension (1999) 14 Shin Ji Nim’s Birthday (7/30/94) 29 Shin Eh Nim’s Birthday (9/16/89) Interrreligious and International Blessing and Rededication 30 6500 Couples’ Blessing (1988) Ceremony (2002) 31 Shin Mi Nim’s Birthday (9/18/77) 15 Hye Shin Nim’s Ascension (1971) Shin Ok Nim’s Birthday (9/18/89) Shin Joong Nim’s Birthday (8/2/93) Shin Ah Nim’s Birthday (9/18/98) New Hope Singers International Established (1973) 18 Foundation Day (1976) NOVEMBER Ultimas Noticias Established (1981) 19 Hyung Jin Nim’s Birthday (8/6/79) Ahn Shi Il • 5th, 13th, 21st, 29th 27 Day of Dispensational Transition Point Toward Unification 3 Daemo-nim’s Ascension (1989) (1988) 6 Shin Pal Nim’s Birthday (9/24/98) 28 Soon Ju Nim’s Birthday (8/15/72) 12 True Children’s Day (10/1/60) Chusok — Korean Thanksgiving (8/15) 14 International Christian Students Association Established 29 Ceremony of the Return of the Cosmos to Heaven (2000) (1981) 15 Shin Sun Nim’s Birthday (10/4/90) OCYTOBER 17 Shin Hoon Nim’s Birthday (10/6/94) 23 Tiempos Del Mundo Established (1996) Ahn Shi Il • 4th, 12th, 20th, 28th 25 Shin Chool Nim’s Birthday (10/14/99) 1 Ocean Church Founded 27 Sun Hwa Academy purchased (2002) 3 Foundation Day for the Nation of the Unified World (1988) 28 Hye Shin Nim’s Birthday (1963) 4 Foundation for the Support of HSA-UWC Established (1963) 29 Jin Whi Nim’s Birthday (10/18/63) Day of Victory of Heaven (1976) Shin Young Nim’s Birthday (10/18/86) 5 Proclamation of Total Liberation and Unification between the 3.6 Million Couples’ & 36 Million Couples’ Blessing (1997) Physical World and the Spiritual World (1998) ue to the manner in which the lunar calendar corresponds with the solar calendar, Hyo Jin Nim's, DUn Jin Nim's, Yun Ah Nim's and Shin Choon Nim's birthdays are not celebrated in 2004. Dong Sook 9 Hwa Yun Nim’s Birthday (8/26/77) Nim's birthdate (1/30) and Shin Ji Nim's birthday (7/30) does not exist in the 2004 lunar calendar; as with other leap days, it is celebrated the following day (as listed above). Every attempt has been made to 10 New York City Symphony Orchestra Support Began (1975) create an accurate calendar, and I'd like to keep it that way. If there are discrepancies, please feel free to contact me. A lot of work and effort goes into this calendar's creation (annually for the past ten years)-- CALENDAR Sang Ship Jeol: Double 10 Day (1999) including learning Japanese to be able to read an accurate lunar-solar calendar source, and gaining an understanding of the workings of the lunar calendar—Kathryn Coman [[email protected]] september 04 10/1/04 1:31 PM Page 3

September 2004 Unification News 3 FOUNDER’S DISCOURSE ON UNIFICATIONISM ry: Congratulatory Banquet, Founder's Address earth nurturing this seed so that it the realm of heart of one man, repre- will blossom and bear fruit. senting the world, and one woman, rep- Ladies and gentlemen, why do we resenting the world, so that they may marry? In a word, it is so that we may perfect the love between a man and a resemble God’s image. As One Enti- woman. When a couple has accom- d True Marriage ty who exists with dual characteris- plished the perfection of love and the tics, God is a unified being in which perfection of their hearts, it can be said opposites dwell in union. Because that they have accomplished the fam- for each other. It is one love and yet all being engrafted onto the lineage of good- men and women are projections of ily ideal. If you die on this foundation, people can enjoy it together. If we con- ness through the True Parents can you God’s divine characteristics, their des- you are certain to enter the Kingdom sider its detail, it is extremely small; if find a way to overcome the struggle tiny is to form a union as one body, of Heaven. we consider its grandeur, become as one seed, Why is marriage important? It is it is extremely huge. and return to oneness because it is the path by which we seek Immersed in true love, with God’s original true love. It is because it is the path for the mere wink of an eye character. creating life. It is because it is the path can be sufficient to bring Let us give highest on which the lineage of a man and forth a joy so great as to praise to the sanctity woman are co-mingled. Through mar- shake heaven and earth; of marriage. Married riage, history is made, and on that foun- a single smile can make life is the way for a dation, nations are born and the ideal one feel superhuman man and a woman to world can begin. power. That power is love. Whom do we When we marry, we must do so with strong enough to change resemble when we the conviction that we do this not for one’s life. If you think become one through ourselves but for our partner. It is wrong you can see it, you can- married life? Our goal for a person to try to gain a spouse on not; if you think you can- is to resemble God. It the basis of their high social standing, not see it, you can. It is is only when a man wealth or beauty. Once we realize that full of mystery. and a woman become human beings are born to live for the What color is true one that they truly sake of others, we understand that mar- love? Do you suppose resemble God, who cre- riage, too, is for the sake of our spouse. that at night it is black, ated them in His image. Our view of marriage must be that if and in daylight it is It is then, and only our spouse has deficiencies, we will white? The central col- then, that God resides give him or her even more love than we ors of true love are har- in them. would if he or she were the most beau- mony and unity; surrounding them are between your mind and body. Taking A man symbolizes heaven and a tiful person in the world. peace and happiness. An atomic weapon this further, it is the only way to resolve woman symbolizes earth. So it is nec- Having been born as human beings, has no power other than to destroy life. the problems of human conflict, of reli- essary for a man and woman to come we must be determined to love our part- It is not a symbol of creation, but of gious, racial and national boundaries, together in harmony to bring about ner as we love God, love our partner in judgment and ruin. True love, by con- and of democracy versus communism. peace. The phrase, “the union of virtue the same way that we would love trast, has the power of resurrection It also opens the way to peace in the in heaven and earth,” refers to a state humankind, and love our partner more that can bring one who has died back Middle East and unification on the Kore- in which a husband and wife have than we love any other person in the to life. So the power to bind the world an Peninsula, the two most dangerous accomplished perfect unity centering world. Otherwise, we cannot be restored together and bring unity does not reside areas of conflict in today’s world. This on Heaven’s true love. to the Kingdom of Heaven as a hus- in the military mindset that lies behind is the reason that the change band and wife. If nuclear weapons, but in true love. Each of blood lineage is an impor- a man cannot love nation has its cultural background and tant and serious matter. a woman truly, political boundary, and true love is the The Blessing of Marriage how can he expect only power capable of transcending is a once-in-a lifetime event to be able to love these. The difficult problems humani- on which the life of human- God or ty faces can be solved only through the ity depends. This is the pre- humankind? perfection of true love. cise reason that the Bless- Marriage is a Ladies and gentlemen, you must ing for Registration in Cheon ceremony by which seek after true love. You must make Il Guk for “The Revolution we open the gates true love your own. You must witness of True Heart, True Libera- and enter the the perfection of true love within your tion and Complete Freedom,” palace of happi- own life. Where can you go to find true which all of us dedicated to ness. This is why love? Heaven in the National marriage is a major If we first examine the manner in Assembly of the Republic of occasion of moral which true love exists, we see that it Korea on August 20, was significance. has a multi-directional character mov- the greatest and most pre- Because love exists ing simultaneously north, south, east cious grace and blessing in and functions tran- and west, and that it exists and func- your entire life. scendent of time tions in a way that transcends race, You have now received and space, it is the culture, religion and national bound- the Holy Blessing from the most important aries. True love acts prior to life, for it True Parents, who have been dimension of is the origin of life. True love is com- crowned as World King of Peace. You When a husband and wife embrace human life, and marriage is the cere- plete in its original form and needs no have inherited the true lineage and you each other in true love, it is the equiv- mony in which this love is brought forth development or revolution. True love have received the seed of true love. alent of the universe becoming one and confirmed. is the most natural thing, possessing Please never forget that you are to body. This is the original image of cre- Respected guests, this evening I have the highest sincerity. True love func- spend the remainder of your life on ation brought into substantial reality conveyed to you one aspect of Heav- tions at a speed greater in the context of God’s ideal. en’s teaching regarding true love and than anything in the world. Another reason true marriage. Whether you partici- We can receive the seeds we marry is so that pated as a newlywed couple or as an of true love only by receiv- we can be trained existing couple, you have now been ing the true Holy Blessing to love the world granted Heaven’s command to walk the from the horizontal True and all its people. path of a true husband and wife with Parents †. They come as The marriage cer- Heaven’s seal. By your bond with the substantiations of God, the emony vows speak True Parents, you have received the vertical True Parent, and of the substantia- seed of true love, so I ask that you thereby engraft us into God’s tion of love and, at become true husbands and wives who lineage. There is no way to the same time, the produce true fruit through a true mar- find true love in the Fallen endowment of the ried life. Become true parents. Build world of falsehood. It is authority to create true families. Establish true nations. absolutely impossible. We and the authority Heavenly fortune will help you. cannot find the lineage of to exercise domin- In closing, I sincerely ask that you goodness in the human- ion. So the purpose lead lives in which, by practicing true centered world that result- of marriage is to love, you do everything you can to pre- ed from the Fall. Only by bring into oneness pare for your eternal life. O september 04 10/1/04 1:31 PM Page 4

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REV. MICHAEL JENKINS Ambassadors of Peace

Rev. Jenkins is the President of the American Church in the Holy Land

he power and authority to bring and harmony or end in a global war. This that spirit and "soul" to the world. That's of despair into garden of hope. Faith in peace since the August 20th is Father Moon's prediction. Therefore why Father Moon has sent thousands of "action" is tranforming the Holy Land. Blessing and Crown of Peace our calling is quite serious and urgent. Peace Ambassadors to the Holy Land and At the Holy Ground at Gethsemane for our True Parents is clear- We must not let a global war emerge asked Dr. Yang and the American move- our Ambassadors for Peace were moved. ly visible in the Holy Land. I'm through the breakdown of relations. ment to coordinate and oversee this dis- We stood together around the Olive Tree soT grateful to have returned. It's deeply All the politicians, scholars and reli- pensation. The nations of the world in the area of the Garden where Jesus connected with our journey to our home- gious leaders agree - if the solution comes are coming together and giving all to come prayed. In 1965 Father created 120 Holy land and our path to heaven. We are all here in the Holy Land - it will be the basis to the Holy Land. Never before in our Grounds throughout the world. In Geth- rooted in Jerusalem because so much of for the dissolution of tension everywhere history has Father Moon requested that semane he offered a special prayer and God's heart - his hope and his suffering between Muslims, Christians and Jews. every nation come to work in one place. condition. He placed three nails in the and history are connected to this land The key is right here in Jerusalem and This is the first time - why because the Olive Tree symbolizing Judaism, Islam and its peoples. My beloved brothers Ramallah. Father Moon has sent us Peace UN is real that the Ambassadors and Christianity. (The nails are still and sisters, so many are sacrificing now here to the land that is Holy and yet deeply for Peace from Latin America, Oceania there !!!) He prayed for the unity of these to come to the Holy Land. I want to struggling with hate and violence - and and Africa, Europe and Asia have a col- three faiths and the healing of humani- testify to you that the impact lective spiritual power that can melt ty. we are having now is grow- the walls and barriers. The IIPC has Now 40 years latter that prayer has ing. We are reaching the the same basic principles of the True become a reality. Our Ambassadors for very top of all sides. Your America that Dr. King called upon. Peace representing the three faiths are sacrifice will not be in vain. There is one God and he is the source praying together at Gethsemane. Then You are investing in the of peace and justice. All men and the Imam from London and a prominent Kingdom of God. women are equal - regardless of race, Christian leader from Great Britain who A beautiful and great creed or color. That marriage and is from Oxford gave a most beautiful Ambassador for Peace, Lord family are sacred. The IIPC is plant- prayer at the Garden. A Jewish repre- Ahmed of the British Par- ing the self evident truths in the Holy sentative prayed. The Ambassadors for liament spent a few days land so that the absolute respect for Peace were deeply moved at Gethsemane. with us meeting top Israeli the innate value of humanity can This is the place of prayer and total sac- and Palestinian religious and will be understood. On that rifice in which Jesus made his final and political leaders. His fundamental ground and under- covenant with God. Now we are making impact was great. His tes- standing that we are all from the our covenant with with God. We are timony of the power of the same God and we are his children seeking to make our total and complete Ambassadors for Peace and can we come to understand that we determination to overcome the barriers the work to reconcile the must truly love and respect Moses, that have divided humanity for all time people is filling a void that Jesus and Muhammad - Peace Be and heal humanity through the Blessing is not being touched by any- Upon them ALL. This is real. and True Love. Our prayer today real- one else. Lord Ahmed is an example of yet because of the enormous suffering This fundamental the effectiveness of the IIPC (the Peace God is every present. Israel, Palestine, understanding means UN). Many scoffed when Father Moon America, Europe are all tied together here. that we have no bar- said that the key to peace was in the Inter- Certainly we can see that America plays riers or superiority - religious Council of wise men and women and enormously important role here. The the one who serves of faith who could help bring the spiri- Jews must be secure and the rights of the most should lead tual foundation for peace - love for all the Palestinians must be achieved and the way. That's why faiths and sacrifice for the benefit of oth- secured. America is the Elder Son or Father Moon takes ers. Lord Ahmed took it upon his shoul- even better the "Elder Brother" in the the lead - he puts ders to form the Interreligious Council of sense of its role. Should it not help its every ounce of his England. Through his visit I could see younger brothers to achieve peace? heart, his family, his the impact that his having related with That's why we are here. America has movement and his the Interreligious council as the first Mus- a special spirit and founding principles resources on the line lim member of the House of Lords. He that allows it to have the potential wel- to serve and save oth- was courageous here and yet very loving. come all religions, races and peoples. ers. He met the Israeli officials with a loving That's why Dr. Martin Luther King could That's why every- heart and yet challenged them to go beyond make a difference. His faith in God and one without excep- the past and progress into a new under- his understanding that "truths" that were tion should find a way standing of their Arab brothers and sis- "self evident" that all men are equal was to come to the Holy Land during this his- ly opened the door for the spirit of God ters. He spoke agains violence and the deeply planted in the soul of America. toric and final showdown with evil. The to guide us to victory in the Holy Land. use of the Koran to support violence. He When the "soul" and its core truth is scripture says, "We fight not against flesh We are doing it. It is a reality. emphatically stated that a true under- revived the True America emerges. That's and blood, but against ... spiritual wicked- We then held our luncheon program standing of the Koran does not justify why religious leaders speaking the truth ness in high places." The root of evil at the 7 Arches Hotel and Dr. Eliezar killing and violence. From Nazareth, can awaken the soul of America and bring is in the spirit - therefore the root of res- Glaubach came and addressed the Euro- to the West Bank to olution is in the spir- pean Ambassadors for Peace who are rep- the Grand Mufti to it and must be resenting 40 countries. Dr. Glaubach the Anglican Bishop resolved in the said, "You have come home, you are not - meetings were held heart. That's why just visitors - because you came as Peace in every corner. the Ambassadors Ambassadors and you believe and are Lord Ahmed was truly for Peace come sacrificing yourselves to bring peace. You blessed by God to "armed" with the are moving the Holy Land. Rev. Moon bring profound Truth that is con- and the IIFWP are moveing the City of awareness to both sistent between the Peace - Jerusalem. Many cannot see it sides here that Father Koran, Bible and yet. But I see it clearly. This is the most Moon is truly com- Torah. They come spiritual city in the world. The Abra- mitted to connect the armed with Uni- hamic faiths are rooted here. Therefore world to the peace versal truths of the Peace cannot come from Political efforts process here - every value and dignity of alone - but ONLY when combined with country and every all humanity and the spiritual efforts to love and overcome race, people and cul- the precious roll of the barriers. You are on a Pilgrimage ture. - Why? faith in relation to but many of you do not know what impact Because the outcome achieving peaceful you are having. But I see it, because I of the increasing societies in cooper- live here. Since the Pilgrimages began tensions between ation with the polit- everything has changed. Before, every- Muslims, Christians ical leaders. thing was stuck and there was no hope and Jews can either Faith is the power and no progress. However, now I see be resolved in love to turn a mountain see AMBASSADORS on page 6 september 04 10/1/04 1:31 PM Page 5

September 2004 Unification News 5 WORLD PEACE PILGRIMAGE LEADERS Orientation to Ambassadors for Peace

by Dr. Chang Shik Yang it came tumbling down. Research Heaven on earth. We are not just reveals that cross was not a sym- peacemakers but kingdom ne hundred and twenty Chris- bol of Christianity until 313 AD. builders. tian ministers went to Korea When Jews and Muslims see the Democracy in the United States a few years ago and formed cross, they feel resentment. When was established in the traditions the American Clergy Lead- we first came to Israel, we real- of the Pilgrim Fathers and the val- ership Conference (ACLC). ized that the cross was a tremen- ues of the prophets of the Old Tes- OWe have 14,000 solid Christian leaders who dous obstacle in doing interfaith tament. But todayπs democracy are members of the ACLC. work. Father Moon organized con- is rooted in selfish individualism, The USA is the most powerful nation in ferences of Christian, Muslim and where the guilty with the right the world, politically and economically. Jewish leaders, and we had spe- lawyer walk away free and the America has so much influence that we cial ceremonies to bury the cross. innocent without the right legal cannot ignore America's mission to be a One of the most severe places representation go to jail. Itπs a bastion of goodness in the world. of conflict is Gaza. We saw so system of winners and losers. We Father Moon came to America in 1971, much misery and suffering dur- need to make spiritual and cul- when he was 51 years old. He remained ing our visits to Gaza. Father Moon tural values the core of our guid- there for 33 years. He experienced some donated comput- ing principles to acceptance, but many Americans rejected ers and established bring peace. We him. Father Moon observed that even though a computer school. need to encour- America was strong externally, spiritually He offered 100 for age and affirm she was dying. Nevertheless, he could not Israelis and 100 for the role of the water down the message and told Ameri- Jewish children and chieftains, tribe ca directly the truth. requested that they and clan lead- In 1996 Father Moon established the email to each other ers and inherit Family Federation for World Peace (FFWP) and become close the wisdom of and declared the end of the Holy Spirit friends and never the best tradi- Association for the Unification of World fight. We had a tions. Christianity. We distributed the FFWP flags seminar in Gaza in Each of us is to 144,000 churches in the United States. December 2003, the accumula- We took 120 Christian ministers to the bor- attended by the for- tion of all his- der between North and South Korea, and mer President of torical resent- there we released doves of peace. Next, Indonesia. ments and emo- Father Moon did a 50-state speaking tour A key event was tions. We need in the United States in 50 days. Christian the Coronation Cer- to experience ministers joined with him under the slo- emony for Jesus in them and come gan, "We Will Stand." Jerusalem's Inde- forth with a On April 27, 2002, Father Moon con- pendence Park on holy response. ducted a Blessing ceremony for 144,000 December 22, 2003. Prayer, reading ministers. This included Archbishop G. This represented a and living for Augustus Stallings, a great theologian and public recognition the sake of oth- evangelist, who was blessed to a Japanese for Jesus. It was fol- ers are so woman. The September 14, 2002 Blessing lowed by a special yet still spends most of his time working important. I coincided with the anniversary of the Sep- candlelight ceremony for peace. A similar directly for world peace. I know that you understand that some of you are offering tember 11 attack. One third of the partici- ceremony was held in Washington, DC. A came at considerable expense from a long conditions of 500 bows every day. In one ceremony for the Coro- distance. I will be returning to Korea to year you will have done more bows than nation of True Parents report to True Parents. Father Moon is always the average Muslim does in his lifetime. was held also in Wash- asking for a report of what is happening. That surely has some impact in the spirit ington, DC, on March This program is not a usual pilgrimage. world. By doing such conditions you can 23, 2004. We donπt just come to see the historical come to own True Fatherπs words. Father Moon recent- sites. We are here to open a door to a new A prophet is usually not welcomed in ly requested that we era. We need to establish the Kingdom of his home town. After 2,000 years only eight bring 500 people to the percent of the popula- Middle East from each tion of Israel is Christ- continent. Five hundred ian, despite all the his- is the number of com- torical sites and the pres- pletion. If we make a ence of Jesusπ spirit that powerful enough con- can be felt. dition then surely Some of us met with Almighty God will inter- an eminent Muslim vene and bring peace philosopher who was to the Holy Land. a Marxist until he met Rev. God. He testi- pants were Muslims. People participated Yong from Oceania and I are fied that he has as faithful adherents of their religion. We wonderful friends. Our names met True do not try to convert them. The age of con- are so similar and so often Father in spir- version is over. people mix up our names. We it many times. I first came to Israel in 1982 as part of a went to seminar together. We He was over- study tour of world religions. We lived and trained under the same pro- joyed when I worked together every day for 40 days. The fessor, Yo Han Lee. Later we gave him a days were hot, and we often went swim- both became continental direc- photo of True ming. Through our varied experiences, we tors. Father Moon started the Parents. As we all realized that we were much the same. ocean providence many years left, he pulled After 40 days we became completely one. ago. When I look at the map me aside and In the United States, the fourth Sunday of Oceania, I think that we said, "I want to of July has been designated as "Parents' were born in a watery envi- meet Father Day." One couple is selected each year as ronment being inside the Moon in the exemplary couple. Recently we celebrated mother's womb. flesh." He said the tenth anniversary of the proclamation I want to convey warm that only of this day, which was signed by President greetings from Father and Father Moon Bill Clinton. Mother Moon, who are pray- gives hope for A solid cross on top of the main build- ing and working every day the Palestini- ing of the Unification Theological Semi- for peace in the Middle East. ans. O nary was struck by lightning one day, and Father Moon is 84 years and september 04 10/1/04 1:31 PM Page 6

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by Rev. M. Jenkins he Interreligious and Inter- Creating Bonds with the Persian national Peace Council (IIPC) is rooted in a fundamental theme: God Is the Parent of All Humankind. This is a cor- Jewish Community nerstoneT maxim that is the founda- International Federation for World Peace/ IIFWP efforts, also spoke beautifully lem of the tensions between the reli- tion for peace. We have one God and IIPC banner hung the flag of Persia at about the need for this kind of move- gions is very evident in Australia since one parent. This is the essence of why the time of Cyrus, the flag of the cur- ment in Israel. 9/11. We all are faced with the need to we are brothers and sisters - all races, rent Persian state, and the flag of Israel. It was an overwhelming experience. bring cooperation and good commu- religions and cultures are children of There was already a great deal of When the Jewish community opens its nication among the various faiths of the same parent. This principle guides support in this community due to pre- heart and begins to dance there is each of our nations. Therefore, we are the IIPC into relationship with all the vious conferences held last December. nothing in the world like it. Somehow all connected here and can contribute Abrahamic Monotheistic faiths as well From this community, 299 represen- you can feel that we are all rooted in to and learn from the progress that is as into friendship and respect for all tatives supported our December 22nd the Jewish tradition and faith. Chris- being made here. religions. Rally. It was very special. tianity began with Jesus, and Jewish Rev. Jenkins gave basic guidance on Crucial to the work for peace in the Dr. Chang Shik Yang spoke as the followers who were inspired by God1s the Blessing. Then a miracle occurred: Holy Land is the effort to win trust and central leader of the World Peace Pil- spirit wrote the scriptures. Islam also the families who had come from many support from the rabbis, imams and nations and conti- Christian leaders as nents and religions well as the believers joined hands with they represent. the Jewish families Although the people of Israel, and they of faith must be com- received a special plemented by people Blessing of their fam- of all backgrounds ilies. The prayers of and beliefs for the Muslims, Christians work of peace, the peo- and Jews invoked ple of faith play a crit- the blessing and pro- ical role. tection of their fam- On August 12, we ilies. Now all blessed had a beautiful families can remain moment for the IIPC in their faith tradi- and the Ambassadors tion and build the for Peace from Ocea- Blessed Families nia and Africa. One standing firm on hundred and fifty God1s covenant that Jewish leaders and we must not divorce professionals from the or commit adultery. Persian Jewish com- The atmosphere munity came for the became similar to third event that we the prophecies of had since December scripture in which 26th last year. Each all of God1s people event built trust and would come togeth- understanding. One er in Jerusalem and key person who God would be the helped us organize God of all people. this was Dr. Daniel We concluded the Dana, an Ambas- evening with "Janet" sadors for Peace from a beautiful profes- Jerusalem. He is sional singer who trusted by the Per- grimage. Dr. Yang greeted everyone on arose inspired by God from the family is also a doctor at Hadassah Hospital. sian Jewish community and plays a behalf of our True Parents and Rev. of Abraham, and the people of the The atmosphere was one of great joy. major role in their efforts. It should be Chung Hwan Kwak and emphasized Islamic faith strongly confirm the scrip- The next day key leaders of this com- noted that some very prominent Israeli that our desire for peace is rooted in tures of the Torah. This is very signif- munity came and asked to be a part of leaders such as the President of Israel God and the family. He was very moved icant. You could feel the merging of the IIFWP. They said, "We have been to sev- and the current Minister of Defense by Dr. Daniel Dana1s commitment and Christians and Muslims that came from eral programs and we are moved by the have emerged from this community, work to bring harmony between Jew- Africa and Oceania that night. love for all people here. We know you who for the most part emigrated to ish and Muslim communities. President Sokamanu gave profound love and respect the Jewish people. We Israel from Persia after the fall of the Each Persian Jewish representative inspiration and helped all the partici- also realize that the problem of terror Shah of Iran. These Jewish people are was very moved that we had come from pants feel that this peace effort was cannot be overcome with war. We have highly educated and are people of tremen- all over the world to bring the family global. He stated that although he is been struggling because we know that dous character. If you think about their of God together. This was the will of from a small country, his country as move violence begets more violence, journey as a people-these are the Jews God. a member nation of the UN has a sig- and yet how can we address the cause that were taken captive to Babylon Mr. Hani, an attorney for the Per- nificant role to play. He stated that of the violence?" I could see it from last under Nebuchadnezzar, and when Cyrus sian Jewish community, spoke about when we all join together from many night. IIFWP can address the violence of Persia freed the Jews to return this the essence of the family as the foun- nations the world will move in that with the most beautiful approach of is the community that remained. On dation for peace. Mrs. Nechucapar, who direction. love and respect for the faith of the peo- our spoke before our rally of 20,000 on Mr. Clark gave a clear vision of how ple. The key is genuine love and respect. stage under the Interreligious and December 22nd giving support to the we are connected now as one. The prob- O

are giving the Ambassadors for Peace in time you come (every 2 weeks) with 500 the World. I want to ask that each and AMBASSADORS Israel the power to change the situation. more members of parliament, religious every American Blessed Families plan on from page 4 Welcome home - you are here and you leaders, professors and Family Federa- encouraging one Ambassador for Peace are part of the Family of Jerusalem. !!!" tion members - you give us incredible or FFWPU member as a representa- that everything is moving. The unthink- Mr. Baruch Shalev, another fine Jew- energy that we never had before. It is tive of your state to go for the historic able aspects and hopes for peace are now ish Ambassador for Peace, talked about getting stronger and stronger. We can World Peace Pilgrimage in September. actually materializing before our eyes. the Service for Peace project he just worked see peace just in front of our eyes. The This will be when America, Europe and Why - because you are coming with a with. Palestinian young people worked walls and barriers are coming down. Russia all intersect with over 1200 Ambas- spiritual perspective that truly respects side by side with Jewish young people Thanks to our Ambassadors for Peace. sadors for Peace. Things are moving and uplifts the fact that the three Abra- and the Palestinian youth slept overnight You are succeeding in the center and the and the spirit of the age of the Peace King- hamic faiths are from the same God and in the homes of what would be consid- crossroads of history." dom is strongly moving the people of the that we can be one family. That's why ered a "right wing" neighborhood. It was Out of my window I can see the Old Holy Land. When Joshua marched on today I want to welcome you as my fam- amazing. We are Ambassadors for Peace City of Jerusalem and the Golden - Dome the 7th day a miracle occurred in Jeri- ily. My European family of many races and I'm so grateful to Rev. Moon for bring- of the Rock. The World Peace Pilgrim- cho. We feel here that we are on the and faiths. You have come to bring us ing the Pilgrimages here. You are bring- age is inspiring and engaging the Ambas- verge of such a miracle. Every town and the hope and the energy we need. You ing us so much energy and hope. Each sadors for Peace from all the nations of see AMBASSADORS on page 7 september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 7

September 2004 Unification News 7 Ambassadors for Peace from Africa and Oceania Bring Hope in Ramallah

by Rev. Greg Stone you are less or can do less than any- in an Israeli attack two years ago. We tist. One of the New Zealand members, one else," he said. "Like many of you, prayed for an end to destruction. We Christopher Krefft, has been experi- bus of 50 participants from I was unable to walk, but now I am a prayed for peace and reconciliation for encing vivid and powerful communi- Oceania and Africa along Member of Parliament, and my next all sides. cations from Jesus, Heung Jin Nim and with Dr. Antonio Betancourt goal is to be President of my nation. From there we went on to the Greek many saints from the spirit world ever and Mr. Bill Selig departed You can do it too." What an inspiration Orthodox Church of Ramallah for an since his arrival in Israel. He received Jerusalem for Ramallah at for them all! The message was perfect. international friendship exchange with guidance that in order to resolve Jesusπ 9:00A am, August 19. The bus was packed, As we departed, many came out and the bishop and about 100 parishioners. and Maryπs historical resentment, we and there was a great sense of excite- waved goodbye until our bus was far This was the first time our pilgrimages needed to bury a crown of thorns, rep- ment and anticipation for the day ahead. away. included such a meeting. After wel- resenting the crown that Jesus was The first stop was the Khalil coming speeches from the given at his crucifixion. This was to be Abu Raya Rehabilitation Cen- bishop and parish leaders, accomplished prior to the August 20 ter for the disabled in the Pales- we were treated to a beauti- ceremonies in Korea. tinian community specializing ful lunch, which also com- At the very site where Chris received in spinal cord injuries. After a memorated the transfigura- that Jesus was conceived, a moving formal welcome and introduc- tion. Towards the end of lunch, and tearful ceremony was conducted tion by the director and staff, the African and Oceania par- by Dr. Betancourt and Chris. Jesus we visited the patients bearing ticipants stood up with gui- and Heung Jin Nim prayed through gifts, smiles, love and songs. tars and bongo drum and Chris and guided the whole ceremony. The patients broke into song broke into spontaneous songs The crown of thorns was buried, resolv- and joy with us as we sang, "We of thanks for our gracious ing the historical resentment in Jesus' Are the World" and other beau- hosts. The joy was conta- heart and bringing healing to the rela- tiful and joyful songs of peace gious, and it wasnπt long tionship between Jesus and Mary and and brotherhood. Patients were before the parishioners indeed between all parents and chil- clapping, rocking and swinging grabbed the bongo, joined in dren and men and women. in their wheelchairs, some play- and made a joyful sound unto All the Ambassadors for Peace on ing the guitars along with us. the Lord. The meeting was a the bus were deeply moved. Sir Toaripi One Ambassador for Peace, great success and we were Lauti, first Prime Minister of Tuvalu, a Member of Parliament from invited back for another visit. said that he had had an amazing and Africa who himself is perma- On our way back to beautiful day. nently on crutches, delivered an inspir- Our next port of call was President Jerusalem, we stopped at the Francis- Healing, reconciliation and the glory ing and spontaneous message of encour- Arafatπs compound. The guards wel- can St. John Ba Harim Church. This of God are being revealed daily in the agement to the many disabled young comed us warmly. We were shown a represents the house of Elizabeth and Holy Land.O men. "You should never consider that car and buildings that were damaged Zechariah, the parents of John the Bap-

most comfortable when all the faiths cre- That's why the Ambassadors for Peace At the Western wall the President of AMBASSADORS ated by God walk together hand in hand. following the lead of the Interreligious Vanuatu prayed that all the nations of from page 6 Here in the Holy Land religion is all Council that establishes the "Scriptural the world would now focus their efforts around you. The Ambassadors for Peace Bridges" for us to walk over can stand on for Peace in the Middle East. Many of village and area of the Holy Land is being are here from many countries. Some of a rock solid foundation to bring the chil- these Ambassadors for Peace are among touched. Peace Ambassadors are fan- them come from very secular societies in dren of Abraham together. We stand on the most influential people of their con- ning out to every area and having spe- which religion seems to be something the rock of God's Word - written in the tinents. One pastor is on the central cial meetings with the key leaders as well passively in the background. When you Torah, the Bible and the Koran. Based board of the World Council of Churches as the people of faith. come to the Holy Land - you are in an on this Word we can establish the per- and many Muslims came from Africa and Here in Jerusalem the Continents of environment where religion is an every- manent basis for our being one family. Down Under. We went on to the Holy Oceania and Africa have brought some day part of every part of life. When you That's why the Rabbis at the Western Site of Islam - Al Aqsa Mosque and the of the finest leaders together from all the walk down the streets around the Old Wall are profoundly pleasant and sup- Golden Dome of the Rock. The change cultures of the world. Having been trained City, Orthodox Rabbis pass you by fol- portive as you come to pray. Why - that has taken place both in the Jewish as Ambassadors for Peace nothing gives lowed by Muslim Women covering them- because its in the Word... and the put the Rabbis and Officials towards us is very them a more "real" feeling for this cen- selves in traditional clothing with sense Word at the Gate. My House is a House encouraging. We have become more and tral and historic work than coming to of purity. People streaming to the Mosque of Prayer for All People. Therefore God more well received over time. Jerusalem. is bringing the world to the Holy The Sheikhs at Al Aqsa and the Dome Father's direction and insight Land because the whole sacred of The Rock shared with our Ambassadors is always based on deep prayer city is a house of prayer for all how they have come to trust Father Moon and reliance on the Principle and people. When we come in Prayer and the work to bring Jews, Muslims and God's central dispensation. Clear- and Righteousness - we inspire Christians together. The Sheikh at this ly as we look at the world situa- righteousness in others. central Holy Site of all of Islam expressed tion, especially in Iraq, the need Since True Parents set the con- how much we bring hope to the region. for Interreligious reconciliation dition for the restoration of all To see all the people of the world pray- and understanding could never families, we must now set the ing and working for peace and to brings be more pronounced. The place condition that we go back to the hope to the Muslim people. There is so that Father feels the biggest root of what divided the people of much misunderstanding and separation breakthrough can occur is here the Book. The children of Abra- between Muslims, Christians and Jews, in the Holy Land. The Muslim, ham. We are here to restore and however the IIFWP's commitment just Jewish and Christian faiths find heal the historic divisions of the continues to grow and grow. Our con- their very roots here. The conflict here at prayer time and thousands gathered religions that have been prepared by God sistency gives us a unique power as does is also the most pronounced in the world. at the Western Wall. Christians walk- to receive the coming Lord. This is our the diversity of all races and faiths com- As we bring love and understanding ing by in procession with incense and destiny and we are fulfilling that destiny. ing with the fundamental spirit of the between the Abrahamic faiths an inter- "singing" a Gregorian chant making you We are very grateful to the spirit of the Peace UN. nal condition is set that moves Heaven realize - we are all rooted here. participants from Oceania and Africa. Last night the Bridge of Peace was con- to bring peace and understanding. The At the entrance of the Western Wall When they walk waving the flags of their ducted by Claudalina, Mrs. Glaubach Interreligious council is the central pil- stands a special sign that says "This is 70 plus nations - every head turns. The and many other Arab and Israeli Ambas- lar and requirement to assist a nation in the Holy Place in which G-d permanent- Peace UN has come again to the Holy sadors for Peace. Former Knesset mem- reducing tensions and realizing peace for ly resides". Then it goes on to open the Land !! .... The Peace UN has the power ber Walid Sadiq opened the way for a new humanity. Here in the Holy Land the gate and welcome all faiths by quoting to bring the spirit of love, beyond race, dimension of the bridge in which men only way you can move forward is with Isaiah 56:7 "for mine house shall be religion and nationality. Rev. Yong, began to follow the women in crossing an interreligious spirit. We can't just called an house of prayer for all people." Rev. Greg Stone, Rev. Lee and Rev. Kabi- over the boundaries of past conflict and work as representatives of one faith. To This is at the entrance of the most Holy lo. They brought the people that God resentment and to repent, embrace and really bring the spirit of Peace we need Place of the Western Wall. It's in the prepared to be here and to link their forgive one another. Many testified that God and God is behind all the faiths. scriptures - inspired by God that we God's nation with the final dispensation of bring- though they have witnessed the Bridge Therefore people who really stand in one- house is a house of prayer for all people. ing peace on earth. ness with the heart of God naturally are see AMBASSADORS on page 8 september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 8

8 Unification News September 2004 Congratulatory Banquet for the Blessing Registration in Cheon Il Guk for the Revolution of True Heart and Liberation and Complete Freedom

he Interreligious and Inter- quets of flowers, presentation ing years of your life." national Peace Council (IIPC) of gifts, dinner and entertain- Father also said: "You are and the Interreligious and ment including a performance ordered by Heaven to walk the International Federation for by the Little Angels. path of a true husband and wife World Peace held a congrat- Dr. Kwak introduced True with heaven's seal. By your bond ulatoryT banquet for the successful Parents' life-long accomplish- with the True Parents, you accomplishment of the Blessing for ments and testified to True Par- received the seed of true love, Registration in Cheon Il Guk for the ents, who have become the King so I ask that you become true Revolution of True Heart and for True and Queen of Peace. He asked husbands and wives who pro- Liberation and Complete Freedom on us to live according to the view duce true fruit through a true August 21 at 6:00 p.m. Present and of value of true love. married life. Become true par- former heads of states, VIPs and Ambas- In their congratulatory speech- ents, build true families, and sadors for Peace were among the 1,000 es, Mr. Fauntroy and Dr. establish true nations." people who attended this banquet at Hisayoshi expressed their grat- After that, representatives of the Lotte Hotel, Chamshil, Seoul. itude to True Parents for invit- second-generation couples pre- The banquet program proceeded as ing them to be in this Blessing. sented bouquets to True Par- follows: opening remark, video pres- They said that they will join True ents. Later some of the leaders Parents' amazing work for world from around the world who entation, entrance of True Parents, cake settlement of Cheon Il Guk. peace and actively promote the safe attended the international peace con- cutting, prayer by Rev. George Stallings, In his address entitled, "True Love ference and leaders from various fields introduction of VIPs, and True Marriage," Father said that offered presents and plaques to True IIPC chairman Dr. the Blessing for Registration in Cheon Parents. Rev. Yu Jeong-kwan, the pres- Chung Hwan Kwak's Il Guk for the Revolution of True Heart ident of the Citizens' Federation for the greeting, a congratu- and for True Liberation and Complete Unification of North and South Korea, latory speech by for- Freedom conferred grace and blessing led three cheers of Mansei. During the mer US Congressman on people's lives. Furthermore, he said, entertainment that followed, several Walter Fauntroy, a con- "If you received the seed of true love songs were sung that gave joy to all the gratulatory speech by after inheriting the true blood lineage participants. The entertainment ended Kyoto University Pro- through the Blessing from True Par- with a performance by the Little Angels fessor Watanabe ents who have become the King and and a traditional Korea musical per- Hisayoshi, the Queen of Peace, you have to take care formance. O Founder's address, of this seed and raise it well to blos- presentation of bou- som and bear true fruit in the remain-

that the IIPC that Rev. Moon him a little gift from Chile. AMBASSADORS founded is truly expressing Hearts are touched by God and from page 7 the power of people of faith sometimes even healed. that know that the desire of Ambassadors for Peace from of Peace before in many different coun- God is that we all sacrifice for America, Europe and Asia. Sac- tries, nowhere in the world is there such and live for others. The Ambas- rifice now. This is the "7th Day" a profound heartfelt longing for the divi- sadors for Peace made enor- of our historic March to end all sion of the people to be ended. The peo- mous sacrifices. Some of boundaries and walls. We ple are all descendants of Abraham. Last the participants from Ocea- must go forward with Absolute night an unusual thing occurred, as the nia paid over $4000 just in Faith, Absolute Love and men crossed, Arab Muslim and Israeli airfare alone. Its a miracle Absolute Obedience. This is Jewish men crossed the bridge and began that they could make it. One the time when the Kingdom of to weep. It was overwhelming. Pastor from Sydney Australia God has already been secured. One Jewish woman who was passing said, "The moment I got the With each step we take in love by and saw the beautiful bridge and felt invitation to come to the Holy we transform our families, our moved by the music and the tears came Land, I knew that God was communities our nations and in an observed. She shared with Father calling me." Now today as now the Middle East. Hatoum - a I walk with Muslims, Chris- Sacrifice yourself and come "I can't believe my eyes. This is what Sheikh Ali Birani and myself. This Israeli tians and Jews I feel that I can express to the Holy Land. Help every Ambassador Israel needs. This is what is in the hearts leader is one of those most supported by the real love of Jesus. I'm walking the for Peace to go to the Holy Land. Now of so many. We deeply want to end the America in the work of bringing Israelis way of Jesus. I'm walking the way of and Palestinians together through the is the time that peace can be realized. love. " Geneva Accords. Again, he shared with Recently in Tel Aviv a very important One Australian member us that the accords definitely need the Rabbi said to us, "Don't hesitate, you of Parliament said, "I've Interreligious support of Muslims, Chris- are changing the Holy Land. You are the been an Ambassador for tians and Jews that are only ones that have the power to actual- Peace for a couple of years, harmonized. I can see and feel from meet- Service for Peace is ing and talking to people doing a great work here that the Ambassadors for with Massimo and Baruch Peace are bringing all the Shalev. Imagine Pales- networks of people of faith tinian youth working side together to focus on peace. by side with Israeli youth I'm overwhelmed by what to serve humanity - it hap- I see and here about what pened and a more beau- this is doing to help peo- tiful thing occurred. The ple here. As Father Hatum Palestinian youth slept in said, by the Ambassadors the in Israeli homes. The from the world coming here we are not hate and the suffering. We want to Walls are coming down !!!! only encouraging the peace process but embrace. This gives me hope. Maybe Love is spreading we are giving confidence and energy to someday the top leader of Israel and the throughout the Holy Land. the people who are here to "work" con- top Palestinian leader could cross the Imagine what's its like stantly for peace. I can see that we are ly bring Muslims, Christians and Jews bridge together !!" when we go to Hospitals with 400 peo- literally giving energy and hope to the together. When you do it, the nation will That day will come if we fulfill our ple bringing gifts for the children. It people to stand up for reconciliation and be healed and the people set free." O responsibility. The Peace Kingdom is moves the whole family. The child can peace." coming right before our eyes. The Ambas- never forget a person from Latin Ameri- The MoP met one of the key Israeli sadors for Peace in Israel and from the ca, Africa or Oceania coming up to his leaders that evening with a Muslim Pro- nations of the World are seeing clearly bed side and praying for him and giving fessor Dr. Michael from Australia and september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 9

September 2004 Unification News 9 August 20th Blessing and Celebration

he Blessing that occured on to build the Peace Kingdom. More 120 the Parents of Heav- August 20th was based on participants and Crown of Peace recip- en and Earth). First the grace and forgiveness for ients came from America. Former Con- proclaimed in 1997, all humanity. Presidents gressman, the Rev. Dr. Walter Faun- this holiday signifies (former and current), prime troy, praised Rev. and Mrs. Moon for that from that time ministers,T and the world's great reli- their sacrifice and dedication and the safe settlement gious leaders gathered for this Bless- unchanging committment to tear down of True Parents was ing and to support our True Parents as the walls and build the Kingdom of secured and that the King and Queen of Peace. Repre- Peace. nothing could reverse sentatives from the nations of the world An Interfaith rally of 21,000 was their eternal foun- and the religious leaders from Chris- held at Sun Moon University celebrat- dation. This caused tianity, Islam, Judaism and all the faiths ing the 8th Chil Pal Jeol (Declaration the liberation of all of the world led a procession to honor of the Realm of the Cosmic Sabbath for humanity. Father and Mother Moon. True ly new era. We are now to become rev- The IIFWP Conference and Father's speech began with extem- olutionaries of love and truly focus every Convocation concluded with poraneous remarks focusing on aspect of our lives on living for the sake a very moving closing ban- the revolution of indemnity (unity of others. quet. Key figures from Korea of mind and body, husband and The celebration broke out into a were in attendance and sup- wife), revolution of conscience moment demonstrating the "liberation" ported the Peace Kingdom (as the dwelling of God, you are of all ancestors when an American Indi- that Rev. Sun Myung Moon guided by your concience) and an leader danced while a Korean Folk is now proclaiming. Perfor- revolution of heart (you become song was beautifully sung by one of mances by the Little Angels one with God's heart to serve Korea's great artists. Joy filled the and testimonies by partici- and save humanity). atmosphere as you could feel that the pants brought the represen- Father's address gave a new Native America Indian people could tatives from the nations of foundation for the Peace King- dance freely on the world stage before the world together with a feel- dom. He proclaimed that the new all of history. Father and Mother were ing of authority and power heaven and earth has now been revealed. We are living in a total- beaming with joy. O

ust sixty days after Blessings in New Jersey share the blessing of God and True Parents through offer- the new church blessed children helped with the holy made this event possible and success- ing a new sanctuary on 374 Squaw building was acquired, on water. We had the holy wine ceremony ful. Brook Road in North Haledon, New Jer- Sunday night 7/25/2004, before the main event. During the bless- On August 19, 2004 at 9 PM, the sey. The dedication ceremony will be we held the Blessing cere- ing ceremony we had some problems New York Korean Family Church in held on Sunday, September 5, 2004 at monyJ joining the WCSF 2004 in Korea with the Internet connection but we North Haledon, New Jersey held the 3 pm. Your participation will be great- via the Internet. It was a truly histor- managed it on our own. We had 5 newly Blessing for Registration in Cheon Il ly appreciated. Rev. Shin, Dong Mo is ical moment. We prepared our new wedded couples including 3 Korean Guk for the Revolution of True Heart the pastor. Han, Hun Taek is the chief church with our utmost effort. We put couples, 1 western couple, and 1 sin- and for True Liberation and Complete officer of the New Church Committee.O our wooden hand made church logo in gle western bride. These western cou- Freedom. the front and we put out the all hand ples came all the way from Florida. At 8:50 PM the sanctuary was filled made church sign outside. We prepared There were more than 50 guests and with the blessed members and their the long blessing banner for the event. 30 KEA members in the audience. children as we began Every member worked so hard prepar- Soon as we finished the Blessing cer- the Holy Wine cere- ing for the event until the last moment. emony we took pictures with the cou- mony. Everyone was We decorated the sanctuary just like a ples and the family members. We held deeply grateful to wedding place. the Indemnity stick ceremony followed True Parents for their Rev. and Mrs. Dongmo Shin served by the Blessing ceremony. Everyone grace and hearts. as the officiators. 7 KEA couples served cheered for the newly wedded couples Every member as the officiators’ attendants and 2 for their bright future. determined to renew This new church their faith at that was the perfect time. The main event place for such event. was broadcasted via We thank Heaven- the internet followed ly Father and True by the Holy Wine cer- Parents for allow- emony. It was ing us to have this truly a great bless- historical event in ing for everyone newly purchased in this new prov- place. And we also idential era. would like to rec- As we enter into ognize those who the new provi- dential era, New York Korean Family Church would like to september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 10

10 Unification News September 2004 ACLC Prayer Breakfast in Chicago

by John Prevost happy to be togeth- er. n August 17, At the final around 60 moment, Rev. Samuel people gath- Day stood up and ered at Elder gave a testimony Benton's about being pulled Ochurch in Chicago and over by the police. He heard a wonderful testi- was wondering why mony from Min. Andre he was pulled over Smith of his experience in but was not scared Israel. He explained the because he knew that importance of he was not speeding. Christians work- The police officer ing to help liber- explained that he had ate Jesus' home- noticed a clergy mark land from war on his license plate, and hatred. We and he stopped the pastor also welcomed to ask for prayer for him- two new pastors, self and his wife because one who was they were contemplating invited by our divorce. Pastor Day togeth- Chicago Ambas- er with some other minis- sador for Peace, ters came out and prayed Elizabeth Kuro- for the policeman. The next ha, and another day the policeman called who came down him and reported that he from Madison, and his wife had reconciled Wisconsin. tion in America today and helped and were healed from the Everyone also listened attentively give the audience a larger perspec- devil of divorce. to our main speaker, Rev. Bruce Sutchar, tive of the work of the American Cler- HALLELUJAH! The power who gave a wonderful presentation gy Leadership Conference at this deep memories with the pastors in of ACLC is real! Everyone about our influential work for peace time. attendance who have worked with us enjoyed the testimony of God's work, in the Middle East. He also explained The atmosphere at the prayer break- for many years. Everyone felt a one- and this prayer breakfast became anoth- about the reality of the family situa- O fast felt like a loving family, as we shared ness or a kindred spirit and were so er memorable event in Chicago. ACLC Monthly Prayer Breakfast, Los Angeles

by Rev. Henning ber 2002 Bless- fessor and hosting pastor for ing was shown the event who said of his expe- ith the theme "Honor- that testified to rience in the classes, "If you ing Parents and the power of the want to know the real Jesus Strengthening Fami- Blessing and Christ, you need to attend lies," a powerful month- explained True these classes." The second ly prayer breakfast held Parents' lifetime testimony affirmed that the inW Los Angeles on Saturday, August of work for world two-hour drive to attend each 21. Four major purposes were outlined peace. The final session was truly worth the in the three-hour meeting attended by segment show- trip. Several people signed up nearly 100 guests. After the classic ing Dr. E. V. for the Divine Principle stud- Gospel sounds of the "Mighty Men of Hillπs testify- ies Christ" and the welcoming remarks of ing about his "The Path to Peace" video the Rev. Dr. William R. Johnson, our personal com- addressed the final purpose new Co-Convenor, the breakfast was mitment to the of the meeting, followed by underway with some readings, prayers Blessing move- the stirring speech by Minis- and a delicious home-style buffet. The ment stirred ter Mark Tengan, the Out- breakfast interlude was also highlighted the emotions. reach Coordinator. He out- by the sounds of the "Fabulous Impe- A short expla- lined the schedule and pur- rial Gospel Singers." nation of the pose of the World Peace Mr. Andy Weiss, Director of the Amer- significance of Pilgrimage and urged ican Freedom Coalition in San Diego the cheon il guk those who felt called to delivered a slide presentation on the Blessing followed, and leave their registration first major purpose of the meeting: hon- then Rev. Ku prayed papers with the ush- oring parents at the Parentsπ Day cer- over the Holy Wine ers at the door. Three emonies throughout the greater Los that would be dis- decided that day to Angeles area and also a proposal for a tributed by four Peace attend the pilgrimage. grand ACLC Parents of the Year Awards Family Church pas- While all considered Assembly in 2005. The proposal is for tor couples to the the pilgrimage oppor- an annual event in August complete entire breakfast par- tunity, the Fabulous with certificates of recognition from ticipants. Then the Imperial Gospel high-level officials, awards and prizes benediction Singers sang, "On My for winners of essay contests and choir prayer was given Way to Jerusalem," an old competitions, and presentations on in Korean. country-gospel hit. what makes for true families that ful- The third pur- The breakfast closed with fill Godπs desire as mentioned in Matthew pose was the some special presentations, 5:48. "Building True including a Korean Ambas- Afterwards, a video on the Decem- Families" pres- sador for Peaceπs gift of a entation that picture of the Korean nation- Give a highlighted al flower, the rose of Sharon, seven principles with an American flag in the Gift Subscription of successful background. Elder Wright to the marriages. This, delivered a fervent prayer, in fact, is a Divine Principle sampler of the Unification and all agreed that this had been a very UNIFICATION NEWS that began the pitch for the next series Worldview Seminar. Two great testi- exciting and well-spent morning. O monies were shared, the first by a pro- september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 11

September 2004 Unification News 11 2004 International Mister and Miss University

remarkable pageant was sue the true beauty of humanity ly, Mr. America, Mr. Chinese Taipei, held at the Grand Hilton such universal value in beauty Mr. Kenya, Mr. Korea, Mr. Sri Lanka, Hotel in Seoul — the 26th that goes on the idea of living for Ms. America, Ms. Chinese Taipei, Mr. and Miss University the sake of others and the ideal Ms. Hungary, Ms. Kenya, and Ms. International Beauty Pageant family. The pageant offers to pro- Tianjin China. All of them were whereA 14 young men and 14 young mote true beauty of humanity all called later for the Question and women vie for the grand titles as the over the world. Answer Portion. 26th Mister and Miss University 2004. Then the MMU video introduc- At last, the most awaited moment The victorious winners as this year’s tion was shown on two large video has arrived, the announcement of Mister and Miss University 2004 were walls built at the left and right side winners: Mr. Chinese Taipei, Yi Cheng Hu of & of the stage followed by the intro- The most excellent in service Ms. Kenya, Robai Muslivi Khamasi who duction of judges who were name- and participation, Most Special is a very statuesque lady at her age. ly, Dr. Kyung June Lee, Presidnet Award goes to Mr. Nepal, Nitesh Both of them not only has beauty but Sun Moon University and Chair- Karki & Ms. America, April Deller. person of MMU Korea, then Mrs. The First Runner-Ups were Mr. has what we call the X-factor that is to Russia, Philippines, and Columbia. Irina Shushkevich, former First Lady Kenya, Lonina Leteipan & Ms. Chinese convey the best message on how we After that was the video of the Sri of the Republic of Belarus, Hon. Hamil- Taipei, Pei-Ying Chu. This year’s Mis- could make a change in the world. Lanka Project were last year’s Mister ton Green, former Prime Minister of ter and Miss University 2004: Mr. Chi- This year's participating nations were and Miss University, Mr. Fadle Saad Guyana, Mrs. Ludmilla Tichon, wife of composed of Korea, Japan, America, and Ms. Charlotte M. Shih former Chairman of Knesset in Israel, Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Hungary, went as the Campus Ambas- Amb. Rene Francisco Umana Chin- Columbia, Russia, Nepal, sadors for Peace last April chilla, Honduras Ambas- Sri Lanka, Tianjin China, 18 to 29. They learned that sador in Korea, Sir. Chinese Taipei, Kenya, MMU is not just a beauty Nicholas N. Kettrie, Chair- and Lebanon. Each pair pageant but a process of man of Eleanor Roosevelt walked the stage at the experiential learning to Institute for Justice and opening program with their embrace the differences of Peace in Washington colorful and glittering tra- others and believe that diver- D.C., Hon. Young Hee ditional costumes. The sity is a plus and not a minus. Suh, Secretary General sight of the candidates Once again the candidates of the IIFWP Peace brought sparkles in the paraded in their formal wear Ambassadors, Prof. eyes of the audience more followed by the intermission Lynne L. Kim, Director so for the judges who are number, a performance from of International Coop- very excited to the out- the Colors of Love where they eration of Sun Moon Uni- nese Taipei, Yi-Cheng Hu & Ms. Kenya, come of the pageant as rendered their two new songs from their versity, Prof. Keun Joon Kim, Kyung- Robai Musilivi Khamasi. Emcees for each one of them introduced them- latest album, “Enough” and ……… and won College of Arts, and lastly, Jae this year’s pageant were Mr. Joe Hoon selves. one from their first album, “Never Lose Bong Ha, Media Critic. Chae and Ms. Jungwha Jessica Richard- After that Dr. Kyung Jun Lee, Pres- Someday”. COL is a group of 4 beau- Next highlight of the event was the son. Special thanks to the supporters, ident of Sun Moon University gave the tiful young girls who sing songs of peace. Talent Presentations from the best per- the WCSF, Sun Moon University, Grand welcoming remarks saying that ancient Finally the top 10 finalists were formances of the candidates from Tian- Hilton Hotel, Chongyohak Shinmun, beauty included more goodness and announced as the audience long for jin China, Chinese Taipei, Kenya, Korea, and the Kenya Tourist Board. O righteous lifestyle. This contest pur- their bets to be called. They were name- september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 12

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hanks to Hyun Jin Nim’s vision and leadershipThe Second International S over the past 3 years, second had also prayed there while had a tremendous impact on her heart. generationT education has Father was away. STF mem- She listened to the tearful testimony leapt forward to a whole bers had a tearful unison of our elder Korean sister. Every time new level. Hyun Jin Nim prayer at Father’s rock at Mrs. Borneman said Jeung Jin Nim’s has been very eager to Belvedere they visited the his- name, tears came to her eyes. This expand STF throughout torical garage where Father moved the STF member so deeply and the world as quickly as spoke so many times and True Family became more real to her. possible. His dream is prayed together again at the Other brothers and sisters testified to raise up a new gen- Holy Rock. that they could connect in prayer on eration of leaders who One second generation this holy ground with the heart of True can inherit God’s Prov- European sister gave a testi- Parents and True Family and come to idence and liberate the mony expressing that she had a new realization of the depth of True heart of our True Par- never met True Parents before. Family’s course. They also could re- ents. The Second STF She shared that her impres- determine to vindicate True Parents International Assembly, sions of True Family had sim- and inherit God’s providence. When held this year in New ply come from photos in they heard that the home of the True York from July 31 to Today’s World magazine, with Family was to become a museum soon, August 4th, was a beautiful smiles and clothes, they asked, “Will True Parents ever tremendous success. and her understanding had come back here again?” little realizing Over 300 STF members, been very superficial. She had that True Parents would unexpected- 18 to 20 years old, from never realized the real situa- ly arrive 3 days later from Alaska! the US, Europe, Japan, tion of True Family. Because On the second day they attended and Korea, were very of her training on the front- Sunday Service at Salem United excited to welcome their brothers and grounds of East Garden and Belvedere. line through STF, coming to this place Methodist Church in Harlem NY. This sisters from a new chapter just estab- The morning orientation included a lished this year in Latin America. brief talk on God’s Providence and STF members prepared for the Assem- the course True Parents’ and True bly through at least one year of hard Family have walked in order to work on the frontline witnessing and advance God’s providence here in fundraising, where they are trained America. 95% of the STF members through their own experiences to become had never been to East Garden. rooted in the culture of heart and liv- They gathered in the main meeting ing for the sake of others. room to meet with our elder sister, One of Hyun Jin Nim’s dreams has Sang Moo Borneman. She enthu- been to also establish an education and siastically answered the questions leadership training program for mid- of second generation about the lives dle and high school age second gener- of the True Parents and True Fam- ation as a preparation for STF. Simul- ily. They were deeply moved as they taneous with the Assembly this week, walked through True Parents’ his- the historical Junior STF Kickoff work- torical dining room and Father’s shop began at Camp Sunrise, NY. 200 holy ground and prayer rock out- middle and high school age second gen- side on the grounds. Mrs. Borne- eration young teenagers gathered at man shared the story of how Father Camp Sunrise for 2 weeks to partici- prayed at this holy ground espe- pate in an experiential training course cially before he went to Danbury, in Service for Peace projects, outdoor often in the rain, refusing the pro- adventure challenge and 3 days of ele- tection of an umbrella, every morn- mentary fundraising training. 50 STF ing before 5am. The True Children USA members were helping this workshop as staff. One of the goals of this year’s STF Assembly was to gener- ate momentum for these Junior STF members to inherit the spirit and culture of their elder STF brothers and sisters. The three other goals of the Assem- bly for STF members were to: Realize our true identity as a member of the extended true family Experience the joy and excitement of living for the greater good Impact the world by build- ing a new level of international teamwork All activities were planned to accomplish these goals. The theme was: Creating Momen- tum for Second Generation to Embody Core Values: Vertical tradition, Living for the Sake of Others, Ownership, Team Work, and Dream Big. The participants and staff experi- enced a tremendous support from Heavenly Father as the Assembly took on a dimen- sion far beyond their expec- tations. To set the internal tone for the Assembly, the first day began with a tour to the holy september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 13

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ership is not about position, and it is appreciation and value from him. They not easy. The burden of leadership is were deeply grateful for all his invest- l STF Assembly a heavy and lonely one. He said that ment and love as an eternal treasure the second generation must “earn for all of us. their stripes” in order to qualify as On the last day of the Assembly, STF visit to the church where True Mother different languages, the whole room true leaders, through experiential learn- members had the unexpected Blessing spoke a few years ago was to give par- rocked with energy and excitement, ing on the front line. of being invited to East Garden again, ticipants an opportunity to connect to with STF members jumping up and He challenged them asking why they this time for Hoon Dok Hae with True the heart of True Parents who have down and calling out to their brothers came to STF. One said, “Because I have Parents! been working so hard to restore Chris- and sisters of Korea, Japan, US, Europe to accomplish God’s will.” He asked, About half of them had never seen tianity. and Latin America. When Hyun Jin “Why do you think I do this? Unlike True Parents in person before. Their After the service, STF members worked Nim arrived to greet a room full of enthu- many Unification church members I high spirit lifted up the atmosphere of on three Service for Peace projects. siastic STF members, all dressed in don’t do this because I have to or because the whole room. As True Father spoke, There they could practice internation- their black STF T-shirts, one by one I believe that True Father is the mes- he had such an intimate give and take al team work, rising above and beyond each group presented a specially pre- siah, the Lord of the Second Advent, with these enthusiastic young people. differences, and setting the example of pared greeting to Hyun Jin Nim. but because I love my parents. If this Every one of them was transformed by melting down racial and national bar- Hyun Jin Nim’s Speech was the high is the mission riers by working side by side in the point of the entire Assembly. Over 1000 God has given streets of Harlem. Many people pass- members came for this precious oppor- to them, I want ing by were impressed with these bright tunity. The room was completely packed to support my young people serving with such joy and with standing room only. Not only STF parents out of enthusiasm, wearing their STF T-shirts, and Jr. STF members, but also the local love. When we and representing the culture of heart Family Federation members, STF par- do our mission to the community. ents and younger Second Generation out of love, suf- On August 2nd the Junior STF came were able to connect to the heart of fering is no to the New Yorker to join in with their Hyun Jin Nim, and his filial heart to longer suffer- elder STF brothers and sisters, who liberate the heart of God and True Par- ing. I invest not had been waiting with great anticipa- ents. Without using a translator he because I have tion and preparing to welcome them spoke for over three hours. Even Hyun to but because with genuine care and love. For the Jin Nim was surprised when he looked I want to, as a next two days they prepared together at his watch at 6 pm. The audience was filial son.” for the high point of the Assembly: to completely united in spirit with an eager Many STF meet with Hyun Jin Nim. attitude to hear his words. One could members testi- In preparation for Hyun Jin Nim’s hear a pin drop as he held their com- fied how they speech, members shared impressive plete attention. feel Hyun Jin video reports on the activities of STF Hyun Jin Nim shared deeply and Nim looks in their countries, and their testimonies candidly about his personal life, his tri- deeply into their of meeting God and the heart of True als, and his insight into what makes a hearts and spir- Parents and True Family on the front true leader. He emphasized that becom- its. They feel so line. Many testimonies reflected their ing a leader starts with living for the much love, tearful experiences of God’s love and a sake of oth- deep heartistic connection with Hyun ers. The Jin Nim. As they sang holy songs in 4 course of lead- september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 14

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by Rev. M. Jenkins On the high mountaintops in the northern part of Japan, in the snow, truly great man arrived in as he reached the peak of one sum- Washington, DC. Rev. Jim mit, he felt the spirit of God touch Mr.MachidaW Flynn and I were able to him and remind him of the fact that welcome Mr. Machida to his father had been a military police- his wife returned to Japan and met they draw out the sacrificial spirit in Fairfax, Virginia, near Dulles man in Seoul, Korea, at a time when with her husband, who, inspired by his the people. America is especially sen- Airport.A We had dinner that evening, Korea was severely oppressed by the walk in Korea, then felt called by God sitive when people give love and sacri- as he is just completing his trip from Japanese. Something stirred in his soul to go to North Korea. Having just served fice. I believe that Father and Motherís San Francisco to Washington, 3000 America, his wife felt deeply in her heart sacrificial spirit for America is going to miles on foot. I must say that that he could not successfully begin to touch the hearts of the people when I saw his tan complexion, make this journey in the north of this nation. bright smile and healthy appear- and contribute to the unification Mr. Machidaπs one prayer is that the ance, he probably is the most of the Fatherland without first purity and innocence of True Father healthy person in the United making a walk and prayer for will now be publicly understood. When States right now. But most impor- peace to America. he began his journey, he proclaimed tantly, he is a person that has a Father Moon has made it clear that God has called him to set some truly beautiful heart for God, True that the only way the father of a condition as an elder brother, as a Parents and all humanity. family can truly be uplift- As we shared over dinner con- ed is when the mother and cerning his life course and espe- the son cooperate togeth- cially his calling to do the Walk er based on Heavenís direc- for Peace, it became very clear tion. With this theme in that this was no ordinary man. mind, Mr. Machida real- Having lived 14 years in the Unit- ized that representing ed States, he came to love Amer- Japan he had to also ica deeply. Then he moved to embrace America as his Japan with his family as an 1800 wife did. With the spirit of couple and continued to work for victory coming from the the providence there. It was in the year and he felt that just walking in prayer elder son nation, he would then 1998 when he heard Fatherπs speech across his own nation was not enough be able to walk through North calling all members to demonstrate for to really call the power of Heaven to Korea and hopefully contribute truth and righteousness and to stand protect and to lift up our True Parents to the unification of North and up proudly for True Parents that some- before the world. He felt he had to go South. That was the spirit behind thing special touched his heart. to Korea, but this time he had to go to his coming to America. He began a walk across Japan from Korea to repent as the son of a military On June 1, starting from the the north to the south, even taking a policeman. Therefore, in the year 2002 holy ground established in San Fran- blessed couple, to somehow address he walked across cisco, he began this long, arduous jour- the fact that True Father had been inno- Korea, going from ney. But truly Mr. Machida is a man of cent throughout his course in Ameri- the northern part of joy, a man of love and a man of peace. ca. As the major Christian denomina- South Korea to the Because of this humble loving spirit, tions and Senator Orrin Hatch from southern tip. Qui- in which he appreciated even the small- Judiciary Committee proclaimed, etly, silently, with- est act of support, he touched the hearts "Father Moon had done no wrong out any fanfare or of our blessed central families and Amer- and should not have been convicted of expectation of recog- ican members, as well as those of the any crime." With their support nition, he simply American people. He said to us at din- as well as the support of major denom- walked for peace and ner the other night, "I am just so inations, innocence was proclaimed, walked in prayer, grateful that the American members but the court record has not been cor- knowing that some- did so much to help me on this jour- rected. how his prayers ney. Everywhere I went, they offered We know that this is our course and would be answered. me food, a place to rest and wanted to our responsibility as God-loving peo- As he completed walk with me." He felt the Abel ple. Any misrepresentation of Godís this journey in side of America represented by our representatives in their work for Amer- Korea, his wife was members who truly supported his his- ica must be corrected. Just as our heart sacrificing in Okla- toric prayer. But also the general pub- is truly to go to the Middle East and ferry from the south to Okinawa, then homa City as a missionary--one of the lic came out, representing the other correct the misunderstandings between from Okinawa to Hokkaido. He com- thousands of Japanese missionaries aspect of America, pleted his north-south who came to America representing all the journey walking with a motherís heart. people of this nation. across Hokkaido Feeling the call from our They also came out Island. In the year True Parents that to and supported in 2000, something told indemnify the history of every city. There was him again that he Japan as an enemy virtually no incident must walk as a con- nation to America, the of anything but sup- dition of prayer and Japanese missionaries port for him. Our sacrifice from the east had to come to Ameri- young second gen- to the west of Japan, ca and serve and love eration leader, Mr. but this time he felt and sacrifice for the Jesse Berndt, drove he had to go to every Christians, winning their all the way from prefecture of the hearts and bringing them Nevada to Washing- nation. In 2000 he to the Blessing. Through these mis- ton, DC, protecting completed that journey. sionaries, combined with the national and praying for Mr. messiahs and our Machidaís walk for blessed families in peace. America, the spirit Everywhere Mr. of God moved and a Machida went peo- most important con- ple came out, offer- dition in history was ing water, offering set in which 144,000 food. Two days ago a Christian leaders par- biker pulled up, took of the holy wine, pulled $20 from his thus becoming pocket, and gave it engrafted into the lin- to Mr. Machida and eage of Heaven. said, "God bless Upon completing you." 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religious unity and har- light of God as a new body of believers, mony will give inspiration with the full power to come together as and guiding light to the one family before God and build the parliaments as nations of Kingdom of God on earth, where there aWalksAmerica the world promote peace will be no more war and no more blood- Jesus and his own family, we face among and with their shed, and where the prophecies of the those who misunderstood the work neighbors. Bible will be fulfilled. of Rev. Moon, and in some cases From the Washington Mr. Machida stirred the soul of Amer- sought to imprison him or kick him Monument we walked to ica. Tonight we celebrate with a ban- out of this country. the holy ground in front quet his victory in this phase. The next Mr. Machidaís walk and prayer is of the White House. When portion of his journey will begin on Sep- certainly shedding light on all of this, Mr. Machida greeted Dr. tember 1, during which he will walk for this quiet and almost forgotten Yang, Father Moonís rep- from Washington to New York City, to issue concerning Father and Moth- resentative in America, East Garden, and then on to Danbury er Moon came to the forefront again he burst into tears. This itself, offering his prayers to God that during his walk for peace, when news phase of his journey, the work for reconciliation and peace reports highlighted the Crown of Peace from the West Coast to and the history of True Parentsí love award on Capitol Hill. With the inter- the East Coast, had been for humanity and sacrifice for America national news that Father Moon was successfully completed, will be made known. The wishes of those honored by religious and political and now with Dr. Yang millions of Christians represented by leaders, many news reports also repeat- he could offer it to Heav- their denominations, wishes of millions ed the fact that Father Moon went to en. Mr. Machida wept of Muslims represented by the sheiks, prison in America. However, we are with joy and also with and the wishes of millions of Jews who reminded that Jesus went to prison, a deep heart of love. At felt the grace and love of God as these St. Paul went to prison, and Martin the holy ground Rev. three faiths have been coming togeth- Luther King went to prison. Virtually Jenkins reviewed the er will now be fulfilled. Peace will come, every historic figure that truly stood history and the course and Godís truth will be revealed con- as Godís representative went through of the coronation of cerning Father and Mother Moon. the prison course. Jesus on December 22, The essence of Father and Mother Therefore, during Mr. Machidaís 2003, and the Crown Moon's ministry and life work is living walk for peace, reports brought out of Peace awards to for the sake of others with the heart of the fact that Father Moon had been in Father and Mother true love that knows no boundaries or prison. However, this truly must have Moon on February 4, barriers, that has no preference or bias. been the work of God, because it allowed March 23 and again on Such love is distributed by God for all us to share with all of Americaís top August 20, the day of children of all races and religions. This leaders the findings of Sen. Hatch and True Fatherís liberation is Godís love. the Judiciary Committee, as well as from Danbury prison. Thank you, Mr. Machida, for your the statements of the National Coun- On that day Rev. Moon beautiful spirit, for lifting up America, offered a prayer for all and for giving your inspiration now as cil of Churches, the Southern Chris- would come as Godís people united people that all humanity, all races, all we go to the Middle East. With the power tian Leadership Conference, the Amer- together. Now Father Moon is proclaiming nations, all peoples, and all religions of Godís love with us, we will bring peace ican Civil Liberties Union, the African that the end of darkness and evil will would receive the grace of God, be lib- on earth.O Methodist Episcopal churches, and occur as Muslims, Christians and Jews erated from any stain or barrier or dif- many civil rights leaders who upon unite together not only in America but ficulty from their past history, and be meticulous review of the facts proclaimed also in the Middle East and through- free to stand in the that Rev. Moon was railroaded, mis- out the world. He says that this inter- understood, and falsely convicted. We never know how Heaven will work when someone real- ly commits his mind to serve God, and with a loving heart sacrifices for the sake of the people. When Mr. Machida arrived at the Lincoln Memorial, it was mov- ing to see him stand- Colors of the Heart Patsy Casino ing before Abraham Lincoln today, and then walking through the Korean War Memorial and to the Pacific sec- tion of the World War II memorial, where he prayed that Japan and America as former ene- mies will now recon- cile forever and become pillars for the work of peace in history. We then walked with him over to the Washing- ton Monument, where on September 18, 1976, Father Moon was received by over 300,000 Americans, and proclaimed that the end of communism 25% of the proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to the Coalition for Religious Freedom september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 16

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for the 5:00 am prayer. He came tehhuman heart. The essence PEACE with such an inspiration and of the struggle in the Middle from page 1 confidence. Father Moon "Does East is rooted in separation the peace." from God. That's why the voice of religion is needed." paper in Nazareth has printed three Candlelight Vigil Commemo- Since the 9/11 attacks, stories about us. One was on our Heart rating September 11 to Heart March last month, then Lord some people say that there is Ahmed's visit as an Ambassador for Three doves symbolizing peace no way for Muslims, Chris- Peace, and today a full-page article will were released at the climax of tians and Jews to work togeth- come out. The impact in the cities and the September 11 vigil in er. But the American Clergy villages of Israel is now gaining momen- Jerusalem's Independence Park, Leadership Conference focused tum. but one kept returning to the on verses in the Holy Scrip- Also, several Jewish organizations hands of people who believe that tures and the Qur'an that say are beginning to trust us. On Sunday the solution to violence comes we must respect each other. morning we will have a prayer of repen- from God. "Peace will come not by tance at Yad Vashem (the Holocaust Eleven hundred people from might or power, but by God's Museum). This is being advised and 41 nations came to the World spirit," said Rev. Jenkins, quot- guided by our rabbis here. Already peo- Peace Pilgrimage in the Holy ing the Biblical prophet Jere- ple are talking about it. It is very seri- Land believing that"it is better miah. Professor Ian Hall from ous. We are going through an educa- to light one candle than to curse Oxford University in England, tion recommended by the rabbis in order the darkness." That was how chanted the words of the poem to understand the roots of the Holo- Archbishop G. Augustus Stallings, ofJohn Donne, "Will thou for- caust. Jr., co-convenor of the Ameri- give?" We are going to have "Culture of can Clergy Leadership Confer- The brisk breeze blew out Peace" evening at the "Lincoln Cen- ence, introduced the candlelight many candles, but people kept ter" of Israel. Based on the blessing of vigil. relighting theirs from neigh- having as an Ambassador for Peace Dr. As darkness settled in and boring candles. Dr. Shuki Ben Ian Hall (Professor of Music at Oxford the Holy City emerged from its Ami, Director of the Emil Frank University and Conductor of the BBC Sabbath rest, first one drum Institute in Jerusalem, brought Orchestra and many more world class and then another established smudge and a peace pipe to events) we are going to have a night the rhythm for the vigil. Then share with the Native Ameri- empasizing a "Culture of Peace" through Native American leaders joined can's, who stayed around after the performing arts. We will have rec- their voices calling upon all the vigil dispersed to contin- onciliation there on a new foundation, humanity and all creation to ue their songs and chants for guided by Mr. David Eaton and Dr. Hall. spread the desire for peace peace. throughout the universe. This has opened up an incredible new Yad Vashem ceremony relationship with the Jewish commu- "I greet you in the name of the nity. one God of humanity-- the God "God's first love was Israel," The Women's Federation for World of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob-- Rev. Michael W. Jenkins Peace of Israel is working with their the God of Judaism, Christian- announced to a hall of 1100 European and American counterparts ity, and Islam," Rev. Michael participants in the World Peace to bring a new level of impact to the Jenkins proclaimed. "At this seri- Pilgrimage in Jerusalem on powerful experience of the Bridge of ous moment in history, we offer September 12, 2004. Peace ceremony. This time it is going our condolences and prayers for People came from Europe, to be done overlooking the city from the those who lost their loved one Eurasia and North America to Promenade, which is a breathtaking in the 9/11 attacks in the U.S, set conditions of reconciliation view of the Dome of the Rock and the as well as those innocent vic- among people of different races, whole city of Jerusalem. We are pray- tims of violence in Russia, Israel, religions, nationalities and cul- ing seriously that the most important Palestinian Terrotories. We offer tures. Rev. Jenkins reviewed Jewish and Palestinian women will our condolences for those who lost their tone for the vigil across from the U.S. the process of reconciliationt that began cross the bridge together. Please pray lives in the war in Iraq, and for the loss Consulate. Imam Haitham Bundakji, with 120 Christian ministers taking that the mothers' hearts will have huge of innocent lives around the world." of of the Islamic Society of Orange Coun- down their crosses and reaching out to impact in healing the family of Abra- Prayers and music set the solemn ty, California, referred to the 19 ter- rabbis in a mutual repentance and for- ham. rorists who led planes into giveness on May 23, 2003, in the same This is the power of God unfold- buildings three years ago. room of the Jerusalem Hyatt Regency ing and the work of the Peace "But they did not do this in Hotel where the World Peace Pilgrim- Kingdom. Incredible sacrifices my name or the name of age was assembling. This continued are being made, but when we see Islam," he added. "We con- with a ceremony on December 22, in the suffering of the Jewish and demn that attack and all forms which key Jewish leaders offered a crown Palestinian families here and the of terrorism. Osama Bin to Jesus in Jerusalem's Independence immense tension that pervades Laden, did you read the same Park, where in an environment of uncertain- Qur'an as I read? I call on the 9/11 candlelight peace vigil was ty and fear, our sacrifice is noth- George W. Bush not to hold held the night before. ing. Through our sacrifice, hope 1 billion Muslims around the "How many does it take to be faith- is filling the hearts of the people. world responsible for eter- ful?" Rev. Jenkins asked. "One." God Father Hatoum explained (in a rorism. Let's secure skies, told Moses that if one person kept the beautiful form of English with an land and seas, but not by law and was faithful to the tabernacle, Arabic accent) that Father Moon attacking countries. I call God would continue to bless the peo- is"doing the peace." While oth- upon Rev. and Mrs. Moon, ple of Israel. ers are "talking," Father Moon king and queen of peace, to Hundreds of people decided to come is "doing." Because he is doing bring solutions. As a Mus- on this pilgrimage to help turn the world it "we (the people of the Holy Land) lim leader I extend my con- in a direction of peace. "It's a matter of are all feeling pushed to sacrifice dolences to the families affect- decision-makers," Dr. Eliezer Glaubach, ourselves to push peace forward." ed by violence on 9/11, in four-term member of the Jerusalem City Father Hatoum shared with us Russia and Iraq." Council, stated. "We have a problem of a dream he had during the Decem- Vigil participants includ- decision-makers in both nations. We ber pilgrimage. At 2:00 in the ed representatives of Israel, are politically weak and not spiritually morning he had a dream of Rev. Jordan and the Palestinian strong." Moon appearing to him and say- Territories. "The United States Yad Vashem is a holocaust remem- ing, "How can you sleep when all has been considered the brance institute. It represents what the these people are here from many world's most powerful coun- Nazis did against the European Jews. countries trying to help you achieve try, but it does not have the "Hitler developed the principle that the peace?" Suddenly he woke up. strength to solve the prob- Aryan race is the superior race int he He couldn't sleep. He was deeply lems of the world," Rev. Jenk- world," Dr. Glaubach continued. "That moved. He drove two and a half ins continued."Politics can- is why they carried out what they did. hours to Jerusalem and made it not resolve the problems of They killed not only Jews but handi- september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 17

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capped people, the mentally ill, gyp- The continental representa- of Father he recalls his com- sies, etc. All over the world they tried tives of the World Peace Mission mitment to a life of chong to plan the same thing." come on the foundation of the song. "Sodom and Gomorrah He paused and added, "I personally August 20 ceremony of total grace perished not because of the have acquaintaince with what happened which True Parents held in Korea. people's corruption, but in Europe. We as Jews in Jerusalem "God set the condition to cover because God could not find and all you precious brothers and sis- us," Rev. Jenkins explianed. "We five righteous people," Rev. ters are going together to Yad Vashem are no longer under the curse. Song concluded. "That num- to reconcile, with the motto of repen- Therefore, remove and wash away ber 5 is expanded to the 500 tance and forgiveness. It doesn't work from your heart any sense of members of each continen- one-sided." discrimination or superiority. tal delegation. So if each con- Dr. Glaubach and Dr. Andrew Wil- Let's wash away the stains of his- tinent has 500 righteous peo- son, a Jewish professor at Unification tory. How many times have the ple, they can be saved." He Theological Seminary, had been engaged American Indians stood up to expressed appreciation to the in serios discussion since Dr. Wilson's offer the peace pipe and then Europeans and North Amer- arrival in Jerusalem on the previous have been betrayed. We will not icans for fulfilling that num- morning. "Reconciliation can only come betray you! We will not betray ber. through repentance and forgiveness," you! Let's wash away hsitory's Karen Smith, who heads reported Dr. Glaubach about the con- stain and bring the light of God." the UN office for the Inter- clusion of their discussions. "It is not Dr. Antonio Betancourt, Sec- national and Interreligious easy to forgive, but when we receive retary-General of the World Peace Federation for World Peace, repentance and offer forgiveness, we Pilgrimage, urged participants to had recently arrived in the can have a united world in the future." love their enemy. "To love your Holy Land. "The United Dr. Wilson told the members of the enemy is like dying," he explained. Nations is something Father World Peace Mission, "After the holo- "Today, let's let the part of us that knew he was to be involved caust, many people doubted the exis- hates die." in since his early life," she tence of God. The holocaust was the Dr. Chang Shik Yang, who was said. Christianity, like the cause of the state of Israel. The sur- commissioned by True Parents UN, was prepared to receive vivors came to Israel. However, if Chris- to lead the continental World the Messiah on the global tians and Jews were united in the 1920's Peace Pilgrimages, expressed grat- level. Father speaks of the and 1930's, the holocaust would not itude for the many ambassadors UN and its providential role. have happened." He talked about the for peace and clergy who came However, it has not been able boat-load of 900 European Jewish for thsi historic mission. "Togeth- Heart to Heart Peace Walk to comprehend Father and receive him." refugees who had arrived at the coast er we will build the substantial foun- Father Hatoum drove to Jerusalem She reviewed last year's campaign of the United States and were turned dation for the eternal Kingdom of God from Nazareth to speak to us, as he to distribute the messages from spirit away by President Roosevelt. They were on earth," he concluded. does for every peace mission. "We do world to the UN delegates. Many on also turned away in South the peace," the Greek Melkite priest the pilgrimage had participated in that America. The refugees affirmed after the hoon dok hae effort. "It's not normal for groups to returned to Europe and reading. Towering above the podi- hold a world peace Blessing in a UN perished in the Holocaust. um in his black robe, he called out: room," she observed, "just as it's not "Israel has a particular "We push the peace." He told how normal for members of a UN mission history," Dr. Wilson con- Father appeared to him in his to receive spirit world messages." She tinued. "Jews felt alone and dream last year and woke him up paid tribute to the Japanese women insecure. Jews learned saying, "These people come here who are building a foundation of heart through history that they to do the peace for you and you through their years of sacrificial love can depend on no one. Roo- sleep?" Father Hatoum is not a and devotion to the representatives of sevelt knew by 1942 what man of mere words. For him, action the community of the world's nations. was going on, but he did is important. "Rev. Moon does the Mrs. Smith also explained that no other nothing. Teh Jewish pain peace," he told us. "We are happy NGO has the capacity to mobilize peo- and sense of aloneness to see you come here. You push ple from 160 nations to come to leads to this response to the spirit world. You push each of Jerusalem to work for the cause of terrorism. It leads to build- us to do this. We have changed peace, and the world community is ing the wall. Suicide bomb- here. We are very happy. We thank taking notice. "The real way to effect ings are horrible. Israel you." change is not through the UN officials was attacked by Arab states Rev. Michael Jenkins then intro- but through influencing people in your in 1945, 1967 and 1973. duced Bishop Ki Hun Kim, who own countries," she concluded. "Some- They felt their existence remarked that hoon dok hae is not times we all feel very small, but do not was at stake. Defensive- just a family church tradition, but underestimate the collective power of ness and isolation led to many pastors and religious lead- your sacrifice and investment." this response." ers are joining in. "Without broth- The final commentator of the morn- Members of the World ers and sisters, we cannot do so ing was Dr. Frank Kaufmann, head of Peace Mission were told much for the sake of world peace," the interreligious work of the IIFWP. that at Yad Vashem they he continued. "Based on the foun- "The most important thing I have learned would find the memorials dation of the previous seven pil- is the phenomenal genius of Father to the righteous gentiles, grimages, we are able to go to more Moon," he told the assembly of religious those who risked their lives and more places." Bishop Kim leaders, ambassadors for peace, and to save Jews from death. expressed appreciation for the Dutch Family Federation members. "Is there But some of the six mil- family for organizing a city tour for anyone here who does not originate lion dead are trapped in the Chicago delegation, which had from the MIddle East?" Quite a few the spirit world and can- a 12-hour layover in Amsterdam people raised their hands, but Dr. Kauf- not forgive those who killed enroute to Jerusalem. mann described a Christian minister them. Rev. Song, the European con- from Samoa who had come on the World "We reflect on so many tinental leader, told how Father Peace Pilgrimage from Oceania and sad histories in coming came to New Zealand on a speak- continued: "Did one of the steps Jesus here," Rev. Jenkins ing tour, when he was assigned as took have enough pain on it to reach explained. One hundred a leader there. Father had been Samoa? Who can say what the steps million people lost their speaking from 9:00 pm to 4:30 am you tread today might contain? This lives in China. So many to the members, took a break for dispensation of Father is spawning died under Stalin. Our black pledge, and then spoke until 6:30 rebirth. We don't have a lot of time to family has endured am, leaving for the airport and the spend in this holy place, but this is unspeakable suffering, next leg of his speaking tour with- where God has dreamed, wept and which continues today. Our out eating breakfast. To Rev. Song hoped for us." O Native Americans have suf- he commented, "If you live like this, fered so much, and a group nothing is impossible." Rev. Song SUBSCRIBE TO THE of their leaders are with reported that every time he thinks us today." UNIFICATION NEWS september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 18

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by Rev. Kevin McCarthy Holy Wine Ceremony and Chil Pal e are so grateful to True Parents for graciously opening the Peace King Jeol at the Columbia Road Church era by rebirth through the Cheon Il Guk holy the entire cosmos, at the very same as the people of wineW ceremony held at the Columbia moment in Washington, D.C., more Cheon Il Guk, we Road church on August 20, 2004. than 200 families were gathered to par- should be of the While True Parents in Korea were ticipate in that grand ceremony. It was same quality as the opening the era of the Peace King for the miracle of the internet that allowed True Parents. We us to feel that we need to set up a con- were direct partic- dition so Satan can- ipants with True not accuse us. This Parents in this holi- is why we need a est of moments. tribal Blessing cer- Two days later emony. Each cou- we re-gathered at ple should be trib- Columbia Road for al parents. Our tribe a special congrat- is composed of 36, ulatory service for 72, 124, 430 cou- the Coronation of ples (total 662). If the King of Peace we bless our tribe and celebration of we will upgrade to the Eighth Chil Pal same realm as True Jeol (Cosmic Sab- Parents, and Satan bath). will no longer be The highlight of able to accuse." the service was pro- Nearly 250 fam- vided by Rev. John ilies lined up and Paul Hong's stir- received the spe- ring explanation of cially prepared Father's direction "Nlessing kits" that for each blessed cen- included Cheon Il tral family to take Guk holy wine, the holy wine and cups, holy salt and begin to bless, nur- several four-color ture and educate brochures that con- 662 families in their tained Father's Tong Bang Kyol Pa words and "The areas. True Love Pledge," Rev. Hong that can be given explained: "Through to a family that has this Blessing, we received the holy This period from August 20 until become citizens of wine. October 3rd is a special time for out- Cheon Il Guk. True Now blessed central families in Wash- reach. We know that God has prepared Parents are the King ington, D.C., are reaching out with a many new people who can not only and Queen of Cheon new enthusiasm to bless, nurture and receive the holy wine, but also can Il Guk. Therefore, educate new families and bring them understand its life-changing signifi- to the era of cance. O National Won Jeon Shrine Cheon Il Guk. Only 5 plots left! Thanks to the enthusiastic reception by our families nationwide, only a few plots remain to complete this phase of our contract with Fort Lincoln Cemetery. By the end of 2004, the won jeon shrine will be closed to any more families. If you have any interest, please contact us immediately. The National Won Jeon Shrine at historic Fort Lincoln Cemetery near The Washington Times is exclusively for Blessed Central Families living in America. Cost includes land and cement burial liner: Single-person crypt: $1700 Two-person crypt: $2000 Make check or money order payable to HSA-UWC and mail to: National Won Jeon Shrine 3600 New York Ave., NE, 3rd fl. Washington, DC 20002 For further info: nationalwonjeon aol.com or www.nationalwonjeon.org * Payment plans are available to pay over time. september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 19

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by Pastor Mike Yakawich Father, in the Shoes of a servant shed- for the day and others stayed for the her in an hour-long service project. ding tears for man, sweat for earth and entire three days. It is always heart- During half of the program, they taught his is a year that the Lord blood for heaven. warming to have first and second gen- a class on origami or paper folding. The had made in which we all On Aug. 8-9-10, 2004 the Family eration members participating and shar- Activities Director really enjoys this can rejoice and be glad in it! Church of Montana held their Annual ing as a family church from lectures project for her residents. The Board of As a reflection of many small- Cooney Reservoir Retreat. There were and testimonials to swimming, rafting, this hospital awarded the Family Church er ministries throughout for their community service. Amaz- America,T the Family Church in Mon- ingly, the residents are serious in tana has been diligently reaching following the instructions and they out to the larger community. In look forward to the end result. There June, we hosted the Annual March is always one of the origami from that Against Drugs and Violence, which class which is placed on a tree that continues to find participating in they have in their activities room. the community is vital. We are able Over the past few years, there are to create credibility, ownership, many on this tree. The residents say teamwork and acceptability. We are no one ever touches this tree and recognized in the community by the they always enjoy looking at the origa- actions and efforts that our faith mi that they have made. The local guides us to do. The annual march newspaper, Stillwater County News, included over 300 people with the printed an excellent article in August U.S. Attorney for Montana as our on our ministry. keynote speaker, ministers and local During the other half of the pro- community leaders. The local paper, gram, the youth band performs for The Outpost, captured the entire about a half of an hour. They have event with a photo in their paper prepared their songs ahead of time. of all the marchers walking down They take turns doing mostly solos Main Street. Outreach in whatev- and then a conclusion with all of er form, proves to those in the com- them together. This past perform- munity that we are here to stay and ance included the piano, trumpet, are indeed kingdom builders. flute and clarinet. Earlier in the year, the Family We are always amazed how much Church youth band was invited and the rest homes and hospitals look performed before 500 students and fac- over 40 members participating in this fishing and canoeing. As one member forward to this time. Whereas in the ulty at the graduation ceremony for the retreat. The weather was very pleas- shared, “These three days have been past, we would have to call and make school of education at the University of ant as all the campers nestled close to the best experience and most fun and appointments. More recently, they are Montana in Billings under the leader- the water. Although we have hosted spiritual experience I have ever had.” calling Yukiko to make the appoint- ship of our youth band director, Mr. three other workshops this year, they Our retreat also included a foreign ments and to see when we are avail- Chad Martin and Joseph Martin. We were held in the local church or Local exchange student from Japan and one able. The Activities Directors are always are grateful for the youth in perform- Park. This retreat was held out in the of our youth’s friends from school. We very grateful for our service project. In ing and the leadership of our band and country overlooked by the Bear Tooth felt the heart of God in His Creation, fact, this last performance, the Activi- outreach. It has been a great oppor- Mountains about one hour ty’s Director invited the tunity to witness and live for the greater from Billings. local Columbus paper good. We had a very educational to interview those Recently, the Family Church com- talk on the Principle of Cre- involved. munity participated with several other ation to start our retreat. Later, In all, we sincerely churches in a service project. This was we had presentations by appreciate the inspira- a very large service project including Meekyung MacMurdie on her tion and support from making quilts, blankets, hygiene bags experiences on STF, testimonies our Regional and Vice and other needed items for other serv- by Dan McMillan on why he regional leaders, Bish- ice organizations in the community joined this church, to morn- op Lee and Rev. including the Red Cross and Family ing services on our life of faith. Wiesinger. We are espe- Services. The day began with a morn- With more than half of our cially grateful for True ing service. Our church was especial- membership from the neigh- Parents and Hyun Jin ly recognized and appreciated for their borhood, it creates a wonder- Nim Moon who have support and participating in the past ful environment of first and guided us so wisely in few years when this service program second generations of many the value and impor- began. age groups interacting and tance of service projects Our churchwomen and youth did an striving to build a community and in living for the excellent job in participating through- church. greater good. out the entire day in supporting and What made this camp excep- In conclusion, this is working with women from the LDS (the tional was the great turnout. We had the power of the Holy Spirit in our fel- a report about our outreach in Mon- main sponsor), Catholic, Lutheran, Bap- members traveling several hours away lowship and the love of True Parents tana. Yet, it is more than just a report. tist churches as well as the by bringing all of us togeth- It is the toil and dedication of many local Jewish synagogue. er. It was clear that with- elder members as well as new mem- Some of our youth hauled out True Parents and this bers to our church. Our story is about baskets and other items for wonderful church com- facing challenges and intense difficul- loading and delivery. Fam- munity, we would not have ties for every good testimony may have ily church mothers and had such a chance to get tears behind it. It is meeting new friends, daughters spent all day quilt- together. people joining and the general effort of ing and packing bags filled In the past years, we growing a church. It is like so many of with toothbrushes and other have been blessed to devel- our church communities all around health items for firefighters op an outreach to the local America. They are out there planting to those in need. Others spent rest homes and senior cen- seeds and nourishing the hearts and all afternoon sewing and ters. The youth just per- minds of the community. It is being making special blankets for formed at the Billings creative and determined in our wit- newborn babies and other Senior Center last week. nessing. It is working together as broth- special items for the elder- For the second time this ers and sisters overcoming struggles ly. year, our Family Church and differences. Outreach in the Big At one point, the Presi- was again invited to the Sky Country is multifaceted and multi dent of one church, a lay Stillwater and Carbon demenisional including many great minister of another, a mem- County Hospital and Con- brothers and sisters working on a com- ber of our church, Dan, and valescent Home. This city mon cause, church growth and com- Pastor Mike all donated a pint of blood to join us at the retreat. Likewise, we is approximately 50 miles from Billings. munity building. Alas, we see that the as part of the day of service. Words of had many home church members come Under the leadership of Mrs. Yukiko time for the harvest is at hand. O Father Moon echoed in my heart that out to be part of the camp. Some stayed Yakawich, our youth participated with we are called to have the hearts of a september 04 10/1/04 1:32 PM Page 20

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by Steve and Susi Evans Seattle Women of Peace Reconciliation n September 1st, Mrs. Susi Evans of the Women's Fed- eration for World Peace Ceremony for the Abahamic Faiths (WFWP), in concert with sponsors, Dr. David Burgess The event again was filled with spon- the audience. After viewing the film, - Jan DeGoede, for jumping in when Oof the American Leadership Coalition, taneity and joy, mixed with heart and we felt that the Holy Spirit, experi- needed. Steve Evans of the Interreligious and clear vision that inspired the new award enced at Mt. Scopus, had entered the - Diane Araki, for her humility and International Federation for World Peace, recipients and kept the room in rapt room. perseverance, always. and Noriko Fisher (Northwest Region- attention throughout the evening. The stage was set for the inspira- - Our dear brother, Brian Grand- al Director of WFWP), held the first Mrs. Evans' total investment and tional Powerpoint presentation given strom, for his expertise as well as for- Middle East Peace Initiative Ambas- challenging course (she has been suf- by Dr. David Burgess, elucidating the titude putting up with us neophytes, sadors for Peace and Bridge of Peace fering from debilitating sciatica since spiritual and philosophical underpin- handling the audio-visual. Ceremony for women leaders of Jew- commiting to this effort) bore fruit in nings of the Middle East Peace Initia- - Alain Aridj and Danielle Cohen, ish, Christian and Muslim faiths in the her riveting speech. It touched on many tive. both now with the 40-day advance Seattle suburb of Lynnwood, Wash- significant points and opened the heart, Ambassador for Peace awards fol- teams in Israel, for their heart and unity ington. mind and imagination to the under- lowed, with Steve Evans introducing with the Evans family. Deeply moved by the Women of Peace standing that women of peace are able the five women recipients, represent- - Pastor Gerhard and Paulette Pilgrimage to Israel last May, Mrs. to relate across lines of race, faith and ing distinguished leadership in the com- Wiesinger, for their leadership and Evans personally felt God's calling to nationality, with the heart of a moth- munity. friendship. initiate this forum in the Pacific North- er, even in the midst of conflict. She Among the highlights of the evening, - Rev. and Mrs. Sang Hun Lee, for west. With the unity and great support proclaimed: "This is the time for women was the spirit-filled Bridge of Peace their sincerity and exemplary spirit. of Mrs. Eileen Williams (WFWP of Sno- to show models of non-violent leader- Ceremony led by NorikoFisher. - Susi, for putting everything else homish County), 67 guests, including ship energized by their faith and their We culminated with a toast, led by aside, praying and crying, pulling it 40 women leaders from around the hearts so that we can stand together: Steve Evans, to the four points of true all together - with little or no budget region, attended. Five new Ambassadors Palestinian and Jew, Christian and love in the family. It was a blessing to and in pain and struggling to feel sup- for Peace were designated. Muslim, Black and White, Arab and all. ported. You are my hero! (from hus- We gathered for three hours of edu- American, because first we are women, We wish to give thanks to the fol- band, Steve) cation, celebration, humor and song, mothers, sisters, wives and daughters, lowing individuals for their help and - Steve, for your inspiration, confi- sharing an international pot luck din- before anything else. Current brutal encouragement: dence in me and being there when I ner. The evening's focus was the vision issues must be addressed through seri- - Scott Dolfey and Doug Williams, needed you. I'm sure our unity invoked of peace and reconciliation inspired ous methodical application of key uni- for their yeomen's effort on the huge the spiritual help we needed. (from wife, by the founders of these organizations, versal principles of reconciliation and stage that they dusted off and restored. Susi) Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon. restoration, grounded in a profound - Leighton DeGoede, Brendan Williams - Last, but not least, thanks to our Entertainment was provided by two understanding of the root causes of and the second generation contingent. Heavenly Parents and hosts for their talented guests. Kaylan Tarbell sang conflict." Her speech was interrupted - Bonnie Berry Coolidge, for lending incredible patience with us all and their "Colors of the Wind," moving everyone's five times by applause. her guidance. unfailing faith in the mettle endowed Mrs. Evans' speech was followed by - All the precious Japanese sisters, in us that we constantly underesti- heart, and D'vorah Kost led us in sign- O ing a Kenyan song of peace, love and the video, Women of Peace, which for their continuous loving support mate. family, delighting all. brought tears to the eyes of many in and leadership in our community.

tional toys such as Leap Frog (imagination), an activ- or three times a week from a Japanese pastry shop IN MEMORIAM ity desk, and 2nd Lite-Brite to make figures or pic- at 41st Street. (He could barely reach up his hand tures with colorful pins. That day we also got Water to pay because the counter was a little high for him.) Symphony which has eight rainbow-colored circles He paid for the cream puffs all by himself and said, Jeffrey, Our and eight dolphins so he could make music by pat- “Thank you” and “Bye”! He enjoyed eating ice cream, ting them on their heads. I wanted him to enjoy tak- especially rum raisin, and the last time we went he ing baths and I enjoyed watching him playing with chose strawberry. He loved eating strawberries, cher- his bath toys. He learned to take showers with the ries, kiwis, mangos, grapes and most recently an Little Big Man friendly neighborhood Spider-man foam soap. I felt oriental fruit called lychees. There were other kinds t was March 23, 2001, a Friday afternoon that so proud of him as I watched him. of fruit, but these are the ones I remember the most. in the company of Peter and Shin Jun Lis I Also we watched videos such as Monsters, Inc., He loved eating white rice, shrimp and Korean sea- went to visit Agnes Lis and to meet their first- Ice Age, Toy Story, Brother Bear, A Troll in Central weed. One time we cooked shrimp together. He ate born baby boy, Jeffrey Lis. I brought him as a Park, and others (Spirit, Finding Nemo, Scooby-Doo, almost all of them but I had to eat some too because present a green flowery cow. It was my first etc.). Another one that he enjoyed as I was taking they tasted so good. When we prepared to go to bed, Iencounter with my little big man. As a matter of my Tongil Moo Do class was Shrek in Spanish. I did we prayed and said goodnight to God and True Par- fact, my first experience with him was as I contem- not remember it was in Spanish, but he did not ents, to Daddy driving a truck, to mommy in Korea, plated his baby face, which had a little smile as he mind watching it. He watched it on the eighth floor, and to Shin Jun and Ryan in Poland. slept pleasantly and peacefully in my arms. After sitting in a chair with those huge headphones as he I sometimes sang him a song such as Arirang, or that, many other experiences developed, but the drank juice or milk and ate popcorn and crackers. a lullaby, or I just went sh-sh-sh (hush), and caressed most important was when his mother Agnes had to He knew I was next door in the other room with him, his head and hair until he fell asleep. I slept go to Cheung Pyung Training Center in Korea for Uncle Ruben, though he could not see me. That day beside him just in case he had a bad dream or woke the 40-days blessed wives seminar. Israel and Misael of M.E.T. kept a watchful eye on up during the night. He knew by my patting him Jeffrey and I had the opportunity of developing him for me. Also, another Tuesday, Sarah Christ- and going sh-sh-sh that he was not alone. I stayed our hearts in every precious moment we spent togeth- ian, of the second generation, took care of him. She with him until his father came home. er these past weeks (40 days). We did so many proj- left today for Cheung Pyung Training Center. She To me, Jeffrey Lis was not just my nephew but ects and things such as going to Bryant Park, tak- told me that she also had good experiences with was like my child, my son, my buddy, my pal, my ing the train to buy a yellow smiley-face balloon, or him. He also got to know and call aunts and uncles best friend who was there with me. We were one and going to Chinatown to see the many varieties of live the Spanish M.E.T. and the Japanese sisters who we will always be, no matter what! fish, or we just went to Queens to Roosevelt Ave. to also watched him for me. He liked to go up to see I didn’t like it when some people asked me, “Are buy some Mexican items. We went to the markets them, especially he said Uncle Socrates. you the babysitter?” My answer was, “I am not his in India town and also to the Italian town and Korea When he saw the number 7 button on the eleva- babysitter; we are buddies, pals.” I don’t like to be town areas. He enjoyed taking the “choo-choo” train, tor, he said uncles. I could tell you more about the referred to that way because we are family. as we called it, and buses so he could see many people of the eighth floor, the witnessing team and In conclusion, Jeffrey Lis is a singular, unique, things, meet people, enjoy life and experience the the Japanese sister in the kitchen, but it would take stubborn and willful unpolished Diamond with a various international places. He also had the expe- forever. We went shopping together to buy food to great potential of transforming himself from a lov- rience of eating at Mexican, Italian, Colombian, Chi- cook for them. ing toddler, to a child, to a teenager and in not so nese and Korean restaurants. He follows me wherever I need to go, and I fol- far future into a “divine man of loving heart and Most of our time together we spent playing with lowed him wherever he wanted to go--most of the peaceful smile.” We are the ones who had the fate his toys--cars, Legos, etc. We read books, his favorite time! We went to ride the carrousel in Bryant Park. to know him as a toddler with occassional tantrums, being Baby Trucks. Recently his second favorite was I gave him the money to pay for his ticket. I want- but we took the time to win his trust and love. We Emily’s First Day of Class. But as I reflect, every day ed him to feel important and mature by paying for could experience the greatness of his infinite and he had a new one. We went to the library to get books it himself. I had to be with him on the carrousel. I immense loving heart. so I could read to him. He chose some and I chose sat on a bench on the carrousel and he rode the To you, my beloved little big man and forever best others for him. We did some art too. horse of his choice. Although I got dizzy as it twirled, friend. We also went to Toys R Us and bought educa- I imagined he was a cowboy riding freely on his horse Auntie Sandra all by himself. Also, we used to eat cream puffs two september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 21

September 2004 Unification News 21 Rally to Welcome the King of Peace

he "Rally to Welcome the King them...." He exhorted all par- of Peace" was held on August ticipants to raise ideal fami- 22 at 10:30 a.m, on the open lies centering on the true heav- lawn area of Asan campus en and live lives of absolute at Sun Moon University. Dig- value. nitariesT from abroad and from Korea, He also said, "... the only leaders from various fields of society, way to bring harmony and Ambassadors for Peace, and members unity between mind and body from all over Korea were present. The is to live for the sake of oth- audience totaled approximately 23,000 ers, invest yourself with true people. love, and forget what you have The International President of the invested. You need to live by Family Federation for World Peace and absolute values...." Unification, Dr. Rev. Hwang Sun-jo, August 22, was also the was master of ceremonies. The cere- 8th anniversary of Chil Pal mony consisted of opening remarks, Jeol (The Declaration of the holy song, prayer by Rev. Yu Jeong-ok Realm of the Cosmic Sabbath for the Parents of Heaven and from Japan, presentation of bouquets O by Mr. and Mrs. Kim Do-soo, welcom- Earth). ing address by the International Pres- ident of the IIFWP, Rev. Kwak Chung- hwan, Father's speech and benedic- tion. After Father concluded, congratulatory songs were offered by tenor Ryu Jae-kwang, soprano Son Mi- sun, and popular singer Kim Kuck- hwan. Three cheers of Mansei, led by Yoo Chong-kwan, brought the occasion to a close. In his welcoming speech, Rev. Kwak testified about the historic accom- plishments of True Parents, saying, "...the era of liberation, which all peo- ple of the world crave for, was opened by the Blessing for Registration in Cheon Il Guk for the Revolution of True Heart and for True Liberation and Complete Freedom given by True Parents who have become the King and Queen of Peace and asked us to live centering on the absolute value of true love...." True Father emphasized the revo- lution of heart, revolution through indemnity and revolution of conscience, saying, "... it is special because we are witnessing the end of the era before Heaven when humanity languished in the inability to escape the bondage of sin and indemnity. We have come to the precious and blessed beginning of the era after coming of Heaven, which is an era of true liberation, complete freedom and sacred peace...." True Father spoke on the theme, "The World of True Love and Harmo- nized Unification Can Be Fulfilled through the Absolute View of Value of the True Ideal Family." He said, "... the practice of harmony and unification centered on true love is the only way to discov- er absolute values. Since the attributes of God, the owner of true love, are based on eternal, unchanging, unique and absolute standards, we are to inherit those standards and live according to september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 22

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by Soniyae Stephens, 13, Columbia, MD Camp Sunrise 2004 ell I went to the middle school session pens in the of Camp Sunrise, and skit. Hillary the theme this year was Duff goes to Faith in the Family and Camp Sunrise PeaceW in the Kingdom. It was only a and then does- week this year. They cut out a couple n’t like it there of activities from last year such as the and then has a day long hike, and personally I liked dream of a the hike. And I was sort of disappoint- wooden duck ed that they didn’t have it this year. which is God The good thing is they still had the and He tells aboji-thon, where throughout the day Hillary to not all we did was play sports. And my unit focus on her (Unit 3), out of all the girls events, we appearance won them all except that picture game and just have which was only a “good job”. I don’t fun at camp. think anyone won that one… So she does The sad thing was that the boys of and becomes a Unit 3 lost most of the games, but they hard core won the water sports and the girls won Moonie! —great the ground sports. Since our unit was huh? the smallest we were losing against But here Units 1, 2, and 4 by a lot! comes the bad And how you can tell we were los- ing. It was because the goal out of all the units was to fill up God's heart. So there was this big poster board and there was a big drawn heart on it. If you win sports and do good deeds, then your unit's half of the heart will be filled up. So the whole point is to get God's heart filled up. My unit did some good deeds and we didn’t win so many sports so our part of the heart wasn’t so filled up. All in all Unit 1 won because their part of the heart was the most filled up and my unit, Unit 3 was last…but I know I still had fun. ^_^ and I hope everyone else did too. Another fun thing this year was part…guess who’s Hillary Duff…me…but We also learned our skits. This year instead of each that day the prodi- unit getting a part of the Divine Prin- it wasn’t my fault! Everyone voted on it! I thought it was really unfair but its gal son's story is ciple to make a skit about, we got this based on God's piece of paper with 3 subjects on it. over with now. Thank goodness too. But I guess it was fun while it lasted. heart. The son represents peo- This time one girl team and one boy ple on earth and the story shows team had to work together and so our The Lectures this year I thought were more interesting. This year we got these that God still loves them, rep- 3 subjects were Hilary Duff, Camp Sun- resented by the father. The rise, and a Wooden Duck. So we still books where we write all of our notes in. That was very useful, I thought. Our father forgave him because the wanted our skit to be based on the son repented and admitted that Divine Principle. So this is what hap- first lecture was about faith. Absolute faith means having faith in something he did wrong. If people today and believing it is confess the things they did wrong true even if we to God, God will forgive and still don’t understand love them. why. Also it means Then the next day putting our trust the topic was Faith in God. in the family and Here’s a quote: Peace in the King- “Faith is being sure dom. of what we hope Faith in the fam- for and certain of ily means that the what we do not see” family always The next lecture includes God. And we got was about that our attitude the Fall of Man, should be different and about what from people who are everything sym- not BC’s. Once you bolizes such as the have a different atti- fruit, snake, etc. tude, then God can Then the next notice who his lecture was about the blessed children are. mission of the mes- We also have to be siah. The messiah is with God all the time. the only person who All in all it was can help the world. another good year at The messiah has to Camp Sunrise. And complete the 3 bless- I am looking forward ings and he has to to next year.O fix original sin.

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September 2004 Unification News 23 Washington DC Witnessing and Education Vision Tour

by Rev. Bayo that these sites have provided through Upstate New York, Rev. the years as a springboard for renewed Ki Yeal Lee, and his s part of Region One's con- hope and determination to serve and wife Rev. tinued effort to move our save America. Dr. Tyler Hendricks, guests, friends and associ- Participants in this Vision Tour are the president of UTS, ates into full membership drawn primarily from new members was also on hand to within the family and raise who have attended a one-day seminar, welcome us and gave themA up from members to become lead- a two-night/three-day workshop, and us an overview of the ers, the DC region is pioneering sever- have shown clear interest in becom- history, mission and al educational and training methods. ing members and receiving the Bless- purpose of the semi- One of these is the Vision Tour. ing - Father's prime mission. nary. The group was The Vision Tour is a concerted effort On September 4th as part of the very moved by the by Region One's regional director, Rev. region's 40-day leadership workshop down-to-earth style of John P. Hong, our regional witnessing for new members and Blessing candi- Dr. Hendricks, who dates, four new entertained ques- members and two tions and answers leaders embarked in the beautiful on the first Vision chapel. We later took Tour. The one-day a tour around the tour started from campus and were the Historic Palace privileged to walk of Love at 1610 down Father's trail. Columbia Road, The next stop NW, District of was Belvedere, in Columbia (now Tarrytown, New called the Peace York. It is consid- King Center), and ered by many older continued up to the members to be the

sensed history being made as they and education staff, and local church Unification Theological Seminary (UTS), heartbeat of the movement in the early received new revelations about Jesus leaders to help expose new members Belvedere, and East Garden. days in America and still the historical and the offering that True Father made to the wealth of historical facilities that We gathered at 3:00 am on Satur- center of inspiration. to comfort his heart. True Parents and the Unification Move- day morning for prayer and pledge, Rev. In Hoi Lee, regional director for We hope that through this kind of ment have established over the years and then we started the journey to UTS. New York, and Rev. Andy Compton educational tour we can help others in America. We arrived in Barrytown, New York, at were on hand to receive us and share to see, feel and unite with the heart The purpose of this tour is to fur- about 9:30 am and were received very the heart of True Parents. As the new and mission of True Parents. O ther simulate and facilitate a lasting warmly by the regional director for members were listening attentively, I commitment through the inspirations 40-day Fasting Condition Finished

by Mrs. Hyo Ja Moon I felt deep in my bones the sorrowful pain Through this small condition, I felt deep resulting from the fall, which has caused in my bones how fortunate we are to Mrs. Hyo Ja Moon, wife of Rev. Dae humanity such misery. When I saw the attend the cosmic parents, parents of Hee Hong, Regional Director in Florida, media stirring up public opinion against heaven and earth, and parents of heav- has finished her 40-day fasting condi- True Parents regarding their coronation en, earth, and humankind in our life- tion—June 29, 2004 - August 7, 2004 as peace king in the Senate office build- time. Also, I spent these 40 days with a irst, I want to offer the utmost ing, I wanted to offer a sincere prayer to joyful heart, filled with hope and confi- glory to Heavenly Father and God about the situation of America, which dence that all the righteous people in the True Parents who set this 40- is blinded because of the fall. spirit world would be able to join with day fasting condition victori- We all know that America is the coun- the earthly conditions of the righteous ously, using my weak body. I try blessed by God, but we might not people of the world, and that finally the Fcouldn't help crying with a remorseful know that God blessed this country in shining glory of God's Will would become enly Father and True Parents for per- heart, thinking about comforting the heart order to use it for His Will. In front of widespread on this earth as well. mitting me to have deep spiritual expe- of True Parents who have overcome such God, America is so important as the elder I had an unbearable, splitting stom- riences with God as well as to offer this tremendous difficulties and gone the path son country that God cannot give up on achache, especially from the 4th day to small earthly condition successfully. I of tears until now. it. America has no other way to go except the 6th day. My husband worried so much also thank from the bottom of my heart I want to briefly explain about my to follow God's Will faithfully. and even suggested that I do only a 21- Dr. Yang, Rev. Jenkins, and all the lead- motive for starting this 40-day fasting On June 28, which was the 15th day day fast. However, God encouraged me ers who showed love and encouragement condition. After coming back from the of the third 40-day period of devotion, by saying, "My dear daughter, you can during this period. Especially I want to 40-day workshop in Cheong Pyeong, I while I was praying after bowing 120 do it; I believe in you," while I was pray- thank my dear sisters in Florida who had been offering the devotion of 120 times, I had a strong feeling that even ing during morning hoon dok hae. I cried supported me with one-day chain fasts. bows every day, because I deeply felt that though God is present on earth, an earth- and cried at that time, thinking about Also, my appreciation goes to Mr. Machi- π I had been like a blind person who was ly condition such as a 40-day fast was the heart of God who couldn t help but da, who is walking across America from absolutely needed. Thus, I started this trust in a mere child such as me and use the west to east even in the scorching ignorant of the original heart of God and O True Parents, due to the fall. I shed tears condition from the next day. such a weak daughter as me. heat of summer. many times during the workshop, because During this period, I had no fear at all. I offer the deepest gratitude to Heav- september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 24

24 Unification News September 2004 he workshop—started by True Parents & Hyun changed mind like Jin Nim—was held August 1st ~ 14th, 2004 at that before the Camp Sunrise, NY. The theme was: Building a workshop I was Junior STF / STF K TNew Culture of Heart for the Settlement Age not owner of Jr. through Embodying Core Values! The host was the STF but after FFWPU Second Generation Department workshop it was National Adolescence L The schedule was: mine. I want to HDH with True Parent at East Garden; Hyun Jin Nim’s make better speech at New Yorker Hotel; Culture of Heart Day; 2nd program for our Tracey Cho, Texas International STF Assembly; Service for Peace (3 days); youth, my younger brothers and sisters. I believe Jr. STF Adventure Activities (Paint Ball, Hiking); Fundraising (3 is one way of the process to develop better education. wenty-one days of my life were days); STF Graduation Ceremony When we joined STF International Assembly I felt STF spent in one of the most valuable The Core Values of the STF are: and precious ways possible for Vertical Axial Line: God-True Tman. In the short span of twenty- Parents-True Family one days I attended the Jr. STF kick-off God’s Ideal & Vision: One God- workshop and got to see and hear True Cantered Human Family Parents and Hyun Jin Nim in person. Identity: Member of Extended True Most importantly, I established a solid and Family stronger relationship with myself and God. Attitude: Be #1! During my eighteen years of life I always Attendance prayed multiple times a day to God, but Living for the Greater Good (AIMS) something always felt empty and at times I I Align myself to God’s Vision, Values even wondered if God was listening to the and Goals. same things I said in all of my prayers. I continuously Invest in others to Trying to meet God and always trying to develop their potential. talk to speak to God with your heart and I Multiply the value of our organiza- soul is a challenge, but on the three days tion by taking creative action. that were spent on fund-raising during the I Share best practices across the workshop I discovered and felt so many organization. unbelievable and unexplainable feelings Ownership (RAISE) that have permanently changed the way I I am entrusted to take Responsibility observed the world and even myself. On for stated and expected goals. the night before my team and I went fund- I am Accountable for the execution raising I gave a prayer to God saying that I and outcomes of stated and expected goals. member’s sprite and energy and we had opportunity to would try my best to set a large offering to him in order I take Initiative by being proactive and solving meet Hyun Jin Nim. He looked likes very happy because to restore his providence as much as possible. On the problems. STF members there. I felt he trusts and loves them so night before the second day I prayed to God that I really I Strive for excellence with passion and commitment. much. Next Program was Service for peace. It was not wanted to feel his heart and that I wanted to share his I Execute the goals that I set out to achieve. new things but surly we bare a fruit ourselves. After Ser- sorrows so I could understand him more. Then finally Teamwork (MORE) vice for peace we had adventure activities. We went hik- on the night before the third day I prayed that I could I Mentor team members from God’s perspective to ing and play paint ball. truly see him in all the people around me and somehow personally guide their growth and development. When I went hike only my team had one map. Of all of my prayers were mysteriously granted. The first I keep Open-mindedness to give and receive feedback course we lost way however usually we met someone day held my best record on restoring his providence. and new ideas constructively. else and they told me where I am. The map was The second day was a day full of consistent rejections I Respect team members by trusting them and recog- somehow strange so we lost way many times. Anyway and parallel thoughts I developed on how much agony nizing the merit they bring. we came back to camp sunrise with nothing happen. God was feeling. I realized that we humans suffer sev- I Energize team members with my conviction in the To play paint ball was so much fun. Even though my eral times in our life, but can forget them easily with common vision and goals. team lost all games however it was no problem because random feelings of joy we receive from our family, Dream Big (CARE) my team got a lot of gain through that. Last program was friends, or even a good grade on a test. It is so easy for I have absolute Conviction in the fulfillment of God’s fundraising. The fundraising van mad me weird and us humans to forget our sins and live life so selfishly and Ideal. scared. Unfortunate I couldn’t go fundraising because I ignore how desperate God wants to help us and love us. I Aspire to challenge limitations by looking for possi- was sick. So we read whole DP book, it means from the Things are so easy for us because of the joy we are able bilities and seizing the opportunities. beginning to the end, one day. We woke up at 3am and to feel in our everyday lives, but God has not felt joy for I am Result-oriented, learning from both victories and start read at 3:30 am. Some one couldn’t go to fundrais- over six thousand years and still cannot feel any happi- failures with the end goal in mind. ness until this day. Why do we forget how much the I am Expertise-driven to be an heart of our Heavenly Father aches? effective part of realizing God’s Dream. Why do we try to live life in only ways that we ourselves can feel unrighteous Testimonies joy? I remember True Father saying when I saw him at East Garden saying Jin Young Jang, NY Youth Minister because we are aware of our world and our duty, we will not be able to sleep or attended Jr.STF/STF kick off eat in peace anymore until the world and workshop on August 1- 15. At that God's heart is at peace. Hearing this time I didn’t have clear idea about strongly embedded the command that Iwhat is Jr.STF. Especially I’m New we, the children, must save this world by York regional Youth Minister however transforming it into a world full of God's when I heard about Jr.STF I felt it is just love. Then on the third and final day of idea, not real. I mean many times our our fund-raising I remember eI was strug- church organization shows me only short gling with the windchime sales until my cemetery event. So I thought this partners and I ran into a hidden house workshop is also same thing as past. that looked quite intimidating; however, The workshop’s theme was that “Build- the people living in the home were two of ing a new culture of heart for the settle- the most positive and caring people I met ment age through embodying core values. ing so those people wanted to spiritual support fundrais- during my three days of fund-raising. It We talked about only Core Values through all programs is amazing how much a nice person can lift one's spirits for 15days. It mad me confused little bit even I was staff. ing teams. After fundraising we attended STF graduation at New Yorker hotel. and confidence from a few kind words. The last person I We had many kinds of programs such as; joined STF was able to restore on that day was a man that was par- International Assembly, Service for Peace, Adventure This is all the workshop programs. I can’t explain through word what I got it, what I had that moment. tially deaf, which was very ironic because windchimes Activities, and Fundraising. All those things were trying are usually wanted because of their beautiful sounds. to embodying Core Values. The end the workshop, I september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 25

September 2004 Unification News 25 really. The reason why this workshop was unique was F Kick-off Workshop because instead of stressing upon cognitive learning, we actually took Hyun Jin Nim’s e Leadership Training Program approach and learned through experience. I believe that is why this In those two people, I was able to see with my heart activities, I have never been away from my family for so workshop has been so pow- how God exists in all the people and in all of the things long. I realized after this workshop how sheltered the erful in its impact because we really learned from the around me. I was only foolish to not realize that obvi- Texas BC’s are and how much world there is outside of heart this way. We went to the International STF Assem- ous fact earlier. When the time came to leave Camp home. When I first arrived at the staff workshop I was bly and it was exhilarating all of us being together in one Sunrise, I was burdened with such a room. People from many different backgrounds but real- heavy feeling of confusion and fear ly we were all the same because we all almost. I started to ponder on how I share the same dream. When Hyun Jin needed to change my lifestyle and how Nim spoke to us I could really feel how much more differently I need to mature much he loved us and I began to realize to really become a true worker for God. what it is we must do as second It seems like you can never determine generation. The next few days were com- anything until you understand what you posed of activities such as paint balling really want, which takes up a great deal and sports. Another important factor that of patience and wisdom. was stressed upon was core values, it was Tadakimi Takashima very important that we focused on these five values and really live them out during t was such a great experience to go our stay here. back on the front line and to support We had the opportunity to see True Par- my younger brothers at this first Jr. ents at East Garden and that was just ISTF workshop. For the first time in a such an intimate time for us because we long time I was able to really able to push were so close to him in this small room. I my emotions. A lot of my past STF experi- was frightened by how much he had aged ence came back and although it was very and I just wanted to comfort him. The way challenging I really was able to feel such True Father looks into you, I really felt like great joy and really humble myself to my he could see my soul. I was very dazed brothers that went out in the rain to go after that and I felt very blessed because I fundraising for the first time. extremely intimidated by all of the second year STFers. really don’t know when I’ll be able to see him again. After During the workshop I was mainly helping behind the They were so swept away and passionate about this that we had three days of Service for Peace and we were scenes to support my brothers and sisters. Even while movement. Before each gathering we would sing holy all separated into groups and completed different kinds doing things in the office I was able to feel so much spirit songs. I have never witnessed this kind of singing. There of projects. In that short time frame I genuinely felt like and gave it me so much energy and inspiration. Towards was someone jamming away on the guitar and another we had touched so many lives and really did our part in the end of the workshop I had the opportunity to help out guy busting out on the drums and they would have a making the world a better place. Regardless the size of one of the fundraising teams for three days. It was one of group of people leading the singing on the stage and they our impact, the fact that we had made the world a little the best times I had during the workshop being able to were so full of energy and spirit, dancing and shouting. better made me feel as though I had really fulfilled some- directly give back to my brothers on the frontline. It was a very exciting time. When the real workshop thing vital to the community. I worked at the YWCA with It’s been a long time since I went back on the started and all the kids arrived I really started to get the children and it really inspired me to see how jovial frontline to lead a team fundraising and it wasn’t easy. nervous and was just blown away by all of the bc’s. I and innocent the children were. The irony of their inno- So many things didn’t go the way I wished, but in those have never been around so many blessed children, espe- cence and the environment they lived in as inner city circumstances all the brothers on my team were very cially bc’s who were around my age. And it’s funny children. It hurt me to hear about their broken families supportive. The second year graduates helped keep the because even though I did not know anyone I really felt and the lifestyles they had been born into. I mean team spirit and the team members were all trying to like we were all one big family, I really felt that these because we are all God’s children and I realized how learn and absorb as much as possible. Although it wasn’t were my brothers and sisters. Everyone was so sweet much pain God himself must be feeling right now easy for them to go out at times by the end of the three and nice and there was just such a genuine kind of caring because there are so many horrible things happening days there was definitely break though spirit in the team. for one another. I could really identify myself within this today to all of us. I really reflected a lot on my own situ- It was such a great inspiration to me to see the brothers, huge group of strangers. ation and I truly became aware of my own fortunate life. and not only was it a learning experience for them but I The first few days, I thought and felt like I had been at I mean I was always thankful but it is easy to forget was able to learn so much from them. God’s substantial the camp for a month but when it all ended I felt like it when you are surrounded by the comforts of home every- love and True Parents and True Fam- day. Being away and seeing different lives and ily’s sacrifices they made for each experiencing and sharing my own life with and every one of us to be here. I other people, it really touched me in a way that can’t thank Heavenly Father, True will never leave me the same. Parents and Hyun Jin Nim enough Now for the scary part, fundraising for three for this program and this experience. days and living in a van. I was terrified, I real- There will still be so much more to ly did not know what to expect and what it was come as we create this new program I was supposed to be feeling. I mean I could but this workshop was definitely a not really understand how fundraising would great kick off for the coming year. It show me God’s heart, how through fundraising I also helped me personally challenge would find GOD and really experience his love. my physical self, emotions and spir- I have always yearned for God’s love and I still it. I can only be grateful to be able to do not believe I have truly felt it. Maybe participate in this kickoff workshop. glimpses and momentary flashes but I don’t Stacey Cho, Texas think my heart has totally been immersed by it yet. Living in the van was not the hard part, t is amazing how much a person really it was the fundraising. Rejection can can change and grow in one hurt and it does and I know that we were not year. I have had the opportunity supposed to take it personally but for me it was Ito be a leader in workshops before and after each went by so fast. Time seems to have had no importance a challenge to keep going after so many rejections. I one I surprised myself by how much I would transform. there. I mean here in our day to day lives we’re always really wanted to reach out to these people and bring After the winter and summer workshops we held this rushing to get through the day and check off all the God’s blessing but it was hard to see how blind the peo- past year in Texas, I really evolved internally so you can things we need to get done from our to-do lists. At Camp ple were to it. On the second day of fundraising after my imagine my apprehension as I signed up for the Jr. Stf Sunrise all of our five senses and spiritual senses were second run we all returned to the van to report on our Workshop at Camp Sunrise. Two and a half weeks of BC being fed and I just felt so much satisfaction and bliss experience and on how much see STF on page 27 september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 26

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PAUL GETTING HITCHED CARLSON

devil is in the details. Some sea crea- of a prehistoric matriarchal paradise. or ‘fem’ roles, often with a distinctive tures and amphibians are very stupid. Marriage is the institution for tam- appearance. (Thus demonstrating that Unaware of their own gender, they’ll ing men, and thus, one of the corner- humans cannot fully deny the Ideal.) attempt to mate with any handy object, stones of human civilization. It’s an Activists will respond by slamming his is the second half of an until they finally get it right. amazing denial of human nature, on the traditional marriage, and its many faults article about marriage. It’s an Certain male birds and mammals will part of radical feminists, to claim oth- (such as abuse, and the high divorce ancient tradition, a respect- fight off rivals, then engage in an annu- erwise. Several of them, after decades rate) make it an easy target. It’s a taboo ed institution, and a won- al mating frenzy—with any of its kind of slamming men, eventually got hitched. subject, but abuse rates in homosexu- that gets close enough. There are men al relationships are the same, if not derful step in life. All over the COUPLES worldT it’s getting better, for men and who, watched impartially, seem to behave worse. In any case, the world remains especially for woman. like that! But is it a good idea? Recently, scientists discovered that fallen, and from here on, marriages will Even so, as a major front in the so- What about chimps and gorillas? They a gene controls the monogamy of cer- only get better. called Culture War, marriage is under aren’t always gentle. Sometimes a male tain mammals. By splicing in a gene This is not to say that most gays aren’t attack. It’s become such a hot topic that will destroy another family, slaughter- from the faithful prairie vole, they made wonderful, selfless individuals. Dr. Laura discussing it can elicit furious emotions. ing a rival male and his offspring. Then its cousin, the promiscuous meadow has encouraged gay (and single parent) (to the surprise of researchers), the female vole, become just as monogamous. adoptions—for older, otherwise unwant- VARIETY ed, children. Far better, she says, Marriage has numerous styles. to have this love and stability, It’s not perfect, but all societies than to get bounced around fos- regard it as a sacred rite. The details ter homes until they’re eight- are fascinating. een. Shiite Muslims have an unusu- EXAMPLES al ‘temporary marriage’ tradition, the mut’a. These are supposed to Every Pastor’s great calling last a minimum of 45 days, but in is to support marriage and fam- theory could be dissolved after one ilies, and most devote their whole hour. (No Britney Spears jokes, mind and heart to this. They’ve please!) Then the woman, but not had plenty of heartbreak, in fail- the man, is supposed to wait a ing to save (or even to begin) couple of months before getting millions of marriages. Liberal into another. Pastors, while sincerely con- Israel only recognizes unions cerned, have evinced great con- performed by Orthodox rabbis. fusion on the issue. This can place Jewish immigrants The Principle’s Four Position in an awkward spot, and many will study will embrace the killer, and bear his off- Upon this announcement, various Foundation is in the shape of a diamond. to gain rabbinical approval. spring instead! media outlets conducted man-on-the- As an illustration, if you regard people Your author has visited desert com- This resembles primitive human war- street interviews, asking whether human as carbon atoms, then sacred marriage munities where fundamentalist Mor- fare, when the enemy’s women were males ought to be given such a gene. places them in beautiful, diamond-strong, mons engage in polygamy. They keep to seized as plunder. It’s in the Homeric The responses had largely to do with relationships. Less Principled relation- themselves, and in fifty years the author- epics and the Old Testament. Do gays whether the ladies asked were single, ships would resemble brittle graphite, ities haven’t challenged them. and leftists really wish to emulate this? or whether the guy’s partner was lis- or easily-scattered soot. Secular writers, especially of science I sure hope not . . . tening. The Bible calls believers the Salt of fiction, often assume that temporary Whether homosexuality is genetic or the Earth. Alone, man (sodium) is hard GENES marriage contracts will be normal in the not: they’re here, they’re influential, and and flammable; that is, prone to anger future. Legal ‘domestic partnerships’ are Genes control the mating habits of they want to get married. They assure and ruin. Alone, woman (chlorine) is a big step in that direction. Opposite animals, but we humans tame and breed us it’s a great idea, and no problem for green and gaseous; that is, prone to envy this, Alabama has instituted a special- animals, not the other way around. We the kids involved. and dissipation. Bonded together, they ly binding ‘covenant marriage.’ don’t want to be ruled by our genes. A simple analogy can help. Have you form incorruptible salt. Anyone with an understanding of What do our genes dictate? In reali- watched young men drive? Many always This applies directly to politics. Both God’s blueprint, the Principal of Cre- ty, men regard women as sex objects. go faster than the flow of traffic, and conservatives (Rush Limbaugh) and lib- ation, knows the true form and ideal erals (Mother Jones magazine) of marriage. But formalizing that note that 2004’s most impor- into law could be a thorny issue! tant ‘swing voters’ are women, How would a Heavenly Nation han- and they agree on why. Mar- dle it? ried women are quite conser- vative, while singles [lacking a SCIENCE man in the house] look to a Activists on all sides of the ‘cul- paternal government, and for ture war’ hope to enlist science in handsome liberal politicians their arguments. who promise lots of support. In sociology, marriage is Amer- The political parties have ica’s nearly universal ambition. The made their strategies accord- shallow, promiscuous characters ingly. on Friends and Sex In the City Biologically, emotionally, dreamt of eventual marriage. Have spiritually, in abilities and style, gays been “brainwashed by the $70 and in numerous other ways, billion wedding industry,” and thus, men and women compliment want to get married now? Some each other perfectly. Marriage activists claim this, while temporizing They always have, and it’s a 500 million swerve around cars (and worse, big is an amazing thing. about whether it’s a good thing. year old biological imperative. When the trucks), rather than use the brake. Men and women, not to mention kids, In zoology, humans get compared to Catholic Church imposed priestly celiba- Gay fatherhood (via adoption, or from don’t come with instruction manuals. animals. I’m not a scientist, but I can cy, those married at the time were sep- previous marriage) has been described In most places, adults can quickly marry study, and for several years I’ve known arated. In one account, an elderly priest as “having two gas pedals” in the house- one another, and start a family, whether a primate researcher. shooed his wife away from his own hold, with no brake. There haven’t been they’re ready or not. Ants blindly follow instinct. Their deathbed, confessing that he still lust- many children raised thusly, so there Better to get some advice first! Chris- actions are based largely upon tell-tale ed for her. Isaac Asimov, a brilliant athe- aren’t any reliable studies yet. We can tian wisdom can be gained from the scents. When emitting an “I’m Sick” ist, mentioned this unshakable desire hope those kids will find additional role Andelin’s books, plus secular guidelines scent, they’ll bring that ant into a safe when justifying his frequent Men Only models, and prove resilient. from John Gray. Excellent Unification- part of the nest. But if it’s the “I’m Dead” club evenings. In San Francisco, earlier this year, ist programs have now been created by scent, they’ll toss it outside. Including Untamed, men will act as predators. lesbians got married in far greater num- John Williams and Dr. Josie Hauer. a live ant, over and over again, until that They have a lot to answer for, and sin- bers than gay males. Unfortunately, les- No matter who votes for what, the chemical wears off. Humans have instincts gle men are by far the worst offenders. bian couples are unable to show grow- Ideal stands. Let’s do all we can to spread too, but who wants to emulate this? This might go back half a billion years, ing boys how to act, and interact, as a the word. O Activists love to mention gay and or mainly to the Fall of Man, or even man should. It’s not that they don’t try! promiscuous animals. It’s true, but the (according to some feminists) to the loss Most lesbians place themselves in ‘butch’ september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 27

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by Nancy Kubo in 14 languages and performed three concerts with live instru- ixty youth from U.S., Mexi- mentalists that included strings, co, Taiwan, and Canada woodwinds, percussion, marim- gathered for friendship, ba, electic guitars, and piano. singing, recreation and per- Founded and named by True forming for two weeks in Mother, the choir is fulfilling its SSeattle as members of the 2004 Sun mission as ambassadors of peace Hak International Children's Choir. by including youth of all faiths, nation- laid for a service-and-perform- Under the direction of Nancy Kubo alities, and races, and by singing the ance trip to Israel in the near and assisted by Mitsuru Kubo, the music of all lands. future. The choir accepts any moti- choir learned a repertoire of 17 songs Visit www.sunhakchoir.org for more vated youth ages 9 to 18 into its information, and put two performing troupes. Email: Nancy Kubo at nan- Sun Hak Choir in your O plans for Summer 2005. [email protected] Groundwork is being

Bestfriends Program in Africa

by Michael Lamson Through the program Blessed Chil- to have other Blessed Children from dren from around the world will be around the world as best friends so he Best Friends Program is able to connect to a Blessed Child in that they can see the movement as big- sponsored by Africa Rising Africa and become best friends. ger than just their village or nation. to help bring Blessed Chil- We do live our lives sacrificing for They need support and help. dren from around the world others and often find that we have lit- Blessed Children from around the into a deep and meaningful tle left at the end of each day. I ask world can have a direct impact on the relationshipT with Blessed Children in that we consider the many Blessed future of the Blessed Children in Africa Africa. The long term goals of the pro- Children who are being welcomed by through becoming a best friend. This gram are to help cross the cultural heaven everyday in Africa and the real- will help the Blessed Children as they divisions which exist between Africa ities which they will be confronted with can develop a friendship which can and the world and to provide the oppor- as they grow and fight to make their lead to future adventures, experiences tunity for Blessed Children to learn to offerings in building the kingdom. and understanding what "living for the "live for the sake of others?by starting Unificationists have invested much sake of others" is. with their best friend. of their lives as missionaries in Africa. The Best Friends Group will in the At this time we are finding that many There are so many Blessed Couples in future develop a web page and other African Blessed Children are growing Africa who are raising their Blessed programs to support those who become up in extreme poverty in Africa and Children in UC traditions and sacri- best friends. are in need of a friend who can help ficing what little funds they have as a To discover how you can support them. This might mean emotional sup- family to support TPs work and vision the program and help your children port, financial support or sending cloth- to teach the word (DP) to everyone in find a best friend you need to join the ing or medicine, each situation will be Africa. Often this situation leaves the group at bestfriendsgroup- sub- different and will change with time. In Blessed Children without the comfort [email protected] or contact most cases however it will be the friend- of their parents and without the basic Michael lamson at ships which will help all parties find a needs such as food and medicine. [email protected] O path to greater freedom and fulfillment. The Blessed Children in Africa need

was my turn and actually I am not a very ing goodbye. The bonds that I had created go to Camp Sunrise and for all of the STF emotional person. I rarely cry in front of with the people there and really by this memories and self awakenings. Before from page 25 people, maybe it’s from my Korean lineage point Camp Sunrise felt like my home. I this workshop I really had a strong we restored that day. This run was the but I’ve grown up associating crying with felt safe there and it was nice being sur- conviction and identity, I knew exactly hardest because I was with two other sis- weakness so I hated to show such a rounded by brothers and sisters who loved where I was going and who I was but now ters who were doing very well but for vulnerable side of myself to others. I was and cared for you so much. I was also I realized that I don’t really know who I some reason I was only getting rejections. okay up until I looked up and saw True very concerned for all of the people going am, who I am as a child of this movement I finally sold one at the end of my run and Parents picture and I could see the love to STF because I knew how much they and what it is that I have to accomplish in I was so thankful. As I sat in the van I emanating from their faces in the picture. were going to have to endure to discover order to save the world. So, I have decid- was very disappointed in myself for letting I felt like I had failed them and tears just God’s heart and I was happy for them but ed to go to STF next year. I plan on going the rejections get to me, for not loving the started brimming and they just poured out also terrified. As they were loading the for only one year but I know that I will people unconditionally. I felt for the first of me and I felt so many different things in vans I could see their faces full of appre- benefit so much because before school time what it is that God feels everyday, that moment that I cannot put into words. hension and fear for the unexpected. and before all of the other dreams I have I what it was that True Father had to go I realized a part of God’s heart and the When the last van drove away and as the need to figure out who I am before I can through to bring the world back to its orig- hardships that True Parents had to go last few cars drove away I felt such an move on to the future. I thank you all for inal state, and how much first generation through. It was a very interesting experi- emptiness sweeping over my heart. It listening and for all of your love and sup- had to sacrifice for God and their ence for me. was overwhelming to have gone through port and I pray that we may truly unify as children. So everyone had reported and it Afterwards we had the graduation and so much in such a short time frame. one and bring the Kingdom of Heaven on then it was time for the hardest part, say- I am very grateful to have been able to Earth.O september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 28

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by Dr. Michael Mickler This is the thirty-seventh in a series of excerpts from Dr. Mickler is Vice-president and Profes- the book 40 Years in America: An Intimate History of sor of Church History at the Unification The- ological Seminary. the Unification Movement 1959-1999. The editor is Michael Inglis, the historical text by Michael Mickler. n June 1999, Dr. Chang Shik Yang The book is available from HSA Publications for $70 + replaced Rev. Pak as Continental Direc- tor of North America. Throughout the $8 s&h. Contact them at: 4 West 43rd Street, NY NY movement, as Rev. Pak noted, Rev. 10036; tel: (212) 997-0050 xt250 or at their web-site: Forty E Moon was making a new start, “plac- www.hsabooks.com. Iing younger people in various positions.” “Establishing the True Family Culture” in Decem- Aside from being younger, Dr. Yang was a ber 1999. Intended to be the first of several confer- graduate of Unification Theological Seminary, as were need.” ences on this theme, he invited mainly American other leaders who were elevated, and held two addi- Secondly, Hyun Jin Nim expressed that he had movement church leaders, youth leaders and edu- tional seminary degrees. Dr. Yang took a different “a clear obligation to revive the second generation of cators and announced his intention of taking a com- slant on elder sonship in his inaugural address, “A our movement as well as offer a fresh new vision for prehensive point of view in “constructing our iden- Sacred Bond for the Salvation of America.” Citing the the world’s youth.” He noted, tity as Unificationists and blessed couples.” The con- well-worn passage from de Tocqueville about Amer- “Up until now...a systematic course of education ference, itself was a fascinating outworking of issues ica’s greatness being grounded in her goodness, Dr. and development was not laid out to prepare these and approaches that Hyun Jin Nim had been deal- Yang stated, “Without question, the heart of Ameri- youth to rightfully inherit their birthright as heirs of ing with internally. In terms of overall content, he ca and her people are still good.” He described Amer- our movement. As a result, many have become dis- made it clear that he considered the Korean famil- icans as “generous, big-minded, enthusiastic and illusioned and have fallen astray. I pledge to alter ial model to be the closest approximation of the ideal creative” which was something of a departure from this current state by reinvigorating them to recog- in terms of perspective, language and relationships. what members had grown accustomed to hearing in nize their value as historical figures in bringing about This position was not decidedly different from what recent years. When noting problems such as chil- a world of peace and love. By raising these young the movement’s East Asian leadership had been dren born out of wedlock or sexually-transmitted dis- people to represent God’s ideal, they will offer an teaching American members for two decades. How- ease, he referred to empirical data and professional alternative standard of life to the young people of ever, Hyun Jin Nim stressed the importance of empa- studies, which also was a departure. Finally, Dr. Yang the world.” thy and attempted to assuage some of the concerns promised “to love America as my own country” and, Hyun Jin Nim refined these emphases over the of his listeners. He said, for example, significantly, “to raise and support Americans for next year. However, the twin foci of consolidating the leadership of this nation.” tradition of True Parents and transmitting that tra- “Just because you are Korean doesn’t mean you It was early to assess Dr. Yang’s follow-up on any dition to the movement’s second generation were to have inherited the culture of True Parents. Just of these points. There was no reason to assume that become the core action agenda of elder sonship. because you are American doesn’t mean you have his expressed appreciation for the nation was not Hyun Jin Nim was in a unique position to imple- not inherited True Parents’ tradition ...I utilize the genuine. As Regional Director in Washington, D.C., ment this agenda. As Rev. Moon’s presumed suc- Korean model...not to elevate Korea, or to place Kore- he was a major force behind the strategy to make cessor, he was the ultimate elder son. At the same ans over Americans.” the World Culture and Sports Festival associated time, he straddled several different worlds. In his He also designed the meeting with the focus and with Blessing ’97 not a movement-focused but a words, “As a Korean growing up in America, I direct- efficiency one would expect from the Harvard Busi- Washington, D.C. renaissance event. In his inau- ly experienced the effects of both Korean and Amer- ness School graduate which he was. There was an gural address, he again called for the fulfillment of ican cultural and traditional patterns.” Having come opening plenary, break-out discussion groups, find- the “sacred mission” of “Rebuilding the Family, to the U.S. at age four, he received most of his for- ings, concrete action-step recommendations, a wrap- Restoring the Community, Renewing America!” Early mal institutional education in America. However, he up session, and an informal post-conference review. in his tenure, he continued to take an empirical and acknowledged that his parents were “very traditional The conference was designed as a forum and, in that professionally-informed approach to problems as Korean parents” and that “the way they look at famil- sense, participatory. Hyun Jin Nim called for par- well as to issues of finance and church develop- ial relationships...is from a very Korean perspective.” ticipants to contribute their “unique insights,” say- ment. The early returns on his commitment to raise He noted that he was “influenced by pluralism here ing that he was “of the belief that you need to know Americans for leadership was mixed. Although he in America” but that as he grew older and raised his both the positive and negative elements to develop kept the Korean Regional leadership structure intact, own family, “my heart goes back to the nation of substantial courses of action.” At the same time, he he did appoint three new American Vice Presidents, True Parents, and to the culture of True Parents.” made it clear that while the movement’s homoge- including the first African-American to hold that At the same time, while he was clearly a member of neous faith tradition and its articulation might be position. On an entirely different level, Dr. and Mrs. the movement’s second generation, he remembered subject to a group process, there were certain non- Yang already fulfilled their commitment to love Amer- growing up in the seventies and eighties and said negotiables. He crystallized the crux of the matter ica as their own country quite literally by conceiv- that he had “a closer affinity to... Americans who are in his final reported comment, ing and offering a child to an American interracial in...[their] mid-40s and -50s because I identify so “If True Parents are really the True Parents of all couple who were unable to bear children. It was not closely with that time.” Those times, he told mem- humankind, then we should inherit their cultural uncommon for blessed members with several chil- bers of the first generation, “really molded who I am. context. It is that simple. We try to filter it through dren to act as surrogate parents for infertile cou- I remember the energy then...I remember the fire our own cultural experience. If you do that you are ples, but it was uncommon for a top Korean leader then...I remember the purity of devotion then...I not inheriting True Parents. In doing that you put and spouse to do so for Americans. remember the time in which you were willing to even yourself in the position of an adopted son forever. However, it was not Dr. Yang who primarily dealt give up your future for the sake of building up an You will forever be struggling between an old iden- with the concept of elder sonship. That distinction ideal nation.” Given these realities, Hyun Jin Nim tity and a new one!” belonged to Hyun Jin Moon. In July 1998, as previ- was in a position to work out within himself the Elder sonship, then, was a dividing line. There ously noted, Rev. Moon appointed his third son, cross-cultural and inter-generational tensions of the were those among the membership who believed that Hyun Jin Nim, Vice President of the Family Feder- larger movement. sonship, and presumably daughtership, meant pri- ation for World Peace and Unification International During the first year of his tenure as Vice-Presi- marily inheriting the spirit of True Parents. Hyun (FFWPUI). The FFWPUI was intended to bring the dent of the FFWPUI, Hyun Jin Nim undertook sev- Jin Nim was among those who insisted that spirit worldwide projects of Rev. and Mrs. Moon into a “uni- eral fact-finding trips and exploratory investigations. and flesh were inseparable. To him, Rev. Moon was fied focus,” and Hyun Jin Nim’s appointment was He traveled to Korea and Japan where he met sen- a “universal man,” but one who never could be widely interpreted within the movement as a sign ior and youth leaders. He went to South America divorced from his culture and nation. A key ques- that he had been designated Rev. Moon’s successor. and Alaska. He continued running the movement tion was whether the movement and the movement’s In his inaugural address, Hyun Jin Nim stated that businesses for which he was responsible and reflect- tradition would be similarly connected to the same there were two areas in which he could make a pos- ed further about his role. Then, beginning in mid- culture and nation. This would be an exceedingly itive contribution to the FFWPUI. The first was in 1999, he began asserting himself on several fronts important consideration in the years ahead. the field of education. As he put it: primarily related to the building up of what he termed Having come to the conclusion of a hugely event- “As a son, I have been very fortunate to intimately “a homogeneous community of faith.” He became a ful forty years of history for the Unification Move- witness the extraordinary lives of my parents. Although principal keynote speaker and representative of Rev. ment in America and throughout the world, it remains I have been constantly impressed with the level of and Mrs. Moon at public “Hoon Dok Hae” Confer- to be questioned whether the period constituted a dedication and faith that many early as well as cur- ences convened for the movement’s VIP contacts. distinctive era. Members often inspired themselves rent disciples have exhibited, I could not help but These seminars, under the theme of “True Families with the sentiment that they were participating in notice the difficulty many faced in trying to live up as the Foundation for World Peace in the New Mil- events that were unique and never to be repeated in to the standard of faith, love, and obedience main- lennium,” afforded Hyun Jin Nim and organizers the human history. Certainly, the pace was frenetic. tained by my parents. Intimately knowing the stan- opportunity to highlight selections from Rev. Moon’s However, there also were times of inwardness. The dards by which my parents live as well as struggling speeches as a starting point for interreligious dia- movement breathed out and it breathed in. The myself to live by them, I feel I am in a unique posi- logue. 1960s, in America, clearly was a time of planting. tion to offer guidance and assistance to those in Hyun Jin Nim took a major step in advancing the While the society around the movement exploded, elder sonship agenda by convening a conference on the movement set down roots. It breathed in, taking september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 29

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up to scrutiny or most members’ experience. It may have been sus- tainable while the move- ment was under near- constant attack, but it could not withstand assimilation. Members Eventful Years saw that the United States was both the king- up nourishment from the new soil to which it was energies that had been subordinated to the service dom of heaven on earth transplanted. Then, during the 1970s, when the wider and requirements of the living messiah. Or the move- and the kingdom of hell on earth. More important- society settled down to become the “Me” decade, the ment could go into a serious tailspin. ly, they came to see the movement in the same light. Unification movement exploded. It not only breathed Whatever direction the movement went, the task It, too, was the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom out, but it sneezed seemingly all over America and of consolidating its outlook and tradition would of hell. Closer to home, members experienced inner the response was not “God bless you.” In fact, the become an important and unavoidable undertaking. turmoil and conflict between their idealism and self- negative reaction was such that it virtually sent the Crucial decisions as to what aspects of its history ish desires. Once they were blessed, they experienced movement underground. During the 1980s, the move- were to be retained and carried forward and what marital bliss and marital conflict. Once they had chil- ment breathed in again. If sowing imagery was appro- elements were to be left behind and forgotten would dren, they experienced parental love and intergen- priate for the 1960s, machine metaphors worked bet- be part of this. In this process, the period covered in erational conflict. ter for the 1980s. In America, the movement con- this narrative would provide ample materials and The distinctiveness of Rev. and Mrs. Moon’s teach- structed an elaborate infrastructure of organizations resources with which to work. Still, it was not the ing and example lay in their refusal to accept these that was to serve as the engine of its worldwide whole story. The earlier period from 1920-1960 already ambiguities as part of the taken-for-granted fabric advance. During the 1990s, that engine of life. They also took off. The movement breathed out. It refused to concede that the contradic- was active on so many fronts that Rev. and Hyun Jin Moon, Mrs. Moon seemed to be leading three or Vice-President, FFWPUI tions of history were four different movements simultaneous- resolvable only in ly. the afterlife. The The fact that there was a discernable essence of their mes- pattern did not directly address the ques- sage and ministry tion of whether the era as a whole pos- was that conflicts sessed a distinctiveness that set it apart were to be resolved from previous periods and would set it at every level of apart from periods to follow. This question human experience. was not absolutely answerable. To do so, This, of course, was particularly from a vantage point either no easy thing. The within or barely removed from the period “pain of loving” pre- under consideration, was to impose one’s ceded the “Crown of own categories of interpretation upon Glory” as Rev. Moon dynamic, historical reality. Nevertheless, put it in an early this was something that most members poem, and this were more than willing to do. The leading included the loss of line of interpretation at the close of the their second- century was that the movement and increas- youngest son, just ingly the wider society was entering a set- before the turn of tlement era. This, of course, was the basic the millennium. Hell premise of the Completed Testament Age. and heaven were Rev. Moon had proclaimed several previ- inextricably linked. ous beginnings of cosmic spring and con- Unificationists were clusions to providential history. However, no easy idealists. In at century’s end, there was a stronger con- his more graphic sensus that this, in fact, had occurred. To descriptions of be sure, the new age grew up within the absolute sex, Rev. old, and the initial stages of the Complet- Moon noted how the ed Testament Age were acknowledged to “palace of love” and be transitional. Yet the collapse of com- procreation was sit- munism, the globalization of the Blessing, uated on the human the victories in the spirit world, and the anatomy next to the Edenic potential of the movement’s set- site of refuse and tlement in the pristine South American outback were had assumed a certain sacrosanct quality within the elimination. There was no room to be squeamish indications to many that the dawn of the twenty-first movement’s tradition. However, that period mainly about any natural thing. Beyond that, there was no century carried with it the promise of substantial covered Rev. Moon’s individual course. The period of room to be squeamish about any unnatural thing. fulfillment. his mature and public ministry remained to be grasped. Without waiting for offenders to repent or even to Therefore, the period following the tumultuous The significance of the 1959-1999 years lay precisely apologize, one had to “welcome with a smile those years of 1959-99 was likely to be one of consolida- there. During this period, Rev. and Mrs. Moon emerged who know nothing but deceit and those who betray tion. The only problem with this scenario was that as True Parents and carried their ministry world- without regret.” Every insult, every hurt or injury it presupposed the absence of Rev. Moon. So long as wide. Their activities in America constituted only a needed to be digested. Rev. Moon was present, it would be difficult to imag- portion of this development, but that portion was Most members acknowledged that they fell well ine the movement settling down. Even at age eighty, immensely important. Rev. Moon rightly saw the U.S. short in these areas. However, this orientation under- there were no signs of retreat. As a septuagenarian, as the key to unlocking the rest of the world, and he lay Rev. and Mrs. Moon’s public ministry between he was as hard-driving and as driven as ever, maybe concentrated the movement’s efforts in America dur- 1959-1999. It explained their resource expenditures, more so. There was an apocryphal account within ing the heart of the 1959-1999 years. In this respect, why they embraced Mikhail Gorbachev and Kim Il the movement’s oral tradition that once, when asked a strong case could be made that one cannot under- Sung, why they blessed the great criminals of histo- what he’d like to leave his children as an inheritance, stand Rev. and Mrs. Moon’s mature, public ministry ry, and why the kingdom of heaven on earth had to Rev. Moon replied, “A big footstep.” During the 1990s without understanding the history and activities of start from a swamp in the South American outback. and at the turn of the century, he appeared to be the American movement. There would come a time for new insights and dif- pressing that footstep ever deeper into the earth. Nev- If the period of Rev. and Mrs. Moon’s mature, pub- ferent methods. ertheless, there would eventually come a time when lic ministry and their activities in America taught However, it would be a mistake for the movement’s he was no longer immediately on the scene. It might anything, it may have been that heaven and hell lay succeeding generations to enshrine the efforts chron- be postponed several years into the new millennium, in close proximity to one another and both needed icled in this narrative as either relics of the past or but that day was coming. This, undoubtedly, would to be digested. This lesson was more apparent at the as an unattainable ideal. In their tasks, they need be a time of significant transition. It might be that close of the period than at the beginning. Early on, to revisit and draw sustenance from the movement’s consummate effort to realize God’s kingdom during members would experience him to be more intimately members easily distinguished between the two. There O and ubiquitously present than ever. Or Rev. Moon’s was a simple formula. Heaven was in-here, and hell the latter half of the twentieth century. passing from the immediate scene might liberate was out-there. However, this distinction did not stand september 04 10/1/04 1:33 PM Page 30

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revived and we will be sharing resources and responsibilities with them. We hope that many of you will be able to join us News from at the October 22nd conference in Barrytown being jointly sponsored by the National Educators Conference and the BFA. The following is a list of ministries that we have identified so far. If you have a “calling” in any of these areas, or some the B.F.D. special experience or expertise, then please let us know. We have set up a webpage where you can go to contact us with by Jim & Hiromi Stephens, Co-Directors this information. http://www.familyfed.org/bfd/contac- tus.html reetings from the Blessed Family Department. We want Administrative people to take this opportunity to connect with you and let Adoptions, Childless Couples you know some of the things that are happening here G Ascended Families, Widows, and Widowers in our department. Blessed Family Life, Traditions, and Education We are starting an email list. Anyone can get on the list by Blessing: Meaning and Value going to the following webpage and typing in your name and Counseling email address. Once you are on the list, you will receive reg- Divorced Couples ular updates about all the events and happenings related to Fundraising, Financial backers Blessed Families. You will be sent announcements about Health, Wellness and Nutrition upcoming workshops, reports about what happened, and help- Homosexuality ful resources for growing and developing your family and serv- Marriage Relations Education ing your community. http://www.familyfed.org/bfd/email.html Marriage and Blessing Prepa- We need your input. Early on we recognized that we would ration never be able to accomplish even a fraction this mission by Matching Second Genera- Useful Internet Addresses ourselves. It has become our deeply held belief that Heaven- tion Unification Church: unification.org ly Father has already prepared brothers and sisters every- Matching First Generation Family Federation: familyfed.org where with a heart and mission for this work. He has called Prayer IIFWP www.IIFWP.org you and this kind of activity fulfills you spiritually. Many of Publications, articles for pro- HSA Bookstore: www.hsabooks.com you are already deeply involved through your own initiative motions Unification International: www.tongil.or.kr in ministries helping Raising Children Unification Outreach: www.unification.net Blessed Families. We Senior Citizens Bridgeport University www.bridgeport.edu want to find you and Seung Hwa/ Won Jeon The World Community Journal www.worldcommunity.com network together. Sexual Abuse, drug abuse, UTS: www.uts.edu Brunhofer & Our goal is to help alcohol, porn Ocean Church oceanchurch.org you. We want to work Special Needs Children Sun Moon University: www.sunmoon.ac.kr Balise, LLP together with you. We Webmasters, Internet sup- PWPA: www.pwpa.org Certified Public Accountants want to listen to you, 287FarviewAve. port World CARP: worldcarp.org Paramus,NJ07652offices located at: network with you, and Pure Love Alliance: purelove.org 201-599-9899 support you. We do not Please get in touch with us. HSA E-Directory: www.suntek.ch/edirectory 201-599-2328(fax) want to add any addi- As an alternative, if you are Unification Archive: www.Tparents.org & tional burdens to you. not comfortable on the inter- ICRF: www.religiousfreedom.com We want to liberate you 2842S.VincennesWay net, you can print out the form Religious Youth Service www.rys.net to do what God has Denver,CO80231 and fax it to us at: 410-997- World University Federation www.wufed.org 303-338-8098 called you to do and 5134. World of Heart www.worldcommunity.com/wh fax:303-369-6289 help you find the joy in We look forward to working Int. Religious Foundation [email protected] [email protected]•[email protected] that responsibility. with you. Your prayers for and Second Generation Matching www.bccandidates.com We are working close- Providingcorporate,individualand your patience with us are always IRFF www.irff.org. www.irff-europe.org not-for-profitorganizations ly with the Blessed Fam- appreciated. accountingandtaxservices ily Association, which Please let us know of any mistakes or potential additions. as you know is being

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