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HJ Global News - Saturday 20 June 2020
[Opening]
Hello brothers and sisters and
welcome to a new edition of HJ Global News.
True Mother inaugurated the era of
Heavenly Parent’s Holy Community after her victorious 7-year cosmic Canaan
course! True Mother has created a foundation for the divine providence to
advance on the national and continental levels. This week we will review the
most moving moments we witnessed during the opening of the era of heavenly
nations, which emerged through a proper external framework that created a
witnessing environment. May this be a time filled with grace as we inherit True
Parents’ creative hearts.
Special
on the Providence of Heavenly Nations
Since True Father’s ascension…Every day,
experiencing intense sunny days, rain, windy weather and snowstorms, True
Mother kept mourning in prayer beside True Father’s tomb. She then crossed 5600
kilometers by bus from Las Vegas to New York and visited 12 well known peaks in
the Swiss Alps in a devotional journey during which she reaffirmed her strong
will to fulfill promises she had made to True Father.
The Third Seonghwa Anniversary for
the Reverend Sun Myung Moon – True Mother’s Message
We
miss True Father so much today. Father, from now on, you have nothing to worry
about. We will fulfill our responsibilities at all cost. Therefore, we hope and
pray that you will now be free to go and come as you please, and to comfort
God, our Heavenly Parent, who has been lonely until now, in the eternal garden
of the original homeland.
Humanity should have carried out the tradition
of 3 years of mourning, but True Mother offered it for us and then set out on a
hope-filled march towards the restoration of 7 nations. We began 4 years of
hope with 3 major driving strategies: witnessing, building an external
foundation, and leadership training. I especially emphasized the providence of
spreading the external foundation as the base for the divine providence to
reach the national level.
True Mother – A Hyo Jeong Family Festival in Osaka
Together,
we can establish the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. We can create that day of
great joy and delight. I pray we will advance together towards that day.
Beginning with the Osaka Rally, True Mother
blessed Japan, Korea and the United States as heavenly nations, all of which
had internally responded and fulfilled requirements to attend Heavenly Parent.
In February 2017, True Mother launched an
alliance of legislators by founding the International Association of
Parliamentarians for Peace, and in November of the same year she created the
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development, uniting leaders of all
religions, making them partners in establishing the external foundation for
Heavenly Nations. In 2017, through 12 hopeful march forward rallies, in Korea,
Japan, Asia and in the Americas, True Mother opened the Era of the Asia Pacific
Civilization. Just as God had intended, Sheikh Mansour Diouf, acting on behalf
of the Interreligious Association, opened doors to a Muslim nation by drawing
the attention and cooperation of the Senegalese government. True Mother was
able to achieve a tremendous success in the January 2018 rally in Senegal,
where the national government sponsored a Blessing Ceremony.
Macky Sall, president of Senegal
I
want to acknowledge the legacy of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, founder of UPF and I
pay tribute to Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon, who continues with faith and perseverance
the work for the sake of universal peace. This continent was wounded by
centuries of conflicts, wars, and plagues. With her message, however, Africans
can still keep the hope that Africa is tomorrow's continent, but tomorrow is
already today.
The Divine Providence was carried out for the
first time on a national level! True Mother shed a
new light on Africa’s future.
True Mother at the Senegal Summit
That
is why, centered on Africa, I am opening a new era, the Pacific Civilization
Era, which brings a revolution of culture
through
a heart of filial love. I pray that together we can go forward toward creating
a happy kingdom of heaven on earth where all human beings attend Heavenly
Parent as their center.
Upon the success of this African Summit,
promoted by the national government, similar events took place in Nepal, São
Tomé and Cambodia, as the providential wave of national restoration expanded. Furthermore,
thanks to the grace of heavenly nations, in February 2019, True Mother launched
a new global alliance, the International Summit Council for Peace, securing a
platform for peace on a continental level.
True Mother's speech at the 2019
World Summit opening planetary session
February 8, 2019 - UPF, Lotte Hotel
Jamsil
The
place in which all nations can become one family of true brothers before our
Heavenly Parent is precisely the kingdom of heaven on earth. Please remember
that his path of attending the eternal Heavenly Parent is the only path for
humankind. I pray for you to please join me in building a peaceful world where all
humankind is one family that attends our Heavenly Parent.
During the 2020 World Summit, True Mother
strengthened the 6 essential branches of the UPF, launching The International
Association of Academics for Peace, the International Media Association for
Peace, the International Association for Peace and Economic Development, thus
providing a platform to spread the culture and lifestyle of the Cheonilguk Era
around the world, expanding True Parents' vision of Peace to 194 nations. In
this era of Cheonilguk, the peaceful world that God had foreseen from the
beginning of time will finally emerge as one united human family under God. Through
the creation of this new external foundation, a new dimension is opening up for
nations to receive and attend God as they follow the path of love outlined by
True Parents. The path of peace is expanding throughout the world through Peace
Road.
[World news]
We will now take a look at news
from the mission fields, as members work hard to share true love and express
deep sympathy for their fellow citizens during this pandemic.
■
True Family News
Joint Wonjeon Ceremony for Moon
Hye-jin nim and Ra Yeong-shin nim
June 15, 2020 –
Paju Wonjeon
Under True Mother’s guidance, a joint Wonjeon
Ceremony took place for Moon Hye-jin nim and Ra Yeong –shin nim.Hye-jin
was born on the 20th day of the sixth lunar calendar month. She was True
Parents’ 2nd daughter. After 8 days however, as a providential
sacrifice, she went to the spiritual world. Ra Yeong-shin was the eldest son of
the Ra Im Yeol, a Zambian National Messiah family. Ra Yeong-shin was born on
the 30th day of the 12th lunar calendar month in 1965 and passed
away the following year. They received the spiritual blessing in the first
stage of the 400 million couple blessing in 2000.
Rev. Lee Ki-seong, expressed joy in his speech
for the first joint Wonjeong Ceremony in the True Family. We hope the couple, Hye-jin
nim and Yeon-shin nim, in the spiritual world can support and attend our True
Mother on earth and victoriously realize vision 2027. Let us make a resolution
to bring absolute victory!
■
Peace Activities
UPF-Southeast Asia Challenges in
Governance in the Time of a Global Pandemic - Web Seminar
June 11, 2020
UPF-Southeast Asia held its first Peace Talk
Webinar on the theme “Challenges in Governance in the Time of a Global
Pandemic.” The webinar drew 600 registered participants from 25 nations across the
Asia Pacific region and other parts of the world. The webinar explored the
critical role and challenges of government leaders, religious leaders, leaders
from civil society and all other sectors of society in responding to the
coronavirus pandemic. The participants, who shared the UPF’s vision and values,
discussed how to turn the crisis into an opportunity. They actively agreed on
the need for mutual harmony and cooperation in gathering practical wisdom from
each field.
USA – WFWP: Commemorating the International
Day of Families with a Family Literacy Webinar
May 28, 2020
WFWP-International
invited distinguished leaders who are having an impact within their fields and
held seminars to share global perspectives and solve social problems. The events
took place in commemoration of the 27th Anniversary of the UN International Day
of Families. Dr. Taylor, an author, academic, and activist,
spoke on the concept of "family literacy" which is now being used by
many UN Member States in local projects to address the many problems and
challenges that are the target of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
UPF-Peru: Living for the sake of
others - service to aid low-income families
Despite the government's quick and intense
containment measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with more than
230,000 confirmed cases, Peru had the second largest number of confirmed cases
in Latin America, following Brazil.
So when the lock-down started in March, many
started organizing activities in solidarity to aid low-income families by
bringing them food.
Despite the risk of infection, many ambassadors
for peace, local pastors, lawmakers, religious leaders and businessmen, give
relief supplies and medication—that is, Vitamins
and Antibiotics.
■ In other News
Heavenly Korea: Rev. Lee
Ki-seong’s regional tour for the Safe Settlement of a Heavenly Unified World
and for Victory in Realizing Vision 2027
All providential activities had been forced to
slow down due to the corona crisis but were revived under the fervent passion
of filial piety towards Heaven. In Heavenly Korea, Rev. Lee Ki-seong made a
regional tour for the safe Settlement of a Heavenly Unified World and Victory
in Realizing Vision 2027.
Sub-Region 5: Kyeongnam Changwon
Church
June 13, 2020
With the firm conviction to restore the country,
Vice Chairman Pak Yeong Bae, of Sub- region 5, had the whole region participate
in an online service which was graced by strong praise of young students.
Sub-Region 3: Chungnam Cheonan
Church
June 14, 2020
Led by Vice Chairman Song In-young, Sub-region 3,
Shinchungcheongguk [신충청국] a wellspring
of patriotism, held a gracious service in the Cheonan church in south
Chungcheong Province in the presence of all pastoral officials and central
blessed families.
Sub-Region 1: Cheon Bok Gung
Church
June 14, 2020
In the capital city, Seoul, the Cheon Bok Gung
church under the supervision of Vice Chairman Joo Jin-tae, also had its
launching service.
Sub-Region 2: HJ CheongShim
International Youth Center
June 16, 2020
The heavenly nation of Kyeongwon in sub-region 2,
held its launching service in the HJ CheongShim International Youth Center, led
by Vice Chairman Hwang Bo-guk. They took the opportunity to thank the veterans
from the 16 countries who protected Korea, laying the foundation for the
re-unification of the Koreas. At each of the services, Rev. Lee Ki-seong said,
“if we move forward with the same standard of sincerity and devotion as True
Mother has done, Heaven will surely show us a miracle, and we will witness
victory in 2027. In order for the grace for the era of a heavenly unified Korea
to flow, let’s keep moving forward giving our all for absolute victory! This is
the era when we can experience the Heavenly Fortune of Heavenly Parent’s Holy
Community.Leaders and families in each sub region reaffirmed their
determination to redouble their efforts so that the spiritual authority and the
authority of True Parents' love will flood the people of the world centered in
heavenly Korea.
Sub Region 1: Cheon Bok Gung - A
Mountain Top Prayer Meeting
June 13, 2020 –
HJ Yeongpyeong Resort, Mt. Balwang Holy Ground
The cheon Bok Gung church held a Mountain Top
Prayer Meeting at the Holy Ground on Mt. Balwang located in the HJ Yeongpyeong
Resort area under the guidance of Vice Chairman Joo Jin-tae and Kim Shin-han,
head of the sub-region 1 Church. The event took place in the presence of over
50 people including pastors and young families from each district. The
participants strongly resolved to bring victory during the 7-year course till
2027.
2-day Seminar for New Missionaries
June 13–14, 2020
With the hope of increasing the number of missions’
areas in Brazil, 140 people participated in a seminar on how to be a pioneer. Some are now undergoing training, gaining
qualifications and are preparing to be missionaries. A total of 20 people are getting ready for
their new mission, including new couples and 2nd generation couples!
Heavenly Japan: Dedication
Ceremony of a New FFWPU Temple
June 7, 2020 the Karatsu Family
Church in Saga District
In Heavenly Japan, a dedication ceremony for the
Karatsu Family Church took place with a small number of participants in
accordance with the Covid-19 infection prevention guidelines. The Karatsu area,
which True Mother visited 1,300 days before the date of the dedication, is the
gateway to the Korea–Japan
Undersea Tunnel site.Chairman Eiji Tokuno of Heavenly Japan expressed that the
Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel and the Karatsu Church dedication could finally
come about thanks to the dedication of many members. In his speech he spoke of
the FFPWU members as a “community of destiny” which resonated well with all.
The members once again made passionate determinations and resolved to create a connection
between Korea and Japan through this undersea tunnel. This brought an end to
the gracious dedication ceremony.
[Closing]
We are witnessing how all the
seeds True Father planted, are now bearing fruit with True Mother’s efforts and
love. In this new era of Heavenly Parent’s Holy Community, let’s become
embodiments of true love, and make Cheonilguk’s way of life and culture bear
fruit! In these turbulent times, we send our prayers and love to all blessed
families. Once more, thank you for holding the fort, and thank you for tuning
in. God Bless.