WestRock Family News for April 28, 2013

April 28, 2013 Era of the Victory, Liberation, and Completion of the True Parents of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind

Weekly Greeting Table of Contents Dear Brothers and Sisters, . Weekly greeting and Testimonies I hope you had a chance to see the 14 minute video that was shown at True Parents’ wedding anniversary celebration in Las Vegas. If not, I will make it available this coming . Sermon Notes Sunday.

. Light Thought for In my sermon this past Sunday I spoke about Family Pledge #5 – striving daily to unite the day the spiritual and physical worlds. I asked everyone to write down the name of an ancestor (or identify them by their position) and then to write the name of someone you would . Testimony like to contact by phone, letter, email, or a visit. The purpose is to get some real give and take and cooperation going. Please don’t forget to put this into practice this week. I am . Providential News still praying to find the best way that I can reach out to my older sister – with the support of my grandparents on my Father’s side. . Quote for the True Father has made it clear that any endeavor we pursue will fail if we do not have Week support from the spiritual world. If we invest properly, this can become one of our strong points – one that will help us to reach our goals. In that spirit I am also urging that we put . Announcements pictures of our ancestors in a visible place in our homes.

Here are a few things I would like you to put on your calendar 1) Next Sunday I will be giving the sermon – focusing on Family Pledge #6 2) Sunday May 12 is Mothers Day (sermon giver to be decided) 3) Saturday May 25 we will have our Philippine Cultural Event at the Jewish Community Center in Tarrytown 4) Sunday May 26 we will hold our Spring Festival at Belvedere after service until 5 pm 5) Saturday June 1 – we will have a retreat/seminar at Camp Sunrise that will focus on the development of Small Groups 6) Saturday June 8 we will have a 1-Day DP seminar at Camp Sunrise (with optional overnight stay) ACLC will also be holding a prayer breakfast that day at the camp.

7) Sunday June 9 is True Day of All Things – we will hold our Sunday Service at Camp Sunrise – and the entire NY District is invited.

God Bless You and Let’s make it a great week!

Andrew Compton

The sermon this past Sunday at Belvedere was given Andrew Compton: https://soundcloud.com/pastor-andrew/130421-sermon-edwards (Sorry, you will need to turn the volume up to high – I am working on correcting this for future recordings)

Light Thought for the Day

Wrinkle Cream The nine-year-old daughter walked in while her mother was getting ready for work. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Putting on my wrinkle cream,” mom answered. “Oh,” she said, walking away. “I thought they were natural.”

Testimonies/reports

If you have a testimony or report to share please send it to me.

Providential News

 True Mother is in Las Vegas.

Quote for the Week

“If you bury some anger in your heart without apologizing or speaking out to resolve it, then it will multiply as resentment and remain within you forever. In every area of human relationships you must not try to cover everything over and persevere with resentment still growing in your heart. You must take it out and analyze it and one of the two must apologize to the other or make some compensation.” Rev Sun Myung Moon, Nov. 1, 1976

Announcements Outreach  OSDP/Bible Study: at the White House, this Monday & every Monday at 7:30 pm. Bring yourself and/or your guest & join in the discussion! Refresh your faith & enjoy some time together with your friends.  Our Philippine Cultural Program: will take place on Saturday, May 25 at the Jewish Community Center in Tarrytown. Please save the date. A flyer and more details will be coming soon.  District Level, 1-Day DP Workshop: Saturday June 8. Renew your spirit! Saturday @ Camp Sunrise. For members and guests $30 (includes lunch and dinner) ($45 if you stay overnight – include breakfast Sunday morning). To register contact Rev Compton. Community  Camp Sunrise Summer Camps Are Back! To register and/or obtain more information about these camps, go to the BFA website found at www.blessedfamilies.org and click on “sponsored programs.” Please try to register early! The Early Bird Rate expires on May 15th!  Camp Sunrise Cleanup: Bring a broom, bring a rake, bring your cleaning spirit! Join us Saturday, May 11th, and help refresh our camp for the summer season! For more info contact Debby Grodner or Toby Gullery  Sunday School Tag Sale after worship today! Please support our kids & check it out. You will find something you like!  Outreach Meeting Today: After service Rev Compton will lead a short outreach meeting – we have a new website and invitation cards to help you be a successful tribal messiah .  White House Tag Sale: Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5. If you would like to sell or donate items call Lydia This sale is for our youth activities.  Small Group Retreat/Seminar: will take place on Saturday and Sunday (June 1 & 2) at Camp Sunrise. Guest speakers Dr. Tyler Hendricks and Maio Biacco (Perry). It’s going to be great! Registration forms will be available next week.  Veggie Garden: if you would like to grow fresh vegetables, but don’t have a place to do it – you can help with the White House Garden patch. Contact Andrew or Lydia Compton.  Spring Festival at Belvedere: Sunday May 26. After service until 5 pm Food, Fun, Games, Music, and more – FOR ALL AGES  District Level Sunday Service: We will have a district level Sunday Service at Camp Sunrise on True Day of All Things, June 9. Starting time – 10:30 am  Prayer

 WestRock Prayer by Conference Call: Sunday 7:45 to 8:10 am You are welcome to join us.

 Conference Call to pray for the Sick: Please join us in prayer at 9:45pm on Wednesdays

 Prayer Continues for the health and recovery of Jiau-Lan Weinstein & Laura Nabetani.

Next Ahn Shi Il: Monday, May 6, 2013

MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK!