WestRock Family News for May 18, 2014

Let us become true owners of Cheon il Guk who practice true love in resemblance to our Creator, the Heavenly Parent!

Important Happenings Around the World

TRUE MOTHER IS IN KOREA. (if you haven’ done so yet, go to familyfed.org/members and read her message – given on Mother’s Day)

SPECIAL DAYS FOR THE FAMILY FEDERATION WORLDWIDE:

May 29 is True Day of All Things Next Ahn Shi Il is Sunday, May 25

HERE IN AMERICA:

USA Holy Ground Pilgrimage, Kickoff and Revival Tour to begin Sunday, June 22. You can register to be on the tour (or half of the tour, or just a few weeks, or even one day) Go to www.familyfed.org/members to learn more and to register and participate! The tour is coming to New York on Thursday July 17

The International Peace Education Center needs our donations! Let’s take ownership of God’s Providence in America by supporting this visionary project. Go to www.familyfed.org/members to learn more about this important initiative.

IN NY DISTRICT:

NY District-wide Sunday service at Camp Sunrise, June 8 Holy Ground Service: Thursday, July 17 (details to be decided)

AND IN WESTROCK:

One Day Divine Principle Workshop will be offered Saturday, May 24 (9:00 am to 3:30 pm) at the Belvedere Training Center.

Divine Principle Study & Discussion: held Mondays, 7:30-9pm at the White House.

The Sermon this Week The sermon, given at Belvedere was given by Justin Okamoto. The title was, “Two Become One”. Sorry, but for technical reasons it was not recorded. (Especially sorry, since I heard reports that it was a great sermon.)

Pastor’s Weekly Greeting Hello Brothers and sisters,

On Thursday, July 17, the Holy Ground Tour will arrive in NY.

As I mentioned last week, several of us gathered for prayer at the Holy Ground site in Central Park this morning. Here is a photo:

If you would like to join us, we will meet again next Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 am. Don’t worry if you don’t know where it is – we will meet you in front of the Boat House at 6 am (the boat house is easy to find, look on Google maps. It is close to the 72nd Street park entrance). Let’s invest our prayers, in unity with True

Parents heart, to save America!

A big thank you to Pastor Love for all that he gave and accomplished in Manhattan!!!! This past Sunday he gave his final sermon – and with tears and with encouragement, he welcomed Pastor Tanya Edwards. Pastor Tanya will be installed on Sunday June 1 as the new pastor of Manhattan. She will be working with a pastoral team that includes Marilyn Valdes, John Arias (Latino Ministry), and myself.

In addition – congratulations to the Matthews and Sattingers. Tom Matthews and Jessica Sattinger were officially matched this past weekend. Let’s give them all our love and support.

And …. Let’s revive ourselves as True Owners of Cheon Il Guk – so that we can revive America!

God Bless You and your Family! Andrew Compton

Prayer Requests

 Laura Nabetani

 Jiau-Lan Weinstein

 Prayers for both families would also be appreciated.

Testimonies/Reports

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

In Preparation for Father’s Day I gave my father $100 and said, “Buy yourself something that will make your life easier.” So he went out and bought a present for my mother.

Announcements:. Outreach  DP 1-Day Seminar: May 24 at Belvedere. 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

 Spring Piano Concert: At Rumiko Isaksen’s home, Monday, May 26, from 7:30 pm, $50. If you would like to attend please contact Kanae Holt

 Bus Trip to Philadelphia Liberty Bell: A day of fun, travel, education, and inspiration. Saturday, May 31. $30 adults, $20 youth & students. Reserve Seats NOW (with Rev Compton), space is limited

 DP Study & Discussion at the White House: Monday evenings 7:30 PM.

 True Day of All Things is May 29. We will have a 7:00 am ceremony that day at Belvedere.  We will also have a special celebration with offering table next Sunday, May 25.  Volunteers for preparing offering table: if you can help Sat. May 24 from 8:00 pm, please contact Rev Compton

 Community Lunch and Share Sunday is also next Sunday – so along with the offering table we will be serving a simple lunch. Please plan to stay longer for lunch, for some community sharing, and some sports (volleyball, frizbee, …). Lets enjoy the spring weather together!

 Request for Camp Scholarship Donations: Despite raising $1000 thru the White House tag sale, we don’t have enough to provide all that is needed to help families who are suffering financially, to send their kids to camp. Please donate what you can – to HSA-UWC and mark the

envelope “Camp Sunrise Scholarship”

 Holy Ground Pilgrimage begins June 22 in San Francisco. Become a part of this historic tour and re-connect with the spirit that True Parents invested in this nation. Check it out on line at familyfed.org.

 6:00 am Prayer at Holy Rock: if you would like to join in an early morning prayer at the Central Park Holy Ground this coming Tuesday at 6 am, contact Rev. Compton, he has space in his car.

 Be a Contributor: - to the Peace Convention Center in Las Vegas. Check it out on line at familyfed.org.

Other  Hyo Joung Farrant is Looking for a room: If you have space in your home, please contact her

 A Parent and 2 boys (High & Middle School) are looking for 1 room to rent until the end of the School year within the Irvington School District. Please Contact Daryl or Philippa Clarke

Let’s make it a great week!