WestRock Family News for November 16, 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  Be sure to visit (click on this link) www.familyfed.org to check on the most recent recording of True Mother and the latest messages from Dr Kim and Dr Balcomb (the WEEKLY UPDATE)

SPECIAL DAYS FOR THE FAMILY FEDERATION WORLDWIDE:

 This month – on Saturday, Nov 22 at 8:00 am we will celebrate 2 Holy Days; 55th True Children’s Day (Nov. 22) and Foundation Day for the Unified Nation of Heaven and Earth (Nov. 24).  Next Ahn Shi Il is on Tuesday, November 25

HERE IN AMERICA:

 True Mother is hosting 3 special events in Las Vegas this December: a conference for young professionals on the weekend of Dec. 20-21, an exciting 2 week witnessing/tour program for college age youth beginning Dec 20, and a Christmas party/Sunday service on Dec. 21. You can get all the info at www.familyfed.org (in the upper right – “Christmas with True Parents”

 Please make an offering towards building the International Peace Education Center in Las Vegas. This facility, once completed, will be the central location for Divine Principle education in America. It will also house conferences and meetings to promote peace globally. Our support for this precious educational resource will demonstrate our sincere desire to fulfill the 2020 Motto as ‘true owners of Cheon Il Guk’.

AND IN WESTROCK:

 Divine Principle 1-Day workshop: Saturday, December 13, at the White House, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

The Sermon this Week This week, at Belvedere, Justin Okamoto gave a sermon “Leadership and Taking Responsibility.” If you missed the sermon you can watch it at this link: http://vimeo.com/112226633

Pastor’s Weekly Greeting Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Happy True Children’s Day and Foundation Day for the Unified Nation of Heaven and Earth! (Don’t forget, we will celebrate this Saturday at Belvedere, 8 am)

I want to encourage us all to take time this week as we approach True Children’s Day to reflect on what our True Parents have made available for each one of us – and that is to have the knowledge and conviction that God is our Heavenly Parent (HP).

Everything that I am, everything that I have, came from my HP. All of my potential, all that I can be, is possible because of my HP. My very desire for love, to love others, for joy, for life, for freedom, for finding happiness, came from my HP. When we reflect on these things, how can we not be grateful to our HP, and happy just in knowing that I have a HP who loves me and wants the very best for me absolutely, unchangingly, and eternally.

However, when we read True Father’s words and when we receive True Mother’s guidance, we realize that it is not easy to be a child of God that our conscience feels good about. But it has to first start with knowing that we are loved and with experiencing gratitude for that love from the depths of our heart. From that point we will naturally want to take responsibility, and take the real steps that a son or daughter would take in order to make their parents happy.

Let’s make this a great True Children’s Day!

God Bless You and your Family, Andrew Compton

Blessing & Family Ministry Corner

Marriage Blessing: March 3, 2015!

Cheon ll Guk Information Webinar: The date of the Cheon Il Guk Matching has yet to be announced. However, all those who have some level of interest in participating in the CIG Matching, as well as parents of potential CIG Matching candidates, are encouraged to join the CIG Matching Orientation Webinar on Saturday, November 8th from 12~7pm (EST). Blessing Travel Grant: True Mother has encouraged couples to make every effort to attend the main Blessing Ceremony in Korea. To make the trip more affordable the National BFM will be offering a special Korea Travel Grant. Check the national BFM website for more information at bfm@familyfed.org. Developing a Local Blessing Committee: WestRock is planning to have a local celebration for our couples who are getting Blessed. We are looking for volunteers to help make it festive and meaningful. If you are interested in helping with decorations, music, or any aspect of the preparation, contact Debby at debbygullery@yahoo.com.

Level 3 Blessing Workshops: Two will be held in January; one in San Leandro on Jan. 10 – 11, and one at UTS on Jan 24- 25th.These are mandatory! And awesome!

Prayer Requests  Laura Nabetani is home! She now has a much needed wheelchair ramp ! Thank you for your continuing prayers for her and her family.

 Jiau-Lan Weinstein is in Taiwan for medical assistance. Her situation has grown worse. Please pray for her and her family at this serious time.

 Moses Kiely – 3 years old, grandson of Michael and Maria Kiely, was diagnosed with leukemia and continues his treatment. ALSO their daughter Inmay is dealing with a serious heart condition. She was just released from a hospital in Boston and is doing better. Thank you for your prayers..

Testimonies/Reports

If you have a testimony or report to share please send it to me (comptonfamily@yahoo.com).

Light Thought for the Day:

Endorsement The young woman who entered the bank to cash a check looked so hesitant that a teller went to help her.

“Please sign the back of the check,” he told her, “as you’d sign a letter.”

She looked at him gratefully, scribbled on the check and passed it to him.

Signed on the back was: “Yours affectionately, Pamela.”

Announcements: Outreach

 DP Monday night study at the White House: 7:30 pm

 WFWP Benefit for the Schools of Africa Project, Saturday, December 6th.2014, 2 -5 pm. Location: Eileen

Fisher – Hudson River Event Hall in Irvington. Silent Auction, Food, Entertainment and distinguished Speakers. Prices: $50.- Individual , $ 35.- Students. Invite your guests now; they will love it! For information contact Renate

 Divine Principle 1-Day Seminar: Saturday, Dec. 13 at the White House. Fee $20 Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

 Help send our youth to Witnessing Workshop in Las Vegas: Next Sunday we will pass the basket. Please give what you can.

 True Children’s Day together with Foundation Day for the Unified Nation: will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov 22 at Belvedere, 8:00 am.

We need volunteers to help prepare the offering table at Belvedere on Friday night, 8:00 pm. please contact Pastor Compton

 Unification Family Matching Support Webinar • Nov. 19 • 9pm (EST). The webinars will take place on the third Wednesday of every other month. For more information contact Debby Gullery.

 Cheon Seong Gyeong and Pyeong Hwa Gyeong sets are now available. They can be ordered directly from national HQ or through Rev. Compton.

 Ken Weinstein would like to start, or be a part of, a small support group for couples and singles dealing with issues ranging from illness in the family (or a spouse), and how we reach the goal of becoming true men and woman. If you are interested please contact Ken

 Members are invited to come for prayer –On Tuesdays, 7 am, at the Central Park Holy Ground (call Rev Compton if you want a ride)

 Jiau-Lan Weinstein – is in Taiwan, her condition has grown worse

Make it a Great Week!