WestRock Family News for November 23, 2014 — Andrew Compton

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:

 Next Ahn Shi Il is on Wednesday, December 3rd

HERE IN AMERICA:

 True Mother is hosting 2 special events in Las Vegas this December: a conference for young professionals on the weekend of Dec. 20-21, 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 NOTE- Witnessing program for College-age youth has been postponed until Spring.

 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

 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 at 914-419-7147

The Sermon this Week Sorry, Rev. Compton’s Children’s Day sermon was not recorded.

Pastor’s Weekly Greeting Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Greetings! Happy Thanksgiving!

Now that we have celebrated True Children’s Day – do you feel and think like a true child of our Heavenly Parent?! This is our challenge and the task True Father has entrusted us with – to truly believe in our True Parents Blessing and in the fact that we are God’s children living in his lineage. This means that we look at ourselves as the recipients of God’s infinite and unique love and, that we look at every other person in that same way.

Whenever I see Dr Balcomb these days he reminds me of three points True Mother will want to ask me:

1) Can you recite the 2020 Motto?

2) How much of the Cheong Seong Gyeong have you read?

3) What are you doing to advance your role as a Tribal Messiah?

These are good questions for all of us to ask ourselves. In doing so, we can’t help but make this week a good one.

God Bless You and your Family, Andrew Compton

Blessing & Family Ministry Corner

Marriage Blessing: March 3, 2015! 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 Request  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.

Testimonies/Reports

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

Light Thought for the Day:

The Four Stages of Life 1. You believe in Santa Clause. 2. You don’t believe in Santa Clause. 3. You are Santa Clause. 4. You look like Santa Clause.

Announcements: Outreach

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

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

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

 2 special events in Las Vegas this December: a conference for young professionals on the weekend of Dec. 20-21, and a Christmas party/Sunday service on Dec. 21. You can get all the info at www.familyfed.org

 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) to how we reach the goal of becoming true men and woman. If you are interested please contact Ken

 Christine Kung, the wife of Rev. John Kung, the pastor of Queens Church, has Huntington’s Disease and lung cancer. A fundraising website has been set up to help with her medical expenses. http://www.gofundme.com/gr55ag Thank you.

 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. Please pray for her and her family.

Make it a Great Week!