WestRock Family News for November 30, 2014 — Andrew Compton

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

Around the World

 Be sure to visit (click on this link) www.familyfed.org to check on the most recent recording of True Mother. (the WEEKLY UPDATE)

 Next Ahn Shi Il is on Thursday, Dec 11

Here in America

 Visit www.familyfed.org for recent recordings of speeches by Dr. Kim & Dr. Balcomb.

 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 in Las Vegas for College-age youth has been postponed until Spring.

 Offerings towards building the International Peace Education Center in Las Vegas are still being accepted. Make checks payable to: HSA-UWC. For more information contact Rev. Compton

 Divine Principle 1-Day workshop: Saturday, December 13, at the White House, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Cost- $20. Person.

 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

The Sermon this Week Dr. Balcomb gave a wonderful sermon “God’s Point of View” at Belvedere this Sunday. If you would like to see it go to: http://vimeo.com/113312742 for part 1 and http://vimeo.com/113329334 for part 2.

Pastor’s Weekly Greeting

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Happy December! This week I asked my wife to give a greeting. God Bless You and your Family, Andrew Compton

Pastor’s Wife’s Greeting Hello Family,

Well, this is something new…I get to write a greeting to you all!

Maybe you would like to hear why my husband asked me to offer this greeting… I don’t really know, but maybe it’s because I always have something to say to him about anything that happens so, for a change, he wants you to have to listen to me instead. So, anyway, here goes…

First, I would especially like to urge you to look at Dr. Balcomb’s Sermon from Sunday. I always find it to be helpful to be in touch with what’s on his mind, as the president of FFWPU-USA, and especially so on the eve of True Mother’s visit to America later this month. I’m sure you too will find it valuable.

Second, As you know, True Mother is especially concerned that we reach out to connect with this world and bring it closer to God’s ideal. In this vein, WFWP is outreaching in our community to find those who have sincere hearts to care for the children in Africa and who can help by attending the Silent Auction this weekend. It’s not too late to make a last minute phone call and invite your friend or co-worker to come with you!

Finally, I hope you will think again about the Peace Education Center in Las Vegas. If we are to build Cheon Il Guk, we need education. Our children need education. And, the people we meet need education. If we have to fly to Korea to receive that education, many will remain ignorant, rather than spend the money it takes to get there. Let’s support this project to the best of our ability, if only for our children’s sake.

I could actually go on…and on…with many of my other thoughts and opinions, but we have plenty of time in the future, so I’ll stop here for now.

In Our Heavenly Parent’s Love Lydia

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.

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

A Testimony from Sandy

Just a quick testimony regarding the sermon today:

During the sermon I did not have a contact name come to mind. When I came home I bothered God about a number of issues. I got no specific answers - just overwhelming love and peace and “everything will be alright”.

About sundown I drove my wife to an oriental supermarket. She shopped, I dropped in the car. Looked up and saw my tai chi teacher walking past.

I’ve wanted to witness to him for a while but there’s never time before and after class and somehow I could not get to the few social events the club has. Anyway, standing in the parking lot we had a deeply spiritual discussion which culminated in him accepting an invitation for a dinner and further discussion at a later date. He knows we’re Unificationists.

I can’t say mission accomplished - perhaps mission initiated though.

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

Light Thought for the Day:

Montreal or Toronto?

I couldn’t decide whether to go to Montreal or Toronto for vacation, so I called the airlines to get prices. “Airfare to Toronto is $300, the cheery salesperson replied.

“And what about Montreal?”

“We have a really great rate to Montreal, $99,” she said. “But, there is a stopover.”

“In Toronto,” she said.

From the Sunday Bulletin

 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’s Seong Hwa Ceremony: Wednesday (Nov 26) afternoon our beloved sister Christine Kung passed on to the spiritual world. Her Seong Hwa Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 6. Location: 83-15 Parsons Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432 (Phone 718-658-4434). Viewing will begin at 9 am, the service will begin at 11 am. At 1 pm we will drive to the cemetery for the Won Jun Ceremony.

 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!