One World Crusade Evangelizes Arizona, New Mexico, Texas

35th, 36th and 37th reports of OWC activities from November 8 to December 3 in Tempe, Arizona; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Austin, Texas

This will probably be David Kim’s last OWC report as he is now coordinator of ten US Bus Teams

Tempe, Arizona

On November 8, the first day of our campaign, all available witnessers were sent out to Arizona State University campus to bring people to the nightly lectures which were held in the Pinal Room at the Memorial Student Union.

The Public Relations staff worked hard to bring news media to our campus “Rally for God.” They went to nearby Phoenix as well as Tempe in order to attract as much media as possible.

The first lectures were held in the Yuma Room at the Crusaders in Tempe, Arizona Arizona State University Memorial Union. Three new contacts came, and one was concluded. In our effort to win souls we are now presenting the encapsulated version of the Principle every night.

On November 9, everyone, including State Representative, Harmon Grahm, witnessed on the university campus. In the morning Harmon, Izilda, and Perry had to fight to receive a permit to hold a rally on the university campus, as it had been refused previously by the Dean of Religious Activities. Through him they got the permit, barely in time to have our “Rally for God.”

The campus newspaper and the TV station Channel 3 were there to photograph the rally, which attracted at least 200 students who gathered to hear our speeches and singing. The rally was very effective, as many students who had been witnessed to heard our rally.

One Moslem student, Camiz Abdulla, who had heard the rally, came up to Perry Cordill in the library and asked him about our lectures. He came to the lecture that night, with a woman who is a travelling Christian evangelist. It was interesting and energizing for the lecturers, teaching two people from divergent religious backgrounds.

On November 11, Michael Roth and Pat Caine, New Mexico Family, went witnessing with Mobile Unit Members and Arizona Family. Tonight the lecturers were especially inspired by the arrival of 11 new contacts to the Pinal Room in the Student Union. Both Bob Heater and Izilda Lima did a very good job in lecturing and all who heard the lectures came away greatly energized and inspired.

On November 12th witnessing in the morning was done in nearby campus churches, and candle selling and campus witnessing were the activities in the afternoon. Staying with us are four contacts from previous evenings’ lectures, two of which seem to be immediate prospects for joining the Church.

In the evening, Perry taught the first section of lectures to 4 new contacts and two contacts from the previous Mobile Unit # 2 stay in Phoenix. Sam Pell taught an energizing history and conclusion after counselling with three Christians who had arrived at the lecture during the Mission of Christ. They had many questions and misunderstandings which Sam had to deal with before the lecture could go on. They promised to investigate further before making any firm decisions for or against the Principle.

On November 13, the last night of lectures, Mobile Unit members also worked with the new spiritual babies collected over the past few evenings, lectures in order to bring them to a point of acceptance of the

Principle and joining the Church in Tempe. Increased follow-up activity is being stressed to actually convert and strengthen those who have heard the conclusion. Members who witness on campus are urged to share the concepts of the Principle with contacts to give them impetus to come and hear the lecture series.

On November 14 a workday was planned for the entire Mobile Unit. Included in the workday were four contacts who have been with us and studying the Principle. The Mobile Temple was cleaned and repacked, the Church Center was cleaned, as well as the rooms in which we have been staying at the First Methodist Church.

In the evening contacts were urged to join us at a fellowship and dinner. Singing, skits, and folk dancing, led by unit member, Susan Jacobson were some of the activities. The folk dancing was the high point of the evening, energizing Mobile Unit members and contacts alike.

Narrowing down the field of contacts with potential as immediate members, two subsequently joined.

Rally for God, News Media and Public Relations

A “Rally for God” was held on campus November 9, to which the campus newspaper, the Arizona State University State Press, came. A picture with caption came out in the State Press November 10. On November 11, the Arizona Republic, nearby Phoenix newspaper, printed an article without picture on its Saturday Religion Page.

Also filming the “Rally for God” was the TV Station KTVK. Channel 3, who showed the rally on the 10:00 PM news.

Two radio interviews took place during our stay in Phoenix in which lecturer Bob Heater and PR Director Izilda Lima participated.

Comments on Future Work in Tempe, Arizona

The members of Mobile Unit #2 were happy to be working so closely with new students, not only witnessing but bringing people and studying with them and answering questions for them during our stay in Tempe.

Our future work seems to be well established in Tempe with a base of many new and positive students. Those whom we have contacted are now bringing others for teaching.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

On November 17, the first day of the Albuquerque campaign, candle sellers were sent out and witnessing was begun at the University of New Mexico campus by the man forces. It was a reliving of the first trip for those who were on the original Mobile Unit # 2 visit. Many memories of our stay in the first center in such crowded conditions with one bathroom and teaching in the small living room flooded back. Two contacts ca.me to the evening lectures.

On November 18, witnessing was again instituted at the University of New Mexico while one team went out candle selling. Although it was Saturday, many people were able to be contacted. Eight people came to the lecture meeting in the evening.

Peggy Warden, Mobile Unit #2 member, witnessed to a young Christian man while selling candles. In the course of conversation she took his Bible and told him the only way he could get it back was to go the meeting that night. If he did, she would meet him at the center and give his Bible back to him. He and his girlfriend attended the meeting that night. He was very positive and was glad he came.

On November 20, we began our full witnessing and lecture series on the campus of the University. Through the Unification Club Michael Roth had set up on campus, a free room was obtained in the Student Union. From our stepped-up campaign, 9 new contacts came.

During the day, Denise Schneps, Public Relations staff member, worked hard to acquaint news media around the ci ty with our “Rally for God” to be held “tomorrow on the university campus.

On November 21, a morning witnessing and mass leafleting campaign was waged before and during our “Rally for God.”

The combination of heart-to-heart witnessing, good literature developed by unit members, and the mass leafleting brought 8 new contacts to the lecture series.

On November 22, intensive witnessing went on at the University in order to bring new people to our last night of the campaign.

On November 23, Thanksgiving Day, a full day of activities was planned to involve new contacts deeply with the Albuquerque Family and One World Crusade. At 11:00 AM 15 people including 5 new contacts went to snow-covered Sandia Crest, the highest point of the majestic Sandia Mountains. At 14, 400 feet one could see in four directions for a distance of 50 miles and to the valley floor below. Acting commander Perry Cordill, Acting Unit Captain, Sam Pell, and Acting Senior Lecturer, Bob Heater, were thrown in the snow by unit members and new contacts and vise-versa.

After the picnic of hamburgers, potato chips, and so forth, we came down from the mountains around 5:30 P.M. after which we gathered for singing and panic for the success of our Master’s visit to the United States. The spirit of God filled the room and brought tears to the eyes of the Mobile Unit members and Albuquerque Family as each felt deeply the mission of America.

At 8:00 PM a Thanksgiving turkey dinner was served to the Family and all guests after which a fellowship with songs and skits was enjoyed by all. From the contacts made during the week were drawn closer to the Albuquerque Family.

Rally for God, News Media, and Public Relations

Denise Schneps, Assistant to the Public Relations director, worked very hard to bring news media to our “Rally for God” on the campus of the University of New Mexico on November 22. The “Albuquerque Tribune” covered the rally and a large picture and caption appeared on November 23.

Also covering the rally were television station KOAT the CBS affiliate and local KOB station. KOAT showed the film at 6:00 P.M. and showed it at 6: 30 P.M., both on November 22. The coverage was very good and all who saw it were very much energized by it. An entire film of our Rally for God was given to us by station KOAT.

Comments on Future Work in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The follow up team consisting of Peggy Warden, new Assistant State Representative and Patricia Rogers, entered enthusiastically into the life of Albuquerque Center during the week after the official One World Crusade campaign.

Perry Cordill and Sam Pell inspired Michael Roth, State Representative and his vigor was renewed by the energy and presence of Mobile Unit #2. The give and take with Albuquerque Family and Mobile Unit #2 was mutually beneficial also. The activity and enthusiasm of Mobile Unit #2 graduate Peggy Warden should vitalize and strengthen the growing Albuquerque Center. With Michael and Peggy as a team, much good work can be accomplished for our Heavenly Father in New Mexico.

Austin, Texas

On November 25, at 6:00 P.M. the Mobile Unit #2 main forces arrived in Austin, Texas just in time to eat a meal with our 10 new brothers and sisters, State Representative, John Doroski, Assistant State Representative, Olivia Kerns, Mobile Unit #2 graduate, and Southern states Itinerary Work, Hillie Edwards. Mobile Unit members were especially happy to see Hillie, as our times with Itinerary Workers

are very rare. It was an opportunity to get together and catch up on the news.

John, Olivia, and the Austin Family had worked hard before our arrival, implementing an entire advertising campaign on the campus of the 40,000-student University of Texas. They had put up a 30-feet sign and a large 7-feet sandwich board on campus in addition to leafleting and postering on campus, all telling about the weeklong events.

On November 28, the first official day of lectures and witnessing took place on the campus. Mobile Unit members were excited by the receptive nature of the students at the University of Texas to the all- embracing concepts of the Principle. The Austin Family has a good name on campus as being a group which is open to all religious expressions.

This is characterized by a literature table containing books from all religious and spiritual teachings, Eastern and Western. It is an excellent tool for witnessing and draws many people. Mobile Unit members paired up with Austin Family members to share witnessing techniques with the new members in Texas.

The lectures, held on campus at Burdine Hall, brought 9 new contacts.

Denise Schneps began working early in the morning to visit all news media in Austin to acquaint them with our “Rally for God” to be held at the campus of the University of Texas tomorrow. While driving around town a car ran through a red stop signal and, not being able to stop in time, Denise drove the car into the side of the other driver’s car. She was miraculously not hurt, but the car was completely smashed in the front end. Denise said that she could feel a spiritual cushion between her and the steering wheel at the time of impact.

Denise was unable to complete her Public Relations work because of the accident. She sustained minor injuries, such as bruises on her legs and a whiplash condition in her shoulders and neck which caused her muscles to be sore and stiff.

Tonight began an experiment in teaching the Principle in a two part series: Principle of Creation and Fall of Man the first night, and Mission of Christ, the History, and Conclusion the second night. Sam Pell taught the first part to 7 contacts in tonight’s lecture.

“Rally for God” was staged at the university, including One World Crusade and Austin Family. Representatives from the Austin Statesman and four city newspapers came to the rally. Many people later told witnessers they had heard the rally on campus which gave them a base upon which to bring people to the meeting.

Fourteen contacts were taught by Bob Heater and Sam Pell, teaching respectively Part I and Part II of the Principle. Two rooms are engaged to teach Part I and Part II simultaneously.

On November 30, witnessers witnessed all day, right up until the meeting began. All lecture training was abandoned to bring people for the Austin Center.

As a result of this, 19 new contacts were taught by Perry, teaching Part I and Sam teaching Part II.

On December 1, again an all-out effort was made to win souls for the Austin Center. All witnessed all day and no candle selling or lecture training took place.

Tonight Sam taught an inspired Part I and Perry Part II to a total of 19 new contacts.

Austin Center sponsored a weekend workshop on December 2 and 3. Perry, Sam and Bob were chosen to

lecture a tape of the entire set of expanded Principle lectures which was recorded by the Austin family.

Five contacts came to the Center weekend experience. By the end of the weekend at least two of the five wanted to move in immediately and one other was very close to doing the same.

That evening the Austin Center and Mobile Unit # 2 sang and prayed together, expressing their hearts to one another about the week of activity we had shared. This was a beautiful mutual tribute at the end of a week of hard work. The evening ended with a Mansei cheer for our Master and True Parents, Austin Center, and Mobile Unit #2 and much picture taking of the whole family together.

Comments on Our Crusade and Future Work in Austin, Texas

One World Crusade Mobile Unit #2 and Austin Center shared an invaluable experience in this campaign. Mobile unit members were energized to be able to be in a thriving Pioneer center with many brothers and sisters in various stages of new growth. Austin Family was able to have give and take with One World Crusade members, learning from their knowledge and experience.

The leadership of John Doroski and Olivia Kerns promotes growth in love and manifestation of the Principle in such a way that continues to cause many people to be attracted to the movement. The campus population generally receives the Unified Family, as it is known, very well because of its all- encompassing outlook on religions and philosophies. John Doroski’s free university course on “Super- Normal Human Experiences”, or psychic phenomena, has been a channel through which many new members have come. It seems as if the key has been found to the winning of souls at the University of Texas. Couple the creative programs of the Austin Center with the parental concern and love of John Doroski and Olivia Kerns, and you have a combination which is winning the fight for God’s lost children in this state.