FFWPU USA Blessing and Family Ministry: Listen to Shin-chul Moon's Story - There's Always a Way Back — Shin Chul Moon

Hello family. Next Blessing webinar. Blessing webinar recordings. HJ matching support. International matching program. 1st Gen monthly meeting. HN Core program. Shinchul Moon’s story. Food for thought. Sunday service livestreams.

Next Blessing Webinar

The Blessing Ministry’s weekly webinar is back next week on Thursday! It is rejuvenated with exciting new speakers and breakouts for Singles, Couples, Parents, Matching Supporters, and Pastors. This week’s webinar will be featuring Carina Mendez who will be sharing all about the Cosmic Blessing- The Korea Experience! After the education, There will be breakouts for everyone including candidates! This week’s breakouts will be

• Q&A for Candidates • Married Couples going to the Blessing (Intergen, 1st gen and 2nd gen) • HJ Blessing Guide Tech Support

However, not to worry there will still be networking for Parents. Matching

supporters and pastors if they desire.. Register now and join us for next week’s meeting!

Blessing Webinar Recordings

Missed the weekly blessing webinars? Then this is for you! Click below to watch the past recordings from the previous webinars. 1) December 12- featuring a message from Rev. Dunkley and Mr. Bento Leal

2) December 19- featuring Debby Gullery

Dec. 12 recording Dec. 19 recording

HJ Matching Support Program

Registration deadline for cycle 5 is Tuesday January 7.

We invite all candidates looking for a match in hopes of attending the Blessing within the next two years to join the HJ Matching Support program. This program offers a supportive and guided process to explore potential matches. Please take note of the following updates.

1. After the holidays we will be resuming cycle 5 on Wednesday, January 8. Registration deadline for cycle 5 is Tuesday January 7. 2. We will be shifting the weekly cycle to go from Wednesday to Tuesday (instead of the previous Sunday to Saturday).

*And as a special Holiday Gift to all those who want to participate, we are offering a 50% off for the last 3 Cycles of the program! Please use this 50 % discount code at registration: 50OFFScholarship

International Matching Program by Japan BFD Deadline Extended

Interested in an international match? Then this program is for you! After two years of great success in Japan, the Youth Blessing Candidate Introduction Program hosted fully by the Japan BFD has come to America. Candidates from all over the world are welcome to join this new program to introduce more candidates to international potential matches. Parents and matching supporters will be able to

view all profiles, listed by gender in order of the age of the candidates. If a parent or Matching Supporter sees a potential match, they can reach out to the contact person listed (parent or Matching Supporter).

• Create a 90-second video. Here are guidelines to introduce yourself. • Update your Blessing4U profile (you can add this video to your profile on the photo page) • You must have a Google email address to participate, so create one if you do not already have one • Send your video link and profile to Mr. Ushimaru (masaharu@ gmail,com) using Gmail

Parents and Matching Supporters:

• Watch videos at the link from Mr. Masaharu (will be forwarded when profiles are available)

• Profiles are only available for 7 days then will be taken down • Sensitive and confidential information should not be included

The new deadline for submission is now Jan 4, 2025. For any questions please email masaushi@ gmail,com.

candidate introduction submit here

Calling all 1st Gen Singles

We would like to invite you to join our regular zoom calls where single can talk, ask questions and support each other. There seem to be many who have not been aware of the support and encouragement offered in these meetings and we would like to encourage you to join when you can.

The last Monday of every month is for individuals of all ages starting at 8:00pm Eastern time. The 3rd Wednesday of every month is for individuals who are 51+ years of age at 7 PM Eastern time.

If you have any questions please email matching@ unification,org.

24+ Virtual Retreat Registration opens December 23!

We hope you’re all looking forward to the upcoming virtual retreat!Registration opens this Monday, so we wanted to make the registration questions available a few days early if you want to spend some time thinking about them and writing them down over the weekend. We know sometimes seats can be limited, and it can be stressful if you are seeing these questions for the first time as you’re trying to claim your spot quickly. This way, you can just copy+paste when Monday comes!

Here they are:

How would the people who know you describe you? What are you up to in life right now? (Career, occupation, studies, etc.) What are your long-term career and/or life goals? Share a bit about your family background! What is your spiritual worldview? Why did you decide to participate? What do you hope to gain? Where are you at in terms of the Blessing? What are you looking for? What are some of your hobbies/interests? What are some topics you like talking about? What is your height (in inches)?

“Core” Program by High Noon

Want to get Blessed but don’t feel ready? High Noon is offering a 8-week “Marriage Prep” program that focuses on preparing internally for the Blessing.

The program starts on January 19 and registration is now open with limited spots. Don’t miss your chance and register now! Learn more at highnoon,org!

Shinchul Moon’s Story: There’s Always a Way Back

“The essence of our faith is true love—so the moment we judge, we’ve already lost sight of it.”

Start 2025 strong with Andranik and Shinchul Moon, talking about:

- How personal struggles and past mistakes can become stepping stones for growth.- Why we need to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, no matter their past.- The real work of love: making the effort, even when it’s difficult.

food for thought

Hobbies Help Us Heal & Thrive

What does a doctor who makes time for regular karaoke sessions with his children, a retired printing technician who inadvertently answered a decade-old geometry problem, and an 11-year-old who found bones from an ichthyosaur, the largest known ocean reptile from the time of dinosaurs have in common? They are all people who have realized the benefits of being a hobbyist and have even made some important discoveries.

Sunday Service Livestreams

Stay connected by tuning into one of our live-streamed Sunday Services across the nation!

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