Welcome Rev. Buessing & Thank You Dr. Balcomb
A big change is taking place in the USA as well. Dr. Michael Balcomb has been assigned as the Regional Group Chairman of Europe. I sincerely thank him for his service as president of the American movement. We have worked closely together for the past 4.5 years and we’ve seen great development in America during that time. We are proud to send him to his new mission after a successful presidency of FFWPU-USA, and wish him success and victory in Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East.
At the same time, I am pleased to announce that with True Mother’s blessing, the new president of FFWPU-USA is Rev. Richard Buessing. Richard and Marjorie Buessing have served as the Cheon Il Guk IW for the East Coast for more than two years. Rev. Buessing has held several church leadership roles before his appointment as CIG IW, such as Divine Principle workshop lecturer, State Leader, Regional Coordinator and District Pastor. Richard and Marjorie were blessed in Marriage at the 2075 Couples’ Blessing at MSG in 1982. I extend a warm welcome to Rev. Buessing in his new role and wish him every success. Below please find Rev. Buessing’s letter.
Let us all support Rev. Richard Buessing in his mission as President of FFWPU-USA and march forward together to bring America back to God, fulfill our mission as Tribal Messiahs, and win victory of Vision 2020.
God Bless you and your families,
Dr. Ki Hoon Kim
VIce President, FFWPU International
Regional Group Chairman, North America
A Word from Rev. Richard Buessing
Dear American Brothers & Sisters,
I am humbled and honored to be the new President of FFWPU in the United States of America. I cannot express in words my gratitude to True Mother, Dr. Kim., Dr. Balcomb, and Dr. Jenkins. Over the last four years, they worked together and brought our movement to a whole new level here in America. The recent gathering with True Mother at Madison Square Garden showed the power of God when we unite together. Our members, friends, and guests participated at unprecedented levels from all over the country. We can all be proud of what was accomplished and build upon it.
For the past two years, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you, stay in your homes, meet your families, and attend your church services. It has been a rich and rewarding experience. You are heroes and heroines to me for the lives you have lived and offered to God and True Parents. Our Blessed Families are the heart of FFWPU and the heart of America.
Like you, I want to help our families, communities, and our nation live up to the fundamental principles that has kept America on course all these years. Now more than ever, our Blessed Families are playing a key role. Through our efforts as Tribal Messiahs we can bring the Holy Blessing to this nation.
I pray for you and look forward to working with all of you.
Sincerely,
Rev. Richard Buessing
A Word from Dr. Michael Balcomb
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you for your tremendous effort and support for the great victory and success of the Madison Square Garden rally, centered on True Parents! True Mother spoke clearly, courageously and lovingly about God’s great hope for this nation. The music was awesome, with the 3000 Voice Choir, Gospel stars Hezekiah Walker and Yolanda Adams, and our very own Apple Heaven leading the way. I was very proud of our 700 young dancers who filled the Garden with heavenly energy. It was so exciting to see so many people from other churches and faith communities who joined us in partnership, making it such an unforgettable victory.
Soon after all the celebrations were concluded, we met for lunch with True Mother at East Garden. She again thanked our American movement for the great victory of Madison Square Garden, and then she went on to say how much she hoped that, as the elder son, America could take more care of the other nations of the world. She also shared her deep concern for Christianity, especially in Europe where it was once on the frontline of revival and reformation, but today is being assaulted by secularism and individualism. She also shed tears over the Middle East, home of three of the world’s great religions, where violence and conflict are daily news and refugees risk their lives to find a place of safety. “As the True Parent, I have to save them all,” she said.
I was deeply moved by Mother’s words, and suddenly the words of the prophet Isaiah came to my mind: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” And then just a few moments later True Mother did indeed ask me to be responsible for an expanded region that includes Europe, the Middle East, and several nations in the former communist bloc as well. It is an enormous challenge, and a great honor, and although I am humbled and far from qualified, I said “Yes!”
With True Mother’s recommendation and blessing, Rev. Richard Buessing has been confirmed by the HSA-UWC Board to be the next President. Richard and Marjorie have been doing a great job as Cheon Il Guk IWs, and are both much loved by God and True Parents, and all our members as well. Fumiko and I wish them all the very best as they lead America forward to our 2020 Goals. I have no doubt that the future will be bright!
It has been a great privilege to serve as your President for the past 4½ years. Thanks to everyone’s prayers and personal investment, we made a lot of progress and I would like to thank Dr. Kim, the members of the HSA-UWC Board, all our pastors and community leaders, our fantastic team here at Headquarters, and all our American family members for your support and encouragement. Fumiko and I would especially like to thank everyone who has generously hosted and welcomed us in their homes over the years.
God Bless you and your families, and God Bless America! Watch out for exciting news from Europe!
Sincerely,
Anthony Okotcha
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Thanks to Dr Balcomb for coming to support us in the European theatre. Its appreciated. Kindly let me have an email address to reach him.
Kindest regards
Anthony + Imogene Okotcha
Milton Keynes, England
07904406812
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Stefano Stefani
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Dear Michael and Fumiko Balcomb,
thank you for accepting this new mission in our european continent. We pray for the success in Europe and in all the world. May God bless you, may God keep you
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Chris Jones
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Congratulations Mike & Fumiko-look forward to seeing you more. Don’t forget we live only 2 miles from Manchester airport so please take up my standing offer of a lift back home to Yorkshire if you get the chance to visit.
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Mary Ann Schaffer-Wigton
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Congratulations to you all.
Thanks, Balcomb family for everything. We’ll miss you.
Welcome to your new Mission, Buessing family!
Mary Ann & Larry Wigton
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Edward Taub
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Rev. Balcomb, We made it to Europe before you! We’re living in Chisinau, Moldova since July 18, so if you make it here, we’ll see you then. For Richard and Marjorie, good luck and may God bless you in your new mission. Congratulations!
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Curtis & Sanae Martin
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Dr Balcomb, congratulations on your new posting. We are sorry to see you go. We will miss you!
Sincerely,
Curtis & Sanae Martin
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Katrin McCarthy
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Thank you, Dr. Michael and Fumiko. I appreciate your enthusiasm and dignity, hard work as a public voice for God’s hope and our True Parents wherever you are. It was a pleasure meeting you at different occasions. You finished your time here with a grand finale with True Mother”s speech and festival at the Garden. Europe is blessed to have you over there, I am from Austria originally and came here in 1973. I appreciate True Mother’s concern to revive Christianity in Europe for it’s fulfillment through the True Parents. Many good people in my family come from that tradition. Best wishes, may God protect and bless your family!
Best wishes to Richard and Marjory for their new mission and willingness to receive it. May we all bring great progress for God, our True Parents, and our own lives to defeat evil with the actions of sacrificial love. Katrin McC
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Norma Battiss
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Congratulations to you All!!!
Wishing you many blessings in your new missions!!
Aju! Amen!
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Susan Felsenthal
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Thank you Michael and Fumiko Balcomb for your wonderful heartfelt service as leaders for our Church.
Congratulations to Richard and Marjorie Buessing! Thank you for accepting this mission.
God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Susan Felsenthal
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Gabriele Schickert
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Dear Michael and Fumiko Balcomb,
thank you so much for accepting this big and importnt mission.
I am so happy and hopeful that you will come to Europe.
many greetings from gabriele schickert from Germany, Stuttgart
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Maria Dumas
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Welcome to Europe Dr and Mrs Balcomb !!!!!
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Klaus
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Thanks Father Balcomb for all you have done for our American Blessed Families Community and for America . May God bless you and your family so abundantly and good luck in your new mission.
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Debra Bruce
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Everything is so hopeful now…Richard was my first Divine Principle lecturer….in Oklahoma…he was on fire then for God and I know he and his family will do us proud.
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Betsy Orman
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Dear Dr. and Mrs. Balcomb,
Thank you for taking responsibility to lead America and the Family Fed through one of her darkest storms, the conflict within our own movement. Your unflailing faith and optimism was rewarded as we filled the halls of MSG. It is heartbreaking to know that you’re leaving except that I am very aware that Europe and the Middle East truly can use your spirit as an educator. Your gift to be able to raise up our second gen to lead is precious. You are so needed there. Thank you from heaven, True Parents and all of us. The American movement certainly owes you a debt of gratitude.
And to the Buessings, God is anointed our movement with the holy spirit by sending you now. I think of this when I think of your coming. “Love can build a bridge, between your heart and mine, love can build a bridge, don’t you think its time, don’t you think its time.” God speed to both of your families.
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Liz Brooker
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God Bless The Balcomb’s in Europe. I’m sure there will be a great wave of success there and the American movement will be missing both Michael and Fumiko. Thank you to the Balcomb’s for your encouragement here!!
Looking forward to experiencing the leadership of the Buessings. Thank you for stepping up to such a demanding mission.
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roberto turconi
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Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Balcomb , you have given a great guidance to the American brothers and sisters for the last 4.5 years and all the best whishes for your new mission and a warm welcome to our new leaders Mr. and Mrs. Buessing !!!
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Aldo D'Onofrio
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Thank you so much for taking this new responsibility!!
I am the Florence, Italy, City leader, and I hope that here in Europe we can change
things around.
Welcome to our huge continent!!
Aldo P. D’Onofrio
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Gloria Laurent
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For Rev Richard Buessing.Thank you for accepting the responsibility as the USA FFWP leader.May the divine wisdom from Heaven and Parents will give you the strength to lead this amazing nation of God.be healthy in body and spirit.
Gloria and Pierrot Laurent
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Theodore Shimmyo
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Thank you, Dr. Balcomb, for your tremendous work here in America. I think your absolute faith among others brought forth victory to the Madison Square Garden. We admire you. Best wishes to you new mission!
Welcome, Rev. Buessing. We are looking forward to working with you.
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Gloria Laurent
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Thank you very much Rev Michael Balcomb and Family.May our Heavenly Parents body be in you wherever you are going.Only God owns our life and body.You have always obedient heart to Them.Bless you with a divinely word of wisdom.Be healthy in body and spirit.
Thank you Balcomb Family.
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