Fuel for Your Outreach Journey
Over the past three weeks, Hawaii has been a hub of outreach for over 100 people who answered True Mother’s invitation and challenge to renew themselves through testifying to God and True Parents. The finale of this outreach initiative was more than just closure; it was an inspiration to build upon that momentum in local communities around the nation. Read more about the Forgive, Love and Unite Banquet and the Sunday Service message by Dr. Ki Hoon Kim, the Continental Chair of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.
Forgive, Love and Unite Banquet
On Friday, February 6, 2015, the outreach team attended the Forgive, Love and Unite Banquet at the Pagoda Hotel, hosted by the local Honolulu Family Church. Over 50 participants enjoyed musical performances, a moving video presentation of True Father’s life and a presentation by a University of Hawaii Graduate student of Physics on the scientific explanation for the existence of God. Several local Unificationists shared personal testimonies, including one couple who talked about their Holy Marriage Blessing in 2009.
The group was grateful to be invited to dinner by Dr. Kim after the event, an expression of True Mother’s appreciation for the investment of the outreach team. The team was excited to share stories of their experience and to receive more guidance from Dr. Kim.
Sunday Service
Sunday marked the last day of the three-week initiative. The morning was spent sharing experiences of their time in Hawaii. Later, they attended Sunday Service at the Honolulu Family Church where Dr. Kim gave a powerful and inspiring message. He encouraged everyone to stand up and take action to help God’s providence.
As the outreach team heads back to their hometowns, there is a sense of renewed faith and hope. Participants young and old have found value in their experience. A senior member of the team said, “By interacting with the young people on campus, I’ve actually become a new man. I feel refreshed and revived and ready to go.” Though the three-week initiative has come to an end, it’s clear that the impact will last long after. It will be difficult to say goodbye to such a beautiful place and the relationships that have been built, but the whole team is excited to share their experiences and enthusiasm back home.
Learn more about the next nationwide outreach initiative in this week’s Weekly Update on Friday, February 13, 2015.