Happy True Children’s Day!

On November 12, 2015, Unificationists around the nation celebrated the 56th True Children’s Day and the 28th Foundation Day for the Unified Nation of Heaven and Earth. Families gathered in their homes and communities to start their day in prayer and celebrate that we are all children of God.

At East Garden, over 100 Unificationists including parents and children gathered together and shared songs and prayers with a colorful offering table in front of the room. They listened as Dr. Ki Hoon Kim shared the following Holy Day message:

Several other locations shared photos and stories of their True Children’s Day celebrations:

Las Vegas Family Church

Over 40 Unificationists got together at the Las Vegas Family Church for their True Children’s Day prayer and festivities. Thanh Le emceed the event and Rev. Andrew Compton and Mrs. Lydia Compton gave a representative prayer. Rev. Ken Doo gave the Holy Day message and a closing prayer.

Several of those gathered sent in the following reflections:

“I appreciated Rev. Doo’s explanation of all of our Unification Holy Days. My guest, Monica, attended and she came to understand more deeply why we celebrate special Holy Days. She really enjoyed and felt God’s blessing.”

-Kimiyo Anceney

“I really appreciate that I was able to learn the historical background of the Foundation Day for the Unified Nation of Heaven and Earth. It was also a good chance to share about True Parents.”

-Akira Watanabe

“It warmed my heart to come together as a family first thing in the morning, and to honor True Parents’ traditions. I never knew about all of the Holy Days!”

-Jinil Fleischman

 “Today’s True Children’s Day and Foundation Day celebrations, attended by local church members, was a joyous sharing of history, music and a beautiful offering table. Cake and conversation followed the service.”

-James Oberg

“I felt the service was very embracing and the atmosphere was warm like that of a family. Even though our community is not large, and it was a busy weekday, many people made time to come and celebrate together.”

-Daniel Hirano

New Hope Family Church, Maryland

Pastor Andrew Love and the New Hope Family Church had a charming morning celebration. Amael Rodriquez set up a beautiful offering table, and a small group met to read True Father’s 1998 True Children’s Day speech. They all shared about their need to create genuine love in their marriages and how these days are ripe for learning how to really embrace each other as God’s children, not just church members. David Phelps have a great closing prayer and the group had a laughter-filled moment of cheers to close the ceremony.

Portland Family Peace Fellowship

The Portland Family Peace Fellowship held a True Children’s Day Celebration and also recognized the Foundation Day for the Unified Nation of Heaven and Earth on Sunday before their weekly service. Over 79 local Unificationists attended, one of their highest Holy Day turnouts, and five grandchildren, four grandparents and one couple helped with the cake cutting.

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