16 Jan2015
Prayer Request for Reiner Vincenz
Please pray for Reiner Vincenz, the first Unificationist in Europe in 1963. He is expected to ascend soon due to his health. Four years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and it quickly progressed leaving him with little mobility. On Sunday, January 11, he had a severe choking incident and it was determined then that he is no longer able to swallow anything. Read the letter by his daughter and son-in-law, Leena and Jario Vincenz-Gavin, describing his current situation and his wonderful legacy here.
Franco Famularo
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Dear Reiner and Barbara, May God bless you during this time of ascension. My memories go back to my first opportunity to work with you during the Washington Monument campaign in 1976 in the region that included Wilmington, Delaware. A year later we worked together in Germany and I recall you being inaugurated as leader of the German family in Dec. 1977. From 1979 to 1981 I recall working closely with you in North London. What memories of a great champion of God and True Parents. Your determination, devotion and sincerity will always be etched in my heart and that of many others. A few years ago, I recall getting a phone call as you were doing outreach to the highest level in the world. I will never forget your optimism. God Bless you and may your journey bring much joy and happiness to Heaven. Franco Famularo (Canada)
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Juan Acosta
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I thanks our heavenly parent and true parents of heaven and earth for giving me the blessing
to have met and worked with Rev.Vincenz,his love love and faith in True Parents were an
inspiration in my life of faith that I will never forget.
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Lynne Kim
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Dear Reiner and Barbara, From the first time I met you, I have respected and loved you. May our Heavenly Parent comfort and strengthen you at this time of transition into your eternal spiritual life and comfort your family as they have to adjust to life without you next to them on earth. Many people will be praying for you and missing you!
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Elisabeth Heil
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Dear Reiner and Barbara,
I am realy grateful to meet you. The time in London 1979, you were leading the german team. It was so nice to work with you, with many good memoiries.
May Reiner have a good journey and much love to the family .
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R.Leja
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We say Bye-bye to a great hero of God….we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for everything, Karl and Rosemarie Leja
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Behrooz Eslamihariri
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Thank you dear brother and your family ,you are the peace keeper.All humanity are greateful of you and your family.you look like the real and true Elija.Your name mean’s you give rein or you are the giver of freedom to.Dear Reiner My family thank you and your family.B&N
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Regis Hanna
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I met you both in Seattle when you came for the 21 city tour in 1972. You taught me a great deal and left a lasting mark on my character. We worked so hard in Seattle, and then later in Portland Oregon. You gave us a wonderful vase for our 1975 Blessing as a present. We kept in touch over the years. I know you will be a powerful witness to True Parents in the SW. What a wonderful legacy you leave behind! Blessings!
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Traudel Mantel
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Dear Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Vincenz,
looking back on many precious times of meeting and hearing your life-filled tellings and reports, your outstanding intuition. All blessing for the next step of life. Greetings from Iceland.
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roberto turconi
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Dear Mr. Vincenz I remember the time we spent together in Frankfurt, Germany and then in England ! I always remember your deep, honest faith in True Parents and your beautiful smile ! All my prayers are with you and your family at this time and I know our True Father can’t wait to see you in Heaven !!!
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Mitsuko Poletti
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I will never forget the fond memories with you. You visited me at the church center in Dubuque, IA as the district leader and showed us the high standard of life of faith. We visited many churches with Father’s messages. In the evening you enriched us with a lot of gifts of exciting and interesting stories. I remember that the room was filled with laughter and joy. I will cherish and treasure precious memories with you forever, Rev. Vincent. Farewell.
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THillai
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Dear Reiner and Barbara,
It was a great pleasure meeting both of you when you came as the leaders of the IOWC north London area. I had such a wonderful time with Reiner witnessing to the churches in London. I keep him in my fond memories and pray for his eternal journey. We will all meet one day in the bosom of our Heavenly Parents and reflect on the life well lived to serve the living Messiah.
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Norbert Thiel
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Dear Reiner, dear Barbara,
today, 40 years ago, the Global IOWC-team left from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Now another journey starts and I wish you even more exciting experiences and love and warmth which may brighten your heart and mind still more. Working closely with you for many years in the Global team and then in Frankfurt HQ, I never doubted your sincerety. Your sole desire was , to please God and True Parents. Sometimes even too much. Now you fall into the hand of God and I wish to you a total liberation of heart and mind with no boundaries.
Dear Barbara, please take a warm hug from me. You have been always a courageous person. May you have a peaceful heart. The time with both of you had a deep impact on my life and I am grateful for the time together.
With love
Norbert
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Shirley Saltz Kanno
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Norbert, your words are just what I would like to express as well! I first met Mr. & Mrs. Vincenze when I was 19 at the Victory Celebration for Madison Square Garden, True Father hand picked us for the IOWC and 8 City Tour before leaving for Japan. They have been a major influence in my life of faith and I am so very greatful for their steadfast service and example! Reinier, may you spread your wings and fly, I am sure that our True Father will welcome you with a warm embrace for many jobs well done! With Love and Gratitude! Shirley Kanno
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Elio Roman
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I only saw you a few times, and we never spoke. But I knew you were a high level man (in spirit, love and truth). From you daughter’s testimony True Father is calling you to help him. Thank him, and tell him we love him very much. May God prepare the time of your ascension. I pray that your wife will be filled with God’s love and comfort. Thank you for you time on earth. It was a life well lived.
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Thurner Hannes
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Dear Rainer, Barbara & Family,
from the bottom of my heart, I’m very thankfull and appreciate all the
experience and conversation, what we could share to each other in the
time as german NL and later on by mail and in several occasion too.
Now, when your ascension will be soon, me and my family will be with you
in our prayer and with your family.
Thank you very much for everything, our heavenly parents will bless you !
I will close this with your slogan, what I keep still in my memory and in
what you always encouraging us on the way of restoration :
” marching on … !”
Your brother Hannes
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Bernard
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I worked with Rev. Vincenz while in Germany. I couldn’t say it was a pleasant experience but knowing his past I wish him well wherever he may go in his new mission.
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Maria De La Rosa
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I met Reiner Vincenz in Linz Austria where I joined in 1971. Then I left for America in 1973. I was on several teams with Reiner Vincenz, too many experiences to tell here. For me he was always the example of true humility. I am very honored to have known him and worked under him. I am sure he will have a wonderful ascension. I love you Mr. Vincenz and Barbara!!!
Maria De La Rosa Baumann
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Patrick McCluskey
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Godbless Reiner Vincenz our Families Thoughts and Prayers are with and for You in and during this time
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Jack Corley
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Dear Reiner and Barbara, thoughts and prayers are with your family as Reiner makes the great transition to the Spirit World. I have shared many experiences with Reiner in Europe as well as in the US and will always be grateful for having known him. Over the past few years I have seen, through photographs, how his health has been declining. Heavenly Parent has been preparing him to move on to his next calling; to work with True Father in the Spirit World. May the journey be smooth and peaceful and I wish Barbara and their family much love and strength in this time.
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