Hak Ja Han
January 4, 2015
To the Korean witnessing team and Japanese members in Las Vegas, NV
Mother is in the US doing research in preparation for building the Cheonji Sunhak Won. "Cheonji" means "heaven and earth" in English. "Sun" and "Hak" come from True Parents' names and the Chinese character for the "won" that Mother used here means "garden." Essentially, the Cheonji Sunhak Won is to be a museum to highlight True Parents' life courses.
While you were out witnessing, I was contemplating how to build the Cheonji Sunhak Won, which is the purpose of my visit to America this time. I plan to make it greater than any other existing museum. I am thinking of looking at those buildings that are well constructed and known to be well managed.
I am sure we can ultimately create a finer piece of work in the twenty-first century. That is the kind of standard we need, so that the Cheonji Sunhak Won's stature and True Parents' stature can be remembered and survive for future generations and all eternity. Do you know how blessed and joyful it is to have been part of that endeavor?
Actually, when I invited all of you from Korea and Japan, I asked you to witness for two weeks. However, isn't it true that you slacked off a bit? You probably only witnessed for five or six days. I heard that somebody caught a cold, became ill and caused an uproar. Hyun-hi! [Yes, Mother?] Did you get better? [Yes] Every day I was receiving reports about your activities.
I am sure you all had a great experience. Now, you have harvested the seeds of life in this desert. You sowed the seeds of life on this barren land. You should continue to be involved by offering conditions and prayer. From that position, you should protect, manage and raise the new lives that you brought in. You will now return to your countries, but the church in Las Vegas and the US headquarters should be responsible for these new lives so that they do not fall to the ground. Please guide them so that they can blossom in all their splendor and bear fruit. Do you understand?
In this respect, you have actually lit a fire in this city, which had been asleep. You are in an incredible position. Did you engage in your activities with that awareness?
We talked about the Hoover Dam; this dam was the first of its kind in history. It affected three states, which are in a desert area -- California, Nevada, and Arizona. The construction of this dam began in 1931. They completed it in six years. Many people made sacrifices. Yet, courageously they made this dam to save the three states and this helped this nation overcome the Great Depression.
One person's idea saved the lives of the people in these three states and saved America. Your thoughts and actions will not only save Las Vegas but also all of America. The environment here is equipped with everything that it needs; this environment shall spread to the entire world. They hold conventions here allyear round. That is why many people from other parts of the world come here. I heard that there will be some kind of show five to six days from now. People from Samsung, LG and many others from Korea will be coming to this show.
What was it called? It was something about video 3D or a consumer electronics show. The conventions will continue, and many people will come to them. These people do not live here, so once they get information they will return to their nations. We should not let this opportunity slip by.
How wonderful it would be if the Las Vegas church were prospering so that it was able to lead to God all the people that come to this place! Do you agree? [Yes] America should work harder and the church in Las Vegas should work even harder. Do you understand?
Rev. [Ken] Doo, do you understand?
[Yes] You should continue to connect to God and convey God's word to those that gave their signatures. Do not lose anybody. Do you understand? [I understand.] I will watch carefully to see how you behave. I will be monitoring you. [Laughter] Do you understand?
[Yes, I understand!] So do not lose anybody who has already connected with us. Well, if you already had a good meal, I hope this day will be yours.
Are we already in 2015? We follow the heavenly calendar but after all, it is a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. This new year is the year of the blue sheep. I was born in the year of the sheep. [Cheering] You should work harder to uplift True Mother in the eyes of the world. Will you do that? [Yes] By Korean custom, we comfort the god of the earth in the new year. This means stamping the ground. While doing that, we should make some noise and shout.
In other words, we should pray and offer conditions in the new year, so that we can have abundant experiences in the new year. I do not know if there is a similar custom in the West but in the East, this custom is very strong. Are there eighty people here today? Make eight teams and compete; I will give an award up to fourth place. [Cheering] We'll play yute. The custom of playing yute is about becoming one. People from high and low classes, yangban [historically, Korean aristocrats] or a people from the lowest class in Korea, all became one through this game. You should all become one. I will give a generous award to those in first place. I have prepared many prizes so do your best. [Cheering] If I speak too much, I will be taking away your enjoyment time. Let us have one or two of you reflect on a particularly interesting incident from your activities.