Hak Ja Han
August 9, 2013
Hoon Dok Hae and The ceremony for the 7th Anniversary of the Entrance of Cheon Jeong Gung and Coronation of The True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind Full text of speech
Today, on the 7th anniversary of the Entrance to Cheon Jung Gung and Coronation, we just watched a video. My heart is filled with emotions as I think about the past seven years. It has only been seven years, yet it feels as if it were as long as 70 years. The providential history has come to an end and we are beginning anew in the Cheon Il Guk era. If I ask you what resolutions and determinations you have to show Heaven our gratitude, can you answer with confidence?
Time and all of providence will not wait for us. We cannot return. I am saying that forward is the only way for us to go. Then it depends on how much each one of us extends our own environments. The opportunity to stand as God's homeland that heaven desires and as the central nation of the world based on this nation will not be here forever. You must know this.
Our first step is 2020. I do not doubt that those of you present here today are doing your best. I would like to believe that. May I do so?
It is true that with every passing day, my heart becomes more urgent. There is much work to do and achieve for God. The reality is that we are all living with our physical bodies and there is no guarantee that any of us will live to be one hundred. The life you live this moment will become your treasure and the nourishment you will need in the future in the eternal spiritual world. You are in a position that will only happen once in history. You hold the special right to attend True Parents in this era. It is a time where each one of you can become a beautiful jewel.
Education Director Jo talked about what I hope for in the future generations: to be children of filial piety and loyalty, to open the doors for a new era understanding that "I" am the central figure. It is easier said than done. If you are responsible for a small church or district, can you run away from that responsibility? If you think of True Parents and their will every minute and second of your life, you will do the best that you can.
You must truly live your life every day as if it is a life or death situation. Do you promise to make Korea a nation that puts True Parents at the center and stands tall in front of the rest of the world? Do you pledge to do so? Thank you.
This time while I was in Hawaii, I appointed a new leader to take on America's college and youth movement. There are over forty thousand students just in Las Vegas. Also, the best students from around the world come to study in America. There are some who finish four years of study and continue to on to earn doctorate degrees, but must will study for four years and return to their home country. From a providential point of view, this is an amazing blessing prepared by heaven. If we can't manage to restore the collegiate world, then how else will be restore America and the world in seven years?
If you witness to one American student, that student will continue on to world level. However, in our internal church affairs, I am also making effort to bring blessed children and students of the world to Korea. We are aiming towards the future, making an exciting history.
Additionally, I've decided to expand our environment centering on the second and third generation. Starting from next year, I will show the world to exemplary middle and high school students who are aiming to become the future leaders.
Because Korea has a short summer vacation, it can't be too long. For two weeks we will intenisively educate them so that these children can see the world and realize how important of a nation Korea is. I want them to become grateful to be born as a Korean Second or Third Generation Blessed Child, so that they will live a life of repaying God. Wiill you help me?
As time goes by, we have nothing but hope. Hawaii is truly beautiful without any pollution. It is heaven on earth. When I wake up in the morning it is still a little dark, but I go out for a walk. The birds sing to me and the flowers are in full bloom. Just as we just saw, there is a fruit called a mango and it dangles from the tree. In the past, I couldn't even imagine such a thing. I could imagine trees the size of papayas, but mango trees are even bigger than the tall Korean chestnut trees.
Then, there are also avocados in the Kona area. I've never seen fruit from such a huge tree. The soil in Kona is perfect for growing avocados, so I planted some avocado trees in Queen Garden.
Another fascinating fact is that when we were in Korea, Father really loved bananas. But in the early days it was difficult to find them. I thought bananas were in the shape of a fan. But this time when I saw banana trees this time, they grow in a tight circle around the branch in layers. I counted 140 bananas in a tree. The banana flower was this big and as they fell the rows would form like this so that the bananas would grow in a spiral. It went around the tree seven times and so there were 140 bananas. It's truly breathtaking. They were ripe so I asked someone to pick them. So I ate one that was dangling and yellow. It was so delicious. The peel was thin and the fruit was chewy and so sweet. It was so big I had to open my mouth wide. People with small mouths would have to cut it. The natural environment there is fascinating. We will show the Second and Third Generation this environment. We will educate them. What do you think? All of you have children, don't you? Do you have children who you can offer to the heavenly nation? Do you? Then our future is bright. I will end here. Let's stand up and sing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" together.
The ceremony for the 7th Anniversary of the Entrance of Cheon Jeong Gung and Coronation of The True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind
The ceremony for the 7th Anniversary of the Entrance of Cheon Jeong Gung and Coronation of The True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind was held on June 13th by the Heavenly calendar (July 20 by the Gregorian calendar) at Cheon Jeong Gung, with around 400 representative leaders attending, including elder families, presidents of organizations and businesses and ministers.
Dr. Chang Shik Yang, the president of Korean FFWP, served as emcee. The event order was as follows: an entrance of True Mother, a cake cutting, a prayer report, video of the Entrance of Cheon Jeong Gung coronation, reading True Father's speech, report on True Children's special workshop in Hawaii, True Parent's speech, and three cheers of Eok Mansei.
Dr. Yang explained the meaning of 7th Anniversary for the Entrance of the palace and Coronation. God, a cosmetic true parent, and the Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind, the True Parent, became one body and exerted sovereignty with direct dominion in Heaven and Earth from this day.
The president of WFWP, Nan-yeong Moon, offered a prayer: '7-year-ago today, I am grateful and deeply moved to be at this unforgettable providential occasion. I am grateful for the True Parents, the Messiah and the Savior of Humankind, for completing God's Providence by victoriously liberating heaven through indemnity throughout his life.
Then, a video showing highlights of historical Entrance Cheon Jung Gung and Coronation on Jun 13th, 2006 was presented.
For Hoon Dok Hae, President Hyo Yul Kim read the speech that True father gave on this occasion, reminding us of the providential meaning once again. The speech and teaching of the True Parent from Cheon Sung Gyeong and Pyeong Hwa Gyeong were read.
Following Hoon Dok Hae video presentation which covered the special workshop for third generation True Children was shown.(May 6th ~ June 6th, for 30days by heavenly calendar)
A director of a Cheong Shim school, Sung Tae Jo who directed the special workshop, gave us a presentation about the programs. (lectures of divine principle and the True Parent's life, touring Hawaii, a nature experience activity, a holy day service, an art activity, a yoga, an singing performance, etc.)
As a representative of the third generation True Children, Shin Chul Moon Nim said 'Through this 30 day workshop, I have learned various things about the divine principle and the True Parent's life. I realized the suffering central figures and the Second Coming of Christ had to undergo. I saw a video of president Bo Hee Pak's address in a hearing with congressman Frazer. He went instead of True Father, being persecuted from the people in America. It was really moving. He attended the hearing after preparing for a long time to fight for Heavenly Parent's goal and the True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind. I appreciated him and True Mother and church members who promise next year's workshops for 2nd and 3rd generations.
Soon after, five third generation True children sang three songs 'Thinking My Brother', 'Love You My Parent' and 'A Person Who is Meant to Be Loved'.
After mother's speech, everyone stood up and sang 'the battle hymn of the republic' altogether for victory of Vision 2020, 2nd and 3rd generation's hopeful future. Then, the ceremony for the 7th Anniversary of the Entrance of Cheon Jung Gung and Coronation of the True Parent of heaven, earth and humankind came to the end with three cheers of Og-Mansei offered by Japanese President, Yong-chun Song.
