Jun Sook Nim's Speech in North Carolina

by Hugh Dussek-Charlotte, NC

On Sunday, Oct. 15, Jun Sook Moon spoke to an audience of over 200 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The audience, comprised of VIPs, ministers and their congregation members, students and other guests, welcomed her warmly. The emcee, Ron Pappalardo of the American Freedom Coalition, presented 22 proclamations and letters of welcome for Jun Sook Nim and the Family Federation. Dr. Brenda Richardson, the dean of students at the university, welcomed the event to the campus; Rev. Henry C. Puegh from the House of Jacob Church in Charlotte gave the invocation and encouraged the audience to honor Rev. and Mrs. Moon, who founded the federation; and Rev. Lois Hargrave of the Deliverance Tabernacle in Lexington, gave a heartfelt introduction to Jun Sook Nim. Bishop and Mrs. L.V. Stennis, who had participated in the recent International Holy Blessing Ceremony, presented a plaque to Jun Sook Nim on behalf of the Interdenominational Conferences for Clergy of North Carolina. The program was successful, thanks to the cooperation of church and CARP members from around the state.

In Memorium - Stephen Greaves 1955-1993

by Robert E. Hall, Jr.-New York

Stephen Greaves was born in Georgetown, Guyana in 1955, the son of the late Winifred Greaves and Joseph Pile. He was one of nine children and was raised by his grandmother. Stephen was introduced to the Unification Church by his spiritual mother Barbara Moseley Marks and was part of the original performing arts choir, "The Hallelujah Group." He was also an active witnesser to the change God brought about in his life.

As the group toured the Caribbean and Europe, under the name "Los Internacionales," he continued as one of the soloists using his fine tenor voice to great advantage. Many people remarked on the quality of his singing; this gift was evidently given by God.

Settling in England, he formed several bands, continued with his singing career and composed songs. He made an album, "Sing and Shout," and was working on several compositions at the time of his ascension into the spiritual world.

Mrs. Lorraine Boodram-Jones states: "I will always remember Stephen-or `Boker' as he was affectionately called-and the times we worked together. I will remember his warm, friendly and winning personality and his honest sincerity in acknowledging and dealing with personal problems. I will also remember his deep love of music and his trying to reach others through this medium."

A few months before Stephen's ascension, he visited the USA and we spent some hours together. I distinctly remember our conversation. It concerned the importance of the blessing, God-centered families, and- as fathers-the importance of bonding with our children.

Stephen ascended into the spiritual world on Saturday, Nov. 27, 1993 after suffering complications from diabetes. He leaves behind his wife Sharon Greaves, two sons, sisters, cousins, aunts and other relatives. Stephen and Sharon are part of the 8,000 Couples blessed in marriage by Rev. and Mrs. Moon in October 1982.

Stephen's seung hwa ceremony was held in England. A memorial service was held in New York.

Imagine You Are King And Queen For A Day... National Parents' Day in Rome, New York

by Terry & Elise McKnight-Rome, NY

Imagine you are king and queen for a day. Take a cruise aboard the S.S. Parents' Day float, our entry in the Rome, NY's Honor America Days Parade. Come enjoy the music and dancing at the stage on Liberty Plaza. The high point is the special Parents' Awards ceremony. Original glass sculptures are being presented to three exemplary couples. Afterwards, listen to the Syracuse Symphony perform the "1812 Overture" accompanied by the cannon fire of Ft. Stanwix National Monument. Then finish your evening under the brilliant flash of fireworks over the fort.

With this vision in mind, we two couples, Terry & Elise McKnight and David & Cathy Mahardy, began plans for National Parents' Day in Rome, NY last April.

An Oneida County Parents' Day Committee was formed, consisting of ourselves, the Mahardy's, and Duane Burleigh, youth director of the local Salvation Army. Having lived in Rome since 1987, Terry and I began sifting through our network of friends in the community and found many willing to assist.

The mayor issued a citywide proclamation in support of Parents' Day which was a great help in gaining the interest of local civic organizations, as well as for raising funds for the event.

Terry went to the Honor America Days Committee, which is responsible for two weeks of patriotic celebrations around the city, to ask their advice. After some discussion, it was decided to celebrate Parents' Day on July 29, to give it maximum exposure, directly after the Honor America Days Parade and before the Syracuse Symphony concert. Piggybacking on their event would also facilitate the advertising of this new national holiday.

David and Cathy Mahardy offered to design and build the Parents' Day float for the parade. David also took over all stage preparation, for the entertainment and ceremony.

Mr. Burleigh gave us a lot of valuable advice on the organizational level. His experience in getting the support of businesses was a key element.

At this point we found ourselves swept up in a fervor of spiritual support. Prayers seemed to be answered before being uttered. All of us were a bit overwhelmed at how quickly things fell into place. Money, material and members from around upstate New York came together.

A 15'-long farm wagon was donated by a local farmer to use as the float vehicle. Milon Townsend, of Rochester, contributed three beautiful glass figurines of his own design for the awards. Members from both in- and outside the state made generous financial donations from as far away as Alaska. David Mahardy's employer, AFSA, paid for the Parents' Day banner which was placed above the stage. An AFSA executive, who is also a Rome school board member, helped David build part of the stage.

Terry and I organized the entertainment, media coverage, promotional/educational materials and vending for the day. We hired an "Oldies" rock band, a contemporary folk trio and an Irish step-dance troupe, of which our eldest daughter is a member. A local Christian musician/singer donated his performance, as well as Patches the Clown. Parents' Day brochures and commemorative buttons were designed and distributed by Joy Pople of Baldwinnsville.

The two local ABC and NBC television affiliates gave very positive coverage, interviewing Terry and showing the float.

Vendors included Wendy's Restaurants and Big Picture Video, as well as a number of vending tables to support the event. These included face painting by Yuko Kise and Tara McKnight, and watermelon slices sold by Elke Noll and Stacy Pople. Novelty balloons were vended by Milon Townsend, with assistance by Will Denn and Adam Weresh, both from Albany.

Price Chopper Supermarkets donated 1,000 cookies as giveaways, and a 50/50 raffle was organized by Laszlo Weresh, which the assistant mayor won (legally)!

A fundraising table was put together by members of the South Rome Neighborhood Watch, which Terry heads up, to support the newly organized Rome Police Bike Patrol. Six local bakeries including Dunkin' Donuts donated 250 doughnuts, which raised $100 for the police. The bike patrol has been funded completely by local community groups.

The heart of the event was the awards ceremony. After reading the proclamation aloud, the assistant mayor honored each couple, presenting each with the beautiful glass sculpture.

The first couple, Jim and Juanita Jenkins, have worked in social services for many years, effectively dealing with the problems of family breakdown and child abuse. Juanita is director of Oneida County Community Action and Jim has recently retired from a 20-year career serving his country in the U.S. Air Force.

The second couple are Richard & Jean Vollmer. Public volunteerism is their arena, especially in the arts. They have worked extensively with the elderly in what is called the "Seniorversity" program. Dick is president of the Rome Arts and Community Center and helped build the parade float.

The third couple are Henry and Barbara Swistak. They have served on many levels in the field of education. Barb is a dedicated teacher in the Catholic school system and both work regionally overseeing the area's girl scout troops. It was truly satisfying to see all these selfless people being honored.

One friend of ours, a professional photographer, covered the entire day's photos, development and all, for free! And a last-minute financial gift by one upstate member enabled us to have Parents' Day professionally videotaped.

The four months of preparation were a labor of love, underlined with the birth of our fourth child, Ryan Francis, who was born on June 6, 1995 (anniversary of D-Day).

Paraphrasing Jesus' words, wherever two or more couples are gathered, there I will be. We are all deeply grateful to God for having trusted us to bring this wonderful holiday to Central New York. Anyone wishing for a copy of the Parents' Day videotape can write or call: Terry McKnight, 305 Depeyster St., Rome, NY 13440, tel. (315)339-0437.

How to Start a Sunday School... Parent Involvement

by Vicki Henry-Minneapolis, MN

I will start with a quote from "The Busy Parent's Guide to Involvement in Education" brochure published by the National PTA:

"Parent involvement-your involvement-in education increases your children's chances for success in school. Studies show that children whose parents are involved in education are more motivated in school. Motivated students are more likely to participate in class, more likely to complete homework, and more likely to achieve academically. In short, motivated children become students with good chances for bright futures."

This, I feel, not only applies to secular education but to religious education as well. Are we not a movement which prides itself on service to others? Are we not a movement which advocates the need for education and education reform? Are we not a movement which explains how important it is for parents to be good role models for our children? Parent participation in your child's Sunday school activities can demonstrate, to your child, your attitude toward serving them, the church, your community, True Parents and God.

Volunteer teaching

The best and most involved way for you to participate in Sunday school is to volunteer to teach or assist for a certain number of days out of the year. This does not just apply to mothers but to fathers as well. Children need to have a male role model who is not afraid of acting silly while doing a presentation with puppets, not afraid of showing a sensitive heart in a tearful prayer or concern and appreciation for the children's work.

It is important for the Sunday school director to have periodic teacher training sessions for all volunteers in order to arm them with confidence. Training should consist of: 1) understanding children's characteristics and what they are capable of understanding at the various age levels, 2) practical help info such as how to write a lesson plan and why they must write it, 3) teaching techniques. All of this can be done by way of lecture, handouts and role playing. After your volunteers have the basics down, more advanced workshops can be held on the creation of teaching materials and involvement in curriculum development.

Don't just think that, because there is one teacher for every class, everything is OK. Assisting in a classroom can prove most beneficial for all involved. This is especially true if you have one or more of the following happening in your Sunday school: 1) K-12 classes with more than 12 children in each of them; 2) a pre-K class with more than eight children (this age needs constant supervision to help them stay on task as well as to help in the arts and crafts activities; 3) a class which has a child with a special need; 4) classes participating in field trips for their lesson. The assistant's job is to assist the teacher, not become the teacher themselves. The assistant must always follow the classroom teacher and support his or her lesson and teaching style. The assistant can help in maintaining order by quietly instructing the children to pay attention. Above all, do not disrupt the class, but find ways which allow the teaching to go smoothly.

Other ways to help Sunday school

If you are handy at making things from wood or by sewing, there are many ways to help build necessary materials and furniture for the classrooms. The pre-K class can use play stoves, refrigerators, doll houses and even portable room dividers to block off areas or contain students in order to help facilitate their attention. Tables are always needed. Sewing is necessary to make puppets, flannel boards, supplies and wall hangings. If you are artistic, you might lend your hand at sprucing up the rooms themselves by repainting the walls or doing some wall graphic or mural.

Lend yourself to be a guest speaker by sharing your testimony of a special assignment such as the 40-day foreign mission or the Russian Student Workshops, for example. Talk about what you do now and why. Talk to classes on why you joined the Unification Church.

How teachers can involve parents

This not only lends itself to parent involvement with their own children but is a good witnessing tool to introduce guests to church. Items in this area include having parent and child events (sports, art shows, dinners, dances, picnics, etc.). You may even want to have mother/son, mother/daughter, father/son, father/daughter events specifically. If you do, be sure when advertising it that you do not exclude those coming from a nontraditional family, such as a single- parent home. If a child does not have a father, let it be known that a grandfather, uncle, older brother, etc., is equally acceptable. Remember we are not here to create an elitist group of people who stick up their nose or pooh-pooh those who do not conform to how we may believe they should be living. Our mission is to be able to embrace those people, thereby educating them by our example, not lecture.

This leads into developing a family education program which could include guest speakers, discussion groups, activities and events. Guest speakers do not always have to be Unification Church members but may include educators and community leaders whose philosophy is similar to ours. Topics can cover things such as: What does it mean to be a father? (or mother?); TV sex and violence; helping children combat peer pressure; child safety inside and outside the home; child abuse; etc. Remember again that just as children have different learning styles, so do adults. So don't have your entire family education program be in a lecture-only format.

When initiating these events, open them up to both members and the public. Advertise them in the newspapers by way of a Calendar of Events column or the like; free-of-charge, public service radio spots are also free. Don't forget flyers and posters. I might also add that if you provide free child care (and I do mean care, not just baby- sitting), you will attract more people. Child care can be provided in the Sunday school rooms; separate the age groups here as well, and have a scheduled group of adults be responsible for activities which include both small and large motor skills. Good child care needs as much input and organization as a good Sunday school.

Periodic parent/teacher conferences are nice. (This means you must have a system of student evaluation in place.) Have homework assignments which involve both parent and child. Perhaps a type of PTA or Sunday school parent association would be a way for parents to have input into the creation and development of Sunday school. It would also make them feel the importance of it and take it seriously thereby having it be a natural part of their schedule.

In conclusion

Above all, communication must always be present in all its forms- through the printed word (i.e., newsletters, flyers, letters), telephone calls, announcements at Sunday service, face-to-take talking at church, home visits, and outings together. It is actually in this area of parental involvement where the state and regional directors should work together on an equal basis with the Sunday school director to help facilitate not only a working, dynamic Sunday school but a powerful, vibrant and growing church community as well.

Next month: Evaluation

Holy Blessing Testimony

by M. Fuji-Ellenwood, GA

First, I would like to thank Heavenly Father and True Parents for this precious experience, the Holy Blessing. Although it is hard to express this great experience on paper, I will try my best.

Actually, matching was quite unexpected for me. I really thought that I wouldn't get matched for this 1995 Blessing. I was one of the youngest because I was born in 1977, and we 1977 sisters were the cut- off point for this matching. Many leaders and members dealing with the Blessing informed us that we would most likely not get matched this time. In my heart, I totally accepted this and prepared to dedicate myself for one year of witnessing in World CARP.

Then on the 22nd of August (three days before the Blessing) at 5am I received a call from my mother in Korea. She told me that I had just been matched to Kim Myung Dae's eldest son, whose name is Kim Yoon Chang. I had heard of my father-in-law before, but I had never met or heard of my spouse. I was so shocked because it was unexpected and very close to the Blessing date!!! Twenty minutes later, I received a call from my father in Japan. I felt that God was putting our two families together. That was when I realized that it was a match from Heaven. Also, by matching a Korean to a Japanese, I felt that Father is trying to break down the barriers of race and resentment through an international marriage.

Everything from that point on was a rush to get to Korea. Throughout the 17-hour plane ride, I couldn't sleep, eat or even think!!! I was wondering what kind of personality he had and what he looked like. Also, I just couldn't believe that God was giving me this Blessing. But at the same time I felt so much parental love from Heavenly Father. It seemed like he knew exactly what would be right for me and our future. I arrived on the 24th of August at 11:30pm and met my new family at 2am on the Blessing Day. I thought it was so amazing to get married to someone whom you knew for less than one day. However, it was not just a joining of two people, for me; it was like a joining of two families and all their ancestors. I also feel that True Father picked the person for me to work with, together, in order to fulfill God's will. We seem to balance things out with our differences and at the same time enjoy our similarities together.

I am just truly grateful to Heavenly Father because it is the closing of one part of my life and the beginning of a new life. I am also grateful that I can be able to give more to my spouse from an earlier age.

I hope we can strive to become a couple which Heavenly Father and True Parents can be proud of. We truly want to bring victory for them. Mansei, to all the 360,000 couples!!!!!!!

Healing the Past

by Kaye Allen

At the International Friendship Conference on Sat., Oct. 14, I took one of the last seats as an American participant. The Japanese lady who sat down next to me was obviously very moved and was crying during the bridge ceremony. Later on during the conference she was very urgent to tell me something. Through our translator she explained that she had had a dream in Japan in which she was told to go to America. In the dream she had been standing before an altar on which there were two photos which included some of her relatives and some western ladies. It was hard for my "sister" to give up her job as a kindergarten teacher, but as she had the dream for seven days in a row, she decided that she had to do it. When she sat down next to me at the event, she realized that I was one of the western ladies whom she had seen in her dream wearing a kimono. It was a very moving experience for her and we both felt very connected by her spiritual experience. I was able to share with her that my father had been involved with fighting the Japanese in World War II. When I apologized to her for the suffering and pain of her family and her people, we embraced in tears.

Deerpark Family Festival 1995

by Mark Turegano-Port Jervis, NY

The Second Annual Deerpark Family Festival took place this year at New Hope Farms from July 6th through the 9th. Over 15,000 people came to the fair and enjoyed a wide variety of amusement rides, entertainment, and, of course, food.

Because of the large turnout and the magnitude of the event, this festival has become the main celebration not only for the Town of Deerpark but for the entire tri-state region. As such the Organizing Committee for the event is comprised of all the local political leaders, both Democrat and Republican, as well as of the main service groups in the town.

All who worked on the committee, which began its preparations in August of last year right after the first festival, shared a common vision, namely, that it is absolutely essential to reinforce family values and to promote wholesome entertainment that an entire family can enjoy together. Because of this all the volunteers set aside political and personal interests and worked public-mindedly and tirelessly for the event, which is the main reason it has become so successful.

Some of the special guests who addressed the crowd at the Festival's Opening Ceremonies were Congressman Ben Gilman, County Sheriff Frank Bigger (a Deerpark resident), and the Speaker of the Orange County Legislature Roberta Murphy. Mrs. Murphy, a very energetic political figure who is in her seventies, got into the spirit of the Festival and encouraged one of the younger members of the legislature who was also at the opening ceremonies to start dancing to the featured Country Western Band right in the spectator pavillion, while she and the wife of the County Sheriff clapped out a rousing dance beat.

Recognition of the significance of the festival did not end at the county level, however. A congratulatory letter praising the festival and its spirit was sent from the White House; it was signed by Bill Clinton, who along with Hillary Clinton sent their best wishes for the event.

The centerpiece of the festival was the carnival, which featured rides for both kiddies and teen agers. There was also a craft and food vendor area where over 100 vendors set up games, clothing & jewelery boutiques, every imaginable type of food, and even a trout pond, where would-be fishermen could catch and take home rainbow trout, some of which were almost a foot long. Country Western Music rounded out the main attractions and played to the two covered spectator pavillions. It was here that Grandma and Grampa and even Mom and Dad could relax while the kids enjoyed the rides and fun.

Fun came in many forms. Saturday night featured a spectacular fireworks display that was watched by over 5,000 people. In preparation for the show, the Carl Richards Band played to an excited, swelling crowd. The celebration spirit was infectious and about two dozen children between the ages of 1 and 10 came up to the stage and danced right up to the start of the fireworks show. The fireworks, which were presented by Legion Fireworks from Wappingers Falls delighted all and even intrigued some of the horses on the property who watched the show through their stall windows.

In addition to the main attractions, a vast array of shows, demonstrations, and contests filled the four days. A Classic Car Show that featured Model T's, Model A's, '57 Chevy's, and the immortal 1966 Mustang brought car enthusiasts from the entire tri-state region. The Mid-Hudson Rescue squad demonstrated state-of-the-art equipment that enables them to rescue victims trapped inside mangled automobiles. There was a synchronized Harley Davidson Motorcycle exhibition done by a renowned Motorcycle drill team. An appearance was also made by the United States Soccer Team who set up a goal and challenged daring spectators to better the speed of their kicks that were measured by radar guns provided by State Troopers.

Local talent was also in abundance for proud parents and friends as both local Dance and Karate Schools put on first class shows. The Port Jervis High Cheerleaders also showed their spirit and entertained the crowds with their latest cheers and acrobatics. A "Love Our Kids" Contest was sponsored and judged by the Lions Club who offered ribbons and Certificates to "adorable" youthful competitors in age categories that ranged from 0 to 10 years old.

Finally, an essay contest was held in the local schools in conjunction with the festival. The theme that the students were to write on was "What Family Means to Me." All the essays submitted were very touching and inspiring and revealed how vastly important the security of the family unit and love is to all children.

One first grader said it very succintly, "Your family loves you best, so love them good too." A high school competitor put her feelings about family more humorously. She wrote, "My family are the people I can have a bad hair day around and not be the least worried." The winner of the contest summed it up best; she affirmed, "All the money in the world won't make up for missing out on family. You can't buy love. Money can't buy you a family or their love."

Overall, the event was viewed as an unqualified success by everyone, not just in the turnout, which was substantial, but in the spirit and tone of the event. Even the carnival management said the festival was the cleanest and most wholesome event they have come to. "Kind of like Sunday School ...," one of the carnival's coordinators commented, "compared to other places we have gone." Ultimately, the reason for the success was that the entire committee of townspeople and officials were all united around the theme of the family and putting the whole before self. These are values that are the essence of the vision of Rev. Moon, and when they are applied, they work - and work well they did at the Second Deerpark Family Festival.

Celebration of a Heavenly March into the Bright Future: Dr. David S. C. Kim's Eightieth Birthday

by Dr. Tyler Hendricks, UTS `78

It took eighty years for us to figure out how to make Dr. David S. C. Kim speechless. Mind you, it lasted only a few minutes, but he was definitely speechless.

The occasion was the celebration of Dr. Kim's eightieth birthday, a landmark in Korean family tradition. It took place on Wednesday, November 8, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the dining room of the Unification Theological Seminary, protected from the cold day by beautiful new windows. The room was full of guests: fellow members of the Thirty Six Couples Blessing Col. and Mrs. Sang Kil Han, Rev. and Mrs. Byung Ho Kim, Mrs. Keum Soon Park and Mrs. Seang Ryun Chi Lee. Continental Director Joong Hyun Pak, Reverend Zin Moon Kim, representing Rev. Chung Hwan Kwak, Reverend and Mrs. Do Hee Park, Rev. Chong Jik Woo of Washington, D.C., Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kim, Dr. and Mrs. Kyung Hee Chin, Dr. Anthony Guerra, Mr. and Mrs. Masahisa Kobayashi, Rev. and Mrs. Farley Jones, Dr. Shin Wook Kim (Lady Dr. Kim) and a host of others were there, including of course Dr. Theodore Shimmyo, President of the Seminary, and the entire UTS community. Many Regional Directors from around the country, who had attended a national conference the preceding day, also came: Rev. Kim of Boston, Rev. An of Atlanta, Rev. Lee of Minneapolis, Rev. You of Dallas, Rev. Shin of Denver and Rev. Kim of Seattle. A special guest flew in from California, Dr. and Mrs. Kim's son Hyun Soo Kim, representing the Kim family in California.

The bounty of food perhaps even surpassed the impact of the surfeit of loving faces. Each table was literally overflowing with Korean and Japanese dishes: kalbi, bul-gogi, chap-chae, sushi, miso, a concord grape purple and orange fruit cocktail, and many kinds of vegetables and banchan. Seminary chef Christopher Jordon truly outdid himself and just about everyone else in the country on this one. The colorful dishes and flowers sparkled in the bright light of the shining faces as everyone turned to welcome Dr. and Mrs. Kim into the hall. At that moment a stirring triumphal march filled the room and Dr. Kim, master of every moment when everyone else fails, was . . . truly . . . speechless. His wordless happiness made everyone else even more happy, and the cheering and applause continued as he and Mrs. Kim circled the table, shaking everyone's hands and greeting us all warmly.

Master of Ceremonies Gareth Davies then invited Mrs. Therese Stewart, Academic Dean (ret.) of the Seminary, to offer a heartfelt opening prayer. Following the prayer, Dr. Tyler Hendricks, Unification Church President, called for a toast:

Ladies and Gentlemen; Let us give a toast to a vigorous and victorious life; a life of proclamation and celebration; a life of optimistic, energetic investment for God and mankind; We raise our glasses in cheer, for Dr. David Sang Chul Kim!

Dr. and Mrs. Kim then ascended the stage to cut the wonderfully decorated, white three-part birthday cake, with a flourish. Mrs. Eui Hong Kang Kim, Dr. Kim's wife of fifty five years, and mother of their five children, wore a Korean haengbok, and was, as she always, a lovely woman who by her presence brought the holy spirit into the room. By now having recovered his composure, Dr. Kim caught the moment before anyone else to initiate the singing of a jubilant Happy Birthday to You!

The assembled celebrants immediately sat down to engage in the serious and somewhat daunting task of reducing the mountains of food upon the tables to more human proportions, and, while enjoyed enormously the challenging work, none were very successful. We took comfort in knowing that the scrupulous Mr. Jordan would transform the considerable leftovers into delicious entrees for the large student body for the next several days.

Following the meal and cake, Mrs. ___ ascended the stage, and offered two songs, and a third by popular demand. Her light soprano voice tripped across the Korean melodies like a bird across a babbling mountain stream, refreshing everyone with pure, embracing charm.

Three student choirs followed Mrs. Lee. One, the UTS Choir, second the Won Hwa Do Choir, made up of students who practice martial arts, and third the African Students Ensemble, made up of students from Africa, or whose spouses are African. The entertainment closed with a solo performance of Korean traditionals by Rev. Dong Suk Ku.

The first congratulatory address was presented by Continental Director Reverend Joong Hyun Pak. Reverend Pak reminisced about the impression made upon him by Dr. and Mrs. Kim in the early days of 1957 in Korea. Rev. Pak was in high school, a young missionary, and he recalled Dr. Kim's energetic and inspiring sermons, and Mrs. Kim sacrificial life. He lauded Dr. Kim's pioneer work in Oregon, mentioning that he had often traveled there when he was Northwest Regional Director, and had sensed the spiritual foundation of Dr. Kim's early days there.

Reverend Zin Moon Kim, Deputy Director of HSA-UWC International and Continental Director of South America, read a letter of congratulations from Reverend Chung Hwan Kwak, President of the Unification Church of Korea and Director of HSA-UWC International. He then gave a full bow of respect to Dr. Kim.

Dr. Theodore Shimmyo expressed his gratitude for Dr. Kim's pioneering work with the Seminary. He professed that he always was carefully studying Dr. Kim's leadership and that he learned much from it. He also praised Mrs. Kim as the great woman behind the great man. He also bowed to Dr. Kim representing the Seminary and its graduates.

This was followed by remarks from New Testament professor Dr. Richard Arthur. Dr. Arthur's remarks were light-hearted and made everyone laugh, as he said that he was given to expect to meet an elderly man, but instead met a vital, energetic person who lifted up everyone around him.

Rev. Byung Ho Kim, publisher of New York's Sae Gae Times newspaper, and fellow Thirty Six Couple, testified how much he loves and respects Dr. Kim. His words were deeply emotional, as he said, "There is no reason; I simply like him."

Finally Dr. Kim himself took the stage. He abandoned his prepared notes, as time was running short before 3 p.m. classes were to begin, and, he said, he always respects the Seminary's class schedule. His remarks drew upon the passage from Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, chapter 5 verses 16-18, "Rejoice always; Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks-for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." He gave glory to God for his years of freedom to serve Him. And he stressed very strongly the need for absolute obedience. [See text of speech.]

The speech was greeted with a standing ovation. Truly for a man of eighty to return to the founding principles of faith is a refreshing reminder that the spirit is ageless, and it will guide us into eternity.

Following the speech, Reverend Farley Jones, UTS `78 and President of the Family Federation for Unification and World Peace, presented a plaque and gift to Dr. Kim. He also offered a full bow, representing all the brothers and sisters in America to their "spiritual grandfather".

Rev. Do Hee Park, a member of the Seventy Two Couple Blessing, and Regional Director of New Jersey, led the assembly in a rousing cheer of four mansei's in respect to Dr. David S. C. Kim and the heritage he has created as one of the earliest and most-beloved disciples of our True Parents in America.

Dr. Kim's work continues apace, even in retirement from Seminary leadershiop. On the fortieth anniversary of the Unification Church, of which is the only surviving founding member other than Reverend Moon, he established the Marriage and Family Institute of America. Understanding that marriage and the family are the foundation for world peace and happiness, Dr. Kim is continually sharing his research into this field. He presents seminars in this subject frequently. He is an ex-officio member of the UTS Board of Directors, a charter member of the International Religious Foundation, VIce President of the Unification Thought Institute, a radio and television producer.

Dr. Kim also maintains his interest in publishing through his Rose of Sharon Press, and is President of the International One World Crusade, Inc. Dr. Kim has written several books, including Individual Preparation for His Coming Kingdom: Interpretation of the Principle; Victory Over Communism and the Role of Religion, and the three part Day of Hope In Review series. He is listed in Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in Religion, and Who's Who in America, and has received the Citation of Meritorious Achievement in the Dictionary of International Biography, Cambridge, England.