There cannot be development if we continue in our old ways

Hak Ja Han
March 6, 2015
2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders Assembly – Closing Ceremony
1.16 in the third year of Cheon Il Guk on the heavenly calendar
Cheongshim Youth Center

You who are gathered here today are the leaders of the Unification family. You are Blessed Families. Also some of you have worked for the providence for 50 years, 40 years, 30 years or 20 years; I’m sure many of you have been here for most of that time. What I would like to ask you now is, in your entire life, what can you say you can be proud of before Heaven? Throughout your entire life, you’ve lived in difficult conditions yet you worked with the mindset thinking, “I am grateful, and I will do my best to further develop what I have.” However, I honestly believe there are not many of you who lived like that. A few days ago I said to the leaders, from now on we are in a new era as we enter the third year of Cheon Il Guk. Everyone, all the Blessed Families of the Unification Family, must move forward with a unified will and unified determination centered on True Parents. Be healthy, be strong and really grow very profound and deep roots. This is the message I gave.

I spoke about the olive tree as an example of this. The olive tree lives and grows in the very barren conditions. I’m sure those who have been to Israel know that it’s not a fertile land. In this difficult environment, it takes the olive tree 15 years to grow its roots—not one year, not three years, it takes 15 years. How does the olive tree survive in this scorching, hot desert? Furthermore, locusts, as described in the Bible, are really very scary when they move into huge hoards. After the locust hoard comes into one region all of the vegetation is devastated. However, the olive tree releases a chemical reaction that protects it from the locusts and all surrounding olive trees receive this warning signal from the first tree and emit the same chemical into the air discouraging the locusts from coming near them. So as we can see, what we can learn from nature is truly beautiful and very profound. This is why, in the Bible, we learn about the true olive tree. So the story of the true olive tree has lingered for 1,000 years, 2,000 years; even today there are olive trees that have lived for more than 2,000 years. We need to learn from this story. Centering on the True Parents, ask yourself: how deep has my blessed family planted our roots?

This year is the year of the blue sheep (cheongyang). “Cheong”, in Korean, means blue but it also means clear, transparent. It means crystal clear. It means as natural as it gets. The sheep is an animal that is very special. When God created the sheep and when God created human beings, out of all the animals that God created for human beings, it was the mildest and is the only animal that lives 100% for the sake of others. It is an animal that is truly selfless, isn’t that true? This animal is considered holy as it was used as an offering (in the Bible). This is why the sheep is a clean animal. It’s an obedient animal and the sheep doesn’t think of itself. The sheep follows the owner and is grateful and this is why no matter what the owner does, even when the owner puts a knife to its neck, the sheep doesn’t emit any sounds. However other animals, like the cow, are not the same. When you look at this aspect of the sheep we see that we need to learn from this animal. We need to learn the wisdom that is found in nature. Through True Parents we have been learning that we need to become true people—true families.

I would like to give you another example today. In Peru there is the famous location Machu Picchu site. I’m sure some of you have visited this famous tourist attraction. I’m sure all of you who’ve been missionaries to South America have visited this location. Machu Picchu is located 2,000 meters above sea level deep within the mountains. People built a city high up in the mountains. They also built stairs and all of the fields of rice patties were built over wide steps. You can see the remnants of these fields even today. When we go up in the high mountain we can see that there are a lot of clouds. It’s very cloudy and at the bottom, because of the clouds, you can see lots of streams and lots of water. However, at the top of the mountain you can see the sun and the sunshine. So, what I am trying say? I’m trying to say that the Incas lived in accordance and in harmony with nature. This is how they built their nation. So have you thought about how these people got their water? How did they supply the entire city with water? I’m sure you’re curious. The only way was to adapt to nature. This is why they made canals. Maybe they had reservoirs. Through these canals and reservoirs they were able to supply the necessary water to grow all the fields of crops they were farming. This is what I have been reflecting upon.

We have entered the third year of Cheon Il Guk. How should we move forward toward Vision 2020 to be victorious and obtain results that we can offer to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents? I’m sure you’ve thought a lot and discussed a lot as you contemplated this point. One thing we need to do is not continue with the old ways we have followed up until now. There cannot be development if we continue forward in our old ways. This is the conclusion, this is the obvious conclusion that we reach and incidents have supported our coming to this conclusion.

We don’t really have enough time to fulfill Vision 2020; however, in order for our Heavenly Parent and the True Parents together, as the king of kings, to carry out the providence of Cheon Il Guk, we need citizens to populate it. Without the inhabitants can there be a reigning king? You Blessed Families, you need to complete this responsibility. Please do not think this is just a Blessing for me or my family alone. With that mentality we cannot think towards the future. This has happened before. It is shameful to think in this way. Am I speaking the truth? Yes or no?

We cannot wait any longer; we cannot ask the providence to wait. This is why the Incas built their nation high up in the mountains and they supplied food in the mountains. They did not have the ability at that time to draw water up 2,000 meters above sea levels. This of course is now possible today. That is why they had to rely on heaven and heavenly fortune. They had to really adapt to the conditions they were living in so from the very top down, they could live by sharing equally. Even in Korean we have the saying “Everyone in the position of authority and responsibility must become like crystal-clear water”. The water from the top must be clear in order for the water running to the bottom to be clear. From this point of view the leaders must repent once more and follow the tradition of True Parents and stand at the forefront of the Providence.

Become the models and stand tall before the entire world and together, testify about True Parents; testify that your families received the Blessing from True Parents, lived in the same era, and have fulfilled your responsibilities as Heavenly Tribal Messiahs and in so doing, your families have established a legacy of becoming true olive trees that will remain for generations and generations with roots so deep, these families will continue on in the way of True Parents for two, three or 4,000 years into the future. As long as we attend True Parents and become one with them we will always be eternal; we will be eternal, do you understand? This is why, at this time, after much thought—can I say it?

In order to have a proper organization the center must be established. So, henceforth, all the major events that take place twice a year will be hosted by the FFWPU International headquarters’ team. For this reason, the FFWPU International President will be Sun Jin Moon. I appoint Sun Jin Moon as our International President. Thank you, Thank you. I will give her the certificate of appointment soon so you can applaud more after that.

I think Sun Jin Moon is very humble and she gets embarrassed easily and she’s like a sheep (laughter) so, this is partly why I appoint her. Next to her she needs her husband, that’s why I appoint In Sup Park as the FFWPU International Vice President. More than anybody else they represent the True Family and they have selflessly followed True Parents’ tradition, showing you the example. Together with you, they will move us toward the fulfillment of Vision 2020 and they will build together with you the eternal Kingdom of Cheon Il Guk and build a foundation for the eternal king of kings, the True Parents of all seven billion people of this world. I hope you will help them wholeheartedly.

I made several internal personnel changes as well. Now, centering on the International President, the director general of FFWPU International Headquarters will be Man-Ho Kim and through Man-Ho Kim I will give all my directions. I will get rid of unnecessary man power and time. How can we all become one and like an arrow really reach the hearts of all the 7 billion people around the world? I really hope that you will work as hard as possible for the sake of creating one united world. I made these decisions with that wish in mind.

True Mother’s Address at the Cheon Il Guk Leaders’ Assembly

Leaders and awardees from around the world filled the gymnasium at the Cheong A Camp facilities on March 6, 2015. True Mother delivered words of guidance to the five hundred leaders gathered there on how to unite with True Parents going forward and how to cultivate their character to become true leaders capable of bringing about Visions 2020

Who are gathered here today are the leaders of the Unification family. You are Blessed Families. Also some of you have worked for the providence for 50 years, 40 years, 30 years or 20 years; I’m sure many of you have been here for most of that time. What I would like to ask you now is, in your entire life, what can you say you can be proud of before Heaven? Throughout your entire life, you’ve lived in difficult conditions yet you worked with the mindset thinking, “I am grateful, and I will do my best to further develop what I have.” However, I honestly believe there are not many of you who lived like that. A few days ago I said to the leaders, from now on we are in a new era as we enter the third year of Cheon Il Guk. Everyone, all the Blessed Families of the Unification Family, must move forward with a unified will and unified determination centered on True Parents. Be healthy, be strong and really grow very profound and deep roots. This is the message I gave.

I spoke about the olive tree as an example of this. The olive tree lives and grows in very barren conditions. I’m sure those who have been to Israel know that it’s not a fertile land. In this difficult environment, it takes the olive tree 15 years to grow its roots—not one year, not three years; it takes 15 years. How does the olive tree survive in this scorching, hot desert? Furthermore, locusts, as described in the Bible, are really very scary when they move in huge hoards. After the locust hoard comes into one region, all of the vegetation is devastated. However, the olive tree releases a chemical reaction that protects it from the locusts, and all surrounding olive trees receive this warning signal from the first tree and emit the same chemical into the air, discouraging the locusts from coming near them. So as we can see, what we can learn from nature is truly beautiful and very profound. This is why, in the Bible, we learn about the true olive tree. So the story of the true olive tree has lingered for 1,000 years, 2,000 years; even today there are olive trees that have lived for more than 2,000 years. We need to learn from this story. Centering on the True Parents, ask yourself: how deep has my blessed family planted our roots?

This year is the year of the blue sheep (cheongyang). “Cheong”, in Korean, means blue but it also means clear, transparent. It means crystal clear. It means as natural as it gets. The sheep is an animal that is very special. When God created the sheep and when God created human beings, out of all the animals that God created for human beings, it was the mildest and is the only animal that lives 100% for the sake of others. It is an animal that is truly selfless, isn’t that true? This animal is considered holy as it was used as an offering (in the Bible). This is why the sheep is a clean animal. It’s an obedient animal and the sheep doesn’t think of itself. The sheep follows the owner and is grateful and this is why no matter what the owner does, even when the owner puts a knife to its neck, the sheep doesn’t emit any sounds. However other animals, like the cow, are not the same. When we look at this aspect of the sheep we see that we need to learn from this animal. We need to learn the wisdom that is found in nature. Through True Parents we have been learning that we need to become true people—true families.

I would like to give you another example today. In Peru there is the famous location, the Machu Picchu site. I’m sure some of you have visited this famous tourist attraction. I’m sure all of you who’ve been missionaries to South America have visited this location. Machu Picchu is located 2,000 meters above sea level deep within the mountains. People built a city high up in the mountains. They also built stairs and all of the fields of rice patties were built over wide steps. You can see the remnants of these fields even today. When we go up in the high mountain we can see that there are a lot of clouds. It’s very cloudy and at the bottom; because of the clouds, you can see lots of streams and lots of water. However, at the top of the mountain you can see the sun and the sunshine. So, what I am trying say? I’m trying to say that the Incas lived in accordance and in harmony with nature. This is how they built their nation. So have you thought about how these people got their water? How did they supply the entire city with water? I’m sure you’re curious. The only way was to adapt to nature. This is why they made canals. Maybe they had reservoirs. Through these canals and reservoirs they were able to supply the necessary water to grow all the fields of crops they were farming. This is what I have been reflecting upon.

We have entered the third year of Cheon Il Guk. How should we move forward toward Vision 2020 to be victorious and obtain results that we can offer to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents? I’m sure you’ve thought a lot and discussed a lot as you contemplated this point. One thing we need to do is not continue with the old ways we have followed up until now. There cannot be development if we continue forward in our old ways. This is the conclusion, this is the obvious conclusion that we reach and incidents have supported our coming to this conclusion.

We don’t really have enough time to fulfill Vision 2020; however, in order for our Heavenly Parent and the True Parents together, as the king of kings, to carry out the providence of Cheon Il Guk, we need citizens to populate it. Without the inhabitants can there be a reigning king? You Blessed Families, you need to complete this responsibility. Please do not think this is just a Blessing for me or my family alone. With that mentality we cannot think towards the future. This has happened before. It is shameful to think in this way. Am I speaking the truth? Yes or no?

We cannot wait any longer; we cannot ask the providence to wait. This is why the Incas built their nation high up in the mountains and they supplied food in the mountains. They did not have the ability at that time to draw water up 2,000 meters above sea levels. This of course is now possible today. That is why they had to rely on heaven and heavenly fortune. They had to really adapt to the conditions they were living in so from the very top down, they could live by sharing equally. Even in Korean we have the saying, “Everyone in the position of authority and responsibility must become like crystal-clear water”. The water from the top must be clear in order for the water running to the bottom to be clear. From this point of view the leaders must repent once more and follow the tradition of True Parents and stand at the forefront of the Providence.

Become the models and stand tall before the entire world and together, testify about True Parents; testify that your families received the Blessing from True Parents, lived in the same era, and have fulfilled your responsibilities as Heavenly Tribal Messiahs and in so doing, your families have established a legacy of becoming true olive trees that will remain for generations and generations with roots so deep, these families will continue on in the way of True Parents for two, three or 4,000 years into the future. As long as we attend True Parents and become one with them we will always be eternal; we will be eternal, do you understand? This is why, at this time, after much thought—can I say it?

In order to have a proper organization the center must be established. So, henceforth, all the major events that take place twice a year will be hosted by the FFWPU International headquarters’ team. For this reason, the FFWPU International President will be Sun Jin Moon. I appoint Sun Jin Moon as our International President. Thank you, thank you. I will give her the certificate of appointment soon so you can applaud more after that.

I think Sun Jin Moon is very humble and she gets embarrassed easily and she’s like a sheep (laughter) so, this is partly why I appoint her. Next to her she needs her husband, that’s why I appoint In Sup Park as the FFWPU International Vice President. More than anybody else they represent the True Family and they have selflessly followed True Parents’ tradition, showing you the example. Together with you, they will move us toward the fulfillment of Vision 2020 and they will build together with you the eternal Kingdom of Cheon Il Guk and build a foundation for the eternal king of kings, the True Parents of all seven billion people of this world. I hope you will help them wholeheartedly.

I made several internal personnel changes as well. Now, centering on the International President, the director general of FFWPU International Headquarters will be Man Ho Kim and through Man Ho Kim I will give all my directions. I will get rid of unnecessary man power and time. How can we all become one and like an arrow really reach the hearts of all the 7 billion people around the world? I really hope that you will work as hard as possible for the sake of creating one united world. I made these decisions with that wish in mind.

In your entire life, what can you be proud of before Heaven?

Hak Ja Han
March 6, 2015
2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders' Assembly, Second Day
Cheong-ah Camp, Chung Pyung, Korea

You who are gathered here today are the leaders of the Unification family. You are Blessed Families. Also some of you have worked for the providence for 50 years, 40 years, 30 years or 20 years; I’m sure many of you have been here for most of that time. What I would like to ask you now is, in your entire life, what can you say you can be proud of before Heaven? Throughout your entire life, you’ve lived in difficult conditions yet you worked with the mindset thinking, “I am grateful, and I will do my best to further develop what I have.” However, I honestly believe there are not many of you who lived like that. A few days ago I said to the leaders, from now on we are in a new era as we enter the third year of Cheon Il Guk. Everyone, all the Blessed Families of the Unification Family, must move forward with a unified will and unified determination centered on True Parents. Be healthy, be strong and really grow very profound and deep roots. This is the message I gave.

spoke about the olive tree as an example of this. The olive tree lives and grows in very barren conditions. I’m sure those who have been to Israel know that it’s not a fertile land. In this difficult environment, it takes the olive tree 15 years to grow its roots—not one year, not three years; it takes 15 years. How does the olive tree survive in this scorching, hot desert? Furthermore, locusts, as described in the Bible, are really very scary when they move in huge hoards. After the locust hoard comes into one region, all of the vegetation is devastated. However, the olive tree releases a chemical reaction that protects it from the locusts, and all surrounding olive trees receive this warning signal from the first tree and emit the same chemical into the air, discouraging the locusts from coming near them. So as we can see, what we can learn from nature is truly beautiful and very profound. This is why, in the Bible, we learn about the true olive tree. So the story of the true olive tree has lingered for 1,000 years, 2,000 years; even today there are olive trees that have lived for more than 2,000 years. We need to learn from this story. Centering on the True Parents, ask yourself: how deep has my blessed family planted our roots?

On March 5, 2015, Sun Jin Moon opened the first full day of the Leaders’ Assembly with an address on behalf of True Mother

This year is the year of the blue sheep (cheongyang). “Cheong”, in Korean, means blue but it also means clear, transparent. It means crystal clear. It means as natural as it gets. The sheep is an animal that is very special. When God created the sheep and when God created human beings, out of all the animals that God created for human beings, it was the mildest and is the only animal that lives 100% for the sake of others. It is an animal that is truly selfless, isn’t that true? This animal is considered holy as it was used as an offering (in the Bible). This is why the sheep is a clean animal. It’s an obedient animal and the sheep doesn’t think of itself. The sheep follows the owner and is grateful and this is why no matter what the owner does, even when the owner puts a knife to its neck, the sheep doesn’t emit any sounds. However other animals, like the cow, are not the same. When we look at this aspect of the sheep we see that we need to learn from this animal. We need to learn the wisdom that is found in nature. Through True Parents we have been learning that we need to become true people—true families.

I would like to give you another example today. In Peru there is the famous location, the Machu Picchu site. I’m sure some of you have visited this famous tourist attraction. I’m sure all of you who’ve been missionaries to South America have visited this location. Machu Picchu is located 2,000 meters above sea level deep within the mountains. People built a city high up in the mountains. They also built stairs and all of the fields of rice patties were built over wide steps. You can see the remnants of these fields even today. When we go up in the high mountain we can see that there are a lot of clouds. It’s very cloudy and at the bottom; because of the clouds, you can see lots of streams and lots of water. However, at the top of the mountain you can see the sun and the sunshine. So, what I am trying say? I’m trying to say that the Incas lived in accordance and in harmony with nature. This is how they built their nation. So have you thought about how these people got their water? How did they supply the entire city with water? I’m sure you’re curious. The only way was to adapt to nature. This is why they made canals. Maybe they had reservoirs. Through these canals and reservoirs they were able to supply the necessary water to grow all the fields of crops they were farming. This is what I have been reflecting upon.

We have entered the third year of Cheon Il Guk. How should we move forward toward Vision 2020 to be victorious and obtain results that we can offer to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents? I’m sure you’ve thought a lot and discussed a lot as you contemplated this point. One thing we need to do is not continue with the old ways we have followed up until now. There cannot be development if we continue forward in our old ways. This is the conclusion, this is the obvious conclusion that we reach and incidents have supported our coming to this conclusion.

We don’t really have enough time to fulfill Vision 2020; however, in order for our Heavenly Parent and the True Parents together, as the king of kings, to carry out the providence of Cheon Il Guk, we need citizens to populate it. Without the inhabitants can there be a reigning king? You Blessed Families, you need to complete this responsibility. Please do not think this is just a Blessing for me or my family alone. With that mentality we cannot think towards the future. This has happened before. It is shameful to think in this way. Am I speaking the truth? Yes or no?

We cannot wait any longer; we cannot ask the providence to wait. This is why the Incas built their nation high up in the mountains and they supplied food in the mountains. They did not have the ability at that time to draw water up 2,000 meters above sea levels. This of course is now possible today. That is why they had to rely on heaven and heavenly fortune. They had to really adapt to the conditions they were living in so from the very top down, they could live by sharing equally. Even in Korean we have the saying, “Everyone in the position of authority and responsibility must become like crystal-clear water”. The water from the top must be clear in order for the water running to the bottom to be clear. From this point of view the leaders must repent once more and follow the tradition of True Parents and stand at the forefront of the Providence.

Become the models and stand tall before the entire world and together, testify about True Parents; testify that your families received the Blessing from True Parents, lived in the same era, and have fulfilled your responsibilities as Heavenly Tribal Messiahs and in so doing, your families have established a legacy of becoming true olive trees that will remain for generations and generations with roots so deep, these families will continue on in the way of True Parents for two, three or 4,000 years into the future. As long as we attend True Parents and become one with them we will always be eternal; we will be eternal, do you understand? This is why, at this time, after much thought—can I say it?

In order to have a proper organization the center must be established. So, henceforth, all the major events that take place twice a year will be hosted by the FFWPU International headquarters’ team. For this reason, the FFWPU International President will be Sun Jin Moon. I appoint Sun Jin Moon as our International President. Thank you, thank you. I will give her the certificate of appointment soon so you can applaud more after that.

I think Sun Jin Moon is very humble and she gets embarrassed easily and she’s like a sheep (laughter) so, this is partly why I appoint her. Next to her she needs her husband, that’s why I appoint In Sup Park as the FFWPU International Vice President. More than anybody else they represent the True Family and they have selflessly followed True Parents’ tradition, showing you the example. Together with you, they will move us toward the fulfillment of Vision 2020 and they will build together with you the eternal Kingdom of Cheon Il Guk and build a foundation for the eternal king of kings, the True Parents of all seven billion people of this world. I hope you will help them wholeheartedly.

I made several internal personnel changes as well. Now, centering on the International President, the director general of FFWPU International Headquarters will be Man Ho Kim and through Man Ho Kim I will give all my directions. I will get rid of unnecessary man power and time. How can we all become one and like an arrow really reach the hearts of all the 7 billion people around the world? I really hope that you will work as hard as possible for the sake of creating one united world. I made these decisions with that wish in mind.

Let Us Reach the People with the Speed of an Arrow

Hak Ja Han
March 6, 2015
Chung Pyung Youth Center Gymnasium
2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders Assembly

You are the leaders of the Unification family. You are blessed family members. Some of you have worked for the providence for fifty years, forty years, thirty years or twenty years. I am sure many of you have been here for most of that time. What I would like to ask you now is, In your entire life, what can you say you can be proud of in front of Heaven? Throughout your entire life, you have lived in difficult conditions, yet you worked with the mindset, I am grateful and I will do my best to develop what I have. However, I honestly believe that not many of you have lived like that. A few days ago, I said to the leaders, from now on, we are in a new era as we enter the third year of Cheon Il Guk. Everyone, all the blessed families of the unification family, must move forward with a unified will and unified determination centered on True Parents. Be healthy, be strong and grow very profound, deep roots. This is the message I gave.

I spoke about the olive tree as an example of this. The olive tree lives and grows in barren conditions. I am sure those who have been to Israel know that it is not a fertile land. In this difficult environment, for the olive tree's roots to grow takes fifteen years -- not one year, not three years -- but fifteen years. How does the olive tree survive in this scorching hot desert? Furthermore, locusts, as described in the Bible, are extremely scary when they move in huge hoards. After a locust hoard comes into a region, all of the vegetation is devastated. However, the olive tree reacts by releasing a chemical that protects it from locusts, and all the nearby olive trees receive this as a warning signal from the first tree and emit the same chemical into the air, discouraging the locusts from coming near them. We can see that what we can learn from nature is truly beautiful and profound, which is why, we learn about the cultivated olive tree in the Bible. The story of the cultivated olive tree has lingered for a thousand years, two thousand years. Even today, there are olive trees that have lived for more than two thousand years. We need to learn from this story. While centering on the True Parents, ask yourselves, How deep has my blessed family planted our roots?

Mother named Sun Jin Moon FFWPU International President and In Sup Park vice-president

This is the year of the blue sheep [cheong yang]. "Cheong" means "blue," but it also means "clear," "transparent," "crystal clear." It means "as natural as it gets." The sheep is a special animal. When God created, out of all the animals God created for human beings, the sheep was the mildest and is the only animal that lives 100 percent for the sake of others.

It is truly selfless, isn't it? This animal is considered holy because it was used as an offering. This is because the sheep is a clean animal. It's an obedient animal and the sheep doesn't think of itself. The sheep follows the owner and is grateful, which is why no matter what the owner does, even when the owner puts a knife to its neck, the sheep does not emit a sound. Other animals, however, like the cow, are not the same.

When we look at this aspect of the sheep, we see that we need to learn from this animal. We need to learn the wisdom that is found in nature. Through True Parents, we have been learning that we need to become true people with true families.

I would like to give you another example today. In Peru, there is the famous Machu Picchu site. I am sure some of you have visited this famous tourist attraction. I am sure all of you who have been missionaries to South America have visited this location.

Machu Picchu is two thousand meters above sea level, deep in the mountains. People built a city that high up in the mountains. They also built stairs and constructed all of their rice paddies over wide steps. You can see the remnants of these paddies even today. When we go high in the mountains, we can see many clouds. It is very cloudy, so at the bottom, because of the clouds, you can see many streams and lots of water but at the top of the mountain, you see the sun and the sunshine. What I am trying say? I am trying to say that the Incas lived in accordance and in harmony with nature. This is how they built their nation.

Have you thought about how these people got their water? How did they supply the entire city with water? I am sure you're curious. The only way was to adapt to nature. This is why they made canals. Maybe they had reservoirs. Through these canals and reservoirs they were able to supply the necessary water to grow all the fields of crops they were farming. This is what I have been reflecting upon.

We have entered the third year of Cheon Il Guk. How should we move forward toward Vision 2020, to be victorious and obtain results that we can offer to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents? I am sure you have thought a lot and discussed a lot as you contemplated this point. One thing we need to do is not continue with the old ways we have followed until now. There cannot be development if we continue forward in our old ways.

This is the conclusion, this is the obvious conclusion that we reach and incidents have supported our coming to this conclusion.

We do not really have enough time to fulfill Vision 2020; however, in order for our Heavenly Parent with the True Parents, as the king of kings, to carry out the providence of Cheon Il Guk, we need citizens to populate it. Without the inhabitants, can there be a reigning king? You blessed family members need to complete this responsibility.

Please do not think this is just a blessing for you or your family alone. With that mentality, we cannot think about the future. This has happened before. It is shameful to think in this way. Am I speaking the truth? Yes, or no?

We cannot wait any longer; we cannot ask the providence to wait. This is why the Incas built their nation high in the mountains and supplied their people food in the mountains.

Though it is of course possible today, they did not have the ability at that time to draw water up two thousand meters above sea level. That is why they had to rely on heaven and heavenly fortune. They had to adapt to the conditions they were living in, so from the very top down, they could live by sharing equally. Even in Korean we have the saying, "Everyone in the position of authority and responsibility must become like crystal-clear water." The water from the top must be clear in order for the water running to the bottom to be clear.

From this point of view, the leaders must repent once more and follow True Parents' tradition and stand at the forefront of the providence.

Become models and stand tall in front of the entire world, and together testify about True Parents, testify that your families received the blessing from True Parents, lived in the same era, and have fulfilled their responsibilities as heavenly tribal messiahs, and in so doing have established a legacy of becoming cultivated olive trees that will remain for generations and generations with roots so deep that these families will continue on in the way of True Parents for two, three or four thousand years into the future.

As long as we attend True Parents and become one with them, we will always be eternal. We will be eternal. Do you understand?

This is why, at this time, after much thought… Can I say it? In order to have a proper organization, the center must be established. So, henceforth, all the major events that take place twice a year will be hosted by the FFWPU International Headquarters' team. For this reason, the FFWPU international president will be Sun Jin Moon. I appoint Sun Jin Moon our international president. Thank you, Thank you. I will give her the certificate of appointment soon, so you can applaud more after that.

I think Sun Jin Moon is very humble. She becomes embarrassed easily; she is like a sheep. This is partly why I have appointed her. Next to her, she needs her husband, which is why I appoint In-sup Park the FFWPU international vice-president. More than anybody else, they represent the True Family, and they have selflessly followed True Parents' tradition, showing you the example. Together with you, they will move us toward the fulfillment of Vision 2020 and they will build together with you the eternal kingdom of Cheon Il Guk and build a foundation for the eternal king of kings, the True Parents of all seven billion people in the world. I hope you will help them wholeheartedly.

I made several internal personnel changes as well. Now, centering on the international president, the director- general of the FFWPU International Headquarters will be Man-ho Kim and through Man-ho Kim, I will give all my directions. I will get rid of unnecessary manpower and time.

How can we all become one and be like an arrow in reaching the hearts of all the seven billion people around the world? I deeply hope that you will work as hard as possible for the sake of creating one united world. I made these decisions with that wish in mind.

Sun Jin Nim at the Leaders Assembly

Cheong-ah Camp, Korea, 5. March 2015 (15.01.03)

Beloved brothers and sisters, I would like to sincerely thank you for uniting with our Heavenly Parent and True Parents at the front line of the providence, and for willingly following the path of living for the sake of others in order to fulfill God’s will. I would also like to welcome you all to the 2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders Assembly which is being held in Cheongpyeong, a holy place that honors the glorious legacy of True Parents.

Today, we do not stand before the Heavenly Parent and True Parents because of our own merit; we stand here today by virtue of the thousands of years of compassion and grace bestowed by our Heavenly Parent throughout the course of providential history, culminating in the miracle of our True Parents. As leaders of the Unification Movement, we are acutely aware of the fact that, from heaven’s standpoint, we should be humble about our accomplishments. We should stand in reverence before our Heavenly Parent and True Parents, as beneficiaries of their heartistic desire to raise us up and glorify us. Let us receive this glorious gift as blessed brothers and sisters and offer our sincere gratitude to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents for bringing us all together as one family to share our collective wisdom and renew our resolve to absolutely fulfill heaven’s Will.

True Parents asked me to speak today on their behalf. Therefore, I ask that you please, pay close attention to the message True Parents have prepared. I earnestly pray that today’s message will profoundly inspire you, and move you to become the force which will lead to the establishment of a heaven on earth, Cheon Il Guk. I will now begin reading True Parents’ message.

The Principle behind the Opening of the Cheon Il Guk Era and the Establishment of Cheon Il Guk The proclamation of the Foundation Day of Cheon Il Guk marked a momentous historical turning point for our worldwide movement of Blessed Central Families, and all humanity. We now stand at the crossroads. Will we move forward to establish an eternal world of peace? Or will we see the continuation of a dark history of struggle and war. The era of Cheon Il Guk refers to the time during which we establish and build “the nation” centered on “the Will” of the Heavenly Parent. Cheon Il Guk is the nation where humanity lives in freedom, peace, unity and happiness centered on our Heavenly Parent. In other words, it encompasses humanity as one universal family. Furthermore, “the Will” means the way of Heaven and the laws of Heaven. “The Will” is the root of Cheon Il Guk; it is the root of the ideal world of peace, a world that is alive with truth and righteousness. This world is a restored world wherein all living beings embody true love.

True Parents opened the era of Cheon Il Guk on the foundation of their victory in restoring the original ideal of true love by living for the sake of others. Due to the human fall, human begins became the children of Satan, and came to live in bondage to false love, false life and false lineage. True Parents restored the value of true love and the original relationship between parents and children, between the Heavenly Parent and humanity. Moreover, True Parents opened the way for humanity to be reborn and engrafted to the ideal lineage of the Heavenly Parent through the Blessing. True Parents paved the path for us to be able to restore ourselves and achieve individual perfection. Only when we master our own portion of responsibility and become a true Blessed family, can we then have the honor of establishing a true tribe, people, nation and world.

The ideal and vision of True Parents and the True Family must be at the core of building Cheon Il Guk. The model or example for fulfilling the ideal of Cheon Il Guk, a world of everlasting peace, is to follow and emulate what True Parents have shown us throughout their entire lives: practice the true love of the Heavenly Parent, in other words, live for the sake of others. By practicing this life principle, one can move toward individual perfection as a citizen of Cheon Il Guk, and build an ideal family, a Cheon Il Guk family. In order for humanity to form one global family, transformation must first take place in the family, the building block all societies, nations and civilizations. On this foundation, Cheon Il Guk can be expanded from the family level to the level of the tribe, people, nation and world.

The Proper Mission and Responsibility of a Cheon Il Guk Leader

What is the mission and responsibility of a leader who is dedicated to the fulfillment of Cheon Il Guk? It is to become a representative who sincerely acts on behalf of True Parents. A Cheon Il Guk leader works to educate all people about the significance of True Parents and their teachings, which light the path for each of us to become a True Parent, and build a true family of true love, true life and true lineage.

I understand that all of you—representing FFWPU, providential organizations, businesses and the global unification family—have gathered here with a determination to unite together, to be victorious in accomplishing Vision 2020, and to build a foundation for Cheon Il Guk. The establishment of Cheon Il Buk, centered on True Parents, has been our Heavenly Parent’s cherished hope throughout all of history, from the time of Creation until the present time.

Throughout history, humanity has received our Heavenly Parent’s truth and wisdom through religion. Religion has secured the ethical foundation for all great civilizations. Therefore, it is naturally the essential foundation for building of Cheon Il Guk.

However, Cheon Il Guk cannot be built through religion alone. Since the FFWPU, which emerged on the foundation of the Unification Church [HSAUWC], ushered in the Cheon Il Guk era, it must become the model for all religions by practicing the principle of living for the sake of others. At the same time, the core values and teachings of our True Parents must be applied to all sectors of society, from government to business, from the realm of arts to the media, from academia to civil society, and even the United Nations.

As you well know, Jesus had the mission of properly guiding humanity with religious and philosophical truth or wisdom. But he also had the mission of becoming the substantial king of kings. Had he been accepted, he would have gone on to apply his teachingsto politics, the economy, society and culture, centered on the true love and true wisdom of the Heavenly Parent. True Parents have been resolving Jesus’ han (sorrow) by accomplishing the providence to fulfill his mission through the establishment of Cheon Il Guk.

Although religion has been the instrument our Heavenly Parent has used over millennia to raise up humanity, we also know that providential history has been obstructed by countless failures, even in the world of religion.

This is why Cheon Il Guk leaders must fully embrace the Will of the Heavenly Parent and True Parents, moving forward with the determination to live for the sake of others for the sake of the 7 billion people of the world. It is only by taking up this path, and living with a heart of true love and working to save the world, even at the cost of our lives, that we can fulfill our responsibility. The great central figures of providential history set conditions that allowed Heaven to intervene in history and achieve victories. Let us do the same.

Once you profoundly experience the Heavenly Parent’s true love and come to understand His sorrowful heart, you cannot help but demonstrate an attitude of true love and filial piety. With such a heart, you cannot help but say, “I will take care not only of the Unification family, but also the entire world.” True Father, who is in the spirit world, and I, here on this earth, are deeply concerned and anxious about the salvation of this world. If you really know our heart, you must be able to arm yourself with true love and true wisdom and go out into the world so that True Parents can transform this world through you. I pray that FFWPU members and all Blessed Families come to possess an explosive love which can embrace and love the entire world. Otherwise I fear for the future of our children and grandchildren.

Beloved leaders, the Heavenly Parent and True Parents have opened the substantial era of Cheon Il Guk. However, the task of enabling this blessed and glorious era to blossom and bear fruit lies in your hands. Hence, as Cheon Il Guk leaders, you must rise to a new level of leadership. As the substantial representatives and heirs of True Parents, you must fulfill the responsibility that comes with your mission.

At this unprecedented providential time when Cheon Il Guk can be established in substance, you cannot rely solely on your five physical senses. You must also develop your spiritual awareness, through prayer, service to others, and hoon dok hae. By consistently practicing hoon dok hae, you will come to clearly understand how Heaven’s providence is unfolding in this era. We cannot receive heavenly fortune without any conditions or qualifications. Our Heavenly Parent is depending on you. However, Heavenly Parent and True Parents cannot wait for you unconditionally.

The substantial era of Cheon Il Guk is the era of the sun at noon; at high noon there are no shadows. This era was ushered in after True Parents’ victoriously overcame the era before the coming of Heaven, namely, the Old, New and Completed Testament ages. Therefore, all Cheon Il Guk leaders should stand tall and become leaders who can lead the Cheon Il Guk era. We are approaching the springtime of the providence. We are living at a time of great opportunity and hope. Therefore, do not continue to live as though we are still living in a providential winter. This is the time of greatest hope. The painful course of providential history is finally being resolved, as we stand on the victory of True Parents.

As Cheon Il Guk leaders, you must divest yourselves of the traits that hold you back, and allow your new selves, your true selves to emerge, so that you can become the heroes who will build the future. If you transform yourselves in accordance with the Will of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents, you will also inspire other members of the FFWPU family to also rise to a new level, with increased capacities and accomplishments. After all of Heaven’s blessing you received, you should have the heart to return love and glory back to your Heavenly Parent.

Therefore, Cheon Il Guk leaders who have gathered here, your scope and influence must be magnified. Become a leader who can touch the consciousness and move the heart of those who live inthis age. You should become a person who is capable of leading not only the FFWPU family but also the entire world population. In the Cheon Il Guk era, the hope of our Heavenly Parent is to have all blessed central families and all Cheon Il Guk leaders equipped with the wisdom and capacities needed to establish Cheon Il Guk. Your responsibility is to prepare the environment, that is, to transform the world so that all people may receive Heaven’s blessings. This is why creating the proper environment is so necessary.

Soon after True Father’s seonghwa, I asked members and leaders to revive the spirit of our early church communities; communities of heart filled with Truth and the Holy Spirit. I also asked the FFWPU family to advance continuously, to broaden your minds and hearts, and to build the ideal world. Let us live with that determination to create heaven’s homeland for all 7 billion people.

Who are the True Parents? The True Parents were sent to awaken fallen humankind who was lost the wilderness. When we transitioned from the age of indemnity in the era before the coming of heaven, the Heavenly Parent and True Parents bequeathed to us the Holy Spirit, the Truth and true love. However, if Blessed Central Families have not fully embraced these precious gifts or have lost hem, it is our duty to recover all three. In this way we can fulfill our mission as heavenly tribal messiahs, achieve internal and external church growth, raise qualified and talented future leaders, be victorious with Vision 2020, and succeed in going forward without turning back. Aju?

The Mission and Responsibility Cheon Il Guk Leaders Must Accomplish

It is my understanding that all the Cheon Il Guk leaders gathered here today have made numerous pledges and resolutions before the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. The Cheon Il Guk era is the era when you must substantially fulfill the pledges and resolutions you make and offer your victories to heaven. This is not an era when simply expressing your intentions is enough. This is the era when your intentions must translate into results and achievements. Only by doing so can Heavenly Parent and True Parents be finally liberated and completely freed. When a parent’s hope is fulfilled, isn’t your hope as children also fulfilled?

During the closing ceremony for the 2014 Vision 2020 strategic meeting held during the 2nd Seonghwa Anniversary last year, you dedicated the ‘Cheon Il Guk leaders’ resolution’ to the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. I vividly remember that in this resolution, you pledged to achieve oneness of heart, body and mind, realize Vision 2020 and build the substantial Cheon Il Guk no matter what. I firmly believe that you are working tirelessly in the field to uphold your resolution. Vertically, the resolution you made was a pledge before the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Horizontally, the pledge was made before all Blessed Central Families and the world. However, please do not forget that this resolution was also a pledge you made to yourselves.

Many of the leaders here were part of the resolution; however, since it is possible that leaders from providential organizations and business leaders do not know about this resolution, please re-examine this pledge and resolve to put it into practice. The first resolution was to vertically attend the Heavenly Parent and True Parents with a heart of absolute faith, absolute love and absolute obedience; and to horizontally love and live for the sake of brothers and sisters, thus becoming Cheon Il Guk leaders who earn respect and love from not only from members but also from society in general.

The second resolution was to create a social environment conducive to the establishment of Cheon Il Guk by realizing happy, ideal families and practicing love for heaven, love for your country, and love for humanity in our daily lives, thereby becoming a Unification Movement that earns the love and respect of the nation and the people.

The third resolution was to faithfully implement a variety of strategic tasks necessary for the realization of Vision 2020 and upon which you all agreed. These included matters related to administration, finances, good governance, public relations, as well as education, witnessing, and social action. All regions, nations and providential organizations were to fulfill the objectives they set by becoming one, on the vertical level, with the International Headquarters, which is directly overseen by True Parents, and on the horizontal level, to become one and communicate cooperatively together among regions, nations and providential organizations.

The fourth and last resolution you made was to invest yourselves in building a bright future for our worldwide movement through efficient organizational management, transparent financial management, and by raising talented and qualified leaders for the future.

Even if a child possesses more undesirable traits than desirable ones and behaves irresponsibly, the heart of parents is to believe in that child, correct the child, and give that child blessings on a cosmic scale. From the Heavenly Parent and True Parents’ perspective, you may be unqualified and immature; and yet, True Parents strongly believe in you, pray and offer devotions for you. Please always remember this point. Another point you must not forget is that you have been chosen and raised by the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. With the opening of the Cheon Il Guk era, blessed central families and Cheon Il Guk leaders have forged a parent-child relationship with the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. In other words, your relationship as the direct children of the Heavenly Parent and True Parents can never be altered. It is my hope that your heart will be filled with the earnest desire to stand on the frontline. Our Heavenly Parent and the entire world are depending on us. We cannot let them down.

Please do not forget that we should carry out our responsibilities with a heart and practice of true love. All Cheon Il Guk leaders must carry this truth within their hearts for eternity. Therefore, as you take up this responsibility, please re-dedicate your love vertically for the Heavenly Parent and True Parents and horizontally, for the Unification family and the entire world. It is my profound and earnest hope that you will represent the Heavenly Parent and True Parents, practice true love towards humanity, spread the truth and wisdom, and build the ‘nation’ ’ centered on the “will’ of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents.

You are living in the most blessed and precious era in history. You are living in the Cheon Il Guk era, the era in which millions of ancestors now in the spirit world waited and yearned for throughout history. The four great saints and millions of good ancestors have all mobilized and come down to earth; they are guiding you on your providential journey. Accordingly, please understand that you are the heroes who are building the Cheon Il Guk of eternal freedom, peace, unity and happiness. Let us carry high the banner of Cheon Il Guk and cleanse the entire world of suffering, replacing it with the true love and truth of the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Let us become proud leaders of the Cheon Il Guk era; let us uplift and encouraged the blessed families around the world and let us fulfill our mission as guardians of this precious world. Let us fulfill our mission by forming families of true sons and daughters of filial piety, true patriots, true saints and true sons and daughters of God. Let us build the eternal kingdom of peace, Cheon Il Guk. Thank you very much.

Will we move forward to establish an eternal world of peace?

Hak Ja Han
March 5, 2015
Read by Sun Jin Moon, President of the FFWPU International
2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders' Assembly Opening Address
Cheong-ah Camp, Chung Pyung, Korea

Respected leaders of Cheon Il Guk!

Beloved brothers and sisters, I would like to sincerely thank you for uniting with our Heavenly Parent and True Parents at the front line of the providence, and for willingly following the path of living for the sake of others in order to fulfill God’s will. I would also like to welcome you all to the 2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders Assembly which is being held in Chung Pyung, a holy place that honors the glorious legacy of True Parents.

Today, we do not stand before the Heavenly Parent and True Parents because of our own merit; we stand here today by virtue of the thousands of years of compassion and grace bestowed by our Heavenly Parent throughout the course of providential history, culminating in the miracle of our True Parents. As leaders of the Unification Movement, we are acutely aware of the fact that, from heaven’s standpoint, we should be humble about our accomplishments. We should stand in reverence before our Heavenly Parent and True Parents, as beneficiaries of their heartistic desire to raise us up and glorify us. Let us receive this glorious gift as blessed brothers and sisters and offer our sincere gratitude to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents for bringing us all together as one family to share our collective wisdom and renew our resolve to absolutely fulfill heaven’s Will.

True Parents asked me to speak today on their behalf. Therefore, I ask that you please, pay close attention to the message True Parents have prepared. I earnestly pray that today’s message will profoundly inspire you, and move you to become the force which will lead to the establishment of a heaven on earth, Cheon Il Guk. I will now begin reading True Parents’ message.

The Principle behind the Opening of the Cheon Il Guk Era and the Establishment of Cheon Il Guk

The proclamation of the Foundation Day of Cheon Il Guk marked a momentous historical turning point for our worldwide movement of Blessed Central Families, and all humanity. We now stand at the crossroads. Will we move forward to establish an eternal world of peace? Or will we see the continuation of a dark history of struggle and war.

The era of Cheon Il Guk refers to the time during which we establish and build “the nation” centered on “the Will” of the Heavenly Parent. Cheon Il Guk is the nation where humanity lives in freedom, peace, unity and happiness centered on our Heavenly Parent. In other words, it encompasses humanity as one universal family. Furthermore, “the Will” means the way of Heaven and the laws of Heaven. “The Will” is the root of Cheon Il Guk; it is the root of the ideal world of peace, a world that is alive with truth and righteousness. This world is a restored world wherein all living beings embody true love.

True Parents opened the era of Cheon Il Guk on the foundation of their victory in restoring the original ideal of true love by living for the sake of others. Due to the human fall, human begins became the children of Satan, and came to live in bondage to false love, false life and false lineage. True Parents restored the value of true love and the original relationship between parents and children, between the Heavenly Parent and humanity. Moreover, True Parents opened the way for humanity to be reborn and engrafted to the ideal lineage of the Heavenly Parent through the Blessing. True Parents paved the path for us to be able to restore ourselves and achieve individual perfection. Only when we master our own portion of responsibility and become a true Blessed family, can we then have the honor of establishing a true tribe, people, nation and world.

The ideal and vision of True Parents and the True Family must be at the core of building Cheon Il Guk. The model or example for fulfilling the ideal of Cheon Il Guk, a world of everlasting peace, is to follow and emulate what True Parents have shown us throughout their entire lives: practice the true love of the Heavenly Parent, in other words, live for the sake of others. By practicing this life principle, one can move toward individual perfection as a citizen of Cheon Il Guk, and build an ideal family, a Cheon Il Guk family. In order for humanity to form one global family, transformation must first take place in the family, the building block all societies, nations and civilizations. On this foundation, Cheon Il Guk can be expanded from the family level to the level of the tribe, people, nation and world.

The Proper Mission and Responsibility of a Cheon Il Guk Leader

What is the mission and responsibility of a leader who is dedicated to the fulfillment of Cheon Il Guk? It is to become a representative who sincerely acts on behalf of True Parents. A Cheon Il Guk leader works to educate all people about the significance of True Parents and their teachings, which light the path for each of us to become a True Parent, and build a true family of true love, true life and true lineage.

I understand that all of you—representing FFWPU, providential organizations, businesses and the global unification family—have gathered here with a determination to unite together, to be victorious in accomplishing Vision 2020, and to build a foundation for Cheon Il Guk. The establishment of Cheon Il Guk, centered on True Parents, has been our Heavenly Parent’s cherished hope throughout all of history, from the time of Creation until the present time.

Throughout history, humanity has received our Heavenly Parent’s truth and wisdom through religion. Religion has secured the ethical foundation for all great civilizations. Therefore, it is naturally the essential foundation for building of Cheon Il Guk.

However, Cheon Il Guk cannot be built through religion alone. Since the FFWPU, which emerged on the foundation of the Unification Church [HSA-UWC], ushered in the Cheon Il Guk era, it must become the model for all religions by practicing the principle of living for the sake of others. At the same time, the core values and teachings of our True Parents must be applied to all sectors of society, from government to business, from the realm of arts to the media, from academia to civil society, and even the United Nations.

As you well know, Jesus had the mission of properly guiding humanity with religious and philosophical truth or wisdom. But he also had the mission of becoming the substantial king of kings. Had he been accepted, he would have gone on to apply his teachings to politics, the economy, society and culture, centered on the true love and true wisdom of the Heavenly Parent. True Parents have been resolving Jesus’ han (sorrow) by accomplishing the providence to fulfill his mission through the establishment of Cheon Il Guk.

Although religion has been the instrument our Heavenly Parent has used over millennia to raise up humanity, we also know that providential history has been obstructed by countless failures, even in the world of religion.

This is why Cheon Il Guk leaders must fully embrace the Will of the Heavenly Parent and True Parents, moving forward with the determination to live for the sake of others for the sake of the 7 billion people of the world. It is only by taking up this path, and living with a heart of true love and working to save the world, even at the cost of our lives, that we can fulfill our responsibility. The great central figures of providential history set conditions that allowed Heaven to intervene in history and achieve victories. Let us do the same.

Once you profoundly experience the Heavenly Parent’s true love and come to understand His sorrowful heart, you cannot help but demonstrate an attitude of true love and filial piety. With such a heart, you cannot help but say, “I will take care not only of the Unification family, but also the entire world.” True Father, who is in the spirit world, and I, here on this earth, are deeply concerned and anxious about the salvation of this world. If you really know our heart, you must be able to arm yourself with true love and true wisdom and go out into the world so that True Parents can transform this world through you. I pray that FFWPU members and all Blessed Families come to possess an explosive love which can embrace and love the entire world. Otherwise I fear for the future of our children and grandchildren.

Beloved leaders, the Heavenly Parent and True Parents have opened the substantial era of Cheon Il Guk. However, the task of enabling this blessed and glorious era to blossom and bear fruit lies in your hands. Hence, as Cheon Il Guk leaders, you must rise to a new level of leadership. As the substantial representatives and heirs of True Parents, you must fulfill the responsibility that comes with your mission.

At this unprecedented providential time when Cheon Il Guk can be established in substance, you cannot rely solely on your five physical senses. You must also develop your spiritual awareness, through prayer, service to others, and Hoon Dok Hae. By consistently practicing Hoon Dok Hae, you will come to clearly understand how Heaven’s providence is unfolding in this era. We cannot receive heavenly fortune without any conditions or qualifications. Our Heavenly Parent is depending on you. However, Heavenly Parent and True Parents cannot wait for you unconditionally.

The substantial era of Cheon Il Guk is the era of the sun at noon; at high noon there are no shadows. This era was ushered in after True Parents’ victoriously overcame the era before the coming of Heaven, namely, the Old, New and Completed Testament ages. Therefore, all Cheon Il Guk leaders should stand tall and become leaders who can lead the Cheon Il Guk era. We are approaching the springtime of the providence. We are living at a time of great opportunity and hope. Therefore, do not continue to live as though we are still living in a providential winter. This is the time of greatest hope. The painful course of providential history is finally being resolved, as we stand on the victory of True Parents.

As Cheon Il Guk leaders, you must divest yourselves of the traits that hold you back, and allow your new selves, your true selves to emerge, so that you can become the heroes who will build the future. If you transform yourselves in accordance with the Will of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents, you will also inspire other members of the FFWPU family to also rise to a new level, with increased capacities and accomplishments. After all of Heaven’s blessing you received, you should have the heart to return love and glory back to your Heavenly Parent.

Therefore, Cheon Il Guk leaders who have gathered here, your scope and influence must be magnified. Become a leader who can touch the consciousness and move the heart of those who live in this age. You should become a person who is capable of leading not only the FFWPU family but also the entire world population. In the Cheon Il Guk era, the hope of our Heavenly Parent is to have all blessed central families and all Cheon Il Guk leaders equipped with the wisdom and capacities needed to establish Cheon Il Guk. Your responsibility is to prepare the environment, that is, to transform the world so that all people may receive Heaven’s blessings. This is why creating the proper environment is so necessary.

Soon after True Father’s Seonghwa, I asked members and leaders to revive the spirit of our early church communities; communities of heart filled with Truth and the Holy Spirit. I also asked the FFWPU family to advance continuously, to broaden your minds and hearts, and to build the ideal world. Let us live with that determination to create heaven’s homeland for all 7 billion people.

Who are the True Parents? The True Parents were sent to awaken fallen humankind who was lost the wilderness. When we transitioned from the age of indemnity in the era before the coming of heaven, the Heavenly Parent and True Parents bequeathed to us the Holy Spirit, the Truth and true love. However, if Blessed Central Families have not fully embraced these precious gifts or have lost hem, it is our duty to recover all three. In this way we can fulfill our mission as heavenly tribal messiahs, achieve internal and external church growth, raise qualified and talented future leaders, be victorious with Vision 2020, and succeed in going forward without turning back. Aju?

The Mission and Responsibility Cheon Il Guk Leaders Must Accomplish

It is my understanding that all the Cheon Il Guk leaders gathered here today have made numerous pledges and resolutions before the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. The Cheon Il Guk era is the era when you must substantially fulfill the pledges and resolutions you make and offer your victories to heaven. This is not an era when simply expressing your intentions is enough. This is the era when your intentions must translate into results and achievements. Only by doing so can Heavenly Parent and True Parents be finally liberated and completely freed. When a parent’s hope is fulfilled, isn’t your hope as children also fulfilled?

During the closing ceremony for the 2014 Vision 2020 strategic meeting held during the 2nd Seonghwa Anniversary last year, you dedicated the ‘Cheon Il Guk leaders’ resolution’ to the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. I vividly remember that in this resolution, you pledged to achieve oneness of heart, body and mind, realize Vision 2020 and build the substantial Cheon Il Guk no matter what. I firmly believe that you are working tirelessly in the field to uphold your resolution. Vertically, the resolution you made was a pledge before the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Horizontally, the pledge was made before all Blessed Central Families and the world. However, please do not forget that this resolution was also a pledge you made to yourselves.

Many of the leaders here were part of the resolution; however, since it is possible that leaders from providential organizations and business leaders do not know about this resolution, please re-examine this pledge and resolve to put it into practice.

The first resolution was to vertically attend the Heavenly Parent and True Parents with a heart of absolute faith, absolute love and absolute obedience; and to horizontally love and live for the sake of brothers and sisters, thus becoming Cheon Il Guk leaders who earn respect and love from not only from members but also from society in general.

The second resolution was to create a social environment conducive to the establishment of Cheon Il Guk by realizing happy, ideal families and practicing love for heaven, love for your country, and love for humanity in our daily lives, thereby becoming a Unification Movement that earns the love and respect of the nation and the people.

The third resolution was to faithfully implement a variety of strategic tasks necessary for the realization of Vision 2020 and upon which you all agreed. These included matters related to administration, finances, good governance, public relations, as well as education, witnessing, and social action. All regions, nations and providential organizations were to fulfill the objectives they set by becoming one, on the vertical level, with the International Headquarters, which is directly overseen by True Parents, and on the horizontal level, to become one and communicate cooperatively together among regions, nations and providential organizations.

The fourth and last resolution you made was to invest yourselves in building a bright future for our worldwide movement through efficient organizational management, transparent financial management, and by raising talented and qualified leaders for the future.

Even if a child possesses more undesirable traits than desirable ones and behaves irresponsibly, the heart of parents is to believe in that child, correct the child, and give that child blessings on a cosmic scale. From the Heavenly Parent and True Parents’ perspective, you may be unqualified and immature; and yet, True Parents strongly believe in you, pray and offer devotions for you. Please always remember this point. Another point you must not forget is that you have been chosen and raised by the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. With the opening of the Cheon Il Guk era, blessed central families and Cheon Il Guk leaders have forged a parent-child relationship with the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. In other words, your relationship as the direct children of the Heavenly Parent and True Parents can never be altered. It is my hope that your heart will be filled with the earnest desire to stand on the frontline. Our Heavenly Parent and the entire world are depending on us. We cannot let them down.

Please do not forget that we should carry out our responsibilities with a heart and practice of true love. All Cheon Il Guk leaders must carry this truth within their hearts for eternity. Therefore, as you take up this responsibility, please re-dedicate your love vertically for the Heavenly Parent and True Parents and horizontally, for the Unification family and the entire world. It is my profound and earnest hope that you will represent the Heavenly Parent and True Parents, practice true love towards humanity, spread the truth and wisdom, and build the ‘nation’ ’ centered on the “will’ of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents.

You are living in the most blessed and precious era in history. You are living in the Cheon Il Guk era, the era in which millions of ancestors now in the spirit world waited and yearned for throughout history. The four great saints and millions of good ancestors have all mobilized and come down to earth; they are guiding you on your providential journey. Accordingly, please understand that you are the heroes who are building the Cheon Il Guk of eternal freedom, peace, unity and happiness. Let us carry high the banner of Cheon Il Guk and cleanse the entire world of suffering, replacing it with the true love and truth of the Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Let us become proud leaders of the Cheon Il Guk era; let us uplift and encouraged the blessed families around the world and let us fulfill our mission as guardians of this precious world. Let us fulfill our mission by forming families of true sons and daughters of filial piety, true patriots, true saints and true sons and daughters of God. Let us build the eternal kingdom of peace, Cheon Il Guk. Thank you very much.

Become Exceptional People with Exceptional Families

Hak Ja Han
March 4, 2015
1.14 Heavenly Calendar at the Cheon Jeong Gung
Celebration for the victorious commemoration of the Second Anniversary of Foundation Day

This is the third year of Cheon Il Guk. Heaven has blessed us; we felt that yesterday when snow suddenly fell. Weren't you happy? However, please be careful in this weather when you go down the road. Yesterday, I spoke about the olive tree. Some of you were there, but I am sure there are some here who have not heard what I said yet.

When we think about olive trees, we tend to think about the Middle East, don't we? The Middle East is a desert area. The Bible describes that the Israelites left Egypt to go to Canaan, expressed as a holy land of milk and honey, but when they got to Canaan, it was actually quite a barren land. When True Father and I went to Israel together in 1969, within four hours we visited the entire country. I compared Israel to our country, Korea, which is a land filled with mountains and lakes, which are beautiful.

Israel is quite barren, and there is not very much to see. Israel seemed to be a land filled with rocks and sand. However, many stories have arisen about Israel in the course of God's providence. There are many stories in the Bible about this place, such as the story of the cultivated olive tree and the wild olive tree.

How is it possible in that barren, harsh environment that the olive tree could sink its roots and survive for more than a thousand years? How is this possible? How much effort do you think this tree had to make in order to survive in that barren environment? Don't you think it made effort?

As this tree grows, its roots continue growing for fifteen years. How many days is that? It takes fifteen years for the roots to grow to the point where they reach a water source. If they do not reach the water in that time, the roots have to grow even deeper. I am talking not about one day but fifteen years. The olive tree is truly an exceptional tree, which is why when it has produced leaves and has borne fruit, that fruit is so precious. We think of olives as healthy food. In the Middle East, people use olive oil and olives in their food. That food is good food and can heal many illnesses that many people suffer from today. I am sure of that, even without telling you the benefits of olive oil.

You know that there are many special trees out there; among them, the olive tree is one of the more exceptional trees. What about us? How do our "roots" look today? Through the True Parents, you received the blessing and established blessed families. Not so long ago, when I was in Hawaii, a couple from the 1,800-couple blessing group came to see me. They told me that it had been forty years since they had received the blessing. Many couples received the blessing thirty, forty or fifty years ago, but how deep and healthy are their roots? I want to ask all blessed members, beginning with those in the thirty-sixand seventy-two-couple blessing groups, Do you have such heathy roots that they can remain forever and are a guarantee of a bright future?

You genuinely need to repent when you think about this. Do you understand? A new era… We live in a new historic era and we need to be different. Think about your name value: Who am I? What did I take responsibility for? What did I do? An unimportant question is, What position am I in? From now on, we need to focus on questions such as: Where should we go? What preparations did we make and what responsibilities did we fulfill on earth in order to reach that destination? What clear foundation did we build for our future descendants?

What did we do for the three generations that will follow ours?

This is very important, isn't it? From this point of view, you need to bring concrete results efficiently and you need to show your results. If you are in a company, each one of you needs to establish a clear system. Do you understand what I am saying? You need to plan; please make effort. I am telling you to make progress.

Thinking that today is adequate and tomorrow will be adequate does not display the right attitude. With that attitude, we cannot be the people who lived with True Parents in the Cheon Il Guk era. Think about what will appear on your report card in the eternal world. What will your descendants think about your legacy? They may think, How is it that they only achieved this much when they lived in the same environment as the True Parents?

Please become people in 2015, the year of the sheep, that experience no remorse and no regrets. If you look in the Bible, you will see that it cites sheep many times. The sheep was used as a sacrificial offering. Humans are very grateful for the sheep. The sheep offers everything, even its wool. Nothing of the sheep is lost or discarded. Lamb meat is one of the best meats. Some people may not eat beef, but lamb meat is healthy food, suitable for anybody.

When a sheep becomes an offering, it does not fight. Even when you are cutting its throat, a sheep does not cry out; it is obedient. Please, you need to learn this from the sheep. Do you understand?

Let us not become people that did not exceed even what an animal does. Among many leaders and those with responsibility, having passion is good, but having too much passion indicates it comes from personal desire and ambition. People ascending to the top need to learn how to come down humbly, but so many people are not capable of doing that. I hope leaders can learn how to come down from their positions like a sheep. Do you understand?

Heaven is blessing you and giving you this beautiful, green, vibrant year of the sheep. The color green is close to nature. Nature is clean and crystal clear, which is how our lives should be. Do you understand?

This is why we can only conclude that this year is to be a very special year. During this special year, I hope you all become special beings, special people with special families. Let's all stand up. Let's all rise from our seats and sing "Our Hope is for Unity."

Let Us Grow Our Roots

On the morning of March 4, 2015, True Mother gave a message at the Foundation Day Celebratory Banquet. Many international leaders gathering in Korea for the 2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders’ Assembly attended. Below is her beautiful message ushering in the year of the sheep with a call to grow our roots and become humble leaders doing God’s work.

This is the third year of Cheon Il Guk (God’s Kingdom). Heaven has blessed us, and we felt that when it snowed yesterday. This was heaven’s blessing; weren’t you happy? However, please be careful in this weather.

Yesterday I spoke about the olive tree. Many people were not here for that, so I will share the story once more. When we think of olive trees, we think about the Middle East, don’t we? The Middle East is a desert area. Then how is it possible that, in the Bible, the Israelites left Egypt to go to the land of milk and honey? They expressed Canaan as their holy land of milk and honey, but when they got there it was actually quite a barren land. When True Father and I went to Israel together—in 1968 I believe—within four hours we visited the entire country. I compared it to our country of Korea, a land filled with mountains lakes, and it’s beautiful. Israel is quite barren, and there isn’t that much to see. It is filled with rocks and sand, however even this has been the center of God’s providence.

We know the history of the Providence that unfolded from all these stories in the Bible, including the story of the true olive tree and the false olive tree. How is it possible in this barren, harsh environment that the olive tree can plant its roots and survive for more than a thousand years? How is this possible? In order for the olive tree to survive in this barren environment, the tree puts in a lot of effort to grow its roots so deep. When this tree grows, its roots take 15 years to grow deep into the earth to the level where it can reach the water, and even then, if it doesn’t reach the water the roots have to grow even deeper. It doesn’t take one year; it takes 15 years.

The olive tree is a truly exceptional tree, and this is why when it has its leaves and bears its fruits, it is so precious. The olive is considered a well-being food; it is a healthy food. In the Middle East, people use olives in many of their dishes, and this is why we can see in many medical studies that these people are quite healthy. I am sure that even without telling you the benefits of olive oil, you know there are not so many trees as exceptional as the olive tree.

The olive tree is really a case in point: how do our “roots” look today? Through the True Parents you received the Holy Marriage Blessing and became Blessed families. Not so long ago, when I was in Hawaii, a couple from the 1800-couples’ Marriage Blessing came to see me. They told me that it has been 40 years since they received the Marriage Blessing. Many Blessed families received the Marriage Blessing 30, 40, or 50 years ago, and they have deep, healthy roots. I want to ask all Blessed families, beginning with the 36 and 72 couples, do you have roots so deep that you can really promise to build the future and take care of that future? You really need to repent when you think about this. We live in a new historical era and we need to be different. From now on please reflect on: Who am I? What did I take responsibility for? What did I do? “What position am I in?” is not important. We need to focus on, “Where should we go?” To reach that destination while we are on this Earth, what responsibilities did we fulfill? What did we accomplish? And what did I do to prepare my future generations? What did I do for my second, third, and fourth generations? What clear foundation did I build? This is very important, isn’t it?

From this point of view, leaders need to be specific, efficient and need to show the result. In other words, each one of you needs to establish a clear system. You need to plan. Please be specific, and please make an effort. Thinking, “Today is enough. Tomorrow will be enough,” is not the right attitude. With that attitude, we cannot enter into the era of Cheon Il Guk together with True Parents, and we cannot be the people who lived with True Parents in the Cheon Il Guk Era. Think about your report card in the eternal world. What will your descendants think about your legacy? They may think, “They lived in the same environment with True Parents; why did they only achieve this much?” Please become people in the year of 2015, the year of the sheep, with no remorse and no regret.

The sheep, if you look in the Bible, is referenced several times. The sheep is used often as an offering. What does this mean? It means that humans are very grateful for the sheep. The sheep offers everything, even its wool. There’s nothing in the sheep that is lost or discarded. Lamb meat is one of the best meats. Some people may not eat beef, but lamb is suitable for anybody. It’s also considered a well-being food, a healthy food.

When the sheep becomes an offering, it doesn’t fight. Even when you’re cutting its throat, it doesn’t cry; it’s obedient. Please, learn from the example of the sheep. Let us not become people who weren’t able to do or give more than even this animal. Among many leaders and those responsible, it’s good to have passion, but when you have too much passion it becomes personal desire and ambition. People ascending to the top need to learn how to come down humbly, but so many people are not capable of doing that. I hope leaders can learn how to come down from their positions like the sheep.

Heaven is blessing you and giving you this beautiful, green, vibrant year of the sheep. What does this mean? Nature is clean and it’s crystal clear, this is how our lives should be. This is why this year is a very special year. I can only say, it is a very special year. And during this special year, you’re all special people. You are very precious people and precious families. This is my blessing to you.u.