(held at Guri Grand Church in Gyeonggi North Region, and Cheonseung Grand Church in Seoul)
[Editor’s Note]
Incheon & Northern Gyeonggi – Gangwon – Cheonwon Special Region
(at Guri Grand Church)
Regional Tour First Sunday Service Signals a New Beginning
The first special worship service took place on November 23 (10.4 by the heavenly calendar) at Guri Grand Church. More than 3,000 members participated—700 in person and 2,600 online—from 43 churches across three districts including the joint event for the Incheon-Northern Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Cheonwon special districts, creating a powerful launch of the regional tour worship services.
The worship service proceeded in the following order: ▲HJ Global News viewing ▲preparatory praise songs by the joint youth praise team ▲welcoming remarks by Incheon-Northern Gyeonggi District Leader Oh In-cheol ▲opening declaration by Missionary Moon Shin-heung ▲bow and Family Pledge ▲prayer of gratitude by Gangwon Vice District Leader Cho Jun-wang ▲song of praise ▲message by Missionary Moon Shin-chul ▲closing declaration and group photo.
In his welcoming remarks, District Leader Oh In-cheol said, “I deeply thank the Inheritors of Heaven’s Love and Blessing,” adding, “I pray that today’s worship service will be a time of grace ushering in a new beginning.” Vice District Leader Cho Jun-wang prayed that “harmony and peace may be achieved within the church community centered on the hyojeong culture (culture of filial love and devotion).”
The praise songs that day began with everyone singing a holy song, which was followed by Moon Shin-heung’s praise team singing a praise song medley ▲“How Great Thou Art”
▲“O, My Little Lambs” ▲“O Holy.” Missionary Moon Shin-heung repeatedly emphasized “the spirit of one family of humankind under Heavenly Parent,” conveying that “when blessed families support each other and work together, a bright future will open.”
Following this, a video presentation depicted the course of blessed families from the first to the third generations, giving members the chance to reflect once again on the value and identity of our blessed families.
In his message, Missionary Moon Shin-chul said, “The message that elder members’ faith and lives have left for our community today is clear,” emphasizing that “the path of the providence is the path to realize the dream of one family of humankind, and is a journey of absolute faith that does not lose its essence even amid any trials.”
After the worship service, members shared their experiences of grace. Gangwon District Leader Jeong Moon-ki said, “The testimonies of elder leaders were deeply moving,” adding, “I realized once again that we can walk the path of faith peacefully thanks to the sacrifices of our predecessors.” Secretary Muramatsu Yoshie of Ilsan Grand Church in Incheon-Northern Gyeonggi District said, “The Inheritors’ message deeply touched my heart,” adding, “Today was a glorious day when I could offer gratitude and joy to Heavenly Parent.”
Seoul – Southern Gyeonggi Region
(at Cheonseung Grand Church in Seoul)
Reflecting on the Path of Proud Blessed Families
The second special worship service was offered on November 30 (10.11 by the heavenly calendar) at Cheon Won Gung Cheonseung Grand Church. Approximately 3,800 members attended—some 900 in person and 2,900 online—from 42 churches across three districts including Northern Seoul, Southern Seoul, and Southern Gyeonggi, and the service was held amid fervent grace.
The worship service began with MC Rev. Kim Hyo-chan, and preparatory praise songs by the youth praise team created a warm atmosphere. Following this, Northern Seoul District Leader Ok Yun-ho offered welcoming remarks, emphasizing that “true revival is possible when we experience spirit and truth and become a church as warm as True Mother’s embrace.”
Missionary Moon Shin-heung encouraged members to “confidently step forward before the world as blessed families,” and in his gratitude prayer Southern Gyeonggi District Leader Oh Sang-jin prayed that “the Inheritors’ families and blessed families may become one and faithfully fulfill the providential mission of this era.”
Following this, Missionary Moon Shin-heung led the worship songs together with Sun Moon UPA Choir and the Cheonseung Grand Church Choir. He explained the lyrics and meaning contained in each song, guiding members to sing from their hearts.
Missionary Moon Shin-chul, who delivered the message, conveyed a message under the theme “We Are Proud Blessed Families.” He introduced the video that touches on the lives of elder members, emphasizing, “We must remember how precious the course of absolute faith walked for Heaven’s Will is.” He continued, “It is the blessed families who are walking the path that is most valuable in Heaven’s eyes,” thus conveying courage and hope to the members.
In the final part of the worship service, the Inheritors returned to the stage to lead songs of praise, announcing that “Heavenly Parent and True Parents are proud of you!”—which deeply touched the hearts of members. The praise songs and the messages brought the participants much grace, and they responded with applause and tears.
Northern Seoul District Jongno Church Leader Rev. Choi Su-gyeong said, “The history of the Family Federation is not True Parents’ history alone, but a community history achieved through the gathering of sacrifice and love of each individual blessed family that has followed True Parents’ Will,” adding, “Let us more confidently testify to our value before the world.” Kim Eun-ah of Gangdong Grand Church in Southern Seoul District shared, “As I sang the praise songs, I realized anew the fact that Heavenly Parent has always been with us,” adding, “After the worship service, my heart became warm for the first time in a while, and I gained new strength to live through the coming week.”
The Regional Tour Special Sunday Services, which are establishing a new culture of filial devotion which harmonizes songs of praise and grace-filled messages, are continuing in the Jeolla region (Gwangju Grand Church), Gyeongsang region (Changwon Grand Church), and Chungcheong region (Cheonan Grand Church).
