On the 2nd of September 2017, the Unification Movement in New Zealand commemorated the 5th Universal Anniversary of True Father’s Seonghwa at Quality Hotel, Parnell, Auckland. A total of 120 participants attended the event in order to pay tribute to our beloved True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind. They are comprised of 73 members along with 47 Ambassadors For Peace and guests. Among our guests were the Leader and Secretary of the Conservative Party of New Zealand, Mr Leighton Baker and Mr Kevin Stitt respectively.
The event was hosted by Mr Geoffrey Fyers, UPF-NZ Secretary General and it was opened in prayer by Mrs Felicity Cairns, WFWP-NZ Chairwoman. It showcased two video presentations: a 1982 documentary on the Tenth ICUS and a 2016 documentary on True Father’s peacemaking efforts shown by MBCNET entitled A Peace-Loving Global Citizen. On top of that, FFWPU-NZ Chairman, Rev Adel Jamati and AFP Rev Dr Frank Smith gave testimonies on True Father’s love for peace, harmony and humanity. Before the event ended, Mr Leighton Baker, Leader of the Conservative Party, gave some words of appreciation of being able to attend True Father’s Seonghwa Anniversary. As we continue to reach out to Abel-type politicians, we hope that we will be able to work hand-in-hand in order to uphold God-centered values for families in New Zealand.
The talks were supplemented by several beautiful performances; cello and piano duet by Mr Peter Tomek and Mrs Lisa Chung, Japanese fan dance by Mrs Miyuki Fyers, and vocal duet by Mrs Liukava Fulivai and Mr David Williams who sang The Prayer. To close the event, we also sang Saranghae led by Sunhak Band, which was performed by the youths of our Movement as a tribute to Father and Mother Moon.
As we wrapped up the event, we took a beautiful group photo of everyone present and enjoyed each other’ company during the refreshment. There was also a casual entertainment session as Mr Joon Ki Kim sang two of our WFWP sisters’ favorite songs: Unchained Melody and La Bamba.
In all, we are truly grateful to offer a substantial offering to our dearest True Father; the True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind. We hope that we will continue to become his instrument, as we strive to become filial sons and daughters of our True Parents and Heavenly Parents, and realize the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.
– Photos courtesy of Barry Noel; Written by Andrew Halim