See new testimonies below: Eight new testimonies from David Stadelhofer, Hil Llanto, Maryse Gallagher, Susana Ginze, Stan Paczynski, Sam Harley and Robert Brown
“We were there” is a site dedicated to record the experiences of the first generation on the front line and attending True Parents. This site is a repository of stories and photos and is a gift to the second generation and all future generations. We encourage all brothers and sisters to share your own special stories, testimonies, or memories with the world so these treasures won’t be lost. Please send in your written, audio, or video stories and photos. In the menu above, click on Share your story page to share your testimony or email it to testimoonies@gmail.com.
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Gary and Felicia Jones-Locke share about 30,000 Blessing
In the 1992, 30,000 couple Blessing, most were Matched by photo by True Father. Gary and Felicia shared how going into the Seoul Olympic Stadium was like entering a huge holy temple and they were up front right under True Parents. Gary talked about how he...
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Gary and Felcia share about their upbringing
Both Gary and Felicia come from Catholic background. Felicia’s family have now moved to more evangelical Christian. Gary and Felicia went to Israel with the church and now Felicia’s family members have all gone also to walk where Jesus...
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Gary and Felicia Jones-Locke continued
Continuing the story, Gary is from central England near Birmingham. He felt he was from the worst ancestry but must also have good ancestry. Felicia's mom is very positive and has also been Blessed. Both Gary and Felicia's families deeply respect the church and their...
read moreWe made an introductory video for our local “We were there” chapter in Los Angeles. Several members have shared their deep experiences in the movement.
In the video are Jose Fragosa, Caroline Cecile, Robert Brown, Hil Llanto, Susana Ginze and Sam Harley.