See new testimonies below: Eight new testimonies from David Stadelhofer, Hil Llanto, Maryse Gallagher, Susana Ginze, Stan Paczynski, Sam Harley and Robert Brown
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During massive stroke, Hil hears God, Father and Jesus
Hil Llanto had a massive stroke that he is still recovering from. God told him you know how to survive this, you know the formula. "I don't know the Divine Principle that well, what formula? Live for the sake of others?" Yes, that is the formula and it doesn't matter...
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God told him, “Your wife just joined the church”
Franklin Greenidge didn't feel qualified to go to the MSG Blessing so he declined. The next Blessing candidates had to be younger than 40 years old. Finally Franklin was able to go to the 1992 Blessing. Before that he heard God say, "Your wife just joined the...
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Uruguay BC wants to go to Canada
Corina Mendez, a second generation from Uruguay, came to Los Angeles to sell knitted key chains she made. Her goal was to be able to make money then go to Canada as an exchange student, who also participates in church...
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.