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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Struggling time on Saeilo, move to NY Church
Robert Brown shares about the year on Saeilo Machinery, 1983, pioneering several Mid-West towns, but struggling, needing spiritual food. Then for the first time in the church he leaves a mission. It works out for the best...
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Blessing candidates at MSG by 6am to avoid protests
Sam Harley shares about his participation in the MSG Blessing, but this first Blessing did not last, and then later his Blessing in Korea. Part 2: Sam shares about the second Blessing in the McCol factory, sleeping on 6 foot high stacks of soy...
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Dad gained ideal daughter-in-law
Peter Chen shares how his matching changed his relationship with his dad. His dad is from mainland China and would push Chinese philosophy on Peter growing up. But when Peter was matched to Klara his dad felt he had gained an ideal daughter-in-law. They were so united...
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.