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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From one of my MFT journals, “Reflections for 1979”
by Robert Brown July 9, 2017 (This is written directly from my journal and is posted to show the attitude of so many members at that time: dedication, faith, full effort, wanting to do the best for God and True Parents.) This year was full of challenges, deep...
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Memories of the Blessing
by Sam Harley July 1, 2017 We Were There salutes the 2075 couples. Happy Anniversary! Here are some random memories of that time. Our MFT region had one brother who used to work in a tailor's shop, so he altered our suits. Mine still has a slightly wobbly stitch up...
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Searching for God
by Robert Beebe July 3, 2017 Times have changed, but God’s work is the same. I know God was able to reach me on the foundation of the blood, sweat, and tears of our True Parents. When I was in college I began to experience a spiritual yearning to find God. As part of...
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.