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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My experience at the Matching, (part 3) Resurrection
by Sam Harley April 16, 2017 Some names are left out. Though it may be obvious to some who these people are, it is their story to tell if and when they choose to. I will tell you mine. When the next matching and blessing came around, Dr Ang asked me if I thought I was...
read moreMy experience at the Matching (part 2)
by Sam Harley April 14, 2017 Many people have victorious testimonies of being matched by True Father. This is not one of them. In telling what I remember of my second matching, I do not use the names of the others involved. Their side of the story is theirs to tell,...
read moreMy Matching (part 1)
by Sam Harley April 7, 2017 This week's theme is one of the highlights of following True Parents: the matching. Please write or record your experience of the matching. My experience is more varied than some, so I will present it in three parts. Here is part 1: I...
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.