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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Spiritual growth at the Seminary
by Herb Myer June 3, 2017 This is an abridged version of Herb's story. For the full report please go to Book on Following SMM. I am incredibly grateful for the two years I spent at the seminary. In some ways they were two of the best two years of my life. It was a...
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The ocean is a challenge
by Herb Myer From Book of Following SMM page June 1, 2017 This is back-breaking work. You sit on a small box and, with rubber gloves on, you start digging through hundreds of pounds of fish, shrimp, crabs, and debris. (Its unbelievable how many beer cans are on...
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God spoke through me
By Magda Ozono It is amazing when God uses us and speaks through us to give guidance to someone
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.