On July 2, 2006, at the Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, our New Jerusalem Family Church membership offered their hearts to our beloved Regional Director, Rev. Dong Woo Kim, Mrs. Chan Ran Kim, and their four children. This truly was a wonderful tribute to the great work of our True Parents in America.

To begin the event the New Jerusalem Band led us in song and Rev. A. Roghanian, Imam Ameer Pasha Salahuddin, and Mrs. Masako Feddema all shared their experiences of spiritual growth and inspiration in their work with Rev. and Mrs. Kim. Most significant about this experience was the presence of In Jin Nim and family, who came in support of the work of Rev. Kim over the past three years in the New Jerusalem Community. In Jin Nim came not only to support Rev. Kim, but also to express her gratitude to all the Korean Regional Directors in America. She also expressed her appreciation to New Jerusalem and all the regions she visited on the tour for Dr. Pak. We all were moved by her beautiful expression of heart for the efforts of the Korean leaders in America and her hope for America under the new Western leaders.

In addition, the three-hour service included a beautiful photomontage set to music of Rev. Kims three-year ministry in New Jerusalem. During his 3-year administration Rev. Kim worked day and night to put in place a structure for our work as owners of Chun Il Geuk. He established committees to address both 1st and 2nd generation issues, Sunday worship, outreach, and education for new guests on up to leaders of our community. In addition he established educational programs for our Blessed Central Families, Hoon Dok School for spiritual growth, Leadership School for training in leading Hoon Dok Home Church Groups, and DP School for lecture training in the One to One DP education. Almost every weekend Rev. Kim was busy teaching during the past three years. Although the service was long, the time passed quickly because of the beautiful feeling that affected all.

Rev. Kim also took time to present plaques and certificates of appreciation to the many families who gave of their hearts and efforts during the last three years. In particular, Rev Dairo Ferrabolli was recognized for his excellent work with ACLC, Mrs. Masako Feddema for her work as Hoon Dok Family Church Coordinator, as well as Mrs. Hope Igarashi, Rev. Pan Whe Goo, Mrs. Misayo Bien, and many, many others too numerous to mention here.

Rev. Dr. Michael Jenkins shared his experiences with Rev. Kim advising him to attend the Fishing Tournament this year. Great results emerged for America and Rev. Jenkins as he placed #1 in the Tournament. The culmination of the service was the moment when we all bid farewell to Rev. Kim and welcomed our new acting Regional Director, Rev. Barry Geller, who pledged to continue the good work begun by Rev. Kim in the New Jerusalem Region. In conclusion, bouquets of flowers and beautiful gifts were presented to honored guests and to Rev. and Mrs. Kim and Rev. and Mrs. Geller. We look forward to great accomplishments in New Jerusalem based on the foundation built by True Parents, Rev. Kim, and Staff.

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