On October 21, 2 pm, an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of World CARP took place at the Art Hall on the campus of Sun Moon University in Asan.

The theme for this event was "Expanding the Realm of Cheon Il Guk by Owning the Culture of Heart!" Mr. Hyun-jin Moon, the international president delivered the keynote address and conferred awards to the past presidents of World CARP in Korea, Japan, America and Europe for their meritorious achievements during their presidency.

An exhibition depicting the forty years of CARP was on display on the lobby of the Art Hall.

Over 1,500 participants were there that day including former CARP presidents, alumni, senior executives of World CARP, supporters and members. This event was an occasion for looking back at CARP"s achievements and activities during the past forty years, and for CARP as a whole to reaffirm their dedication in raising young leaders for this age.

The main event was emceed by Mr. Kyoung-deuk Yoo, president of W-CARP Korea. The opening prayer was given by Mr. Masayoshi Kajikuri, president of W-CARP Japan. After the introduction of the guests of honor a video was presented showing the 40 years of World CARP. This was followed by a number of speakers: Rev. Sun-jo Hwang, president of FFWPU Korea, gave the stirring remarks; Mr. Jin-man Kwak, senior vice president of World CARP gave the main address; Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak, international chairman of IIFWP and Mr. Bong-tae Kim, president of Sun Moon University each gave the congratulatory remarks. Flowers were presented to Mr. Hyun-jin Moon as he was welcomed to the podium.

He began by explaining the vision of W-CARP and the advancements it had made up for the past forty years. Mr. Moon explained that the first and highest dream that God had as He created this world was in establishing a true family. Yet this dream was lost due to the fall of man. To restore that dream God worked through the providence of restoration, living for the sake of others in true love.

Mr. Moon also spoke about the recent world tour in which the three generations of the True Family (True Parents, True Children and True Grandchildren) had delivered a message of peace and true love, and that the essence of that message was in creating a culture of heart based on true love, living for the sake of others, and true families. He also emphasized that this was also at the heart of World CARP's core values.

Mr. Moon asked for all participants to become like the youths, clear and pure in heart, regardless of their actual age. He called upon the participants to become leaders who can open a new era of Cheon Il Guk by challenging themselves to become creative and transform this world.

After this special message from Hyun-jin nim, the older leaders were called to the stage and together sang "With my lord" (Nim-gwa-ham-kke). Participants stood facing each other and made a human tunnel and had everyone pass through that tunnel to symbolize a new rebirth.

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