The Flowering Trees

Family Federation for World Peace and Unification of U.S.A.

America's Destiny Tour
One Family Under God - Hope · Harmony · Healing

~ Mrs. Jun Sook Kwak Moon ~

"Pacific Rim Era in God's Providence"

May 31, 2007 - North Dakota

Jun Sook Kwak Moon made the 11th stop of her 19-state tour in Fargo, North Dakota, on Thursday evening, May 31. She was greeted there by close family members and friends who gathered at Holiday Inn’s Sterling Room. Present were community and youth leaders from both Christian and Muslim faiths. The event was strongly supported and participated in by the Pfeiffer and Tobkin familes. It was the first such event in our state since Father’s 50 State Tour in 2001

Guests enjoyed a banquet preprogram with entertainment by "Talent Productions"

John Foss read a moving letter from a state official that showed he understood the worldwide importance of Mrs. Jun Sook Nim’s work.

Rev. Carl Swearson, a native North Dakotan, was the MC, relaxed and energetic. No one could have guessed that he was conducting the 6th of 7 events in his region as part of a nonstop state-to-state tour.

Kenneth Masunga, an educator from Sudan, supported our event with his family of 11. He was our first guest participant in the burning ceremony.

Chris and Joan Poer were a representative couple for the Holy Wine Blessing. Looking at each other with love in their eyes, they led the assembly in the holy wine ceremony.

Bishop Ki Hoon Kim, national officer of the American Clergy Leadership Conference, gave the welcoming address. His presentation was short and to the point. It served the purpose of bridging our local community’s mindset of local concerns with the global perspective of True Parents’ work.

The video presentation “One Family Under God” received many compliments. Some expressed that it was of the best videos our movement has ever produced. It shows the essence of our work in a very matter-of-fact way, and let that work stand for itself without extra promotion.

Mary Marshall returned to the stage for the featured musical performance, “Shed a Little light”. It was perfectly placed in the program as a heartfelt cry for all to become one under God.

The introduction to the keynote speaker was given by Rev. Jesse Edwards. It was a spirited presentation reminding everyone that God, not humans, define the family by His creation of man and woman. He emphasized that God’s family includes all the people. I could see our Muslim guests beaming at being recognized as valid children of God by a Pentecostal minister.

Mrs. Jun Sook Kwak Moon gave a heart-filled introduction that showed an amazing understanding of the mind of our local people. She seemed to know just what to say to resonate with our hearts. She went on to convey Father’s words with dignity, beauty, and grace. She is a living definition of the meaning of “lineage of God”. Flowers in a full spectrum of colors were presented by Chris and Joan Poer. A “Crystal Heart” from the “Heartland” was presented to Jun Sook Nim by Lisa McCaslin.

Connie Stoll and Joan Poer followed Jun Sook Nim’s lead in the signing of the Declaration of Peace. The signature-filled declaration will be a treasure for our state. Ambassador for Peace Appointments were gratefully received. The guests remained long afterward, discussing and writing the reflections reported above.

We are eternally grateful to True Parents and True Family for the love they invest into completing the Ideal of God.

Guest Testimonies From Jun Sook Nim’s Event in Fargo, May 31, 2007:

This program was wonderful. It encouraged those who have recently been married to be more united to one another in their respective families, and we appreciate it. God bless Jun Sook Kwak Moon: Thank you so much far all of the sacrifices you have made to all of us. We know how important this is for world peace and true family. And we pray that soon we will all be united under one family and faith. Thank you so much.”
Linda

“Mrs. Jun Sook Kwak Moon, I thank God for sending such a very beautiful and humble representative to Fargo, North Dakota. Your message is one of hope for families and the world. I pray that God will continue to bless you and the World Peace Tour. I feel that we are each alive at a very important time in history and must do our part to continue to strive for the goal of world peace and truly one nation under God. Thank you so much for the time and effort you and your family continue to put forth to achieve God’s heavenly kingdom here on earth. God bless you.”
Connie, Dent, Minnesota

“Jun Sook Kwak Moon, Thank you so much for coming to the town of Fargo to preach the word of our Lord. I really enjoyed your words of wisdom. Hopefully I will carry out to others what you have taught me here tonight. It was a pleasure to hear you and also an experience for me. Thanks again.”
Mari, Fargo

“Dear Mrs. Moon, It was a great honor to hear you read Father Moon’s speech. It was also a great honor for my wife, Joan, and I to present you with flowers. This is an experience we will never forget. We will truly work hard to realize the goal of one family under God.”
Chris Poer, Hillsboro

“Mrs. Jun Sook Kwak Moon—First, I was struck by your great beauty on the outside! It soon became evident that this beauty transcends clear to your inner being. God has given you the voice, beauty, and aura of peace that enable you to reach and touch the hearts and minds of many. I will take the message you have conveyed and carry it into my home, where I hope to rise above the “ordinary” to be a beacon of light for what it means to represent a ‘true family.’ Thank you for your message! God’s blessings!”
Sharie, Fargo

Photos by Peter Holden