In Jin Nim’s

Monthly Journal
No. 4 December

1.Seattle - Pacific Northwest District

December 6 ~ 7, 2008 Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington

2 Jin-A Child Care Center &

New Hope School
November 18, 2008

FFWPUSA
 Rev. In Jin Moon’s Visit to Seattle
December 6 ~ 7, 2008

F
amily Federation Chairperson Rev. In Jin Moon received Rev. Moon and her family, he as well as many
came to visit Seattle from Saturday December 6 to others were pleased and relieved that even though the
Sunday December 7, 2008. Every hour in Seattle, forecast was for rain, on Saturday, December 6th, the
including meals, was shared with members, local leaders, weather proved to be fine and the mountains were available
as well as sincere time specifically with 2nd Generation for her family’s pleasure, which is surprising, because at
Unificationists. Her personal stories, filled with color and this time of year, the mountains are often hidden behind
wit, brought laughter and tears from members who were gray clouds, rain or drizzle.
touched and felt connection with her. Rev. Moon shared in
her sermon that she stood in front of them feeling all of her December 6th, 2008
other True Family members were standing there with her.
Rev. Moon and her family were brought to stay at Seattle’s
Seattle is the home city for FFWPU’s Pacific Northwest 101-year-old Windemere mansion on the shores of Lake
District, which is comprised of families in the states Washington, where members greeted her with cheering
of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. and flowers. The Windemere House is one of the Seattle
However two-thirds of this district’s families currently community’s prized and cared-for possessions. It was
live in Seattle and Portland, Oregon. Their district leader, reported that this beautiful property is the last remaining
Rev. Larry Krishnek was ready and excited, along with the property originally built by the founding fathers of Seattle
community, for Rev. Moon’s arrival. As Rev. Krishneck and is therefore very respected and prized by the city of

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Seattle as well. In September of 2007 the Centennial of
this mansion was celebrated, and over 1500 people came
throughout the day to tour the home. The city of Seattle
expressed its gratitude for keeping it so well preserved.
Our True Parents and True Family have stayed there on
many occasions, and local families shared about the times
which they were able to spend with them there. Here many
members were able to spend time with Rev. Moon and her
family during this weekend.

Soon after their arrival, a welcome dinner was held with 30 The atmosphere became very close as Nancy Kubo
elder members of the community, during which each could shared about her work with the amazing Sun Hak
truly share with Rev. Moon, as well as be appreciated for Choir, and Jeff Adshead with his work with the creation
his or her long-term service. All church members had the of Next Generation Academy; both are outstanding
opportunity to introduce themselves and share personal accomplishments in Seattle and incredibly inspiring to
experiences, hopes, and memories with Rev. Moon, as well Rev. Moon. Other members, such as Mary Anglin were
as current happenings and goals. Special guests included brought to tears as she shared and testified how liberated
Rev. David and Mrs. Taco Hose, who offered the blessing she was when she had heard of Rev. Moon’s assignment as
for the meal. It was shared to Rev. Hose, during the meal, Chairperson. “It reminded me of God’s love, and Father’s
that Rev. Moon has always had a fondness for him and incredible wisdom for America, and for our movement,”
his family. Mr. Lloyd Pumphrey and his wife also were she said. Mrs. Anglin expressed that she and her husband
present; Lloyd’s parents were both very early members of have been on call for the Seattle community. She then said
our movement in America. Lloyd was an infant when Miss in tears to Rev. Moon, “We are on call for you”.
Young Oon Kim witnessed to his parents in 1959. Both
passed away in the spring of this year, and it was wonderful Soon after dinner, 120 2nd Generation youth and young
for Rev. Moon to meet their son, Lloyd, and hear about his adults over the age of 15 gathered at Windemere to share
own four children as well. their dreams with Rev. Moon. Her husband first shared
welcoming remarks to everyone, with two DVDs about her
Participants included Dr. Jun Ho Seuk, the Vice President work: the first regarding Blessed Children choirs started in
of FFWPUI in Korea, who arrived in Seattle prior to Rev. Japan, and the second, a high-powered promotional video
Moon. Dr. Seuk testified to Rev. Moon’s brothers, Hyung for the Manhattan Center, which she currently manages as
Jin Moon and Kook Jin Moon. “They really love their CEO.
sister; they really respect her so much. She is a really great
elder sister, and great woman. You are so lucky to have her,” Rev. Moon then spoke briefly, explaining that she would
Dr. Seuk said. keep her talk short because she wanted to hear more from

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the 2nd Generation individually. For the next two and a Rev. Moon’s open heart and concern for each attendant
half hours, each person introduced himself or herself and in the room was unmistakable, as her responses were
expressed passions, interests, and goals as well as questions thoughtful and extremely meaningful. One of the first 2nd
and results they were really hoping to see from our Generation shared a recent experience, explaining that
movement. Rev. Moon shared throughout the night, “One she had gone to the STF program because she thought
of the things that I want to say to all the young people is that this needed to be done for her to be respected by others
I can’t change what has gone on before in the movement, and also feeling she
I met you today, but starting with today would be making her parents proud.
we can decide, or you can decide what However she shared honestly in tears
kind of a person you want to be.” that she ended up coming home
early very disappointed. Rev. Moon
Each 2nd Generation youth was told her that she should not feel like
encouraged to know that each has his a failure because even though STF
own unique character, and should is a wonderful program, it is not for
go forward in whatever that is. Many everyone. Instead she could be able to
shared their interest in music. One even find her relationship with God through
hoped that a program after high school something else. Speaking to everyone,
(similar to the STF) could be started Rev. Moon responded, “Instead of
for 2nd Generation sharing a passion waiting for people to respect you, in
for music, wherein they could keep pursuing music but be order to be a wonderful Blessed Child you need to respect
able to experience God as well. yourself. The minute you do that, then everything you do
becomes something that you’re proud of and confident
One 2nd Generation member felt comfortable sharing about. So, spend a little time figuring out what you’d like to
that she feels her dream is finding a way to bring not do, and that’s ok.” Through hearing this from Rev. Moon,
just 2nd Generation members, but all religious and her heart could truly be comforted.
conscientious people of the world together; a networking
that is extremely honest, useful and convenient for anyone. Many of the responses that Rev. Moon gave to the second
“There has to be a way that we can work together, because generation also created a strong connection, with many
I see a lot of separate bodies that could be a lot more of them matching her own personal experiences. For
powerful and efficient, and impact every single person in example, one girl shared with Rev. Moon about her older
the world so much, if we could just work together.” Rev. sister passing away in 2002. She expressed that this has
Moon responded, “I like the fact that you are kind of changed how her life has been, and shifted reality for her.
thinking out of the box, you’re not just thinking about 2nd There were many processes to overcome, but because of
Generation, you’re thinking about the world’s children or what she went through, she hopes to help others by working
the young people outside our movement as well as inside.” with youth dealing with grief. Rev. Moon responded in

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agreement that putting your energy into helping others
is the best way to get through this difficult process. Rev.
Moon shared that music and the arts are what helped her
personally overcome this grief after the passing of her own
siblings. Rev. Moon expressed that this sister should let her
and her husband know whatever they could do to help and
support her.

December 7th, 2008

The next morning, Hoon Dok Hae was held at Windemere
with Rev. Moon, her family, and 100 members from the
Pacific Northwest District. The 5th Peace message was read
by Seattle’s Youth Pastor, Korbin Anglin, and afterwards Rev. Moon began her sermon to the congregation by
Rev. Moon spoke to all the families present. sharing her personal feelings for Seattle.

Directly afterwards, Rev. Moon invited 2nd Generation “When my father decided to bring his children over so that
Blessed couples and leaders to join her and her family for we can become American, and learn the American culture
breakfast. As the breakfast began, Rev. Moon asked to hear so that we can be in a position to love the American people,
about the current happenings and activities going on for one of the first places we landed was Seattle. I feel like just
Youth in the Seattle community. She listened to Korbin as Seattle represented for the True Family a brand new
Anglin, who later expressed in reflection of his experience beginning, in a way Seattle represented for the world many
with Rev. Moon that “I could really feel love from Rev. brand-new beginnings. I cannot imagine my life without
Moon as I could tell she was listening very closely, asking Microsoft, and I cannot start my day without Starbucks.
questions and offering feedback.” The conversation then And we wouldn’t be quite as effective as a True Family if
shifted into questions for Rev. Moon . She shared with the we didn’t have the Boeing Company to thank. (laughter)
Blessed Couples about her experience raising children. So I feel truly blessed in so many ways to be here with you
Many had questions to ask and received answers they this morning”.
could use presently, or in the near future with their spouse
and future families. After listening to her speak to the congregation, Rev Larry
Krishnek shared that “Rev. Moon’s message was a balm to
Sunday Service then began at 9 am. Because of the larger the hearts of us all. Her strength, wisdom and maternal
number of people attending from the whole district, love engender a certain confidence and hope. This kind
service with Rev. Moon was held at the Calvary Lutheran of combination in leadership is so unique. Add to that,
Church in Seattle with over 350 members. her humor, grace and sensitivity and the result is new and
wonderful”.

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Many members reflected their inspiration from Rev. Before leaving Seattle that day, Rev. Moon made it a
Moon’s sermon, especially from her insights shared. priority to meet with every family one by one; greeting,
With one reflection from a Seattle member, Ken Cohen, sharing, and taking a picture together. A long line was
he expressed “Rev. Moon, you described to me that your made for families, and each waited with excitement to
lifeline is woven in your heart and sculpted by music. This introduce himself, with many giving gifts and thankful
I will never forget. Even more you described the absolute remarks. Mike Lancey shared that “When our family met
autonomy of being a “mother”; not just being a common Rev. Moon on Sunday, in our turn in line, our daughter
noun but as the absolute true ideal. That awakening for me whispered to her and her husband that she would like to
was more than you might imagine.” He was also inspired best friends. I personally felt like I was walking on clouds
by her expression of visions from other True Family after our meeting and was very fortunate to be table to
members. “When speaking about your brother Hyo Jin, thank Rev. In Jin Moon personally for coming to Seattle
you said he laid the foundation to purify the mission of and making such a big difference here.”
music. The strength that he used to create the Manhattan
center is amazing! Your insight into this is nothing short of Other members shared later about their full experience of
a gift from God”. Rev. Moon ’s visit. Brian Granstrom shared that the most
moving part of the weekend for him was when she took the
Another member, Mike Lancey, felt that “She shared in a time on Saturday evening to talk with each of the second
very realistic way, and from her heart, about facing up to generation. “I felt that everyone in attendance was able
whom we are and where we are right now. Our Chairperson to get a much deeper connection with the True Family
urged each of us to take ownership of our challenges and through this interaction.” In the past he had not been able
our Blessings.” to meet True Family up close and personal when they
visited their district. But this time, he felt a strong familial
Shortly after the main service, a talent show was given for connection with Rev. Moon and her family.
Rev. Moon and the community. Rachel Curry emceed the
entertainment with four second generation offering solo Another member from Seattle, Randy Orr, shared “I feel
performances of their original works, as well as a that Rev. In Jin Moon has now emerged to connect
group of 6 girls from Oregon performing American members with True Parents.
an original dance to one of Rev. Moon Thank you, Rev. Moon for accepting
’s recorded songs. this precious role.”

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Morale Gets a Boost at
2nd Generation Schools in New Jersey
November 18, 2008

F
amily Federation’s new chairperson swept into After a short meeting with staff and directors, Rev. Moon
Clifton, New Jersey on November 18th, 2008 addressed all 62 students as a group. They presented
to meet and greet students and faculty at two her with flowers and bowed to her as a member of True
respected schools serving Blessed Children. Rev. In Jin Family. Afterwords, each student was formally introduced.
Moon expressed her sincere concern for students and staff The impression of many was that the recently inaugurated
with gifts and encouraging words as to who they could Chairperson for our movement in America cared for each
become and what they could do as 2nd Generation. and every one of them as 2nd Generation.

The two schools visited were Jin-A Child Care Center, After she was introduced, Rev. Moon began to speak about
which has been growing for over 20 years and the New the need for each student always to be the best he or she
Hope school, opened in 1996 and moved to its current could be no matter the game or the career. Rev. Moon
location in 2002. specifically mentioned the need for writing, and that the
next J.K Rowling (of Harry-Potter fame), or the next great
Rev. Moon, her husband, along with Dr. Pyung Hwa songwriter or artist of their generation, could be from this
Kim, and Rev. Michael Jenkins first stopped at New Hope group. It was up to each of them if they wanted to achieve
school. Mr. Robert Beebe, the current principal, along this, she said. One way that they could begin this was by
with teachers and staff enthusiastically greeted Rev. Moon, writing daily in a journal, a sort of trusted friend into whom
who then visited each classroom with different classes they could invest all of their thoughts. This should be with
of students in 1st to 8th grade. Students in music class them at all times. She explained that they should master
performed songs for Rev. Moon, and delighted her with the art of writing, reading, and expressing themselves to
their singing. achieve their passions.

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After this, Rev. Moon presented a special journal notebook
to each student, each of whom was invited up and was able
to shake hands and introduce himself or herself as each
received this gift. Rev. Moon cared for each student and
wanted each of them to know how special they were, and
to encourage them to go for their dreams.

After all held the journals from Rev. Moon in their hands,
she surprised everyone by announcing that she would be
returning in one year to see everyone again and award
$1000 to their school for the students who could write
the best essays! Because of this, each student should start
writing and practicing right away!

As the students all took a picture with Rev. Moon before The Kindergarten students sang songs to Rev. Moon as a
she left, each held the precious journal in their hands. This very energetic but poised choir that had practiced well.
was a present they would always remember, and which Afterwards all the children were invited to shake hands
would remind them of the day they were told about all and share their names with Rev. Moon directly one by one
the places they could go if they put their minds to it. That as they all sat together. Mrs. Brunkhorst shared everything
atmosphere of love and excitement was there for each that was going on at Jin-A currently, and about their
child as she waved good bye. curriculum and mission. A meeting was held with the main
staff and other board members, where Rev. Moon was able
After leaving New Hope School, Rev. Moon arrived at to hear from each as well as ask questions about Jin-A and
Jin-A Child Care Center, which is a beautiful campus for 81 its community. Before leaving, Rev. Moon awarded gifts
children currently in the grades of Pre-K and Kindergarten. for every child.
Jin-A has a multi-religious academic curriculum attractive
both to church members and local families. The consensus by all on hand was that it was a wonderful
day in which inspiration was shared and experienced by
Mrs. Christine Brunkhorst, the president and director everyone. Both schools of 2nd Generation students from
of Jin-A Child Care Center, was outside anticipating ages 3 to 14 were able to hear Rev. Moon’s uplifting words
Rev. Moon’s arrival together with staff and kindergarten as well as inspire her with self-presentations. Directors and
students, who presented flowers to Rev. Moon before teachers from both schools were able to share with her as
taking a picture together. She was able to take a look around well as receive guidance for their community.
the school grounds and was then lead to the Kindergarten
students waiting all together inside.