The Blessed Family Department (BFD) Asia Pacific successfully held the 2nd Session of the 1-Year Dedication Program on October 26, 2025, bringing together 79 participants from across the Asia Pacific region and beyond, including BFD staff, Matching Supporters, and newly blessed couples of 2025. The online gathering aimed to guide the newly Blessed Couples through the 1-Year Dedication condition with True Mother.
The program opened with inspirational remarks from Mrs. Dulce E. Buyayo, Regional Director of BFD Asia Pacific, who warmly welcomed all participants and emphasized the importance of cultivating true love and harmony within blessed families.
A Blessing Festival video from Korea followed, reminding everyone of the sacred value and global vision of the Blessing movement that transcends nationality, culture, and background.
The first lecture was delivered by Mrs. Yeoh Koay Phing, Education Head of BFD Asia Pacific, on the theme “Growing Together as Husband and Wife.” She shared insightful guidance on nurturing communication and emotional intimacy, highlighting how challenges in married life can become opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper love.
A heartfelt testimony was then shared by a Second-Generation Blessed Couple, a Malaysian-Japanese and Filipino-Japanese couple, Mrs. Aya Suzette & Mr. Volgent Ong, who reflected on their experiences of resolving conflicts and growing together through faith, patience, and prayer.
The second lecture, “Resolving Conflict with the Heart of True Love,” was presented by Mrs. Yiesun V. Yashiro, Administrator of B4U Asia Pacific. She emphasized the importance of embodying true love and humility in overcoming marital and family challenges, encouraging couples to live for the sake of one another.
A Q&A session followed, featuring a panel of speakers who addressed participants’ questions on practical aspects of family life and spiritual guidance. Participants then joined breakout sessions in trinity groups to share reflections and personal insights from the lectures.
The session concluded with Closing Remarks from Mrs. Ursula McLackland, Senior Adviser of BFD Asia Pacific, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all lecturers, staff, and participants. She encouraged everyone to continue walking the path of love, faith, and service, building families that bring joy to Heaven and embody the ideal of one family under God.
The 2nd Session of the 1-Year Dedication Program served as a meaningful opportunity for renewal and inspiration, strengthening the unity and dedication of our newly blessed couples across the Asia Pacific region.