Philippines – Special Worship Service-FFWPU Philippines

The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification-Philippines simultaneously organized the Special Worship Service celebrating the 66th Anniversary of the Holy Wedding of True Parents and the First Anniversary of the Entrance into the Cheon Won Gung Cheon Il Sanctum. The gathering was held on April 26, 2026 at the FFWPU Philippine Headquarters, Quezon City, Philippines and via Zoom. A total of 280 blessed families and members attended onsite and 800 attendees connecting from their respective local churches and homes.

The program hosted by Rev. Ronnie Sodusta, Regional Director of FFWPU Philippines, began with the singing of worship song titled “Holy Mother Han” offered by the HTG Asia Pacific and Philippine Music Ministry, preparing the atmosphere of the gathering and the hearts of members to receive the Sunday’s message and inspiration from Heavenly Parent and True Parents.

The program continued with the singing of hymns, reading of family pledge, opening prayer and scriptural reading. Afterward, three (3) selected testimony givers shared their life and personal experience with Heavenly Parent and True Parents.

Mr. Paulaymond Laurin and Ms. Ison Jean Buyayo, 2^nd generation couple who are blessing candidates for May 2026 Blessing Ceremony, shared their internal and external preparation to receive the blessing noting that this commitment comes with greater responsibility.

Mr. Noel Salisipan, Blessed family, shared his experience donating 21 units for Cheon Won Gung construction and receiving a gift from True Mother as a result. He then emphasized the importance of true love, defined as sacrifice, kindness, and wisdom, and encouraged others to share and invest for future growth.

Ms. Bae Yeong Hwi, HTG Korea Missionary and representative from Sun Hwa HJ Educational Center, shared her determination to support True Mother by choosing to serve as missionary in another country and expresses her hope to comfort True Mother’s heart in her humble offering.

An offering performance by the Sun Hwa HJ Educational Center students, who completed their English Class in the Philippines, was showcased. The group then received a Certificate of Appreciation from Philippine Headquarters honoring their support for the Philippine providence.

This was followed by the Special Message from Rev. Yutaka Yamada, Continental Director of Heavenly Asia Pacific. His message highlighted the upcoming Commemorative Ceremony marking the 66th Anniversary of True Parents’ Holy Wedding and the First Anniversary of the Entrance Ceremony in the Cheon Won Gung Cheon Il Sanctum. He emphasized the importance of aligning with the providential significance of these events and responding to True Mother’s encouragement with devotion and prayer.

The main Sunday message, delivered by Vice Continental Director, Rev. Julius Malicdem, focused on the transition “From Holy Wedding to Holy Dwelling” and emphasized the responsibility of blessed families as owners of Cheon Il Guk to take active participation in building Heaven’s kingdom on Earth. He mentioned the importance of the current period as a “golden era” while True Mother is with us on Earth, urging attendees not to miss this opportunity. Finally, Rev. Malicdem shared the desire and wish of True Mother for members to become the Pure Water temples where Heavenly Parent can dwell and for blessed families to build a culture of love and unity.

The Special Worship Service message concluded with a benediction prayer offered by Rev. Julius Malicdem followed by the Unison Prayer from blessed families and members offering their sincere hearts and determination to unite with True Mother, our Holy Mother Han.