2015, Run Earnestly in the Flow of Whole Spirit
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Let's look back on life in 2015 and the works of God who led us to change and give glory to God for His love and grace.
"God poured down limitless grace"
God blessed all church members to ride on the flow of whole spirit well by continuing to give them grace. They tried to act in the truth to be changed. They prayed fervently while keeping, in their hearts, the love of God, the Lord and the shepherd who had been praying and fulfilling justice for all people of all nations. They became more earnest and came to have greater hope to achieve the heart God wants and they acted with desire to repay God's love and grace. God accepted their hearts with joy and gave more grace (Photos 1 and 2).
In particular, the Leadership Conference and Manmin Summer Retreat were global festivals attended by the people all around the world. The events were filled with the word of life, signs, wonders, and powerful works. The members felt the joy of finding the evidence of God's love all around them. In 2015 the retreat was more special because of heavenly winds. Through these winds the members experienced amazing changes and blessings. On the first night during the Divine Healing Meeting, many people were healed of their diseases and infirmities including autism and many incurable diseases. Many of the lame came to walk. The testimony givers filled the stage. Moreover, 27 out of 28 hearing-impaired people from overseas came to hear and glorified God (Photos 3 and 4).
In this special grace, on October 10th, which was the 33rd anniversary of the church, Dr. Jaerock Lee's 100th book Abraham the Friend of God was published. The book is helping members learn more about Abraham's faith and deeds of trust so that they could ride well on the flow of whole spirit (Photo 5).
"God increased faith and hope with beautiful performances"
Performances of the Performing Arts Committee deliver the deep love of God and the Lord to the church members and increased hope for Heaven in them. The performances were produced with God-given songs. All the performers including the Nissi Orchestra, Hallelujah Band, and performing teams consist of church members. Also, the professional staff worked together throughout the events. The performances are shown on the special stage of the main sanctuary and are broadcast via GCN and the Internet.
The Easter Performance "Martyrdom" moved the audiences' hearts through video curtains like paintings in oil. The audience were reminded of the love of the Lord who willingly sacrificed Himself on the rugged cross. All had a chance to think about true love through performances depicting Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Apostle Paul who all loved the Lord (Photo 1).
The Anniversary Eve Performance 'The Feast of Flowers' and the Celebration Performance 'The History of Manmin' expressed the believers who enter New Jerusalem offering up their joy and thanks (Photos 2 and 3).
The Christmas Eve Performance 'Love' added great emotion through various kinds of dances and plays with live performances of praise, instrumental renditions, and direct narrator's address. The performance praised the birth of Jesus and glorified God (Photo 4).
"God Showed His Love with Great and Amazing Power"
Protecting people from 2015 Nepal Earthquake and Hurricane Joaquin
On April 25 2015, a major earthquake with 7.8 magnitude and its aftershocks hit Nepal. But Nepal Manmin Church and its 196 branch and associate churches were all protected (currently it has 208 branch and associate churches as of December 2015). On November 14, 2015, the church had its sanctuary relocation service and 10th Anniversary Service. The members offered up their thankful hearts to God who protected them beyond human power in the disaster and blessed them in spirit and body.
Nepal Manmin Church (right top) was protected from the 2015 Nepal Earthquake and blessed to build a new sanctuary.
On October 4, Pastor Vitaly Fishberg in New York, USA sent a prayer request to Dr. Lee because Hurricane Joaquin had stuck four states of U.S. After his prayer, the hurricane lost its power quickly and at 11 A.M. on October 7 it turned into a tropical cyclone.
Hurricane Joaquin disappeared after Dr. Lee prayed on request from Pastor Vitaly Fishberg in New York
Keeping believers away from explosion in Sangju Tunnel in Korea and from terrorism in France
On October 26, 2015, Elder Nocheol Park was behind wheel on the way to Daegu. Suddenly he wanted to have lunch earlier than he usually did. He stopped by Munkyung Service Area and had lunch. There he saw news on TV about an accident that had happened in Sangju tunnel. A big truck exploded in the tunnel and caused great damage to the cars around it. Then, Elder Park found out the truck was the one which had run together with his car either in front of or just behind his. If he had had lunch after going through the Sangju tunnel as he usually did, he could not have avoided the accident. Besides, Brother Sungje Ahan, sixth grader, was in the tunnel for school field trip and Elder Changsu Yoon was around the place for his business trip. But all of them were protected.
On November 13, 2015, Missionary David Kang in Paris, France suddenly wanted to go home from work, so he left work earlier than usual. Afterwards, he heard the news through mass media that a terrible act of terrorism had happened near his workplace. If he had left work as usual, he would have been in danger of life. Since God knows everything, He moved his heart and helped him to get away from the danger.
Stopping heavy rainfalls and flood in Chennai, India
On November 9, it started to rain in India and continued to rain for several days following. It was accompanied by a strong typhoon. This torrential downpour claimed more than 70 people's lives and required restoration of flood damage. But from November 16 to 18, Manmin's mission team was supposed to lead the handkerchief healing meeting. On the day of their arrival, Chennai Airport, that had been closed, reopened. There were two typhoons approaching but died out and it stopped raining. Even the weather was so good.
After the mission team left Chennai, however, it started to rain again. It was a record-breaking downpour in Indian history. In the danger, Pastor Joseph Han of Chennai Manmin Church sent a prayer request to Senior Pastor Dr. Lee and received his prayer. Then the two strong typhoons changed their courses at the moment and left Chennai. They soon weakened and at 5 A.M. the next day completely stopped. The death toll was 347 only in Tamil Nadu but no member in Chennai Manmin Church was damaged.
Weather chart before the prayer, December 1 and after the prayer, December 2, 2015
Through Dr. Lee's prayer, no damage was caused in Chennai Manmin Church (Photo: Pastor Joseph Han)
Manifesting extraordinary miracles through the handkerchief prayer
In 2015 as ever, Pastors' Seminars and Handkerchief Healing Meetings were held in many countries such as in Russia, Finland, Israel, Honduras, Peru, Colombia, India, Thailand, Japan, Nepal, and Africa.
In Acts 19:11-12, extraordinary works are described: handkerchiefs or aprons were carried from Apostle Paul's body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out from them. In the same manner, through the handkerchief on which Dr. Jaerock Lee had prayed, great and amazing works of the Holy Spirit explosively occurred.
Through the prayer of handkerchief, people were healed of various kinds of diseases including cancer and AIDS, the blind came to see, the deaf to hear and speak. People threw away canes and crutches and came to walk and jump. The power of God the Creator exploded. The great power of God be praised!
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