Ijn Sept Report (e)

InJin Nim’s Monthly Journal No. 1

August ~ September

1 Encouraging STF Trainees (at UTS)

August 21, 2008

2 STF Visits InJin Nim’s Home for BBQ September 7, 2008

3 New Jersey (New Jerusalem Church) September 14, 2008

4 UTS Visit

September 17, 2008

5 Washington D.C. Visit (New Hope Family Church) September 20~21, 2008

6 WFWP Meeting

September 24, 2008

7 Witnessing Summit Committee September 27, 2008

8 CARP Meeting

September 27, 2008

9 New York District Visit (Camp Sunrise) September 28, 2008

FFWPU USA

Encouraging STF Trainees at UTS August 21, 2008

InJin Nim met with STF trainees and their families

identity of people especially chosen as children of Blessed

at UTS. InJin Nim, who was introduced by Dr. Pyeong

Families. She asked them to become people who can help

Hwa Kim who attended with her, spoke about her

others, people who can make others happy and people

time when she was a young girl and True Parents were

who can be grateful all the time.

directly governing many workshops at UTS. She said that now that she received this big responsibility from True

After her speech, InJin Nim led a Yute game in person.

Parents, the first thing she needs to do is to listen. She said

All the STF trainees gathered, and the men’s team, led

that she would listen to everything, to what was done well

by Shin Myeong Nim and the women’s team, led by Shin

and not done well, in order to unite America.

Seon Nim, competed against one another. The men’s team won two out of three games, receiving the prize from

Looking at precious 2nd generation born as a result

InJin Nim.

of True Parents’ Blessings, InJin Nim expressed that she feels a great amount of responsibility, not as a sister to them but as a mother. She asked them to grow up to be great future leaders of the Unification Movement with the

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STF Visits InJin Nim’s Home September 7, 2008

InJin Nim invited over 30 young American STF trainees to a BBQ party in her home. The continental director couple attended this event as well. InJin Nim prepared the food for the guests herself. Everyone had a joyful time together at this event. On STF trainee said that this day was very meaningful. Another said that the laughter and happiness shared by InJin Nim’s family and all the guests let her feel the warm love within InJin Nim’s family.

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New Jersey Visit (New Jerusalem Church) September 14, 2008

On August 14, Father appointed InJin Nim to be the

and the 2nd generation even during the busy progression

chairman of FFWPU America. Since then, she took time

of the providence. She spoke about the bright future of

to dedicate herself internally before starting on a national

the American church, centering on the growing ‘Peace

tour. On September 14, as the first step of the tour, she

Generation’.

visited the New Jersey district, where she conveyed True Parents’ love and shared her vision of hope for a brighter

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future, centering on the year 2013 as a goal. As the newly inaugurated chairperson, she made this an opportunity to

True Parents want America to wake up and become a

meet with local members, who determined to make a new

nation that conveys true love. American members who

beginning together with InJin Nim.

were called by Father and have followed with all their hearts and true victors. I’m sure that there have been

InJin Nim was introduced by Rev. Michael Jenkins

times when you were tired or wounded. Let’s watch out

and welcomed to the

for and take care of each other in those types of situations,

podium with a great

and not give up. As the new chairperson of HSA, I will

round of applause.

continue to think about how to work together with 1st

In her sermon, she

and 2nd generation.

thanked American members for their

What our community teaches people of the world is

sacrificial effort, and

important, but what I am more interested in is the kinds

asked them to not

of lives that members of our community, including our

forget their families

children, are leading. People of the world are inspired to 1

see children that have grown up properly in good families.

As the chairperson of America, I feel heavy

This continues to natural witnessing. Small things in life

responsibility for the church’s future. In America, where

compound on one another in our life, bringing about a

culture has an absolute influence on people, I will make

great result. A great way to educate children is to take time,

a lot of investment in 2nd generation who have various

even if just a small amount of time each day, to eat, pray or

talents and potential, in order to protect youth in America

talk about God’s Will with your children.

and to prepare a framework for future-oriented mission work.

If 2nd generation look at their parents from generally held viewpoints of people in the world, it’s easy to see their

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parents as failures with nothing in their possession. But in reality, 1st generation gave their lives to follow True Parents

Members who heard InJin Nim’s speech on this day

because they knew who True Parents were and about the

could relate with her “natural witnessing” methodology.

providence when no one else did. 1st generation also know

One Japanese member said that she gained confidence in

the value of a couple getting along despite all difficulties

witnessing after hearing InJin Nim speak.

along the way. You should be proud to have such parents and have conviction in your identity. Let’s become part of a

The New Jerusalem Church specially borrowed the

new ‘Generation Peace’ that can fulfill these kinds of peace

Woodrow Wilson Middle School, which was near the

ideals. In order to live for the sake of others, you first have

church, for the service. Over 500 members attended,

to be successful in society. Please give all your passion into

totally filling the school auditorium. Talented students

working toward a clear goal.

sang, played the violin, and performed African dances to welcome InJin Nim. 2

After the service, InJin Nim had lunch (pizza) together with local members.

From early morning to late evening, members could spend time with InJin Nim’s family, from the Sunday Service to the Yute games, to discussing how our

Four of InJin Nim’s children (ShinKwon, ShinSun,

movement can grow by 2013. Brothers and sisters who had

ShinYul, ShinPyung) played Yute with over 200 2nd

a deep experience together could forget about the heavy

generation. InJin Nim held a “town hall meeting” with

heat even though they were sweating buckets. Finally, at

members in order to receive reports about the specific

5pm, the members sent off InJin Nim’s family after a very

situation of the church. The high temperatures (over 90

rewarding day together with them.

degrees Fahrenheit) and high humidity levels did not keep InJin Nim from listening to the reports with a sincere and attentive heart. The members were able to unite with InJin Nim thanks to her sincerity. Amidst the reports, InJin Nim gave advice to members, such as, “listen first to your children”, “have the mindset that you are working together”, “interact more with the KEA (churches with services in Korean)”. InJin Nim gave bracelets with ‘Generation Peace’ written on them to all the 2nd generation who participated in the Yute games. 3

UTS Visit (Unification Theological Seminary) September 17, 2008

InJin Nim visited UTS on September 17, a seminary

from all around the world who have come to study the

which Father put much love and devotion into founding

founder’s teachings from various national and religious

and raising. Together with faculty, staff and students, InJin

backgrounds. She received a big round of applause

Nim revisited Father’s vision for UTS and discussed the

when she encouraged those in attendance to spread the

current situation and development plans for UTS.

peace attained at UTS all around the world. Many of the participants were impressed by InJin Nim’s simple yet

During the weekly interreligious Wednesday service,

logical, graceful and composed manner of speech.

InJin Nim emphasized that UTS is like Heaven, a place where peace is realized among young students

................. Summary of InJin Nim’s speech ................. UTS is a place with many of my young memories with True Parents and my brothers and sisters. True Parents established UTS with a special purpose, in order to complete Jesus’ mission. Students that studied at UTS were taken fishing by Father and taken to McDonalds by Father. When I saw that, I thought that they were specially prepared people. People get inspired but can sometimes lose their inspiration over time. But we must always remember our precious moments with True Parents. I was also distant 4

from True Parents at one time. But now that I have come

The young people of today think that money is the

back, when I look in my parents’ eyes, I see that they

most important thing and are most interested in what

haven’t changed since when they taught me about nature

they can get for themselves. But the more important thing

and about life when I was young. We should realize that

is to discover who you are and to be interested in helping

our identities are entwined with True Parents and always

others develop their God-given personality. The reason

remember the times that True Parents gave us vitality for

UTS is different than other places is that True Father and

our life and encouraged us.

True Mother’s greatness is represented here.

When I was driving, I saw a bumper sticker that

Mother-like values include peace, love and

talked about co-existing. But I don’t think co-existing is

understanding. The value of women is to raise up others

enough. UTS is a place where we try to live together in

who sacrifice for us. I expect that UTS will create a true

an environment of true love, rather than merely trying

‘Generation Peace’.

to co-exist. There are many people here from many races and many places in the world. Ask yourselves why you

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are here. If you can’t understand someone, then you can’t love her. You can start to love someone when you start to

After the service, InJin Nim ate lunch with faculty

feel that you understand him. The purpose of attending

and students in the cafeteria. She was greeted by 16

this school is to understand and moreover love the people

freshmen from various countries, such as America, Korea,

of other races and religions who are here with you in this

Japan, Bolivia, Turkey, Congo, India, Hungary, Zambia

school.

and Israel. During the greetings, one of the freshmen, Anastasia from Moldova, a daughter of a Lutheran 5

minister, expressed that she was very moved by InJin

preparing her to lead America from long ago.

Nim’s speech and felt as though her mother was talking to her while she listened to InJin Nim. Anastasia broke out

InJin Nim remained at UTS for the rest of the day,

in tears and could not finish what she was going to say.

meeting with UTS representatives, Dr. Pyeong Hwa Kim and Dr. Michael Jenkins, discussing the management of

The student government gave InJin Nim a soap set prepared by a member living nearby.

the school, ways to develop the school, focusing on topics such as school curriculum, student recruitment, careers for graduates and fundraising.

After lunch, InJin Nim was given a tour of the grounds, shown the fishing nets made by Father and historical pictures, which were explained to her along the way. She even went to the boiler room and was listened to a story about the installation of boiler and pipe insulation. Those with InJin Nim learned that she has a deep love for UTS. While InJin Nim was being shown the large lecture hall, she passed by a picture of her holding hands with Christian ministers, demonstrating against the US government when Father was in Danbury prison. It made those in her attendance realize that heaven has been 6

Washington D.C. Visit (New Hope Family Church) September 20~21, 2008

On September 20-21, InJin Nim visited the center of

eye contact and listened to the whole reports. That helped

the American providence, the Washington, DC district

those giving the reports and the members who were

(district director = Rev. Randall Francis). She spent her

listening to feel that their work had been valuable.

whole visit guiding members and closely examining the situation of the church HQ and DC district.

For dinner, American members who joined in the 1960s were invited to share their experiences with True

On Saturday morning, as soon as she arrived, she started receiving reports from ACLC, MEPI and WAIF,

Parents in their youth and give their opinions on the future of the American church.

which are special peace-oriented programs affiliated with our church. She gave encouragement to all who presented

Early Sunday morning, after Hoon Dok Hwe, InJin

and especially asked Mrs. Paterson to do her best to help

Nim told the 80 2nd generation in attendance to clearly

Father get the Noble Peace Prize for his sacrificial work to

understand their identity and live passionately in order

bring about world peace.

to fully realize their God-given potential and fully use their God-given talents. Then each of the 2nd generation

From 2pm, InJin Nim received reports from five

introduced themselves to InJin Nim. When Miken

churches in the district (National Cathedral, Northern

Jenkins, son of the president of our movement, explained

Virginia, New Hope, Richmond, KEA) in a “town hall

that he got blessed to a 2nd generation from Germany

meeting”. Before the reports, InJin Nim gave some advice

whom he met while on STF Europe, InJin Nim jokingly

about having good relationships between husbands and

asked if he had gone to Europe to find a spouse.

wives and effectively educating children. Even though the reports lasted a long time, InJin Nim continued to make

After InJin Nim had breakfast with all in attendance, 7

she went to the New Hope Academy and gave a deep

children who were born to such couples are God-

speech to the 600 members in attendance of the district-

touched, specially chosen precious people. I hope that

level service.

you can live precious lives, knowing your identity. We have to create model beautiful families in order to show

Before InJin Nim spoke, Rev. Michael Jenkins read

the world how great True Parents are.

some testimonies from members in New Jersey who heard her speak there. He introduced her as a true

(In Jin Nim talked about an experience of when she

American leader who knows how to listen to American

was Blessed with Jin Sung Nim. As In Jin Nim talked

people and who can deeply understand Americans.

about her experience, the members’ atmosphere became very warm.) Some Blessed Couples wish they could have

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experienced romantic love. Those people should make effort to create beautiful love with their precious chosen

I wanted to go to Alaska to meet True Parents but

spouses starting from now.

Father said that Washington is a very very very (Father repeated the word ‘very’ three times) important area, so

As we can see in the example of the presidential

I should be with members in this area. (When members

candidate Mr. Obama, America is the land of dreams.

heard this, they said, “Wow!”)

America is a powerful nation which can influence the world. American society has changed a lot since the early

Many Blessed Couples did not choose their Blessing

days of our church and we have gone beyond the level of

partner. Father chose their partner. You, who are here

pioneering to the level of becoming part of mainstream

today thanks to your connection with Father, and

society. We should think about how we want to influence 8

society. Until the 2013 deadline of establishing Cheon Il

HyoJin Nim realized the importance of media early

Guk, I want to clean up Father’s image, especially on the

on and put all his passion into pioneering that field. I

internet. I will certainly establish his image as a strong

will continue HyoJin Nim’s work. Father invested a lot

man, a peacemaker, a man of peace, a peacebuilder, who

of money, time and effort into teaching American young

hasn’t stopped from when he was 16 until now, when he

people about true spiritual values and raising them to be

is over 89 years old. 2nd generation, please become part

responsible leaders. But negative reports in the media

of a new Generation Peace, which will build a peaceful

made it so that Father’s true value was hard for people

world following True Parents’ will and desire.

to see. We should show the world exemplary families and great children, and tell them that our families and

While True Parents have been trying to fulfill their

children are a result of True Parents’ teachings. At first, it

mission, they have sacrificed their family, the Unification

will seem slow, but it is a more powerful and long-lasting

Church, and have given their lives for sake of fulfilling

method of witnessing, that is ‘natural witnessing’. It’s

God’s Will. Many people of the world could not

good to invite influential VIPs to events, but we could

understand True Parents’ life, so many negative things

also work to raise our children to be influential VIPs.

have been said about them. Now we need to tell the truth

(applause and cheering in the audience)

about True Parents so they can be properly evaluated. That would be the greatest gift I could give to them as

I have frequently heard Father scolding American

their daughter. We should also build a world in which our

sisters firmly. The reason he did that is he knows the

children can be proud that they are Unification Church

great influence American women can possess in a nation

members.

that is a superpower. Father scolds when he has high expectations. I am a woman with an American citizenship 9

and Father appointed me to be the chairperson of the

that it would help her children’s lives and would become a

American church. It is finally the age of women now. Let’s

weapon to help them overcome difficulties.

show the world what American women are capable of! (cheers and applause of women in the audience)

After the service, two of InJin Nim’s children, Shin Yeol and Shin Pyeong, joined InJin Nim, Jin Sung Nim and

Let’s build a community in which we build good

the local members for lunch outside in the good weather.

families, successfully raise our children and truly practice

The members were busy taking turns taking pictures with

living for the sake of others.

InJin Nim while she ate, and InJin Nim would stop eating to talk with members who came to greet her.

........................................................................................... After lunch, Rev. Jenkins gave InJin Nim a tour of the InJin Nim spoke in a quiet and calm voice, breaking

United Federation of Churches building, which is also the

down the message to make it easier to understand and

national church HQ building. That concluded InJin Nim’s

to make it clear. Many members who heard her speak

schedule in the Washington, DC district.

exclaimed that she has the power to move people’s hearts. One Washington member with two sons and one daughter said that she was so happy to hear the top church leader in America, who is also a True Child, say with her own mouth that our children are important beings, who must be educated and raised well. She said 10

Meeting with WFWP Leaders September 24, 2008

On Sept. 24th WFWP, USA had a meeting for 4 hours

She also emphasized that in order to cultivate true

with InJin Nim at the New Yorker Hotel. A report of

and enduring peace they should be doing work with the

WFWP’s activities over the past ten years was prepared

youngest members of the society. She suggested to create

for her and the meeting began with introductions,

a hotline for teens so they can talk to someone about their

including brief remarks of each participant’s experience

struggles, in cases that they can’t talk to their parents.

with WFWP.

InJin Nim encouraged having second gen moving, inspiring them so they feel they are needed and that

As each participant shared their thoughts and

things will move faster with their involvement.

experiences, InJin Nim shared her thoughts openly. She mentioned that the WFWP members should be proud

She asked everyone to be strong and carry themselves

of their femininity and develop their own unique style

with dignity because we have to educate women about

of leadership. InJin Nim thought that culture is the key

their value and reach the hearts of all women.

and suggested doing something with cooking: learn and understand the best from each culture, and because

This meeting was a special time for the WFWP

women and mothers have many things in common such

members because InJin Nim shared openly about her

as families, cooking, beauty, it is easier to relate to women

experiences and insights as a mother. Through deep

and mothers in this way. InJin Nim also suggested doing

sharing as mothers and women, those in attendance

things in America that will empower women to make

came to feel that she sees the world through the heart of a

them feel that they are building peace.

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Meeting with Witnessing Summit Committee September 27, 2008

The Witnessing Summit Steering Committee was put

go close to True Parents, and she emphasized that each

together in August 2007 centering on Ms. Sheri Reuter.

individual member should contribute to the providence

Through the six National Witnessing Summits, it is in the

using all his or her strengths and talents. Also, InJin

process of settlement. This was the first meeting in which

Nim said that Sunday School should be interesting and

all the members of the steering committee got together

exciting. She suggested making newsletters or workbooks

with InJin Nim. It was an opportunity to report to InJin

for use in Sunday School.

Nim about their work so far, share their witnessing results. InJin Nim showed much interest in their work and gave them words of encouragement.

For witnessing, InJin Nim suggested using the NY headquarters building or the Boston church building to hold many good programs, taking advantage of the

A second generation member named David Hunter

good locations of those buildings. She also suggested

said that the Witnessing Summit is bringing a spiritual

developing the church brand through the internet and

revolution to America and is helping 2nd generation

opening a new horizon for witnessing.

to be more active. He reported that the following are needed: First, an educational system to educated new

InJin Nim said that our movement has a culture in

member, Second, clarification of the identity of our

which Unification Family members come together

movemet, Third, spreading the heart and passion for

beyond the boundaries of race and nationality to create a

witnessing, Fourth, creating a culture in our church that is

Worldwide Universal Family. She asked all present to live

appropriate for American young people.

a life of witnessing starting from their families in order to naturally attract other individuals and families. InJin Nim

InJin Nim asked all the headquarter departments to work in unity and she emphasized the importance of

encouraged all who were present and closed the meeting which turned out to be over five hours long.

families and educating young children. She said that she would create more opportunities for 2nd generation to 12

CARP Meeting September 27, 2008

On September 27, 2008, about 60 students from

with confidence and feel happiness and growth, they will

CARP USA had the opportunity to meet with InJin Nim’s

naturally attract people through their lifestyle. If we live a

family for 4 hours at the 43rd street HQ. The program

life centered on the principle we can have direct impacts

started with reports by CARP regional representatives

on other peoples’ lives.

from CT, NY, MA, DC, and NJ, and testimonies by NLTP members.

She mentioned that many times we forget that the purpose of our existence is joy and that at the end of the

After hearing the reports and testimonies, InJin Nim

day what is important is to feel loved and confident about

spoke. She spoke about how each and everyone was

one’s destiny. She also spoke about the kind of education

hand-picked by God and that we should not forget that

that could be powerful in the future.

we are God’s children and that wherever we go, whoever we meet, we should have the heart to be ambassadors of

Through her speech she gave much hope and

God. InJin Nim explained that natural witnessing starts

encouragement to all the CARP members. The meeting

by building true relationships with others. Also before

concluded with a group picture and a buffet dinner.

one witnesses or does outreach, if they are living a life

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New York District Visit (Camp Sunrise) September 28, 2008

InJin Nim spoke at the outdoor Sunday Service held at Camp Sunrise on September 28 for the New York

she is deeply inspiring members. She is giving dreams and hopes to the young people.”

district (district director = Bruce Grodner). She gave encouragement to the families gathered and gave dreams

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and hope to their children. When I saw Dr and Dr Kim, I saw how happy they During this outdoor service, over 100 middle and

were to be coming back from spending intimate,

high school students who had gathered for the “2nd

wonderful time with True Parents. He really loves the 1st

Generation Fall Festival” from surrounding states came

generation more than his children. So when I see True

together with their parents, totaling over 800 members.

Parents’ heart of wanting their children to really invest

Hyo Jin Nim’s children, Shin Chul, Shin Yeo, Shin Hung

and not spend time with them, but to really invest in the

and Shin Soon also attended the service.

membership, I realize how much True Parents really love all of you.

Dr. Pyeong Hwa Kim, who had returned from Kodiak the night before, talked about True Parents’ current

True Parents have invested a lot for Washington Times

situation, how they are healthy despite the recent

to save the world from communism. And as a Carp leader

helicopter accident.

HyoJin Nim hated to have to fight Communism in front of the Berlin Wall.

Next, Rev. Jenkins introduced InJin Nim saying, “InJin Nim wants to know all the members, from the eldest to the youngest children. That’s how much love she has and

HyoJin Nim also tried to strategize a way to influence America through Media. Right now most of the young 14

kids are accepting various cultures like Rock and Roll but

graduated from college, looking toward applying to

it is because of HyoJin Nim’s influence that we are able to

graduate program, and realizing her financial situation, that

recreate this kind of culture into our own.

she had no money to pay for graduate school. She came on CNN, on national TV, seeking highest bidders to the right

We can influence the American society by making an

to have her purity to pay for her education.

Ideal Family. Ideal Family means, I deal with family. I deal with spouse. I deal with children. When you overcome all

She said that when she was a young girl she was believed

problems we grow. Let us all become leaders by having the

in possibility of romantic love but now she realized that

sacrificial heart within our family, schools or in our society.

it wasn’t worth the value. And my friend who saw this on

There are times when we have suffered but up until now

CNN was lamented seeing the realization of America. We

when we come together to overcome those sufferings, that

as a community must influence the world with the value

suffering comes to have a special meaning and we are able

of a Ideal Family. We have had great events, successful

to accept it with beauty. From now we will all overcome

companies, sacrificing and volunteering is important but

those difficulties.

we a person who can practice an ideal family is a true representative of True Parents.

You are all specially chosen people. You are all spiritual winners and the hero of this nation. The 2nd generation

We have to be proud of being the product of the

will come to respect their parent’s sacrificial life and will be

Unification Mass Wedding. I know that there are a lot

harvest the seed of the fruit that their parents have planted.

of wonderful 2nd generations who will become great ministers in the future. You are all uniquely talented, gifted

There was this 22-year-old young student who having

and uniquely blessed. I really hope that you can all help me 15

in making our parents life a more meaningful, and also help

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to be able to receive respect from the society. After the service, there was a cultural performance There is a black American senator and a women vice

in which ten teams of children and adolescents sang,

president candidate in America. There are many changes

danced and a put on a Tongil Mudo exhibition. After the

going on in this world. We have not time for confusion.

performance, Dr. Pyeong Hwa Kim invited InJin Nim to

The beautiful lifestyle of the blessed families will become

the stage and they sang ‘Saranghae’ together, which is one

the teaching and lesson to the world.

of Father’s favorite songs.

The people feel that the 2nd generations are an attractive

After lunch, InJin Nim met and spoke with a long line of

fruit of true love and they will want to be a part of us. That

members and conveyed True Parents’ love for them. She

is natural witnessing.

showed interest in childrens’ talents and encouraged them to become the best in their fields. When a 2nd generation

Our True Parents and the 1st generation have shed their

church pastor who graduated UTS and is driving a taxi to

blood, sweat and tears, so now it is time for us to harvest.

pay his bills went to greet InJin Nim alone, she called his

The children now are becoming the “Show me the money

whole family and gave them encouragement. InJin Nim

generation” but we have to raise our children to be the

lined up six siblings born in consecutive years in order,

“Generation of Peace”. “Generation Peace” must be able to

from oldest to youngest, shook their hands and asked their

reject violence and be able to embrace other religions and

names.

cultures. With this kind of great spirit we can influence the people of the world and vision the hope of world peace.

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few days ago. InJin Nim recognized one member whom she knew from many years in the past saying, “You have grown a beard but I recognize your face.” When she said that, the member started crying and could not speak properly. InJin Nim held his hands tightly and comforted him warmly. A mother of a young child who said that her child is good at drawing promised to send InJin Nim one of her child’s works when InJin Nim showed interest in her child’s ability. After InJin Nim had spoken with all the members who had lined up to speak with her, she took a commemorative photo with members and left Camp Sunrise around 5pm. Because the day’s schedule took longer than expected, the Town Hall Meeting was postponed to the next opportunity.

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