"Unforgettable Moments Filled with Grace!"_Works of Re-creation Experienced at Joy-filled 2014 Manmin Summer Retreat
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Every year many people come from other countries to witness the manifestations of the amazing signs, wonders, and powerful works of the living God at Manmin Summer Retreats. This year's Retreat 2014 was held in Deogyusan Resort, Muju in Jeonbuk Province from 4th to the 7th of August. This year as well, 25 countries participated and the programs were interpreted simultaneously in English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Mongolian, Vietnamese, and Tagalog (Philippines) and aired live via GCN (www.gcntv.org). (Pic. People testifying to healing of their diseases at the Divine Healing Meeting held the first night)
First Day Seminar, 'Whole Spirit 2', exploded with the teaching and works of the Holy Spirit
As Dr. Jaerock Lee led the First Day Seminar 'Whole Spirit 2' (Hebrews 10:22) it kept raining softly. Yet, with trust in Senior Pastor Dr. Lee, who performs the works of recreation, instead of leaving or complaining, Manmin members chose to remain and listen to his message in bliss and came to long for God's power even more.
God was delighted to see Manmin showing their trust in the shepherd with one heart. God expressed His joy through the Holy Spirit's explosive works at the ensuing Divine Healing Meeting. After Dr. Lee's prayer a great number of people received healing and testified on the stage to their healings of numerous diseases and infirmities. Many gained better eyesight and many were shown solutions to their problems and others received the desires of their hearts. There have been many testimonies received since then as well.
In 2014, as in the past, swarms of countless dragonflies came to Muju. They eradicated harmful insects and flew in orderly formations. A dragonfly is, in fact, diurnal. It also lands staying in one place when it rains since it finds it hard to move its wings in the rain. During the Seminar, however, many dragonflies were flying and they sat on the members though it rained and was night.
"I got to know about Manmin Central Church and Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee during the Russia United Crusade 2003. I maintained my interest in Manmin, reading Manmin News. Meantime, I've joined Manmin Retreat 2014 to witness the ministry. I like everything here.
I was especially moved by the members who stayed focused on the Seminar even in rain. If it had stopped raining after Dr. Lee's prayer, I would have simply thought I had witnessed one of the miracles I'd heard of. But I was put before a greater miracle—it was the strong bond between Dr. Lee and the unshaken members listening attentively to him in the rain as he preached until the end. I thought, 'They truthfully love God and the church, from which their faith comes.'"
- Pastor Oleg Piterin, Russia
"I was born with right tear duct blocked. While trying to open the duct in an operation, my doctor accidentally hit a muscle wrong and from that time I was able to only use my left eye to focus. The vision between both eyes was then different and my right eye became misaligned.
I had a field of view one-third smaller than normal. Between my eyes the brightness of the same orange color looked different. I got a headache when trying to see with my right eye.
But after I received Dr. Lee's prayer on the first night, I came to have a normal field of view. I could see colors with the same brightness from both eyes and see things without a headache. I had no difficulty focusing with right eye."
- Sister Namyeong Heo, Young Adults' Mission of Korea
"Beginning in my primary school years I spent lots of time on the computer and it damaged my eyesight. Without glasses I couldn't recognize people even when they were close and couldn't read handwriting in front of me. While receiving Dr. Jaerock Lee's prayer, my eyes felt cool.
Then I came to see things without glasses. Jennifer, my friend, was also healed of gastritis."
- Sister Beverly Agojito, the Philippines
"I had problems with my skin after using a cleansing oil product. It was extremely itchy and I kept scratching my face. I developed oozing sores, facial swelling, and a fever. I couldn't open my eyes.
I received Dr. Lee's prayer on July 26, 2014. Then scabs formed and both the fever and swelling subsided. I testified about it during the Healing Meeting on August 4th. From that time on it continued improving even more rapidly. I am now completely healed."
- Deaconess Jin Lee, Performing Arts Committee, Korea
"When I was little my parents would argue and mom often really scolded me. I did not feel love from anywhere. I even attempted suicide during my middle school years. I found it so hard to interact with others.
But when I received Dr. Lee's prayer, I felt warm in my heart and abruptly burst into tears. Now I became comfortable talking with others and I have a positive mind-set and way of thinking."
- Sister Yoko Hayashi, Japan
Second Day Sports Day, 'The weather couldn't be better!'
In the Sports Day, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Great Grand Parish teams and Branch Churches' team played games, keeping the competition eager but friendly and fair. The winner's banner went to the 2nd Great Grand Parish. With none hurt, Manmin members were bound together in love all the more.
The weather for the day was eye-catching. From the early morning, dark clouds hovered hiding the sun. If not for the clouds, the sunlight would have raised the ground temperature, after which the ambient temperature couldn't have cooled without rain.
God had the clouds that produced rain during Seminar spread wide all night and cover the whole sky from early dawn. The sun appeared now and then; when it felt a little hot, cool wind blew soon enough. The perfect harmony of the warm sunshine and cool wind kept the weather optimal.
All glory and thanks be to the God of love who allowed Manmin to happily enjoy the Sports Day in the best possible weather.
"I saw numerous dragonflies and watched exciting games. I was blessed to see many members prepare in unity for the Sports Day and compete in great matches. The clouds covered the sun and it was sometimes breezy according to Dr. Lee's prayer, which I felt very excited about.
I felt the love of God, the Lord, and he shepherd."
- Sister Viktoria Kolessova, Estonia
"I was running in the race to select runners in the 100m sprinter race for the Sports Day. Then I felt like a muscle in my rear thigh was tearing. I fell down and had great pain.
Technically, it seemed that I couldn't run in the Sports Day. But when I received Dr. Lee's prayer after the Seminar a cool feeling swept from my chest to my lower body. I was positively assured of my healing.
The following day I ran in the 100m sprint and the relay race and won gold medals.
It is said that it usually takes six months to recover from a muscle tear and sprint.
But I recovered completely just in three days. Hallelujah!"
- Brother Hyungbae Park, male MVP, Korea
"All people from 25 countries enjoyed the peaceful Sports Day event.
We were happy to be with the shepherd and felt God's protection in such good weather.
During the Divine Healing Meeting, I gained better eyesight and no longer need to wear eye glasses that I had used for 40 years."
- Sister Janet, France
Third Day Camp Fire Worship Concert, 'Am I in the Concert Hall of the shepherd's castle?̕
Camp Fire Worship Concert was held under God's grace with a shawl of refreshing wind maintaining the cool temperature of 22 to 23 degree Celsius.
Dr. Jaerock Lee led the concert where the members could envision the everlasting days with the Lord in Heaven.
They became one with God, the Lord, and the shepherd, offered up the hearts that they had beautifully cultivated, and expressed thanks and love to God in praising.
They made unforgettable memories that would be included in the heavenly album. Their hope for New Jerusalem increased.
The backup singers and dancers (Heavenly Voice Chorus, Heavenly Dance Team, and Power Worship Team), the backup band (Hallelujah Band), and Nissi Orchestra added more happiness with their performances.
"I was deeply touched by Dr. Jaerock Lee praising God with love and his reverence for Him. The shepherd's love for the members, their love for him, their strong sense of unity, and their whole-hearted praises, all these impressed me a lot. As the cool wind blew I felt God's love and became happy. I used to have pain standing for a long time, but I felt the pain disappear while praising."
- Elder Mathias Kasasa, U.K.
"I was moved feeling God's hand. It was awesome! I repented of my past sins and felt the Spirit's presence. I shed streams of tears while praising. Thereafter I became happy and joyous.
I praised the Lord dancing with all my heart and feeling of freedom. I will see to it that I will come again next year."
- Sister Schindler Goulbakhar, Switzerland
"Camp Fire Worship Concert was magnificent. I was greatly touched to feel Dr. Lee's love. It was aired simultaneously via GCN—it is a great blessing for many people in the world. It was supposed to be very hot in summer but Dr. Lee prayed for the weather and then it became cool and the members had a great time in peace."
- Sister Deborah Tang, Malaysia
"I felt the love of God in the splendid Camp Fire Worship Concert. When I saw the fireworks I was given hope for Heaven and became confident about going to New Jerusalem. I was deeply moved by Dr. Lee when he was praising singing 'Waiting' with tears and it gave me confidence. The weather was also good."
- Sister Stephanie Johnson, USA
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