Meeting Rev. Jaerock Lee has been an once-in-a-lifetime fortune and blessing
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Manmin News
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July 01, 2005 |
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 Vicente Diaz Arce (67, entrepreneur)
I was born in 1938 in Peru and raised by my mother after my father passed away when I was 5. After finishing middle school and in the year in which I turned 17, I moved to the capital city of Lima and began my life as a street trader. Three years later, I started up a small clothing store called "Casa Majorista Vision" (A House with the Biggest Dream) in the Kamara region, which was at the time like a wasteland. In hopes of achieving my childhood dream, I cultivated the store in honesty and gave relief to the less fortunate.
After establishing a firm basis even to be called the "founder of Kamara"
Beginning in the 1970s, the Kamara region developed into Peru's largest commercial area. With my business' rapid growth, I was able to establish a firm basis there so that people even began calling me the "founder of Kamara."
Soon afterwards, many entrepreneurs became jealous of me, and one particular entrepreneur who had holding in check one of the companies I supported, began to spread false rumors about me. Starting in 1990, he conspired with a television network and produced weekly broadcasts in which he accused me of tax evasion. I began to suffer from psychological, financial, social, and political pressure.
In the end, I was stricken by the constant tremor in my hands, which spread to both of my legs. I had difficulty in walking while I also suffered from insomnia. Fortunately, one of my friends Rev. Andre Valencia visited me everyday, preached me the gospel, and prayed for me three times a day. As I saw my condition improve, I came to accept Jesus as my Savior.
Devoting my life for Peru's evangelization
 Afterwards, I diligently spread the gospel and invested much of time in the effort to spread the good news. I prayed fervently for Peru's growth and development, for its president and Cabinet members, and for Peru's evangelization. Neither did I forget to give relief to the less fortunate. How happy and delighted I was to see the look on the faces of patients for whom I prayed, as they received the fire of the Holy Spirit and healing, and accepted the Lord! Transcending a variety of denominations, I was never hesitant to support churches in every way I could. I was disheartened to see some people misunderstand and disparage my deeds, but I never became stingy with prayer of love for them. I also prayed earnestly for huge revival of Peru's 7% Christian population, and constantly sought effective methods.
Meeting with Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee
In March 2004, I met with a Manmin mission team which had been sent to Peru to prepare for the Healing Crusade. I was thoroughly impressed with Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee's ministry and became certain that, 'This is the one who will evangelize Peru!' So I introduced the crusade to Ms. Rosa Graciela Yanarico Huanca, President of Peru's majority party "Peru Posible," and became involved with the TV broadcast of the crusade and publicity effort.
Then in August 2004, my business partner brought charges against me based on false accusations and conspired with a judge – who produced a fake ruling – to have me imprisoned for three years. Immediately, the police began looking for me and the situation grew to a point where if I came across the police, I would be arrested on the spot.
When I heard that Rev. Dr. Lee arrived in Peru on November 30, 2004, I had been confining myself at home. Yet, believing that everything would be resolved once I received his prayer, I went to meet him at a hotel he was staying.
Experiencing an extraordinary miracle
"Father God, may all his legal problems be resolved. May his business prosper! Bless this man so that he can work for his country Peru."
On December 2, 2004 – two days after I received Rev. Dr. Lee's prayer – something truly miraculous took place. I received a letter, which said the police were no longer looking for me. When I delved into details, my case was reviewed by some other judge, who exposed that the charges against me had all been false and baseless. Hallelujah!
I was able to attend "The Peru Healing Crusade"as God's wondrous blessings descended on Peru. By Rev. Dr. Lee's prayer of God's power, people suffering from many diseases including AIDS were healed, while countless others suffering from innate blindness, muteness, deafness, people who had been crippled, and many others received healing. A more amazing fact is that through this crusade, a strong wave of social and political transformation has struck Peru and the number of Peruvian Christians has greatly increased.
Visiting Korea in our Lord's love
I longed to meet with Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee again. So on Saturday, May 28, 2005, after a twenty-hour journey I arrived at the Incheon International Airport. Even though it was very early in the morning, I could feel our Lord's love through many Manmin members who had come to the airport to welcome me. That afternoon, I visited the "Manmin TV" headquarters, and I was astonished upon seeing the first-class broadcasting equipment and establishment and its professional staff.
The following day on Sunday, May 29, I visited Manmin Joong-ang Church for the Sunday Service. When I embraced Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee, who had been waiting for me at the front of the sanctuary, I was so happy and moved and felt like I was embracing my own father.
Unforgettable moments in Korea
Bright and joyous faces of Manmin members, the performances of the choir and the Nissi Orchestra, and the magnificent sanctuary made me feel like I was in heaven. I could also feel the explosive work of the Holy Spirit as well as God's presence in the Sanctuary. Rev. Dr. Lee's sermon on "The Message of the Cross" was not only easy to fathom but also filled with life.
After the Sunday Morning Service, I had lunch with Rev. Dr. Lee and shared blissful moments with him. Rev. Dr. Lee and I discussed the revival of Peru's Christianity since the 2004 Crusade, healing, protection, and blessings for people who had assisted with the proceedings for the crusade, and many other topics. For I had a favorable impression on just about anything related to Manmin Joong-ang Church, I attended the Sunday Evening Service and officially became a registered Manmin member. The congregation congratulated me with a very deafening applause! I could never forget that Sunday.
Drinking Muan Sweet Water
On May 31, I visited the site of Muan Sweet Water, which I had long desired to drink for a long, long time. When I arrived at Muan Manmin Church after seeing a circular rainbow throughout my ride to Muan, I personally experienced the work of the Living God as I drank Muan Sweet Water that had changed from sea water by Rev. Dr. Lee's prayer. Furthermore, in earnest hopes of renewing my spirit, soul, and body, I dipped myself seven times in Muan Sweet Water, just as Naaman had dipped himself in the Jordan River seven times.
Through my visit to Korea, I could absolutely feel the deep love of our Lord that transcends nations and ethnicity. The visit was also a precious opportunity during which I learned that the evangelization of Christianity was the moving force behind any nation's development.
I thank Manmin members for their warm welcome and hospitality and extend my love to Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee, who has looked after me with the love of a father.
  
1. Mr. Arce's name was cleared of false charges against him by prayer of Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee
2. Arrives at Incheon International Airport and is greeted by Manmin members
3. Visit to Manmin TV
  
4. Embracing Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee prior to Sunday Morning Service
5. Becomes a registered Manmin member
6. Visit to the Site of Muan Sweet Water
7. Poses for a commemorative photograph
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