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On November 6, 2005 Resolution Rally for Self-Supporting Mission Overseas' was held successfully four days after the Opening Ceremony of Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. Through this rally, the participants engraved the mission given to them the prophets of the Holy Spirit's age in their minds, and made a resolution to fulfill the prophecy of the Bible for world mission, "You will receive the power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Ac 1:8)."
Most of the participants were young adult and male adult members. They showed their passions for the gospel work through various events. They were Apostle Pauls in the age of the Holy Spirit. They will go to the world with the water of life to fulfill the prophecy of the Bible.
More than 15,000 members throughout Korea gathered in the Institute for the world mission. Among them, 2,500 members volunteered for the overseas mission at their own expense. Preaching at one's own expense,' first mentioned by Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:7, is to prepare everything for the overseas mission by oneself. The ones who do the gospel work at their own expense are called 'Tent maker' since Apostle Paul did the work in various places around the world, making tents (Ac 18:3).
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Outside, it was drizzling for a while, but the members gave thanks to God with smiles for having the rally indoor place like Mother's warm arms. This day Mother encouraged the members, "Nothing will be impossible, if you go to the world, depending on God just like Apostle Paul, the most famous Holy Spirit Movement activist in the Early Church. Be the messengers of love who preach the truth of the new covenant to all nations." Their strength was renewed by Mother's blessings through Her earnest prayer and encouragement.
The Chief Pastor Kim Joo-cheol told that the main purpose of this rally is to fulfill the will of God, and it is our mission to do what the Christ asked us, Go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.' He also said that 2,500 members who volunteered for the overseas mission would be the seeds to expand the gospel rapidly from the current 100 countries to 190 countries (UN members).
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He kept saying, "Now it is a very fearful and dreadful time when the prophecy in the Bible is being fulfilled, and it is the time for the main characters of the prophecy to go out to the world to please God with good fruits. We are doing the Holy Spirit Movement throughout the world. We must not lose the chance given by God to deliver the food of life to the whole world. Let's do our best in the given position, keeping in mind that the overseas mission can be fulfilled quickly when the mission in Korea is being carried out actively."
Through various performances, the members' ambitions could be raised. The video about the current overseas mission throughout the world touched the members' hearts. It showed them each church in various regions established by God's help and the message from the overseas brothers and sisters. As they saw splendid appearances and beautiful figures of the churches and the overseas brothers and sisters, they realized that the water of life which began to flow from Jerusalem has become a river that people cannot cross because the water has risen and is deep enough to swim in (Eze 47:1-12). They gave thanks to God for His grace and power.
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The highlights of the performances, prepared to encourage the volunteers for the overseas mission, were the chorus by the 50 overseas members and the traditional Korean dance by the cute children. The members admired the children's bright smile dancing in Korean traditional costumes. The young adult members played a conte, titled, "Let's Complete the New Jerusalem Temple by Carrying Out the Holy Spirit Movement!" In their hearts, the members engraved their mission to preach the new covenant to the whole world through which people can be saved from plagues.
Lastly, the volunteers for the overseas mission who confirmed their determination to carry out the Holy Spirit Movement world-widely, marched along two paths surrounded by the large-sized flags of many nations. Everyone was very impressed, watching them advancing like the water of life flowing toward the world.
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Like Joshua and Caleb who conquered Canaan with absolute faith in God (Jos 11:15, 21-23; 14:9-14), we must sow the seeds of love and let them blossom in the spiritual wastelands. This rally will function as an incentive to spread The Holy Spirit Movement: Come and See throughout the world, so that all the lost brothers and sisters can be carried into God's arms.