From July 9 to July 12 in 2012, the Northern American Branch Churches' United Retreat was conducted with Pastor Heesun Lee (General Guidance Pastor of Men's and Women's Missions) at the Victory Bible College in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The retreat was held under the title of "Spirit (John 4:24)." There were various programs including seminars, presentations on visions of Northern American ministry, Athletic Meet, and Camp Fire Worship & Praise. It was attended by the missionaries and members from Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Toronto in Canada; and Los Angeles, Sacramento, New York, Washington, New Jersey, Chicago, and North Carolina in the U.S. Their sense of unity was so amazing. In particular, on July 17, there was the Entrance Service of Manmin Mission Center in California in Garden Grove, Orange County, California in USA, which gave them new resolution towards North American ministry.




Unity in the Holy Spirit - Pastor Caleb Chunho Kim (Calgary Manmin Church in Canada)

In the Summer Retreat, Northern American branch churches were united in the Holy Spirit, and believers who have received a lot of grace in Northern America via Internet were blessed to receive spiritual strength. In particular, it was a great time for the second generation of Manmin to be recognized as key players and coworkers in the ministry of Northern America.

Pastor Heesun Lee delivered the message and led prayer time, which were full of grace. The clouds covered the sun in the cool breeze while having the Athletic Meet. In the Camp Fire Worship & Praise, North American branch churches' pastors and members made up their minds to please God with deeds of faith and love. Seeing wonders in the sky, we experienced the spiritual realm and became full of hope for Heaven.

The special performances given by Women's Mission members from New York, California, and Calgary. Younger children and students added to joy for participants. The Power Team from Manmin Central Church gave performances with joy like children. It gave great grace to us. We shouted "Encore" in a standing ovation to every performance.

We give all thanks and glory to God who has been with us in full grace and led us all the time. And I extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jaerock Lee who prays for us with love.




From the right, Pastor James Sim, Missionary Hangyeal Kim, Pastor Caleb Chunho Kim, Missionary Jaebaek Lee, and Pastor Peter Taemoon Jeon


Repentance, Resolution, and New Start - Pastor James Sim (Manmin International Church in New York, USA)

I hoped that through this retreat my church members would have true heart and boldly proclaim the holiness gospel and the powerful works with assurance and faith in North America including New York. I prepared for this event praying that we bear perfect fruit of the seeds of the holiness gospel that were sown through 2006 New York United Crusade conducted by Dr. Jaerock Lee.

Pastor Heesun Lee preached the message based on Dr. Lee's messages delivered in 2011 and 2011 Leadership Seminars. It allowed for us to become more passionate about passing through the level of standing on the rock of faith and coming into levels of spirit and whole spirit.

And our faith grew up and we were filled with God's love seeing moving and dancing stars and various images of lights through the spiritual space God opened in the bright night sky of Calgary.

The missionaries especially gathered at dawn and prayed together. We repented thoroughly and made up our minds. We repented that we hadn't relied on God completely with prayer and practiced God's Word. In addition, we were determined to go forth out to New York and then North America with the holiness gospel and the power of the shepherd.

I give thanks to Dr. Lee who prays for us, Pastor Heesun Lee for her love and devotion, and Calgary Manmin Church that showed great love by hosting the retreat.


Entrance Service of Manmin Mission Center in California - Missionary Hangyeal Kim (Manmin Mission Center in California, USA)



On July 17, 2012, we had the Entrance Service of Manmin Mission Center in California with Pastor Heesun Lee.

After being dispatched as a missionary for Western America, I had prayed for my ministerial area and God showed a rainbow in Irvine so that I could settle in this area. I believed that God was guiding me and I committed everything to God with prayer.

At first, my house was so small that I had no place to pray. So I prayed in my car, garage, and a small place next to the boiler. I was just thankful for becoming a missionary to spread the holiness gospel which is holy.

As time went by, I felt more desperate in finding a place to pray and give service as a missionary. I asked Dr. Jaerock Lee to pray for it and received answer to it. This place must have been more expensive because of the good location, but I bought it at less than half price.

While spreading the holiness gospel, I realized that many people are waiting for the holiness gospel. They said, "This message is full of life and moves my heart." From now, I will try my best to make my mission center an advanced base to spread the holiness gospel. I give all thanks and glory to God the Trinity who blessed us to have the Entrance Service.