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The Yeongnam Shincheonji Word Conference Chairman Lee Man-hee, who made pastors pour out their sincere testimonies of faith, said, “I must realize who I am as the Bible says and have faith according to the Word.”

The response from established church pastors who attended the Shincheonji Word Conference held in the Yeongnam region is enthusiastic. Pastor Cho, who is serving as a senior pastor in Gimhae, said that he came to know the Bible properly after attending the Word Conference.

After attending the ‘2024 Shincheonji Word Conference’ held in Masan, Pastor Cho confessed, “I have read the Bible many times, but it seems like I read it literally,” and “I feel like I learned the exact revelation that is suitable for this era only after attending the Word Conference.”

He continued, “ Many pastors of established churches, including myself, have been doing ministry based only on what Bible scholars have said .

“I think we need to open it up and make an effort to find the right thing,” he added.

After attending the Shincheonji Church of Jesus’ Word Conference like Pastor Cho, there have been numerous confessions of pastors and church leaders looking back on themselves and their denominations, needing to re-focus their ministry on the Word.

Pastor Oh, who has been a member of the Presbyterian Church and has been a pastor for 17 years , said; “I was skeptical about the lack of words within denominations and the constant division, but after hearing the words of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, I realized that this is a place that preaches the words according to the Bible.”

He continued, “ I feel a lot of guilt as a pastor for having taught the word incorrectly, ” and added, “ I hope that pastors of established churches, like me , will open their hearts, learn about the word of Shincheonji, and then make their own judgment.”

Another Presbyterian pastor, Kim, said, “Korean Christian churches are currently in a state of confusion, and many church members are leaving,” and added “this is a time when we must make an effort in the Word.”

The response of these pastors is due to the consistent Word Conference by Shincheonji Church of Jesus. In particular, four Word Conferences were held in the Yeongnam region this year alone. In January, they were held in Ulsan and Busan. And last month, they were held in Masan and Busan – the Word Conference held in Masan on the 25th of last month was attended by 16,000 people, including 100 pastors from neighboring regions such as Gyeongnam, and lasted for four days.

Pastors who have heard the words of Shincheonji Church of Jesus in response to this request from the Shincheonji Chairman are signing MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) for word exchange with Shincheonji Church of Jesus. As of early last month, the number of domestic churches that have signed MOUs for word exchange with Shincheonji Church of Jesus has reached 727. In the case of overseas churches, a total of 13,053 churches in 84 countries have signed MOUs with Shincheonji Church of Jesus.

For believers who were unable to attend the event due to physical limitations such as time and location, Shincheonji Church of Jesus supported a live YouTube broadcast. It was reported that approximately 500,000 people watched the live broadcast of the Word Conference.

A Shincheonji Church of Jesus official said, “I think the biggest change is that pastors are the first to listen to the words of Shincheonji. God’s will is for all of humanity to follow His will and be saved… I hope that pastors will truly understand God’s words and enlighten church members through this opportunity.” He continued; “I hope that people, regardless of denomination or sect, will properly learn and understand the Bible and continue to cooperate through the exchange of words.”

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus’ Word Convention will be held in Seoul on the 5th, after passing through the Yeongnam region including Busan, and will then be held in other regions.

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On September 18, the “10th Anniversary of the HWPL September 18 Peace Summit” was broadcasted in over 40 countries and attracted approximately 100,000 people at the HWPL Peace Training Institute in Gyeonggi-do, Korea, where the anniversary was held.

Hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Department of Global Communications (DGC), the event was themed “Building a Global Community of Peace through Regional Cooperation.”

Led by HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee, it was a celebration of the contributions of global leaders and citizens towards peace over the past decade and exploring strategies for future global unity. Notable attendees included Great Dharma Master Hyecheon of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and José Honorio da Costa Ferreira Jerónimo, East Timor’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Culture.

Previously, the HWPL Peace Summit was first celebrated a decade earlier, in Seoul, 2014. The summit was attended by more than 1,000 political, religious, women’s, and youth leaders, as well as media representatives from over 140 countries. Discussions focused on conflict resolution, religious harmony, and the implementation of legal measures to ensure sustainable peace.

During his commemorative speech, HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee expressed gratitude to all participants for attending the 10th anniversary of the peace movement. He encouraged everyone by saying, “Let us no longer draw lines of difference between you and me. With love and peace, let’s unite to save the global village. Let us cooperate to help each other and leave behind a valuable legacy of peace for future generations.”

Followed by 10 year’s worth of highlights, this led to many discussions of future plans of HWPL and their partners, with a particular emphasis on establishing a “regional network” for peace tailored to local characteristics. Through this regional network, HWPL aims to actively address threats to peace and consolidate collective capabilities.

In light of this, HWPL established partnerships for peace development with intergovernmental organizations such as the Group of Seven Plus (G7+) and the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO). G7+ was established to promote harmony among conflict-ridden nations through peace, stability, and development, boasting 20 member states. PARLATINO, founded to promote development and integration based on democracy, currently has 23 member states.

Additionally, the nationwide “Accompany: Connecting Korea” campaign was launched with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during the ceremony. The “Accompany” campaign was initially trialled in major cities in Korea last July. Through this launch, HWPL aims to work with over 230 civic organizations to connect cultures across generations and carry out diverse peace activities.

The “Accompany” campaign is a continuation of the Saemaul (New Village) Movement, which was responsible for South Korea’s economic development and social transformation in the late 20th century. The Saemaul Movement focused on modernising rural areas and strengthening community consciousness. Similarly, the Accompany campaign aims to overcome social conflicts rooted in generational, regional, gender, and ideological differences through social solidarity and cooperation.

To achieve the goal of establishing a “regional network,” various sessions will be held worldwide, focusing on diverse groups. Additionally, under the slogan “Let everyone in the global village become a messenger of peace,” individuals will be encouraged to play active roles in promoting peace. Messages of peace and unity from citizens of all walks of life, both domestically and internationally, will be collected and shared.

Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) is a non-governmental international peace organization registered under the UN DGC and UN ECOSOC that is acknowledged for their endeavors and efforts towards achieving peace worldwide.

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Police have prevented anti-social road user activity in the Wellington region for a second night running.

Anti-social road users began gathering in Porirua last night but were met by a large Police presence and checkpoints.

In similar fashion to the previous night in Wairarapa, Police staff were able to set up checkpoints and establish a presence before any vehicles could gather, dispersing crowds nearly immediately.

Inspector Simon de Wit says the Police response over the weekend has successfully deterred any anti-social behaviour on our roads.

“We hear the public loud and clear when it comes to these groups. The damage they cause to the roads and noise through all hours of the night is not something we will tolerate.”

Police issued over 30 infringements last night, as well as 10 non-operational orders.

Five vehicles were seized by bailiffs and approximately $1600 worth of outstanding fines were recovered.

One driver was recorded over the legal alcohol limit.

“We will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social road user activity. Anybody engaging in unlawful activity can expect enforcement action to be taken. If we are unable to at the time, we will be sure to follow up with you.”

Police also want to issue a reminder to members of the public to report any unlawful activity to us, as soon as possible with as much information as safely possible.

This will assist in an effective response, and in cases where we can’t respond immediately, we are able to follow up with drivers and take later enforcement action.

You can report any information to us by calling 111 if it is happening now, or via 105 if it is after the fact, either over the phone or online.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Please attribute to Inspector Renée Perkins, Area Commander, Kāpiti-Mana:

Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are increasing patrols after several incidents of damage and theft at local schools.

On Monday evening, 21 April, buildings and vehicles at two schools in Porirua East suffered over $32,000 worth of damage.

Agencies, along with the wider community have come together in support, repairs are under way and security guards will be in place across the long weekend.

I want to thank the community for offering their support as this Police investigation continues.

Police believe this happened between 9pm and 11:30pm on Monday, and while we have good lines of inquiry as to who was responsible, we are still looking for information from the public which could help.

We urge anyone with information to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105 and quoting file number 250422/8244.

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Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Gareth Barnes:

Police are seeking information from the public after an alleged assault in Wairarapa late last week.

The incident occurred in the Upper Plain Rd/Upper Waingawa Rd area on Thursday 17 April around 6pm.

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries, but Police are working to establish what happened. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, specifically the driver of a ute which stopped and may have observed the events that unfolded.

We urge anyone with information to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105.

Please use the reference number: 250417/4922

You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

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Please attribute to Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander

Police are monitoring gang movements through the Wellington region for a funeral today.

Motorists can expect to see a large number of gang members add associates travelling around the wider Wellington region.

Police will have a visible presence as vehicles travel from Moera towards Foxton at around 11am.

We remind those travelling on our roads to not act in a way that puts anybody’s safety at risk.

Any unlawful behaviour where Police cannot take action at the time will be investigated and followed up with enforcement action.

If you have concerns for your safety, or witness illegal behaviour happening now, please call 111 immediately.

To report or send in any video footage of anyone causing concern, we encourage you to make a 105 report, either online or over the phone.

Information can also be anonymously provided via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Attributable to Senior Constable Brett Main

Police are appealing for information after the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Wellington left the scene.

It happened about 6:30pm on Saturday 19 April at the intersection of Tory and Tennyson Streets in the city.

The pedestrian was carried a short distance on the bonnet of the vehicle before falling onto the road on Tory Street.

Fortunately, they had just minor injuries.

The vehicle did not stop, and left the area.

It is described as a light blue hatchback, which would have damaged windscreen wipers as a result of the collision.

The vehicle was captured on CCTV, and this is forming part of our inquiries.

We would urge anyone who knows who this was, or if this was you, to please do the right thing and come forward.

Information can be given via our 105 service, either online or over the phone. Please use the reference number P062293969.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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