Every week the National Ministry Team compiles stories and important upcoming events in a quick weekly update video. Here is what we cover this week:

I’m writing to share with you some good news. It is our hope that no adult be left behind from being able to participate in giving True Parents a birthday present. Therefore, after discussions with the Subregional Directors and all 50 State Leaders, we agreed upon an extended deadline to allow everyone more time to offer their gifts to True Parents.

The Cosmic Blessing is one of the most anticipated events of the year for our worldwide community. Whether you’re single, Blessed, or about to receive the Blessing next week, here are five ways anyone can help prepare for the big day!

The Generation Peace Academy (GPA) Heavenly USA team set out in New York from January 16 to 24 with the intention to Bless one million couples in America by giving the Holy Wine Blessing from house to house, shop to shop, and church to church for individuals and families to rededicate themselves to God.

The much-anticipated ‘Aloha’ Ocean Challenge was held in Kona, Hawaii from January 14 to 19. The six-day program included four days of ocean fishing, two days of activities, and a tour of the Island of Hawaii, the largest island of the archipelago.

FFWPU District 7 Pastor Rev. Kazuo Takami invited Naria Gaarder, national program coordinator for Youth and Students for Peace (YSP) and her husband Branch Gaarder, national coordinator of Ocean Tribe, to the Honolulu Family Church in Hawaii on January 26 to hold a youth Peace Seminar.