Good Morning,

Several days ago, I sent a message to WFWP, USA leaders expressing my concern about how slowly contributions are coming in from the nationwide fundraising mailing sent by FFWPU on May 13, 2004. I offered several ideas for you to consider in terms of advertising the letter’s existence, purpose, etc. You know your regions, and you undoubtedly have the best idea of what would work in your region. If you haven’t received the letter, then it is likely that other families in your region haven’t received it either. If this is the case, WFWP HQ definitely needs your help.

Even if your family and other families in your region have received the letter, can you think of ways to encourage families to make a contribution as quickly as possible?

I have attached a copy of the FFWPU fundraising letter. Please do whatever you can to help with this very important effort. I will also call this matter to the attention of FFWPU HQ via Jorg Heller. I will ask him to communicate with regional directors and vice regional directors to help with this cause.

Alexa will not return from Israel for several days. If contribution results do not show a dramatic improvement real soon, I know this issue will be on the top of her list of priorities when she does return.

It is my hope that our efforts will generate an energetic response – one that solidifies True Parents’ belief, trust, and confidence in Unificationist sisters to advance world peace and building the Peace Kingdom. Thank you so much for your understanding and support.

Betsy Hunter

May 13, 2004

Dear Women of FFWPU and all affiliated organizations:

At this time True Parents have called for a historic movement of women to travel to Israel from throughout the world, as well as from within Israel and Palestine, to come together to begin the process of healing the division between the brothers Ishmael and Isaac.

In an effort to support WFWP at this time, we are requesting that every woman in the FFWPU movement, and all women associated with the American Clergy Leadership Conference, WFWP, ALC, Ambassadors for Peace, and affiliated organization to donate $50 for this special event. We have set a goal to raise $50,000 through this effort. These funds will be used to cover WFWP administrative expenses, provide staff support while in Israel, provide support for VIP’s to participate in this program, as well as assist with the expenses of the Task Force.

A Task Force of fifteen American sisters has been working diligently in Israel, preparing both the grassroots foundation, as well as reaching out to women leaders, in preparation for the Women of Peace event on May 27, 2004. The leadership in Israel, in an effort to deeply connect to God’s will for this event, received the inspiration to reach out to those families, Israeli and Palestinian, who have experienced tragic personal loss as a result of the ongoing violence. Visits with these families have resulted in a profound sharing of heart which demonstrates just how much God wants to work through the heart of the mother to bring healing to that region.

Many of our sisters have felt the calling from God to more deeply embody the qualities of true love, compassion and forgiveness at this time. It is through these qualities that God wants to embrace and heal the world. These qualities are beyond religion and represent the very essence of God’s heart.

The event on May 27, as well as the trip from May 22-28, is being sponsored by the IIFWP and WFWP. The Women of Peace subcommittee has been organized under the IIFWP Steering Committee for the Middle East Peace Initiative (MEPI). This subcommittee is being chaired by Karren Judd Smith representing IIFWP and Alexa Fish Ward representing WFWP. WFWP is responsible for all aspects of mobilization and organization in the US.

We sincerely thank you for your continued sacrifice and understanding and fulfillment of God’s providence centering on women. Please make your check out to WFWP, USA and send to WFWP, USA, 3224 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010.

Again, we thank the women of faith in our movement who are steadfastly walking with True Father and True Mother toward the fulfillment of God’s Kingdom on earth. Women have and always will lead and determine the success of God’s providence. We know that you are strong and have the faith. We are forever grateful.

Sincerely in Faith,
Rev. Michael Jenkins
Mrs. Alexa Fish Ward
President, FFWPU, UA
President, WFWP, USA Vice President, WFWP, International

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