The Robert Treat Hotel in Newark was the stage for a rare treat on Monday, February 25th, the second stop on the whirlwind "We Will Stand" tour.

Rev. Levy Daugherty, a Vice President of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU)led a preliminary praise service which included LeLa a Persian born American who sings with a mesmerizing tone.

The official start of the program began with a Bible reading from Rev. 21:1-4.

"I saw a new heaven and a new earth for the first heaven and the first earth passed away and there was no more sea."

And I, John, saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying;

"Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away."

The invocation was given by Rev. Don Olson one of 120 clergy men and women who founded the American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC) based on the inspiration of Father Moon. Rev. Olson explained that he as a Lutheran was proud to be a part of the group which includes member clergy from every denomination, race, and ethnic background.

Rev. Olson then read excerpts from Father Moon's words concerning faith in Jesus and why we as Christians must become one and then embrace all religions.

Other speakers included Rev. Dr. John McReynolds who pastors the prestigious 3000 member Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Jersey City. In his remarks he stated that he has worked with Father Moon for 30 years and knows that his mission and ministry has transformed America. Dr. McReynolds is also President of the Ministers Fishing Club which has over 300 ministers as members.

Rev. Jesse Edwards of the United Pentecostals of Philadelphia brought another message of the impending Pentecost and the atmosphere became rich with the spirit of joy and anticipation. "Whether you understand or not, Rev. Moon is the anointed messenger of God." He continued, saying; "All Christians, if they step out on faith will understand that God is in this thing and it cannot be stopped."

Rev. Dr. Albert Steele pastor of Seminary Baptist Church, who is also a Representative of the New Jersey State Legislature, introduced Father Moon with eloquence.

A brief video, "We Will Stand" highlighted the coming together of Christians and God's hope for America and world peace embodied in the mission and ministry of Father Moon.

As Father Moon ascended the stage the audience was on its feet. Moved, he immediately departed from his text and said, "New Jersey is actually the New Jerusalem that the Bible told about coming down from heaven." He then spoke at length from his heart with Mr. Peter Kim translating. Many of the seated the clergy couldn't help but shout out: "Go on Father Moon. Speak the Word!" After some further impromptu remarks, he read in Korean with simultaneous and fast-paced translation, the keynote address , "The Path for America and Humanity in the New Millennium".

Several times he departed from the text, earnestly sharing and pleading with such statements as, "This is my final gift to America" and "If Christianity does not heed the call and unite as one, America will perish."

As with the prophets of old Father Moon cried out, "The prophets did not care about their own life, they only cared about delivering God's message, even if it meant their head would be cut off. Therefore, I do not care about what happens to my life, I must deliver the message of God. If America heeds the call of God and repents and unites to lead the world to God, America will be blessed."

An awards presentation followed the evenings messages with one presentation by Rev. Phillip Thomas and his father, Dr. Phillip Thomas Sr. representing the Church of God and Saints. They stated on a plaque presented to Father and Mother Moon their gratitude to them as the true parents of all.

Another organization, The Phillipine Benevolent Missionary Association, led by Dr. Ray Ledda was sent by the 4 million member Christian organization which hails from Mindanao in the Philippines. They received a revelation that the coming of Jesus would be realized in America. Their presentation to Father and Mother Moon, particularly heart-felt, was a special plaque of recognition calling them "the fulfillment of their revelation."