By FFWPU Dominican Republic
On Sunday, February 25, the heavenly tribal messiah department of FFWPU Dominican Republic conducted a blessing ceremony for 27 couples in Hato del Yaque, Santiago, with 88 guests and 15 staff in attendance.
The ceremony began at 3:00 p.m. with opening remarks by MC Bernardo Cruz Peralta, the national leader of the Dominican Republic. Then Mr. Cándido Gómez led the opening prayer. Subsequently, Rev. Leónidas Belliard, the Caribbean sub-regional director, delivered the welcome address, followed by motivational words from Mr. Félix Antonio García, the pastor of the Family Federation in Santiago. The lecture on the ideal model of couples and families was given by Lic. César Augusto Regalado, explained the value and significance of the blessing.
After the lecture, national leader Bernardo Cruz initiated the blessing ceremony, officiated by Pastor Rafael Jiménez of the Adelante con Cristo Evangelical Church in Hato del Yaque, along with his wife Ana Mercedes Castaño Quines. They are a central blessed family who love true parents and aspire to be Cheonbo families. The attending couples were: Colón Valenzuela and Aurenice Pereira, Luminado Pujols and Beatriz, Gustavo Núñez and Petronila, and Pastor Edy and his wife.
All the steps of the blessing were carried out during this ceremony, including the indemnity stick. Congratulations were given by Aracelys, an assistant to the governor. Councilor Antonio Díaz represented the mayor of Hato del Yaque municipality. The blessing ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere. Pastor Jiménez committed to providing follow-up until the newly blessed couples complete the 40-day period and the three-day ceremony.
