CARP February Two Day Retreat (Feb. 9th - 10th)
Reported by Ryota Naito
On February 9th - 10th, CARP Las Vegas held their first Two Day Retreat of Spring 2018. In this workshop there were 9 guests with 4 new and 5 returning. The workshop was centered on the theme, "Become Your True Self, Inspire Others." The lectures were new and exciting. The lecturer, Mr. Nate Windman conveyed the Divine Principle with a mix of Unification Thought incorporated in it. A lot of guests were able to relate, even one participant felt Mr. Windman was a future version of himself, hearing his journey in discovering the Principle. There were times to pray and reflect that allowed participants to have an experience with God. One participant, Brooklin Walters was in tears, having an experience of being listened to during her prayer. The retreat was filled with many precious experiences. During the bonfire testimony night, a lot of people opened up about their hardships growing up, but feeling themselves change and become a better person since joining CARP. One brother, Juan Morales talked about how CARP allowed him to open himself up to others and although he has participated in many retreats, he gained something new. Brooklin also shared her gratitude for meeting CARP and how she wished to have been with them earlier in her life. Because of the culture of embracing each other as brothers and sisters, many were able to open up.