Sunday Service on July 27, 2025

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on July 27, 2025  

Music Video 

Sermon - "Parents are Heroes."

The speaker opens by honoring parents as everyday heroes in celebration of National Parents Day, established by the U.S. Congress in 1994 to recognize outstanding parents and their vital role in society. It emphasizes the significance of parental love, sacrifice, and guidance in nurturing strong, stable communities. Drawing from biblical scripture, teachings of True Parents, and cultural narratives, the message centers on recognizing parents as heroes who embody selflessness and compassion.

Biblical passages from the Gospel of Matthew highlight Jesus’s acts of sharing food and establishing a covenant symbolized by bread and wine, reflecting spiritual nourishment and parental care. True Parents’ words reinforce this theme by illustrating parental love as a powerful force that inspires universal respect and cosmic support, especially when parents sacrifice their own needs for their children.

The speaker introduces a unique cultural hero from Japan named Anpanman, a superhero whose head is made of sweet bread filled with red bean paste. Unlike traditional superheroes characterized by extraordinary powers and physical prowess, Anpanman’s defining traits are kindness and self-sacrifice, offering parts of himself to feed the hungry. This character was created by Takashi Yanase, a World War II veteran who experienced starvation and suffering firsthand, and who sought to depict a hero embodying nourishment and compassion rather than conflict.

Another character, Viking Man, representing mold or bacteria, is introduced to illustrate the theme of coexistence between seemingly opposing forces. The interplay between Anpanman and Baikinman reflects a broader natural and philosophical principle: even adversaries may be interdependent, and what appears undesirable, such as mold, can have vital benefits—exemplified by penicillin’s discovery. This dynamic parallels the coexistence of good bacteria in the human gut, emphasizing mutual prosperity and balance.

The speaker further explores the concept of heroism, contrasting traditional masculine archetypes of superheroes with the parental heroism exemplified by nurturing, sacrificial love. It critiques how traditional notions of justice and heroism have sometimes glorified conflict and war, while advocating for a vision of parental heroism that promotes peace, empathy, and community.

Jesus’s teachings are interpreted as conveying the heart of a heavenly parent, offering spiritual nourishment rather than political liberation. The speaker highlights the often-overlooked feminine aspects of the divine, which embody empathy and nurturing—qualities essential for addressing human suffering and fostering global coexistence.

A Buddhist parable is shared to illustrate the importance of parental hearts: heaven and hell are depicted as identical dining settings where the difference lies in whether individuals feed each other or not, symbolizing the centrality of mutual care and compassion.

The message concludes with a call to embody parental heroism in daily life, encouraging viewers to embrace selfless love and sacrifice as the foundation for peace and mutual prosperity. The enduring popularity of Anpanman among children and adults exemplifies how such values resonate across cultures and generations. The speaker closes with a prayer to the Heavenly Parent, asking for guidance to follow the example of true parents and to embrace all humankind with parental love.

Highlights

• National Parents Day honors parents as everyday heroes shaping society’s future.
• Biblical stories of Jesus sharing bread symbolize spiritual nourishment and parental care.
• Anpanman, a Japanese superhero made of bread, embodies kindness and self-sacrifice.
• The interplay between Anpanman and Baikinman reflects coexistence and mutual prosperity.
• Parental heroism contrasts traditional heroism by emphasizing nurturing over conflict.
• Jesus’s teachings reveal the heart of a heavenly parent, focusing on empathy and spiritual sustenance.
• A Buddhist parable highlights mutual care as the key difference between heaven and hell.

Report on Award Ceremony of Parents of the Year 2025

The speaker captures a heartfelt and emotional experience involving a group of people connected through a movement characterized by kindness and support. The speaker describes a visit involving members of the Jewish organization “Deeds of Kindness,” who expressed deep gratitude for the compassion and generosity they encountered. The group, including children and parents, shared moments of joy and bonding despite some physical challenges, such as a member named Christine forgetting her medicine. They visited Congress and met with a congresswoman, experiencing a meaningful connection to the political and social landscape. The evenings were spent in joyful activities like playing Skyball and sharing meals, which fostered warmth and happiness among everyone involved. The speaker reflects on the profound impact these encounters had on the children and parents, emphasizing the importance of empathy, shared humanity, and the Jewish faith. Financial support also played a role, with some costs covered by others, adding to the overall sense of community and generosity. The experience left lasting impressions of kindness, understanding, and connection.