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The History of Manmin 17

Diameter symbolizes
New Jerusalem’s dimensions of 600m
6,000 ri
Preparation for the Canaan Sanctuary:
first step in building the Grand Sanctuary Height 70m
From the time of founding, God allowed Manmin to pray
for the Grand Sanctuary to accomplish the providence
of the last days. 12 Large Pillars 12
God has led Manmin with the explosive power of the
Senior Pastor in order for the church to arise and shine.
He has also blessed Manmin to purchase the plot of land
for the Canaan Sanctuary, whose construction marks the
beginning of building the Grand Sanctuary.
The Canaan Sanctuary The Grand Sanctuary
The 12 Grand Arches

- Present
Constructing the Grand Sanctuary The main sanctuary at the Grand Sanctuary is in the shape of a circle
October 30 & 31, 2010 whose diameter is 600m (about 1,968.5ft). This signifies the width,
length, and height of the city of New Jerusalem, each of which is 6,000ri (a
“The 2010 Estonia United Crusade” During a Friday All-night Service in the early days of Manmin traditional Korean unit of measuring length; about 2,400km or 1,492mi).
broadcast to 220 nations Central Church, God showed 17 members the vision of the Grand Sanc- The underground stretches about 20m (about 65.6ft) deep, while the
tuary that would be built. The following is the vision and the dream of the height above the ground level is 40m (about 131.2ft). The height of the
December 25, 2010 Grand Sanctuary God has given Manmin. cross steeple atop the roof measures an additional 10m (about 32.8ft) tall,
A Time of Forgiveness bringing the overall height of the Grand Sanctuary to 70m (about 229.6ft).
Christmas Day 2010 marked The Grand Sanctuary built by Faith and Love In between each of the 12 large pillars stand seven smaller pillars, and
a time of blessings at which each small pillar carries spiritual significance. The number “7” signifies
church members thoroughly “perfection”; the seven pillars refer to the six days during which God cre-
repented of their sins and God revealed His glory through all the earth by allowing King ated the universe and the seventh day on which He rested. Building of
began marching towards Solomon to construct a beautiful temple in His honor. The kind of sanc-
the full measure of faith. tuary with which God is pleased is not merely a large, fancy structure but the seven smaller pillars symbolizes that God will have completed human
one built by faith and love. God seeks and desires a sanctuary of true sig- cultivation with the construction of the Grand Sanctuary. Engraved on
nificance that will be built by His holy and sanctified children who will have each of the seven smaller pillars are beautiful patterns that sequentially
taken after His heart in their love for Him. depict God’s creation of the universe.
Dimensions and Structure of the Main Sanctuary A Symbol Revealing God’s Glory through All the Earth
Embedded in the structure of the Grand Sanctuary are a wide range of The Grand Sanctuary is a model for New Jerusalem in the Kingdom of
spiritual secrets on human cultivation as well as the significance of God’s Heaven and will be constructed by God’s wisdom and touch that surpass
goodness, beauty, vast wisdom and power. God has revealed in detail the the limits of man. Merely looking upon the Grand Sanctuary will compel
dimensions and the structure of the Grand Sanctuary, and He will accom- people to feel the majesty and glory of God the Creator, and people com-
plish all this Himself. ing from all over the globe to the Grand Sanctuary with an earnest desire
On the exteriors of the Grand Sanctuary are 12 large pillars, and between will grasp the providence of the creation and magnify and praise God.
each of the 12 pillars are seven smaller pillars, totaling in 96 pillars.
The For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the LORD,
Third Stage of As the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14).
Take-off Resources Fully Prepared for the Last Days
(2010-Present)
In order for Manmin to stand against the forces of the antichrist and evangelize the world with the Gospel of the Lord, God had
the church prepare manpower, material and spiritual resources through the crusade in Estonia in October 2010. First, preparing
manpower required Manmin members to become spiritual warriors, and God blessed this to take place on Christmas Day 2010,
when they thoroughly repented of sins of their past, recovered the status as God’s children, and began marching on towards the
full measure of faith. This was made possible by Dr. Lee’s tears, sacrifice, and love by which he would not spare even his own
health. In May 2011, God allowed Manmin members to begin taking pictures of colorful aurora-like lights, helping them feel
the original light emanating from the spiritual space. At the leadership conference in 2011, Dr. Lee taught Manmin the nine at-
tributes that prevent them from standing on the rock of faith. In 2012, he delved into the subdivided levels of spirit and in 2013,
Dr. Lee spoke on the faith of whole spirit by which we can please God. In early 2013 when the original voice was sounded, a
3-month suspension period reaffirmed God’s love by which Manmin was empowered once again towards change. As a result,
accomplished in March 2014 was the standardization of spirit in which many members bore the beautiful heart of spirit. God
continued to manifest and show signs, wonders, and the works of His power at the annual Summer Retreats, a gathering of
Manmin family from around the world, allowing time and again all of Manmin to feel His meticulous and delicate touch of love
and come forth changed and renewed. Our God, in whom love abounds, has opened wide the flow of whole spirit and is leading
Manmin to become spiritual warriors to fulfill the providence of the last days.