Overview
June 1, 1978 — The beginning of the Providence movement in Sinchon, Seoul. Source: CGM Newsroom
SUMNI (섭리; Korean for “Providence”), also known as the Providence History*, is God’s new history that began on June 1, 1978, when Pastor Jeong Myeong-seok started preaching the gospel of the new era in accordance with Jesus’ words, “Now that you have learned, go to Seoul and preach the gospel.”
The words of truth for the new era that he learned from Jesus over more than 20 years revived the hearts of countless people during the spiritual famine foretold by the prophet Amos (Amos 8:11**), answered their questions about the Bible, and led them back to God.
His wholehearted love for and devotion to God and Jesus set an example of how those who believe in God should serve and love Him. Through his devoted love for his brothers and disciples, people also experienced that Jesus is alive and present among us.
God is alive. Therefore, God delivers the words essential for this age and for each person, and works with us to fulfill His will. Pastor Jeong Myeong-seok continually shares these living words of God through sermons, poems, songs, and letters.
The Wolmyeongdong Natural Temple, which he dedicated his entire life to building, has become a sanctuary where God dwells on earth—a holy place where visitors deeply feel God’s love and presence and discover the true purpose of life.
Having begun with one person, the History of Providence has expanded to 78 countries around the world in half a century, growing into a movement where people from all over the globe gather in search of his words and deeds.
The Statue of Jesus and the Lawn at Wolmyeongdong Natural Temple. Source: Wolmyeongdong Natural Temple
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