Mother thanked Father for having protected His children and given them heavenly bless-ings during the past year that was so eventful. She also prayed that the world evangelism would be accomplished more quickly and the blessings of Father would come upon all mankind in 2008. In Her New Year message, She encouraged and commended the children of Zion for keeping their faith and doing the gospel work as God's fellow workers, and also wished them good health both physically and spiritually. Mother said, "Let's fully prepare for the kingdom of heaven by practicing 'giving love' as the fragrance of Christ in our home, neighborhood and society, being joyful always, praying continually and giving thanks in all circumstances." She repeatedly encouraged them to "diligently preach the good news of salvation to all people around the world in these last days when disasters are prevalent and to practice true love, so that they can obtain eternal life and joy, in obedience to the will of God who was sacrificed to the point of death in order to save all mankind."