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| No. 210 | AUGUST, 1948 | YEAR 105 | BAHA’I ERA |
The Love That Shows Itself in Deeds[edit]
A Letter from the Guardian[edit]
The recognition given your Assembly (as representative of the other National Spiritual Assemblies) by United Nations as a non-governmental body entitled to send representatives to various U. N. conferences, marks an important step forward in the struggle of our beloved Faith to receive, in the eyes of the world its just due, and be recognized as an independent World Religion. Indeed, this step should have a favorable reaction on the progress of the Cause everywhere, especially in those parts of the world where it is still persecuted, belittled, or scorned, particularly in the East.
| ELECTION RESULT
Leroy Ioas was elected to the National Spiritual Assembly to fill the vacancy caused by the passing of George Latimer. |
In these days, when his mind has been so preoccupied with the grave situation in this country (Palestine), the wonderful advancement being made by the American believers, at home and abroad, and their Canadian confreres, has sustained him, and brought him moments of pride and happiness, when his heart was weighted down with various problems and difficulties. He is indeed grateful for this active support, this love that shows itself in deeds that rise to meet and overcome every obstacle!—Written by the Guardian, through his secretary, in a letter to the NSA dated May 18, 1948.
Where the Budget Stands[edit]
The annual budget as reported amounts to $285,000, plus deficit of $69,000 carried over from the Temple construction fund of last year. Total budget, $354,000.
In May and June the Temple construction fund received $24,906.09, and the income of the National Fund was for that period $27,766.63. Total income,$52,672.72.
If we divide the total budget, $354,000, into twelve, to set up a standard for the average monthly income needed, we get the figure of $29,500. For the two months, May and June, the rate of income should be $59,000, about $6,400 more than was actually received.
These figures are most encouraging, but July and August are invariably the months of lowest income. Will the friends overcome this annual temporary irresponsibility?
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Public Interest in Faith Increasing[edit]
The Bahá’í Faith in North America entered a new era of increasing public influence with the Centenary celebrated in 1944. The community of believers finds itself immersed in an ocean of spiritual power which moves mysteriously and irresistibly whenever a sincere effort to spread the teachings is made.
Every Bahá’í is concerned with public relations, because every Bahá’í in himself as in his local and national community draws upon that vast reservoir of force. Its waves are set in motion by whatever is done in the name of the Faith. The time has come, therefore, to undertake larger and larger public campaigns and learn more and more consciously how to make right use of the instruments by which spiritual influence can be exerted on a great scale.
For the promotion of the Faith of Bahá’u’lláh all these instruments were developed—press, radio, motion picture, whatever acts upon the minds and hearts of human beings. But they will not fulfill their mission until the Bahá’í community itself is fully prepared. Step by step, with boldness yet with wisdom, with enthusiasm yet with patience, we have received the call from the Guardian to begin the exertion of public influence as never before.
Technical training and experience are needed along with knowledge of the teachings and desire to serve. The association of active workers along public relations lines throughout the entire community is one of the first requisites. The exchange of ideas, experiences and methods can develop rapidly a collective capacity to produce results not even dreamed of a few years ago. The public is ready for the Bahá’í message. That is the sign and the challenge to concentrate energy on constructive work.
The national public relations program has begun to make lines of force reaching into almost every
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town. The local Assembly and group
are no longer working alone. Through
national advertising and publicity
and distribution of Bahá’í literature
by mail, the local public, slowly but
surely is hearing about the Faith.
This potential interest needs the
stimulus which can only be supplied
by an effective public relations program conducted intensively at local
levels.
Accordingly, the Public Relations Committee last month began distribution of a series of brief how-to-do-it bulletins titled “Service to the Local Community.” Issued once a Bahá’í month to Assemblies and groups, separately the bulletins will discuss the various phases and technics that local communities may use in developing a community relations program to effectively tell the Bahá’í story, its objectives and its accomplishments. Titles include: “National Advertising,” “Publicity Planning,” “Literature Distribution,” and “Local Campaigns.” Through the bulletins, the committee will share information and suggestions with the friends at each Feast.
National Advertising[edit]
Each month national Bahá’í advertising, through widely-circulated magazines, takes the Bahá’í message directly to the public as a means of creating understanding and goodwill. Although it takes years of continual work to build up a favorable public attitude, already much attention to the Faith is evidenced in the thousands of letters received by the committee. Indicating how people are seeking what the Bahá’ís have to give, the committee shares with the Friends a few comments chosen from letters taken at random.
“I have often wondered just what the Bahá’í was, but never found anyone who knew anything about it. Now I see your ad. Will you please send me literature....” “Some time ago I saw your beautiful building illustrated in a cement company ad. I was so impressed as an engineer that I cut it out for saving. Today I note your ad in Newsweek and would like to know something about Bahá’u’lláh....” “Is the Bahá’í Faith the peace program introduced when Baha visited this country in 1912?”
“I was intrigued by the possibilities set forth in your note in Newsweek ...” “I am very much interested in your practical approach to religion ...” “I have seen your ad in Newsweek several times and have had my curiosity aroused ...” “Thanks to Newsweek for your address. What I read has very definitely interested me because Bahá’í is the topic of conversation among students here.” “I intently read your ad in the United Nations World at the U.S. Information Center here in Bremen (Germany) ... would be very pleased to get some detailed literature about your ideas and beliefs.”
Bahá’í advertising appeared this month in Newsweek, August 9, the same ad appearing again in September’s United Nations World. Next general ad in Saturday Review of Literature will appear September 11.
In the trade press, the Bahá’í message is carried in Editor & Publisher, August 14 and September 11. Insertion dates in Publishers’ Auxiliary are August 21 and September 25.
Reprints of the various national magazine advertisements with the query, “Are you reading these national Bahá’í advertisements?” are available upon request. These reprints, inserted with literature or clipped to letters, lend prestige to your campaign as well as to increase the circulation of the advertisements.
The committee requests that Assemblies and groups continue to send two clippings of each publicity release appearing in local papers or magazines. The committee also wishes information about references to the Faith appearing in current books and periodicals.
Esslemont Book Not to Be Revised[edit]
A number of believers have expressed the view to the NSA that “Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era” should be revised, so as to relate its exposition more directly to the conditions existing today. The book in its original form was written some twenty-five years ago.
This question was addressed to the Guardian and in his letter of May 18, 1948, written through his secretary, the Guardian answered:
“He does not consider that ‘Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era’ should be revised at present, but should be continued in its present form.”
Excerpts from Letters of the Guardian to Assemblies and Individual Believers[edit]
“Custodians of Love”[edit]
The friends must, at all times, bear in mind that they are, in a way, like soldiers under attack. The world is at present in an exceedingly dark condition spiritually; hatred and prejudice of every sort are literally tearing it to pieces. We, on the other hand, are the custodians of the opposite forces, the forces of love, of unity, of peace and integration, and we must continually be on our guard, whether as individuals or as an Assembly or Community, lest through us these destructive, negative forces enter into our midst. In other words, we must beware lest the darkness of society become reflected in our acts and attitudes, perhaps all unconsciously. Love for each other, the deep sense that we are a new organism, the dawn-breakers of a New World Order, must constantly animate our Bahá’í lives, and we must pray to be protected from the contamination of society which is so diseased with prejudice.—To the Spiritual Assembly of Atlanta, February 5, 1947, through his secretary.
Significance of the Remains of the Prophets[edit]
There is no special physical significance in the remains of the Prophets or relics of Their Persons. But there is a profound spiritual significance in the sense that Their dust was the physical mirror of the greatness of God. In other words we know God through His Prophets, Who have bodies; these bodies — Their very dust — are precious through association. It is natural for people to be touched by a lock of hair or some token of one they loved; how much more should we treasure and feel moved by a relic of the Beloved of God?
The Báb has told us to bury the dead in silk (if possible) in coffins of crystal. Why? Because the body, though now dust, was once exalted by the immortal soul of man! The portrait of the Báb should be regarded as an inestimable privilege and blessing to behold, as past generations were denied a glimpse of the Face of the Manifestation, once He had passed on. — To Miss Sally Sanor, November 13, 1944.
Lifting the Burden of Misery from Mankind[edit]
Regarding the question you raised: In the first place every believer is free to follow the dictates of his own conscience as regards the manner in which to spend his own money. Secondly, we must always bear in mind that there are so few Bahá’ís in the world, relative to the world’s population, and so many people in need, that even if all of us gave all we had, it would not alleviate more than an infinitesimal amount of suffering. This does not mean we must not help the needy, we should; but our contributions to the Faith are the surest way of lifting once and for all time the burden of hunger and misery from mankind, for it is only through the System of Bahá’u’lláh—Divine in origin—that the world can be gotten on its feet, and want, fear, hunger, war, etc., be eliminated. Non-Bahá’ís cannot contribute to our work or do it for us; so really our first obligation is to support our own teaching work, as this will lead to the healing of the nations.—To John E. Falk, December 8, 1947, through his secretary.
The Crimson Book[edit]
Unfortunately it would seem that the knowledge “which could largely eliminate fear” has not been disclosed or identified by Bahá’u’lláh, so we do not know what it is.
However, what Bahá’u’lláh did not elaborate but what He meant by the “world” recorded in the Crimson Book was the power of the Covenant.
The “Crimson Book” refers to the Book of His Covenant, and the reference above means the power for unity which the Covenant possesses and radiates. On page 238 of “God Passes By” you will find the cross-reference to the “Crimson Book” and the “Epistle to the Son of the Wolf.”—To Charles S. Krug, January 5, 1948, through his secretary.
Attendance at Nineteen Day Feasts[edit]
Attendance at Nineteen Day Feasts is not obligatory but very important, and every believer should consider it a duty and a privilege to be present on such occasions.—To Mrs. Marzieh Gail, December 15, 1947, through his secretary.
The Undertow of Materialism[edit]
People are so markedly lacking in spirituality these days that the Bahá’ís should consciously guard themselves against being caught in what one might call the undertow of materialism and atheism, sweeping the world these days. Skepticism, cynicism, disbelief, immorality and hard-heartedness are rife, and as the friends are those who stand for the antithesis of all these things they should beware lest the atmosphere of the present world affects without their being conscious of it.
The Guardian agrees with you that a higher standard would be required before World Order could attract people of marked intellectual capacity; but he feels that the friends should make a greater effort to see that it gets supplied with better material; they should raise the standard of the present publication.—To Dr. Glenn L. Shook, November 19, 1945, through his secretary.
Answers to Questions[edit]
Note: The following answers were written by the Guardian through his secretary to Dr. Glenn L. Shook in a letter dated November 19, 1945.
- & 2. The supreme Tribunal is an aspect of a world Superstate; the exact nature of its relationship to that state we cannot at present foresee.
- Supreme Tribunal is the correct translation; it will be a contributing factor in establishing the Lesser peace.
- There is no statement in the teachings indicating that the Lesser Peace will definitely be established by 1957 or 1963.
- The Most Great Covenant is different from the Everlasting Covenant.
- No Bahá’u’lláh did not bring a complete system of economics to the world.
- Profit-sharing is recommended as a solution to one form of economic problems.
- There is nothing in the teachings against some kind of capitalism; its present form, though, would require adjustments to be made.
- Islam attained a very high spiritual state, but western scholars are prone to judging it by Christian standards. One cannot call one world Faith superior to another, as they all come from God; they are progressive, each suited to certain needs of the times.
- Of course, Man divides; only the Power which comes from God can unite.
- & 12. The Seven Lights of Unity will not necessarily come in the order given. A product of the second may well be universal culture.
- “Insaf” should be thought of as fairness.
- Through meditation doors of deeper knowledge and inspiration may be opened. Naturally, if one meditates as a Bahá’í he is connected with the Source; if a man believing in God meditates he is tuning in to the power and mercy of God; but we cannot say that any inspiration which a person not knowing Bahá’u’lláh, or not believing in God, receives is merely from his own ego. Meditation is very important, and the Guardian sees no reason why the friends should not be taught to meditate, but they should guard against superstitions or foolish ideas creeping into it.
- In quoting prayers any part may be used, but should be quoted as it is, however short.
- The Manifestations no doubt had some consciousness of Their station, but what the nature of that consciousness was we do not know.
- Those who have never had any opportunity of hearing of the Faith but who lived good lives will no doubt be treated with the greatest love and mercy in the next world, and reap their full reward.
- There is no objection to using
Ruhi’s book on mysticism.
Copies of Will and Testament For many years the NSA has made effort to provide every enrolled Bahá’í with a copy of the text of the Master’s Will. Any believer not having a copy may apply to the National Office.
- We believe that Christ only was conceived immaculately. His brothers and sisters would have been born in the natural way and conceived naturally.
- Both Caliphate and Imamate mean successorship. Either term could be used.
- Shoghi Effendi has always made it quite clear that, in the future, the teachings may be re-translated, if the need arises.
- There is nothing in the teachings against swimming and dancing; mankind will become nobler, this we know; if that will include or eliminate such pastimes we do not know at present.
“Time Is of the Essence”[edit]
Letter from the National Spiritual Assembly[edit]
Beloved friends:
In the Bahá’í World Faith there is no room for mere passive acceptance of principle and truth. The believer today can not take over the attitude of the followers of ancient religions and merely by changing the name of his religion become a true Bahá’í.
The Faith of Bahá’u’lláh establishes new standards of achievement for the individual and for the community. It creates movement in society in the direction of definite goals. It drives forward ahead of the darkness and the ruin which has overtaken the unfaith of the past.
Time is of the essence. We first become conscious of this pressure for action when the Guardian set up the first Seven Year Plan — an allotted time for a measurable task. The second Seven Year Plan renews and intensifies our collective responsibility to advance, to attain, to succeed in a definite mission.
Let us apply this standard of active faith to one of the great objectives of the teaching work in the United States this year: the development of every small community to the number of fifteen adult, declared and active Bahá’ís. No community can take that vital step of progress by mere repetition of calendar programs. There must be an intense drive behind our Bahá’í activities and plans, the overcoming of inertia, the enkindlement of souls, the concentration of will.
Consultation is more than discussion and exchange of views. Consultation is becoming ignited from the flame of a common purpose. The most illiterate, inexperienced and humble of believers in a community may be the one who first becomes aflame and communicates the holy fire to his fellow believers.
Enthusiasm and conviction precede agreement on any specific teaching plan. They are its wings, its power of life and the cause of its success. A Bahá’í community can and must blend the force of emotion with clarity of vision and sound judgment. This blending of all available spiritual resources is true unity. When that degree of harmony is attained, every individual can share the capacity of all his fellows. The experience is mutual, not selfish.
The world around us despairs because individuals do not find this fulfilment of spiritual fellowship. Alone the individual feels lost and frustrated, or his capacity hardens into accomplishment for himself or for his own particular group. When a Bahá’í community learns how to fuse the souls into an all-embracing unity it will attract. Teaching needs this spiritual communion to bring enlightenment to the seeker.
It is because the element of time has become so vital that the National Spiritual Assembly wishes the Regional Teaching Committees and the Extension Teaching Committees to assist the smaller communities this year. In no part of the national community can we afford to crystallize around the negative attitude of passive acceptance. There are so many weeks, days and hours at our command. The acceptance of help involves no lessening of the authority vested in the local Assembly. On the contrary — authority is actually fulfilled when we learn how to take advantage of every opportunity to grow.
Crystallization can also overtake us in larger communities. There is no point at which Bahá’ís can stop and say they have done their work. The larger community must also set a standard of progress for itself this year, and with all its resources drive forward from power to power.
—NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY
Enrollments[edit]
Enrollments reported by Local Spiritual Assemblies:
Boise, Idaho, 2; Columbia, S. C., 1; Maywood, Ill., 2; Berkeley, Cal., 1; Dumont, N. J., 1; Topeka, Kan., 1; St. Louis, Mo., 1; Winnetka, Ill., 1; Montrose, Calif., 1; YOUTH—2.
Enrollments reported by Regional Teaching Committees:
NORTHEASTERN STATES AREA
- New Jersey 2
CENTRAL STATES AREA
- Ohio, Ind., 4; 1 Youth.
WESTERN STATES AREA
- Alaska, 4.
National Teaching Committee[edit]
N.S.A. of Australia and New Zealand
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The National Teaching Committees for the four areas designated in the Tablets of the Divine Plan can be addressed as follows:—
NTC for Northeastern States: Mrs. Katherine McLaughlin, Secretary, P. O. Box 1435, Greenwich, Conn.
NTC for Southern States: Mrs. Annie Romer, Secretary, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, S. C.
NTC for Central States: Mrs. May Scheffler, Secretary, 1821 Lincoln Street, Evanston, Ill.
NTC for Western States: Mrs. Jesma Herbert, Secretary, 5372 Templeton Street, Los Angeles 32. Calif.
Meetings of the National Spiritual Assembly 1948 - 1949[edit]
- May 1 to 4, 8 and 9, at Wilmette.
- June 17 to 20, at Wilmette.
- July 10 and 11 (with sessions of a National Teaching Conference), at Wilmette.
- July 29 to August 1, at Green Acre.
- September 3 to 6, at Wilmette.
- October 8 to 10, at Louhelen School.
- November 5 to 7, at Wilmette.
- December 3 to 5, at Wilmette.
- January 7 to 9, at Wilmette.
- February 11 to 13, at Wilmette.
- March 24 to 27, at Wilmette.
- April 27, at Wilmette.
- (A total of forty days)
National and State Conventions[edit]
The date chosen for the State Conventions, where National Convention delegates are elected, is February 6, 1949.
The Annual National Convention will be held in Temple Foundation Hall, Wilmette, April 28 to May 1, 1949.
Temple Construction Progress Report[edit]
Rapid progress has been made in carrying forward the successive steps necessary to bring the Temple interior project to the point of letting contracts for the placing of the ornamentation.
On May 28, the Temple Trustees awarded a contract to the George A. Fuller Company, who will act as general contractors for the interior work, and will be responsible for providing all the labor and materials for the completion of the interior of the Temple, as called for in the plans and specifications prepared by the architects.
The Fuller Company was the contractor for the erection of the superstructure of the Temple, which was completed in 1930 and 1931, and this organization was again chosen for the current phase of construction because of its familiarity with the Temple structure, and also because of the very favorable contract terms offered to the Trustees.
Mr. Shaw, the architect, and his associates, are currently engaged in completing the working drawings, specifications, and architectural details, and it is now expected that actual construction work on the nine vertical piers supporting the dome will begin in the early Fall.
Meanwhile, the necessary repair work on the decks of the main story and first gallery is being carried out under a sub-contract negotiated by the Fuller Company in consultation with the architect, and with the Temple Maintenance Committee.
Arrangements for the work of modeling the details of the ornamentation have been made, and this very important phase of the project is now under way at the New York studios of Rochette and Parzini, noted sculptors and modelers. The architect and the members of the Bahá’í Technical Advisory Board are supervising this work very closely, and have informed the Trustees that they are very pleased with the manner in which the flowing motifs of the Bourgeois ornamentation are being retained in the simplified design approved by the Guardian.
Photographs of the simplified interior design and the detailed section models will be published in a subsequent issue of BAHA’I NEWS.
Renewed Enthusiasm in Europe[edit]
From the many letters that are coming to the European Teaching Committee here from the pioneers in all the goal countries it is evident that they have resumed their teaching work following the Geneva Conference with renewed enthusiasm and dedication. All of the pioneers have a thorough understanding of the immediate goals before them and are planning their teaching work and that of consolidating the newly formed Assemblies efficiently and systematically. At the last National Convention in Wilmette the Chairman of the European Teaching Committee announced that there were 81 Bahá’ís enrolled in the goal countries of Europe. The Cause is moving forward steadily and the latest count shows that there are now 102. The wonderful thing about the new Bahá’ís of Europe is their mature understanding of the great significance of the Faith and their capacity to be active workers.
It seems that Dan Cupid has played his part in this European Project and has been especially active in Bern, Switzerland. Here in Bern, on June 11, Louise Baker one of our pioneers to Portugal and formerly of Lima, Ohio, and Hubert Matthias of Lisbon, Portugal, were married. Anna Kunz and Fritzi Shaver read the Service. During the first week of July there was another Bahá’í Wedding held in Bern; this time both the bride and bridegroom were native Swiss, newly declared Bahá’ís, Mrs. Olga Spreng and Mr. Friedrich Schár. This marriage service was read by Anna Kunz and Elsa Steinmetz. Some of the Bern pioneer’s closest contacts were invited to these weddings and were deeply impressed by the Bahá’í Service. In Brussels, Belgium, our pioneer, John Carré was married to Georgine Jacobs, a native of Brussels and a newly declared believer.
All of those who attended the recent Geneva Conference have expressed in detail their deep gratitude to the entire community of the Bahá’ís of the United States for their generous support and their continued interest in the European aspect of the second Seven Year Plan.
There is to be an International Congress of the United World Federalists in Luxembourg this September and the N.S.A. has been invited by the Secretary General of the World Federalists to send a representative of the Bahá’í Faith to participate as an Observer in this Congress. This invitation was gladly accepted as it will give the Bahá’í Faith added prestige in Europe and also will give our Observer and the Luxembourg pioneers the wonderful chance to make contacts.
Making of Braille plates at the Braille Institute of America. Alice Tilly is doing the Braille work on a Bahá’í book.
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Interior of the cafeteria at Geyserville Bahá’í School
Some Geyserville Maintenance Committee members and friends working on children’s classroom. L to R. Paul Jones, Rex Collison, Tom Lisota, Alex Holcombe, Ted Groger.
Everyone Works at Geyserville[edit]
Through a willing spirit and the coordination of many hands, the Geyserville Bahá’í School has made great strides forward in the past three years. Building, ground improvements, and varied alterations are all a part of this intensive work. The job is more commendable since it is necessary for most of the friends to travel some 150 miles round trip from the general San Francisco area, consequently using up their weekends.
New facilities created by these efforts are childrens’ classrooms, a cafeteria, dormitory for men and boys, grading of property and levelling to provide parking space. For many years the “Geyserville Press” has given publicity space to the Bahá’í School and its activities, and the following quote comes from this source:
“The most outstanding addition is the new building to house the children’s school. It is a one-story building, 24 x 56 feet, standing to the north and west of the main buildings. It has a solid concrete foundation and floor, is painted white and has a gentle sloping green roof. It is divided into three large classrooms with separate entrances, each room equipped with large work tables and benches, book shelves, and a piano in the large central room. They are being used at present to accommodate the primary, intermediate and the junior youth groups. A long gravel porch continues across the entire eastern side of the building and it is planned to surface this at some future time with concrete and to cover it with a sloping roof.”
Bosch Hall for men and boys was created by remodelling the old prune house, installing lighting, and furnishing with beds and other equipment. The cafeteria arose from the conversion of a garage and storage building to this purpose. It was completely equipped with stoves, refrigerator, cooking utensils, sinks and plumbing, water heater, and freeze unit.
The grading operations involved the hauling of 200 cubic yards of gravel to give a sizeable parking lot and a children’s playground. A donation of $125 was received for play equipment. Adjacent to the Administration Building which also saw major improvements, is the new concrete floored patio, surrounded with bamboo plantings, and equipped with metal furniture, making a pleasant spot for relaxing and entertaining drop-in visitors. The 22 acre campus requires extensive ground maintenance and beyond removing weeds and cutting grass there has been planting of flowers, shrubs, ivy, verbena, and fig trees both for beauty and erosion control.
The carpentry, machinery, plumbing, and painting work was done in many cases by persons from quite unrelated professions. The school Maintenance Committee and other Bahá’ís have performed these labors, effecting the saving of large sums, and a great deal of equipment and materials were also donated.
The members of the Maintenance Committee of the Geyserville School are: Ted Groger, chairman, Fred Babo, vice-chairman, Alfred Zahl, secretary, Mrs. Louise Bosch, L. Wyatt Cooper, Rex Collison, John Allen, Tom Lisota, Anthony Y. Seto, Harmon Jones.
Children’s classroom building at Geyserville Bahá’í School.
Around the Bahá’í World[edit]
INDIA, PAKISTAN AND BURMA[edit]
Charles Mason Remey was asked by the N.S.A. of India, Pakistan and Burma to design the tomb of the well-known and beloved Bahá’í, Siyyid Mustafa Roumie. Having received his drawings, their secretary enthusiastically replied, “Beautiful as the design looks on paper, we can visualize how appealing it will be to the eye when it is ultimately built, as elaborately designed by you. It will be a song in stone.”
Pleased with the prompt response by two Indian believers to his appeal for the establishment of an outpost of the Faith in Ceylon, the Guardian has asked for volunteers to go to Siam and Indonesia. This will bring the number of countries opened to the Faith of Bahá’u’lláh near one hundred. In his cable the Guardian said that the act of hastening this glorious consummation carries with it an inestimable reward.
To fulfill the aims of their four and one-half year plan, the Indian Bahá’ís must form 19 assemblies per year in the remaining two years. This is to be done in a land where care of the dispersed and dispossessed is an item on the National Budget and pioneer teachers stay at work near their families in spite of “lack of living accommodations and other difficulties.”
From the Geneva Bureau News Exchange:
AUSTRIA[edit]
Mr. Chr. Eberndorfer, Spallerhof-Siedlung, Waldinger Str. 7, Linz, Austria, an isolated believer, wishes to correspond with Bahá’í youth of other countries in English and/or German.
GERMANY[edit]
Two hundred believers from all parts of Germany attended the Eighteenth National Convention of the Bahá’ís of Germany and Austria on April 30 — May 2, 1948. The public session of the Convention was attended by over 400 people, though it was unadvertised. Over 5 million people in and around Frankfurt heard the Bahá’í Message when the Frankfurt radio station broadcast a program about the Bahá’í Youth and their activities. “Plans for a summer school encountered serious obstacles due to the economic situation, but finally an arrangement was made with Quaker Relief, who provide throughout the summer fortnightly and weekly camps with all equipment.”
Bruce Davison and his German bride, Charlotte, who were married in Frankfurt on May 19, attended the European Conference in Geneva on their wedding trip.
GREAT BRITAIN[edit]
“All Goals Achieved. Initial Phase of Six Year Plan Completed.” is the thrilling “Stop Press.” announcement on the cover of the latest Bahá’í Journal.
An animated and successful Regional Youth Conference, and the formation of several more local Youth committees, are visible signs of the steady advance and marked consolidation of Bahá’í Youth activities throughout the British Isles.
IRAN[edit]
In spite of renewed persecutions, homes plundered and set on fire, severe injuries inflicted on a number of friends, library books burned, and other acts of aggression, the Bahá’ís of Iran press steadily forward Since the 45-month Plan was put into operation, 11 new Bahá’í groups, 17 new Bahá’í Centers and 27 new Assemblies have been established. Perhaps these achievements can be explained by the following quotation from their Bahá’í News and Reviews “These tests and perplexities, grievous as they are, provoke in our minds the thought that pain and suffering constitute an outstanding factor in the evolution of the Divine Cause.”
CANADA (From Canadian Bahá’í News)[edit]
Of the nine non-Bahá’ís present at the winter session of the Laurentian Bahá’í school, five have joined the Faith. Encouraged by this record, and in order to foster the unity of the Canadian Bahá’í community and to help in the achievement of the tasks outlined for them in the Guardian’s Convention cable, several interesting summer school sessions have been planned for this season:
At the Laurentian Baha’i School at Beaulac, Quebec, the session will be from July 31 to August 6. Dr. Ali Kuli Khan will guide in “The Deeper Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh.” Mrs. Mildred Mottahedeh will speak on “How to Appeal to Our Fellowmen.” There will be a workshop on Effective Speech and on Community Problems. Further information may be obtained by writing to Mrs. Carl Lohse, 336 Ridgewood Avenue, Apt. 17, Montreal, Canada.
The Franklin Camp Summer Conference, at Georgian Bay, Ontario, will be held from August 7 to August 14. Subjects of study will be “The Foundation and Structure of World Civilization,” led by Mr. Harlan Ober. Mrs. Elizabeth Ober will guide a course on “The Reality of Man” based on the Bahá’í book of the same name. “Practical Teaching Suggestions” will be led by Miss Pari Walrath. Mr. Craig Weaver, 10 Miles Road, Minico, Ontario, Canada, is in charge of reservations for this session.
For information concerning the British Columbia Summer Conference at Vernon, B. C., Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, write to Mrs. Priscilla Waugh, 1852 Holland Avenue, RFD No. 3, Victoria, B.C.
Seriously and prayerfully considering the Master’s Teaching Challenge, for each Bahá’í to confirm at least one soul a year, the Canadian Bahá’ís are providing for themselves opportunities for spiritual growth and more effective teaching, through collective study and discussion.
On recommendation of the delegates at the first Canadian Bahá’í Convention, the N.S.A. of Canada has appointed a special teaching committee for Greenland and Newfoundland.
POLAND[edit]
Enquiries continue to come to the Warsaw group from all parts of the country. Special use has been made of copies of Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era in the Polish Foundation.
PALESTINE[edit]
At a time when the Holy Land is in the throes of a great tragedy, when law and order have almost completely broken down and peace and security are non-existent, the Bahá’í World is no doubt, anxiously following the news of Palestine with its heart and mind turned towards our Beloved Guardian and the Holy Shrines at “Bahjeh” near Acre and on Mount Carmel, at Haifa. Our Beloved Guardian, we are happy to report, is in the best of health.
Palestine is going now perhaps through its gravest and most decisive hour since the year 70 A.D. In that year as students of history recall, following a period of dreadful
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anarchy and chaos after the death
of the Roman procurator Herod
Agrippa, Jerusalem was destroyed
by Titus amidst scenes of great horror and bloodshed. Are we living today in one of the really great, creative and divine moments of History? Are we witnessing the first
stages of “the battle of that great
day of God Almighty”? “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem,” lamented Christ,
“thou that killest the prophets, and
stonest them which are sent unto
thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as
a hen gathereth her chickens under
her wings, and ye would not!
“Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.
“For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” (Matt. 23-: 37-39)
In the light of the present events in Palestine, it will be of great interest to the believers to recall what ‘Abdul Baha said (in 1914) about “Akka (Acre) and Haifa”:
“In the future the distance between ’Akka and Haifa will be built up, and the two cities will join and clasp hands, becoming the two terminal sections of one mighty metropolis. As I look now over this scene, I see so clearly that it will become one of the first emporiums of the world. This great semi-circular bay will be transformed into the finest harbour, wherein the ships of all nations will seek shelter and refuge. The great vessels of all peoples will come to this port, bringing on their decks thousands and thousands of men and women from every part of the globe. The mountain and the plain will be dotted with the most modern buildings and palaces. Industries will be established and various institutions of philanthropic nature will be founded. The flowers of civilization and culture from all nations will be brought here to blend their fragrances together and blaze the way for the brotherhood of man. Wonderful gardens, orchards, groves and parks will be laid out on all sides.... Mount Carmel itself, from top to bottom, will be submerged in a sea of lights. A person standing on the summit of Mount Carmel, and the passengers and steamers coming to it, will look upon the most sublime and majestic spectacle of the whole world.
“From every part of the mountain the symphony of ’Ya Bahá’ul Abha’ will be raised, and before the daybreak soul-entrancing music accompanied by melodious voices will be uplifted towards the throne of the Almighty.
“Indeed, God’s ways are mysterious and unsearchable. What outward relation exists between Shiraz and Tihran, Baghdad and Constantinople, Adrianople and Akka and Haifa God worked patiently, step by step, through these various cities, according to His own definite and eternal Plan, so that the prophecies might be fulfilled. This golden thread of promise concerning the Messianic Millennium runs through the Bible, and it was so destined that God in His own good time would cause its appearance. Not even a single word will be left meaningless and unfulfilled.” (Esslemont-Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era, PP. 212-213).
Suggested Daily Readings for September
“Transformation of the World” September
Key:
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The Bahá’í Youth of Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan held a conference at Muskegon State Park overlooking Lake Michigan on July 10 and 11, 1948. This occasion was for non-Bahá’ís as well as Bahá’ís, and was the first of its kind ever to take place. There were three delegates from each state who led the discussion and presentation of assigned topics.
After a swim in the lake, the first meeting was held on Saturday afternoon in the council circle—a delightful wooded spot. Paul Pettit, general chairman of the conference gave an opening speech welcoming everyone to the camp and outlining the purposes of this first inter-state conference.
- Consult on problem of promulgating teachings of Bahá’í Faith.
- Provide opportunity for Youth to organize and conduct meetings, and gain experience in Bahá’í procedure.
- Provide situation for exchanging ideas on youth work at home.
- A chance to meet members of the National Youth Committee.
- Provide a good time for all—very important in the light of personal contacts regarding newcomers to the Bahá’í Faith.
Mention was also made at this point of the responsibilities of the youth as Bahá’ís.
The delegates were then introduced and Illinois presented their topic of teaching. This was done by putting on a “mock fireside.” An atheist and an avid churchgoer asked pertinent questions which were very effectively answered by Larry Cramer representing the Bahá’í viewpoint.
There followed a question period which continued after dinner. Then all adjourned to the beach for a moonlight swim.
The following day was opened with devotions led by the Michigan delegates, and after breakfast a wire from Horace Holley urging all youth at the conference to make outstanding contributions to the teaching work this year, was read. The Wisconsin youth, led by Farhang Javid gave a report of Bahá’í activities in colleges.
Special mention should also be accorded
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to Larry Hautz for making a
special trip from Milwaukee to Muskegon to talk to the Bahá’ís about
the National Youth Committee and
plans for the future; and also for
the two huge boxes of cookies that
were eaten in the last crumb.
After another swim and an early supper the conference broke up. The whole affair was voted a huge success. The non-Bahá’ís there were very much impressed by the fire and zeal of the young people. They enjoyed themselves immensely and made many new friends amongst the Bahá’ís. They will not be likely to forget such a week-end, and expressed a desire for more and more literature.
Marriages[edit]
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Donna Mae Robinson (first declared Bahá’í Youth of Alaska) to Samuel I. Kimura, June 28, 1948, in Anchorage.
BERN, SWITZERLAND: Winifred Louise Baker (European Pioneer) to Hubert L. C. Matthias, June 11, 1948 at Bern, Switzerland.
OAK PARK, ILL.: Janice Ewing to Artemus Lamb, (Latin American Pioneer) May 8, 1948 at Oak Park.
YONKERS, N. Y.: Hildegard Nesch formerly of Oberesslingen, Germany) to Lawrence F. Doty. June 13, 1948 at Yonkers.
In Memoriam[edit]
Mr. William Goetting, 6-7-48
Milwaukee, Wis.
Mr. Grant Peck, 6-5-48
New York City
Mrs. Margaret Buswell, 3-17-48
South Bend, Ind.
Mr. George O. Latimer, 6-21-48
Portland, Ore.
Dr. John Osenbaugh, 5-26-48
Chicago, Ill.
CORRECTION: June issue, Page 12: Mr. J. A. Houchens instead of Mrs.
Calendar[edit]
FEASTS:
- Sept. 8—‘Izzatt—Might:
- Sept. 27—Mashiyyat—Will.
NSA MEETINGS:
- Sept. 3-6—(This meeting will be held in Wilmette rather than at Louhelen as noted in June.)
- Oct. 8-10—(At Louhelen Bahá’í School.)
Assemblies Contributing to Fund — June 1948[edit]
Alaska—Anchorage; Arizona—East Phoenix, Phoenix, Tucson; Arkansas—Eureka Springs, Little Rock; California—Alhambra, Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Burlingame, Carmel, El Monte Twp., Escondido Twp., Fresno, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monrovia Monrovia Twp., Oakland, Oceanside, Palo Alto, Pasadena, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Marino, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Southgate.
Colorado—Colorado Springs, Denver; Connecticut—Greenwich, New Haven; Delaware—Wilmington; Florida—Jacksonville, Miami; Georgia—Atlanta, Augusta; Hawaii—Honolulu, Maui; Idaho—Ada County, Boise; Illinois—Batavia, Champaign, Chicago, Danville, Elmhurst, Evanston, Limestone Twp., Maywood, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Peoria, Springfield, Urbana, Wilmette, Winnetka.
Indiana—Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend; Iowa—Cedar Rapids, Waterloo; Kansas—Topeka; Louisiana—New Orleans; Maine—Eliot, Portland. Massachusetts—Beverly, Boston, Brookline, Springfield, Worcester; Michigan—Ann Arbor, Davison Twp., Dearborn Twp., Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe Farms, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Muskegon, Roseville; Minnesota—Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul; Mississippi—Jackson; Missouri—Independence, Kansas City, St. Louis.
Montana—Butte, Helena; Nebraska—Macy, Omaha; Nevada—Reno; New Hampshire—Portsmouth; New Jersey— Bergenfield, Dumont, East Orange, Englewood, Jersey City, Red Bank, Ridgewood, Teaneck; New Mexico—Albuquerque, N. 10 Albuquerque; New York—Binghamton, Buffalo, Geneva, Jamestown, New York, Syracuse, Waterloo, Yonkers; North Carolina—Greensboro; North Dakota—Fargo.
Ohio—Cleveland, Dayton, E. Cleveland, Columbus, Lima, Mansfield, Toledo; Oklahoma—Oklahoma City; Oregon—Portland; Pennsylvania—Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton; Puerto Rico—San Juan; South Carolina—Columbia, Greenville; South Dakota—Sioux Falls; Tennessee—Memphis; Texas—San Antonio; Utah—Salt Lake City; Vermont—Brattleboro; Virginia—Alexandria, Arlington.
| Homecoming at Louhelen
The weekend of Sept. 5-6 will be Homecoming for Louhelen Alumni. A special program has been planned and all former Louhelen students and faculty are invited. Reservations and further information may be obtained by writing to REGISTRAR, LOUHELEN BAHA’I SCHOOL, DAVISON, MICH. |
Washington—Kirkland, Marysville, Monroe, Richmond Hglds., Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma; West Virginia—Charleston; Wisconsin—Kenosha, Racine, Madison, Milwaukee, Shorewood, Somers Twp., Wauwatosa, Whitefish Bay; Wyoming—Laramie; Paraguay—Asuncion.
Total Number of Assemblies | 179 |
Assemblies contributing | 157 |
Assemblies not contributing | 22 |
Groups contributing | 36 |
Individuals contributing | 107 |
Junior Youth Session at Louhelen Bahá’í School, July, 1948
The Home Front[edit]
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO[edit]
Word comes from Dr. Edris Rice Wray that San Juan’s fine community is unique in her experience, in that its youth outnumber the adult members, 16 of the former and 11 of the latter. Though her job as medical supervisor of a district in Public Health Dept. places her in Arecibo, 50 miles away, she manages visits weekends or oftener to San Juan. Margaret Swengel assists greatly in the work and they have two other goal towns for assemblies.
BUTTE, MONTANA[edit]
At a special fireside at the home of an interested seeker, Mr. Harold Hunt gave a talk to the gathering, which later enjoyed the unusual musical treat of Saffa Kinney’s “American Anthem”. This remarkable composition has been presented to the President of the United States on behalf of Mr. Kinney for the American people, by Mr. Hunt.
HONOLULU, HAWAII[edit]
Both the Public Library and that of the University of Hawaii are well stocked with Bahá’í books which are frequently used, according to the librarian of the Honolulu Assembly, showing that the younger generation is being attracted. Due no doubt to this foundation interest, the Bahá’ís have been called on several times to give talks to student groups.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA[edit]
The first baby born of Bahá’í parents in Alaska was Dorothy Whitenack Stout, to Verne and Janet Stout, the event occurring on May 11.
LANSING, MICH.[edit]
Regular weekly newspaper ads have produced most interesting results in this State Capitol. There have been a total of at least 25 telephone inquiries about the Faith since January, only two of which were negative. Of these, all have been sent literature, several have been personally contacted, one person has ordered five books, another asked for literature to give to friends and two have paid two visits for personal talk.
Children’s rhythm band at Green Acre Summer school.
The ads are two column inches
and carry a bold-face heading
“BAHÁ’Í WORLD FAITH.” Underneath is a short one- or two-sentence
quotation from the Teachings, either
verbatum or simplified. One twelve-week period carried the twelve
principles re-worded as challenging
statements. Care is exercised in
the choosing of the quotations or the
preparation of the statements so
that each time the reader is presented with a really “new” idea, one
that cannot produce the thought
“But that is taught in any church.”
The last line of the ad is the street
address of the local meeting place
and the telephone number.
This is the ad which produced three telephone calls the next day: “The Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh have the same basic principles as Christianity, but they fit the maturity of the world and the needs of our time.”
MUSKEGON, MICH.[edit]
This Community was asked to conduct a Bahá’í marriage service recently for two people, neither of whom are believers. A newspaper story of the wedding carried the word “Bahá’í” in the headline.
MIAMI, FLA.[edit]
The friends of Miami took advantage of the birthday of the chairman of their Spiritual Assembly to have a social set-together with their interested friends. Everyone having a birthday in May was given a small cake topped by one lighted candle and each one told of some outstanding experience in his or her life. Games were played and there were several musical selections and songs in which all took part. A friend from Havana, Cuba, was there and some out-of-town Bahá’ís, making a total of about 30 who greatly enjoyed this special occasion.
At their observance of the Martyrdom of the Báb, which they held at noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Eisenberg, there were 14 present including representatives of the Chinese, Jew, Negro and Gentile “races.”
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“PIONEERING AT HOME”. The Bahá’í Fellowship Group which meets regularly
at the home of Mrs. Lillian Morgan in Chicago recently heard Mrs. Dorothy Baker
speak on “America Listens In to Europe”. Home Fireside meetings have proved to
be the most effective means of attracting and confirming new believers. A “Fellowship Group” has been meeting at Mrs. Morgan’s home since September, 1940.
“... The Shield That Defendeth His Cause ...”[edit]
“Every discerning eye can, in this Day, perceive the dawning light of God’s Revelation, and every attentive ear can recognize the Voice that was heard from the Burning Bush. Such is the rushing of the waters of Divine mercy, that He Who is the Day Spring of the signs of God and the Revealer of the evidences of His glory is without veil or concealment associating and conversing with the peoples of the earth and its kindreds. How numerous are those who, with hearts intent upon malice, have sought Our Presence, and departed from it loyal and loving friends! The portals of grace are wide open before the face of all men. In Our outward dealings with them We have treated alike the righteous and the sinner, that perchance the evil-doer may attain the limitless ocean of Divine forgiveness. Our name “the Concealer” hath shed such a light upon men that the froward hath imagined himself to be numbered with the pious. No man that seeketh Us will We ever disappoint, neither shall he that hath set his face towards Us be denied access unto Our court ...
“O friends! Help ye the one true God, exalted be His glory, by your goodly deeds, by such conduct and character as shall be acceptable in His sight. He that seeketh to be a helper of God in this Day, let him close his eyes to whatever he may possess, and open them to the things of God. Let him cease to occupy himself with that which profiteth him, and concern himself with that which shall exalt the all-compelling name of the Almighty. He should cleanse his heart from all evil passions and corrupt desires, for the fear of God is the weapon that can render him victorious, the primary instrument whereby he can achieve his purpose.
“The fear of God is the shield that defendeth His Cause, the buckler that enableth His people to attain a victory. It is a standard that no man can abase, a force that no power can rival. By its aid, and by the leave of Him Who is the Lord of Hosts, they that have drawn nigh unto God have been able to subdue and conquer the citadels of the hearts of men.”
Itinerant Teacher[edit]
The following excerpts from a letter from Mr. Charles Mason Remey give some idea of the life of a traveling teacher abroad:
“... On landing in England, I made a tour of nine assemblies in that country, Scotland and Wales. During these past four years there has been a strong pioneer movement in the British Isles. Pioneers have gone out from London and other places with the result that many new people are coming into the Faith — a number of them are Energetic young people, so the Faith is much on the increase.
“In Geneva, we delegates appointed by the NSA attended the U.N. conferences on Human Rights ...
“I spent the month of June in Paris attending the meetings of the Bahá’ís and finishing up the designs of the Bahá’í House of Worship to be built on Mt. Carmel. Several months ago Shoghi Effendi wrote asking me to do this work and the drawings are now completed. These designs were exhibited in Paris at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts as a thesis upon which the French government gave me a diploma in Architecture. Until now it has been impossible to send the design to Shoghi Effendi but this I hope to do as soon as the upset conditions in Palestine permit. (Ed. note: Mr. Remey has also designed a tomb at the request of the NSA of India, Pakistan and Burma. See Around the Bahá’í World in this issue.)
“Recently I’ve been again in Geneva for a meeting of the friends there and now I am in Germany spending a few days with the friends here in Frankfurt, later to go to Stuttgart, Heidelberg and Esslingen as requested by our NSA. This will include the Summer School sessions in Esslingen where the friends from various outlying towns will assemble. After that, Vienna, Austria, then Italy and Switzerland again. Then to France and the sessions of the Summer School in England before sailing for home early in September ...”
Latin America Session at Temerity[edit]
The Latin America session at Temerity Ranch, from June 18 to 28, provided a wonderful course of instruction for those in attendance. An intensive study of Some Answered Questions was delightfully conducted by Mrs. Loulie Mathews. Mrs. Gayle Woolson, home from South America on a three-month vacation, gave an excellent course on Public Teaching in Latin America.
This session was also significant for the several splendid occasions which it provided for mentioning the Faith to non-Bahá’í audiences. Gayle spoke at the Colorado Springs YWCA on “Bogota During the Uprising,” after which, Flora Hottes showed beautiful colored slides of Bolivia, where she had pioneered. Gayle also spoke before the Rotarians and Lions clubs of that city with marked effect.
In Latin America itself, the two National Teaching Committees, one for Central and one for South America, are earnestly making plans for their forthcoming annual Congresses, to be held the third week of January, 1949.
Esteban Canales, Chairman of the NTC of South America, has arrived in Ecuador, having visited the Bahá’í communities of Bolivia and Peru, on his long journey from Chile to all the countries of South America. He has given us a most beautiful and touching picture of the Lima, Peru, community and of the heroic work done there by Eve Nicklin, their pioneer, who left them a few months ago to strengthen the community of Punta Arenas, at the tip of Chile. Wrote Esteban: “The work which Eve accomplished here is marvellous. She used great wisdom in imparting the Teachings; she taught by her example ... The Bahá’ís of Lima, who are mostly youths, are very sincere, capable, and conscientious. Now that their pioneer has left them, they have awaked, they have seen the marvellous work done by her, and they have arisen to assume their responsibilities. They are like children who had lived at their mother’s expense, but when she left them, they arose to meet the challenging situation with full courage and zeal, and each endeavors to improve himself so that he can better serve the Faith, following the example of their Pioneer.”
Sr. Julio Beteta, of the Lima community, who is a journalist and is making a business trip to various towns in the interior of Peru, offered his services to the Regional Committee of his country. With their cooperation and under their guidance, he will endeavor to promote the Faith in Huánaco, Tingo-María, Pucalpa, and Iquitos.
Another vital Bahá’í community which numbers many youth is the one of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It has been growing rapidly, and recently reached the point where it outgrew the Center, the home of Sra. Martin, because the neighbors in the aristocratic neighborhood could not understand the purpose of the Bahá’í meetings and objected to them. For the present, therefore, they are looking for a new Center.
Publishing Announcement[edit]
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Bahá’í News is published by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada as the official news-letter of the Bahá’í Community. The first issue appeared in December, 1924. Bahá’í News is edited for the National Spiritual Assembly by its Bahá’í News Editorial Committee: Mrs. Roberta Christian, chairman, Miss Margaret Yeutter, Mr. Gordon A. Fraser. Editorial office: Mrs. Roberta Christian, 1001 West Genesee St., Lansing, Mich. Please report changes of address to which Bahá’í News is to be sent and other matters pertaining to its distribution to the Bahá’í National Office, 536 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, Illinois. |
Bahá’í World Volumes I to IX (with the exception of Volume VII which is out of print) are so necessary for a Bahá’í library and should be ordered while they are available.
Bound volumes of World Order Magazine are available from Volume I to XIII (current issue) price $3.00 per volume, postage additional. For the friends who are planning a complete Bahá’í library, these volumes are indispensable. We are asked continually for complete volumes of The Star of the West and Bahá’í Magazine which we cannot supply. We do have unbound copies of The Star of the West and Bahá’í Magazine Volumes 1 to 25, with some missing, especially of the first four volumes. These copies are sold at ten cents each, postage additional. These copies are invaluable containing so much of the history of the early days of the Faith in America.
How To Be And How Not To Be, A Spiritual Assembly’s Growing Pains. A one-act play by Ríhíyyih Khánum. This little play gives a clear picture of the everyday problems of a Local Spiritual Assembly. Mimeographed 19 pages, price 25c each.
If any Assembly wishes to have a copy of each new publication as issued, please notify us. Pamphlets will be sent gratis, but books will be billed.
| Page | Col. | |
Addresses | 1 | 2 |
Around Bahá’í World | 7 | 1 |
Assemblies Contributing to Fund | 9 | 2 |
Australia & New Zealand NSA | 4 | 3 |
Budget | 1 | 2 |
Calendar | 9 | 1 |
Call For Unity and Sacrifice | 1 | 1 |
Election Result | 1 | 2 |
Enrollments | 4 | 2 |
Esslemont book | 2 | 2 |
Europe | 5 | 2 |
| Fund (See Budget) | ||
Geyserville School | 6 | 1 |
| Guardian | ||
Letters to Individuals | 2 | 3 |
“Love That Shows Itself In Deeds” | 1 | 1 |
“My Appeal to this God-Chosen Community” | Insert | |
Home Front | 10 | 1 |
“Itinerant Teacher” | 11 | 3 |
Latin America | 12 | 1 |
Louhelen Homecoming | 9 | 3 |
Marriages | 9 | 1 |
Memoriam | 9 | 1 |
National Spiritual Assembly of Australia and New Zealand | 4 | 3 |
| National Spiritual Assembly | ||
Call for Unity and Sacrifice | 1 | 1 |
Ioas, Leroy, elected to | 1 | 1 |
Meetings | 4 | 3 |
“Time is of the Essence” | 4 | 1 |
National Teaching Committee | 4 | 3 |
New Era | 2 | 2 |
| Pictures | ||
Braille books | 5 | 2 |
Louhelen School | 9 | 2 |
Fellowship Group | 11 | 1 |
Geyserville School | 6 | 1 |
Green Acre School | 10 | 2 |
Public Interest Increasing | 1 | 3 |
Publishing Announcements | 12 | 2 |
“Shield That Defendeth His Cause” | 11 | 1 |
Suggested Daily Readings | 8 | 2 |
Temerity Summer School (Latin America) | 12 | 1 |
Temple Progress | 5 | 1 |
Youth Conference | 8 | 3 |
Will and Testament, copies of | 3 | 3 |
