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National Assembly formed in Equatorial Guinea

The following cablegram from the Universal House of Justice was received

at the National Center on July 17, 1973:

“DELIGHTED ANNOUNCE SUCCESSFUL ELECTION NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY EQUATORIAL GUINEA COUNTRY OPENED FAITH GUARDIAN,S TEN YEAR CRUSADE‘. NEW ASSEMBLY FORMED NOW RESPONSE REQUIREMENT GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION FAITH. PRAYERS OFFERED HOLY SHRINES THANKSGIVING AND GUIDANCE ASSISTANCE FRIENDS NEWLY INDEPENDENT

COMMUNITY. ”

Universal House of Justice

Goals for interim year set

To the Bahá’ís of the United States Dear Bahá’í Friends:

The spirit which swept the Nine Year International Teaching Plan to an overwhelming triumph last Riḍván continues to generate a high momentum and to forge new opportunities for the onward thrust of Bahá’u’lláh’s emerging World Order. Since Riḍván, the International Teaching Centre has been established in the Holy Land, the number of Continental Boards of Counsellors has been increased from eleven to twelve; the membership of our Board of Counsellors in North America has been raised to four, including the appointment of the former Auxiliary Board member Mrs. Velma Sherrill and of Dr. Sarah M. Pereira, who, last month, was elected to a thirteenth term on our National Spiritual Assembly; the Third National Youth Conference, held in Oklahoma City from June 20 to 24 and attended by some 4,000 believers, was an outstanding success —And so the progress of His World Order continues unabated.

These and other developments are but the prelude to the next global plan to be announced by The Universal House of Justice at Riḍván 1974. We have precious

little time in which to prepare for the

undertakings of this coming chapter in

the beloved Master’s divineplan. Let us, therefore, pursue the following objectives during the brief interim between now and Riḍván: 1. We call upon each Local Spiritual As sembly to adopt one or more of these goals: (a) raise a neighboring group to Assembly status by next Riḍván; (b) bring an isolated center to group status; or (c) open a new locality. Groups and isolated believers are also requested to exert themselves to achieve the next stage in their administrative evolution; thus, a group should strive to become an Assembly, and an isolated believer should strive toward group status. To expand the range of all teaching programs, the friends must arise one and all to teach as never before with sincerity, wisdom, and confidence in the unfailing aid of the Supreme Concourse.

'2. We urge each individual, group, and

Assembly to engage in regular study of the Teachings. Each is encouraged to begin such a program now. The great

' success we achieved during the Nine

Year Plan will remain intact, and we will

attain greater success, if we gain more.

(continued on page two)

AUGUST 1973

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AUGUST. ‘1973

Goals for interim year set

(continued from page one)

knowledge of God’s purpose for man, and particularly of His immediate purpose. Knowledge is a power that reinforces faith, and all the believers are invited to share in this power. Accordingly, the National Spiritual Assembly is happy to announce that the first installment of the Comprehensive Deepening Program, which has been in preparation for over two years, is now ready for use by individuals, groups, and communities. We advise the friends to secure this material promptly from the Bahá’í Publishing Trust. The newly established National Education Committee will find ways to assist them in the use of this Program, but the friends should not wait for such assistance. They should secure the material and proceed with their own plans. They can devise ways in which to use the material and are encouraged to make suggestions to the Education Committee.

3. Another series of Local Spiritual As sembly seminars will be held between November and March. We urge each Assembly member to respond wholeheartedly to the invitation which will be issued when the schedule for the seminars has been worked out.

4. We request and encourage each Local

Spiritual Assembly to contribute to the National Bahá’í Fund at least once every Bahá’í month and thus set before the believers the example of regularity and confidence in giving to the Funds of the Faith.

Beloved friends, we now call your attention again to what we said in our letter to you dated 21 June 1972: Although the Assemblies, with the aid of the teaching committees, plan and direct teaching programs, the success of these programs lies inevitably within the power of the individual believers to respond. We wish, therefore, also to direct a plea to every believer, whether youth or adult, to apply the principles of universal participation to his or her own response to these programs. Addressing the believers on the

tional Spiritual Assembly,

subject of universal participation, The Universal House of Justice in a letter dated September 1964- likened the Bahá’í community to an organic body and explained that, “In addition ‘to teaching, every believer can pray. Every believer can strive to make his ‘own inner life and private character mirror forth in their

manifold aspects the splendor of those eternal principles proclaimed by Bahá’u’lláh.’ Every believer can contribute to the Fund. Not all believers can give public talks, not all are called upon to serve on administrative institutions. But all can pray, fight their own spiritual battles, and

contribute to the Fund. If every believer,

will carry out these sacred duties, we shall be astonished at the accession. of power which will result to the whole body, and which in its turn will give rise to further growth and the showering of greater blessings on all of us.”

Should each and all of us endeavor to fulfill these sacred duties, every task set before us will be accomplished, and we will be prepared to assume the greater challenges of a new plan from The Universal House of Justice.

We anxiously await your response to this year’s goals and pray fervently that divine assistance will be vouchsafed to everyone who arises to serve the Lord of Hosts.

With loving Bahá’í greetings,

NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY or THE BAI—IA’I's or THE UNITED STATES Glenford E. Mitchell

Secretary

Samandari tapes needed

The National Spiritual Assembly would appreciate receiving copies of‘ recordings made by individuals of speeches given by The Hand of the Cause Samandari during his_visit to the United States in 1967. This material should be sent to the Na112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

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 Budget

/I Emphasis

Shifts in 1973

Although the budget for the National Bahá’í Fund adopted by the National Convention last May will remain at $2.5 million for the second year in a row, there will be a significant shift in emphasis, according to the Office of the Treasurer.

Reflecting the guidance of The Universal House of Justice in its letter of 16 April 1973 to the National Spiritual Assembly, the changes are generally in the direction of reducing allocations for the Bahá’í International Fund and for national administration in favor of support for our National Bahá’í Properties. Taking note in that letter of the serious need for repairs on the House of Worship in Wilmette, the Supreme Institution “strongly” advised the National Assembly “. to examine your proposed expenditure in all fields with a fine-tooth comb and pare it wherever possible so that the proposed expenditure will more nearly balance your estimated income.”

The National Spiritual Assembly accordingly decided to recommend the following changes, which the Convention ultimately adopted:

In the international field, we have reduced allocations to the Bahá’í International Fund, the Continental Fund and summer teaching projects while maintaining unchanged our support for the International Deputization Fund and support to pioneers in the field.

Alterations in our national committees will cut back expenditures of the National Teaching Committee, resulting in reduction of support to the Regional Teaching Committees, elimination of a proposed film on minority teaching and reducing its staff at the National Bahá’í Center. The House of Worship Activities Com This exhibit is one ,0)‘ a new series installed in the display area of the House of Worship.

mittee will receive slightly more than last year to improve the exhibit area in Foundation Hall, including an exhibit in Braille for blind visitors. Work on these improvements has already commenced.

In addition, two new committees are being formed. The National Information Committee will bring under one roof Public Information and Bahá’í Publications (The American Bahá’í and Bahá’í News), while the National Education Committee will be responsible for developing an educational curriculum for the entire national Bahá’í community.

In the field of National Administration reductions will occur in the budgets of the National Spiritual Assembly, Secretariat, Office of the Treasurer and the Data Processing office. Specific amounts have yet to be determined.

(continued on next page)

[Page 4]AUGUST

‘1973

1972-1973 1973-1974 Expenses Proposed Budget Actual Budget International Bahá’í International Fund .. . . .425.0 425.0 375.0 Continental Bahá’í Fund . . . . .. 35.0 35.0 25.0 International Deputization Fund 15.0 15.0 15.0 Nine Year Plan Properties 25.0 — International Goals Committee 235.0 262.0 238.0 TOTAL: 735.0 737.0 653.0 National Teaching & Services ‘ National Teaching Committee Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . .. — 91.5 72.5 Regional Teaching Committees ‘. . . .. —- 88.4 45.0 District Teaching Committees . . . .. — 52.3 52.5 Minority Teaching Committees — 9.0 5.0 House of Worship Activities ' Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64.0 43.0 50.0 National Education Committee — — 40.0 National Schools Committee . 40.0 5.0 10.0 National Information Committee Public Information Office . 66.0 58.5 40.0 The American Bahá’í . . . . . . .. 50.0 34.5 38.0 Bahá’í News & Nat’l Bahá’í Review . . . . . .. 35.0 34.0 45.0

Budget report

Louis G. Gregory Bahá’í

Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40.0 19.5 30.0 U.S'. U.N. Observer . . . . . . . . .. 5.0 3.6 5.0 Archives Committee . . . . . . . . . .. 3.0 1.2 6.0 National Service Committee 4.0 .5 TOTAL: 624.0 441.0 439.0 National Administration National Assembly &

Secretariat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260.0 237.2 Office of the Treasurer . . . . . . ..100.0 91.3 Data Processing Committee 86.0 88.5 TOTAL: 446.0 417.0 395.0

Properties National Properties Committee 216.0 214.6 299.0 Capital Improvements . . . . . . . . . 60.0 31.9 49.0 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45.0 31.8 50.0 Trusteeships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44.0 50.0 178.0 TOTAL: 3650 328.3 576.0 Unallocated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80.0 15.7 25.0 Total Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,250.0 1,939.0 2,088.0

Working Capital . . . . . . . . . . . 250.0 —— 100.0

Deficit Replacement . . . . . . . — — 85.0

Reserve for Property

Improvement . . . . . . . . . . .. — — » 227.0 TOTAL: 2,500.0 1,939.0 2,500.0

Budget Emphasis Shifts (from page three)

Reflecting the guidance of The Universal House of Justice in the matter of our National Bahá’í Properties, we will, this year, allocate larger amounts to repair

and improve our properties, particularly at the National Center. Included in the new budget are: repairs to the steps and concrete walkways of the House of Wor(continued on next page)

As a result of the re-assessment of our financial condition and in an effort to strengthen the American Bahá’í Community, the National Spiritual Assembly's proposed budget reflects: '

—A modest increase in estimated expenditures from $1,939,000 to $2,088,000, an increase of only $149,000, and

-~a slight re-allocation of funds away from the International and Administrative segments toward Bahá’í Properties and Trusteeships (schools).

In looking to the next fiscal year, 1973-1974, the following changes are reflected in the proposed estimated expenditures:

International 26% ($653,000)

——This figure reflects a reduction in allocations to the Bahá’í International Fund, the Continental Bahá’í Fund and summer teaching projects.

—The allocation to the International Deputization Fund and support to pioneers will not change.

National Teaching and Services 18% ($439,000)

—-National Teaching Committee will reduce its support to the Regional Teaching Committees, eliminate a proposed film on minority teaching and reduce its staff at the National Bahá’í Center.

—National Information Committee—this new entity brings under one roof Public Information and Bahá’í Publications.

— House of Worship Activities Committee—— there is a slight increase in this budget to improve the exhibit area in Foundation Hall.

—National Education Committee—this new entity will be responsible for developing an educational curriculum for the entire National Bahá’í Community.

National Administration 16% ($395,000) The National Spiritual Assembly, Secretariat, Trea Estimated expenditures

surer’s Office and Data Processing Office will be reduced slightly. The exact allocation of funds among these activities is yet to be determined.

Properties 23% ($576.000) After years of concentrating our financial resources

“ in the teaching field and in the acquisition of Bahá’í properties in many parts of the world, the National Spiritual Assembly has decided to allocate larger amounts to repair and improve properties, particularly those at the National Bahá’í Center. Included in this year’s budget are: repairs to the steps and concrete walkways, repairs to the broken glass in the Temple dome, new audio-visual equipment both in Foundation Hall and in the Auditorium.

Unallocated 1% ($25,000) The amount designated for emergencies which could not have been anticipated so far in advance.

Working Capital 4% ($100,000) Working capital requires a constantly turning over pool of money on which we can draw and thus avoid using our bank credit. Despite having budgeted for this last year, we were never able to accumulate such an amount.

Deficit Replacement 3% ($85,000) In the last year, we have reduced our ongoing cash deficit slightly, and are now left with a deficit of only $85,000. Depending on whether we meet our budget goal for the year, we can eliminate this debt entirely from our budget next year.

Reserve for Property Improvement 9% ($227,000) Only the most urgent projects for repair and maintenance of our national properties have been included in the regular allocation described above. Less urgent but still vital needs can be met by allocations from this special reserve if we meet our full budget of $2.5 million this year.

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Believers cautioned

If not to teach

Middle East Visitors

Over the years the National Spiritual Assembly has repeatedly brought to the attention of the American Bahá’í community certain principles governing association with persons from Middle Eastern Muslim countries who temporarily reside in the United States. Recently the number of Bahá’ís in this country has been increasing so rapidly that many may not be aware of the caution which must be exercised in such association.

Since American Bahá’ís have a special affection for Persia, the cradle of their Faith, and for Islam, they frequently seek out students and visitors from Muslim nations, attempt to teach them the Faith,

and invite them to Bahá’í public meet ings, firesides, study classes, and summer schools.

As early as January 1926, Shoghi Effendi wrote the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada:

“Regarding association with Oriental travelers and residents in the United States and Canada, I desire to emphasize afresh the vital necessity for the exercise in these days of the greatest vigilance and reserve, prudence and caution, on the part of the American believers in their dealings with them, either in an official or private capacity, whether in business transactions or for purely religious purposes. As the Movement grows in prestige, fame and influence, as the ambitions, malice and ill-will of strangers and enemies correspondingly wax greater, it becomes increasingly important for every individual and Spiritual Assembly to be on their guard lest they fall innocent victims of the evil designs of the malevolent, the self—seeking and greedy.” (BA p. 101-2)

The Guardian also wrote, as quoted in the compilation, Principles of Bahá’í Administration:

“The attitude of the Friends towards

Orientals should be one of great caution, according to the Master’s own often-re peated and explicit instructions and warn- ‘

ings. Any believer in good standing would not leave his home community without a letter of credentials, and certainly no Persians, claiming to be Bahá’ís, but lacking credentials, should be accepted until the Persian National Spiritual Assembly has clarified their status. They can, naturally, attend public meetings, but should not be permitted to come to the Nineteen Day Feast; the Friends may associate with them, but should be very cautious, bearing in mind that many Orientals, who scorned, or were even actively against the Cause while living in the East, now find it convenient to pass as believers or friends of the Faith in a Western country where they are strangers.

“I desire to reiterate the warning that no Persian, student or otherwise, must be admitted into the community under any circumstances unless provided with full credentials. Exception and compromise would be detrimental to the vital interests of the Faith at the present juncture. The utmost caution and vigilance are imperative.”

While Bahá’ís must associate with followers of all religions and people of all lands, they must be on their guard lest unwise actions produce harmful results.

They should keep in mind that in most Muslim countries there exists ample op(continued on page seven)

Budget emphasis shifts

(continued from page four)

ship, repairs to the broken glass in the Temple dome, and new audio—visual equipment in both Foundation Hall and the auditorium of the Temple. This work has also been started.

Support to the Trusteeships (our Bahá’í Schools) has also been increased this year. It was necessary to budget for new facilities, including ‘renovating the kitchen at Green Acre. The Louis G. Gregory Bahá’í Institute will require additional funds for maintenance and small capital improvements.

—OFFICE or THE TREASURER

[Page 6]LIFELINE

AUGUST 1973

Consultation of Vital importance

What a testing of our spiritual qualities is the art of consultation!

“In this Cause, consultation is of vital importance; but spiritual conference and not the mere voicing of personal view is intended. . . . Antagonism and contradic \tion are unfortunate and always destruc tive to truth . . . consultation must have for its object the investigation of truth.” 1

“. . . before the majority of the Assembly comes to a decision, it is not only the right but the sacred obligation of every member to express freely and openly his views, without being afraid of displeasing or alienating any of his fellow-members.” 2

Assembly members must beware of leaning on the opinions of others; must avoid a leader-disciple relationship to each other; must trust in the guidelines

of the Faith, thus displaying the courage of their Bahá’í convictions; and “. . must also express whole-hearted and unqualified obedience to the well-considered judgment and directions of their fellowmembers.” 3

“There is only one principle on which to conduct the work of an assembly, and that is the supremacy of the will of the majority. The majority decisions must be courageously adopted and carried out by the assembly, quite regardless of the opinionated adherence to their own views which any minority may cling to.” 4

What a testing of our spiritual qualities is the art of consultation!

1 The Bahá’í Community, p. 20 _

3 The Local Spiritual Assembly, p. -18 3 The Local Spiritual Assembly, p. 18 4 The Local Spiritual Assembly, p. 19

Recording period for Fund defined

In an effort to spur on the increasingly succeessful trend in our national community toward regular participation by all local communities in contributing to the National Bahá’í Fund, the Office of the Treasurer has set a goal of 575 Local Spiritual Assemblies contributing regularly to that Fund by the end of the month‘ of ‘Ilm (3 November 1973). It will assist the treasurers of our local communities, we feel, to know how they may ensure that their community’s contributions will be received in time to be counted each Bahá’í month.

Contributions to the National Fund are accepted for a given Bahá’í month during a total period of approximately nineteen days, beginning three working days after the Feast that begins that month and ending on the second working day following the Feast that begins the next month. For instance, contributions arriving at the

National Center between 22 August and 11 September 1973, inclusive, will be recorded for the month of Asmá’. This allows for mailing time on both ends of the Bahá’í month. A local treasurer sending his community’s contribution to the National Fund no later than one week before the following Feast will. have the best chance of ensuring that his community is listed as a regular and faithful supporter of the National Bahá’í Fund.

The Universal House of Justice assures us that “. . . all can pray, fight their own spiritual battles, and contribute to the Fund. If every believer will carry out these sacred duties, we shall be astonished at the accession of power which will result to the whole body, and which in its turn will give rise to further growth and the showering of greater blessings on all of us.” {Wellspring oj‘,Guidance, page 38)

'-'—OFFICE OF THE TREASURER

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‘("1 I. Kaufman, Texas

Traveling Bahá’í's

All believers are advised to have current Bahá’í identification cards at all times-. Those who travel to different localities should have current Bahá’í credentials to present to the Bahá’_i, authorities in these localities, so that they can be admitted to Bahá’í events.

‘Concerning international travel, each believer should be sure to secure proper credentials from the National Spiritual Assembly before going to another country.

A traveling member of the American Bahá’í community should also inform our National Spiritual Assembly if he or she intends to contact believers in another country, so that an official notification may be forwarded to the National Spiritual Assembly of that country.

No Bahá’í may. travel to the Bahá’í World Centre for any purpose, without prior permission and without proper credentials.

IN MEMORIAM

Mr. Clarence Blutcher Mr. James Nance

Nichols, South Carolina

Date Unknown April 12, 1971 Mr. Stanley G. Brogan Mr. Pete Nez

Ferndale, Michigan Ganado, Arizona

June 24, 1973 June 6, 1973

Mr. Ebbert L. Peacock Santa Rosa, California June 24, 1973

Mr. Lino Rodriguez _ Los Angeles, California June 14, 1973

Mr. William V. Scheppler Fresno. California Commerce, Georgia June 18, 1973 June 23, 1973

Mr. Lawrence Robert Figlen Mr. Norman B. Smith Ypsilanti, Michigan Hartford, Connecticut January 11, 1973 June 17, 1973

Mr. Harry Gates Mr. Larry D. Stewart Arlington, Texas San Diego, California May 1973 June 8, 1973

Miss Nancy Jeanine Gladney Mr. Mike Stuart Freeport, Texas Van Nuys, California

Mrs. Lou Dene Cochran Long Beach, California June 23, 1973

Mr. Hascle Cornbleth Los Angeles, California June 22, 1973

Mr. David Douglas

Date Unknown May 26, 1973 Mr. Juan Hernandez Mr. Asa Taylor Galveston, Texas Zion, Illinois Date Unknown May 26, 1973

Mrs. Levater M. Thacker Savannah, Georgia Date Unknown

Mr. Russell Thomas, Jr. Gulfport, Mississippi June 13, 1973

Mr. Melvin Wilder Fresno, California June 23, 1973

Mrs. Gertrude Woodard Cleveland, Ohio June 26, 1973

Miss Mardie Joseph Pasco, Washington May 9, 1973

Mr. Robert Luther Tonalea, Arizona May 20, 1973

Mrs. Gladys McMahan Hamilton, Ohio May 30, 1973

Mrs. Addie T. Miller /Lakewood, Ohio April 27, 1973

Warning

Miss Marcia G. Holman, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, who withdrew from the Bahá’í Faith in early March, may appear in other Bahá’í communities in the United States. Since she abuses Bahá’í hospitality and has acted improperly at Bahá’í events we advise the believers not to invite her to Bahá’í events.

—-NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

Believers cautioned

not to teach Middle East Visitors

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portunities to learn about the Faith. They should also remember that in many Muslim countries Bahá’ís live under constant pressure and that occasionally outright persecution breaks out, endangering their very lives. It is difficult to realize how deep hatred for the Faith can run and how our carelessness can imperil individuals and entire communities in certain countries.

American Bahá’ís should not attempt to teach the Faith to persons from Middle Eastern and North African Muslim countries unless such persons are permanent residents of the United States. Such a Muslim who happens to be in the United States temporarily cannot be enrolled in the Bahá’í community by our National Spiritual Assembly but must be enrolled upon his return home by the appropriate Bahá’í institution in his country. Muslims temporarily in the United States should not be invited to any Bahá’í activities but should they come without invitation, they will, of course, be welcomed in a courteous and friendly manner.

-—NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY or THE BAHA'I's or THE UNITED STATES

[Page 8]AUGUST ‘1973

NATIONAL BAHA'I FUND

Cause of God ‘in need of support

July 24, 1973

To: All Local Spiritual Assemblies and Bahá’í Groups Dear Bahá’í Friends:

God is the All-Possessing. There is nothing in the heavens or on earth that does not beldrfg to Him by right of the simple fact that it exists. Even our own possessions are, in a sense, merely on loan to us, or are His loving gifts to His servants. The way in which we make use of His

' bestowals can either help or hinder our

own spiritual growth.

As the bearers of His name in this day, we alone may exercise the privilege of using our portion of His wealth to fulfill His earthly purposes. Bahá’u’lláh has stated, “And if, at any time, any gift were

presented to Him, that gift was accepted. as a token of His grace unto him that offered it.” (Bahd/i World Faith, page 130).

Today the Cause of Godis in dire need of the willing and sacrificial support of every one of His lovers. Whether we answer this need or not, His Kingdom will come; it is only in order to show us His love and grace that He will accept our assistance in His work. “O Son of Man! . . . Arise for the triumph of My cause, thatwhile yet on earth thou mayest obtain the victory.” {The Hidden Words, Arabic 42).

Your loving servants in His cause,

NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY or THE BAHA'I/S or THE UNITED STATES Dorothy W. Nelson, Treasurer

Contributions compared

In a recent Treasurer’-s letter, the Office of the Treasurer published the amounts contributed for that month by Local Spiritual Assemblies, Groups and individuals, respectively. In response to many requests for more such information, we are pleased to report the breakdown of contributions for the month of Rahmat, given here in percentages for easy comparison.

From Local Spiritual Assemblies 52% From Groups 7% From individuals 41%

It should be noted that the category of individual contributions is not limited to isolated Bahá’í's, but includes individual contributions from friends who are part of Groups or Assembly communities as well.’

Contributions may be addressed to: National Bahá’í Fund, 112 Linden Ave., Wilmette, Illinois 60091; Bahá’í International Fund, PO. Box 155, Haifa, Israel; and Continental Bahá’í Fund, 418 Forest Ave., Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

Tolal Number 05 Aisemblies Conilibuling 600 GOAL av 'I|M 1973 also Ag *1 Conlribulioru x $200000“wfl _m)uu Ilmu m noom — l 85fl.flofl‘||I‘ 23- 5 3 :~ {Iii ;;‘§_:Ts I Niir Rahmat Fisca1Year INCOME: (Light) (Mercy) to Date Regular Contributions $' 89,508.29 $ 95,078.69 $342,866.84 Special Contributions 5,000.00 1,999.00 15,499.00 Total Contributions $ 94,508.29 $ 97,077.69 $358,365.84 Estates -00 15,224.75 15,350.15 Other Income 649.50 1,387.43 2,492.74 Total Income $ 95,157.79 $113,689.87 $376,208.73 Budget $132,000.00 $132,000.00 $528.0001)0

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