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Baha'is are helping to create ‘Vision of a New Los Angeles’

“Vision of a New Los Angeles” is a program designed to create a model of unity among the diverse cultural, ethnic and human rights groups in that racially troubled California city.

The program, sponsored by the Baha’is of Los Angeles, the mayor's office and the Human Relations Commission, is meant to create a unified vision of service among the many social organizations working in the area.

It began with a series of consultations among a broad range of human rights and civic leaders, who contributed to the formulation of an over-all program for increasing community involvement and improving community services. The consultations, to which representatives from more than 130 recognized organizations were invited, were held at the Los Angeles Baha’i Center, which is in the heart of the area most affected by last spring's riots.

The sponsors of the program are now working on a

statement of vision to encompass the results of the consultations. The published statement will serve as the charter for future activities and will be distributed to government leaders and agencies, the press and the public.

Another significant ongoing program is the Children’s Educational Enrichment Task Force, sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of Los Angeles and composed of a group of Baha’i mental health professionals and educators.

The task force evolved from a series of children’s workshops instituted by the Assembly shortly after the May riots. The workshops were set up to help area youngsters cope with emotional wounds caused by the civil disturbance.

When the workshop series was concluded the Baha’is consulted together to find other avenues of service to the community. The task force began an after-school pro gram for children in the neighborhood of the Baha’i Center that includes homework tutoring and classes in cross-culturalism, music appreciation, story-telling and drama. Classes are taught by task force members and volunteers from a variety of ages and backgrounds.

A unique aspect of this social development program is the emphasis placed on the character development of the children. It draws upon the guidance of the Universal House of Justice to the effect that “teachers and administrators need to be trained to awaken children to their inherent nobility and self-worth, and to value their own talents and capacities.”

The non-denominational enrichment program strives to create an encouraging environment in which children can “acquire the confidence to hold high aims and the determination to achieve them.”

(This article was adapted from the Los Angeles Baha'i Journal, October 1992)



The American Baha’i


Volume 23, No. 17

‘...knowledge is a veritable treasure for man. ...-—Baha'u'llah

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Race UNITY

Activities in Florida, Oklahoma underscore continuing pace

With the Holy Year now more than half over, the pace of race unity actitivities is continuing, with events of nearly every description taking place across the country. Baha’is incommunities large and small are, in increasingly innovative ways, endeavoring to convey the teachings of the Divine Physician to a nation greatly in need of healing.

In Brevard County, Florida, for example, Marilyn Myers, a member of the local Assembly and an elementary school teacher, presented quotations from “The Vision of Race Unity” to her principal, who agreed to her suggestion fora schoolwide commemoration September 15 of the United Nations International Day of Peace.

About 600 people, comprising students, faculty and staff, were given multi-colored ribbons symbolizing unity through diversity. Teachers were provided with Baha’i quotations to help them prepare lessons on cultural diversity and race unity, which they agreed were important issues for the children to learn about.

Throughout the school, posters, ban ners and artwork, all created by the students, were displayed. Many of them bore passages from the Writings of Baha’u 'Ilah or ‘Abdu’l-Baha. One banner, bearing the words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, “As in music, many different notes blend together in the making of a perfect chord,” was pictured along with a brief article in a local newspaper.

This observance of the International Day of Peace was a successful means of impressing upon young and old the importance of the oneness of humanity.

In Oklahoma, the Baha’i communities of Seminole, Shawnee, Pottawatomie and Pontotoc Counties have been collaborating on monthly picnics for race unity. The first picnic, held in Seminole County, drew about 100 people, half of whom were not Baha'is. The speakers for the event, five people representing different races, addressed the theme of race unity and the oneness of mankind. As a result, two American Indians declared their belief in Baha‘u'Ilah.

The second picnic, held September 19 in Shawnee, was attended by 53 people,

Steve and Louise King of Dennison, Texas, share a moment with Mrs. Mary Watson (left) of Ada, Oklahoma, during the Race Unity picnic September 19 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.


dent of Shawnee, called the event the single largest fireside ever given for the American Indians there.

The Baha’is in the area plan to hold a race unity picnic each month until the end of the Holy Year.


U. of Maryland plans formal dedication of first Baha'i Chair for World Peace

Members of the National Spiritual As- courses and conduct seminars that will

INSIDE:

Success in teaching Part 3 of a study guide offering prerequisites from the Guardian

Station of the Bab The Guardian's writings hold key to unlocking its significance

In His presence Recollections by early believers of transforming power of Baha’u'llah

Sacramento ‘Heart-to-heart’ teaching leads to influx of Southeast Asian Baha’is


most of whom were American Indians. Special guests included Scott Baird, wellknown in Shawnee as a champion of race relations; Jack Thorpe, son of the legendary athlete Jim Thorpe and a nationally known leader of the American Indian community; and Rick Sanders, representing the local chapter of the NAACP. Allthree received copies of the publication “Models of Unity.”

Several days before the picnic, mayor Pierre Taron proclaimed September 19 “Race Unity Day” in Shawnee. One of the friends, a long-time resi sembly will be in College Park, Maryland, in January for the formal dedication of the Baha'i Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland.

The Universal House of Justice, in its Ridvan 1990 message to the Baha’is of the world, named the Baha'i Peace Chair as one of several achievements which had helped to extend the “relations, influence and appeal” of the Faith in the eyes of the world. The Peace Chair itself, the House of Justice stated, “will give rise to a great increase in academic efforts to examine the Cause of Baha'u'llah.”

The Baha’i Chair, which was established through donations from the Baha’i community, is one of only three endowed chairs in the University of Maryland's Center for International Development and Conflict Management.

The general aims of the Chair are to conduct and publish research, design

lead toan understanding of the factors that promote ethnic and religious conflicts within and among nations, and will help in the search for peaceful solutions to resolve them.

These studies in world peace and conflict resolution will draw primarily upon Baha’i principles within an interdisciplinary context, while incorporating other valuable models of conflict management currently in operation.

Soheil Badi Bushrui, a fellow and visiting scholar at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management, has been named as the first scholar to occupy the Baha’i Chair for World Peace. His appointment became effective last July 1.

Dr. Bushrui, an internationally recognized scholar of Ango-Irish, English and Arabic literatures, is perhaps best known

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Prerequisites of success in teaching: A study guide (part 3)

IntRODUCTION

This is the third ina series of articles, the intention of which is to delve into a statement, made by the Guardian in The Advent of Divine Justice, which outlines prerequisites of success in teaching the Faith.

Shoghi Effendi drew attention to the importance of deepening our knowledge of the Faith as a preparation for delivering. Baha’u’llah’s Message. In this passage, the Guardian comments on various facets of deepening. The focus of this article is to discuss “delving” into the teachings of Baha’u'llah.

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“Those who participate in sucha [teaching] campaign, whether in an organizing capacity, or as workers to whose care the execution of the task itself has been committed, must, as an essential preliminary tothe discharge of their duties, thoroughly familiarize themselves with the various aspects of the history and teachings of their Faith. In their efforts to achieve this purpose they must study for themselves, conscientiously and painstakingly, the literature of their Faith, delve into its teachings, assimilate its laws and principles, ponder its admonitions, tenets and purposes, commit to memory certain of its exhortations and prayers, master the essentials of its administration, and keep abreast of its current affairs and latest developments.” (The Advent of Divine Justice, p. 49)

AcTION

  • ... delve into its teachings. . . “

“Delving” is a process of exploring the depths of knowledge. To probe into the teachings of the Faith with deep immersion requires spirit and dedication. The Writings are vast, yet our efforts to study His Word reap great rewards.

Every Baha’i has the capacity to study the Faith. Even if reading is difficult, the teachings can be examined and discussed. Adib Taherzadeh, a member of the Universal House of Justice, has commented that “the study of the Faith is so simple that any person with common sense, even if he lacks education, can fully understand its truth, provided his heart is pure. If we look at the talks of “Abdu’l-Baha in the Western world, we notice how in simple language He explained profound subjects” (The Revelation of Bahd’u'llah, Volume III, p. 325).

Just as all Baha’is have the ability to study the Faith, all can aspire to the attributes of a scholar of the Faith. “Baha’i scholarship” is often thought of in the light of worldly scholarship. Yet, unlike worldly scholarship, Baha’i scholarship is a spiritual issue. It is based on the individual's study of the Revelation, not the study of worldly letters and disci postage paid at Evanston, IL, and addition ISSN Number: 1062-1113. Executive edit Associate Editor: Ken Bowers. Art direct American Bahé't welcomes news, lett

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plines. The Universal House of Justice has both stated attributes of the true scholar and put forth the view that scholarship itself will be elevated by this Revelation:

The distinction desired by ‘Abdu'l-Baha for all Baha’is is certainly for attainment by Baha’i scholars, who by following the exhortations of Baha’u'llah to moderation, kindliness, tact and wisdom, may restore scholarship to that high station of dignity and admiration which it formerly held and which is confirmed by the utterances of Baha’u'Ilah. (Bahd't News, June 1979, p. 3)

Deepening prepares us to teach the Faith. When we delve into the teachings, we learn better what the Message truly is and are better able to deliver it in its pure form. But delving into the Writings also assists in “daily deeds of constructive living” because we become more attuned to God's prescription for living. Part of “living the life” of a Baha’i is teaching His Cause to others.

SuPPLEMENTARY REFERENCES “Peruse ye every day the verses re




are realized and understood by mind and heart—so will you become strong followers of the light, truly spiritual, heavenly soldiers of God, acquiring and spreading, the true civilization in Persia, in Europe, and in the whole world. (‘Abdu’l-Baha, Paris Talks, p. 8)

“The Baha’i Faith . . . enjoins upon its followers the primary duty of an unfettered search after truth. . . . “ (Shoghi Effendi, preface to The Promised Day is Come, p. vi)

“To deepen in the Cause means to read the writings of Baha‘u’Ilah and the Master so thoroughly as to be able to give it to others in its pure form. There are many who have some superficial idea of what the Cause stands for. They, therefore, present it together with all sorts of ideas that are their own. As the Cause is still in its early days we must be most careful lest we fall under this error and injure the Movement we so much adore.

“There is no limit to the study of the Cause. The more we read the writings the

more truths we can find in them and the more we will see that our previous notions were erroneous.” (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, in The Importance of Deepening, pp. 28-29, #93)

“A Baha‘i scholar . . . will not make the mistake of regarding the sayings and beliefs of certain Baha'is at any one time as being the Baha’i Faith. The Baha’i Faith is the Revelation of Baha’u'llah: His Own Words as interpreted by “Abdu’l-Baha and the Guardian. It isa revelation of such staggering magnitude that no Baha’i at this early stage in Baha’ jhistory canrightly claim to have more than a partial and imperfect understanding of it.” (The Universal House of Justice, in Bahd’i News, June 1979, p. 2)

Questions

- How can I increase both the time and quality of my study of the Faith?

- What do I need to do to develop my study habits?

- Is my heart engaged in the study of the Faith?




vealed by God. Blessed is the man who reciteth them and reflecteth upon them. He truly is of them with whom it shall be well.” (Baha'w'llah, The Importance of Deepening, p. 2, #5)

“Let not thine ignorance in human learning and thy inability to read or write grieve thine heart. The doors of His manifold grace are within the mighty grasp of the power of the one true God. He hath opened, and will continue to open, them in the face of all them that serve Him.” (Baha‘u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 312)

“The understanding of His words and the comprehension of the utterances of the Birds of Heaven are in no wise dependent upon human learning. They depend solely upon purity of heart, chastity of soul, and freedom of spirit. This is evidenced by those who, today, though without a single letter of the accepted standards of learning, are occupying the loftiest seats of knowledge; and the garden of their hearts is adorned, through the showers of divine grace, with the roses of wisdom and the tulips of understanding. Well is it with the sincere in heart for their share of the light of a mighty Day!” (Baha‘u lah, The Kitab-i-Igan, p. 211)

“Read ye the Hidden Words, ponder the inner meanings thereof, act in accord therewith. Read, with close attention, the “Tablets of Tarazat’ (Ornaments), ‘Kalimat’ (Words of Paradise), ‘Tajalliyyat’ (Effulgences), ‘Ishraqat’ (Splendors), and “Bisharat’ (Glad Tidings), and rise upas ye are bidden in the heavenly teachings. Thus may each one of you be even asa candle casting its light, the centre of attraction wherever people come together; and from you, as from a bed of flowers, may sweet scents be shed.” (‘Abdu'l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu'l-Bahd, pp. 3536)

“The principles of the Teachings of Baha’u'llah should be carefully studied, one by one, until they



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An exciting aspect of the recent observance of International Day of Peace in Olean, New York, was a performance by the 20-member Peace Day Choir directed by Jan Khody, a Baha'i who is a music teacher. The choir, composed of Baha’is and members of other faiths from Jewish to Catholic and Protestant, entertained an audience of more than 100, about 15 of whom were Baha'is.


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Louhelen School hosts Project '92

Project °92, the second annual Conference of Baha'i Youth Workshops, was held in August at the Louhelen Bahai school near Davison, Michigan.

The conference was held to emphasize the growing importance of youth workshops in proclaiming the Cause of God to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Members of workshops from around the country met to discuss ways of combining teaching, deepening and prayer with dramatic and musical presentations to best present the Message of Baha‘u'Ilah to the public.

The conference culminated witha teaching event at a local park where hundreds of people watched performances by the Baha'is. Afterward, many of them asked questions about the Faith and were invited to a subsequent performance.

One of the chief goals of the conference

was to develop a national network of Baha’i workshops, so that youth will be able to coordinate collaborative activities, share experiences, and encourage the development of new groups.

Oscar DeGruy, a Baha’i from Los Angeles and founder of the country’s first Baha’i youth workshop, offered his services to any of the friends who would like to form a workshop in their area. Mr. DeGruy can be reached at the Los Angeles Baha’i Center, 5755 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90016.

In addition, all coordinators of youth workshops are encouraged to contact the Baha’i National Center to be included in the network now being formed. The friends may write to Kathleen Colucci, National Teaching Office, Baha’ i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091, or phone her at 708869-9039.



Stories Wanted: Race Unity Activities

‘The National Teaching Office wants information on various efforts in which Bahi’is are engaged to promote race unity. We would like to be bd share more news and information in upcoming issues of The Ai create a network that will enable the friends througho an replicate successful initiatives. Please send a summary of your efforts with — photographs, when available, to: National Teaching Office, Baha’t Daas” oS ee Phone 708-869-9039; 108-869-024"










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STATION OF THE BAB

To understand its significance, turn to writings of the Guardian

By Ros Stockman

The Holy Year calls us to develop an ever-greater understanding of the station of Baha‘u'llah as the Lord of the Age. An effort to comprehend the station of the Bab, Baha*u'llah’s forerunner, is essential for deepening and strengthening our appreciation of Baha’u'Ilah’s station.

Perhaps the best way to study the Bab’s station is to turn to Shoghi Effendi’s 1934 essay, “The Dispensation of Baha'u'llah,” published ina collection of the Guardian's essays entitled The World Order of Baha'u'llah.

“The Dispensation of

runner.

Shoghi Effendi says little about the Bab’s status as Forerunner, perhaps because the Baha’is at that time emphasized it strongly; for example, he does not mention the Bab as being historically similar to John the Baptist (though the analogy is made in a letter written on behalf of the Guardian in Unfolding Destiny, p. 427). Rather, he constantly turns to the Bab’s second station as an independent Manifestation of God.

Shoghi Effendi notes that the Bab “wielded, toa degree

words: “J am the Primal Point from which have been generated all things. ...I am the Countenance of God Whose splendor can never be obscured, the light of God whose radiance can never fade. ...All the keys to heaven God hath chosen to place on My right hand, and all the keys to hell on My left” (p. 126).

Shoghi Effendi quotes many other words of the Bab about His station, which one must read personally to appreciate and fathom. Shoghi Effendi also recommends reading The Dawn-breakers; he states that his “chief

motive” for “translating and editing


Baha’u'llah” contains a series of


sections that describe the stations, respectively, of Baha'u'llah, the Bab. and ‘Abdu’l-Baha, and explain the significance of the Administrative Order.

The section on the Bab in turn contains several subsections. It begins with a brief one-page description, in the Guardian’s own words, of the station of the Bab. It is then followed by a series of compilations of words by Baha'u'llah, the Bab,


My left.’

The Bab Himself proclaimed His greatness in these words: ‘I am the Primal Point from which have been generated all things. nance of God Whose splendor can never be obscured, the light of God whose radiance can never fade. ...All the keys to heaven God hath chosen to place on My right hand, and all the keys to hell on


| am the Counte Nabil’s immortal narrative” was “to enable every follower of the Faith in the West to better understand and more readily grasp the tremendous implications of His exalted station and to more ardently admire and love Him” (p. 123).

Shoghi Effendi also notes that one must not judge the divine origin and potency of the Bab’s message by the shortness of the duration of the Bab’s dispensation. He quotes Baha'u'llah as saying that the short




and ‘Abdu’l-Baha, respectively,


ness was “foreordained” and that it


about the station of the Bab.

Each of the sections of “Dispensation” follows the same pattern of interpretive overview by the Guardian followed by a series of compilations, which are always in the order dictated by the spiritual stations of the Authors.

It is interesting to note that in 1932, two years before writing “Dispensation,” Shoghi Effendi described the station of the Bab in his essay “The Golden Age of the Cause of Baha'u'llah” (The World Order of Baha'u'llah, pp. 61-63); that description may be viewed as asummary of the later statement, which constitutes an expansion and elaboration on the themes of the earlier work.

Shoghi Effendi characterizes the station of the Bab as “twofold”: that of “divinely appointed Forerunner” of Baha'u'llah and of “self-sufficient Manifestation” of God (p. 123). He notes that this claim “constitutes the most distinctive feature of the Baha’i Dispensation” (p. 123), probably because other dispensations were characterized by only one Manifestation and thus had no Fore


unrivaled by the Messengers gone before Him, the scepter of independent Prophethood” (p. 123). He quotes Baha’u'llah, who says that the Bab’s rank “excelleth that of all the Prophets” (p. 125). No wonder that Shoghi Effendi warns the Baha is against regarding Him “merely as an inspired Precursor of the Baha’i Revelation” (p. 123)!

Tounderline the Bab’s greatness Shoghi Effendi quotes a prophecy discussed by Baha'u'llah (Kitdb-i-[qan, p. 243) that “knowledge is twenty and seven letters. All that the Prophets have revealed are two letters thereof. ... But when the Qa’im [the Bab] shall arise, He will’cause the remaining twenty and five letters to be made manifest” (p. 125). The importance of this prophecy in highlighting the Bab’s significance is indicated by the fact that Shoghi Effendi refers to it five times in The World Order of Baha'u'llah (pp. 24, 25, 62, 100, 125).

The Bab Himself proclaimed His greatness in these

represents a “secret thatno mancan unravel and a mystery such as no mind can fathom” (p. 124).

Shoghi Effendi emphasizes that in spite of the shortness of the Bab’s dispensation, it inspired incredible feats of heroism and was characterized by “miraculous” events such as His martyrdom, and these “should in themselves be regarded as sufficient evidence of the validity of His claim to so exalted a station among the Prophets” (p. 124).

Until the Guardian delineated the station of the Bab in “The Dispensation of Baha*u'llah,” the Baha*is had no clear idea what His unique importance was. Repeated reading of this essay will strengthen our presentation of the Faith to an increasingly interested public as well as deepen our own personal knowledge of the verities of Baha’u'llah’s stupendous Revelation.


“The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions. "—‘ Abdu'lBaha

The American Baha'i welcomes

give a definite promise that this would not be the fate of the revelation of ‘Him Whom God would make manifest,” become universal and include all the people of the world. This shows that we will ultimately succeed. But could we not through our shortcomings, failures to sactifice and reluctance to concentrate our efforts in spreading the Cause, retard the

that it will

freely among one another, the progress of this country will eventually be retarded.

Today, one can easily see that integration of the races, particularly that of blacks and whites, has not taken place. Within the Baha’i community itself there still exists opposition among its various components, black, white, Persian and other,

“Abdu’l-Baha addressed this issue in one of His talks in America, encouraging the mixing of the races, specifically black and white: “Strive jointly to make extraordinary progress and mix together completely. ...You must try to create love

between yourselves; and this love does not come about unless you are grateful to

See LETTERS page 14

letters to the editor on any topic of to interracial dating and marriage.

general interest. The purpose of the “letters” column is to allow a free and open exchange of ideas and opinions, never to denigrate another's views or to attack anyone personally. Opinions ex— pressed in these columns are those of the writers, and are not neces— sarily those of the National Spir— itual Assembly or the editors. Letters should be as brief as possible (a 250-word maximum is suggested) and are subject to editing for length and style. Please address all letters to The Editor, The American Baha’i, Bahd’t Na— tional Center, Wilmette, IL 60091.

realization of that ideal. And what would that mean? It shall mean that we will be held responsible before God, that the race will remain longer in its state of waywardness, that wars would not be so soon averted, that human suffering will last longer.” (Shoghi Effendi, quoted in “Living the Life,” p. 11)

The issue I see today that is preventing the American believers and America itself from realizing their destiny is that of race, specifically the complete integration and assimilation of the races.

Ata Baha‘i workshop a few years ago in Green Lake, Wisconsin, the facilitator, a Persian Baha’i, told participants that, according to the history of past civilizations, America’s decline or rise would be based on its ability to assimilate fully the various races residing in this country.

He went on to say that if the races are unable to blend and mix





Race relations

To the Editor:

“In the Bayan the Bab says that every religion of the past was fit to become universal. The only reason why they failed to attain that mark was the incompetence of their followers. He then proceeds to

a Pictured are many of the Baha is who took rari in a Core Curriculum Teacher Training Conference held September 19-20 and October 3 in San Diego, California. Fi 'y-three participants representing 17 local Assemblies or Baha'i Groups and a dozen Baha'i schools deepened in the Writings, held discussions, consulted, shared ideas, and explored the core curriculum materials developed over the past four years by the National Baha’i Education Committee. As a result of the conference, new Baha'i schools were begun in Imperial Beach and La Mesa, using the core curriculum as their organizing format.



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Job Fairs offer opportunities for overseas employment

UPCOMING JOB FAIRS FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

The following organizations sponsor job fairs for educators interested in finding employment in international schools around the world. Contact each organization for more information about dates, registration deadlines fees, placement services, what schools will attend, what qualifications are required, and additional services.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY: Job Fair, February 5-7, 1993. Contact B.J. Bryant, Director Educational Career Services, 110 Arps Hall, 1945 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1172 for more information. Telephone:6 14-292-274 1.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA: Job fair scheduled from February 12-14, 1993. Contact Don Wood, Overseas Placement Center, 152 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Telephone: 319273-2083.

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AMERICA (AASSA): Job fair scheduled from November 27-29, 1993, at the Langsford Hotel, Orlando, Florida. Schools from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Curacao, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela represented. Applicants who are certified or eligible for certification contact: Kimberly Kourtis, AASSA, 6952 NW S0th St., Miami, FL


DATE

December 27-30, 1992 January 4-7, 1993

Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 1993

LOCATION

Auckland, New Cambridge, MA


If youare hoping to land your first job in

contact you to arrange an interview durin, tors from international schools are tra' interviewing and hiring staff for the next

as well.


UPCOMING JOB FAIRS FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

San Francisco, CA

Columbus, OH Ohio State Univ. February 12-14, 1993 Cedar Falls, IA U. of Northern Iowa February 12-14, 1993 Carmel, CA. IEC February 18-21,1993 Orlando, FL Iss May 9-14, 1993 Puerto Vallerta, Mexico IEC June 25-27, 1993 Philadelphia, PA Iss

to start. You should have made your initial contact no later than the end of December. This gives the school head ample time to review your application and

some of the agencies that recruit educators for positions in international schools

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33166. Telephone: 305-594-3936.

TORC: A division of the National Teachers Placement Bureau, holds numerous job fairs. Contact Don Cermak, Director, TORC, P.O. Box 09027, Cleveland, OH 44109 for information. Telephone: 216-741-3771.

SEARCH ASSOCIATES: P.O. Box 100, Mountaintop, PA 18707, Tel: 717474-0370, Fax: 717-474-0380. Job fairs: Cambridge, MA, January 31-February 3, 1993, contact John F. Magagna, P.O. Box 100, Mountaintop, PA 18707; June

19-21, 1993, contact Dexter S. Lewis, P.O. Box 477, Hendersonville, NC 28739; Miami, FL, February 4-7, 1993, contact Dr. Marie D. Bogat, P.O. Box 601305, N. Miami Beach, FL 33160.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS COOPERATIVE (IEC):

East Falmouth, MA 02536, Tel/

Fax: 508-540-8173. Job fair: Carmel, CA, February 12-14, 1992.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SERVICES (ISS): P.O. Box 5910, Princeton, NJ 08543, Tel: 609-452-0990.


‘Issue forth from cities’ during Holy Year

Q: Is there still a need for international traveling teachers?

A: There are still urgent unmet goals of the Six Year Plan for traveling teachers to Germany (Eastern), Hungary and Yugoslavia. Another 59 countries listed in the adjacent box have written asking for U.S. traveling teachers during the Holy Year. Undoubtedly, the American Baha’i community will be called upon for more traveling teachers in the upcoming Three Year Plan. You are urgently needed.


HOLY YEAR BAHA’I YOUTH SERVICE CORPS TRAININGS: FROM WORLD CONGRESS THROUGH SUMMER 1993

The schedule of upcoming BYSC. training institutes is as follows:

JANUARY 5-10 at Bosch Baha’i School, Santa Cruz, CA. All youth who live on the west coast and in the western states, please note: THIS IS THE ONLY TRAINING THAT WILL BE HELD IN YOUR REGION THIS HOLY YEAR AND UNTILJANUARY 1994.MARCH at Green Acre Baha’i School, Eliot, ME. MAY at the Baha’i National Center, Wilmette, IL. JUNE at Louhelen Baha'i School, Davison, MI. AUGUST 31-LABOR DAY WEEKEND at Louis Gregory Baha’i Institute, Hemingway, SC.

Watch The American Baha'i for exact dates. Remember, you must take part in a training institute before you leave for your post! Make your plans to attend. Write to the Office of Pioneering at the Baha’i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 or phone 708-869-9039.




Q: Am I good enough to be a traveling teacher?

A: “...the glory of our Faith is not that people with unique abilities do the work of the Cause, but that it is done by the sacrifice of loving and devoted souls who arise selflessly to undertake work they feel themselves incompetent, sometimes, to achieve. God works through them and endows them with gifts they did not dream they could ever possess.” (From a letter dated December, 1943, written by Shoghi Effendi)

Q: When is the best time for me to go traveling teaching?

A: “Now is the time that you may divest yourselves from the garment of attachment to this phenomenal realm, be wholly severed from the physical world, become angels of heaven and travel and teach throughall these regions.” (‘Abdu’l-Baha, Tablets of the Divine Plan, p. 11) There are five months left in the Holy Year. There is still time to plan trips for the


UPCOMING PIONEERING INSTITUTES

January 7-10, 1993—Bosch Baha*i School, Santa Cruz, California. March 1993—Green Acre Baha*i School, Eliot, Maine. May 1993—Baha'i National Center, Wilmette, Illinois. June 1993— Louhelen Baha‘i School, Davison, Michigan. Labor Day weekend 1993—Louis Gregory Baha'i Institute, Hemingway, South Carolina.

If you are interested in pioneering, please contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahai National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091, telephone 708-869-9039 or fax 708-869-0247 for more information.





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holiday season and early spring.

Q: Who should Icontactabout my plans?

A: The Office of Pioneering, Baha’i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (telephone 708-869-9039). We will help you get in touch with the appropriate National Spiritual Assembly. It is vital that you do this even if you have been invited or made arrangements with the friends from another country at the World Congress, and even if you will be leaving very soon or are traveling on business.

Q: How should I prepare to go?

A: Prepare spiritually. Pray. “How can I succeed unless Thou assist me with the breath of the Holy Spirit, help me to triumph by the hosts of Thy glorious kingdom, and shower upon me Thy confirmations, which alone can change a gnat into an eagle, a drop of water into rivers and seas, and an atom into lights and suns?” (‘Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i Prayers, p. 186). Meditate on the Writings, especially the Tablets of the Divine Plan, and compilations such as “The Individual and Teaching” and “A Special Measure of Love.” Prepare materially. Make traveling teaching part of your financial plans. Go to your local library to learn about the area where you will travel.

Q: Is there anything I can do if 1 simply cannot go right now?

A: “Center your energies on the propagation of the Faith of God. ...Whoso is unable, it is his duty to appoint him who will, in his stead, proclaim this RevelaBaha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahd’u'llah, pp 196-197)

With our visions broadened by the World Congress, let the American Baha’i community, young and old, arise as never before to blazon the name of Baha*u'llah throughout the globe!



ORT-TERM PIONEER GOALS




Goals. Months AFRICA —_—_ (months) Completed Ciskei D hae 2A Re 7 Guinea-Bissau 12 4 Liberia 12 0 Nigeria 12 17 Tanzania 36 24 Uganda 24 0 Zambia oPidrie y syle Totals 144 106 AMERICAS 4 Argentina 24 0 Bahamas 12 20 Barbados 12 10 Brazil 24 24 British V.1. 12 14 Colombia 24 4 Dominica 12 0 Ecuador 12 18 Guyana 24 46 Honduras 24 27 Jamaica 24 30 Leeward Islands 12 51 Martinique 12 0 Mexico 36 82 Nicaragua 24 2] Panama 36 28 Paraguay 24 0 Puerto Rico 12 3 Uruguay 24 20 Venezuela 12 22 Totals 396 398 ASI India 23 Japan 0 Pakistan 0 Taiwan pala Totals 40 AUSTRALASIA Mariana Islands 24 0 Marshall Islands 12 6

W. Caroline Islands 12 Totals




ONGOING TRAVELING

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

AUSTRALIA; ALBANIA; BAHAMAS; BANGLADESH; BELIZE,; BULGARIA; BURKINA FASO; CAMBODIA; CHINA; CISKEI; COLOMBIA; COOK ISLANDS; COSTA RICA; DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; EAST GERMANY; EQUATORIAL GUINEA; FIJI, FRENCH POLYNESIA; GAMBIA; GERMANY; GUATEMALA; GUADELOUPE; GUINEA BISSAU; GUYANA; HAITI; HONG KONG; HUNGARY; ICELAND; INDIA; IRELAND; ITALY; MALAYSIA; MALTA; MOZAMBIQUE; NEPAL; NEW CALEDONIA; PAKISTAN; PANAMA; PHILLIPINES; PORTUGAL; PUERTO RICO; ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES; SAMOA; SIBERIA; SIERRA LEONE; SWEDEN; TAIWAN; THAILAND; TONGA; TRANSKEI; TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO; TU-VALU; UGANDA; UNITED KINGDOM; VANUATU; WEST LEEWARD ISLANDS; YUGOSLAVIA; ZAMBIA.




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Presenting the Person of Baha

An essay published in Guang Ming, No.10, Sept.-Oct. 1992 .

“The Great Being saith: The man of consummate learning and the sage endowed with penetrating wisdom are the two eyes to the body of mankind. God willing, the earth shall never be deprived of these two greatest gifts.”

In this Holy Year it is useful to reflect on how we present the Person of Baha‘u'Ilah to the Chinese, neither dwelling on metaphysical conceptions more appropriate to the Christian West, nor limiting our vocabulary by simply calling Him a Teacher.

Inthe Tablet of Magstid (quoted above), Baha’u ‘lla refers to Himself as “the Great Being.” Other titles by an posterity will proclaim Him, according to Shoghi



Publishing Trust of Japan announces new edition of

Japan Will Turn Ablaze!

The Baha'i Publishing Trust of Japan is pleased to announce the publication of a revised edition of Japan Will Turn Ablaze!, which has been out of print for many years.

The book has some additions to the Tablets from ‘Abdu'l-Baha, letters from the Guardian, includes some communications from the Universal House of Justice, and 12 photographs. The price is $7 (hardcover) and $6 (softcover).

Also published recently is The Macau Baha‘i Community in the Early Years by long-time U.S. pioneer to Japan Barbara R. Sims. Includes more than 70 photographs. The price is $6.

Both books may be ordered from the Baha'i Publishing Trust of Japan, 7-2-13, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160, Japan (fax O11 81 332040773).

I The Baha'i Funds

Effendi, include “the Judge,” “the Lawgiver,” “the Organizer of the entire planet,” “the Inaugurator of the long-awaited millennium,” “the Establisher of the Most Great Peace,” “the Creator of anew World Order and the Inspirer and Founder of a world civilization.” (God Passes By, pp. 91-92)

Unike the metaphysical titles preferred in the West, these titles are social and functional, and were the titles preferred by many Chinese friends at the Green Acre Conference held in June of this year. Another title, used by ‘Abdu’l wisdom of a sage. But even the superior man, the sage, is not a saint.

According to Jaspers, “The saint is born; he is what he is,” while “the superior man. becomes what he is through self-discipline.” In the words of Confucius, “To have the truth is the path of heaven, toseek the truth is the path of men. He who has the truth finds the right action without pains, achieves success without reflection.” “The superior man’s path is like a long journey; you must begin from right here.” Confucius said of the superior man, “Of myself, I can

u'llah to Chinese seekers

only say that I have striven insatiably to become so. ...”

“Confucius,” says Jaspers, “neversawa saint but he has no doubt they existed in antiquity.” For him, “true history begins with the founders of society and government, manners and customs. At the beginning stand the ideal figures, Yao, Shun, Yu [the half-mythical first Emperors]: they beheld the eternal archetypes in heaven. For these Confucius has the highest praise: “Only heaven is great; only Yao was equal to it.”








Baha in Some Answered Ques Cea sasceteet ari National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States

to the term “saint” used by Progress Update - September Year to Date

Se isk tat hiss a Contributions Sep-90 Sep-91 Sep-92 Buddha, Confcius, ayeeie 2 National Baha'i Fund $3,418,887 $3,799,615 $4,322,523 The Paradigmatic Individu- Baha'i International Fund $221,024 $490,556 $182,845 als (Harcourt, Brace & World, Arc Projects Fund $1,726,512 $337,452 $314,892 New York, 1962), states that Continental Baha'i Fund $116,141 $77,956 $94,380 “Confucius distinguishes four Estate Bequests $386,838 $426,000 $1,719,960 types or levels of man. The 2 31,579 $6,634,600 highest embraces the saints,

those who possess knowledge

from birth. ... The second level Percent Change 90/92 91/92 comprises those who must National Baha'i Fund 26% 14% acquire knowledge by learn- Baha'i International Fund 17% -63% ing; they can become ‘supe- Arc Projects Fund 82% 7% riormen. ‘The men of thethled Continental Baha'i Fund 19% 21% level find it hard to learn, but

they do not let this discourage Estate Bequests 345% 304% them. Those of the fourth level 13% 29% find it hard and make no ef fort. Local Assembly Contribution Goals

“The two middle types are Manual and Automatic Contributions as of October 7, 1992

on the way; they progress

though they may fail. “Only Aggregate Total Commitments $8,961,682

the highest wise men and low- Aggregate Total Contributions $1,317,164

est fools are unchangeable.” Number of LSAs Contributing 1,009

For Confucius, “the supe- Portion of Year Elapsed 44% rior man” combined the man- Average Percent of Goal Met 15% ners of a gentleman and the




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‘International Nights’ series held in Greenwood

A Baha'i teaching institute in Greenwood, South Carolina, comprised of three Baha'i women has sponsored a series of “International Nights” for students at Lander University since last January.

Efforts were coordinated with Lander through its soccer coach, who works with athletes from other countries on a regular basis, and a Spanish instructor who is a member of the Lander International Education Committee.

During the spring semester social gatherings titled “International Time” were

held once a month for four months with an average attendance of 15-20 including overseas students, Lander professors and townspeople.

Countries represented included Australia, China, England, Japan, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the U.S.

The Institute intends to continue sponsoring these social events with the intention of attracting some of the students and faculty to the Faith.


Payments for Huqitiqu’llah should be made to “The Baha'i Huqtqu'Ilah Trust” and sent to one of the Trustees:

Dr. Elsie Austin, _

Silver Spring MD 20901 (Tel. 301-589-8481).

Dr. Amin Banani,

Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Tel. 213-394-5449).

Dr. Daryush Haghighi,

Rocky River, OH 44116 (Tel. 216-333-1506).

Inquiries regarding Huqiqu'llah should be referred to one of the Trustees or to the Office of the Secretariat, Baha'i Huququ’llah Trust,


HUQUQU’LLAH

Rocky River, OH 44116,

Video tapes of talks by the Hand of the Cause of God and Trustee of Huqtqu'llah Dr. Ali-Muhammad Varga, and by Ali Nakhjavani, a member of the Universal House of Justice, are available from the Office of the Secretariat for $6 each (postage included).

Copies of the compilation “Huqtqu’'llah, Extracts from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, ‘Abdu’lBaha, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice” can be obtained from the Baha'i Distribution Service at 85 cents per copy.




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The Universal House of Justice has informed us that the Kitab-i-Aqdas is currently in production. We expect to receive our shipment by February 1993. We are unable to take backorders at this time, but we will keep you informed as additional information becomes available.


Dr. Muhdjir

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A long-awaited biography about hand of the and Knight of Baha'u'llah, Dr. Muhaj man who created an atmosphere of love, tru: fellowship wherever he went. The special qualities which endeared him to his friends—his compassion, generosity, sincerity, and humor—are vividly recalled. His genuine empathy with the common folk in each country, which enabled him to bring tho is upon thousands of indigenous peoples to the Faith, is brilliantly revealed.

Arich variety of sources have been brought together for the first time in this book in order to celebrate the life of the ‘champion of mass teaching,’ including: extracts from Dr. Muhdjir’s diary, personal recollections of Baha’is transformed by his guidance and example, more than 200 photographs illustrating Dr. Muhajir’s journeys around the globe, letters and reports of Spiritual Assemblies and the Universal House of Justice, special chapters devoted to his travels and teaching in Indonesia, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Europe, North America, and South and Central America, and Dr. Muhajir‘s own proposals for proclamation, enrollment, and consolidation in different parts of the world.

This splendid new book will touch the hearts of all those who remember Dr. Muhdjir. It also presents new generations with the example of a life dedicated to emblazoning the Name of Baha’u’llah around the globe. It will inspire all who read it to commit themselves to a campaign of personal teaching befitting the Holy Year. 5-3/8" x 8-3/4", 686pp., contents, about the author, acknowledgments, introduction, foreword, preamble, appendix, notes and references, index Bahd’i Publishing Trust - UK


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This book looks at the Baha’i Faith, the youngest of the worldreligions, from the viewpoint of two Baha’i children. The clear, eas: read text covers family and community life, holy days, basic beliefs, and Baha’i history. Combined with original full-color photographs and illustrations, it conveys in a straight-forward way what it means to be a young Baha’i. This book will be particularly welcomed by teachers working ina multi-faith context because of its s and respect for all the world’s great religious traditions.

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Originally prepared for TV broadcast in Canada, Mr. Douglas Martin, Director of the Office of Public Information at the Baha’i World Centre, talks about Baha’u’Ilah. His engaging comments are based on the recent publication written by the Office of Public Information at the request of the Universal House of Justice. This program is not only an excellent program for Baha’is who are studying the statement on Baha’u’llah, but also provides a fine introduction to Baha’u’Ilah for those encountering the Faith for the first time. Ideal for use at firesides, Baha’i-club meetings, and classes on comparative religion.

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A beautifully produced calendar which details the holidays and holy days of the world’s great religions. Brief explanations are included for the holy days of the following religions: Aboriginal Peoples, Baha’i Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Unitarianism, and Zoroastrianism. A table cont summary of the world’s religious fe: printed at the back, Each month features an attractive full-color reproduction of original artwork, printed on high-quality glossy stock. This calendar will be a favorite for Baha’is and non-Baha’is as well!

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Forever in Bloom

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An art photography book, commissioned

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f! India temple in all four seasons. The text

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period of the India temple and bears

eloquent testimony to the spirit and teachings of the Faith in India and throughout the

world. A letter written on behalf of The Universal House of Justice to the National

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of India, states: As this beautiful edifice has achieved

wide international fame, the publication of a tasteful and artistic rendering of it by a

master photographer was very timely, indeed. This book, entitled “Forever in Bloom”,

will be a beautiful edition to any Baha’ library, and a highly suitable gift for dignitaries

and non-Baha’i contacts on special occasions.

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PER: Dawn-Breakers

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We are pleased to announce that Dawn-Breakers (A history of the early days of the Baha’i Faith) is once again available in Persian. Included in this edition are 231 photographs, a detailed index, and references to the verses in the Qur’An.

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Early believers recount transforming power of Baha'u'llah

By Ken Bowers One of the most distinguished of those who accepted the Cause of the Bab during His lifetime was a certain Shaykh Hasan-i-Zunuzi. This noble and pure-hearted soul, from the moment of his recognition of the Primal Point, devoted his life to spreading abroad the gladtidings of His appearance with all who would listen. In return, the Bab showered Shaykh Hasan with His love and bounties, thereby endowing him with great spiritual knowledge and insight. Shaykh Hasan had the honor of attaining the presence of the Bab a great many times. On one occasion the Bab promised him that

My soul was flooded with joy.”

Thus did Shaykh Hasan come to recognize his Lord.

The story of Shaykh Hasan is not unique, for there were many who, from the first instant, saw in Baha*u'llah everything their hearts desired. Baha’u'llah was the supreme incarnation of God's attributes. Love, might and power emanated from the person of the Blessed Beauty as light emanates from the sun, illuminating the whole world. Baha‘u'llah revealed that He was in Himself the single greatest testimony of God's transcendent power and beauty:

presence of the Blessed Beauty:

“What happened in my heart and soul while I was with Him was an inner and mysterious experience beyond the scope of my words to describe. One of the mullas of Isfahan once asked me, “What did you see when you were in His presence?”

“T said, ‘I had expected to see all sorts of miracles. Ialso had several questions that I wanted to ask. But when Iattained His presence all else became unimportant. I had found the pure water which quenches thirst and gives true life.”

“The mulla asked, “What did you see?” “I saw the form of a human being,’ I



he would have the privilege of meeting the Promised Husayn (the One Whose Herald the Bab was) face to face.

The Bab then commanded Shaykh Hasan to take up residence in his home city of Karbila and remain there until promise was fulfilled. Shaykh Hasan immediately arose to comply with the Bab’s




‘The spiritual transformation experienced by those who have attained the presence of Baha'u'llah is so far above limited human experience that it cannot be described. It is that paradise which is said never to have been seen by mortal eyes, nor experienced by earthly senses.’

replied. ‘But His every step and movement was like a miracle to me. I saw Him and my eyes could take in nothing else, for He is different from all others in His bearing and in His manner. He is unique by Himself. No one in the world could ever be compared to Him. He is the One Whom the Qur’dn has declared to have






wishes. Soon afterward he arrived in Karbila, and there waited patiently for whatever might develop.

The Bab’s prophecy, as it turned out, was not realized.

until some time after His martyrdom. In The DawnBreakers the historian Nabil recounts the marvelous story of how the promise of the Bab was fulfilled, as related to him by Shaykh Hasan:

“Sixteen lunar months, less twenty and two days, had elapsed since the day of the martyrdom of the Bab, when, on the day of ‘Arafih, in the year 1267 A.H. (October 5, 1851), while I was passing by the inner gate of the courtyard of the shrine of the Imam Husayn, my eyes, for the first time, fell upon Baha*u'llah.

“What shall I recount regarding the countenance which Ibeheld! The beauty of that face, those exquisite features which no pen or brush dare describe, His penetrating glance, His kindly face, the majesty of His bearing, the sweetness of His smile, the luxuriance of His jet-black flowing locks, left an indelible impression upon my soul.

“I was then an old man, bowed with age. How lovingly He advanced toward me! He took me by the hand and, in a tone which at once betrayed power and beauty, addressed me in these words: ‘This very day I have purposed to make you known as a Babi throughout Karbild.’ Still holding my hand in His, He continued to converse with me. He walked with me all along the market street, and in the end He said: ‘Praise be to God that you have remained in Karbild, and have beheld with your own eyes the Promised Hu-sayn.*

“TI recalled instantly the promise which had been given me by the Bab. His words, which had regarded as referring to a remote future, I had not shared with anyone. These words of Baha‘u'llah moved me to the depths of my being. I felt impelled to proclaim to a heedless people, at that very moment and with all my soul and power, the advent of the Promised Husayn.

“He bade me, however, repress my feelingsand conceal my emotions. ‘Not yet,” He breathed into my ears; ‘the appointed Hour is approaching. It has not yet struck. Rest assured and be patient.’ From that moment

all my sorrows vanished. ‘Akka.


An interior view of the House of ‘Abbud, one of Baha’u’llah’s residences while He was a prisoner in

“He Who is everlastingly hidden from the eyes of men can never be known except through His Manifestation, and His Manifestation can adduce no greater proof of the truth of His Mission than the proof of His own Person.”

Little wonder, then, that many of those who came into contact with the Divine Luminary were so powerfully affected as to become completely transformed. In the light of His presence these souls flourished and bloomed. Let us again turn to Nabil, who in this wellknown passage, quoted by Shoghi Effendi in God Passes By, recounts Baha‘u'Ilah’s effect on the Babi community of Baghdad in the years prior to His Declaration:

“So intoxicated were those who had quaffed from the cup of Baha’u'llah’s presence...that in their eyes the palaces of kings appeared more ephemeral thana spider's web. ...The celebrations and festivities that were theirs were such as the kings of the earth had never dreamt of.”

“I myself with two others,” he relates, “lived in a room which was devoid of furniture. Baha'u'llah entered it one day, and, looking about Him, remarked: ‘Its emptiness pleases Me. In My estimation it is preferable to many a spacious palace, inasmuch as the beloved of God are occupied in it with the remembrance of the Incomparable Friend, with hearts that are wholly emptied of the dross of this world.”

“Many a night,” continues Nabil, depicting the lives of those self-oblivious companions, “no less than ten persons subsisted on no more than a pennyworth of dates. Noone knew to whom actually belonged the shoes, the cloaks, or the robes, that were to be found in their houses. Whoever went to the bazaar could claim that the shoes upon his feet were his own, and each one who entered the presence of Baha‘u'llah could affirm that the cloak and robe he then wore belonged to him. Their own names they had forgotten, their hearts were emptied of all else save adoration for their Beloved. ..O, for the joy of those days, and the gladness and wonder of those hours!”

Haji Mirza Haydar-‘Ali, one of the Apostles of Baha’w'Ilah, recalled in his memoirs (Stories from the Delight of Hearts) an occasion on which he attempted to describe to a clergyman what it was like to be in the


neither father nor son.”

“*But Baha'u'llah was well known!’ the man replied. ‘And His son, ‘Abbas Effendi, is renowned for His perfections!”

“I saw neither father nor son,” was my response. “Baha'u'llah alone is the Source of God's Revelation. He is the One Who “begetteth not, nor is He begotten.” If you stand before a mirror and speak your name, your image will do likewise, but it is an illusion.’ The clergyman was pleased with my answer and asked me more about the Faith.”

Then there was Ustad Muhammad-‘Aliy-i-Salmani, who served Baha’u' Ilah as His barber and bath attendant. This precious soul, though simple and poorly educated, became so transformed through association with his Lord that he was enabled to compose many eloquent poems that bespoke his devotion to the Beloved of the World. The following poem from My Memories of Bahd'u'llah, translated by Marzieh Gail, tells of a love that is far beyond normal human experience:

Perplexed am I to gaze on Thee Thy beauty to behold.

O what art Thou to me:

My well-beloved or my very soul?

Where’er I look I see

These souls burnt up by Thee:

Moths to Thy candle flame, beyond control. One life is all my capital and store,

And still away from Thee I cannot turn. And freely would I pay it all

To Thee for whom I burn,

If absence does not finish me before.

And though both wise and mad counsel me in turn, What is the use? I'm lost in longing

For Thy tangled hair.

Hast Thou seen how a man will hunt after the water of life,

His object to stay young and fair?

Tam even as he—and a hundred times more.

What harm if Thou my robe of life dost tear?

Of all such borrowed clothes I am stripped bare.

Lettered, unlettered, they all

For a place at Thy table compete.

But I, heart and soul, would be but the dust at Thy feet.

The above are but a few of the innumerable stories of those who knew Baha’u'llah and recognized Him for Who He was.

It was not only the believers who were impressed with the greatness and majesty of Baha’u'llah, however. Countless others who attained His presence, of many nationalities and from every class and profession, went away acknowledging His glory, His knowledge and His wisdom.

There are many stories in the history of the Faith which bear witness to this. There are even recollections from the individuals themselves, perhaps the best known of which is Professor E.G. Browne's narrative of his interview

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with the Blessed Beauty, which includes these telling lines:

“The face of Him on Whom I gazed I can never forget, though I cannot describe it. Those piercing eyes seemed to read one’s very soul; power and authority sat on that ample brow. ...No.need to ask in whose presence I stood, as I bowed myself before one Who is the object of a devotion and love that kings might envy and emperors sigh for in vain.”

Considering the obvious impact Baha’u'llah had on everyone who met Him, one may wonder why it was that some people failed to recognize Him as the Lord of the Age. The answer seems to reside with the people themselves, and is tied to the degree of their spiritual perception. Haji Mirza Haydar-‘Ali offered this significant observation:

“The spiritual transformation experienced by those who have attained the presence of Baha'u'llah is so far above limited human experience that it cannot be described. It is that paradise which is said never to have been seen by mortal eyes, nor experienced by earthly senses.

“The experience is like a tempestuous ocean, each wave of which brings forth pearls of beauty. Yet the waters of this ocean are so blissful that one does not even want to swim, but only wishes to be drowned in its ecstasy. This unbelievable joy often comes and passes like lightning. It is only granted to a few through the special bounty of the Lord, and then it will be manifested only as strongly as their spiritual capacity will allow.”

This would explain why individuals differed in their response to the Blessed Beauty. Using the analogy of the sun once again, only those beings capable of responding to the light will derive any benefit from it. A plant, for example, will grow and thrive in the sun's rays, whereas a rock will remain unaffected.

The appearance of a Manifestation of God always has the result of separating the living from the lifeless. It is a spiritual law as binding as any which operates in the physical universe. As Christ said, “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”

Baha‘u'llah Himself referred time and again to the spiritual qualities a person must have in order to recognize Him. Baha'u'llah, and all the other Manifestations, reveal Their true Selves only to those whose spiritual vision is keen enough to appreciate Their divine attributes. Others, deprived of such vision, will see only Their human qualities, which make Them appear on the surface to be the same as anyone else.

Baha'u'llah explains that these human qualities are among the “clouds” referred to in the Holy Scriptures of past Dispensations, which prevent all but the most sincere from accepting a new Revelation. In the Kitdi Igan Baha’u'llah explains that these “clouds” come in many forms. Among these is the abrogation of the laws and traditions of the past. Another is that the Prophets appear to be entirely subject to human conditions:



“In another sense, they mean the appearance of that immortal Beauty in the image of mortal man, with such human limitations as eating and drinking, poverty and riches, glory and abasement, sleeping and waking, and such other things as cast doubt in the minds of men, and cause them to turn away. ...Even as the clouds prevent the eyes of men from beholding the sun, so do these things hinder the souls of men from recognizing the light of the divine Luminary. To this beareth witness that which hath proceeded out of the mouth of the unbelieversas revealedin the sacred Book: ‘And they have said: “What manner of apostle is this? He eateth food, and walketh the streets. Unless an angel be sent down and take partin His warnings, we will not believe.”

“Other prophets, similarly, have been subject to poverty and afflictions, to hunger, and to the ills and chances of this world. As these holy Persons were subject to such needs and wants, the people were, consequently, lost in the wilds of misgivings and doubts, and were afflicted with bewilderment and perplexity.

“How, they wondered, could such a Person be sent down from God, assert His ascendancy over all the peoples and kindreds of the earth, and claim Himself to be the goal of all creation...and yet be subject to such trivial things?...Were these men, therefore, to discover that a Man, Who hath been living in their midst, Who, with respect to every human limitation, hath been their equal, had risen to abolish every established principle imposed by their Faith—principles by which for centuries they have been disciplined, and every opposer and denier of which they have come to regard as infidel, profligate and wicked—they would of a certainty be veiled and hindered from acknowledging His truth.”

History shows that at the inception of every Dispensation the vast majority of people have been deprived of the bounties of God for the very reasons outlined by Baha'u'llah, His own Dispensation being no exception.

Those blessed ones who did recognize Him, however, must have been transported into a spiritual world far beyond anything even we who follow Him today can

imagine. The Blessed Beauty confirmed





An exterior view of the House of ‘Abbud at ‘Akka.


this in the following passage:

“Invested though each day may be with its pre-ordained share of God’s wondrous grace, the days immediately associated with the Manifestation of God possess a unique distinction and occupy a station which no mind can ever comprehend. Such is the virtue infused into them that if the hearts of all that dwell in the heavens and the earth were, in those days of everlasting delight, to be brought face to face with that Day Star of unfading glory and attuned to His Will, each would find itself exalted above all earthly things, radiant with His light, and sanctified through His grace.”

It stands to reason that there can never be any substitute for the presence of a Manifestation of God inthe world, nor any greater inducement to spiritual progress. What then are we to do, who love Baha‘u’llah and yearn to attain His presence?

Of course, the Blessed Beauty knew full well how heartbreaking it would be for His followers to be separated from Him. Yet separation, ordained by God, was inevitable. In passage after passage, in language of loving compassion, He assured His loved ones that He would continue to watch over

them from His eternal realm.

In the Kitdb-i-Aqdas, revealed 19 years before His Ascension, He addressed these words of tender consolation to His companions and to the generations yet unborn that would long to be near and to serve Him:


The Garden of Na‘mayn (Ridvan) in the vicinity of ‘Akka, one of Baha’u’Ilah’s favorite retreats during His later years.


“Let not your hearts be perturbed, O people, when the glory of My Presence is withdrawn, and the ocean of My utterance is stilled. In My presence amongst you there is a wisdom, and in My absence there is yet another, inscrutable to all but God, the Incomparable, the AllKnowing. Verily, We behold you from Our realm of glory, and shall aid whosoever will arise for the triumph of Our Cause with the hosts of the Concourse on high and a company of our favored angels.”

The Blessed Beauty also left us with His revealed Words, which rank, according to His own testimony, as second only to Himself and His Revelation as “proof of His reality and truth.” Our appreciation of His Words, however, depends on the degree of our spiritual perception, in the same way that those who met Baha'u'llah could only recognize Him if their hearts were pure.

His Writings assure us that those who devote themselves heart and soul to attaining His presence will not be disappointed—that they will, in the world of the spirit, partake of His love and be united with Him.

“Hear Me, ye mortal birds!” is His wondrous and soulstirring summons: “Jn the Rose Garden of changeless splendor a Flower hath begun to bloom, compared to which every other flower is but a thorn, and before the brightness of Whose glory the very essence of beauty must pale and wither.

“Arise, therefore, and, with the whole enthusiasm of your hearts, with all the eagerness of your souls, the full fervor of your will, and the concentrated efforts of your entire being, strive to attain the paradise of His presence, and endeavor to inhale the fragrance of the incorruptible Flower, to breathe the sweet savors of holiness, and to obtain a portion of this perfume of celestial glory. Whoso followeth this counsel will break his chains asunder, will taste the abandonment of enraptured love, will attain unto his heart's desire, and will surrender his soul into the hands of his Beloved. Bursting through his cage, he will, even as the bird of the spirit, wing his flight to his holy and everlasting nest. ...

“The everlasting candle shineth in its naked glory. Behold how it hath consumed every mortal veil. O ye moth-like lovers of His light! Brave every danger, and consecrate yourselves to its consuming flame. O ye that thirst after Him! Strip yourselves of every earthly affection, and hasten to embrace your Beloved. With a zest that none can equal make haste to attain unto Him.

“The Flower, thus far hidden from the light of men, is unveiled to your eyes. In the open radiance of His glory He standeth before you. His voice summoneth all the holy and sanctified beings to come and be united with Him. Happy is he that hath turned thereunto; well is it with him that hath attained, and gazed on the light of so wondrous a countenance.”


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CLASSIFIEDS

Classified notices in The American Baha'i are published free of charge as a service to the Baha'i community. Because of this, notices are limited to items relating to the Faith; no personal or commercial ads can be accepted for publication. The opportunities referred to have not been approved by the National Spiritual Assembly; the friends should exercise their own judgment and care in responding to them.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

THE BOSCH Bah school is seeking a recreational leader for its 1993 summer program. This person will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer session— 10/11 weeks during the summer program—and will be housed on campus. Pay consists of room and board and 20 hours per week at minimum wage. Qualifications include knowledge of basic recre: al activities such as volleyball, swimming, ping pong, baseball/softball. In addition, the person hired will be expected to conduct exercise/acrobics classes and morning jogs/walks, and will be responsible for checking out and maintaining in an orderly fashion all athletic/recreational equipment. dual should also be able to serve as aswimming pool lifeguard, and musical talent would be helpful for sing-alongs and participation as needed during evening. programs. Those who are interested should send a letter of intent to the Bosch School, 500 Comstock Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, or phone 408423-3387 (fax 408-423-7564). Bosch will send an application form to those who ask for it by letter, phone or fax. Those who apply should understand that transportation at Bosch is limited, and the school is a good distance from metro areas, shopping centers or public transport. Service in this position would begin in early June 1993.

THE LOUHELEN Baha‘i School has a regular and continuing need for short-term and long-term volunteers in a variety of areas. Applications to serve are especially invited from individuals and/or couples interested in one-year or longer periods of service.The school is seeking help from professionally skilled Baha‘is able to serve the school for a few days or weeks at regular intervals throughout the year. Especially needed are mechanics; building maintenance and heating/air conditioning specialists; gardeners and agriculturalists; and carpenters to provide scheduled service at mutually convenient times during the year and to help with preventive m: nance programs, seasonally-urgent projects, and special property-enhancement projects. Also needed is a talented gardener or smallscale agriculturalist who can offer long-term full-time service to the school. Room and board and full participatior Louhelen’s active Baha‘i conference schedule and community life are available for the person or couple invited to serv this extremely important role. Those who are interested in any of these positions are asked to write to Dr. Rick Johnson, director, Louhelen Baha‘i School, 3208 S. State Road, Davison, MI 48423 (phone 313653-5033; fax 313-653-7181).

ASSISTANT cook: a full-time position during the summer program (10-12) weeks and part-time the rest of the year (20-30 hours per week depending on the session) at the Bosch Baha'i School. Should have experience in food preparation for large groups—up to 150—breakfast, lunch and dinner. Knowledge of meal planning, menu preparation, nutrition and use of restaurant-type kitchen equipment would be helpful. Housing at Bosch may be available. Please send a letter of intent to the Bosch Baha'i School, 500 Comstock Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone 408-423-3387 or fax materials to 408-423-7564. Bosch will send application forms on receipt of letters of














intent or phone/fax calls. A car is necessary, as the school is some distance from major shopping and population centers.

PIONEERING (HOMEFRONT)

HOMEFRONT pioneering opportunity for a self-starter committed to advancing the race unity teaching work in rural towns and among three Ojibwe Reservations surrounding Bemidji, Minnesota. Live-in situation available with a Baha'i family. Contact the Baha'is of Clearwater County, c/o Jeff and Karen Jentz,

Shevlin, MN 56676, or phone 218-785-2699.

SANTA MARIA, California—center of the very best—about 170 miles north of Los Angeles, 270 mil miles from the Pacific coastline,



perfect retirement area—or Guadalupe, 10 miles north. The Spiritual Assembly of Santa Maria invites you to consider either of these communities as a teaching and consolidation yr more information, please write to the Spiritual Assembly of Santa Maria,

Santa Maria, CA 93456.

THE SPIRITUAL Assembly of Linn County, Oregon, invites you to consider relocating to this area to help strengthen the community of 11 adults and help in the teaching work. We need energetic Baha’is—especially committed couples or families—who can open their home to firesides and teaching teams, and who are willing to drive 30 miles or more to attend functions, as we are a widely scattered community. Hispanic or Asian believers would help us to better exemplify the lovely diversity of humankind. Linn County, with its seat in Albany, is within commuting distance of Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, several community colleges, hospitals, and the state capital, Salem. We offer clean air, natural beauty, plenty of living space, a moderate cost of living, mild climate—and not as much rain as you might think! Act now! Write to Vonnieor Dan Lincoln,

Lyons, OR 97358, or phone 503-859-2390 (evenings).

MOVE where you can inake a difference! The Baha‘is of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, need you to help save their active, 11-year-old Assembly. Broken Arrow (pop. 50,000-plus) is clean, progressive and enjoys a healthy economy and reasonable housing. The area offers excellent educational opportunities it cluding vocational-technical schools, junior colleges and universities. Broken Arrow is 20 minutes by car from Tulsa and 60 miles from four of the state’s largest lakes. For information, write to the Spiritual Assembly of Broken Arrow, P.O. Box 1119, Broken Arrow, OK 74013, or phone Sharon Klemke, 918-4550105.

PIONEERING (OVERSEAS)

URGENT NEED at the School of Nations in Brasilia, Brazil, for an executive director, a kindergarten teacher, and two elementary school teachers. For more information, please contact the Office of Pioneering, Baha’i National Center, Wilmette IL 60091 (telephone 708-869-9039 or fax 708-869-0247 Attn: Office of Pioneering).

EMPLOYMENT opportunities overseas: AFRICA—Cameroon: director, junior high social studies; math, science teachers, librarian. Lesotho: retired couple to serve as caretakers at National Center. Niger: teaching couple. Zambia: primary and middle school teachers; investment and self-employment opportunities. AMERICAS —Aruba: elementary school teachers. Brazil: elementary school teachers, kindergarten teacher. Chile: head of mathematics. Curacao: elementary and secondary school openings. Guatemala: caretaker couple, secondary school math teacher. Venezuela: high school principal. ASIA—Nepal: elementary school music teacher, learning disabilities teacher. Sakhalin: teacher. Thailand: kindergarten and elementary school teachers. EUROPE—Budapest, Hungary: high school counselor, elementary and high school teach











ers. Malta: elementary and secondary school openings. Romania: teachers. For more information about any of these positions, please contact the Office of Pioneering at the Baha'i National Center, Wilmette IL 60091 (telephone 708-869-9039 or fax 708-869-0247 Attn: Office of Pioneering).

ARCHIVES

THE NATIONAL Baha‘i Archives is seeking, at the request of the Universal House of Justice, original letters written on behalf of the Guardian to the following individuals: Maud M. Mickle (died Eliot, ME, 1952), George D. Miller, Julia Keith Ransom Miller, Lelia W. Miller, Margaret Mills, Mountfort Mills (died New York City, 1949), Olga K. Mills, Clifford C. Mitchell, Margaret B. Mitchell and Eugenia Montell. Anyone knowing family members or relatives who might have these letters from the Guardian is asked to contact the National Bahai Archives, Baha’i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (phone 708-869-9039).

THE NATIONAL Bahi‘i Archives is seeking photographs of the following persons to add to its photograph collection: Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum, Ali-Akbar Furdtan, AliMuhammad Varga, John Robarts, Sarah M. Pereira, Wilma Ellis, Magdalene M. Carney, Fred Schechter, Velma Sherrill, Florence Mayberry, David Hofman, David Ruhe, Hugh Chance, Peter Khan and Glenford E. Mitchell. Anyone having photographs they could donate is asked to send them to the National Baha'i Archives, Bahai National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091. Please identify the photograph(s) if possible.

WANTED

AN OPPORTUNITY to be of service to the National Spiritual Assembly: NSA Properties Inc. is looking to purchase a 7-9 passenger van with automatic transmission (new or nearly new). The van will be used to transport members of the National Assembly and visitors to the Baha'i National Center. For more information, Please contact Heather Marshman, NSA Properties Inc. Phone 708-256-6552.

BAHA’f billboard sought for placement on interstate highway. Text must be suitable fora conservative farming area bordering two Ojibwe Indian Reservations; global or eco




scription and cost to the Baha’is of Clearwater County, c/o Jeff and Karen Jentz,

Shevlin, MN 56676, or phone 218-7852699.

WANTED: a copy of the book From Copper to Gold by Dorothy Freeman. If anyone has an extra copy, I would be extremely grateful and more than happy to pay for the book and for postage and shipping. I'm quite anxious to obtain the book to study it and gain knowledge for firesides and other teaching events. Please write to Barbara Anton,

Marblehead, MA 01945, or phone 617-631-8175. THE INTERNATIONAL Bahai Audioisual Center (IBAVC), a field agency of the Universal House of Justice, is looking for writers of radio scripts. We are especially interested in obtaining script series on topical issues such as the environment, racism, and world peace. IBAVC offers scripts to Baha’ communities around the world—a wonderful way to multiply the effects of your teaching efforts. For more information, or to submit scripts, write to IBAVC, _ Maracaibo, Venezuela, or fax (59) (61) 618572 ‘or (59) (61) 912958.

WANTED: your personal “Bahd‘i” stories (audio taped, handwritten or typed) for a collection to be shared at Bahai schools and in book form (the working title is “Stories of Everyday Miracles”). The four categories in which Iam most interested are (1) your personal teaching stories/triumphs; (2) how/when/ where you became a Baha'i (your own story of seeking); (3) stories that confirm “there are no accidents or coincidences”; and (4) your most meaningful “Baha'i” dream (what it was and how it has affected your life choices since).




Don't worry about spelling or grammar. Please take the time to help me record the life stories and Baha’i history that we “children of the half-light” are helping to create. Please send stories to Anne R. Jenison, Lee, NH 03824 (phone 603-659-3868).

FORUM, a new international Baha’i magazine, is being published under the auspices of the National Spiritual Assembly of New Zealand. The quarterly magazine, whose purpose is to bring Baha'is closer together by promoting an exchange of information and ideas, invites contributions from writers. If you have something to offer, or would like more information about the magazine, please write to Forum, c/o The Marshall Family,

Dunedin, New Zealand (phone/fax (64 3) 473-7279).

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, is known as the City of Festivals, and the Spiritual Assembly of Milwaukee would like to make Race Unity Day/Weckend one of the best festivals of them all. This year’s event, the only one in the city promoting its cultural diversity, drew more than 1,000 people. To make it an even greater success, the friends are looking for entertainers from diverse backgrounds. If you are interested in taking part, please send a letter outlining talent and fee considerations to: Race Unity Day Task Force, Milwaukee Baha’i Center, 2526 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205.

TAMSEEKING biographical information, photographs and personal anecdotes about Mary Tucker Hatcher to augment some notebooks and audio taped interviews that have been placed in my keeping. The information gathered will be organized into book form, with emphasis on Mary's career as a Baha'i teacher and homefront pioneer in New Hampshire. Please send any photos, letters or your handwritten, typewritten or taped reminiscences (don’t worry about spelling, grammar, etc.) to Anne R. Jennison,

Lee, NH 03824 (phone 603659-3868).

WANTED: correspondence from isolated believers. Knowing how lonely it can be, especially on Feasts and Holy Days, I would like to start a correspondence club to bring isolated believers together to discuss successes, problems, teaching efforts, and to deepen on matters of the Faith. Please write to M.J.A. Isaacs,

Alpine, TX 79830. All correspondence will be answered.

MISCELLANEOUS

THE INTERNATIONAL Baha'i AudioVisual Center (IBAVC) will be publishing a catalog of materials related to the Holy Year (including videos, audio cassettes, radio programs, slide sets). The catalog will list information on what is available and who is distributing it. If you would like your materials to be included, please write to IBAVC,

Maracaibo, Venezuela, or fax the relevant information to (59) (61) 618572 or (59) (61) 912958.

A RESOURCE LIST of Baha'i environmental professionals is being compiled, the immediate purpose of which is to include Baha‘is in overseas environmental projects with international agencies. Opportunities may be short-term or long-term with a special focus on projects in Eastern Europe. The list is being compiled in consultation with the Baha'i International Community Office of the Environment and the International Teaching Center. If interested, please forward your résumé to Alexander Tavangar, Geo-Environmental Consultants Inc., 55 Valley Stream Parkway, Suite 140, Malvern, PA 19355. Fax 215-251-2366; telephone 215-251-0900.




FRENCH POLYNESIA!

French-speaking traveling teachers are needed to raise the call in French Polynesia. Help contribute to the goal of forming a National Spiritual Assembly there by Ridvan 1993. Contact the Office of Pioneering as soon as possible.




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One thousand, four hundred people embraced the Cause during the “Gift to Baha'u'llah” teaching campaign held during May and June in Kenya. The campaign, organized to usher in the Holy Year, also led to the reactivation of nine existing local Assemblies, the formation of six new Assemblies, and the opening of four new localities.

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The National Spiritual Assembly of Romania reported this summer ona number of “new victories won by the community of the Most Great Name in Romania.” Teaching campaigns were begun following the National Convention in May, with theirnumber growing to four by the end of July. The first campaign, which ended the last week of July at the Baha‘i Summer School, resulted in more than 800 new Baha'is. Consolidation efforts were directed toward their immediate deepening; they were encouraged to join teaching activities, and many of them did so— some even undertaking traveling teaching trips only a few days after their enrollment. Two institutes to train teachers have already been held with the help of Ed Diliberto, a Baha'i from the U.S., thus enlarging the human resources of Romania's national community.

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More than 500 Baha‘is from 30 localities attended a National Gathering held in August in the village of Unyetu, Zimbabwe. A teaching campaign held in the area immediately after the Gathering led to the enrollment of about 300 new believers including some village head men and their families. Sixty-four new localities were opened to the Faith and four new local Spiritual Assemblies formed.

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Teaching activities during July and Au gust in Hungary resulted in 30 people



embracing the Faith including the first Hungarian gypsy ever to enroll. New towns were opened to the Faith in various parts of the country, and existing communities were strengthened. °

Three people in the virgin territory of Tasiilaq/Ammassalik, Greenland, embraced the Cause in August. They were taught by a traveling Baha’i who was on an airplane that was forced to land there due to bad weather. The new National Teaching Committee of Greenland has been assigned the task of deepening these friends, and of working to form a local Spiritual Assembly in the area.

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Dilib Barde, a young Baha‘i from Panchgani, India, recently traveled for three months in Maharashtra. “His efforts,” said a report from the National Spiritual Assembly, “have resulted in the formation of three new local Spiritual Assemblies—in Velune, Adhepuri and Asre—and in 56 new believers being won over.” His other pastime has been to work with pre-youth and youth in Kadegaon, helping them to express their feelings. about caste differences and untouchability through skits and plays.

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During July, traveling teachers to Bishkek, Kirghyzstan, in Central Asia enrolled more than 230 people in the Faith.

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Also in July, five Baha‘i youth traveled to Likoma Island, Malawi, to teach the Faith, returning with the news that 32 new believers had embraced the Cause of God.

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Thirteen people including nine from the gypsy community embraced the Faith during the Baha'i Summer School held in August at the Baha’j Center in Nicosia, Cyprus. The school was well-publicized, and street teaching by young Baha‘is drew a number of young people to the Baha’i activities.

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A Teacher Training Conference, called

by the European Baha‘i Youth Council

and held August 7-14 in Brno, Czechoslovakia, has launched 14 teams of youth who plan to travel across Europe “to bring the light of Baha‘u'llah’s redeeming Message to the hearts of the people of Europe.”

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During a conference on Baha'u'llah held May 29 in Tarragona, Spain, the eminent Catalan writer and poetess Olga Xirinacs praised the writings and teachings of Bahd‘u'llah, quoting from The Hidden Words and the Kitdb-i-Iqan and saying, “This is a Faith of progress and comprehension, and contains the necessary elements for making happy those men and women who listen to and practice the words of a Messenger of God Who was called Baha‘u'llah.”

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Following strong rains that flooded the Cautin River in the [Xth Region of Chile recently, three youth from Radio Baha’i set out to see if the Mapuche friends were well. They had to swim, swallowing mud and water, to reach the area. The young Bahda‘is then helped the Mapuche believers and conveyed messages for them.

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The National Spiritual Assembly of Belize has focused teaching work this year on raising up 19 Baha‘i communities with functioning local Assemblies with active teaching plans of their own. More than 50 men, women, youth and children have taken an active part in “Project 19,” aided by a dance group, The Eternal Flame, composed of Baha‘is from Arizona. Among the initial successes: seven enrollments in Sand Hill, and four in Valle de Paz.

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On April 10, the Faith was recognized by the Republic of Slovenia inan official document signed in Ljubljana.

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In Austria, Channel | Television broadcast four fiveminute programs about the ith during May. The first, aired May 2, was filmed dur





In Togo, students at the R:

ceremonies used to welcome new-born babies in 15 countries. The children then act out scenes

of welcome from various cultures.


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The drainage system for the gardens of the Terraces is being put in place at the Baha’i World Center in Haifa, Israel. The dramatic slope of Mount Carmel, and the Mediterranean weather patterns, have offered unique design parameters for the Terrace gardens.

of a two-part interview with Margit Plank who spoke about Baha‘u'llah; the fourth, called “Homeland, Strange Homeland,” was filmed during the commemoration at the Palais Ferstel in Vienna of the centenary of the Ascension of Bahd‘u'llah.

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In Khulna, Bangladesh, two meetings

were held at the Baha‘i Center to commemorate the centenary of the Ascension of Bahd‘u'llah. At the second, a public meeting, the audience totaled more than 200. After parts of the Bahd‘i speaker's talk were broadcast June 5 on Radio Khulna, four inquirers went to the Baha'i Center where they all declared themselves Baha'is and were enrolled in the Faith.

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The National Spiritual Assembly of the

Congo Republic has joyfully announced that the large Baha’i National Center complex in Brazzaville, which had been occupied for the past 14 years by a government ministry, has been officially transferred back to the Baha’i community.

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May Eshraghi, a 12-year-old Baha'i from Victoria, Australia, was one of 20 young people who represented their countries at the Global Children’s Hearing, held during the United Nations Earth Summit last June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was the youngest of all the world’s representatives at the event.

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A one-day medical camp organized by the State Baha’i Council of Jammu and Kashmir, India, in July brought free medical, skin and eye care to 236 patients. The success of the well-equipped camp was due to the selfless devotion and professional efficiency of the three Baha'i doctors who performed the service voluntarily.

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A Baha‘i children’s class has begun in St. Petersburg, Russia. Each Saturday at the studio of a Baha’i artist, about 30 people gather to study prayers, listen to stories of the world’s religions, draw and sing.

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In August, 75 people attended the first national Baha’i Summer School to be held in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Christopher Sprung, secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly of Germany, was an honored guest.


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SACRAMENTO

‘Heart-to-heart’ teaching leads to influx of Southeast Asians

The Baha‘i community of Sacramento, California, was greatly blessed this past summer when 42 people of Southeast Asian background declared their belief in Baha‘u'llah.

These friends were drawn to the Faith through heart-to-heart interaction with American Baha'is who visited them in their homes and invited them to firesides and other Baha'i gatherings.

In October, 80 Hmong Baha'is from Sacramento (30 adults and 50 children) took part in the District Convention.

The Hmong Baha’is greatly enriched the diversity of the event while playing some key roles. Mrs. Bao Thao served as one of the tellers, and Mrs. Sia Thao read an opening prayer. Sia and her family joined the Faith less than two weeks before the Convention.

Some of these newly declared Southeast Asian Baha’is are children. To help them learn about Baha'u'llah and His teachings, the community has been holding children’s classes every Sunday.

A member of the Baha‘i Hmong Teaching Institute for the Sacramento area reports that the classes are attended regularly by 25 children, all of Hmong background except for two Vietnamese and one American. The children range in age from 5 to 14 years.

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The Baha'i Hmong Teaching Institute of the Sacramento, California, area held a festive picnic in August, attended by many Hmong Baha'is and their families. A large banner proclaimed the name of Baha'u'llah.







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the whites, and the whites are loving toward you, and endeavor to promote your advancement and enhance your honor.

“This will be the cause of love. Differences between black and white will be completely obliterated; indeed, ethnic and national differences will all disappear.” (The Promulgation of Universal Peace, pp. 45-46)

Over the years I have seen in several Bahai communities the lack of encouragement or support for the union of Baha'i youth of various racial backgrounds. Because of the history of race relations in America, I can understand

the concerns and attitudes of Baha’is and parents, but I would hope that the Baha'i community has matured to the point where the children of Baha'i families can date and even marry Baha‘is or non-Baha‘is of different racial backgrounds even though their parents may not wish to do likewise.

If we can remember the words of *Abdu’l-Baha and the Guardian and translate them into action, perhaps we may soon see the fulfillment of our prophesied destiny.

Bill Irving Waco, Texas


Unsung heroes of the Cause To the Editor:

They say you know you're getting older when your eyes gravitate to the obituary page of a newspaper. I don’t know if this is true, but I do find myself reading the “In Memoriam” section of


THE EIGHTH ANNUAL GRAND CANYON BAHA'I CONFERENCE

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Confirmed Speakers: Dr. Suheil Bushrui Counselor Dr. William Roberts Dr. Jennah Khodadad Dr. Lameh Fananapazir

Featuring: Hooshmand Aghili K.C. Porter John Cook Eternal Flame Grand Canyon Baha'i Choir and many more

Extensive Youth Workshops

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the silent auction to raise funds for The ARC Project

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The American Baha’i and seeing there the names of too many wonderful Baha'is whose paths I've had the good fortune to cross over the years.

With each name (and especially those I remember with such fondness), I wonder what marvelous stories each has taken into the next life that weren't recorded for future generations here on earth about their struggles to spread the Message of Baha’u'llah to the waiting masses.

Recently the name “Genelle Grimsley”

TRAVELING TEACHING CALENDAR

UGANDA: Baha’i International Youth Conference, December 25a:

NEW ZEALAND: Hui (gathering) of Indigenous Women of the World, February 3-8 1993, Christchurch. Forum on “The Equality of Menand Women,” followed by two days of activities around the topic, February 13-15, Wellington. Hui celebrating the inauguration of the Covenant of Baha’u'llah, February 24-28, Turanqawaewae Marae (central North Island).

Call or write for complete information: Office of Pioneering, Baha’i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (phone 708-869-9039; fax 708-8690247, Attn: Office of Pioneering).






appeared, and I choked back a lump in my throat as I recalled the days of “mass teaching” in South Carolina in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, how I came to play a small part in it, and in so doing had the bounty of meeting and knowing Genelle.

I felt an immediate urge to write my own brief testimonial to this physically small but spiritually gigantic woman from a small town in South Carolina.

In 1971 I was in my seventh year as a Baha'i with a few years of pioneering overseas behind me when the opportunity arose to take a civil service position in South Carolina. Since I had heard of the tremendous teaching victories there, I accepted the offer without hesitation.

For those who don’t know, much of the success of the mass teaching effort in those early days in South Carolina was due to the material, physical and spiritual sacrifices of four “chiropractor” families. Genelle and her husband, Lee, were one of those families.

Iwon'tname the others here, but the privilege of having known these remarkable Baha'is who had the courage to stand up for change ina state where, not too many years before, the races could not and did not mix, and the memories of standing in open fields in huge “circles of unity” with blacks and whites holding hands and singing the inspiring music that emerged from the mass teaching efforts, lift me up when I am down and will assuredly inspire future generations of Baha'is who read of their heroic exploits.

It is too late for me to say goodbye to Genelle; but to those of you who are still physically among us, it is not too late to thank you and your families for the sacrifices you made in helping to carry out the greatest teaching effort in the history of the U.S. Baha’i community.

Richard Hatch Bloomington, Indiana






National Assembly seeks information

Anyone who knows the current whereabouts of Mr. Francis O'Campo or Karen Bailey (also known as Karen G. Bailey, Karen Heather Bailey, Karen Wheatfield, or Doreen Bailey) is asked to contact the National Spiritual Assembly's Office of Community Administration, 708869-9039.

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Dr. Marian Davis-Lawyer, a Baha'i pioneer to ntiane, Laos, wears a traditional Lao hill tribe (Akha) costume.

Dr. Marian Lawyer, to Southeast Asia, visits U.S. Baha'i commun

Dr. Marian Davis-Lawyer, a Baha'i pioneer to Southeast Asia for more than 30 years, visited a number of Baha‘i communities in the U.S. prior to the World Congress.

Dr. Lawyer, a professional educator, spent many years in Thailand and is now pioneering in Laos. During hermany years in Southeast Asia she has learned much about the languages and cultures of the people among whom she has served.

Her purpose during her visit to communities in the U.S. was to greet Baha‘is of Hmong background in those communities and to help Baha'is in America develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the Southeast Asian people and their cultures. This can lead to better friendship and cooperation between Southeast Asian and American Baha‘is, thus enriching Baha‘i community life.

In July, Dr. Lawyer was a featured speaker at the Southeast Asian Helpers Conference held at the Louhelen Baha‘i School, the theme of which was “Connecting the Hearts of the Southeast Asians to Baha‘u'llah.” She spoke about the Bahd’is as one family and shared stories, arts and crafts from Laos.

Among the communities she has visited since then are Long Beach, Sacramento, Modesto and Fresno, California; and St. Paul, Minnesota.

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for his seminal studies in English of the works of W.B. Yeats and for his translations of Yeats’ poetry into Arabic.

Dr. Bushrui is active in many international organizations dedicated to the promulgation of peace and conflict resolution. He is a founding member of the First International Dialogue on the Transition to a Global Society, organized in collaboration with the Landegg Academy (Switzerland), the Club of Rome, the Vienna Academy and the Council of Europe and UNESCO.



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William Cleveland, vicemayor of Alexandria, Virginia (center), accepts a copy of ‘The Vision of Race Unity’ from a delegation of Baha'is that includes (left to right) Betty Nugent, Paul Glist and Harvey Wiener. Also present was Mr. Cleyeland’s wife, who is standing to his left. The presentation was made on September 15.



News in brief

Glendale Baha'is reach out on radio to troubled Los Angeles

In the aftermath of the riots in Los Angeles, California, the healing message and Name of Baha‘u'llah reach out to thousands of radio listeners each week through a late-night talk show sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of Glendale.

The program, entitled “The Baha’i Faith in Southern California,” is broadcast each Saturday from 11:30 p.m to midnight on KIEV, 870 AM.

Using as their theme “Walking the Spiritual Path with Practical Feet,” Baha‘i guest speakers discuss the mission and teachings of Bahd’u'llah and, how they have affected their lives, then respond to telephone questions from listeners.

Since its inception last April, the program has examined a variety of issues including Baha’i answers to racism, bringing together diverse cultures, and the independent investigation of truth.

The program will continue through the Holy Year.

On November 12, “The Kingfisher’s Wing,” a one-man dramatic work based on the story of Aqa Buzurg (Badi‘), his heroic mission to deliver Baha‘u'llah’s sacred missive to Nasiri‘d-Din Shah, and his martyrdom at the hands of the Shah’s executioner, Kazim Khan, began a threemonth tour of communities in the U.S. and


“O Friends!

Abandon not the everlasting beauty for a beauty that must die, and set not your affections on this mortal world of dust.”

—Bahd’u'lléh




Donald Carter, well-known community leader, dies at 89

Donald Carter, a Baha'i who was a wellknown community leader in Adrian, Michigan, died August 23. He was 89 years old.

Mr. Carter, who earned a bachelor's degree from Siena Heights College while in his 70s and later received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the school, served two terms on the Adrian City Commission and helped start the foster grandparents program at the Adrian Friendly Center. In 1988 he was nominated for the Living Legacy Award which honors black leaders across the U.S.

Canada.

The production, created and performed by William George of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, under the guidance of a committee of the Spiritual Assembly of Bethlehem and in consultation with non-Baha’i theatre professionals, uses shadow play, acting, puppetry, mask/movementanda powerful text.

It is directed by Augustine Ripa, chairman of the Speech and Theatre Department at Lehigh University, with original music composed by Jerry T. Bidlack.

The tour, sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of Dover, Delaware, includes performances in California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, the Maxwell Baha‘i School in Canada and the Native American Baha‘i Institute in Arizona.

For more specific information about the tour or the play, write to Bill George, Bethlehem, PA 18015, or phone 215-867-3169.

Robert James Schoppert, Tlingit artist, dead at age 45

Robert James Schoppert, a Tlingit Indian artist and poet who was a former member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Alaska and a former Auxiliary Board member in the U.S., died September 2 in Ojai, California. He was 45 years old,

Mr. Schoppert’s work has been exhibited widely and is included in the Alaska Contemporary Art Bank and in museum collections in Alaska and elsewhere.

Asa member of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, he was a leading force behind initiating the Athabaskan Fiddlers Festival.

IN MEMORIAM.

Jalil Afshani Buena Park, CA January 1, 1992

Nora Balderas

Mildred K, Hyde Haverhill, MA September 1, 1992

Moses Jackson

San Luis, CO Dawson, GA February 8, 1990 Date Unknown Annie J. Brown R.J. Jenkins Joshua Tree, CA Dawson, GA

Date Unknown Joe Johnson

September 1992 Donald Carter

Adrian, MI Lilly, GA August 23, 1992 Date Unknown Ellis Coker Irene Kapelac Columbia, SC Green Bay, WI Date Unknown August 15, 1992 Suzy M. Day Rogene King Bisbee, AZ Wichita, KS September 4, 1991 August 28, 1992 B. Corinne Drake Mary L. Smith Brantwood, WA Oxnard, CA

August 9, 1992 Sarah H. Harris

August 27, 1992 Daisy Bell Little

Bisbee, AZ Perry, GA February 8, 1992 September 7, 1992 Ruth Hawthorn Lessie L. Love

W. Lafayette, IN The Village, OK September 19, 1992 June 6, 1992 Raymond Helmick Beatrice Lujan Phoenix, AZ La Jara, CO

Date Unknown July 12, 1992 Myrtle Hopper Jeanette McCabe Hemet, CA Chagrin Falls, OH March 2, 1992 August 2, 1992

Kuros Meshki Robert J. Schoppert New York, NY Ojai, CA

May 1990 September 3, 1992 Vernon Miles Jr. Mohammad Shamsian Norfolk, VA Los Angeles, CA

September 9, 1992

Enayatullah Monjazeb Irma Bell Shorter Stillwater, OK Byronville, GA August 24, 1992 Date Unknown

Shirley Morris Irvin Somerhalder W. Lafayette, IN Rockford, IL September 19, 1992 June 26, 1992

Ezzatullah Nazari Howard A. Thomas Santa Monica,CA Roy, UT September 29, 1992 June 10, 1992

Navaab M. Pike Jenny Weisz Beaverton, OR Los Angeles, CA Date Unknown August 27, 1992

Date Unknown.


Lawrence Preston Lillian Wilson Independence, KS Claypool, AZ 1990 Roosevelt Wilson Altadena, CA Claypool, AZ April 10, 1992 1991 Nancy Ritter Ruth Wood Salt Lake City, UT Tucson, AZ.

August 7, 1992 September 21, 1992

Lucy L. Ross Lucille Wright Perry, GA Flushing, MI April 1992 1992

William Sampson _ Willy Yanez Cordova, MD Harlingen, TX Date Unknown May 17, 1992

Qawi B.E. 149 / Novemser 23, 1992 [Page 16]16 The American BaHA'i ~


CALENDAR OF EVEN

DECEMBER

4-5: African-American Teaching Institute, organized by the Michigan Black Men's Gathering, Louhelen Bahé‘i School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.

4-6: National Women's Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (not Bahd’i-sponsored). For information about registration, phone 305-946-9363.

5: “Seven Valleys, Four Valleys: Faith Development” (Paula Drewek), Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.

11-13: “Rendezvous of the Soul,” a special Holy Year program for personal reflection, Bosch Baha'i School. For information, phone 408-423-3387.

12: “Personal Implications,” Accepting the Challenge of Leadership: Center for Interracial Unity Series, Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.

23-27: Winter I (General Session, all ages), Bosch Baha'i School. David Hofman, retired member of the Universal House of Justice, “A Provocative Study of the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Baha”; Ron Gilpatrick, “The World Congress: Reflections and Opportunities”; Gilpatrick and Sheila Banani, “A Fundamentally Different Order.” For children: “A Covenant Is a Promise.” International folk dancing, wi holiday activities. To register, send $80 deposit for each person to Bosch Bah: 500 Comstock Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; MasterCard/VISA, phone 408-423-3387.

25-28: Eighth annual Grand Canyon Baha'i Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. The conference begins at 9 a.m. on December 25. Rooms from only $40. Youth workshops, entertainment, top speakers (Dr. William Roberts, Dr Suheil Bushrui, others). For more information please phone the GCBC hotline (24 hours a day), 602-3759951.

27-31: Mid-Winter Youth Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of Warrensville Heights. Ages 13 through early 20s. Cost is $95. To register, send $30 by December 4 to Baha'i Youth Board of Greater Cleveland, c/o Nevin Jenkins,







At this year’s Asian Celebration, one of the most enjoyable events held in Eugene, Oregon, local Baha'is staffed an information table on the Faith and also manned the other half of the table to provide information about the work of the Pearl S. Buck Foundation, which offers help to Amerasian children in five countries. Pictured at the Baha'i table are (left to right) Jesse McManus, T.J. McManus, Theo Gustafson, Thanya Jackson (a student recently arrived from Thailand), Alia Gustafson and Tore Gustafson. Robyn Morris, a festival-goer who visited the Baha'i table, declared her belief in Baha'u'llah four weeks later. (Photo by Jack





























registrar, Cleveland, OH 44122, or phone 216-283-8526 or 216ef 247-2135. Tat ebcayaafe Lita Thi ob a) Soa orcs pmotor yours I aes SETTLE Recto Se oat tai Mates EFL NACIR AND 27-Jauuary2: Winter School session, Loutielen Bahé'i School. For information, phone: | | teccusvour | tose ou ming iio MANAGE: LD-NUMBERSioallnbtuareiSsen || 313-653-5003. | | NEW appress. Seder who i be tected by Ss clare | 30-January 3: Winter II (General Session, all ages), Bosch Baha'i School. For program 1 yo know whi your now olds wil bo | | details, see Winter I Session (December 23-27). To register, send $80 deposit for each rson to Bosch Bahai School, 500 Comstock Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; MasterCard/ pe eae | VISA, phone 408-423-3387. je | 31-January 2: South Carolina Baha'i Winter School, Louis G. Gregory Baha'i IniD Tie stitute, Hemingway, South Carolina. For information, phone 803-558-5093. | % iD Title | JANUARY lg | 1-3: Louisiana Baha'i Winter School, Fontainebleau State Park near Covington. Nat [a a | | West, registrar: Avondale, LA 70094 (phone 504-436-4958). 4 7-10: Pioneer Training Institute, Bosch Baha'i School, Santa Cruz, California. For ‘pa Tie | | information, phone the Office of Pioneering, 708-869-9039. t aE San aerrree 4 9: “Sacrifice” (Dr. Curt Russell), Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 313y 5: , ESS: | | | 653-5033. ;

9-18: King Week ‘93, Atlanta, Georgia. Theme: “Where do we go from here? | . | | Nonviolence: Learning it, living it, teaching it.” For more information on King Week |e P.O. Box or Gtr ailing ars | | events and how you can take part, contact Paula Trail, 404-426-7713,

\ | 15-17: “Rendezvous of the Soul,” a special Holy Year program for personal reflection, saa “ApatnentWtapplcaiey Bosch Baha'i School. For information, phone 408-423-3387. FEBRUARY eae Gy | ‘ommemoration of the 130th anniversary of the introduction of the Faith in China, Grand Hotel, Taiwan. Sponsored by the National Spiritual Assembly of Taiwan. Sa Tip code Si Zipcode It is hoped that Bahé’is who once pioneered to Taiwan will be able to return to see the - - wonderful results of their efforts throughout Taiwan. | Be yee ee ee | 6: “Prayer and Meditation” (Melanie Smith), Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, | | | phone 313-653-5033, | Ree of ew Ha Commeniy Moving aac Trex oof Pas a Nes | Commitment in Action,” Eagle Institute Youth Series, Louhelen t ; 1 | Baha'i School. For information, phone 313-653-5033. [7 Weer eanoaieigse | 20: “Historical and Cultural Perspectives,” Accepting the Challenge of Leadership: \ |_| Center for Interracial Unity Series, Louhelen Baha‘t School, For information, phone 3133.

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[O wcibrathavettesamcttiane We [J the lt nace al adsses on or | [=] Ourouscoldmeeives cal onc copy 26-28: Baha'i Health and Human Services Conference, Louis G. Gregory Baha'i In[A cortot watt extn copies, 20 pease sae latcls do nt match, We have of The American babii. twish to | | stitute, Hemingway, South Carolina. For information, phone 803-558-5093.

camel he co pet) nD. tabwtaenelfinty | sce morc, vey ame, 27: “Bahé‘u'llih’s Writings: Tablet to the World” (Rene Steiner), Louhelen Bahé‘i \ Metaierneeics cote osm ho |_| School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.

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Pioneer Training Institute, Green Acre Baha'i School, Eliot, Maine, and Bahé‘i National Center, Evanston, Illinois. For information, phone the Office of Pioneering, 708-869-9039.

‘ 12-14: “The Kitéb-i-Aqdas: Baha‘u'llah’s Most Holy Book,” Eagle Institute Youth Series, Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.

20: “Bahd‘u'llah’s Writings: The Kitab-i-Aqdas” (Dr. Juan Cole), Louhelen Baha'i

School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.

APRIL

24: “Love and Law” (speaker to be announced), Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.


MAY

Pioneer Training Institute, Baha'i National Center, Wilmette, IL. For information, phone the Office of Pioneering, 708-869-9039.

15: “Making a New World Order in Our Backyard,” Accepting the Challenge of Leadership: Center for Interracial Unity Series, Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 313-653-5033.

JUNE

Pioneer Training Institute, Louhelen Baha'i School, Davison, Michigan. For informa tion, phone the Office of Pioneering, 708-869-9039. SEPTEMBER

Pioneer Training Institute, Louis G. Gregory Bahé‘i Institute, Hemingway, South

Carolina. For information, phone the Office of Pioneering, 708-869-9039.

BAHA'i NATIONAL CENTER 112 Linden Avenue

Wilmette, IL 60091







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