U.S. Supplement/Issue 32/Text

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NSA Announces Nation-wide Institute Series Two Week Ends in November

The National Spiritual Assembly is calling a series of week-end institutes for registered believers, adults and youth, to be conducted by members of the Auxiliary Boards and of the National Spiritual Assembly on the dates and at the places listed below. Since it is necessary to send this information to print before the host cities have completed the details a few minor changes may be necessary; therefore the friends are requested to watch their area teaching committee bulletins and to keep in touch with the nearest assemblies regarding the exact location of the meeting places.

The purpose of these institutes is to discuss and clarify with as many believers as possible certain subjects that will help us all to understand better the World Order of Bahá’u’lláh, the nature of Bahá’í administration and the institutions of the Faith, and how we can most effectively achieve the remaining goals of the World Crusade, including consolidation of our home front.

Each institute will consist of three sessions. The first on Saturday afternoon will begin at 2:00 p.m. and continue to 5:30 p.m. The evening session beginning at eight o’clock will~continue the afternoon’s agenda, or it may be one of fellowship for the believers, their families, friends and contacts, or it may be a public meeting — whichever the host city decides. The last session will begin at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning and continue until 1:00 p.m. Further details will be announced in the area teaching bulletins together with information regarding hotels, motels and other places where overnight accommodations will be available.

All believers are urged to make every possible effort to attend the institute nearest them and to take advantage of this opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the teachings regarding the institutions so laboriously erected by the beloved Guardian during his lifetime.

In order to gain maximum benefit from the discussions the friends should come prepared with as much knowledge as possible of the subject matter on which the agenda will be based. Therefore, the National Spiritual Assembly recommends study in advance of the following literature:

The Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Trustees of the Merciful

Declaration of Trust and By-Laws

Messages of Shoghi Effendi (1950-1957)

The Master’s last Tablet to America

(Bahá’í World Faith, pages 427-438)

Please make sure that you have current identifica tion cards to present when registering.

The places at which the institutes will be held on the

November 5-6 Boston, Mass. Pittsburgh, Penn. Greensboro, N.C. Cincinnati, Ohio Atlanta, Ga. Memphis, Tenn. Urbana, Ill. Milwaukee, Wis. St. Paul, Minn. Helena, Mont. Salt Lake City, Utah Boise, Idaho Phoenix, A'riz. San Diego, Calif. Seattle, Wash.

two week-ends are as follows:

November 12-13 New York, N.Y. Buffalo, N.Y. Baltimore, Md. Ann Arbor, Mich. Miami, Fla.

New Orleans, La. Oklahoma City, Okla. Omaha, Nebr. Dallas, Texas Spokane, Wash. Denver, Colo.

Kansas City, Mo. Palo Alto, Calif. Sacramento, Calif. Portland, Ore.

—NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

State Conventions to Be Held December 4

At its Labor Day week-end meeting the National Spiritual Assembly appointed the State Convention Committees who will make the necessary local arrangements for the annual state conventions which will take place on Sunday, December 4. Every adult believer is requested to make plans now to attend, but if impossible to be present to make sure that he votes for the number of delegates to the 1961 National Convention apportioned to his state.

The Convention Call, ballots and voting lists -will be sent directly to each believer about the middle of November. In the meantime, please watch the area teaching committee bulletins for announcements as to the city in the state where the convention will take place.

May every state show the largest attendance and the largest number of believers voting than in any

past year. —NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

[Page 2]National Assembly Heartened by Community Action

A vigorous, active spirit is permeating the national community. It is evident in the enthusiasm and persistent effort of the new assemblies and smaller communities. It is specifically reflected in the responses of eighty-nine assemblies, out of a total one hundred thirty-nine, who are receiving encouragement and direction through the newly-initiated guidance program inaugurated by the National Spiritual Assembly in May of this year. These responses have been deeply heartening to the National Assembly as they face the remaining work of the World Crusade.

The plan for_ strengthening the existing new and small assemblies has included thus far several communicatrons with suggestions, guidance, material, and encouragement to initiate local goals and actions; announcement of a program to be carried out by the American National Teaching Committee to select and schedule circuit teachers for giving assistance in teaching, deepening, and functioning; and publication in Bahá’í News Supplement of certain aids in these activities. The plan, as the year progresses, will include further assistance, such as institutes or conferences.

The reports of activities and plans of the friends have strongly demonstrated that these small communities are exerting great effort, with efficiency, and with devotion and self-sacrifice and an intense desire to serve the Faith.

There is a mounting conviction within whole communities that new doors will open, that a new strength is manifested through the power of united prayer. Many have undertaken a definite program of prayer in which all members of the community take part. Thus, the American nation, though outwardly facing, in Shoghi Effendi’s words, “tribulations, on a scale unprecedented in its history,” has within it dedicated souls who fill practically every moment of the day with prayer, having faith in the spiritual destiny they are called upon to fulfill in this hour.

The assemblies who have reported up to this time have initiated a wide variety of activities embracing allrphases of teaching. Public meetings have attracted good audiences. They have been well planned and presented, and have included plans for follow-up teaching of those who become sufficiently interested. The

Race Amity Day Observances as reported earlier are,

good examples of the public proclamation program. Numerous extension teaching projects have been started, not only for assistance to the goal-groups, but also for other smaller groups and isolated friends, aiming at raising the number of groups for potential assemblies.

The fireside, both personal and community, continues to be the most widespread and effective means of teaching. Some communities have several firesides in actioh. In many instances, if individual members do not or cannot undertake this important function, the assembly itself has done so, realizing that it is vital that opportunity be open at all times for this medium of teaching which is essential in winning and guiding the inquirers who have an interest in the Faith.

Perhaps nothing we do takes as much faith, prayer, and genuine effiort as persevering in the Cause of God, but we know the beloved Guardian’s words will not fail us. Shoghi Effendi said: “Success will crown the

OCTOBER 1960

efforts of the friends on the home-front when they meditate on the teachings, pray fervently for divine confirmations for their work, study the teachings so they may carry the spirit to the seeker, and then actand above all persevere in action. When these steps are followed, and the teaching work carried on sacrificially and with devoted enthusiasm, the Faith will spread rapidly.” (Bahá’í News, June 1956)

Bahá’í Children Win

Prizes in County Fair

The Bahá’í children class of Warren Township, Gages Lake, 111., entered two exhibits in the Lake County Fair in July, winning first and second prizes in their categories. The entry that was awarded the first prize was a mural with the quotations from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh that appear over the entrances and in the alcoves of the Bahá’í House of Worship and appropriate cut-outs of colored paper.

WORLD CRUSADE BUDGET Eighfh Year: 1960-6|

Annual Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$375,000.00 ||I||||l||||||||l|||l|||IIIIIIIII|I||||||IIIIII|l|I||||l|I|||I|lI||||l|||||l||||||||||||l||II||l||||l||||||l||l|l|||,|||||||l|||||||||||I|||||||||||||||| Total Requirements: May 1 to August 31 125,000.00 ‘I|||||||||||l|||||||l||||I|||||||lI||||||I|I||||U Total Contributions: May 1 to August 31 . . . . . . 85,800.00 ill||||II|||||||||||l|||l||l|||l Requirements for August, 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,250.00 l|l||l||||||||||||||||l||||||||||l||||l|||||||||l||l||l||||||||ll|||||l||||||l||||||l|||||||l||||l||||l|||||||||||||]|l||||!||||||||l|||||||||||||||||||l Received for August, 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20,900.00 lJ|||||||||||l||l|||||l||||l|||||||||||||llIIlllllllllilllll|l|||||l||||||l|||l||||||||||||l||||l||||1||| Special non-recurring gifts received during

present Bahá’í' year (not included above) .. 24,600.00

—U.S. NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

August contributions from individuals, assemblies and groups amounting to $20,923.84 represent a moderate improvement over July but we are substantially below May and June and most months of the previous fiscal year. More important, they account for only 67% of the monthly budget. If we had not received a special non-recurring gift of $10,000.00 from the sale of real estate by an assembly, we would again be in a serious financial condition. As it is for the four months, May through August, total contributions, including special gifts and receipts from bequests are $10,800.00 short of the pro-rata budget, a slightly larger figure than last month.

The Joint Deputization Fund has received approximately $35,000.00 from American believers, including an additional gift of $10,000.00 from the assembly referred to above. This is a splendid showing. It is important, however, that receipts continue at this rate, for pioneers for Europe and Latin America have already been budgeted requiring living expenses of approximately $15,000.00 per month, and additional pioneers urgently needed will undoubtedly increase this figure substantially during the next few months. These commitments will continue for the balance of the World Crusade.

—NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

[Page 3]U.S. SUPPLEMENT

Association Forbidden with Persons

Engaged in Covenant-breaking Activities

In addition to Mrs. Mary Magdalene Wilkin expelled from the Faith by the Hands of the Cause of God, the voting rights of all persons in the United States who are known up to September 20 to be engaging in Covenant-breaking activities promoting the invalid claim of Mason Remey, have been removed and their names have been stricken from the Bahá’í membership list. The National Spiritual Assembly warns all believers against any association, personal Contact or correspondence with them as their spiritual status is in serious question. They are:

Charles Behrens, Lancaster, Pa.

Mrs. Grace Behrens, Lancaster, Pa. Charles Gaines, Lancaster, Pa.

Lloyd Herman, Jr., Lancaster, Pa.

Mrs. Charlotte Herman, Lancaster, Pa. Mrs. Bertha Harman, Lancaster, Pa. Wm. B. Patzer, Lancaster, Pa.

Mrs. Marion Rhodes, Peoria, Ill.

Stephen Rhodes (youth), Peoria, Ill. Franklin D. Schlatter, Normal, Ill.

Mrs. Carole Schlatter, Normal, Ill.

Mrs. Frances Fales, Washington, D.C. Mrs. M. Eloyce Gist Slaughter, Charlotteville, Va. Mrs. Anna Deuell, Peoria, Ill.

George C. Hanawalt, Quincy, Ill.

Mrs. Eunice I. Hanawalt, Quincy, Ill. Clarence M. McClymonds, Quincy, Ill. Mrs. Marita P. McClymonds, Quincy, Ill. A. S. Petzoldt, Quincy, Ill.

Mrs. Elda L. Petzoldt, Quincy, Ill.

Leslie Vordam, Quincy, Ill.

Mrs. Louise E. Vordam, Quincy, Ill. Curtis C. Crane, Springfield, Mo.

Mrs. Edith Crane, Springfield, Mo. Count Harvey, Springfield, Mo.

Mrs. Pearl Harvey, Springfield, Mo. Miss Mary Harvey (youth), Springfield, Mo. Gerald V. Hill, Springfield, Mo.

Mrs. Mary L. Mark, Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Nettie M. Norton, Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Alice Shelton, Springfield, Mo. Ray Snyder, Springfield, Mo.

Mrs. Lela Snyder, Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Bonnie F. Tolbert, Springfield, Mo.

In addition to the above, the following Americans in Europe have been listed by the National Spiritual Assembly of France as unfaithful to the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh:

John Carré

Mrs. Georgine Carré Mrs. Inglis Carré Mrs. Patricia Lilly Donald Harvey

Joel Marangella

Mrs. Irene Marangella Mrs. Margaret Aducat John Byers

Mrs. Madelaine Byers

—NAT1oNAL SPIRITUAL ASSEM BLY

NSA of Central and East Africa

Appeals for Pioneer Couple

The National Spiritual Assembly of Central and East Africa has sent an urgent appeal for an energetic, self-supporting Bahá’í couple who can devote their full time to the tremendous task of consolidation of the Faith in that part of the world, particularly in Uganda. There are about 11,000 enrolled believers but their knowledge is scanty, the majority of them do not speak English, literature is scarce, and there is great need for help in training the Africans to carry on administrative work.

At the present time all of the administrative work falls on the shoulders of the twenty-four pioneers and a small number of Africans. Only four of the pioneers are able to devote their full time to the Faith. Thus there is great need for at least one couple with an independent income who could own a car and travel around the area, teaching at the many week-end schools and conferences and who could spend some time at the national P_Ia;iratu’l-Quds helping with the production of material essential to consolidation activities. Generally speaking, the climate is pleasant and there are the usual facilities for living.

Any Bahá’ís who are interested should write to the National Spiritual Assembly who will put them in touch with the National Assembly for Central and East Africa for additional information.

Special Announcement Concerning Dedication of Kampala Temple, January I3-I5, 1961

Those planning to attend the historic dedication of the Mother Temple of Africa are requested to so inform the National Spiritual Assembly of Central and East Africa as soon as possible. Please write directly to the Secretary, Philip Hainsworth, P.O. Box 2662, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.

When notifying Mr. Hainsworth of your plans to attend, please inform him of time of your arrival in Kampala and length of stay. We also suggest you request information as to type and price of room accommodations available and then make firm reservations in whatever manner is suggested by him.

It is important for the host assembly to receive as much advance information as possible concerning the friends who may attend from the U.S. In their behalf we urge your co-operation.

Interracial Committee Gains Publicity

The Baton Rouge Herald, a new Negro newspaper of that city, carried an item and picture regarding the appointment of three local members of the Bahá’í World Faith to the National Bahá’í Interracial Teaching Committee by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. The article reported the functions of the committee, and stated that the committee expects to meet “in consultation with persons interested in the problems of interracial teachings as well as with Bahá’í communities and individuals concerned with bringing the Bahá’í teachings to the Negroes throughout the United States.”

[Page 4]Birthday of Bahá’u’lláh

November 12

A Special Event for Proclaiming the Bahá’í Faith to the Public Sponsored by the U.S. National Spiritual Assembly Theme: The Promised One of All Religions Suggested Publicity Materials: Press release from Bahá’í Press Service

Lord of the New Age from Bahá’í Publishing Trust

Reports:

Newspaper clippings from U.S. communities are to be sent immediately to Bahá’í Press Service.

Written reports and photographs for publication in Bahá’í News are to be sent as soon as possible to the Bahá’í News Editorial Committee.

Radio Scripts Suggested for Birthday of Bahá'u'IIéIi

The Radio Service Committee recommends the following scripts for use on the Birthday of Bahá’u’lláh, November 12: Nos. 3 through 7, 11, 16 through 23, 26 and 27 (25 cents each) and No. 30 (35 cents).

The following tapes are also suggested and are available for purchase at $3.50 each or for rental at $2.00 each: Nos. 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18 through 24.

These scripts can be used for public programs, radio, and fireside meetings. The description of each is listed in the committee’s catalogue available at 20 cents per copy. Order through Mrs. Charlotte Keefrey, secretary; 2416 Waunona Way, Madison 5, Wis.

In Memoriam

Cormac B. McKinley

Los Angeles, Calif. August 3, 1960

Writt A. Richards

Glen Burnie, Maryland July 22, 1960

Edward C. Smith

Nalvarite, Mexico August 17, 1960

Charles R. Clapp Los Alamitos, Calif. July, 1960 Mrs. Margaret Dettling Altadena, Calif. August 20, 1960 Donald R. Kirkland Bayshore, Milwaukee, Wis. August 13, 1960

Marriages

Maywood, Illinois: Miss Okeyma Leona Young to Alford Jensen on July 18, 1960

Hamburg Twp., N.Y.: Miss Patricia Wallace to Francis Czerniejewski on July 2, 1960

New York, N.Y.: Miss Farzaneh Hemmaty to Djamshid Bahramipour on July 31, 1960

San Antonio, Texas: Miss Firishtih Tahiri Kirmani to Norman M. Bethel on July 29, 1960

North King County, Wash.: Mrs. Anna Reed to Georgs Bottineau on July 30, 1960

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Mrs. Patricia Krivitz to Lloyd A. Hansen on August 12, 1960

OCTOBER 1960

BAHA'l DIRECTORY CHANGES ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES

Arizona Tempe: Miss Alice G. Tyler, 217 E. 7th St. Northern California San Mateo: Mr. Lee Lopez, 1318 Mt. Diablo Ave. Southern California Long Beach: Mrs. Pearl Wilson, 1618 E. 4th St., Z 3 Manhattan Beach: Mrs. Patricia Gangel, 1230 -5th St., (new address) Colorado Denver: Mrs. Joyce Laurent, 1269 Logan St., Apt. 22 Jefferson County: Mrs. Sally Tyrrell, 840 Dudley, Denver 15 (new address) Michigan Royal Oak Twp.: Miss DeMaris Morris, Chairman, 21341 Parkside, Ferndale 20 Montana Billings: Mrs. Mary Cottrill, 2413 Broadwater Ave. New Jersey Englewood: Mrs. Pauline Owen, 51 Tenatly Rd. (new address) Ohio Mansfield: Mrs. Lorraine Ometer, 275 W. 4th St. Western Washington Everett: Mrs. Pauline Thorson, 5816 Fleming Rd. (new address) Wisconsin Brookfieldz Mrs. Alice Schoonover, 14450 Westview Ct. (to correct spelling of Secretary's name)

AREA TEACHING COMMITTEE SECRETARY Area Teaching Committee — Northwestern States Mrs. Helen Wilks, Secty., P.O. Box 803, Issaquah, Wash. (new address)

COMMITTEE SECRETARY Bahá’í Interracial Teaching Mrs. Marjorie Brown, Secty., 153 E. Wilkinson, Shreveport. La. (new address) National Reference Library Mrs. Marian C. Lippitt, Secty., 1587 Virginia St. E., Charleston l, West Virginia (to correct name of city in Secretary's address)

ADDITIONS TO COMMITTEES Bahá’í World Editorial Committee, Vol. XIV (1959-1963) Mrs. Arleen Wiley Temple Children’s School Mrs. Gertrude Marks Mrs. Patricia de Boucher Bahá’í Interracial Teaching Mrs. Thelma Gorham Area Teaching Committee — East Central States Frank Meese Area Teaching Committee — South Plains States Walter Powell Area Teaching Committee — Southwestern States Mrs. Ruth Jones Bahá’í College Bureau Mrs. Carol Noah Pete Phillips Chris Lauridsen

RESIG-NATIONS FROM COMMITTEES

Temple Children’s School Mrs. Elizabeth Whitney