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South Kohala News
January B.E. 180
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Special Events - This Month
Feast of Sultán (Sovereignty)
Please see our calendar for information on when and where these events will be held.
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Spiritual Assembly of The Bahá’ís of South Kohala
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Contact us for any reason
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From the Spiritual Assembly
Allah’u’Abha! Dear friends,
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Warm greetings and utmost gratitude for the profound and transformative "Message from the Universal House of Justice dated 28 November 2023". The guidance and aspirations laid out in this message offer a roadmap for the Bahá'í community, inviting us to actively translate its profound principles into tangible reality and action.
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At the core of the Bahá'í Faith lies the perpetual nature of the Covenant, which serves as a robust mechanism for fostering unity, safeguarding the principles of the faith, and ensuring the uninterrupted growth and development of the Bahá'í community across generations.
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As followers of the Bahá'í Faith, we are deeply moved by the significance of this message in shaping the future of the Bahá'í community worldwide and its potential impact on promoting unity, justice, and peace. It is remarkable to witness the various ways in which the Bahá'í community engages in the life of society, actively contributing to the betterment of communities, promoting social justice, and striving for the betterment of humanity.
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From scholarly pursuits to conferences and consultations, the World Center acts as a beacon of knowledge, fostering the learning and development of the Bahá'í community and facilitating engagement with the broader society.
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The message highlights the worldwide spread and development of the Bahá'í Faith, acknowledging notable achievements, challenges faced, and opportunities for growth across different regions and societies globally.
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We must strive to understand and contribute to the spiritual and material development of society as a whole, collaborating with diverse individuals and groups to solve complex problems and create a harmonious world.
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In conclusion, the "Message from the Universal House of Justice dated 28 November 2023" presents us with a profound opportunity to contribute to the realization of a more just, unified, and peaceful world. Through dedicating our thoughts, actions, and resources, we can actively engage with the world around us, humbly yet confidently sharing the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh and contributing to the betterment of humanity. By observing the principles of consultation, collective decision-making, and administrative efficiency, the Bahá'í community can cultivate a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual understanding. While challenges may arise on this path toward unity, it is the very act of striving that allows us to grow individually and collectively.
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To help us all in the study of this message there is a weekly gathering on Zoom, Thursdays at 7:00 PM. We would like to invite you to join us in the study of this message. If you are interested please reach out to the LSA and a Zoom link will be provided.
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With warmest regards and loving thoughts,
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The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of South Kohala
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Click the button below to listen to the November 28th 2023 Message from the Universal House of Justice.
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Click the button below to listen to a podcast by Society Builders about this message.
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Universal House of Justice - Ridvan Message 2023
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Attached please find the Ridvan Message from the Universal House of Justice for 2023. Below is a link to an audio recording of it and a link to the PDF version.
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READ IT
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LISTEN TO IT
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December 30th Message from the Universal House of Justice
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If you haven't studied this message yet please download it here.
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New Videos Released
Below are three new videos which have been released. We highly recommend watching all of them.
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“An Expansive Prospect”: New film explores Bahá’í efforts toward social transformation
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Short film explores the journey of the construction project
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Summons to Service
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"'Abdu'l-Bahá in France" is a 90-minute documentary film that features interviews, re-enactments, animation, motion graphics, and location footage of the sites visited by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in France during His travels in 1911 and 1913.
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Spring Green Films has partnered with Perry Productions in producing the film; collaborators in France, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Finland, Costa Rica, and the US have contributed talent, expertise, and financial support. A four-year endeavor, the film will be inspiring and informational for individual and public viewing.
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Children's Corner
Each month we will share something for the children in this section of the newsletter. It may be a video, a website, a project, a song, etc. We hope the children like this and get something from our newsletter as well.
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Stories of 'Abdu'l Bahá 4: Love of Children
Marking the Centenary of the Passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, children around the United Kingdom tell stories of His life to aid profound reflection on His life and character. This fourth story was filmed at Richmond Park where 'Abdu'l-Bahá visited on Sunday 22 December 1912.
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Music Selection
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This is a wonderful song that we thought we would share with you. Click the button below to listen on YouTube
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"O God, my God! I beg of Thee by the ocean of Thy healing, and by the splendors of the Daystar of Thy grace, and by Thy Name through which Thou didst subdue Thy servants, and by the pervasive power of Thy most exalted Word and the potency of Thy most august Pen, and by Thy mercy that hath preceded the creation of all who are in heaven and on earth, to purge me with the waters of Thy bounty from every affliction and disorder, and from all weakness and feebleness. Thou seest, O my Lord, Thy suppliant waiting at the door of Thy bounty, and him who hath set his hopes on Thee clinging to the cord of Thy generosity. Deny him not, I beseech Thee, the things he seeketh from the ocean of Thy grace and the Daystar of Thy loving-kindness.
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Powerful art Thou to do what pleaseth Thee. There is none other God save Thee, the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Generous." Baha'u'llah
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News and Articles
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Here you will find the latest news from around the world.
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From the Baháʼí World News Service and other sites
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COP28: Broader conception of human progress needed, says the BIC
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In order to address the climate crisis, a searching examination of notions of human progress and development is needed, emphasized the delegates from the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) at the recent COP28 climate conference.
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Recognizing the limitations of a purely materialistic viewpoint, they highlighted the need for a broader understanding of progress that encompasses both the material and spiritual development of individuals and societies.
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United Kingdom: Special reception at Westminster highlights principle of oneness
LONDON — A special reception at Portcullis House in Westminster recently commemorated an important milestone: the centennial anniversary of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom.
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The gathering explored efforts to foster social harmony, focusing on the important role of cohesive relationships among individuals, communities, and institutions in cultivating a more unified society.
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BIC New York: UN resolution renews call to end Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís
NEW YORK — The latest and 36th United Nations General Assembly resolution expressing serious concern over a broad range of human rights violations including the situation of Bahá’ís in Iran and other religious minorities, calling on the Iranian government to “eliminate” all forms of religious discrimination and persecution, passed yesterday at a plenary session of the UN’s General Assembly.
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The resolution, which had already been endorsed by the Third Committee of the General Assembly last month, was adopted yesterday by 78 votes in favor, with 30 against and 68 abstentions.
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If you would like to join us for our virtual gatherings but don't know how please click the image below to watch a video on how to use Zoom.
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Keep in touch with us
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Please stay in contact, we have many options for you to connect with us.
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