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South Kohala News
December B.E. 181
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Special Events - This Month
Feast of Masá’íl (Questions)
Feast of Sharaf (Honor)
Please see our calendar for 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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We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Baha'i District Convention, a joyful and sacred occasion for our community to come together in consultation and unity. This gathering provides us with the opportunity to elect our delegates to the National Convention and engage in meaningful consultation about the progress of the Faith in our region.
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Details of the Convention:
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- Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024
- Time: Registration 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Convention 10:00 AM to 2 PM
- Location: Hawaii Preparatory Academy Village Campus across from Longs Drugs.
- Lunch: Will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions please bring your own.
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The election of our delegates is an essential part of our collective effort to support the National Spiritual Assembly's work and decisions. As Baha'is, this privilege is a profound expression of our trust in divine guidance and the democratic processes of the Faith.
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In addition to the elections, the convention will include:
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- Devotional programs to set a spiritual tone.
- Community consultation on vital topics related to our growth and development.
- Fellowship and opportunities to strengthen our bonds as a spiritual family.
Preparation for the Event:
To help create a prayerful and productive environment, we kindly encourage you to:
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- Reflect on the qualities and capacities needed for the role of a delegate.
- Bring your insights, ideas, and vision for advancing our community-building efforts.
We look forward to your presence, which will enrich this gathering and strengthen our shared commitment to building vibrant communities.
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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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Universal House of Justice - Ridvan Message 2024
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Attached please find the Ridvan Message from the Universal House of Justice for 2024. 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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Videos Released
Below are three videos that 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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A segment of "Luminous Journey: Abdu'l-Baha in America, 1912", a 2.5-hour documentary following the travels of Abdu'l-Baha in the United States and Canada. Divided into geographical sequences, the film also includes introductory segments, flashbacks, and a segment on Abdu'l-Baha's passing.
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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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Thankful is an upbeat children's song inspired by a quote from the Baha'i Teachings, "Be thou happy. Be thou grateful. Arise to render thanks unto God, that thy thankfulness may conduce to an increase of bounty." The lyrics are from Ruhi Material's Book 3 about "Teaching Children's Classes." A link to their website with more details can be found at: https://www.ruhi.org/en/teachers-corner/ The moral themes and character building content of the music focus on different virtues, human values, and qualities - such as kindness, truthfulness, generosity, love, and patience - that are found within all the world's religious, cultural, and spiritual traditions. Music for Spiritual Education goes beyond traditional children's nursery rhymes with upbeat kids' music that is both fun, catchy, and inspiring. The playful yet sophisticated creations are designed to delight kids, help them memorize powerful character building quotes, while at the same time keeping the adults in their lives listening and dancing along! Bahá’ís see the young as the most precious treasure a community can possess. In them are the promise and guarantee of the future. Yet, in order for this promise to be realized, children need to receive spiritual nourishment. In a world where the joy and innocence of childhood can be so easily overwhelmed by the aggressive pursuit of materialistic ends, the moral and spiritual education of children assumes vital importance. For more details on the Baha'i view of children's classes and other educational or development initiatives visit: https://www.bahai.org/action/family-l... These conscious songs will inspire and motivate your kids to learn, memorize, and dance every step of the way!
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Music Selection
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O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions! Verily, I beseech Thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world. O my Lord! Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light. Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá This song was made by Corbin Doak using AI.
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Song created by Corbin Doak using SunoAI.
Video created by Corbin Doak.
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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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“A haven of peace”: Native forest at Colombia temple promotes environmental action
AGUA AZUL, Colombia — Against the backdrop of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, participants from around the world witnessed how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation through a visit to a unique initiative: a native forest adjacent to the local Bahá’í House of Worship in the Norte del Cauca region.
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“This initiative reflects the Bahá’í principle that humanity has a sacred responsibility to be a steward of the natural world,” said Ximena Osorio, a member of the Bahá’í Office of External Affairs of Colombia, in a conversation with the News Service.
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Niger: Amid social challenges, youth advance culture of peace
MARADI, Niger — In a region where youth are increasingly recognizing their capacity to contribute to social harmony, more than 300 young people from across Niger gathered in Maradi recently to explore the part they can play in building peaceful communities.
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“Through Bahá’u’lláh’s vision of a peaceful world, we understand that young people must arise and bring about transformation, making their contributions to creating a modern and spiritually grounded civilization,” said Aboubacar, 24, one of the conference participants in comments to the News Service.
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India: Exploring art as a unifying and constructive force
NEW DELHI — A recent symposium at the site of the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi brought together artists, educators, and social actors to explore how artistic expression can contribute to social transformation.
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“Through its various forms, art has enabled humanity to capture, create and give expression to beauty,” said Carmel Tripathi, of the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs, in her opening remarks.
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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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