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South Kohala News
August B.E. 181
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Special Events - This Month
Feast of Asmá’ (Names)
Reflection Gathering
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 hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. As we look forward to our upcoming cluster reflection gathering, we wanted to provide some suggestions on how to prepare for this important event.
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Reflection and preparation are essential to ensure that our gathering is both meaningful and productive. Here are a few ways you can get ready:
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1. Review Your Recent Activities: Take some time to review the activities you were involved in during the past cycle, especially home visits. Reflect on the following questions:
- How did home visits go last cycle for you?
- What are the learnings that have come about from this past cycle?
- How are we going to increase the number of and participation in home visits this cycle?
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2. Engage with Your Team: Reach out to your team members or the friends you work closely with. Share your reflections and listen to theirs. This can help you gain different perspectives and prepare for more collaborative discussions during the gathering.
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3. Documentation: If possible, document your thoughts and insights. This could be in the form of a journal, notes, or even a brief report. Having something written down can help you articulate your experiences more clearly during the gathering.
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4. Spiritual Preparation: Spend some time in prayer and meditation. Seek guidance and clarity as you reflect on your experiences and prepare to contribute to the collective consultation.
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5. Plan for the Future: Think about concrete steps and strategies for the upcoming cycle. Consider how you can apply the learnings from the past cycle to enhance your efforts moving forward.
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6. Stay Informed: Keep yourself updated with any communications from the cluster institute board or organizing committee regarding the agenda and specific preparations for the gathering.
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We are excited about the opportunity to come together, share our experiences, and learn from one another. Your active participation and thoughtful reflections are invaluable as we strive to advance our collective efforts in service to our community.
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Thank you for your dedication and commitment. We look forward to seeing you at the gathering. The reflection gathering is on Zoom on August 24th, 2024, from 9 AM - Noon.
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ID: 518 022 3320 Passcode: 1919
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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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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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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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"Truthfulness"
An upbeat children's song on the quality of truthfulness inspired by a quote from the Baha'i Teachings, "Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues.".
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Music Selection
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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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Brazil: Capacities built in times of calm become vital during flood crisis
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — In April, the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil experienced its worst floods in 80 years, causing unprecedented destruction and significantly impacting the economy and public safety.
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The immediate provision of goods and services, supported by the government, civil society organizations, faith communities, and countless volunteers, became a lifeline for many.
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BIC Brussels: Oneness of humanity essential to food system reform
BIC BRUSSELS — An overarching principle that should underpin any conversation on agriculture is the oneness of humanity, says the Brussels Office of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) in a new statement on the future of agriculture in the European Union.
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The statement—addressed to a recent meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting—highlights several broad considerations essential to effective reforms to food systems, including: justice as a guiding principle in international relations to ensure that trade is fair and beneficial to all; the need to revisit the assumption that competition and relentless growth are essential for material well-being; prioritizing the needs of farmers of all scales of production in agricultural deliberations and policymaking; and fostering educational systems that emphasize the nobility of farming and encourage youth to apply their intellectual and scientific capabilities toward the development of new, sustainable, and context-appropriate technologies.
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Luxembourg: Overcoming passivity through community-building
ESCH-BELVAL, Luxembourg — Over the last three years, an expanding conversation in Luxembourg has been exploring the role of the community in overcoming the challenges of passivity and social fragmentation by examining their root causes. Facilitated by the Bahá’ís of that country, this initiative bridges theory and practice by bringing together academics and members of civil society in forums held at the University of Luxembourg to advance thought about fostering a more cohesive society.
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Jean-Pierre Schmit of Luxembourg’s Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs explains that these discussions draw on insights from Bahá’í community-building efforts that encourage participants to look beyond their immediate circles and actively contribute to the well-being of their wider communities.
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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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