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South Kohala News
October B.E. 181
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Special Events - This Month
Feast of ‘Ilm (Knowledge)
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 wanted to take a moment to reflect on the beautiful devotional held at the Waimea Cemetery on September 28th in commemoration of the passing of Martha Root. It was a truly moving and powerful experience that brought us closer together as a community allowing us to honor the life and legacy of this Baha'i pioneer.
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Martha Root was an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to the teachings of the Baha'i Faith around the world. She traveled to over 70 countries, meeting with countless individuals and sharing the message of unity and peace. Her tireless efforts and unwavering faith continue to inspire Baha'is everywhere to this day.
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During the devotional at the Waimea Cemetery, We offered prayers for her soul and for all those who continue to carry on her mission of spreading love and compassion to all corners of the globe.
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As we stood in the peaceful surroundings of the cemetery, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the quiet whispers of the wind, we felt Martha Root's presence among us. We felt her guiding us and encouraging us to keep striving for a better world, just as she did in her lifetime.
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Let us continue to uphold Martha Root's legacy and honor her memory by living our lives in accordance with the teachings of the Baha'i Faith. Let us strive to be beacons of light and hope in a world that is often filled with darkness and despair. And let us never forget the extraordinary example set by Martha Root, whose dedication and commitment to the cause of unity and peace continue to inspire us all.
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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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Identity is an upbeat 80s dance funk-pop song on the concept of spiritual identity inspired by a quote from the Baha'i Teachings, "The Master-Key, to self-mastery, is self-forgetting."
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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.
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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, and help them memorize powerful character-building quotes, while at the same time keeping the adults in their lives listening and dancing along!
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Bahá’ís see the young as the most precious treasure a community can possess. In them are the promises and guarantees of the future. Yet, 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.
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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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In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with Zha who shares “The Shore of Life” based on the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha.
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This song was filmed and recorded in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in May 2024.
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Wherefore, wed Thou in the heaven of Thy mercy these two birds of the nest of Thy love, and make them the means of attracting perpetual grace; that from the union of these two seas of love a wave of tenderness may surge and cast the pearls of pure and goodly issue on the shore of life.
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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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BIC New York: New video highlights youth voices on global interdependence
BIC NEW YORK — The New York Office of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) has released a short video titled “Embracing Interdependence: Foundations for a World in Transition.”
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The 8-minute film is part of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future and offers thought-provoking reflections from several youth from Bahá’í communities around the world on the Summit’s potential to foster a new understanding of collective responsibility and a peaceful world.
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In Conversation: Podcast explores the BIC’s contributions to the discourse on global governance
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, two representatives of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC)’s New York Office, Bani Dugal and Liliane Nkunzimana, discussed the BIC’s contributions to the discourse on global governance ahead of the UN Summit of the Future.
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The representatives explored how Bahá’í principles—such as the oneness of humanity and consultation—offer insights on governance and examined challenges and opportunities in reforming existing global institutions to address contemporary world issues.
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Summit of the Future: BIC statement calls on leaders to reimagine global order
BIC NEW YORK — As world leaders prepare for the Summit of the Future taking place later this month, the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) has released a statement titled “Embracing Interdependence: Foundations for a World in Transition.” The statement emphasizes the profound opportunity and vital imperative for the international community to place humanity’s interdependence at the heart of the systems of global governance.
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The statement acknowledges the significant strides made since the establishment of the United Nations, recognizing it as a symbol of humanity’s aspiration for peace. However, it notes that the scale and complexity of global challenges are rapidly outpacing the evolution of the systems designed to address them.
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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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