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South Kohala News
August B.E. 180
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Special Events - This Month
Feast of Kamál (Perfection)
Feast of Asmá’ (Names)
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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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We wish to share with you the profound spiritual blessings that arise from giving to the Baha'i Fund and the significance of universal participation in this sacred endeavor.
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Throughout history, the act of giving has held a special place in the hearts of humankind. It is an expression of our innate compassion and desire to uplift others. Within the Baha'i Faith, the act of giving takes on a deeper meaning, transcending mere charity and becoming a spiritual duty and privilege. When we contribute to the Baha'i Fund, we become part of a global endeavor to advance the unification of the human race, as envisioned by Baha'u'llah, the Manifestation of God for this age.
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The spiritual blessings that flow from giving to the Baha'i Fund are manifold. Firstly, it serves as a potent means of detachment from material possessions. Baha'u'llah reminds us that "the earth is but one country and mankind its citizens." By contributing to the Fund, we consciously detach ourselves from the illusion of separateness and recognize our interconnectedness as one human family.
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Moreover, giving to the Baha'i Fund fosters a spirit of selflessness and sacrifice. In this act, we are called to emulate the noble example set forth by the Bab, Baha'u'llah, and 'Abdu'l-Baha, who offered everything in the service of humanity. When we follow their footsteps and open our hearts to the needs of the world, we transform our giving into a spiritual act, elevating it beyond the ordinary.
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Universal participation is an essential aspect of this process. Baha'u'llah calls for the "universal participation of all people in the affairs of the world and in the common concerns of humanity." Every individual, regardless of their material circumstances, is encouraged to contribute to the Fund according to their means. It is not the size of the gift that matters, but the sincerity of the giver's heart and the unity of purpose that binds us together.
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The principle of universal participation is not merely about financial contributions; it extends to all facets of our lives. Each one of us is called to play an active role in building a more just and unified society. As we engage in acts of service, both great and small, we participate in the betterment of the world and draw closer to our Creator.
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Through universal participation in giving to the Baha'i Fund, we also witness the fruits of our collective efforts. The contributions we make to the Fund are channeled towards advancing the spiritual and material progress of communities worldwide, promoting education, alleviating poverty, and fostering social harmony.
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Our relationship with the Bahá’í Fund is an intimate, private one connected to our relationship with the Faith itself. This concept has very practical implications for the individual believer. If, as we know, we will never be subjected to any compulsion to give or be instructed on how much to give, then it becomes the responsibility of each and every one of us to keep abreast of the needs of the Faith. This implies that we all have a basic understanding of how the fund operates at different levels of the Baha’i community, from the local to the international. It suggests, as well, that we maintain an awareness of the expanding financial needs of the Baha’i community at all levels as it progresses through successive stages of growth.
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Dear friends, let us wholeheartedly embrace the spiritual blessings that arise from giving to the Baha'i Fund and the transformative power of universal participation. As we come together in unity, with our hearts attuned to the needs of humanity, we contribute to the fulfillment of Baha'u'llah's vision of a world united in love and fellowship.
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With warmest regards and prayers for your continued dedication and service,
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The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of South Kohala
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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-Baha: The Mystery - Part 2: Master of the Prison City" is the second part of a series of six documentary films covering the life of Abdu'l-Baha, the eldest son of Baha'u'llah, the Prophet-founder of the Baha'i Faith.
Produced by Fred Badiyan and Ramin Khadem in honor of the centenary of the ascension of Abdu'l-Baha (https://bit.ly/3jkV0WX), this six-part series covers the life of Abdu'l-Baha in chronological order, from His childhood and imprisonment to His travels and ascension.
Baha'i Blog is extremely grateful to Fred Badiyan and Ramin Khadem for giving us the rights to distribute "Abdu'l-Baha: The Mystery" on our Youtube channel.
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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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Baha'i Coloring Page from
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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 picture above to listen to it on Youtube.
Baha'i Blog is excited to share the song "Mother, Father" from "Music from the 2022 World Conferences of Queensland". "Music from the 2022 World Conferences, Queensland" is a collection of seven songs that were performed at the three major 2022 World Conferences which took place across Queensland, Australia (Cairns, Gold Coast, Brisbane), and have now been professionally filmed and recorded in a studio.
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Latest News
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Here you will find the latest news from around the world.
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Baháʼí World News Service
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BIC: Fostering food systems in light of the principle of oneness
ROME — The development of an equitable and sustainable global food system that can provide for the entire population of the world requires discussions that not only address immediate food insecurity issues, but also deeply examine systemic challenges in the global food order in light of the principle of the oneness of humanity.
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This idea forms the basis of a statement jointly prepared by the Addis Ababa and Brussels Offices of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) and presented to the 5th African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Agriculture Ministerial Conference held in Rome.
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Azerbaijan: Envisioning a future beyond tolerance
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Is the journey to enduring peace bound to wander through periods of profound suffering, born from humanity’s persistent grip on old patterns of behavior? Or might it be illuminated by fostering a vision of a shared identity and common purpose?
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This was the question raised by Ramazan Asgarli, a member of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í Office of External Affairs, at a national conference titled “Challenges and Perspectives on Achieving Coexistence.”
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Insights from the field: Podcast explores FUNDAEC’s agricultural initiatives
CALI, Colombia — In this podcast episode, Leslie Stewart, Executive Director of FUNDAEC, sat with the News Service to discuss insights about some of that organization’s initiatives, particularly focusing on the areas of agriculture, food production, and distribution.
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Ms. Stewart provided a glimpse into ways that the Bahá’í principles of the harmony of science and religion, the oneness of humanity, and selfless service to society can inspire a population to take charge of its own progress and prosperity.
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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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