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South Kohala News
September B.E. 180
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Special Events - This Month
Feast of ‘Izzat (Might)
Feast of Mashíyyat (Will)
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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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The Bahá'í Faith, a global religion founded in the mid-19th century, is centered on the belief in the oneness of humanity and the unity of all religions. Its aim is to establish a peaceful and just world civilization, fostering harmony and cooperation among all peoples. The Bahá'í Faith envisions a world where people from diverse backgrounds work together towards common goals, transcending divisions and prejudices. One of the key strategies to achieve this vision is through the implementation of the Nine Year Plan.
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At the heart of the Bahá'í Faith lies a profound purpose: to build a world characterized by unity, justice, and prosperity for all. Bahá'u'lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, taught that humanity is one and that the true purpose of life is to recognize and develop spiritual qualities and virtues that will lead to the advancement of society.
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Central to the Bahá'í teachings is the principle of the oneness of religion. Bahá'ís believe that throughout history, God has sent divine Messengers, such as Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, and Bahá'u'lláh, to guide humanity's progress. Each Messenger brings a message appropriate for the time and place in which they appear. The Bahá'í Faith represents the latest stage in the unfolding of God's plan for humanity, and its mission is to foster unity among all people and to establish lasting peace and justice.
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To achieve its purpose, the Bahá'í Faith has embarked on various plans and initiatives aimed at fostering unity and community development. The current plan the Bahá'í Faith is embarking on is the Nine Year Plan.
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A Single Aim: The Release of the Society-Building Power of the Faith in Ever-Greater Measures:
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At the heart of the Nine Year Plan lies a single aim: to release the society-building power of the Bahá'í Faith in ever-greater measures. This aim reflects the Bahá'í belief that the teachings of our Faith contain the transformative power to shape and uplift communities, creating a world founded on unity, justice, and cooperation.
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To accomplish this, the Nine Year Plan emphasizes several key elements:
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- Spiritual Transformation: The Nine Year Plan encourages individuals to develop spiritual qualities such as love, compassion, and justice. By nurturing our inner spiritual lives, we can become effective agents of positive change in our communities.
- Community Building: Bahá'í communities are encouraged to engage in community-building activities that foster unity, cooperation, and the welfare of all members. These activities include devotional gatherings, children's classes, junior youth empowerment programs, and study circles.
- Social Action: The Plan urges us to participate actively in efforts to promote social and economic development in their neighborhoods and beyond. By collaborating with like-minded organizations and individuals, we seek to address issues like poverty, education, health, and the environment.
- Capacity Building: The Nine Year Plan prioritizes the development of human resources within Bahá'í communities. Capacity building encompasses educational programs, leadership training, and fostering a culture of learning and consultation.
The Nine Year Plan is a comprehensive and dynamic framework that empowers us to contribute to the betterment of society. By striving to release the society-building power of our Faith, we are working towards a world characterized by unity, justice, and harmony. As we continue to implement the Nine Year Plan, it is important to remain committed to the vision of a unified global civilization where all people live in peace and mutual respect.
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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 3: Tumultuous Years" is the third 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
Little One Resources
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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 "Paradise" from "Music from the 2022 World Conferences of Queensland" which 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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BaháΚΌí World News Service
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Bahá’í World News Service: BWNS launches a dedicated video section
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The Bahá’í World News Service has introduced a new video section on its website encompassing the entire range of its video productions—short videos, documentaries, video podcasts, and more—covering developments in the global Bahá’í community.
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Visitors to the new section can explore these videos by release date or by themes such as public discourse, social action, Houses of Worship, the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and human rights of the Bahá’ís.
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DRC House of Worship: Peaceful environs inspire thoughtful discussion on the environment
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo — Within the serene setting of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Kinshasa, a vibrant discussion on humanity’s relationship with the natural world unfolded.
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A gathering organized by the Bahá’í Office of External Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo marked a special moment at the national level when government representatives, academics, civil society organizations, representatives of faith communities, and traditional leaders from throughout the country sat together to discuss environmental issues.
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Papua New Guinea: Emerging House of Worship stands as a symbol of unity
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — As the sun rises over Port Moresby, it illuminates a unique woven exterior that wraps the emerging Bahá’í House of Worship in its embrace. The design of the recently completed façade—inspired by traditional weaving—is symbolic of unity and the coming together of people of different backgrounds from across Papua New Guinea.
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In a land enriched by over 1,000 ethnic groups, this sacred structure, now nearing completion, beckons all people. Kevin Tagos, a worker on the site, says, “We come from different parts of Papua New Guinea and learn from one another. We share stories about the beauty of the House of Worship and how it binds us together.”
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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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