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"The Earth is but One Country and Mankind its Citizens." ~ Bahá’u’lláh
Baha'i Community of Port Moody
Newsletter
Month of Sharaf/Honour 175 BE Dec 31, 2018 – Jan 18, 2019 Vol. 12, No. 16
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“There is no honour for anyone in the next life unless he has attained to the presence of his Lord and spread abroad his messages and detached himself from all but him, so far as he was able. This is an honour whereon all pride themselves.”
The Báb
Feast Information
Feast of Honor
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Date: Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm
Consultation: Our pledge to the Master based on the two paragraphs of the Nov 26 2018 message of the Universal House of Justice
Message From Your Local Spiritual Assembly
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A Study of the Institution of Mashriqu'l-Adhkar
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The Assembly is pleased to inform the community of opportunities over the next few months to undertake a study, at the neighbourhood level, of a compilation on the Institution of Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, recently made available by the Universal House of Justice, accessible at the following link: https://www.bahai.org/library/
The Assembly is grateful to Mr. Yasha Khatamian, who has kindly agreed to assist in coordinating three deepening sessions on this document in the three neighborhoods in Port Moody.
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More information will be shared as details become available.
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Please click here for the statement prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice.
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Please click here for the compilation of extracts from the Writings.
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Home Visits
If a home visit… is defined in the courses as an opportunity to enter into a deep conversation on spiritual matters, then it should not be reduced to a mere social call in which the Faith may not even be mentioned. (Universal House of Justice – Turning Point 42.34)
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Believers must learn to draw on each other’s love for strength and consolation in time of need. The Cause of God is endowed with tremendous powers, mighty forces of love and strength and harmony. (Shoghi Effendi, Living the Life, p. 8)
A visit to a home should be seen as one element of a coherent pattern of action that seeks to enable specific populations to contribute to the construction of the society envisioned by Bahá’u’lláh. (Universal House of Justice, letter to a National Spiritual Assembly, 28 December 2008)
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Dear Friends;
With the above guidance in mind, the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Port Moody is wishing to embark on a renewed campaign of Home Visits with the following specific goals and objectives in mind:
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Strengthening bonds of friendship;
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Enhancing devotional character of the community; and
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Encouraging active participation in Baha’i community life, including Feasts, Holy Days and Funds of the Faith.
Please expect a call from a member of the Port Moody Assembly to schedule a home visit with you over the next few weeks.
Message From Your National Spiritual Assembly
Dearest Friends,
The Bahá'í Council is delighted to forward the attached invitation to you on behalf of the National Spiritual Assembly. As you'll see, the National Assembly is meeting in Vancouver in January and would like to invite the communities in the Lower Mainland to meet with them on the evening of Friday, January 11th. An additional blessing is the presence at this gathering of two of the Counsellors serving the Americas.
We hope you'll make every effort to encourage the friends, perhaps during the upcoming Feast and by other means, to take advantage of this opportunity.
With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Bahá’í Council of British Columbia
Charlene Antinuk
Assistant Secretary
The Fund
News
Core Activities in Port Moody
Children's Classes
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Grade 1 run by Parham Ebrahimi
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Saturdays at 10:30 am, rotating residences​
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Grade 2 run by Anusha Ahmadi
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Sundays at 10:30 am​, Anusha's home
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Junior Youth Groups
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Spirit of the Faith animated by Sahaab Moffedi and Hamed Mahdi (all JYs are from Coquitlam​)
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Walking the Straight Path animated by Dana Sabeti​
Study Circles
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Book 1, Amilia Noori​​
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Book 3, Nouran Rahmanian
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Book 5, Sourna Vafadary
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Book 7, Elham Sabeti​
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Book 9, Yasha Khatamian
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Book 9, Marina Seifi
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Book 10, Behnam Etemadi
Devotional Gatherings
Canada Joins Nations in Support of Baha'is in Yemen
OTTOWA, 13 NOVEMBER 2018, (CBNS)
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The Government of Canada has been a leading nation in support of the Baha’is who are facing escalating persecution in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
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Bahá'í World Centre staffing needs
Dear Bahá'í Friends,
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We have been asked to share with you the following message from the Office of Personnel at the Bahá'í World Center regarding opportunities to serve there. It is hoped that you will distribute it as widely as possible.
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"As the vital work of the Cause unfolds in every part of the world, the effective functioning of the Bahá'í World Centre takes on added significance. The World Centre of the Faith—described by Shoghi Effendi as the "pivot of the agencies of the New World Order"—is supported by a flow of believers from a diversity of countries and occupations who arise selflessly to offer a period of service, of varying length, in the Holy Land. The staffing needs at the World Centre are continually changing in light of the evolving demands and resources. At any given time, there are roles to be filled which require particular competencies or specialized training, and others that simply require a readiness to learn about one's specific assignment. Due to the nature of service at the World Centre, the essential requirements include an ability to offer 12 months or more and a basic proficiency of English.
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"Anyone interested in learning more about the possibility of offering a period of service at the World Centre is encouraged to contact the Office of Personnel at serve@bwc.org. Offers of service can also be submitted directly at https://bahai.bwc.org/service/.
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With loving Bahá'í greetings,
Joo Jong Kung, Secretary-Aide
National Secreteriat"
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International News
Last member of former Yaran ends prison term, persecution continues
The last imprisoned member of the former leadership body of the Baha’i community in Iran was released from prison today after serving an unjust 10-year prison sentence for merely practicing his faith. Iran’s Baha’is, however, continue to face daily, pervasive persecution.
For more international news, please visit https://news.bahai.org/
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