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RIO VISTA CELEBRATION OF 200TH BIRTHDAY OF BAHA'U'LLAH
Getting ready
Resting during setup
View from the Lakeview room
Letters from Governor Ducey, President Carter, the Dalai Lama, etc.
Baha'i speaker Mrs. Kalila Vasquez
InterFaith speaker Rev. Dr. Mitzi Lynton
Red Cross speaker Mr. Kurt Kroemer
Keynote speaker Dr. Farshad Marvasti, MD
Gospel singers Monique Delphin and her band
Scottish dancers entertainment
Historical Advancement of Civilization through Religions
OTHER BAHA'I ARIZONA SITES
Tempe Arizona Baha'is
903 E Spence Ave
Tempe
480-804-1919
https://www.tempebahais.org/
https://www.tempebahais.org/
Scottsdale Arizona Baha'is
6910 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale
480-219-3281
http://www.scottsdalebahai.org/
Eloy Arizona Baha'is (Desert Rose Baha'i Institute)
http://www.drbi.org
Flagstaff, Arizona Baha'is
Macy's European Coffeehouse
http://macyscoffee.net
They have a "fireside" with information about the Baha'i Faith the second Friday of every month at 7:30 pm. Check it out!
They have a "fireside" with information about the Baha'i Faith the second Friday of every month at 7:30 pm. Check it out!
Phoenix: Prayer
Hike – Put on your walking shoes and bring your prayer books to Shaw
Buttes Sundays at 7 a.m. We meet in the parking lot, go for a 20 minute hike,
re- cite prayers, then go for breakfast or coffee. For any questions, contact
Eida Navidi, 602/332-3805.
Here is the Phoenix website:
http://phoenixbahaicommunity.org/ BAHA'IS PERSECUTED IN IRAN TODAY
Please pray for these Baha'is in Iran.
https://www.bic.org/focus-areas/situation-iranian-bahais/current-situation#2wfyoh6RiCj5DgT5.97
https://www.bic.org/focus-areas/situation-iranian-bahais/current-situation#2wfyoh6RiCj5DgT5.97
SUN CITY ARIZONA BAHA'IS
Sun City has a website. Here is its address:
http://www.bahaisofsuncityaz.org/
Here's their phone number:
623-224-8043
PEORIA ARIZONA BAHA'IS
The Peoria group is growing and we would love for you to join us! We look forward to hearing from you!! Or, peoriaaz4465 at yahoo dot com for location.
We have study groups to study the Word. And every 19 days a Feast is held. Other times, we join other communities for picnics, celebrations, etc.
2nd Sunday morning of every month there is a brunch and devotional at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. near Thunderbird and 91st Avenue. Eggs and beverages served, bring a dish to pass. All religions welcome. Muslims, Jewish, Christian, Baha'i, Buddhists, etc., to pray together to the same God after breakfast. mehranmanie (at) g mail dot com for more info.
Last Sunday morning of each month is another brunch/devotional. 9:30 am at the home of Mojgan and Gary Elston. 91st avenue and Olive area.
We have study groups to study the Word. And every 19 days a Feast is held. Other times, we join other communities for picnics, celebrations, etc.
2nd Sunday morning of every month there is a brunch and devotional at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. near Thunderbird and 91st Avenue. Eggs and beverages served, bring a dish to pass. All religions welcome. Muslims, Jewish, Christian, Baha'i, Buddhists, etc., to pray together to the same God after breakfast. mehranmanie (at) g mail dot com for more info.
Last Sunday morning of each month is another brunch/devotional. 9:30 am at the home of Mojgan and Gary Elston. 91st avenue and Olive area.
SURPRISE AZ and AVONDALE AZ and BUCKEYE AZ and GOODYEAR AZ BAHA'IS
Surprise, Arizona Baha'is and Buckeye, Arizona and Avondale, AZ Bahai's and Goodyear, AZ are small groups but they are present!
Check out the right hand column for contact information or e-mail us.
For Surprise, Arizona Baha'is, write to kayewonder99 (at) yahoo (dot) com for location.
For Avondale, Arizona Baha'is, write to Bahaisofavondale@gmail.com for more info
For Goodyear and Buckeye, write to shafierro at aol dot com for more info.
Check out the right hand column for contact information or e-mail us.
For Surprise, Arizona Baha'is, write to kayewonder99 (at) yahoo (dot) com for location.
For Avondale, Arizona Baha'is, write to Bahaisofavondale@gmail.com for more info
For Goodyear and Buckeye, write to shafierro at aol dot com for more info.
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Children's classes, junior youth classes, youth classes are held at
various places in the west valley.
E-mail emilyconly (at) cox dot net for more information about Glendale, AZ. Classes are held at Bethany Glen apartments on the south lawn on Friday afternoons at 4:00 for various ages. 48th avenue on north side of Bethany Home Road. During the school year (too hot to meet outside in the summer!!!) Leave message if necessary and we'll get RIGHT back to you!!! We want you to join us!! Thank you.
And here is a link for Phoenix/Sunnyslope Junior Youth Program.
http://phoenixbahaicommunity.org/about-us/junior-youth-spiritual-youth-empowerment-program/
Surprise, AZ also is starting up children's classes. Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Kaye Webster. Adult study classes at the same time. Contact: kayewonder99 (at) yahoo (dot) com for info and address.
E-mail emilyconly (at) cox dot net for more information about Glendale, AZ. Classes are held at Bethany Glen apartments on the south lawn on Friday afternoons at 4:00 for various ages. 48th avenue on north side of Bethany Home Road. During the school year (too hot to meet outside in the summer!!!) Leave message if necessary and we'll get RIGHT back to you!!! We want you to join us!! Thank you.
And here is a link for Phoenix/Sunnyslope Junior Youth Program.
http://phoenixbahaicommunity.org/about-us/junior-youth-spiritual-youth-empowerment-program/
Surprise, AZ also is starting up children's classes. Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Kaye Webster. Adult study classes at the same time. Contact: kayewonder99 (at) yahoo (dot) com for info and address.
GLENDALE,AZ BAHA'IS
Baha'i meetings are held in people's homes around the Phoenix Valley. If
you're interested in any of the following Devotionals or Study Groups,
see contact information below. Don't be shy. We'd love to hear from you!
Baha'i Meetings In Glendale, Arizona:
Last Monday of every month, there is a devotional held at 7;30 pm. Arrowhead area.
Email peoriaaz4465 at yahoo dot com for directions.
Every Friday at 4pm during the school year. Children's classes. Bethany Glen apartments at 48th avenue north side of Bethany Home Road. South end of complex.
Every Tuesday 7 p.m. Devotions in the Peoria/59th Avenue area
For information on Baha'i activities in Glendale, Arizona, contact emilyconly (at) cox dot net
Please join us in a study circle or devotion! No pressure.
Baha'i Meetings In Glendale, Arizona:
Last Monday of every month, there is a devotional held at 7;30 pm. Arrowhead area.
Email peoriaaz4465 at yahoo dot com for directions.
Every Friday at 4pm during the school year. Children's classes. Bethany Glen apartments at 48th avenue north side of Bethany Home Road. South end of complex.
Every Tuesday 7 p.m. Devotions in the Peoria/59th Avenue area
For information on Baha'i activities in Glendale, Arizona, contact emilyconly (at) cox dot net
Please join us in a study circle or devotion! No pressure.
ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE BLOG
Click on the address below if you'd like to view photos of a Baha'i pilgrim's blog. A small group of Baha'is and a non-Baha'i went to Haifa, Israel and published this blog. It starts with pictures of Tel Aviv, then Haifa, then Jerusalem, then Masada and the Dead Sea, then Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. Photos with captions.
http://www.israelpilgrimage2013.blogspot.com/2013/03/getting-ready-for-trip.html
On the right hand side, there should be a list of dates. Scroll down to the first date to see them in order. Goes from the end of February to March 18. 18 posts. Click on March 1 in the right hand column (for example) and March 1 will come up. When you're done viewing the pictures on March 1, then go back to the right hand column and click on March 2. When you're done viewing the pictures on March 2, then go back to the right hand column and click on March 3. Etc through March 18.
http://www.israelpilgrimage2013.blogspot.com/2013/03/getting-ready-for-trip.html
On the right hand side, there should be a list of dates. Scroll down to the first date to see them in order. Goes from the end of February to March 18. 18 posts. Click on March 1 in the right hand column (for example) and March 1 will come up. When you're done viewing the pictures on March 1, then go back to the right hand column and click on March 2. When you're done viewing the pictures on March 2, then go back to the right hand column and click on March 3. Etc through March 18.
HAIFA AERIAL VIDEO
This is a beautiful aerial video of Haifa, Israel. Turn on your sound for the beautiful music. Six minutes long. You will love it!!
Haifa aerial video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxesOz6rRlw
Haifa aerial video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxesOz6rRlw
SHRINE OF BAHA'U'LLAH NEAR AKKA, ISRAEL
"I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock and one shepherd." John 10:16
Baha'u'llah's mission is to unite the religions, mankind, and the world.
MT. CARMEL, HAIFA, ISRAEL
"And the Glory of the Lord came into the house by way of the Gate whose prospect is toward the east." Ezekiel 43:4.
"Bab" is Persian for "Gate". The Bab and Baha'u'llah were both from Persia, "east" of Jerusalem.
"The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will
rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice
greatly and shout for joy.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it; the splendor of CARMEL and Sharon; they will see the GLORY OF THE LORD, the splendor of our God." Isaiah 35:1-2
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it; the splendor of CARMEL and Sharon; they will see the GLORY OF THE LORD, the splendor of our God." Isaiah 35:1-2
(note: "Baha'u'llah" means "The glory of the
Lord" in Persian.)
BAHA'I UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE, MT. CARMEL, HAIFA, ISRAEL
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| "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders." Isaiah 9:6 |
SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA BAHA'I CENTER
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| Baha'i Faith Community Center
6910 E. Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ
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http://www.scottsdalebahai.org/
SATURDAY MORNINGS
9:00 am to 11:00 am
SPIRITUALITY CAFE
COME FOR COFFEE AND DISCUSSION!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
JUST SHOW UP
NOTE: EVERY OTHER SATURDAY IN THE SUMMER
CHECK CALENDAR ON THEIR WEBSITE FIRST
BAHA'I TABLE GRACE
"He is God! Thou seest us, O my God, gathered around this table,
praising Thy bounty, with our gaze set upon Thy Kingdom. O Lord! Send down upon
us Thy heavenly food and confer upon us Thy blessing. Thou art verily the
Bestower, the Merciful, the Compassionate."
Abdul Baha
CONTACT US
If you need more local information, you can e-mail us at peoriaaz4465 at yahoo dot com
Or, e-mail Sharon at Shafierro at aol dot com
More contact in the right-hand column.
We look forward to hearing from you!!
Or, e-mail Sharon at Shafierro at aol dot com
More contact in the right-hand column.
We look forward to hearing from you!!
BAHA'I BOOKS AVAILABLE
If you're interested in reading more about the Baha'i Faith, here are some examples of the many good books available.
Free software for downloading free world religious literature: http://www.bahaiebooks.org/
Two dollar books: http://www.globalperspective.org/
"Baha'u'llah and the New Era, An introduction to the Baha'i Faith" by J.E. Esslemont, a classic. Available at http://amzn.to/lCsDSf
Good history book: "Release the Sun" by William Sears. Availabe on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Release-Sun-Story-Prophet-Herald-Extraordinary/dp/1931847096/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1429127243&sr=1-1&keywords=Release+the+Sun+William+Sears
History of Baha'u'llah's life: "The Story of Baha'u'llah, Promised One of All Religions" by Druzelle Cederquist. Available at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Story-Bahaullah-Promised-One-Religions/dp/1931847134/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1429126831&sr=1-9&keywords=Cederquist
Prefer to read some of the Holy Writings? A good start is "The Divine Art of Living, Selections from the Writings of Baha'u'llah" by Mabel Paine at Amazon at http://amzn.to/jM1Vz4 or http://www.bahaibookstore.com/
Interested in Biblical prophecy? Read "Thief in the Night" by William Sears. Available at Amazon at http://amzn.to/mIL4Sr
Like to read about real-life heroines? Read "Rejoice in my Gladness: The Life of Tahirih" by Janet Ruhe-Schoen. It's the true story of a woman martyred for her beliefs in 1852. Her last words were "You can kill me but you can't stop the emancipation of women." Includes history of Persian culture. For the serious student. http://amzn.to/qUmUtg
Another book of Tahirih's life is "Tahirih Unveiled" by Julia Older, in poetry form. http://amzn.to/qetAae
This book about Tahirih's life is Recommended by this blog's author, although I admit it can be hard to find. Written in novel form by Clara Edge. http://tinyurl.com/7cpmf92
To read a book about Baha'i perspectives of life after death: "Life Death and Immortality The Journey of the Soul" by Terrill G. Hayes. Can be found on Amazon at http://amzn.to/mBg5Pp
Free software for downloading free world religious literature: http://www.bahaiebooks.org/
Two dollar books: http://www.globalperspective.org/
"Baha'u'llah and the New Era, An introduction to the Baha'i Faith" by J.E. Esslemont, a classic. Available at http://amzn.to/lCsDSf
Good history book: "Release the Sun" by William Sears. Availabe on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Release-Sun-Story-Prophet-Herald-Extraordinary/dp/1931847096/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1429127243&sr=1-1&keywords=Release+the+Sun+William+Sears
History of Baha'u'llah's life: "The Story of Baha'u'llah, Promised One of All Religions" by Druzelle Cederquist. Available at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Story-Bahaullah-Promised-One-Religions/dp/1931847134/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1429126831&sr=1-9&keywords=Cederquist
Prefer to read some of the Holy Writings? A good start is "The Divine Art of Living, Selections from the Writings of Baha'u'llah" by Mabel Paine at Amazon at http://amzn.to/jM1Vz4 or http://www.bahaibookstore.com/
Interested in Biblical prophecy? Read "Thief in the Night" by William Sears. Available at Amazon at http://amzn.to/mIL4Sr
Like to read about real-life heroines? Read "Rejoice in my Gladness: The Life of Tahirih" by Janet Ruhe-Schoen. It's the true story of a woman martyred for her beliefs in 1852. Her last words were "You can kill me but you can't stop the emancipation of women." Includes history of Persian culture. For the serious student. http://amzn.to/qUmUtg
Another book of Tahirih's life is "Tahirih Unveiled" by Julia Older, in poetry form. http://amzn.to/qetAae
This book about Tahirih's life is Recommended by this blog's author, although I admit it can be hard to find. Written in novel form by Clara Edge. http://tinyurl.com/7cpmf92
To read a book about Baha'i perspectives of life after death: "Life Death and Immortality The Journey of the Soul" by Terrill G. Hayes. Can be found on Amazon at http://amzn.to/mBg5Pp
FAVORITE QUOTES
"O Son of Being! Make mention of Me on My earth. That in My heaven I may remember thee. Thus shall Mine eyes and thine be solaced." -- Baha'u'llah
"Science is but a greater knowledge of God's universe." -- George Washington Carver
"In my Father's house are many rooms." -- Jesus Christ John14:2
"This is the Day whereon the All-Merciful hath come down in the clouds of Knowledge, clothed with manifest sovereignty." -- Baha'u'llah
"The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established." -- Baha'u'llah
"The religion of God is for love and unity. Make it not the cause of enmity or dissension." -- Baha'u'llah
"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth." -- Baha'u'llah
"Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures and enable mankind to benefit therefrom." -- Baha'u'llah
"O Son of Being! My love is My stronghold. He that entereth therein is safe and secure, and he that turneth away shall surely stray and perish." -- Baha'u'llah
"O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers.
I lay all my affairs in Thy hand. Thou are my Guide and my Refuge.
I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved. I will be a happy and joyful being.
O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me.
I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life." -- Abdul Baha
"If any differences arise amongst you, behold Me standing before your face and overlook the faults of one another for My name's sake and as a token of your love for My manifest and resplendent Cause." -- Baha'u'llah
"I have yet many things to say to you but you cannot bear them now.
When the Spirit of Truth comes He will guide you into all truth.
He will bring glory to Me by taking from what is Mine
And making it known to you." Jesus Christ John16:12-14
"I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also
and they will heed My voice.
So there shall be one flock and one shepherd." Jesus Christ John10:16
"Science is but a greater knowledge of God's universe." -- George Washington Carver
"In my Father's house are many rooms." -- Jesus Christ John14:2
"This is the Day whereon the All-Merciful hath come down in the clouds of Knowledge, clothed with manifest sovereignty." -- Baha'u'llah
"The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established." -- Baha'u'llah
"The religion of God is for love and unity. Make it not the cause of enmity or dissension." -- Baha'u'llah
"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth." -- Baha'u'llah
"Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures and enable mankind to benefit therefrom." -- Baha'u'llah
"O Son of Being! My love is My stronghold. He that entereth therein is safe and secure, and he that turneth away shall surely stray and perish." -- Baha'u'llah
"O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers.
I lay all my affairs in Thy hand. Thou are my Guide and my Refuge.
I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved. I will be a happy and joyful being.
O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me.
I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life." -- Abdul Baha
"If any differences arise amongst you, behold Me standing before your face and overlook the faults of one another for My name's sake and as a token of your love for My manifest and resplendent Cause." -- Baha'u'llah
"I have yet many things to say to you but you cannot bear them now.
When the Spirit of Truth comes He will guide you into all truth.
He will bring glory to Me by taking from what is Mine
And making it known to you." Jesus Christ John16:12-14
"I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also
and they will heed My voice.
So there shall be one flock and one shepherd." Jesus Christ John10:16
BAHAI VIEW ON CHRISTIANITY
As to the position of Christianity, let it be stated without any hesitation or equivocation that its divine origin is unconditionally acknowledged, that the Sonship and Divinity of Jesus Christ are fearlessly asserted, that the divine inspiration of the Gospel is fully recognized, that the reality of the mystery of the Immaculacy of the Virgin Mary is confessed, and the primacy of Peter, the Prince of the Apostles, is upheld and defended. The Founder of the Christian Faith is designated by Bahá’u’lláh as the “Spirit of God,” is proclaimed as the One Who “appeared out of the breath of the Holy Ghost,” and is even extolled as the “Essence of the Spirit.” His mother is described as “that veiled and immortal, that most beauteous, countenance,” and the station of her Son eulogized as a “station which hath been exalted above the imaginings of all that dwell on earth,” whilst Peter is recognized as one whom God has caused “the mysteries of wisdom and of utterance to flow out of his mouth.”
Shoghi Effendi, The Promised Day Is Come (Wilmette: US Baha’i Publishing Trust, 1980 revised edition) pp. 109-110. Available from http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/se/PDC/pdc-28.html#pg109
E-ZINE Article on History of the Baha'i Faith
http://tinyurl.com/7gvf2k3
Go to the above site to read a short E-ZINE article on the history of the Baha'i Faith. It's in three sections. One on the Bab, the forerunner to the Faith, who was martyred in 1850 in Persia. The second section covers Tahirih, a Persian poetess who was martyred in 1852. The last section discusses Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Faith.
http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-Bahai-Faith&id=7097863
Go to the above site to read a short E-ZINE article on the history of the Baha'i Faith. It's in three sections. One on the Bab, the forerunner to the Faith, who was martyred in 1850 in Persia. The second section covers Tahirih, a Persian poetess who was martyred in 1852. The last section discusses Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Faith.
http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-Bahai-Faith&id=7097863
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