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Newsletter of the Oxnard and Ventura Bahá’í
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January 2004 |
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"O Son of Being! Make mention of Me on
My earth, that in My heaven I may remember thee, thus shall Mine eyes be
solaced." |
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The purpose of the Oxnard-Ventura Bahá'í News is to provide information about the Bahá'í Faith and activities of the Bahá'í's to those who wish to learn more or attend Bahá'í devotional gatherings. If you have comments or do not want to receive the Bahá'í News, write PO Box 7344, Oxnard, CA 93031, call 648-1222. No donations requested or accepted.
Informational Talks Wednesday, January 14, 7:30 PM Saturday, January 17, 7:30 PM
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The Eternal Covenant of God The Creator of all things is God, the One, the Incomparable, the Self-Subsisting. He has created the heavens and the earth with its mountains and valleys, its forests, meadows, deserts, rivers and seas. God has caused every living thing to come into being. He has made man and has engraved on him His Image. Bahá'u'lláh teaches us that the essence of God is incomprehensible to the human mind, for the finite cannot comprehend the infinite. The representations that the followers of various religions make of Him are but fruits of their own imaginations. God is not a man, and He is not a mere force spread throughout the universe. To order Bahá’í books, magazines, or videos, call the Bahá’í Distribution Service at 1-800-999-9019 or email bds@usbnc.org for more details. |
The words we must necessarily use to refer to the Source of our being, such as
the Heavenly father, the Heavenly Power, the Great Spirit, each express one of
His names and attributes in the human tongue, which is totally inadequate to
describe Him.
In the Hidden Words, we read: "O Son of Man! I loved thy creation, hence I created thee. Wherefore, do thou love Me, that I may name thy name and fill thy soul with the spirit of life." According to these words of Bahá'u'lláh, God’s love for us is the very reason for our existence. We must be ever conscious of this love which protects us, sustains us, and fills us with the spirit of life. In moments of difficulty, of ease, of sadness or joy, we must remember that His love is continually being showered upon us. More on God’s Eternal Covenant next month. Seventh Annual All Faiths Women of Vision Conference Sunday, January 11th 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. The All Faiths Women of Vision Conference 2004 will be held at The Ventura Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 1:00 p.m. The title is "Turning the Tide of Prejudice and Violence: A Celebration of Our Compassionate Community." Our speakers will be Julie Saltoun of the Anti-Defamation League and Debbie Golden, Ventura Unified School District Board Member. |
Please join women who have gathered together over the last seven years to experience interfaith dialogue, cooperation, and friendship. This year will provide you with concrete ideas and materials to help promote acceptance and overcome intolerance in our community. We will also honor the men and women of the Ventura Interfaith Ministerial Association as well as our annual awards to women. Please call 644-7079 for more information or email Women of Vision 04 @aol.com. All Faiths Public Gathering for Prayer and Devotions
Fillmore CommUnity
Ventura CommUnity In the Topping Room, EP Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Downtown Ventura. Enter from the front at the West end.
Camarillo CommUnity Oxnard CommUnity To learn more about the Bahá’í Faith, contact the Bahá’í House of Worship or the Bahá’í community in your area [link to Contact page]. Further information is also available at www.us.bahai.org and www.bahai.org. |
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