High Endeavours: Messages to Alaska Part 13

He will pray for you and for the success of your work. He sends each and every one his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

(48) August 15, 1957

(48) August 15, 1957

National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has instructed me to write you that he was very happy to note from your recent letter the practical way the National a.s.sembly has gone about settling their goals for this year, and will pray for their success.

He deeply appreciates the gift Mrs. Huffman and her husband have made of the Temple site for Alaska. This fulfills one of Alaska's important goals-only a few months after the birth of the new National Spiritual a.s.sembly.

With loving Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

(49) August 17, 1957

(49) August 17, 1957

The Local Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Ketchikan

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of July 15th was duly received by the beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The contribution you have made to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith.

The Divine Confirmations are descending in torrents on those who arise to teach. At this critical time in the history of the Faith, teaching is the one Baha'i service that is Confirmed.

The Guardian hopes that you will therefore arise with renewed effort to take your part in this great crusade now sweeping the world. America has been called upon by the Master to play the preponderating role in this great World Crusade which is moving forward with increasing momentum. Thus more Baha'is must be confirmed in the United States, that America may achieve its Spiritual Destiny.

The Guardian will pray for you and for the success of your teaching work.

He sends you his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

(50) August 18, 1957

(50) August 18, 1957

National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your recent letters have been received and the change of the P.O.B. noted.

As regards the ring stone you kindly offered to send the Guardian: he feels this should be kept in your own Archives with other historic mementos.(12)

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless, guide and sustain you, and aid you to promote, at all times the vital interests of His glorious Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(51) September 8, 1957

(51) September 8, 1957

Baha'i Community of Ketchikan, Alaska

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of August 15th was received by the beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The contribution which you have made to the International Fund is greatly appreciated.

Receipt is enclosed.

Spiritual success can be won today, only by teaching the Faith of G.o.d. The people are seeking, dying from spiritual thirst. The Baha'is must disseminate the Water of Life freely, so seeking souls may find eternal life.

If the friends arise with consecration, devotion, and zeal-so the Holy Spirit may descend through them, to those who are wandering the deserts of material chaos-they will be surprised at the victories which will be won.

The Guardian hopes you will take a most active part in this quickening of mankind. May the blessings of the Holy Spirit, and its confirming power be with you at all times.

The Guardian will pray for you, and for the success of your work. He sends his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

(52) September 9, 1957