High Endeavours: Messages to Alaska Part 3

Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi

(9) February 3, 1952

(9) February 3, 1952

Baha'is of the Anchorage Recording District.

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Our beloved Guardian has received your letter of January 17th, enclosing the loving contribution for the Shrine of the Bab from the Baha'is of the Anchorage District; and has instructed me to answer on his behalf, and to send you the attached receipt.

He very deeply appreciates your gift toward the completion of this most holy enterprise, which is serving to draw the devoted believers in all lands closer to the Center of their Faith.

Naturally he is most happy to hear of the growth of the Faith in your land, and it cannot be otherwise when there is such firm resolve and determination to serve, and such harmony among the devoted believers.

He a.s.sures you all of his loving prayers for you at the Holy Shrines.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless you and your fellow-workers in Anchorage, sustain and protect you, reward you for your contribution and services to the Faith, and aid you to enrich the splendid record of your achievements.

Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi

(10) February 9, 1953

(10) February 9, 1953

The Baha'i Community of Anchorage.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of January 7th, expressing appreciation of the action of the beloved Guardian in arranging for Ruhiyyih _Kh_anum, accompanied by the Vice-President of the International Council, Amelia Collins, to be present at the All-America Teaching Conference and the dedication of the Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar in Chicago, has been received by him. He has asked me to acknowledge receipt of your letter on his behalf.

The Guardian feels that the four forthcoming Conferences are the most important gatherings ever held in the Faith to date.

The Conferences will bring together representatives of the entire Baha'i World, representing twelve national communities, made up of numerous racial and religious backgrounds.

The purpose of the Conferences will be the world-wide propagation of the Faith. They will lay the foundations of the service of the Baha'is of the world for the great ten year Crusade ahead-which, G.o.d willing, will be consummated in the fulfillment of the prophecies of Daniel, and the achievement of the initial goals set by 'Abdu'l-Baha in the Tablets of the Divine Plan, whereby the world will be flooded with the Glory of the Lord.

The Guardian attaches great importance to the Conference to be held in Wilmette, and he sincerely hopes as many of the believers as possible will attend.

The Guardian will pray at the Shrines for the friends in Anchorage.

With warm Baha'i greetings, Leroy Ioas a.s.sistant Secretary

(11) March 24, 1953

(11) March 24, 1953

To the Baha'is of Alaska

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Just a little note to a.s.sure you our beloved Guardian received your Naw-Ruz greeting, which he appreciated very much.

Great things lie ahead of the Baha'is in Alaska, and he will pray that they may attain their goals speedily and worthily.

With warm Baha'i love, R. Rabbani

(12) March 30, 1953

(12) March 30, 1953

To the Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of the Anchorage Recording District

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of January 23rd has been received by the Beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it in his behalf.

The Guardian feels the Dedication of the Temple, and the Intercontinental Teaching Conference to be held immediately thereafter, will mark a most important historic milepost in the development of the Faith in America, and the world. It will close the epoch of Temple Building, and open the 10 year period of World Crusade, during which time, the Faith will be established over the face of the earth.

The Guardian is happy Ruhiyyih _Kh_anum and Vice-President Collins of the International Baha'i Council can attend to represent him. He hopes as many of the Friends as possible will be present.

With loving Baha'i greetings, I am, Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas, a.s.st. Secretary

(13) August 5, 1953