High Endeavours: Messages to Alaska Part 7

[From the Guardian:]

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

Your true brother, Shoghi

(24) December 7, 1955

(24) December 7, 1955

Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Anchorage

Dear Baha'i Sister:

This is just a note to acknowledge, on behalf of the beloved Guardian, receipt of your letter of October 9th, as well as the three photographs enclosed.

He is happy that the Baha'is are so well installed in their new Haziratu'l-Quds, and will pray for you all.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless you and your dear fellow-workers, and enable you to lend a great impetus, in the coming months, to the onward march of the Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(25) December 25, 1955

(25) December 25, 1955

To the friends who were present at the Alaska State Convention.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian has received your letter, signed by all those who were present at the Convention on December 4th; and this is just a note on his behalf to urge you all to redouble your teaching efforts, so that Alaska will have a firm foundation for its National a.s.sembly.

With Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless your high endeavours, guide and sustain you, and aid you to lend a great impetus to the onward march of the Faith in that promising country.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(26) February 2, 1956

(26) February 2, 1956

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

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of January 9th has been received by the Beloved Guardian, and he has directed me to acknowledge it on his behalf. The contribution which you have sent to the International Fund is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herein.

The Hosts of the Supreme Concourse are in marshall array, poised between Earth and Heaven ready to rush to the a.s.sistance of those who arise to Teach the Faith. If one seeks the confirmation of the Holy Spirit, they can find it in rich abundance in the Teaching Field. The world is seeking as never before, and if the Friends will arise with new determination, fully consecrated to the n.o.ble task ahead of them victory after victory will be won for the Glorious Faith of G.o.d.

The Guardian will pray for the quickening of the teaching work in Alaska.

A great upward surge is essential in that great country, as it is soon to have its own National a.s.sembly. May the Friends arise with resolve, dedication and consecration. Then surely great results will be achieved.

The Guardian sends you his loving Greetings.

Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas

(27) May 3, 1956

(27) May 3, 1956

The Baha'i Community of Ketchikan, Alaska

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of April 24th has been received, and the beloved Guardian was delighted over the formation of your a.s.sembly.

He compliments Mrs. Roberts on her youthful spirit, which has enabled her at her age to recognize this glorious Faith, and arise to serve it.(7) She must truly be an inspiration to other Alaskan Baha'is; and he was truly happy to know that your Community is distinguished by having the first Indian Alaskan(8) as one of its members. You seem to have made a "scoop"!

You may be sure he will pray for your progress and the unfoldment of the work there, in the holy Shrines. He sends you all his loving greetings.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless your efforts, guide and sustain you always, and aid you to win great victories in the service of His Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi