Study, Action and Reflection

Bahai's from Montana and Wyoming met in Billings over the weekend (12-13 March) to study the letters and recent guidance from the Universal House of Justice, and to act and reflect. Let the pictures do the talking...

Panorama of the Study and Reflection Session

Study of the 28 December 2010 Letter from the Universal House of Justice

Practice of an activity from Ruhi Book 2

Practicing an activity from Ruhi Book 1 - Studying a Prayer together

Discussions and Reflections

Panorama of the Study and Reflection Session

Panorama of a Devotional Gathering

Little Josie after the Devotional Gathering

Little Josie smiles at the camera

Zion thinks "Whats in there?"

Zion smiles

More pics here

Book 8 in Ennis

Bahai's from Bozeman, Belgrade, Ennis, Idaho and Wyoming gathered together in Ennis, at the Home of Jenn (thank you! :o) to do Book 8. With an extended weekend, we covered more than half the book. It was great fun, and amazing having Derek there! Looking forward to the next session in a couple of weeks.

More pics here

Meeting the friends in Billings

A couple of us from the Bozeman Baha'i cluster headed over to Billings, MT last Sunday, for the Nineteen Day Feast, and to meet the friends there. There was good cheer, and great food! All in all, a great trip (except Red Robin was closed because of the Superbowl, so some of us know we have to go back!)

One of Five Thousand?

Extract from a letter by the Universal House of Justice to the Conference of the
Continental Boards of Counsellors, 28 December 2010

"With this in mind, we will call upon the community of the Most Great Name at Ridván 2011 to raise over the next five years the total number of clusters in which a programme of growth is under way, at whatever level of intensity, to 5,000, approximately one third of all clusters in the world at present."

The Feast of Masa'il (Questions)

Some of the Bahai's of Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston celebrated the Feast of Masa'il (Questions) this evening. The Feast letter from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States of America was about Huqúqu'lláh (The Right of God). An interesting discussion followed the reading of the Feast Letter, where a comparison was drawn between Huqúqu'lláh and, say, the amount of time one dedicates to the Service of the Cause! In other words, as one is to give 19% of one's saving to the Faith, it would be worth thinking about whether it is only relevant and required for one to give 19% of one's time to the Service of the Cause. Now, ofcourse, this is not written anywhere, and by no means is to be taken as an interpretation of the law of Huqúqu'lláh, but is still worthy of thought and consideration. Also, one is to dedicate his/her entire life to the Service of the Cause, so where does the 19% of one's time come into the picture? Is this 19% of one's time, the Right of God? Worthy questions to think about and ponder upon...

Book 5 in Boise, Idaho

3 of us from Montana - Bozeman, Belgrade and Ennis - headed to Boise Idaho this weekend for a Book 5 intensive. We drove 9 hours on Friday evening/night, and as I blog, we are done with the day's study. Below are a couple of panoramas from the day. The rest of the pics are here.

This was us studying!

 

This was us taking a break and watching a bollywood song on Youtube!

Day 2 - Sunday 14 Nov 2010

We're almost done with Unit 1. There have been some amazing discussions today about the Plan and society, and there have been some amazing questions asked. No photos for today, but there are tons here from yesterday!

Cluster Meeting - October

The Bahá'ís of Bozeman, Livingston and Ennis, Montana had their cluster meeting over the weekend. Lots of plans, and lots to reflect on.


The Children's class is going on well. Plans are under way to start a Junior Youth group too! Lots of big plans for the upcoming Holy Days in November, including a fireside on the Day of the Covenant!


Prayers for the efforts of the friends are always appreciated!