Green Acre Baha'i School February 2008 eNewsletter

  

Dear Green Acre Friends,

February is a great month to come to Green Acre! We are repeating our most successful special children's program with an accompanying adult program on the first weekend, now filled to capacity with a waiting list. During Black History Month, join us for a reflection on the unique spiritual qualities which African American Baha'is can further develop and contribute to the expansion and consolidation of the Faith. And, on the fourth weekend, married couples will have a special opportunity to reflect on the joys and challenges of Baha'i marriage and spend quality time together. Come and encourage each other, have fun together, and recharge your batteries for the important work of teaching and building strong Baha'i communities back home. See you soon!

Warmest Baha'i love,

Jim and Jeannine Sacco

PS Green Acre urgently seeks applicants for staff positions of Program Coordinator and Registrar. (Job description available at http://www.usbnc.org/tab/serviceBNC.aspx after login.) Please send resume to hrm@usbnc.org with a copy to jsacco@usbnc.org
   

Full course details through May 2008, dates for the opening of summer registration, and registration options, are available here: http://www.greenacre.org

FEBRUARY 2008

February 1-3: Inspired by the Love of Baha'u'llah to Serve the Plan: A special Children's Program for Junior Youth and Children ages 3-14.
Pepper Oldziey and the Green Acre Teachers
(waiting list only).

February 1-3: Encountering Baha'u'llah (Adults and Youth)
Presenter: Kambeze Etemad
(waiting list only)

February 8-10: The Day Finders Conference: A Radical Approach To BEin'
Presenters: Phillipe Copeland, Lloyd Lawrence, Kenneth Ray, Adam Siegel, Liz Washington
(includes program for children 3-14 years)
"There is no time to lose. There is no room left for vacillation." In order to bring the Word of God to the masses, the Lord of the Age has called people of African descent to provide spiritual leadership in the creation of a new civilization. This worldwide redemption requires arming the servant with his God-given abilities - not only knowledge but also insight and spiritual weaponry necessary "to conquer these regions." To do this effectively, the Day Finders Conference will use the arts and experiential learning to take participants of African descent on a journey of self-reflection deep into the "pupil of the eye" in the pursuit of healing, transformation and understanding of the Five Year Plan. This is an urgent call to action. Are you ready for a revolution?

February 22-24: If You're Happy, I'm Happy: a Retreat for Married Couples
Presenters: Jan and Felix Mauras
Give yourselves a weekend to refresh and gladden your marriage. Reflect, relax, and enjoy. Reflect on the virtues that enhance your relationship. Relax with one another and find the space to listen, perhaps in new ways. Enjoy the fellowship of other couples exploring what it means to "abide by the will of God."  
Jan and Felix are certified Virtues Project ™ Master Facilitators. Felix is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) at the Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center in Harlem. As a member of the New York City Spiritual Assembly for ten years, Jan helped to establish its Marriage Task Force and subsequently provided workshops to other Baha'i communities seeking to replicate the model. Jan and Felix now serve on the Spiritual Assembly of Yonkers, NY.

  
   

MARCH 2008
(all courses are described in full at http://www.greenacre.org/upcoming.htm )

March 7-9: College Student Retreat for the Fast: The Hidden Sweetness in the Stomach's Emptiness
Presenters: Brett Gamboa and Gladys Lee

March 21-23: Teaching Children's Classes Grade 1 (Part 1): Ruhi Book 3 Intensive
Facilitator: Anita Wooster

March 21-23: The Unity of Science and Religion: Using the Scientific Process to Foster a Culture of Learning
Presenter: Carey Murphy

March 28-30: Empowering the Human Spirit
Presenters: Martha Elliott and Ron Matthews

March 28-30: Children's Theatre Company:
Community Outreach and the Core Activities
Presenter: Mehr Mansuri

  
   

Annual Dinner and Fundraiser
Saturday, March 15 at 6:30 PM at the Sarah Farmer Inn
All contributions will go to the National Baha'i Fund and the Green Acre Scholarship Fund. Please advise in advance by phone or email if you are bringing items for the silent auction. Please call or email by March 12th to reserve a seat at this dinner. There is no charge for the dinner, but donations are welcome. (Please remember that only Baha'is may donate to the general Baha'i funds.)

Who are the Youth Service Corps Volunteers at Green Acre?
Isaiah Powers from Arizona, Jordan Sobhani from Texas, Kevin Yoshida from Hawaii, Linnea Segen from New Jersey, Sarah Rodgers from Arizona, and Greg Stutzer from Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can I register for a summer course?

A: Summer registration will open in February on two dates: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 8:30 am: Registration opens for Camp Green Acre and the accompanying family session (June 27-July 2), Badasht Youth Academy (July 4-10) and the Junior Youth Institute (Transformation for Peace) and accompanying family session (July 25-30). Wednesday, Feb. 13, 8:30 am: Registration opens for all the other summer courses. NOTE: Summer registrations received before these dates and times will not be accepted.

  

Remember to visit the Green Acre website for more information: www.greenacre.org

  

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