As a general principle, the Guardian has established the order of
importance in Baha'i service as follows: First, Pioneering in one of the
virgin areas of the Ten Year Crusade. Second, Pioneering in one of the
consolidation areas of the Ten Year Crusade. Third, Settlement and
Teaching in one of the goal cities of the home front campaign. This of
course would include developing the Faith in Communities where there is
already a Group or isolated Baha'is.

The Guardian feels that it is advisable for every individual, after his
own prayers and meditations and seeking of guidance, to consult with the
appropriate committee appointed by the National Assembly. They are in
touch with the ramifications of the Campaign, and are qualified to give
sound advice.

So far as your personal affairs are concerned, the Guardian assures you of
his prayers in your behalf, that they may be clarified for you. Of course
the question of love and marriage is something that can only be determined
by the individual.

So far as the publication of the pamphlet in Eskimo is concerned, it
probably would be advisable for you to write the National Assembly on this
important matter, asking them what the present status is, and if you can
assist in any way.

With loving Baha'i greetings, I am,

Faithfully yours,
Leroy Ioas
Secretary-General

(69) May 7, 1954

(69) May 7, 1954

Dear Baha'i Brother:

Your letter of April 21st has been received by the beloved Guardian, and
he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He appreciated your loving thought in sending him Ridvan Greetings from a
new Alaskan Center.(15)

He attaches the greatest importance to the spread of the Faith in that
territory, because, as you know, it is destined to have a National
Spiritual Assembly of its own ere the termination of the Ten Year Plan;
and the sooner the believers can open up new centers and establish new
Spiritual Assemblies, the sooner will the happy day come when Alaska will
be independent, and have its own national Baha'i Body.

He assures you he will certainly pray that your sacrifices and your
services may be richly rewarded.

He urges you to concentrate on attracting the natives as much as possible,
by that he means the Eskimos. These people have a right to hear of the
glorious message of Baha'u'llah, and he hopes you will be instrumental in
attracting many of them to the Faith.

With warmest Baha'i greetings,
R. Rabbani

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