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Show Bahais take pari; BOUNTIFUL Bahaullahs son AbduT-Bahwho led the Bahai Faith from 1892 till His death in 1921, said, God maketh no distinction between the white and the black.. .All colors are acceptable unto Him, be they white, black, or yellow. Inasmuch as all were created in the image of God, we must bring ourselves to realize that all embody divine possibilia, ties. Also on the program were performances by Tongan singergui-tari- st Kalauti Heimuli and Native American flautist Doug Spotted Eagle. Skits were based on The Sneeches, a Dr. Seuss fable about the foolishness of racism, and short texts from the Bahai writings; both were directed by Michele Duiker. Members of the Bahai Community of Bountiful took part in a valley-wid- e observance of Race Unity Day on Sunday, June 12. The event took place in Hillsdale Park. Community treasurer Nelson LeDuc served on the coordinating committee for the festivities. He and members of his family participated in the program by performing musical selections and a dance piece on the theme of establishing racial harmony. The dance work was choreographed by daughters Rachael and Marie. in R ace Unity Day Community member Karen Anne Webb did face painting and worked crew for several skits performed by area Bahai children. She also gave a musical presentation at the Salt Lake City Bahai Center on the subject of the civil rights movement and the teachings of the Bahai He was writing in the mid to late nineteenth century, before the con- cepts of womens suffrage, civil rights and political had evolved. Faith. The unity of mankind is one of the fundamental teachings of of Bahaullah, the the Baha'i Faith. In His writings, Prophet-Found- er He exhorts the peoples of the world to Close your eyes to racial differ- ences, and welcome all with the light of oneness. In His writings, He expounded often on this theme. blood. Race Unity Day was initiated in 1957 by the national governing i body of the Bahais of the United Missionaries i ELDER O'BRIEN Jeremy OBrien, son of Neil and Brent M. Watson, son of F. Judy Roosendaal, has returned Michael and Jolene M. Watson, has ELDER OSCARSON ELDER WATSON Lance Oscarson, son of Gary and Susan Oscarson, has returned home after successfully serving in the r' Sweden Stockholm at 12:50 p.m. in the Bountiful 4th home- Ward Chapel, 102 E. 1400 S. June 19 at 9 a.m. in the Centerville Chapel, 210 E. Centerville. 10th Ward 1825 N ELDER PETERSON ELDER SLADE Denim L. Slade, son of DeLeon and Sandra Slade, has returned home after successfully serving in the Texas Houston Spanish ( Speaking Mission for The Elder Brent Peterson, son of Scott and Cecile Peterson, has recently been welcomed home after serving the people of the Mexico Tampico Mission. Elder Peterson will speak June 19 at 9 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. homeHis be will coming Bountiful 53rd Ward, 1356 N. 650 E. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Bountiful 31st Ward, 600 E. Center, ELDER BASSETT held June Bountiful. ELDER KUEHNE Branden L. Kuehne, son of Lynn and Margit Kuehne, has returned home after successfully serving in the Dominican Republic Richard Bassett, son of Ramon and Peggy Bassett, returned home June 3 after successfully serving in the Scotland Edinburgh Mission. He will report on his mission Sunday, June 19 at 2:50 p.m. in the Santiago Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He will report on his mission Sunday, June 19 at 10:10 a.m. in the Mueller Park 4th Ward Chapel, 1320 E. 1975 S Bountiful 13th Ward, 1365 N. 650 E., Bountiful. ELDER WEBB Elder Keith Dail Webb has returned from his missionary service in the al emotional musical program focused on the life and accomplishments of the prophet Joseph Smith. On June 25 at the Austad Auditorium in Ogden and on June 27 at Cottonwood High School auditorium in Salt Lake, Embryo Entertainment and Kenneth Cope will present an evening of tribute to the life and accomplishments of Joseph Smith. The response to the program has been wonderful, said Kenneth Cope. Everywhere I go people tell me of their powerful experiences France Bordeaux Mission. He will speak at the Centerville 2nd Ward Sacrament meeting, 1475 N. E 50 Centerville, June with the production. The premiere performance of My Servant Joseph received strong reviews after playing to standing room only crowds two 19 at 12:30 p.m. consecutive nights in November. We expect tickets to sell very U.S. Sayings Bohds fOR sesquicen-tenni- commemorate this event, Kenneth Cope is presenting two performances of My Servant Joseph, an coming will be EDUCATION GROW ALMOST AS EAST AS KIDS DO. racial harmony and understanding and to focus attention on the eradication of racial prejudice, which Bahais still consider the most challenging moral issue facing the United States. The Bahai holy days and spe- cial observances like Race Unity Day have a special significance for Bahais this year, as June, 1994, marks the centenary of the establishment of the Bahai Faith in this country. Information about the Bahai Faith may be obtained localBooks ly by calling 298-450- 7. about the Bahai Faith may also be found at the public library. Servant Joseph to be shown June 25, 21 of the martyrdom of the LDS Prophet Joseph Smith. To Saints. His until 1965, it has always been celebrated on the second Sunday in June. Its purposes are to promote My June 27th marks the Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y p.m. in the Bountiful Lakeview Ward Chapel, 455 S. 1200 E., Bountiful. Before the seminal Brown vs. Board of Education was heard or SNCC was formed or Mickey Schwemer and Medgar Evers were killed, before a generation marched on Washington or Martin Luther King had a dream, leaders of the Bahai Faith had identified racism as mankinds most challenging issue. They warned Americans in particular that, if the problem were not confronted and ameliorated, the streets of our cities would run with States. Called Race Amity Day quickly for this sesquicentennial performance, said Jason Memmott, At director. promotions Novembers sell-owe turned at the door, even after away many setting up chairs to accommodate the over-floThis moving tribute to the life ut and accomplishments of the prophet Joseph Smith helps the audience to better understand and relate in a personal way to Joseph as a man, a brother, a husband, and a friend. Tickets for My Servant Joseph are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets call Embryo Entertainment at 566-6- 1 19. Young woman Betsy Millbum recently received her Womanhood Young Recognition Medallion. She is a hard worker and enjoys serving others. She recently graduat- ed from LDS Seminary and is a 1994 graduate of Viewmont High School, where she was an honor student. She will begin attending Ricks College this fall. 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