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Letter of 16 March 19531 |
The Guardian does not feel that now is the time for the Hands
to give up their normal sphere of activity, and prepare themselves
to be free to travel and teach all the time. In most cases, this would
be quite impossible financially, especially for people who, like
yourself, have the responsibility of families to look after. No
doubt, as the Cause grows in numbers, and has greater resources,
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it will be possible to assist the Hands to carry out definite teaching
missions; but for the present, we must stretch our limited
resources, and accomplish the most essential tasks first. He was
very pleased to hear that you will be present at the Stockholm
Conference.
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The tasks of the Auxiliary Boards will be under the direction of
the Hands in their area, and in cooperation with the administrative
bodies existing, to strengthen the teaching work. They will not
have administrative functions, but will no doubt be able to help
stimulate weak centers, groups and assemblies through their
visits.
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A Covenant-breaker, as you know, is one who disobeys and
turns away from the Center of the Covenant. Until such time as
they repent of this sincerely, and express their willingness to work
under the Center of the Covenant, their status must be
considered the same. However, such matters should be discussed
and decided upon within the National Spiritual Assembly itself.
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1. | to Dr. Adelbert Mühlschlegel [ Back To Reference] |