Dear Bahá'í friends,
We are happy to share with you the joyous news that the
Foundation Stone of the Mother Temple of Latin America has been laid by
Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum on behalf of the Universal House of Justice.
This inaugurates the next phase in the planning and construction
of this important edifice which will culminate in the commencement of the
erection of the Temple itself in January, 1969. During the current phase the
final working plans and specifications will be drafted, bids will be obtained
and contracts for construction will be placed. All this will call for funds in
ever-increasing amounts.
We therefore call upon all National Spiritual Assemblies to:
1. Inform the National Spiritual Assembly of Panama of the
amount of your budget allocation for the Panama temple during this year and
when they may expect contributions to be received.
2. Transmit as soon as possible all available funds, either
accumulated or earmarked, directly to the National Spiritual Assembly of
Panama.
3. Encourage all Local Spiritual Assemblies and individuals
to contribute to this project.
With loving Bahá'í greetings,
The Universal House of Justice
(Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963 to 1986)