The Training Institute for Northern Ireland is delighted to announce that two more Book One Study circles have begun. The first of these study circles has very topically entitled itself, "Belfast Soul Academy" and meets weekly in the home of Mr Tony (Salsa) Sherwani. 'Belfast Soul Academy' has a total of ten collaborators, three of whom are not Bahá'ís. A second Book-1 study circle has started in Ballymena with a total of four collaborators, two of whom are not Bahá'ís. A course in Book-3 (Training of Children) was successfully completed at the end of October. Those participating included Andalib Gornall, Pat Craig, Pat Irvine, Arjang Agahi, Amy Agahi, Mahan Hashemizadeh, Navid Agahi and Afnan Hasemizadeh. Their long suffering tutor was none other than Michelle O'Mahony. A good time was had by all! Training began at 7.00pm on Friday and continued through until Sunday at 4.00pm. That makes a grand total of 23.5 hours of training. The training itself involved memorization, story telling, singing, games, EATING, and lots of laughs (thanks to the Hashimazadeh brothers). Of those willing souls who participated, four have expressed their keen interest in using their newly gained training. This is indeed another positive step towards the teaching of children, which has been described as a portal to 'Entry by Troops'. Preparations are now underway for the eagerly awaited Book-4, 'The Twin Manifestations'. Book-4 Study Circles should begin early in the new year - anyone who is interested and has not yet put their name forward for this or any other study circles, please contact the Study Circle Coordinator: Arjang Agahi aeagahi@aol.com
As well as studying the Ruhi materials, a study circle will often undertake extracurricular activities, depending on the nature of the group and the circumstances of its community. Some study circles may decide to organize social events for the community. Others may carry out service projects. The members of a study circle may, under certain conditions, sponsor a weekly devotional meeting. Upon completion of a course, the members might invite the community to a special celebration.
(Training Institute Board for Northern Ireland)
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