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SACRED HERB CHURCH SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1997
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by Rebecca O.H.W. 19 IN ATTENDANCE
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I kept telling people that when this question comes up, that my purpose for me to support the Church, because I don't smoke; it's merely to support or being part of, or to be one of these pillars that will keep the structure of the group. As the Spirit and as the Pillar of Light. I stand strong in this position.
We arrived to the meeting place. It has been a little bit of miscommunication, the kind man that direct me the first time, he showed his kindness once more by willing to go to tell people at both parks, that the Church was going to be indoors this time. Since the money had already been paid for the Room.
I became anxious at one point, because I was afraid that people will start leaving, but a handful of people seemed to be willing to remain Some people declined by saying; if there wasn't going to be the Holy Sacrament this time; they will not stay.
I was happy to see that at least ten people remained and later about five more including one "old -time" Reverend, with his little son, joined the group.
Our Brother that has prepared some notes, was also disappointed that people that had shown so much interest and support last week, weren't there this time, and we needed their participation and presence and their energy.
He started the introduction, by not reading it; and commenting about his disappointment in regards to the Brothers and Sisters that didn't show up. Because some of them can certainly give a very good Open Hearted energy.
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The Pipe eventually, went in the direction of the "old-time" Reverend. He remarked the need of the Church to affiliated to the Universal Life Church. One reason appeared to be, to protect the church against persecution, and asked our Brother that has been taking charge of the continuity of the Church, if he was ready to be Ordained; Reverend. The Brother debate the fact, that this Church has the quality of welcoming everybody, that everyone as a Brother or Sister can take charge at any given time; if the regular Reverends don't show up for whatever reason they have. ...And that he in fact doesn't believe it is neccesary to be Ordained; because he has been working in this fashion (working for God) since very long ago without any title. Again the Reverend remarked the importance of being Ordained by the Universal Life Church; because we're supposed to belong to that Order until this Church could be legally recognized.
The "old-time" Reverend also spoke about the importance that "young" under eighteen must not smoke the Holy Sacred Herb. Somebody comment that young people don't act very responsible in the use of the Sacred Herb. A young Sister felt a little discriminated with this comment because she is one of the "young ones", and asked for it to be explained, what the comment meant. After the explanation, she seemed O.K. .
Another Brother shared with us, his thoughts and his wishes of wanting to help his Ancestors. He also shared that he was persecuted and he wasn't able to defend himself as an "Herb Church Member."
I wanted to comment on two occasions, but everyone seem to have so much to say, so I kept myself on hold.
"Mau-Shein" was this Brothers name that has been around this Earth for awhile and in so many parts of the World. He has been in Ireland, where his Ancestors are originally from. ...And besides other parts of the World, he also has been in Mexico's Mayan region. Where he has been doing a very remarkable research to put together a book about the Mayan's different translation of their Symbols. He went on explaining some of his theories. He promised to bring next time, something to show us about his book.
He also mentioned, that quite a few years ago he was part of the Universal Life Church. ...And here now he is, back to it again. He show so much joy, by being back on track. He seemed to have a lot of knowledge and wisdom.
Finally, I got the chance to talk again; and give my point of view.
I really want to support our young Sister and make the remark that many new beings, that are being born now; are born already very advanced, and even though they are very young, they are advanced beings, and use the Sacred Herb with respect and responsibility; because I know a few young people who are my friends and are this way.
The other comment was about; to tell our Brother, who was concerned about his Ancestors, that some very wise man has said; by evolving one's self, we help our Ancestors to evolve; and that there is the belief that they are always traveling with us, in our left side. When I started talking about this, he and his girlfriend came closer to me, and he was very thankful of what I said.
We close the Circle by holding hands, and the "old-time" Reverend said a prayer. Everybody felt each one of us in our hearts.
Someone, the Brother with the very kind heart, brought doughnuts for everyone; but not very much people seemed to be very interested in them.