Guest Week It was probably one of the most rewarding weeks of my life. Every question I could come up with was answered satisfactorily. I finally feel I really, know what it’s like to live in Stelle. I felt a peacefulness and a “letting go,” an acceptance of both myself and Stelle. I felt very welcomed and comfortable... The week was over … Stelle’s first Guest Week; the comments were overwhelmingly positive. Overwhelming … a good word to also describe the week. So much in so short a time period! Beginning their six-day visit on September 3, our guests enjoyed a variety of sensations—an experiencing of Stelle. For this was their reason for coming: to better acquaint themselves with the daily manner of life in Stelle. The philosophy of the Brotherhoods, which pervades every aspect of living in Stelle, was the initial focal point. Seminars and special presentations were given on the Great Plan of the Brotherhoods and Stelle’s role within it. Philosophical questions were aired and answered by Richard Kieninger. The philosophy at work in our structure of self-government and the Lemurian economic system was explained. Our guests were able to visit Stelle’s learning centers, and through a one-way viewing minor, they could enjoy the spontaneous actions of three-year-olds as they conveyed their joy in learning. Teachers in the upper grades shared their techniques and educational goals for their students. An all-day seminar absorbed our guests in the finer points of the Twelve Great Virtues, self-esteem, self-awareness, and the Ten Lemurian Laws—so many tools for Initiation! To balance the deluge of information (much of which the guests would have to assimilate later), physical activity was interspersed, for this’ is an important part of Stelle, too—the actual “building” of our city. Guests and members formed work parties and labored side-by-side on community projects such as landscaping, harvesting, light construction, and food packaging for our grocery mart. The highlights of the week, experienced together by guests and members, included our sharing of each other. Living with a family (or a group of “singles”), dining with familiar and new faces, in-depth, all-engrossing conversations, and the radiance expressed in our faces as we shared high humor and deep laughter. This was the essence of Guest Week … a guest’s glimpse of Stelle through experience. Though the community lies serene and calm under the magnificent span of sky, our guests left knowing that Stelle is a community living intensely, devoting its lifeforce to God’s Great Plan on the Plaines. ∆ GUEST WEEKS - 1979 The Stelle Group is initiating plans for its 1979 Guest Week Program. Tentative dates for three Guest Weeks are May 5 to 13, June 30 to July 7, and October 6 to 15. The costs, which include bedroom, meals, and program materials are: one person—$200, a couple—$300, and each child—$50. Each Guest Week Program will be limited to 15 people. If you are interested in receiving additional information on the Guest Week Program, please write to “Guest Week,” The Stelle Group. Let us know what date best fits your schedule. ∆
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