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2009 Has Been Another Busy and Productive Year of Here’S an Update on the Heartland Center ’S Fi Nancial Status Remembrance Avatar Meher Baba Heartland Center 7804 NBU, 1319 Barta Ave, Prague, OK 74864 405-567-4774 [email protected] www.ambhc.org The Guest by Kathrin Burleson www.kathrinburleson.com Last night I dreamed that God had come to visit. He was here in my house, relaxing on the daybed, quite at ease and comfortable, wearing white cotton pajamas, in the Indian style. For us, it was a bit of an occasion to have him here, and we weren’t quite sure how to behave. It was like being with a distant relative-- that unexpected level of comfort and familiarity around someone that you don’t really know and haven’t spent much time with. So while it seemed the most natural thing in the world to have him here, it was also a little strange and awkward. All he asked, but he didn’t use words for this, was that one by one, we go to his side, touch his hand, and in doing so, receive his blessing. But some people didn’t even want to do that, which seemed odd to me. It was such an easy thing to do and he was asking so little of us. Now that I think of it, he seemed a little weary and I can certainly understand that. I don’t think he ever tires of loving or forgiving, but he still has to put up with us, and we can make things so difficult. No wonder that from time to time he needs a little rest. President’s Message Treasurer’s Report The Burleson House: Jai Meher Baba! Greetings Folks! The Heartland Center is dedicated to Avatar Meher Baba as an oasis of His 2008-2009 has been another busy and productive year of Here’s an update on the Heartland Center ’s fi nancial status remembrance. Located in the Burleson House, it is a place for information, retreat, growth for the AMBHC... Baba’s work and presence continue to – in times like these, you’ll be glad to know that it’s quite positive. prayer, pilgrimage and study of Baba’s unifying message of divine love. It also serves unfold in Prague. Bit by bit, Baba continues to reveal to us His wish Baba turned the key and we were able to purchase the Morrison House. to preserve historical information about Avatar Meher Baba’s time spent in and near and will and we are just happy to assist in its unfoldment. Our new Since then, we’ve been watching our new expenses closely. So far, Prague, Oklahoma. The Burleson House is the original house of Dr. Ned Burleson, caretakers, Ron and Miriam are making a wonderful positive im- donations have been keeping up with our operating expenses. Ron and who treated Meher Baba while He was recuperating from the 1952 automobile pact on the community and we look forward to what the next year Miriam are running the Center in a frugal manner and Ron’s company collision. will bring! pays a monthly rent for the use of one room at We invite you to visit Baba’s home in the Morrison House. To visit the Heartland Center: Prague whenever you can, and be a part During our work week in May we were able The Heartland Center is in the town of Prague, Oklahoma, 60 miles east of Oklahoma of Baba’s Heartland Center in any way to stabilize the foundation and to replace the City, at the intersection of Rt. 62 and 99. Located at 1319 Barta Avenue, it is directly He so inspires. entire electrical system of the Morrison House adjacent to the Prague Hospital where Baba was cared for. (See our website or call In Baba’s Love and Service, without using any funds from our savings for directions.) Day visitors can ‘drop in’ and visit the Heartland Center as they are passing through, to receive information on Baba and account. But the house still needs to have the the1952 ‘accident’. Over-night retreat visitors are encouraged to make a reservation. Up to one week initial reservation can be given, News Shorts kitchen and bathroom upgraded, furnishings space allowing, with extension possible. We ask that only those with a defi nite interest in Meher Baba request overnight stays. To help To contact us about any of the following Morrison House dedication and further structural work. We need to be with utilities and ongoing expenses of the Burleson House there is a suggested donation for your stay: $20-$25 a night each person, ad- please email: [email protected]. prepared for the possibility that property at the accident site or hospital justed rate for families or groups. Guests are responsible for their own transportation. There is airport pickup service when possible for Work Weeks: To renovate the Morrison House, and upkeep the might suddenly become available. Thus, we are proceeding conserva- a reasonable fee, and affordable rental cars as well. Please call or email the caretakers, Ron Lansing and Miriam Rose (405-567-4774, Burleson House, we plan work weeks this fall and next May. We tively with renovation work. [email protected]), to discuss your plans. are looking for people with building skills, and hard working help- Please consider a donation towards renovation costs in order ers. Put your sweat equity into Baba’s property! Email above or to transform the Morrison House into a beautiful and functional pilgrim Check out our website at ambhc.org, and our blog at ambhc.blogspot.com call Peter Nordeen, crew chief, 828-274-0307. facility for Baba’s lovers now and in the future. As 2009 draws to an Volunteer opportunities: If you are interested end, you might like to make a holiday gift to the Center in someone’s to fi nd many more photos and stories of life and pilgrimage in Prague, OK! in offering your services during your own name. Or you might benefi t tax-wise by making a tax-deductible dona- pilgrimage, please let us know. There are many tion. Your donation will be used solely for the unfolding development MEMBERSHIP AND DONATIONS 2009 solo opportunities for small household repairs, of Baba’s presence in the Heartland. Whether large or small, every gardening/landscaping work, book cataloging Associate Membership gives us all the opportunity to support this Heartland oasis of Baba’s remembrance. Anyone donation is greatly valued as a love offering. who donates annually is considered a current associate member of the Avatar Meher Baba Heartland Center. During and deep cleaning. Jai Meher Baba! Furniture: Many have asked about donat- Michael Ivey this past year, the Center began renovations to the newly acquired Morrison House. Your tax-deductible donation helps ing furniture for the Morrison House. We are with the renovations, operating budget of the Center, as well as upkeep of the aging Burleson House as a retreat center currently in the renovation phase, but would for pilgrims visiting the 1952 collision site and Baba’s hospital room. Your periodic or monthly gifts will continue to be glad to accept certain pieces of furniture for future use. Call or write to us with your specifi c donation idea! sustain this oasis of Avatar Meher Baba’s love and remembrance in the Heartland of America. 2012 Sahavas Pilgrimage: We are planning to rent a bus in Myrtle Beach, drive the route Baba took in 1952, arrive in Prague for the Please print: 60th anniversary Sahavas, and then drive the bus back! We’ll try to Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________ make it a blue bus… join us! Any ideas are welcome. Legacy: It is a special honor that some Baba lovers have made provisions for the Heartland Center in their wills. Thank you! Address ______________________________________City _______________________State _____Zip___________ Interim Caretakers: So far several folks have come forward for this volunteer position, fi lling in when the permanent caretakers are HeartBeat Phone/Cell___________________________________________Email_______________________________________ away, but we are happy to have others on our list. Please email us. The Annual Publication of the Avatar Meher Baba Heartland Center Recent Donations: Thanks so much to Rita and Larry Karra- John L. Poag II, President sch for donating a beautiful autographed photo of Baba, signed Donations: Jim Watson, Vice-President □ Annual Membership (June-May) @ $25 (Per individual, if possible): $__________ “M.S.Irani” in blue ink, and a plaster cast of His hand. Also to Michael Ivey, Treasurer Suka Chapel for the gorgeous Charlie Mills Debbie Nordeen, Secretary painting and Louise Trask for a Mills giclee Julia Margaret Burleson □ Donation for Heartland Center’s general budget: $__________ print. Lynn Wilhite generously donated Angela Lee Chen appliances and a rolling cart for the Burle- □ Specifi c gift for renovations or other (Please defi ne): $__________ son House kitchen, and gorgeously framed Article and photo submissions: Angela, [email protected] photos for the Morrison House. Others have Mailing addresses: Debbie, [email protected] donated photos, books, and videos for our Total $__________ library, and a new tv/dvd unit. The Heartland Avatar Meher Baba Heartland Center Center is maintained and furnished by the 7804 NBU, 1319 Barta Ave, Prague, OK 74864 love of Baba’s lovers. If you have ideas for Monthly Donations: (405) 567-4774 • [email protected] what household or offi ce items can be donated now, please call our □ Monthly pledge donation of $__________ www.ambhc.org caretakers. AMBHC depends entirely upon the generosity of our community. A Hospital Plans: The current business owners of the Prague hospi- hearty thank you to all who have helped Baba’s Center blossom Autopay: Some donors are using online banking services to authorize a monthly or periodic donation.
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