Message from the President

My beloved co-servers,

As we prepared to celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection this past month, those of us here at Shamballa felt that this conference would be very special and indeed we were not disappointed. Every full service took us to a higher level and the messages from the Ascended Masters in attendance spoke to the sacred heart of each and every one present. Not only did the chelas spend two afternoons sharing what they felt was the definition of The Bridge to Spiritual Freedom and Shamballa, but throughout the conference the focus was upon this Activity of Light and the Divine Principles it represents.

The unity, love, wisdom and peace during this sacred and holy time was greater than I have ever experienced before and I believe all chelas present and those who tuned in at inner levels will agree with me when I say: Shamballa and The Bridge to Spiritual Freedom have truly taken a giant step forward in their evolution. From this point forward, with the love, conviction and dedication of its members, we will serve the Earth at ever increasing levels of consciousness. To each and every one of you who participated in any way I would like to offer my gratitude for your continued service to the world.

I would also like to say thank you for taking time to fill out and return the Subscription form/Membership Applications. We are learning a great deal from your responses.

However, there is one aspect of this process that I believe is creating some misunderstanding among the student body, which I would like to discuss. A few chelas have commented that they have been associated with this organization for many, many years and they have never had to fill out an application form before, so why must they do so now?

Let me reassure you, anyone who chooses to join their energies with the Great White Brotherhood, and follow the tenets of their teachings through this Activity of Light, does not require a physical membership form to do so. As we all know, this is something that takes place at inner levels between the student and the Master. However, as beloved Jesus said so long ago in Matthew 22:21; "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's.", and at this time, we too, are attempting to do this and nothing more.

As the calendar for the Holy Days did not go out in the previous Journal I would like to remind you of the following dates:

Saint Germain's Ascension Day Friday, May 1

Gautama's Enlightenment Friday, May 8

Mother's Day Sunday, May 10

Wesak Festival Monday, May 11

Ascension Day (Master Jesus) Thursday, May 21

Pentecost Sunday, May 31

Father's Day Sunday, June 21

Petition Classes Wednesday, June 24-Tuesday, June 30

As you can see, May and June are very busy months! On May 11 spiritual seekers from every part of our planet will gather to receive the blessings and benediction of beloved Lord Maitreya. No announcement is made as to the location. By the magnetic power of love only, will we be guided by our hearts to the exact location. In honor of this sacred time there will be a meditation that evening at 8:00 PM in the Angel Room of the Ascension Focus at Shamballa. I would like to invite you all to attend this sacred celebration either in person, or at inner levels.

Equally important are the Petition Classes, which will be held at 8:00 PM each evening in the Angel Room to support the petitions of the Ascended Masters on behalf of the continued forward evolution of this planet. Again I lovingly invite you to join your love, light and energies with ours however possible. You are also welcome to physically submit your own petitions to this very important endeavor. Be assured that on the evening of June 30th, during the closing ceremonies, every petition will be consigned to the flames.

Well, I believe it is time to draw my message to a close for this quarter. As the seasons now again change, and depending upon your location, while you are preparing for either the warmth of the bright summer sun and many days of exiting activities, or the peace and quiet of the long winter nights, may you be enfolded in the love, light and protection of our Father-Mother God.

Rebecca Ann Laycock

President