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DATE: December 21, 1996
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LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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T/R: Gerdean O'Dell
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Textual Study The Urantia Book: Foreword; Paper 1, The Universal Father
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TEACHER SESSION
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Christ is Born
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==Heading==
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===Topic: ''Christ Is Born''===
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===Group: [[Pittsburgh TeaM]]===
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==Facilitators==
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===Teacher: [[Tomas]]===
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===TR: [[Gerdean]]===
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==Session==
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===Opening===
 
TOMAS: Good afternoon, my friends. I observe as you up-reach for contact with the spirit, we down-reach to make contact with your mortal consciousness, that in your mindal realms we may find understanding, that in your heart you may know we love you, and that in your soul you may aspire toward infinite perfection and contentment with your finite perfection reality.
 
TOMAS: Good afternoon, my friends. I observe as you up-reach for contact with the spirit, we down-reach to make contact with your mortal consciousness, that in your mindal realms we may find understanding, that in your heart you may know we love you, and that in your soul you may aspire toward infinite perfection and contentment with your finite perfection reality.
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As is usually the case, I have not advised Gerdean of my topic for you today and so she is in the dark, clueless as to what may come wafting through her mind, but bear with me and with her, for I know that your reflections of your own spirit lives will reflect to me what I may discuss for you, for as you know, it is my intent to serve and to reach you where you are in your growth.
 
As is usually the case, I have not advised Gerdean of my topic for you today and so she is in the dark, clueless as to what may come wafting through her mind, but bear with me and with her, for I know that your reflections of your own spirit lives will reflect to me what I may discuss for you, for as you know, it is my intent to serve and to reach you where you are in your growth.
 
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===Lesson===
 
Nuances aside, it is, of course, understood in your culture that you are all aware of the holiday wherein Christ's birth is celebrated. I would like for us today, in keeping with our festivity, to ponder in your mind the meaning of his birth upon Urantia and reflect what that means to you, in light of your understanding of your natal sphere, Urantia, a planet darkened by default and rebellion.
 
Nuances aside, it is, of course, understood in your culture that you are all aware of the holiday wherein Christ's birth is celebrated. I would like for us today, in keeping with our festivity, to ponder in your mind the meaning of his birth upon Urantia and reflect what that means to you, in light of your understanding of your natal sphere, Urantia, a planet darkened by default and rebellion.
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How are you, dear friends?
 
How are you, dear friends?
 
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===Dialogue===
 
Group: Fine.
 
Group: Fine.
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Also bear in mind, not only Jude but all of you, that your personal teachers are in constant contact, the midwayers are fully aware of your presence and will help you and work with you whenever possible. The angels themselves are responsive to your supplications through the Father. The Father is ever present, as is the Mother. And myriad personalities can be accessed if you but have faith. It is the most thrilling aspect, perhaps, of this new age, the realization that you are not alone, that isolation has ended, and that you are emerging from the dark cocoon into the flight of light and life.
 
Also bear in mind, not only Jude but all of you, that your personal teachers are in constant contact, the midwayers are fully aware of your presence and will help you and work with you whenever possible. The angels themselves are responsive to your supplications through the Father. The Father is ever present, as is the Mother. And myriad personalities can be accessed if you but have faith. It is the most thrilling aspect, perhaps, of this new age, the realization that you are not alone, that isolation has ended, and that you are emerging from the dark cocoon into the flight of light and life.
 
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===Closing===
 
Stay in touch with each other. It is important that you reaffirm each other. Do not grow weary or self-satisfied in your faith, but seek to serve, to uphold others that they too may uphold you. And so now I will send you forth to extend your ministry to strangers, strangers on the street, in this most charming season. Smile, and tell them by your smile that "Christ is born."
 
Stay in touch with each other. It is important that you reaffirm each other. Do not grow weary or self-satisfied in your faith, but seek to serve, to uphold others that they too may uphold you. And so now I will send you forth to extend your ministry to strangers, strangers on the street, in this most charming season. Smile, and tell them by your smile that "Christ is born."
    
Amen and farewell.
 
Amen and farewell.
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*The plaque reads:
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==Note==
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The plaque reads:
    
A TEACHER IS A GUIDE - someone who not only helps us set goals, but who also helps us reach them.
 
A TEACHER IS A GUIDE - someone who not only helps us set goals, but who also helps us reach them.
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A TEACHER IS A COUNSELOR -
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A TEACHER IS A COUNSELOR - someone who not only listens, but who also knows just what to say.
 
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someone who not only listens,
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but who also knows just what to say.
      
THE BEST KIND OF TEACHER is not only a guide and counselor, but also A FRIEND.
 
THE BEST KIND OF TEACHER is not only a guide and counselor, but also A FRIEND.
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Your Pittsburgh Urantia Group, with all our love!!!
 
Your Pittsburgh Urantia Group, with all our love!!!
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