A prime element in the careful and wise direction needed is
the achievement of victory in the Seven Year Plan, paying great attention to
the development and strengthening of Local Assemblies. Great efforts must be
made to encourage them to discharge their primary duties of meeting regularly,
holding the Nineteen Day Feasts and observing Holy Days, organizing children's
classes, encouraging the practice of family prayers, undertaking extension
teaching projects, administering the Baha'i Fund and constantly encouraging and
leading their communities in all Baha'i activities.
- The Universal House of
Justice (Ridvan 1984 message; ‘Messages from the Universal House of Justice’)
