Scientology Volunteer Ministers

This story on the Scientology Press Office web site is an example of why I think the world of Scientology Volunteer Ministers

David Miscavige

I would like to acknowledge Mr. David Miscavige. As the spiritual leader of Scientology, he sets the tone for what we accomplish. And let me tell you, we accomplish an extraordinary amount of good, all over the world.

If you are interested in Scientology, it's really worth going to the New Years event at your Scientology church or mission. Because you will find out what a Scientologist is really like and what they do.

We are really determined to salvage this civilization. And we know we can do it, because L. Ron Hubbard's technology is so effective. But we could sure use some help! Check it 0ut!

Christmas Message

I think what makes Christmas most special to me is family -- being back together with family and close friends.

There is a feeling of renewal.

And coming just before the turn of the New Year, there is a feeling of ending the old and the optimism that here is a brand new year about to launch with all to possibilities that brings.

My goodness. How philosophical!

Scientology Volunteer Ministers in Action

Scientology Volunteer Ministers are an ever-growing movement that brings effective help and relief to people all over the world. This video shows them in action living their motto: Something can be done about it.

Nobel Peace prize winner returns to hero's welcome

Mohammad Younus is a real hero. I'm thrilled he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. His work not only help people, it helps them help themselves.

Reuters

Dhaka: Mohammad Younus, banker to the poor and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner, returned to a hero's welcome in the Bangladesh capital yesterday after a visit to Norway to pick up the award. Younus and the Grameen Bank he founded were cited for their work to lift millions out of poverty by giving loans to the desperately poor, especially women in rural Bangladesh. The award, announced earlier in the year, was welcome news in the impoverished South Asian nation which gets regularly hit by nature's fury - droughts, cyclones and floods. Younus left an airport reception perched on the back of a lorry and waved to the thousands of cheering well-wishers, television showed. Younus and Grameen Bank representative Mosammat Taslima Begum received gold medals and diplomas from the Nobel Committee at a ceremony in Oslo on December 10. The prize created by the Swedish philanthropist and inventor of dynamite Alfred Nobel comes with a cheque for 10 million Swedish crowns (Dh5.4 million), to be shared by the winners. "We must work hard in all sectors including politics to keep up the image that we have created by achieving the Nobel Peace Prize," Younus told a news conference yesterday.

Volunteer Ministers - Italian

For those who speak Italian, here is a video about the most effective help force on earth - the Scientology Volunteer Ministers.

Some Famous People in NNDB.Com

Martin Luther King

AKA Michael Luther King, Jr.

Born: 15-Jan-1929
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Died: 4-Apr-1968
Location of death: Memphis, TN
Cause of death: Assassination
Remains: Buried, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Atlanta, GA >>







Albert EinsteinBorn: 14-Mar-1879
Birthplace: Ulm, Wurttemberg, Germany
Died: 18-Apr-1955
Location of death: Princeton, NJ
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Remains: Cremated, Ashes scattered in undisclosed location (brain preserved)>>













David Miscavige

Born: 30-Apr-1960
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA

Gender: Male
Religion: Scientology
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Religion >>

David Miscavige

If I were to select one person as a hero it would be David Miscavige (and of course L. Ron Hubbard).

Mr. Miscavige has done so much to make Scientology available to everyone to the end of really improving the lives of people on Earth, all the while holding the line on the standards set out by L. Ron Hubbard.

There are some good articles on David Miscavige.

And one of the best ways to get to know him is by reading or watching his speeches such as This is Scientology

Sidewalk Sam

I loved this story on the Scientology Press Office about a local Boston humanitarian known as "Sidewalk Sam."

Sam was awarded the honor of "Human Rights Hero," by the Boston Chapter of Youth for Human Rights International, which is sponsored by the Church of Scientology of Boston.

When the Boston chapter of Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) had to chose someone to award as a human rights hero there was simply no competition. The only logical choice was the man who personifies "Freedom of Expression" — and that's "Sidewalk Sam."

"Sam," whose real name is Robert Guillemin, is not only a fine artist in his own right, but he has taken it on himself to enrich the lives of fellow Bostonians through "Art Street Inc.," a non-profit organization that use art as a catalyst to bring people together in support of community issues. >>Continued

Anna Politkovskaya Awarded the title World Press Freedom Hero

The Vienna based International Press Institute (IPI) posthumously awarded murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya the title World Press Freedom Hero. "Her murder is a shock and loss. IPI believes that she made a significant contribution to journalism and to the cause of human rights," IPI Director Johann Fritz said.

Politkovskaya, who was shot outside her Moscow apartment on October 7, was only one of over 20 journalists killed in Russia since 2000.

The investigative journalist wrote for the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, and was working on a story on torture in Chechnya when she was killed.

Fritz said Politkovskaya's nomination for the award was also a call on the Russian authorities to "ensure that there is a thorough investigation in her murder" in a country where, the IPI said, journalists were often killed with impunity.

To the Unsung Heroes

Tomorrow is the day to recognize the volunteer.

What would life be like without all the many volunteers who serve our communities?

Calling for "Heros" in the Philappines

Typhoon Durian just crashed down on the Philappines leaving 1000 dead and untold wreckage to homes and infrastructure.

They need help.

If you are a Scientology Volunteer Minister or can train to be one, your help is needed. Contact the VM coordinator -- vm@volunteerministers.org

IAS Freedom Medal Winners

I just saw this year's International Association of Scientologists event again. Seeing the work of the IAS medal winners I was so impressed by their dedication and their courage.

For example, the work of Sr. Garcia of Columbia who heads Criminon in that country and who personally brought tens of thousands of former insurgents and drug-lord militia members through the government amnesty by training them on basic Scientology principles and The Way to Happiness was really amazing to watch.

I also loved his acceptance speech, which he gave in Spanish and David Miscavige translated.

What a deserving, courageous and competent man!