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== Founding of The Summit Lighthouse== | == Founding of The Summit Lighthouse== | ||
In 1958, the Ascended Master [[El Morya]] called Mark L. Prophet to Washington, D.C., to found The Summit Lighthouse and to publish the teachings of the [[ | In 1958, the Ascended Master [[El Morya]] called Mark L. Prophet to Washington, D.C., to found The Summit Lighthouse and to publish the teachings of the [[ascended master]]s. Seven ascended masters—[[Archangel Michael]], the [[Elohim of Peace]], [[Saint Germain]], the [[Maha Chohan]], El Morya, [[Gautama Buddha]] and [[Godfre]]—gave the founding dictations of The Summit Lighthouse before the original board members on August 7, 1958, in Philadelphia. | ||
By this time Mark was living in a brownstone house on Kentucky Avenue close to the heart of the nation’s capital. In a room on the top floor, which served as the first sanctuary for The Summit Lighthouse, Mark would sit at his manual typewriter under a 300 watt light bulb and receive the Masters’ dictations for the [[Pearls of Wisdom]]. | By this time Mark was living in a brownstone house on Kentucky Avenue close to the heart of the nation’s capital. In a room on the top floor, which served as the first sanctuary for The Summit Lighthouse, Mark would sit at his manual typewriter under a 300 watt light bulb and receive the Masters’ dictations for the [[Pearls of Wisdom]]. | ||
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== Our New Home—The Inner Retreat == | == Our New Home—The Inner Retreat == | ||
In September 1981, we purchased the Royal Teton Ranch, bordering Yellowstone National Park in Montana, and in October Mother and Edward Francis, her beloved co-worker and soul mate, were married. | In September 1981, we purchased the Royal Teton Ranch, bordering Yellowstone National Park in Montana, and in October Mother and Edward Francis, her beloved co-worker and [[soul mate]], were married. | ||
In the summer of 1982, the Ranch Kitchen Restaurant opened in Corwin Springs, Montana, featuring home cooked meals, delicious fruit-sweetened desserts and baked goods that won first prizes at the Montana State Fair. | In the summer of 1982, the Ranch Kitchen Restaurant opened in Corwin Springs, Montana, featuring home cooked meals, delicious fruit-sweetened desserts and baked goods that won first prizes at the Montana State Fair. | ||
In August, we held our first conference in the [[Heart of the Inner Retreat]] at the Royal Teton Ranch, the Retreat of the Chohans of the Rays. Devotees came from all over the world and camped in our newly opened campgrounds. It was a bit rustic in those first days in the Heart but we were enthusiastic pioneers. During this conference Mother and Edward announced the purchase of the [[Community of Glastonbury]], North and South, and parcels were put up for sale to communicants of the Church. Camelot was sold in 1986 and we moved our headquarters to Montana. | In August, we held our first conference in the [[Heart of the Inner Retreat]] at the Royal Teton Ranch, the Retreat of the [[Chohans]] of the Rays. Devotees came from all over the world and camped in our newly opened campgrounds. It was a bit rustic in those first days in the Heart but we were enthusiastic pioneers. During this conference Mother and Edward announced the purchase of the [[Community of Glastonbury]], North and South, and parcels were put up for sale to communicants of the Church. Camelot was sold in 1986 and we moved our headquarters to Montana. | ||
During the 1980s, Mother continued to stump for the Coming Revolution in Higher Consciousness. In 1985, she and her stump team toured Australia, the Philippines, Hawaii and Europe. In 1987 and 1988, Saint Germain stumped America from coast to coast through his Messenger. | During the 1980s, Mother continued to stump for the Coming Revolution in Higher Consciousness. In 1985, she and her stump team toured Australia, the Philippines, Hawaii and Europe. In 1987 and 1988, Saint Germain stumped America from coast to coast through his Messenger. | ||