From Our Viewpoint

Mid-summer and the days are hot. Our tomato plants, as usual, are the talk of the neighborhood. Presently five feet tall, they grow and grow and grow. Fancifully, consider climbing them as Jack did with his beanstalk. What would I find if I did? Would I find a giant, like Jack, who wanted to eat me? Would I have to use my trusty ax to chop the vine down as he chased me back into my world, thereby bringing about his quick end? I think not. My world of fancy is a beautiful world of light, peace and love. There are no mean, blood-thirsty goblins in this world but individuals who show kindness, warmth and acceptance.

At a meeting I recently attended, Jim, one of the participants, asked: “If I am mugged sometime and it is apparent the mugger is going to kill me, should I kill him first, which will save him from committing the sin of murder, but putting my own soul in danger? Or, should I let him kill me, saving my soul but in the process have him lose his?” Forgetting the instinct for survival, I’m not sure how Jim’s question should be answered. Perhaps it is unanswerable. How would you answer it? We are an organization focused on objective contact with other worlds. We encourage research that leads to bettering this type of communication. We feel a commitment to let others know about this communication and what we have learned as a result. It is not amiss, though, to consider to a certain extent, some of the larger philosophical issues that lie beyond life and transition. It is wonderful to have objective tools that give us knowledge but does it stop there? What do we do with our tools? Do we dig ditches with them or will we try to carve a “Pieta” like Michelangelo?

In the last three months I have traveled thousands of miles, taken part in two conferences (a third, in Colorado, had to be turned down because I was in Rome at the time), lectured about my book: Voices of Eternity taught a four day workshop on how to tape voices, gave two interviews for television, and met hundreds of people. I mention this last because to me that was the most important. Few people would deny that language is an important tool. Used correctly, it can stir the hearts of man to do great things; to seek peace and understanding among mankind. Incorrectly used, it can lead to misunderstanding, incite riots, can cause murder. It is a tool, however, that isn’t always needed. Two months ago, my husband and I were in Italy. Our grasp of the language was nonexistent but we got along well. True, many Italians knew a smattering of English, but smiles and gestures on our part, as well as the Italians we met who tried very hard to be helpful, got us there and back. Language would have smoothed the way, and would have helped us understand better the inner feelings of those with whom we spent time, but the smiles and the hugs from the Milan conference let us know we had touched each others hearts.

I have always had great faith in the innate goodness of most people; less faith in governments. In the scheme of things, governments are a necessary tool needed in order to keep a country running. How often have we seen this tool misused? It is unfortunate that many of those who govern lose sight of what is in the heart of everyman, that the tool they have been given in trust would find no place in the world of the Michelangelos.
 

What EVP Has Meant To Me

In our Spring newsletter, we started a r series in which some of our members described what EVP meant to them in their lives. I mentioned that those who responded to my request had done such an excellent job that I didn’t want to shorten their replies more than necessary and so would continue the feature in future NEWS. Many members in their letters to me have said how much they enjoy the new series. Continuing to go alphabetically, Betty Evans writes:

“It proves to me that there is no death but an ongoing existence that is beyond comprehension. In 1948, my father died and in 1984, Mercedes Shepanek sent me a tape of my father’s voice saying, “This is Ilityd Evans speaking. This is Ilityd!” Mercedes put the Class A voice on tape three times. In 1988, Clara Laughlin received a voice saying, “This is illtyd, this is Ilityd”, which sounded exactly like the voice taped by Mercedes in 1984. I was thrilled to hear from my father. When he was young he lived in MN and was interested in Spiritualism.

“In 1986, when I asked my sister Nell, who had died, how she liked Jessica, her new granddaughter, she said: “I like little Sissie.” That was the name used by Jessica’s two older sisters in referring to their new sister. I played this Class A message at our last national conference in Baltimore.

“During the time Mercedes and I taped in the 70’s, Merce and I received many messages from Merce’s son, Ray, my Uncle Bledden, and other relatives of us both. We taped messages from people we didn’t know. One interesting entity who had an unusual name turned out to be buried along with his son, in a grave adjacent to Ray Shepanek’s. The following year in the law office where I worked, I heard one of the attorneys say that the relative of this man would be in later. I will never forget my taping sessions with Mercedes and the joy I had from finding answers to things I had wondered about all my life. What a wonderful thing EVP is!” Betty Evans, VA

“EVP proves there definitely is life after death although I have always believed it. I fear death less now than I did before. Our life has a purpose and so does death. To know we can reach our loved ones and know it doesn’t end at the grave is a joy. EVP means everything to me since I lost my husband. When a loved one dies a person will always say now they are happy, but when you hear your loved one say on tape they are happy you know they are.” Shirley Flamm, IL

“The opportunity to learn about taping in July 1982, literally opened a new world for me. The first voices came in August 1982, with the introduction of husband, Tom, and channel leader Wm Callie, MD. We have “built a bridge” (their term) of communication with many so-called dead relatives, friends, neighbors, unknown and well-known entities. The experience of attending EVP conferences, meeting other devoted tapers, exchange of information via the newsletter, untold love and help from spirit and the passing of comforting and reassuring messages to grieving friends is a blessing beyond adequate expression.” Clara Laughlin, VA

“Becoming a member of AA-EVP has made me aware that wonderful things can happen like hearing recently, for the first time, a faint but audible voice saying, “Robert.” Having lost my son, Robert, two and a half years ago this is indeed a breakthrough. Receiving letters from AA-EVP members with their news is something I look forward to with great pleasure. Friends have been made. I am so glad to have become a member for a new world has been opened and there is much more to discover.” Ena & Jim Lloyd-Kitchen, England
 

Has Arnold Barber Survived Death?

The following notice was received from Arthur Berger. Perhaps some of our members would like to try and contact Arnold.

“Arnold Barber is dead. He left a test message enciphered under a system designed by Arthur S. Berger called the “By the Numbers” Test for Survival. The key for the message is a single word. Barber intended to communicate this key after death to enable his message to be deciphered and so to provide evidence of his survival of death.

“The Survival Research Foundation which is investigating the question of survival after death, will pay $1,000 to the first person who sends the Foundation the word that will decipher Arnold Barber’s test message.

“Please send any key word purporting to come from Barber and a description of how obtained to: Survival Research Foundation [Address Withheld].”
 

Transitions

In the last three months two of our members have moved from life to life.

The first, Louis Loinba from Massachusetts, joined our group in 1987. A letter came from Carol Barron, MA State Coordinator, saying his death was sudden and unexpected. She wrote: “I will miss him. He was forever sending me BLANK TAPES to tape on, and all the recent magazines he had read such as FATE. (He also sent) funny little notes with his special brand of humor. He really encouraged me in my EVP work. Wednesday, the day after his death, another magazine and note came from him. It was strange to get that, knowing he had died the night before.”

We wish you well Louis and know that you will find great joy in your new life and there will be additional opportunities for you in your desire to help others.

The second member to make a transition was a dear personal friend, Marjorie McKee. A letter came from her husband Dan, Illinois State Coordinator, in June, saying Marjorie had moved to her new life the end of May after a long period of failing health. Dan and Marjorie were charter members of AA-EVP and strongly supportive of all of our activities. I met both of them for the first time at our first national conference in Baltimore in 1983. At the conclusion of the conference they, along with Harold and Martha Sherman, came to our home for dinner and the evening.

Many of you will remember Marjorie from that conference as welt as the two following ones. She was vitally interested in objective communication with other worlds, and in spite of physical problems, she was always cheerful, warmly greeting everyone who stopped by to speak.

Several years ago, Dan and Marjorie stayed with us for three days while waiting for her appointment at Johns Hopkins hospital. During that time, it became even clearer to me that she never doubted for a moment that we survived death and would move on to another life in a world that awaited our coming.

In spite of being completely blind the last few years of her life, she lived life fully. Now that she has gone home to the world, just a step away, I am confident (as she was) that she can see and fully enjoy all the beauty that surrounds her.
 

A Visit to Italy

From May 26 until May 29, my husband and I were guests of the Centro Milanese Metafonia in Milan, Italy. This excellent group is under the direction of Virginia Ursi and her capable assistant Saria Buioni. The international conference was housed in a beautiful hotel—conference center about an hour’s drive from Milan. Everything possible was done to make us feel welcome. To ensure we received full benefit from the outstanding speakers, my husband and I were given headphones and each talk was translated into English as it was being given. My own talk was immediately translated into Italian over the wall speakers as I went along. At the conclusion of the session, many of those in attendance came up, hugged me, spoke in Italian or halting English as best they could. One person wrote a beautiful letter to me in Italian (which I later had translated) saying how much my talk, which focused on my book, had meant to her. Another person gave me a picture of his ‘Master” which cannot be reproduced. It is sitting on my windowsill as a reminder of the love I felt in Milan.

During my stay, the TV station of Milan came and interviewed me for a special program they were showing the following week about the conference. Saria stood beside me and translated the questions of the producer into English and my answers back into Italian.

It was a large conference with over 400 registrants. Our friends, Ernst Senkowski and Martin Wenzel, were there and gave talks. Martin had spent several days with us two weeks earlier in Severna Park, and it was good to see him as well as Ernst again.

Following the conference, my husband and I went to Rome for four days. We visited many of the well—known historical locations. I did a limited amount of taping and some messages came through. At the Colosseum, there were mixed feelings: desperation, fear, happy excitement and some guilt. This was no doubt due to the emotional differences existing between the spectators and those they had come to watch. Two messages came through, one Class A, “We love you.” Sitting quietly in the Sanctuary at St. Peter’s Church, I had just explained that I was holding a tape recorder in my hand and could record their words if they wished to speak. A clear voice I can hear without headphones says “Recorder” followed a moment later with “We like you,” in a Class A voice. At the catacomb of St. Domitilla there were also mixed feelings. There was some fear, but it was largely one of quiet joy, of expectation. Leaving the roup, I went into a small room where there were candles and a cross. Inviting the invisibles to speak, three messages came through within two counters on my small battery operated tape recorder. The first, a male voice, said clearly, “We will watch her.” This was immediately followed by a Class A female voice that gave two messages: “With her.” “I go with her.”

Our trip to Italy exceeded all of our expectations. Thanks to Virginia Ursi and her group for making it possible.
 

An Interesting Letter From England

Gilbert Bonner, an EVP taper of many years, and I have exchanged many letters. In his most recent letter he wrote: “I have had a request from a major university in the UK for tapes of my voices and other data they wish to study … I know they checked me out with the American Parapsychologist Dr. Braud.” Gilbert also commented about John Keel’s book, Visitors From Space published in the 1970’s. He wrote, “Some interesting points emerge that could be related to the EVP phenomenon. For example, quoting Keel, “I have pointed out the entities obsession with time. Their behavior as described by various witnesses further suggests their problems in adjusting to our time frame, such as THEIR RAPID FIRE UNINTELLIGIBLE LANGUAGE noted by witnesses all over the world as sounding like a speeded up record on a phonograph. (This) could be caused by their failure to adjust to our time cycle... (pg. 173 V.F.S.) Gilbert wrote that over the past ten years he has had at least three sightings of UFO’s but has no theories and is careful in his approach to the literature of the subject. He feels, however, that we can no longer believe that we are either the center of the cosmos or its only life forms.
 

An Idea for You?

Carol Barron wrote that she had bought extra copies of my book. She keeps several for lending and gave them to ministers she know who she felt would welcome books of this nature. She requested they put them in their church libraries when they completed reading them. In this way, members of their congregations can receive comfort and help by reading Voices at special times of need.

Every so often, Carol places information sheets about the AA-EVP in metaphysical books at nearby libraries. It is hoped that some of the recipients will go on to contact us and find out more about the Association.
 

Luxembourg Report

Many thanks again to Hans Heckmann, PA AA-EVP member, who translated a recent newsletter published by Jules and Maggie Harsch-Fischbach of Luxembourg. Quoting from the editorial, Maggie, President of the C.E.T.L. wrote: “A worldwide ORGANIZATION FOR TRANSCOMMUNICATION is in the making. It will be necessary to coordinate the research groups of all participating countries in order to do justice to the questions and demands of people from around the world. Contacts between dead family members and their relatives on this side need only few “energies.” These contacts are being supported by the harmony and affection of people who love each other across time and dimensions. If we want to spread T.C. in public and want experiments among large circles of people, we will not only be dependent on the help of higher powers but especially on the harmonious cooperation of all participants. At present it is our duty to first prepare a foundation for the broadening of T.C. This foundation will consist of a group of researchers who agree in mind and in their goals and are ready to live according to spirit guidelines.”

Maggie, quoting Technician, their main teacher from the other side, wrote: “You may not like it, reincarnation exists. There are parallel worlds! Mankind evolves in a forever moving wheel of life. Reincarnation means progression forward not backwards. Animals too, are subject to the cycle of incarnation. A human body does not reincarnate in an animal body. There is a purpose for sickness and infirmity. Do not judge the fate of other people. Those individuals have selected a life of suffering for their incarnation.”

Maggie wrote that they have learned that life forms such as higher, non-human beings are far removed and different from us. According to Technician, some of them are not aware of us and yet all living beings on earth are connected with them; no matter how many different forms of life exist in the cosmos, they are all part of a whole. Man can open him/herself to positive as well as negative power. Dealing with the supernatural can therefore help one person while it may do damage to the other one.
 

This and That

“Izvestia,” the Soviet government’s official newspaper, finally decided after almost ten years that the ‘death’ of Mrs. Yuliya Vorobyeva’s in the Ukraine was news probably because two doctors reported it.

In 1978, she was ‘killed’ by a 380 volt shock of electricity, was pronounced dead, and spent two nights in the morgue. But she revived, stayed awake for six months, and then fell into a long, deep sleep. When she finally awoke and resumed her day to day life, she wasn’t normal. She was strongly psychic, she could see into people, or through them, and she could even see through things as solid as roadways. When the two doctors examined her, she gave one of them a correct diagnosis of his physical defects. When “Izvestia” interviewed her, she ‘saw’ what the reporter had eaten for lunch. (Spiritual Frontier Journal, Fall 1987)
 

What Was The Light?

In our Spring newsletter, Paul Seaman, HI AA-EVP member, shared with us his near-death experience. In my note of appreciation, I asked what he thought the light was. In his reply, Paul wrote that he has a degree in philosophy and is a confirmed Episcopalian but he felt much of what Christ said had probably been distorted by organized religion. As a result, he has difficulty accepting the Christian concept of God. Quoting him in part, he wrote: “I feel there is a sense of coherence in the universe, of a vast, regulated energy system (regulated by what? Who knows?) that has within itself a sort of intercommunicative capability, and that sense of communication pervades all of human consciousness. That ‘communicative stuff’ in human consciousness has a role in generating concepts of good and bad, morality, human relationships, society and so on. So what I perceived as a white light probably was my consciousness linking up with the great transpersonal consciousness, if you will—that profound energy system at the core of everything. The feeling I remember having when encountering the light was not one of reverence, really, but one of great calm and peacefulness, a kind of sensing of “Oh, yeah, here it is, at last.” I’ve essentially lost any fear of death so in that sense, maybe I’m more relaxed and accepting about things. I hope that I have become a bit more tolerant of the foibles of others.”
 

Lake Forest Conference

Paul Johnson, Founder and President of Spiritual Advisory Council Longwood, FL, invited me to give a lecture and teach a four day workshop at his yearly conference held at Lake Forest College in Illinois.

The campus is beautiful. Towering oak trees, grassy lawns, old buildings melding with new, give the college, that has been a part of the community for 100 years, a feeling of peace and contentment. For six days, our group lived in one of the dorms and ate in the college dining hail. Worry about what was going on away from the conference was forgotten. Stone benches, under shade trees dotted the campus readily available for quiet contemplation. I could have spent the summer there.

Lovely setting aside, this feeling of happiness would not have been possible if those attending the conference had not brought with them warmth, love, acceptance. Most registrants had been there before. Their joy at seeing each other again was obvious and I frequently heard, “This is my second home. I’m back home again!” New attendants were quickly welcomed and made to feel an important part of the group.

Having organized and presented three national conferences myself, I am well aware of the tremendous amount of pre-planning that starts months ahead if a conference is to be successful. The Lake Forest conference under the direction of Paul and his wife Mary Kay, was successful in every aspect. An outstanding program staff had been lined up for lectures and workshops.

Paul had suggested I lecture about my book. It went well. The eight copies of Voices that Paul brought to the conference for the book-room were sold within several days. My workshop: How to Tape Voices was an on-going four day workshop. Although the group wasn’t large it was enthusiastic, with two people going to town the second day to buy tape recorders. We made two recordings during the four days. Everyone in the group received a message, or a special sound, indicating the other side was trying to come through. Mary Walczak, a new AA-EVP member, called on her teacher “Master Michael.” A clear tonal male voice, that you could hear without headphones, replied, “This is Master Michael.”

I also had the pleasure of meeting other AA-EVP members for the first time. Richard Busse, Indiana State Coordinator, stopped by Sunday evening on his way home from weekend reserve duty at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. We spent several hours together and had dinner discussing many aspects of the AA-EVP and communicating with other dimensions. Virginia Elmgren who lives in Lake Forest and is on our cross-country list, attended my lecture and took an active part in our EVP workshop. We had many chances to talk and although there was sadness when it came time to part, there was joy knowing that we now had a place in each other’s heart.

Besides the yearly conference at Lake Forest, Paul also has a Feb. Winter Festival in Orlando. His monthly newsletter is interesting and mentions other activities taking place in various locations.
 

Dimensions in Parapsychology

Bryce Bond, of New York City, lectured and taught a four day workshop at Lake Forest. He has distinguished himself through his work in spiritual and psychic development as well as being an outstanding healer.      Through his weekly cable TV program, “Dimensions In Parapsychology,” Bryce has interviewed many leaders in the field of PSI. He brought his equipment to the conference and filmed most lectures. On Wednesday, sitting on a bench under large oak trees in front of the stone chapel, Bryce interviewed me for sixty minutes. Focusing on my book, and my discoveries in the last thirteen years in taping, it will be shown over seven cable stations on Saturday morning the end of July or first of August. If you live in the NY, NJ or CT area, check your listings for time and station.
 

Book Look

Eugene Maurey, IL AA-EVP member, has just published a book titled: Exorcism—How To Clear At A Distance A Spirit Possessed Person. In it, Eugene tells how he has ‘cleared’ many people possessed by negative energies. He uses a pendulum to help him and then sends them on their way. Eugene also tells how you can do the same thing. It is an interesting book.

Betty Riley and I shared a suite at Lake Forest. Meeting for the first time, I came to know Betty as a warm, caring and sincere person. She focuses on helping people look at life more clearly through her contacts with those in Spirit who bring special insights to those seeking her help. Betty’s book: A Veil Too Thin Reincarnation Out of Control, describes her previous life in England several hundred years ago. It is much more than your typical reincarnation book. Thoroughly researched by Lucy C. Huie, a competent researcher of Atlanta, the evidence presented is convincing. I think you will find it fascinating and well worth reading. You may order it for $2.95 from: Valley of the Sun Box 38, Malibu, CA 90265.
 

News from Members

Ingeborg Frank, New York, reported that she was looking for: Beethoven’s Letters by Dr. A. C. Kalischer. Returning home, after locating it, she checked her telephone answering machine. To her astonishment, she heard several musical measures from Fur Elise, Beethoven’s well-known composition.

In a recent letter from Monty Hearon, OR State Coordinator, Monty wrote that he had heard from his friend, Raymond Bayless, psychical investigator and author. Raymond is interested in EVP and tries different taping experiments. In a recent experiment he had a mike touch the side of a plastic container which was upside down on a hard surface. Monty tried several experiments lasting five minutes. On playback, he heard 15 loud raps and a voice saying, “Hello.” Monty’s conclusion was that the use of the container did give many raps, but the mike did not have to touch the container as long as it was about an inch away. You may want to try this experiment and see what happens.

Walter Sherbrooke, CA, has sent me a picture and information about an electronic board he has developed. Called COMPU-PSI, it is similar to an Ouija board but Walter feels is far superior. He reports he has received messages through it from Spirits.
 

Switzerland Adventure

Our plans to visit Switzerland from Nov. 5-13, to attend the international Technical Trans—Communication Conference at Basel, are progressing. Several people have made reservations and their places are assured. The trip, starting with four days in Lucerne, will be outstanding. This is your opportunity to see a beautiful country and take part in an excellent conference at the very reasonable cost of $1550, conference included! Don’t delay in signing up for the trip. Deadline is September 2!
 

Odds and Ends

Let me hear from you. Deadline for the Fall Newsletter is September 30.
 

Always my best wishes, Sarah Estep