PRESS RELEASES
NORWAY •
Norwegian translations executive Trond Samstad turned a serious problem into a serious success. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Scientologist Trond Samstad is intent—professionally and personally.
ISRAEL •
How cosmetologist Helga Rekanati uses Scientology to work everyday miracles. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“Yes, it works, I thought to myself, but let’s see when it stops,” Helga Rekanati says of the administrative technology she began using in her cosmetology business. “And then it never did.”
NORWAY •
Scientology helped Norwegian Scientologist Rasmus Lossius make work and family life a pleasure. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
The calm, friendly atmosphere in his “Meet a Scientologist” video at www.scientology.org is characteristic of the way Rasmus C. Lossius lives his life. But before Scientology, he says he was quick-tempered and short-sighted.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA •
January 2011 marks a new era for the Scientology religion in Australia with the opening of its new Melbourne Church. Thousands of Scientologists, dignitaries and guests from across the nation celebrated a milestone—the opening of the first Ideal Scientology Church in Australia.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Over the course of the past twelve months, hundreds of thousands trained in the skills of the Scientology Volunteer Minister reached out and helped others in times of disaster. Their actions embodied the words of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard: “A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well.”
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Mikkel Jørck is following in the tradition of his grandfather who helped bring Scientology to Denmark and his parents who are both Scientologists. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Third-generation Danish Scientologist Mikkel Jørck is raising his children with Scientology principles and raising the bar on the quality of life for his family and community.
LOS ANGELES •
2010 marked the Scientology religion’s greatest expansion in history, with the opening of new Churches in cultural centers world over.
In 2010, major Churches of Scientology opened across Europe, North America and Africa.
LOS ANGELES •
2010 saw the completion of a two-year project to provide Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s beginning books of Dianetics and Scientology to every lending library on Earth. Today, through the placement of Mr. Hubbard’s books and audiobooks in libraries across 192 nations, billions now have access to the tenets and beliefs of the Scientology religion for the first time.
“I know no man who has any monopoly upon the wisdom of this universe. It belongs to those who can use it to help themselves and others.” —L. Ron Hubbard
LOS ANGELES •
The Problems of Work film, on DVD, is drawn directly from the pages of L. Ron Hubbard’s book of the same title, illustrating basic Scientology principles for use in everyday life. Among these Scientology principles are the triangle of Affinity, Reality and Communication, which are the Components of Understanding; the Anatomy of Confusion; the Anatomy of Control; the Secret of Efficiency; and the underlying mental and spiritual reasons for exhaustion and their remedy.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Scientologist Matt Sharp has the self-confidence that comes from understanding how to deal with challenges in life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Matt Sharp always worked hard and played to win. But right after college he struck out over a problem he simply couldn’t handle.
“I was an able guy,” says Sharp, 27, “but life threw me this curve and it caught me unprepared.”
LOS ANGELES •
The new Church of Scientology International Dissemination and Distribution Center is established in Los Angeles to meet the unprecedented demand for the services and humanitarian programs of the fastest-growing religion on Earth.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Melissa Wattman lives a life of miracles—those she experienced herself and those she creates in the lives of others. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Melissa Wattman was not expected to see her ninth birthday. Diagnosed with leukemia, she regained the will to live through Scientology, and recovered.
GREAT BRITAIN •
Nearly dying of alcohol and drug abuse when he was 21, Thai boxing champion Pete Dwan today helps kids lead drug-free lives. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Twenty-five years ago Pete Dwan nearly died of alcohol and drug abuse. Now he is dedicated to helping kids decide to live drug-free.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Marlene Cabenda was a trusted and admired human rights lawyer and insurance executive, yet she knew something was missing—until she found Scientology. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
When Marlene Cabenda sets her mind to do something, the results are remarkable.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL •
To Scientologist Tomer Vered of Tel Aviv, Israel, nothing beats raising the spirits of an entire group through music. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Tel Aviv native Tomer Vered is fluent in the universal language—music.
The Israeli’s video at www.scientology.org shows Vered “hard at work”—rocking out as a disc jockey at a local concert.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Each piece of jewelry designed by Sylvia Heneghan is an artistic expression. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
The Sylvia Petra Heneghan jewelry collection features one-of-a-kind, hand-made pieces with a European touch. The artist uses natural stones, freshwater pearls and whatever else inspires her in her unique creations.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Volunteer Ministers courses tailored for on-the-go access through smartphones and tablets such as iPhone, iPad and Android.
Smartphone, tablet computer and e-book users on iPhones, iPads and Android now gain instant access to life skills training free of charge through online Scientology Volunteer Ministers courses compatible with most mobile devices.
ITALY •
Fabrizio Lello is a natural—and his love of his audience and his craft light up the stage. But before Scientology, performing was a struggle. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Fabrizio Lello doesn’t just sing—he shines. His contagious élan and love of life make any audience smile. But shyness made performing a burden and entertaining an ordeal—before Scientology.
LOS ANGELES •
On January 12, 2011, Meet a Scientologist Jule Rotenberg gave an interview on WQUB-FM 90.3, a NPR radio station broadcasting in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa.
DENMARK •
Whether piloting passenger jets, flying aerobatics competitions or taking part in military defense exercises on behalf of NATO, Lars Najbjerg doesn’t just participate, he excels. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
When assembling model airplanes at age five, Lars Najbjerg was not just playing—he was preparing for his career.