28 December 2008

1. SSE will start back on the 11th  Jan. We will be enrolling new children so if you are aware of child who would benefit being part of the Sai Spiritual Education please bring them along.
2. As per previous years The Nottingham group will be holding New Year Celebrations  on Wednesday 31st December 2008 at The Hindu Temple, Carlton Road, Nottingham between 8.00pm to 12.00 midnight. If you need a lift or want to arrange to go together then please see Jagdishbhai near the info desk.
3. Shirishbhai to say a few words about the committee and then Pratibaben.
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5. Thought of the day Pratibaben

21 December 2008

1. Annual Conference on the 31st January 2009: The Pilgrim the Path and the Goal. "Sai Baba: The Holyman and the Psychiatrist".. Guest Speakers Dr Samuel Sandweiss and his Wife Mrs Sharon Sandweiss. This year a new venue in Hertfordshire, all the details on the board.  Today is the last day so please ensure you see Narendrabhai if you are coming.
2. Next Week the bhajans will be in the Sports Hall here at Soar Valley.
3. SSE will start back on the 11th  Jan. We will be enrolling new children so if you are aware of child who would benefit being part of the Sai Sipitual Education please bring them along.
4. As per previous years The Nottingham group will be holding New Year Celebrations  on Wednesday 31st December 2008 at The Hindu Temple, Carlton Road, Nottingham between 8.00pm to 12.00 midnight.
5. Also all of the above can be found on our website which is currently going through a refresh but the announcements will be there by Monday morning. website address is : www.leicestersaicentre.org.uk .
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Thought of the day Done as part of the Christmas Celebrations 

14 December 2008

1. LOTUSS session straight after bhajan here from 10.15am to 12.30pm and the topic is Faith & Self Confidence. It is for any young adult from the age of 15.5. If need more information please see Anilaben/Arunbhai
2. The Sathya Sai School are holding their Annual Concert , theme " A Celebrations of Lights" next  Saturday 20th December from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Tilda Hall ( Ram Mandir), Hilyard Road off Ross Walk. All are welcome. .. 
3. Time is flying fast and we are almost at year end and also the new committee will be formed in January,.. if the urge is in your heart it is time for you to come and serve the Lord by being part of everything that happens here if you want! If you want to know more details of all the posts or just about being a committee member then please talk to any committee member. Invite a few members to say a few word on what do they do in the committee...
4. Annual Conference 31st January 2009: The Pilgrim the Path and the Goal. "Sai Baba: The Holyman and the Psychiatrist".. Guest Speakers Dr Samuel Sandweiss and his Wife Mrs Sharon Sandweiss. This year a new venue in Hertfordshire, all the details on the board. We need to know the definite numbers and the forms need completing, please go to the information desk. The last day for names will be 21st next week. There is a contributory cost of £15.00.
5. If you have bought the Christmas parcels as described by Janak last week please leave them at the information desk. If you want to know what is required again please see the help desk.
6. Next week will be our Christmas celebration which will be in this hall from 8:45 till midday. Don't miss out.... Panto's only come once a year....

Thought of the day Arvindbhai

7 December 2008

1. Parent's Study Circle today that was postponed from last Sunday. It starts at 10:30.
2. Next LOTUSS session is next  Sunday here at Soar Valley from 10.15am to 12.30pm and the topic is Faith & Self Confidence. It is for any young adult from the age of 15.5. If need more information please see Anilaben
3. Our Zonal Chair Mr Kishan Khubchandani has sent a note on the Floods in Orissa. If you want to help then please see the Board for details or me.
4. The Sathya Sai School are holding their Annual Concert , theme " A Celebrations of Lights" on Saturday 20th December from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Tilda Hall (aka Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road off Ross Walk. All are welcome. .. Expand on Building.....
5. Time is flying fast and we are almost at year end and also the new committee will be formed in January,.. if the urge is in your heart it is time for you to come and serve the Lord by being part of everything that happens here if you want! If you want to know more details of all the posts or just about being a committee member then please talk to any committee member.
6. Annual Conference 31st January 2009: The Pilgrim the Path and the Goal. "Sai Baba: The Holyman and the Psychiatrist".. Guest Speakers Dr Samuel Sandweiss and his Wife Mrs Sharon Sandweiss. This year a new venue in Hertfordshire, all the details on the board. I need to know the definite number so I can complete all the forms. The last day for names will be 21st. There is a contributory cost of £15.00 was £20.
7. There is the final Committee Meeting for the Year on Wednesday 10th Dec from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
8. Christmas is approaching fast and I know we are celebrating here on the 21st but this time of the year we also think of those in need. Janak is going to tell us a little more about what we hope to do... Janak gave a short presentation on what the plans are for this year. We are preparing small parcels for residents of Dawn Centre and other homeless people. The parcels should be brought to the Centre on next 2 Sundays – 14 & 21 December.
9. Thought of the day Janak...

30 November 2008

1. ( Kiranbhai) a comment on Last weeks Celebrations and a thank you to all who helped to celebrate this unique event. If anyone has any feedback on the programme then please let anyone of the committee member know. Most of you also know what was happening in Prashanti the week before but to tell us more Can I please invite Pratibaben to share the experience in Prashanti over the last 2 weeks...
2. Our Zonal Chair Mr Kishan Khubchandani has sent a note on the Floods in Orissa. If you want to help then please see the Board for details or Narendrabhai. Also see below - announcement for 16 November.
3. The Sathya Sai School are holding their Annual Concert , theme " A Celebrations of Lights" on Saturday 20th December from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Tilda Hall, Hilyard Road off Ross Walk. All are welcome.
4. For our Christmas celebrations the gents are putting on a Panto.... If there are any budding Xfactor actors then please see Rohitbhai or Jerambhai..
5. Time is flying fast and we are almost at year end and also the new committee  will be formed in January,.. if the urge is in your heart it is time for you to come and serve the Lord by being part of everything that happens here if you want! If you want to know more details of all the posts or just about being a committee member then please talk to any committee member.
6. Narendrabhai would like every committee member and any regional coordinators that are here today to goto to Room 6 at 10:30 for 15 mins please. It is really important that you do. Thank you.

Thought of the day Kiranbhai...

 

23 November 2008 - SWAMI's BIRTHDAY

Bhajans every week are held on Thursday at East West Community Centre from 7:45pm to 9:00pm and on Sunday at Soar Valley Community College from 8:55am to 10:00am. There are whole range of other activities including Sathya Sai Education for children from the young age of 5 to 16 as well as the service activities that serve where ever there is a need.
In Nottingham on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00.
In Rugby on Saturdays.

Please see the information desk for any further details see how you can serve the Lord.

 

16 November 2008

1. Our Zonal Chair Mr Kishan Khubchandani has sent a note on the Floods in Orissa.

Please see Information Desk for more info on how you can help. 

2. Last Thursday 13 Nov it was 539th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak to tell us more about this..........
3. Next Sunday we celebrate our Lords 83rd B'day Year. We would ideally like to start the day with 21 Omkar and Suprabhatam where ever you are. It would be great if we can all get together but we have not got a venue, however individuals can get together with small groups around Leicester and start the 21 Omkar at 6:00am. It will be your individual Sadhna to start of a great day.

There are no bhajans here at Soar Valley Next Sunday as we are all at Prajapati Hall, Ulverscroft Road, celebrating Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 83rd birthday.  We will be starting with a Procession at 11:00am so please be seated by 10:45am. You are welcome to join in on the procession so please come early. This is a unique celebration of a living avatar, we look forward to seeing you all there.

 

9 November 2008

1. Bhajans every week are held on Thursday at East West Community Centre from 7:45pm to 9:00pm and on Sunday at Soar Valley Community College from 8:55am to 10:00am. There are whole range of other activities including Sathya Sai Education for children from the young age of 5 to 16 as well as the service activities that serve where ever there is a need. Please see the information desk for any further details see how you can serve the Lord.

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2. This year Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 83rd birthday will be celebrated on the 23rd Nov ember here in Leicester at the Prajapati Hall, Ulverscroft Road. We will be starting with a Procession at 11:00am so please be seated by 10:45am.Join us in this unique celebration of a living avatar, we look forward to seeing you there

2 November 2008

1. Akhand Bhajans will be celebrated on the 8th/9th Nov at Ram Mandir From 12:00 noon onwards and everybody is able to participate , the slots for singing are available in the corridor make sure you put your name down and please be there early for you to take up your position when it is your turn.
   1. Please remember that next Sunday the Bhajans will be at Ram Mandir. 
   2. Also next week there will be NO SSE.
2. Once again we are collecting items to make up family parcels for refugees and needy people in Croatia. This is an opportunity for all of us to take part in Narayan Seva, linked to our "Ceiling On Desire" programme. Please see the information Desk for the items that can be collected. Because of Akhand Bhajan the next opportunity to bring the items will be on the 16th Nov.
3. Ladies Mala meeting will be on Monday tomorrow at Kamuben's home
    

Thought of the Day : Seetal  on Diwali.

26 October 2008

1. There is a committee meeting on Friday 31st October, this week from 7:30 to 9:00pm here at Soar Valley in the usual room.
2. Diwali celebrations next Sunday 2nd Nov here at Soar Valley from the usual time in the morning till noon. As part of the celebration there will be Ankut and all are welcome to take part in preparing and offering food. Please ensure you bring your chosen dishes to the hall by 8:30am. Chanchalben Mistry will be taking names at the information desk for those who want to participate, as well as giving details of the quantities required and other information. Also there will be a Rangoli and Diwali Card competition. Please see Chanchalben near the information desk.
3. Akhand Bhajans will be celebrated at Ram Mandir ( Lohana Community Centre, Hildyard Road) on the 8th/9th Nov. We will be starting at the usual time of 12:00pm in line with Prashanti Bhajans. Everybody is able to participate so please put down your names for the allocated slots near the information desk.
4. LOTUSS- A program for the development of life skills of young adults is being held today here at Soar Valley Community College from 10.15am - 12.30pm.The topic will be Faith & Confidence, which will be looked at through role play and experiences. Any young adult above the age of 15 is welcome.
5. Once again we are collecting items to make up family parcels for refugees and needy people in Croatia. This is an opportunity for all of us to take part in Narayan Seva, linked to our "Ceiling On Desire" programme. Please see the information Desk for the items that can be collected. Please bring the items here to Soar Valley for the next 2 Sundays

19 October 2008

1. This year we will be celebrating Diwali on Sunday 2nd Nov here at Soar Valley from the usual time in the morning till noon. As part of the celebration there will be Ankut and all are welcome to take part in preparing and offering food. Chanchalben Mistry will be taking names at the information desk for those who want to participate, as well as giving details of the quantities required and other information. Also there will be a rangoli and Diwali Card competition. Please see Chanchalben near the information desk.
2. Akhand Bhajans will be celebrated on the 8th/9th Nov and everybody is able to participate so please think of a few bhajans that you would like to offer and next week we will display the slots to put your name against.
3. LOTUSS- A program for the development of life skills of young adults is to be held next Sunday 26th Oct At Soar Valley Community College from 10.15am - 12.30pm.The topic will be Faith & Confidence, which will be looked at through role play and experiences. Any young adult above the age of 15 is welcome. If you need more details please see Anilaben or Shirishbhai.
4. Once again we are collecting items to make up family parcels for refugees and needy people in Croatia. This is an opportunity for all of us to take part in Narayan Seva, linked to our "Ceiling On Desire" programme. Please see the information Desk for the items that can be collected. Please bring the items here to Soar Valley for the next 3 Sundays

12 October 2008

1. This year the National Spiritual Day will be celebrated on the 18th October ( Next Saturday) from 9:15am to 5:30pm in London the theme will be "In Love we are one" with special guest speaker  Dr Prithvi Raval (Brother of Gita Ram). Details are placed on the board.
2. Ladies Monthly Satsang Postponed from last week to this Monday (13th Oct)  at 7:30pm at Jyotiben Mistry's house 60 Clark Street Off Woodbridge Road.
3. This year we will be celebrating Diwali on Sunday 4th Nov here at Soar Valley from the usual time in the morning till noon. As part of the celebration there will be Ankut and all are welcome to take part in preparing and offering food. Chanchalben Mistry will be taking names at the information desk for those who want to participate, as well as giving details of the quantities required and other information. Please see Chanchalben near the information desk.
4. It is the start of a very busy period and we have Akhand Bhajans and Baba's 83rd Birthday in November and we will be announcing the details of both items over the coming weeks. For the Birthday celebrations we will be looking for many volunteers for all sorts of activities from singing, drama, stage management , decoration, cooking, serving and many more,  this will be the 83 years of our glorious avatar life that we will all be celebrating at the Prajapati hall so be ready when the opportunity comes
5. And now "Study Circle" ...Intro ....on " Why do we need Money?"
   
    

5 October 2008

1. This year the National Spiritual Day will be celebrated on the 18th October from 9:15am to 5:30pm in London the theme will be "In Love we are one" with special guest speaker  Dr Prithvi Raval (Brother of Gita Ram). Details are placed on the board.
2. Next week we have a Study Circle on " Why do we/I need Money?"