Centre Announcements for 2017
This page contains the
announcements made at our Centre.
The
announcements give details of forthcoming events and some
feedback on events that have taken place recently, plus
information on any special events, notices, changes, etc.
Announcements for Sunday 31st December 2017
Happy New Year to everyone.
Please note that our regular bhajans will be
back at Soar Valley College from next Sunday.
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Announcements for Sunday 24th December 2017

Bhajans on
Sunday 31st December
Please note
that Soar Valley is closed on
Sunday
31st December. So our bhajans next
Sunday will be held at Sanatan
Manavta Day Care Centre, 172-174 Surrey Street,
Leicester, LE4 6FH
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Announcements for Sunday 17th December 2017

1. Christmas Party for the Homeless
We are organising a Christmas party for the
homeless and the guests of The Bridge and Dawn
Centre on
Sunday
24th December between 3pm - 6pm.
The party will take place at
The
Hope Centre, 43 Melton Street, Leicester LE1 3NB. Our
centre will be making a Christmas meal for all the
guests and the youth are organising the
entertainment. If you would like to donate a
gift for the homeless for this day please see
Janak Kika or another youth member. The
youth would like to ask for any youth volunteers
to contact Hari, Janak or Bhavin if they are
interested in helping on the day.
We do
need volunteers for this event as well.
2. Midnight Mass at Leicester
Cathedral
Please join us on
Christmas Eve as we go to midnight mass at
Leicester Cathedral. One of our goals this
year is to connect with the different faith groups
in our community and so we as a centre are
planning to attend midnight mass at Leicester
Cathedral. Everyone is welcome.
Click here to get
directions to Leicester Cathedral.
We hope to see you there!
3.
Bhajans on Sunday 24th and 31st December
Please note that Soar Valley is closed on
Sunday
24th and 31st December. So our
regular bhajans on these dates will be held at Sanatan
Manavta Day Care Centre, 172-174 Surrey Street,
Leicester, LE4 6FH
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Announcements for Sunday 10th December 2017


1. Gifts for the Homeless.
Every year the youth help with setting a up a
Christmas Party for the homeless and rough
sleepers of Leicester. They also give out presents
to the homeless.
If you would like to take part the items in
the present should include: Scarf or Gloves; Socks
or Hat; Toiletries items or any gifting present; a
Chocolate bar and a signed card.
Full details and an information leaflet can
be found on the information desk.
2. European Pilgrimage 2018
We would like to invite you for the European
Pilgrimage, which is taking place from 28th of
July till 1st of August 2018. The program of the
Pilgrimage will consist of a European Choir (led
by Dana Gillespie), we plan to have a drama,
inspiring talks by learned and renowned devotees
as well as visiting sacred and holy places touched
by our Divine Lord. Further information on the
Pilgrimage including registration, dates and
joining the European Choir can be found on the
Pilgrimage website
www.european-pilgrimage.org.
More details are available at the
information desk.
3.
Christmas Party for the Elderly and Disabled
Every year we organise
a Christmas party for the elderly and disabled in
our community. We bring our guests to the
venue, provide them with a Christmas meal and
organise the entertainment for them. This
year the party will be held on
Saturday
16th December from
11am to
4pm at the
Social Centre of the
Catholic Church, 63 Broad Street, Syston,
Leicester LE7 1GH. We do require volunteers
for the day so please see one of the service
coordinators for more information.
4. Centre Christmas Party
We will have our
centre Christmas Celebrations on Sunday 17th
December between 9am - 12pm. The SSE
children will be performing a special Christmas
play. there will be lots of carol singing and we
will have a special guest on the day all the way
from the North Pole! Please do join us!
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Announcements for Sunday 3rd December 2017

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1. National Christmas Programme
We warmly welcome all of you along with your
family and friends to the National Christmas
Celebrations to be held on Sunday, 10th December
2017 between 11am to 5pm at Cheltenham Ladies
College, Bayshill Road, GL50 3EP. The day will
include a Special Mass based on the Festival of
Nine Carols and Nine Lessons, a sermon, SSE
Children’s Play, talks by eminent guests, various
musical presentations and prayers.

2. Gifts for the Homeless.
Every year the youth help with setting a up a
Christmas Party for the homeless and rough
sleepers of Leicester. They also give out presents
to the homeless.
If you would like to take part the items in
the present should include: Scarf or Gloves; Socks
or Hat; Toiletries items or any gifting present; a
Chocolate bar and a signed card.
Full details and an information leaflet can
be found on the information desk.
3. European Pilgrimage 2018
We would like to invite you for the European
Pilgrimage, which is taking place from 28th of
July till 1st of August 2018. The program of the
Pilgrimage will consist of a European Choir (led
by Dana Gillespie), we plan to have a drama,
inspiring talks by learned and renowned devotees
as well as visiting sacred and holy places touched
by our Divine Lord. Further information on the
Pilgrimage including registration, dates and
joining the European Choir can be found on the
Pilgrimage website
www.european-pilgrimage.org.
More details are available at the
information desk.
4. Centre Committee Meeting
We have our centre committee meeting on Tuesday
5th December between 7:30 – 9:00pm.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
5. First Aid Awareness
We are very fortunate to have with us Dr Kishor
and he will be doing the second part of the First
Aid Awareness presentation. This is presentation
is not a formal First Aid training course but
provides useful tips and advice on First Aid.
His presentation will happen straight after
bhajans in the main hall.
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Announcements for Sunday 26th November 2017

Thank you to everyone for all their hard work and
efforts for our Regional Akhand Bhajans and
Swami’s Birthday Programme last Sunday. Without
everyone’s support and Swami’s grace we could not
have made these two events as successful as they
were.

1. Video about the Inauguration of the Sathya Sai
Archives Building
As you might know, on Swami’s Birthday this year,
the Sathya Sai Archives Building was officially
opened by Sri Venkaiah Naidu the Honourable Vice
President of India.
Here is a short video about the Sathya Sai
Archives Building.
2. National Christmas Programme
We warmly welcome all of you along with your
family and friends to the National Christmas
Celebrations to be held on Sunday, 10th December
2017 between 11am to 5pm at Cheltenham Ladies
College, Bayshill Road, GL50 3EP. The day will
include a Special Mass based on the Festival of
Nine Carols and Nine Lessons, a sermon, SSE
Children’s Play, talks by eminent guests, various
musical presentations and prayers.

3. Parenting Study Circle
Today after the announcements we will continue our
parenting study circle led by Girishbhai.
Invite Girishbhai to come and talk about
what will be covered.
4. First Aid Awareness
Next Sunday we will have Dr Kishor join us and he
will be doing the second part of the First Aid
Awareness presentation. This is presentation is
not a formal First Aid training course but
provides useful tips and advice on First Aid.
His presentation will happen straight after
bhajans in the main hall.
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Announcements Sunday 19th November 2017
Swami's Birthday celebration at Ramgahria
Hall.

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Announcements Sunday 12th November 2017
Akhand Bhajans at Ram Mandir
upstairs Hall, from 2:30 pm Saturday 11th November
to 12:30 on Sunday 12 November

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Announcements for Sunday 5th November 2017

1. Leicester Swami’s Birthday Celebrations
We are delighted to
invite you to Swami's 92nd Birthday Celebrations
in Leicester to be held on Sunday, 19th November
2017 between 11.00am to 6pm at the Ramgarhia Hall,
Ulverscroft Rd, Leicester LE4 6BY. The programme
will start with a Lakshacharan puja at 11am, lunch
at 1pm and then the main programme will be between
2pm – 6pm.
We have items by the SSE children, the
regional choir will be performing and there will
be a ladies day item and a youth play.
We are also extremely honoured to have Dr
Upadhyay as our guest speaker on the day. It will
be a really exciting programme not to be missed.

2. Food Parcels for Refugee Relief Charity
Each year, as part of
our Ceiling on Desires sadhana, devotees at our
centre donate food items to make up food parcels
for families living in refugee camps in Croatia.
We have produced a list of the items and will be
collecting these every Sunday at the centre.
Please take a leaflet from the information desk.
We have extended the collection deadline
now until after Swami’s Birthday – Sunday November
26th.

3. 92 hours
Gayatri Mantra Chanting
To Celebrate Swami’s
92nd Birthday, the Sathya Sai International
Organisation has organised 92 hours of continuous
chanting of the Gayatri Mantra. This will commence
at 6.00 pm on Sunday 19th November and conclude at
2.00 pm Thursday 23rd November 2017. This powerful
mantra will help counter the challenges facing
humanity such as environmental changes, natural
disasters, wars, famine, violence and fear, caused
by human selfishness.
You may do the
chanting individually, in pairs or in groups for
an hour or more, or as many times as you wish from
the comfort of your home. To ensure there are no
gaps, each chant will begin one minute before the
hour and end one minute past the hour. Please
email Khandubhai Patel at [email protected]
if you would like more information.
4. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans
will be at: Bhavesh’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00
pm. Everyone welcome.
5. Regional Akhand Bhajans ~ Sing for
Harmony
This year we are
hosting the Regional Akhand Bhajans ~ Sing for
Harmony in Leicester. We will be singing the
Glory of God for World Peace and Harmony for 24
hours between 12:30pm on Saturday 11th November
2017 until 12:30pm on Sunday 12th November 2017.
The venue is the Lohana Hall, Ram Mandir, Hildyard
Road, Leicester, LE4 5GG. We are also fortunate
that we will be joined by different faith groups
from Leicester and of course the various centres
and groups in the region. Please remember to
speak to Ashaben if you would like to sing during
this weekend.
Geetika will now tell us a bit more about
Akhand Bhajans.

6. Vedam Practice
Marine will be conducting Vedam practice in the
main hall after announcements today.
7. Meals on Wheels
This is a service we
have been conducting for many years, whereby we
provide meals at weekends to elderly members in
the community. We are creating rota for the next 6
months – from January to June – and this involves
cooking once a month for 2 or 3 elderly members.
Please see Kusumben if
you would like to help with this service.
Thought for the
Day by SSE Children

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Announcements for
Sunday 29th October 2017

Centre Newsletter for
28 October 2017

1. National Birthday Celebrations
We are delighted to invite you to Swami's 92nd
Birthday National Celebrations to be held on
Saturday, 4th November 2017 between 10.30am and
5pm at the Harefield Academy, Northwood Way,
Uxbridge, UB9 6ET. The programme will include
inspiring talks by eminent guest speakers,
uplifting prayers, musical offerings, and
interactive panel discussions; and it will be a
collective offering by the children of SSE, the
young adults, and the seniors. Please register for
this programme on the national website.

2. Food Parcels for Refugee Relief Charity
Each year, as part of our Ceiling on Desires
sadhana, devotees at our centre donate food items
to make up food parcels for families living in
refugee camps in Croatia. We have produced a list
of the items and will be collecting these every
Sunday at the centre. We will announce the date we
will be packing the items nearer the time. Please
take a leaflet from the information desk.

3. Regional Akhand Bhajans ~ Sing for
Harmony
This year we are hosting the Regional Akhand
Bhajans ~ Sing for Harmony in Leicester. We
will be singing the Glory of God for World Peace
and Harmony for 24 hours between 12:30pm on
Saturday 11th November 2017 until 12:30pm on
Sunday 12th November 2017. The venue is the Lohana
Hall, Ram Mandir, Hildyard Road, Leicester, LE4
5GG. We are also fortunate that we will be joined
by different faith groups from Leicester and of
course the various centres and groups in the
region. Please remember to speak to Ashaben
if you would like to sing during this weekend.
4. 92 hours Gayatri Mantra Chanting
To Celebrate Swami’s 92nd Birthday, the Sathya Sai
International Organisation has organised 92 hours
of continuous chanting of the Gayatri Mantra. This
will commence at 6.00 pm on Sunday 19th November
2017 (Ladies day) and conclude at 2.00 pm Thursday
23rd November 2017 (Swami’s Birthday). This
powerful Mantra will help counter the challenges
facing humanity such as environmental changes,
natural disasters, wars, famine, violence and
fear, caused by human selfishness. As a divine
countermeasure, we will chant the Gayatri Mantra,
as a service to our planet, all beings and
ourselves.
You may do the chanting individually, in pairs or
in groups for an hour or more, or as many times as
you wish from the comfort of your home. To ensure
there are no gaps, each chant will begin one
minute before the hour and end one minute past the
hour. Ideally, we would like the chanting to be
uninterrupted for 92 hours and we will double up
as the more chanters will make it more powerful.
Please email Khandubhai Patel at
[email protected] if you would like more
information or would like to participate in this
activity.
4. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans will be at: Niteshbhai’s home
from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome to join.
Thought for the Day by SSE student.

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Announcements for Sunday 22nd October 2017

Happy Diwali and New Year to Everyone.
Today we are also recognising Govardhan Puja, also
known as Annakut which literally means mountain of
food. This relates to the story of Krishna
saving the residents of Vrindavan from the wrath
of Indra who was punishing the villagers with
continuous torrential rain. Lord Krishna
lifted the Govardhan hill to shelter the residents
and ultimately Indra bowed to the power of Lord
Krishna. All the villagers thanked Krishna
by offering him different varieties of food and
these all formed the shape of the mountain.
1. Food Parcels for Refugee Relief Charity
Each year, as part of our Ceiling on Desires
sadhana, devotees at our centre donate food items
to make up food parcels for families living in
refugee camps in Croatia. We have produced a list
of the items and will be collecting these every
Sunday at the centre. We will announce the date we
will be packing the items nearer the time. Please
take a leaflet from the information desk.
2. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans will be at Pratibha Nirvane’s
home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome to
attend.
3. Today’s Programme for Avatar Declaration Day
and Diwali
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Event
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8:50-10:00
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Bhajans, Meditation and Aarthi
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10:00-10:10
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Thought for the Day & Announcements
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10:10-10:25
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Clip on Avatar Declaration Day
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10:25-10:55
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Talk by TN Giridhar
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10:55
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Vibuthi Manthram and Close
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11:00
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Prashad in Dining Hall
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Thought for the Day by SSE.

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Announcements for
Sunday 15th October 2017

Thought for the Day by SSE.
1. National Gratitude Day
Everyone is invited to the Sai Vandana National
Gratitude Day programme on Saturday, the 21st of
October 2017 from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm at the
Onslow St. Audrey School, Hatfield AL10 8AB.
On this day we will be honouring senior
members in our families and societies, parents of
young children, and volunteers engaged in
community service for their spirit of love,
sacrifice and selfless service. Please visit the
national website for more information.

2. Avatar Declaration Day and Diwali
Celebrations
Next Sunday we will be celebrating Avatar
Declaration Day, this is when on October 20th
1940, still aged only 13 years, Bhagawan Baba
announced His Divine Advent and His Mission on
Earth.
We are fortunate to have a guest speak
brother T.N. Giridhar, a Prasanhti alumni who will
be joining us on that day.
We will also have an Ankot prasadam and if
you would like to bring an item please see one of
the service volunteers.
3. Mobile Phones & Computer Awareness
Today we are hosting a mobile phones & computer
awareness session which will start here in the
hall after bhajans for 1 hour and then continue at
Kusumben’s home from 12:00. Everyone is welcome –
and in particular anyone who needs help/advice on
using mobile phones, tablets, laptops, computers,
email.

4. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans will be at: Ansuyaben’s home,
from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome to attend.
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Announcements for
Sunday 8th October 2017

Thought for the Day, by SSE Children.

1. National Gratitude Day
Everyone is invited to the Sai Vandana National
Gratitude Day programme on Saturday, the 21st of
October 2017 from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm at the
Onslow St. Audrey School, Hatfield AL10 8AB.
On this day we will be honouring senior
members in our families and societies, parents of
young children, and volunteers engaged in
community service for their spirit of love,
sacrifice and selfless service. Please visit the
national website for more information.

2. Hampers for Refuge UK
We have been given the opportunity to make hampers
filled with stationery items / toys for children,
to be donated to Refuge UK for Gratitude day on
Saturday 21st October. Refuge UK has grown to
become the country’s largest single provider of
specialist domestic violence services. On any
given day it supports more than 4,600 women,
children and men.
We have the opportunity to provide gift hampers
for the children whom Refuge UK works with on a
daily basis. All the items in one hamper should be
age specific and we should specify the age range
and gender the hamper is suitable for on the
outside.
For example, one hamper could include the
stationary listed below + a train set. The hamper
should be labeled unisex and for ages 4-8 years
(or whatever the toy manufacturer recommends).
Hampers could include some or all of:
1x colouring /activity book
1x notebook/coloured paper/plain paper pad
Colouring pencils/pens/pencils
Highlighters
Erasers
30cm ruler
Toy or game for one child to play independently.
(The toy/game should be non-violent).
Please bring your hampers to the centre on Sunday
15th October.
3. Mobile Phones & Computer Awareness
Next Sunday we are hosting a mobile phones &
computer awareness session which will start here
in the hall after bhajans for 1 hour and then
continue at Kusumben’s home from 12:00. Everyone
is welcome – and in particular anyone who needs
help/advice on using mobile phones, tablets,
laptops, computers, email. More details at the
Information Desk. Please take a flyer for more
information.

4. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans will be at: Hansaben &
Dhirubhai’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Everyone welcome.
5. Youth Fresher’s Fayre
The youth have organised a Fresher’s Fayre for all
the youth in the region today and everyone is
welcome to look around the stands and displays.

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Announcements for Sunday 1st October 2017

1. Mentoring Project Talk by Lea Sutherland
Lea joined The Bridge in August 2017 and took on
this exciting challenge of coordinating the Mentor
Project. She was attracted to The Bridge because
she believes that helping your neighbour, whoever
they may be, is ultimately the best way of
creating healthy, safe and peaceful communities.

2. Vishram Ghar Bhajans
We have organised bhajans at Vishram Ghar which is
a home for the elderly on Saturday 7 October from
3:00pm to 4:00pm.
This is open to everyone and more
information is available at the Information Desk.
3. Youth Fresher’s Fayre
Next Sunday the youth have organised a Fresher’s
Fayre for all the youth in the region and we will
be hosting this at our centre.
The youth will be leading bhajans on this
day and thereafter there will be various stalls
showing the different activities undertaken by
each of the wings and a special stand for Serve
The Planet.
Everyone is welcome to look around the
Fresher’s Fayre but please do let all the youth
know about this important event.
4. Mobile Phones & Computer Awareness
We are hosting a mobile phones & computer
awareness session on Sunday 15 October, here in
the hall after bhajans for 1 hour and then
continue at Kusumben’s home from 12:00. Everyone
is welcome – and in particular anyone who needs
help/advice on using mobile phones, tablets,
laptops, computers, email. More details at the
Information Desk. Please see take a flyer for more
information.

5. Centre Meeting
We will be having our monthly centre meeting this
Tuesday 3rd October at Soar Valley College between
7:30pm – 9:30pm.
Everyone is welcome to join us but please
will all active workers try to join this meeting.
6. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans will be at Harishbhai’s home,
from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome.
7. Archana
We are really honoured to have with us today Uncle
Vadgama who will be leading the Archana puja which
we will be having in this hall straight after the
announcements.
Please do join us for this puja.

Thought for the Day
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Announcements for Sunday 24th September
2017

Sunday 24 September 2017 1
1. Navratri Talk by Avantikaben

2. Parenting Study Circle

We will be having our next Parenting study
circle today after the announcements in one of the
SSE classrooms.

3. Navratri Garba
We will be having garba and dandya raas to
celebrate Navratri in the main hall after the
announcements

4. Next Sunday’s Activities
Next Sunday we will be having an archana
puja in the main hall between 10:30 - 11:45.
Archana means chanting and glorifying the divine
name. There will be a total of nine maara’s of
‘Aum Bhagawan Sri Sathya Krishna Namah’ chanted
108 times. We hope you take the opportunity to
take part in this auspicious Archana.
5. Swami’s Birthday and Akhand Bhajans
Planning Meeting
On Monday 25th September between 7:30pm –
9:30pm, we will be holding our first planning
meeting for Swami’s Birthday programme and Akhand
Bhajans – everyone is welcome to join us but
please will all active workers try to join this
meeting.
6. Home Bhajans at Pushpaben Parmar’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone
welcome.
Thought for the Day

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Announcements for Sunday 17th September 2017

Centre Newsletter for
16 September 2017
1. The Bridge Health
Awareness Day – Thank you
We would like to say a big thank you to all of those
who helped with The Bridge Health Awareness Day we
organised last Sunday.
The event was a huge success where over 50 guests
participated and were seen by our healthcare
professionals. We also had over 30
healthcare professionals participate which is the
largest number of healthcare professionals we have
ever had and they ranged from doctors,
pharmacists, dentists, psychiatrists,
psychologists, dieticians, optometrists,
gynecologists, podiatrists and
physiotherapists. The feedback from the guests,
The Bridge and the healthcare professionals was
very positive and in particular they commented on
the professional organisation of the whole event –
which is credit to all of you. Thank you again.

2. Sai Smaran Bhajans
Sai Smaran Bhajans are taking place on Saturday
23rd September between 10:30am to 4:30pm at
Sandbach High School, Middlewich Road, Sandbach,
Cheshire, CW11 3NT.
3. National Meditation Workshop
There will be a National Meditation Workshop on
Sunday, 24th September between 10.30am and 3:00 pm
at Oxheywood Primary School, South Oxhey, Watford
WD19 7SL.
Our beloved Bhagawan has placed a lot of emphasis
on Meditation (Dhyaanam) as an important
path for spiritual progress. It is indeed
the first point on the 9 point of Code of Conduct
laid down by Him for every devotee to follow. He
says
that meditation is
the very basis of all spiritual practices
and that the path of meditation will destroy
ignorance
and will grant the individual union with
God!
Brother James Kon, Deputy Vice President of
Spiritual Wing,
SSIO Malaysia, will be facilitating the
workshop. Brother
James Kon has been practising meditation
for more than 40 years, and in 1988 came under the
divine guidance of Swami.
He was inspired by Swami to write a
Programme on Meditation and share it with all.
Please register on the national website to attend
this workshop.
4. Basic First Aid Presentation
After the announcements in this main hall, we will
be having a First Aid Presentation by Dr Ram. This
is open to anyone who is interested in some basic
First Aid advice. Please note this is not an
official or full First Aid Training course but a
presentation to give us some background on basic
first aid.

5. Next Sunday’s Activities
Next Sunday we will be celebrating Navaratri with
some garba in the main hall after bhajans.
We will also be resuming our Parenting
Study Circles in one of the classrooms and this
will be led by Girishbhai.
5. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans will be at: Hansaben
Sisodia’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone
welcome to attend.
Thought for the Day – by SSE student.
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Announcements for Sunday10th September 2017

1. National Teacher's Symposium
- Sarita gave a quick update on the symposium. This
was an opportunity for SSE teachers,
assistants, co-ordinators to come together and share
best practices, innovate new and engaging teaching
techniques.
2. Sai Smaran Bhajans on Saturday
23 September from 10:30 am to 4:30 - next bhajans
will be at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form
College, Middlewich Rd, Sandbach CW11 3NT. We will
arrange minibus transport if there are enough
devotees who wish to attend
3. Home
bhajans - will be at Kamuben's home, from
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm today. Everyone welcome to
attend.
Thought for the Day by
SSE Student
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Announcements for Sunday 3rd September 2017

Centre Newsletter for 2 September 2017

1. National Teacher's Symposium
There will be a National Teacher's Symposium on
Saturday 9th September 2017 between 10:30am and
4:30pm at the Harefield Academy, Northwood Way,
Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The
symposium will be an opportunity for SSE teachers,
assistants, co-ordinators to come together and
share best practices, innovate new and engaging
teaching techniques and review how SSE in the UK
has benefited our children. If you are interested
in attending please register on the national
website.
2.The Bridge Health Awareness Day
Every year we host a Health Awareness Day for the
homeless guests who visit The Bridge. This year we
will be running the Health Awareness Day on Sunday
10th September between 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
If you would like to help on the day please
see Sanjay Samani or one of the centre service co-ordinators.
3. Centre Meeting
Please note we have our centre meeting on Tuesday
5th September between 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Everyone
is welcome to come and share their thoughts and
ideas about our centre activities.
4. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans will be at: Mohanbhai’s home,
from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Thought for the Day.
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Announcements for Sunday 27th August 2017

1. National Teacher's Symposium
There will be a
National Teacher's Symposium on Saturday 9th
September 2017 between 10:30am and 4:30pm at the
Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, Harefield,
Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The symposium will be
an opportunity for SSE teachers, assistants, co-ordinators
to come together and share best practices,
innovate new and engaging teaching techniques and
review how SSE in the UK has benefited our
children. If you are interested in attending
please register on the national website.
2. Eid Programme
Next Sunday 3rd
September we will be having a special programme to
celebrate Eid.
We will be joined by a guest speaker.
The programme will be from 9:00am to
11:00am.
Please do join us for this special
programme.
3. Study Circle
Today we will be
having a study circle on the topic of morality.
The study circle will take place in the
main hall straight after bhajans.
4. Home Bhajans
Today’s home bhajans
will be at: Anjaliben’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00
pm. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day.
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Announcements for
Sunday 20th August 2017

1. SSE Open Day
On Sunday 3rd September at 10:00am we will be
holding an Open Day for any new parents and
children who would like to join the Sai Spiritual
Education programme (SSE). SSE classes help to
foster character development and start children on
their spiritual journey.
Do please tell any parents you know about
these classes and ask them to come to this open
day.
2. National Teacher's Symposium
There will be a National Teacher's Symposium on
Saturday 9th September 2017 between 10:30am and
4:30pm at the Harefield Academy, Northwood Way,
Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The
symposium will be an opportunity for SSE teachers,
assistants, coordinators to come together and
share best practices, innovate new and engaging
teaching techniques and review how SSE in the UK
has benefited our children. If you are interested
in attending please register on the national
website.
3. The Bridge Health Awareness Day
Every year we host a Health Awareness Day for the
homeless guests who visit The Bridge. This year we
will be running the Health Awareness Day on Sunday
10th September between 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
We still need more healthcare professionals
to help on the day so if you are interested in
joining us or know of someone who could help -
please contact the centre service coordinators.
4. Home Bhajans – at Kirtiben
Chotai’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone
welcome.
Thought of the Day.
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Announcements for Sunday 13th August 2017

1. Krishna Janmashtami
We will be celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna
with a special programme on Tuesday 15th August
from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at the Sanatan Manavta Day
Care Centre, 172-174 Surrey Street, Leicester, LE4
6FH. Please do join us and bring your family and
friends.
2. SSE Open Day
On Sunday 3rd
September at 10:00am we will be holding an Open
Day for any new parents and children who would
like to join the Sai Spiritual Education programme
(SSE). SSE classes help to foster character
development and start children on their spiritual
journey.
Do please tell any parents you know about
these classes and ask them to come to this open
day.
3. National Teacher's Symposium
There will be a
National Teacher's Symposium on Saturday 9th
September 2017 between 10:30am and 4:30pm at the
Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, Harefield,
Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The symposium will be
an opportunity for SSE teachers, assistants, co-ordinators
to come together and share best practices,
innovate new and engaging teaching techniques and
review how SSE in the UK has benefited our
children. If you are interested in attending
please register on the national website.

4. Home Bhajans –
At Dilipbhai’s home, from 7:00
to 8:00 .
Everyone welcome.
Thought for the Day.
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Announcements for Sunday 6th August 2017

Centre Newsletter for 4 August 2017

1. Krishna Janmastami
We will be celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna
with a special programme on Tuesday 15th August
from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at the Sanatan Manavta Day
Care Centre, 172-174 Surrey Street, Leicester, LE4
6FH. Please do join us and bring your family and
friends.
2. The Bridge Health Awareness Day
Every year we host a Health Awareness Day for the
homeless guests who visit The Bridge. This year we
will be running the Health Awareness Day on Sunday
10th September between 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
We still need more healthcare professionals
to help on the day so if you are interested in
joining us or know of someone who could help -
please contact the centre service co-ordinators.
3. SSE Open Day
On Sunday 3rd September at 10:00am we will be
holding an Open Day for any new parents and
children who would like to join the Sai Spiritual
Education programme (SSE). SSE classes help to
foster character development and start children on
their spiritual journey.
Do please tell any parents you know about
these classes and ask them to come to this open
day.
4. Home Bhajans
are at Rajubhai Mistry’s home, from 7:00 pm to
8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by Avantikaben.
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Announcements for Sunday 30 July 2107


1. Service Opportunity to Help with
the London Grenfell Tower Fire Families
Over the last few weeks members of our Organisation have been
working in partnership with the Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea and The British Red Cross
on relief work after the Grenfell Tower fire,
especially in the warehouses where all the
donations of clothing and food are being sorted
and prepared for the residents. The local council
is extremely grateful for our support and we have
been asked to provide teams for 7 days a week for
at least the next four weeks. If you are
interested in helping please go to the national
website where you will see more information and
place to register your name.
2. Russia Medical Camp
An international medical camp is being held in Russia, in
Mikhailovskiy city, Nizhnesergievsky district,
which is in the Ural region of Russia (Sverdlovsk
region) from the
1st to 12th
August 2017. Volunteers from Russia, UK and
USA will be participating in this diagnostic camp
which will cover 5 villages surrounding
Mikhailovskiy city. Doctors practising General
Medicine, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry,
Neurology, ENT, Cardiology and Endocrinology,
Dentists, Optometrists and other professionals are
required to serve the needy at this Camp. Also,
there are limited places available for medical
students and general volunteers. We request all
interested participants to send their CV
immediately by email to
[email protected] or for further
details, please phone 07825 441644 / 020 8952 5070
3. Helping with the environment: Over the next couple of months there’ll be various
environment care actives taking place. We looking
for volunteers, see the information desk for
further details.
ACTIVITIES
16 & 17 Aug- Narrow Boat
litter pick - 9.30am-2pm
Up to 12 volunteers (maximum 2 children, youngest age 8)
24 Sept- Hazel Coppicing - Up to 30
Tools provided
Water Mead country park -
9.30am-2pm
29 Oct - Hazel Coppicing
Up to 30
Water mead country park -
9.30am-2pm
4.
Home Bhajans will be held at: Navinbhai’s home, from 7:00 pm to
8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day:
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Announcements for Sunday 23rd July 2017

1. Service Opportunity to Help with the London Grenfell
Tower Fire Families
Over the last few weeks members of our Organisation have been
working in partnership with the Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea and The British Red Cross
on relief work after the Grenfell Tower fire,
especially in the warehouses where all the
donations of clothing and food are being sorted
and prepared for the residents. The local council
is extremely grateful for our support and we have
been asked to provide teams for 7 days a week for
at least the next four weeks. If you are
interested in helping please go to the national
website where you will see more information and
place to register your name.
2. Russia Medical Camp
An international medical camp is being held in Russia, in
Mikhailovskiy city, Nizhnesergievsky district,
which is in the Ural region of Russia (Sverdlovsk
region) from the 1st to 12th August 2017.
Volunteers from Russia, UK and USA will be
participating in this diagnostic camp which will
cover 5 villages surrounding Mikhailovskiy city.
Doctors practising General Medicine, Paediatrics,
Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Neurology, ENT,
Cardiology and Endocrinology, Dentists,
Optometrists and other professionals are required
to serve the needy at this Camp. Also, there are
limited places available for medical students and
general volunteers. We request all interested
participants to send their CV immediately by email
to [email protected] or for further
details, please phone 07825 441644 / 020 8952 5070
3. Vedam
There will be Vedam practices in the hall today after Bhajans
4. Helping with the environment: Over the
next couple of weeks there’ll be various
environment care actives taking please, if you
would like more information, please see the
information desk:
ACTIVITIES
27 & 28 July- Revitalise meditation area at Spinney Hill Park
-
9.30am- 3.30pm
16 & 17 Aug- Narrow Boat litter pick -
9.30am-2pm
Up to 12 volunteers (maximum 2 children, youngest age 8)
24 Sept- Hazel Coppicing
Up to 30
Tools provided
Water Mead country park -
9.30am-2pm
29 Oct - Hazel Coppicing Up to 30
Water mead country park -
9.30am-2pm
5. Study Circle
There will be no Study Circle next week. Once a date has been
agreed we’ll let everyone know.
6. Home Bhajans will be held at: At Dr Ram’s
house, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day:
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Announcements for Sunday 16 July 2107

1. Service Opportunity to Help with the London
Grenfell Tower Fire Families
Over the last few weeks members of our
Organisation have been working in partnership with
the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and
The British Red Cross on relief work after the
Grenfell Tower fire, especially in the warehouses
where all the donations of clothing and food are
being sorted and prepared for the residents. The
local council is extremely grateful for our
support and we have been asked to provide teams
for 7 days a week for at least the next four
weeks. If you are interested in helping please go
to the national website where you will see more
information and place to register your name.
2. Global Service Day
Every year, as part of Global Service Day, we host
a summer event for guests from local residential
homes and those with disabilities. This year we
will be going to Bosworth Heritage Park in Market
Bosworth on Saturday 15th July from 10:00am to
4:00pm. Volunteers are needed and if you are able
to help then please contact Hemantbhai, Jasuben or
Savitaben our service coordinators.
3. Russia Medical Camp
An international
medical camp is being held in Russia, in
Mikhailovskiy city, Nizhnesergievsky district,
which is in the Ural region of Russia (Sverdlovsk
region) from the 1st to 12th August 2017.
Volunteers from Russia, UK and USA will be
participating in this diagnostic camp which will
cover 5 villages surrounding Mikhailovskiy city.
Doctors practising General Medicine, Paediatrics,
Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Neurology, ENT,
Cardiology and Endocrinology, Dentists,
Optometrists and other professionals are required
to serve the needy at this Camp. Also, there are
limited places available for medical students and
general volunteers. We request all interested
participants to send their CV immediately by email
to [email protected] or for further
details, please phone 07825 441644 /
020 8952 5070
4. Home Bhajans
– At Jerambhai’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.
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Announcements for Sunday 9th July 2017

1. Service Opportunity to Help with the London Grenfell
Tower Fire Families
Over the last few weeks members of our Organisation have been
working in partnership with the Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea and The British Red Cross
on relief work after the Grenfell Tower fire,
especially in the warehouses where all the
donations of clothing and food are being sorted
and prepared for the residents. The local council
is extremely grateful for our support and we have
been asked to provide teams for 7 days a week for
at least the next four weeks. If you are
interested in helping please go to the national
website where you will see more information and
place to register your name.
2. Global Service Day
Every year, as part of Global Service Day, we host a summer event
for guests from local residential homes and those
with disabilities. This year we will be going to
Bosworth Heritage Park in Market Bosworth on
Saturday 15th July from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Volunteers are needed and if you are able to help
then please contact Hemantbhai, Jasuben or
Savitaben our service coordinators.
3. Russia Medical Camp
An international medical camp is being held in Russia, in
Mikhailovskiy city, Nizhnesergievsky district,
which is in the Ural region of Russia (Sverdlovsk
region) from the 1st to 12th August 2017.
Volunteers from Russia, UK and USA will be
participating in this diagnostic camp which will
cover 5 villages surrounding Mikhailovskiy city.
Doctors practising General Medicine, Pediatrics,
Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Neurology, ENT,
Cardiology and Endocrinology, Dentists,
Optometrists and other professionals are required
to serve the needy at this Camp. Also, there are
limited places available for medical students and
general volunteers. We request all interested
participants to send their CV immediately by email
to [email protected] or for further
details, please phone 07825 441644 / 020 8952 5070.
4. Home Bhajans – at Bhartiben & Chotubhai’s
home from 7:00 pm to 8:00. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.
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Announcements for Sunday 2nd July 2017
Centre Newsletter for 1 July 2017

1. Prayers for
Universal Peace
Prayers for Universal
Peace, being held on Sunday the 9th July 2017,
between 08.30 – 16.30, at Sri Venkateswara
(Balaji) Temple, Dudley Road East, Tividale,
Birmingham B69 3DU.
We will be chanting
various sacred hymns such as the Gayathri and Sai
Gayathri and Vedam Prayers and we will be
conducting the Rudra Ekaadhashaini Homam. Like the
previous year’s, families will also have the
opportunity to do Abhishekam . If you would like
to take part in the pooja and Abhishekem please
email [email protected] or telephone
07855424764 leaving your name, name of your Sai
centre and the names of the family members who
would like to participate, along with your contact
details.
2. Service
Opportunity to Help with the London Grenfell Tower
Fire Families
Over the last few
weeks members of our Organisation have been
working with the London Councils on relief work
after the Grenfell Tower fire, especially in the
warehouses where all the donations of clothing and
food have been sorted and prepared for the
residents. The local council is extremely
grateful, and they are amazed by our working
lovingly, silently as a team and they would really
like SSSIO to continue to help over the coming
weeks.
We have been asked to provide teams for 7
days a week for at least the next four weeks. If
you are interested in helping please contact our
service co-ordinators.
3. Global
Service Day
Every year, as part of
Global Service Day, we host a summer event for
guests from local residential homes and those with
disabilities. This year we will be going to
Bosworth Heritage Park in Market Bosworth on
Saturday 15th July from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Volunteers are needed and if you are able to help
then please contact Hemantbhai, Jasuben or
Savitaben our service coordinators.
4. Centre
Meeting
We have our monthly
centre meeting this Tuesday 4th July at Soar
Valley between 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
5. Vedam
Practices
We have our Vedam
practices in the main hall after the vibhuti
prayer.
It’s a great opportunity for anyone who
wants to learn how to chant the vedam and learn
its meaning.
6. Home
Bhajans – at Kusumben’s home, from 7:00
pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the
Day Delivered by the SSE Children.
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Announcements for Sunday 25th June 2017
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Announcements for Sunday 18th June 2017
- Father's Day

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Announcements for Sunday 11th June 2017

Centre Newsletter for 11 June 2017

1. Parent’s Study Circle
Today we have the next Parent’s Study Circles on
the theme of “Children and Mobile Phones”.
The study circle will take place between
10:30 – 11:30 in the main hall.
2. Father’s Day
Next Sunday we will be celebrating Father’s Day
from 10:00am – 11:30am.
The SSE children and gurus have prepared a
fun filled morning for all of us so please do join
us.
3. Regional Family Values Day
We are hosting a regional Family Values Day
at Soar Valley on Sunday 25th June from 9:30am to
2:30pm. The event promises a fun filled day of
service activities, sports and games for all ages!
There is also a picnic for everyone to enjoy.
Please do invite your whole family to join us on
the day.
4. Centre Meeting
This Tuesday 13th June we have our centre meeting
at Soar Valley College between 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
5. Special Thanks to Dixa, our Youth
Coordinator who's leaving Leicester to work in
Hull.
6. Home Bhajans
– today’s home bhajans are at Pushpaben’s home
from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.
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Announcements for Sunday 4th June 2017

Centre Newsletter for 27 May 2017

1. Archana Puja
Today we will be having an archana puja in the main hall and
every one is welcome to join us. Archana means
chanting and glorifying the divine name. There
will be a total of nine maara’s of ‘Aum Bhagawan
Sri Sathya Krishna Namah' chanted 108 times. There
will be a gap between every two maara’s with a
bhajan. We hope you take the opportunity to take
part in this auspicious Archana.
2. Sai Smaran Bhajans
The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place next week on Saturday
10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm at the
Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander Street,
Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields, Wolverhampton
WV3 0JZ.
3. Parent’s Study Circle
Next Sunday we have the last in our series of Parent’s Study
Circles on the theme of “Children and Mobile
Phones”.
The study circle will take place between
10:30 – 11:30 in the main hall.
4. Home Bhajans
Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Girishbhai & Manjuben's home ,
from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.
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Announcements for Sunday 21st May 2017

1. Parents Study Circle
We have our second parent’s study circle on the
topic of “Discipline and Children” today between
10:30 - 11:30 in the main hall.
All parents of all ages are welcome.
(Girishbhai to explain a little more about what
will be covered).
2. RSPCA Nature Preservation Service
The young adults have organised a nature
preservation service project on Bank Holiday
Monday 29th May in Birmingham.
More details can be found at the
information desk.
3. Sai Smaran Bhajans
The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place on
Saturday 10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm
at the Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander
Street, Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields,
Wolverhampton WV3 0JZ.
If you would like to sing on that day then
please see Ashaben about sending in your recording
of your bhajan.
4. Home Bhajans
Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Vinodbhai B Patel’s
house, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.
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Announcements for Sunday 14th May 2017
Centre Newsletter 14 May 2017

1. Buddha Purnima Programme
This week we celebrated Buddha Purnima and we are
delighted to have with us Brother Kosala Mendes
from the Leicester Buddhist temple join us today.
He is currently the secretary of the
Leicester Buddhist Temple and organises talks at
the temple. Brother Kosala says that this helps
him to also learn Buddha's teachings.

2. National Service and Young Adults Conference
The National Service and Young Adults Conference
will take place on 20th and 21st May 2017 at Grey
Court School in Richmond. Brother Abhimanyu Kaul
is the keynote speaker and he is an alumnus of the
Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. He has
had the good fortune of serving in the Divine
presence and has utilised his wealth of experience
in founding the Values in Action foundation and
has authored books including, The Joy of Self
Discovery. The programme will include talks,
workshops, and skills training. Please register
for this event on the
National website.
3. Sai Smaran Bhajans
The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place on
Saturday 10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm
at the Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander
Street, Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields,
Wolverhampton WV3 0JZ.
If you would like to sing on that day then
please see Ashaben about sending in your recording
of your bhajan.
4. Parents Study Circle
Next Sunday we will have our second parent’s study
circle on the topic of “Discipline and Children”.
Girishbhai (a consultant Psychiatrist) will be
leading this workshop. All are welcome to join us
between 10:30 - 11:30 in the main hall.
5. Home Bhajans
Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Ramanbhai Patel’s
House; from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, everyone welcome..
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.
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Announcements for Sunday 7th May 2017 -
Easwaramma Day Celebrations


1. Buddha Purnima Programme
Next Sunday we will be celebrating Buddha Purnima
at our centre and we are delighted to announce
that we have a guest speaker Brother Kosala Mendes
from the Leicester Buddhist temple joining us.
He will be talking to us about Lord
Buddha’s teachings and teaching us some Buddhist
chants as well. Please do make every effort to
join us from 10:00am to 10:30am straight after
bhajans next week.
2. Centre Meeting
We have our centre meeting this Tuesday and we are
being joined by Keith Lawson-West one of the
founders of The Bridge project who will be sharing
the future vision for The Bridge.
The meeting will be on Tuesday 9th
May between 7:30 – 9:30 here at Soar Valley in the
Community room.
Everyone is welcome so please do try to
attend.
3. Sai Smaran Bhajans
The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place on
Saturday 10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm
at the
Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander Street,
Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields,
Wolverhampton WV3 0JZ.
If you would like to sing on that day then
please see Ashaben about sending in your recording
of your bhajan.
4. Home Bhajans
Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Natubhai &
Hansaben's home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone
welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

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Announcements for Sunday 30 April 2017
Centre Newsletter
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Announcements for Sunday 23rd April 2017
1. Talk by
Brother Arun Rajagopalan
Brother Arun not only is an Alumni of the Sathya
Sai Institute of Higher Learning but he is also an
accomplished singer who was fortunate enough to
sing in front of Bhagawan.

After his talk, Brother Arun Rajagopalan will be
sharing his thoughts on bhajan singing for all
singers and musicians.

2. Swami's
Maha Samadhi Anniversary Bhajans
We will be marking Swami's Maha Samadhi
Anniversary with special bhajans tomorrow Monday
24th April at Soar Valley between 7:30pm to
9:00pm.
3. Walk
for Values and Human Values Concert
Registration is open for the Sathya Sai Human
Values day programme happening in Leicester on
Saturday 29th April.
The day consists of a Walk for Values
through Leicester city centre starting at Jubilee
Square, a Human Values Music concert in
Humberstone Gate, visits to places of worship and
an afternoon programme with guest speaker and
Prashanti mandir singer Dr Sunam at The Athena.
Please do register on the national website.

4. National
Easwaramma Day Programme
This years National Easwaramma Day Programme will
be held on Saturday 6th May 2017 between 10:30 am
to 5 pm at Onslow St Audrey's School, Old Rectory
Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 8AB.
The programme for the day will include
group devotional singing, dances and plays by the
SSE. The highlight of the day will be the
opportunity for the children to serve elderly
friends from the local community who will be
joining us for part of the day for a Tea Party.
Dr. Sunam Gyamtso Tenzin will be our special guest
on the day. Please see the national website for
more details and to register for the event.
5. UK
National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam &
Rishikesh
The UK pilgrimage dates are 30th July - 8th August
2017 and this time will go to Prashanti Nilayam
and Rishikesh which is where Swami also took a
group of devotees on a pilgrimage.
The closing date for registration is
Saturday 6th May.
6. Home
Bhajans
Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Jayshreeben Khetia’s
home, from 7:00 to 8:00, everyone welcome.
Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

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Announcements
for Sunday 16 April 2017
Centre Newsletter

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Announcements for Sunday 9th April 2017
Today we are celebrating
the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi which is on Friday 14th
April and we are also remembering Hanuman Jayanti
which is on Tuesday 11 April.
1. Nepal Medical Camp and Talk on Vaisakhi
I would like to invite
our Spiritual Coordinator Vijayanbhai to tell us
more about the Nepal Medical camp which he
attended.
Vijayanbhai is a consultant oncologist by
profession.
He will also talk a bit about the
significance of Vaisakhi.
2. Gurdwara Visit
We have arranged a
visit to the Meynell Road
Ramgarhia Gurdwara today after the
announcements.
We have been invited by the Gurdwara to
attend their kirtan and join them for langar
(food) after the kirtan. Please see Kusumben for
more details and the address is Meynell Road
Ramgarhia Gurdwara, 51 Meynell Road, Leicester,
LE5 3NE.
3. Vedam Classes
We have Vedam classes straight after the
announcements today and it will take place in the
area behind the information desk.
4. Easter Programme
We will be having a
special Easter programme on Sunday 16th
April.
We will be joined by Chaplain Graham Thomas who
will be presenting his Easter message for us.
5. Ceiling on Desires
There is still time to
take part in our centre’s Ceiling on Desires
programme and help The Food Bank, RSPCA and
Leicester Hospitals.
Please pick-up a leaflet at the Information
Desk for more information.
The Food
Bank specifically needs Juice cartons (the 1 litre
packets) and toiletries like shower gels, shampoo
and toothpaste.
The last day for all collections will be
next Sunday 16th April.
6. Prashanti Update
As you know a lot of
festivals and events are celebrated in Prashanti
Nilayam.
Our Audio Visual Team has prepare a
presentation to summarise the key events that have
happened over the last few months.
7. Walk for Values and Human Values
Concert
Registration is now
open for the Sathya Sai Human Values day programme
happening in Leicester on Saturday 29th
April.
The day consists of a Walk for Values through
Leicester city centre, a Human Values Music
concert in the city centre, visits to places of
worship and an afternoon programme with guest
speaker and Prashanti mandir singer Dr Sunam.
We will be talking more about this unique
event over the coming weeks but please put this
date in your diary.
8. Centre Meeting
We have our monthly
centre meeting this Tuesday at Soar Valley between
7:30pm – 9:30pm.
All are welcome to join.
9. Centre Newsletter
Please leave your email address at the Information
Desk if you would copy of our Centre Newsletter
Thought of the
Day Delivered by the SSE Children
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Announcements for
Sunday 2nd April 2017
1. Yoga Classes

Today we have yoga classes after bhajans in the main hall.
2. Parenting Workshop

We also have our first workshop specifically for parents.
The topic is “Understanding the Child's
Mind”.
All are welcome to join us after in the SSE
Classroom area.
3. Ram Navami Celebrations
We will be celebrating Ram Navami here at Soar Valley on
Wednesday 5th April from 7:30 – 9:00pm. The
programme consists of prayers, bhajans and a talk
on the significance of Ram Navami.
4. Easter Programme
We will be having a special Easter programme on Sunday 16th
April.
We will be joined by Chaplain Graham Thomas who
will be presenting his Easter message for us.
5. Ceiling on Desires
There is still time to take part in our Centre's Ceiling on
Desires programme and help The Food Bank, RSPCA
and Leicester Hospitals.
Please pick-up a leaflet at the Information
desk for more information.
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Announcements for Sunday 26th March 2017

1. Ram Navmi Celebrations
We will be celebrating
Ram Navmi here at Soar Valley on Wednesday 5th
April from 7:30 – 9:00pm. The programme consists
of prayers, bhajans and a talk on the significance
of Ram Navmi.
2. Yoga Classes
We are starting yoga
classes after bhajans on Sunday 2nd April (next
Sunday) – so please remember to wear comfortable
clothes if you want to participate.
The yoga classes will take place between
10:30 – 11:30 in the main hall.
3. Parenting Workshop
On Sunday 2nd April
(next Sunday) we will be having our first workshop
specifically for Parents.
Some parents have kindly prepared material
for all parents to share on the topic of
Understanding the Child's Mind.
All are welcome to join us between 10:30 -
11:30 in the SSE Classroom area.
I would like to invite Girishbhai Kunigiri,
who is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Leicestershire
NHS Trust, to come up and tell us more about this
workshop.
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Announcements for Sunday 19th March 2017


1. Regional
EcoCare Day
Last week we had our Ecocare project where
devotees planted Oak trees at Bradgate Park. We
have a short video to show you what happened.
Our SSE children also took part in the Ecocare
project and they planted seeds in their SSE
classes as you can see from the pictures.
The children learnt about looking after the
environment and we hope they will take this
message home with them as they look after their
plants.
2. Ceiling on Desires Project
As you will all know we have launched our centre
project around Ceiling on Desires.
We heard about the Tressell Trust and how
we can support that cuase but today we want to
explain about the two other causes you can support
with your Ceiling on Desires efforts – the RSPCA
and Leicester Hospitals.
Click for the Ceiling on Desires
presentation
&
leaflet.
3. Earth Hour
Climate change is a growing problem in the world
today. In order to raise awareness and reduce the
energy wastage, Young Adults across the world will
be taking part in a global initiative called EARTH
HOUR.
We will be shutting off all lights and electricity
and spreading love to the world through bhajans
from 8:30 til 9:30pm on Saturday 25th March.
In Leicester, the youth will be gathering
at the East West centre on that day from 6pm to
9pm and everyone is welcome to join them.
If you can’t join us there then please try
to consume less energy for that one hour on that
day.
4. Tribute to our Late Brother Kishin Khubchandani
There is a special programme in Watford to
commemorate the life of Brother Kubchandani.
The event will be held at Oxhey Wood
Primary School, Oxhey Drive, Watford WD19 7SL on
Sunday 2nd April 2017 (15.00 – 18.00hrs). I would
like to ask Kiran Uncle to tell us a bit more
about this event and Brother Kubchandani.
5. Vedam Practices
We have started Vedam practices for all those who
wish to learn how to chant the Vedam and the
classes will be run by Marinne.
We have our next lesson today after bhajans
near the information desk.
6. Mother’s Day Programme
Next week our SSE children and gurus will be
putting on a special Mother’s Day programme
straight after bhajans so please do make time to
try and attend.
7. Yoga Classes
We are starting yoga classes after bhajans on
Sunday 2nd April – so please remember to wear
comfortable clothes if you want to participate.
8. Practical Spirituality
We are now going to play a short excerpt from a
talk from the website Souljourns with a devotee
called Seema Dewan.
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Announcements for Sunday 12th March 2017

Centre Newsletter
1. Regional
EcoCare Day
We have a great opportunity to do some
environmental service and do some tree planting
today between 10:00am – 1:30pm at Hunts Hill Wood
at Bradgate Park, in Leicester where we will be
planting Oak trees.
If you need to leave then please do so now.
2. Ceiling on Desires Project
Last week we launched our centre project around
Ceiling on Desires.
Please welcome Avantikaben who will tell us
more about this project in Guajarati today.
Click for the Ceiling on Desires
presentation
&
leaflet.
3. Centre Meeting
We have our centre meeting this Tuesday at Soar
Valley between 7:30 – 9:30pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
4. Vedam Practices
We have started Vedam practices for all those who
wish to learn how to chant the Vedams and the
classes will be run by Marinne.
The next lesson will be next Sunday 19th
March in this hall from 10:30am.
5. Practical Spirituality
We are now going to play a short excerpt from a
talk given by Satyajit Salian, a former student of
Swami and someone who was very close to Swami.
Satyajit gives some very good examples of how when
we focus on God everything else becomes very
insignificant.
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Announcements for Sunday 5th March 2017
1. Regional
EcoCare Day
We have a great opportunity to do some
environmental service and do some tree planting.
On Sunday 12th March between 10:00am – 1:30pm at
Hunts Hill Wood at Bradgate Park, in Leicester we
will be planting Oak trees.
What you need to note:
• Wear suitable warm clothing (waterproofs may be
needed)
• Wear sensible footwear
• Bring gardening gloves and spades
• Bring picnic food for all to share.
Everyone to meet at the car park which has the
following postcode LE6 0AH
Please give your names to our Centre Service
Coordinators if you are interested in attending.
2. Ceiling on Desires Project
Today we are launching a centre project around
Ceiling on Desires.
Please welcome Janak Mistry our youth co-ordinator
and Hemantbhai our service coordinator to tell you
more about this project.
Click for the
presentation &
leaflet.
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Announcements for
Sunday 26th February 2017
We hope you all enjoyed Friday nights Shivratri
programme.
A big thank you to the organising team,
bhajan team and the service team for all their
hard work.

1. Talk by Avantikaben
Avantikaben is going to share some thoughts on
Maha Shivratri with all of us.
2. Study Circle
Today after the vibutthi mantra we will be having
our next study circle on the theme of “Sat Sang –
Good Company”.
Please do stay behind and join in.

3.
Regional Ecocare Day
We have a great opportunity to do some
environmental service and do some tree planting.
On Sunday 12th March between 10:00am – 1:30pm at
Hunts Hill Wood at Bradgate Park, in Leicester we
will be planting Oak trees.
What you need to note:
• Wear suitable warm clothing (waterproofs may be
needed)
• Wear sensible footwear
• Bring gardening gloves and spades
• Bring picnic food for all to share.
Everyone to meet at the car park which has the
following postcode LE6 0AH
Please give your names to our Centre Service
Coordinators if you are interested in attending.
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Announcements for Sunday
19th February 2017


1. Regional Team Visit
We are very pleased to have our regional team with
us who will be sharing their thoughts and vision
for 2017.
2. Maha Shivratri Programme
We will be celebrating Maha Shivratri on Friday 24th
February from 9:00pm to midnight at the Lohana Hall
(upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester
LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and relatives know.
Shivratri Practices:
Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and
bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on
Friday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community
Centre (upstairs hall).
For more information please speak to our
bhajan coordinator Asha.
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Announcements for Sunday
12th February 2017

1. Message of Love
Janak Mistry, our youth coordinator, will
introduce a short video on the message of Love.
2. Regional Team Visit
The heads of our regional team will be visiting
the centre on Sunday 19th February to share their
thoughts and vision for 2017.
Please do remember to put that in your
diaries and allow time on that Sunday to stay and
interact with them. The presentation will be from
10am to 11am.
3. Maha Shivratri Programme
We will be celebrating Maha Shivratri on Friday
24th February from 9:00pm to midnight at the
Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard
Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and
relatives know.
Shivratri Practices:
Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and
bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on
Friday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community
Centre (upstairs hall).
For more information please speak to our
bhajan coordinator Asha.
Thought for the Day
Always contemplate on God’s Divine Name and become
deserving of His love. Once you become the recipients
of God’s love, you need not be afraid of anything.
You will achieve everything in life. Therefore,
develop equal-mindedness and make efforts to earn
divine grace.
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Announcements for Sunday
5th February 2017

1. Prashanti Update
Our very talented youth and AV team have out
together a short presentation of what happened in
Prashnati over November and December 2016.
We hope to bring you more regular updates of the
celebrations and events happening in Prashanti
each month from now.
2. Study Circle - Power of Prayers
Our first study circle of the year will be held
today in the main hall from 10:30am – 11:30am.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Please do try and join as the discussions
will be very stimulating and though provoking.
3. Maha Shivratri Programme
We will be celebrating Maha Shivratri on Friday
24th February from 9:00pm to midnight at the
Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard
Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and
relatives know.
Shivratri Practices:
Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and
bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on
Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West
Community Centre (upstairs hall).
For more information please speak to our
bhajan coordinator Asha.
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Announcements for Sunday 29th January
2017

1. Professor Anil Kumar Leicester Programme
We have arranged a special satsang with
Professor Anil Kumar in Leicester on
Tuesday 31st
January from 7:30pm – 9:30pm at the
Lohana
Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road,
Leicester LE4 5GG.
2. Service at Hugletts Animal Sanctuary
As part of the Serve the Planet initiative a
service activity has been organised to help at the
Hugletts
Animal Sanctuary in East Sussex on Saturday 4th
February.
Please see the information desk for more
details.
Activities will include ground and shelter
maintenance and there will be time to spend with
the rescued animals.
3. Maha Shivratri Programme We will
be celelbrating Maha Shivratri on Friday 24th
February from 9:00pm to midnight at the
Lohana
Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road,
Leicester LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and
relatives know.
Shivratri
Practices:
Practices have started for
singing the Ashtakams and bhajans for that night.
Practices will be held on
Fridays
from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community
Centre (upstairs hall).
For more information please speak to our
bhajan coordinator Asha.
4. Study Circle
Our first study circle of the year will be held
next Sunday 5th February in the main
hall from 10:30am – 11:30am.
Everyone is welcome to join.
5. Regional Team Visit The heads of
our regional team will be visiting the centre on
Sunday 12th February to share their
thoughts and vision for 2017.
Please do remember to put that in your
diaries and allow time on that Sunday to stay and
interact with them.
6. Baby Packs for Nepal Medical Camp
We will be preparing new born Baby Packs for Nepal
medical camp in the refectory – everyone welcome
to come & help with this task.
Thought for the Day
“The culture of Bharat believes in unity in
diversity, which is true wisdom. Many
intellectuals observe multiplicity or plurality in
unity, but there are very few men of wisdom who
observe unity in diversity. Since ancient days,
the inhabitants of this holy land have been
practicing these principles and have been sharing
them with the rest of the world. This country has
always prayed for the advancement and welfare of
the whole world. That is the meaning of the Vedic
dictum, Loka samastha sukhino bhavantu (May the
whole world be happy!) Our prayer is not limited
to Bharat only. We pray for the welfare of the
whole world.”
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Announcements for
Sunday 22nd January 2017
1. National Orientation Conference 2017
The annual
Sathya Sai National
Orientation Conference 2017
will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2017,
between 10am and 5pm on both days, at the Grey
Court School, Ham Street, London TW10 7AN
(Richmond). The Conference theme for this year is,
‘My Life is My Message; Expansion is My Life’. The
guest speaker this year is Professor Anil Kumar
from Prashanti Nilayam. Devotees are asked to
register online.
2. Professor Anil
Kumar Leicester Programme We have arranged
a special satsang with Professor Anil Kumar in
Leicester on Tuesday 31st January from 7:30pm –
9:30pm at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram
Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG.
3. Shivratri Practices
Shivratri will be celebrated on Friday 24th
February.
More details will be available from next
week.
Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams
and bhajans for that night. Practices will be held
on Fridays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West
Community Centre (upstairs hall).
For more information please speak to our
bhajan coordinator Asha.
Thought for the Day
Saturday 28th January is
the Chinese New Year.
Here are some of Swami’s words from when
the Asian devotees celebrated Chinese New Year in
Prashanti Nilayam in 1997.
Today the Chinese
devotees are observing their national New Year Day
here. What is the origin of the word "China"? It
is derived from the two words "chung" and "kuo".
'Chung" means the human heart. "Kuo" refers to the
country. The word "China" therefore means that "My
heart is my country". This concept is applicable
to all countries and all religions. For instance,
Bhaaratha. It is derived from, the two words-
"Bhaa" meaning "effulgence" and "Ratha" meaning
"to rejoice". The heart is the source of
effulgence. Bhaaratheeya is one who rejoices in
the effulgence emanating from the heart. Every man
is attracted to the heart. God is not confined to
any particular place. His mal abode is the heart.
The Chinese have esteemed the heart as their
native land. the heart is subject to troubles and
difficulties. From ancient times and to some
extent even to-day, the Chinese have observed one
ritual every morning before beginning their day's
chores. They declare: “Difficulties are our
friends. Let us invite them." The Chinese have
looked upon difficulties as their friends. They
have recognised that without trouble no good can
be realised. They used to start the day's work
with this thought before them. The Chinese also
realised that true happiness comes from the
satisfaction of a task well done. In Bhaarath also
there is the dictum, "Uddhareth
Aathmanaaaathmaanam" (Raise the Self by the Self).
What is it that can raise the Self? It is our own
good conduct. Our good conduct is not for
elevating the country, but for elevating
ourselves. A whetstone is used for sharpening a
knife, not for making the whetstone smoother.
Likewise, in this world, your good conduct
improves you and, as a result the world.
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Announcements for Sunday 15th January 2017
1.
New Year Message from
Dr. Narendranath Reddy,
Chairman, Prasanthi Council
2. National Orientation Conference 2017
The annual
Sathya Sai National Orientation
Conference 2017 will be held on the 28th and 29th
of January 2017, between 10am and 5pm on both
days, at the Grey Court School, Ham Street, London
TW10 7AN (Richmond). The Conference theme for this
year is, ‘My Life is My Message; Expansion is My
Life’.
The guest speaker this year is Professor Anil
Kumar from Prashanti Nilayam.
Devotees are asked to register online and if
people are interested in going please let me know
as we might be able to organise transport.
3. Professor Anil Kumar Leicester Programme
We have arranged a special satsang with Professor
Anil Kumar in Leicester on Tuesday 31st January at
7:30pm at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram
Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG
Thought for the Day
“Today the Sun-God begins his northward journey,
the auspicious Uttarayana. Let this Sankranthi
bring about a change in your attitude, so you
sanctify your life. Ability to Change (Kraanthi)
and Peace (Shanthi) both reside within your heart.
Do not search for them in the outside world.
Discover them within. Today is another pointer to
the path to realise God. The Sun is the supreme
example of selfless and tireless service. Life on
earth is possible only because of the Sun. The Sun
teaches everyone the lesson of humble devotion to
duty, without any conceit. Sun God is a shining
example and reminder for everyone that they should
do their duty with devotion and dedication.
Selflessly doing one's duty is the greatest Yoga,
says Lord Krishna in the Gita. Serve your parents
and society, and lead a godly life! Hence let your
actions and thoughts be good. You will certainly
experience the Bliss Divine.”
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Announcements for Sunday 8th January 2017

1. 2017-2019 Centre Coordinators
Thank you to the coordinators who have finished
their terms and welcome to the
new coordinators.
2. National Orientation Conference 2017
The annual
Sathya Sai National Orientation Conference 2017
will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2017,
between 10am and 5pm on both days, at the Grey
Court School, Ham Street, London TW10 7AN. The
Conference theme for this year is, ‘My Life is My
Message; Expansion is My Life’.
The guest speaker this year is Professor Anil
Kumar from Prashanti Nilayam.
Devotees are asked to register online and if
people are interested in going please let me know
as we might be able to organise transport.
3. Centre Meeting
Our first centre meeting of 2017 will be held on
Tuesday 10th January at Soar Valley between 7:30 –
9:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thought for the Day
“Cultivate good qualities and prepare yourself for
sacrifices. Sacrifice bestows eternal bliss. Share
your education and wealth with your fellow human
beings. In fact, God is the real owner of your
earnings. As God’s trustee, use your earnings
properly. Constantly contemplate on God with faith
that He is always with you and win over your
demonic qualities.”
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Announcements for Sunday 1st January 2017
Happy New Year to everyone!
Centre Calendars available now - please
take one per family

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