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A Warm and Loving SaiRam Dear Members,
Hope all of you had a fun and blessed summer week!
This Sunday has been designated as the International Day of Friendship by the United Nations. As devotees of Swami, how can we celebrate this day? What does friendship mean for a Sai devotee?
Explore the profound concept of true friendship and discover why only God can be considered the ultimate friend. As the world celebrates the International Day of Friendship, let us make an attempt to understand the timeless wisdom of Sathya Sai Baba and the significance of cultivating a bond with the Divine. Read what Swami, in an exclusive discourse, spoke about how God's unconditional love, unwavering support, and gift of inner peace surpass all human relationships. Find out how the friendship between Kuchela and Krishna exemplifies the depth and purity of true friendship. Embrace the idea that God alone can stand as the unwavering guide and friend throughout life's journey.
Center Devotional Satsang & Bhajans will be at Sister Sahiti Vedantam's residence (Summer Bhajans Venue) this Sunday July 30th 2023 from 10am onwards. See below in devotional session for more details.
As a summer devotional initiative as we are taught Madhurashtakam & Ganesh Pancharatnam, we shall now start learning Durga Suktam to be offered during Dussehra.
Please join the sessions.
See below for more details.
Please find this week's Centre Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA) along with Centre Calendar for July 2023 and Zonal/Regional updates.
Sai Ram
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Please check the attached July & August 2023 Calendar above.
Quick Highlights in July & August 2023:
JULY 2023:
- Center Devotional Satsang & Bhajans on July 30th @ 42810 Ravenglass Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148 from 10am to 12 noon.
AUGUST 2023:
- Last Summer Devotional Satsang & Bhajans on Aug 06th @ Sister Sahithi Vedantam's residence – 42810 Ravenglass Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148 from 10am to 12 noon.
- Aug 13th – SSSCL Sai Picnic at Shelter 4 – Algonkian Regional Park from 9am to 3pm. (See for RSVP & Food Signup form in Seva Section below).
- Aug 27th – Sri Sathya Sai Vratham @ Claude Moore Recreation Center – look out for details from Devotional Coordinator.
- Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun – Member & SSSE (2023-2024) Registration Form. Requesting all members(Old and New) to utilize below registration form to register you & your family members and also your kids in SSSE for academic year 2023-2024. Last day for registering is August 27th, SUNDAY.
Link for Member & SSSE Registration – Member & SSSE Registration
Please mark your calendars so that you can attend the Center with family and friends, and enjoy the bliss of these special programs.
Subscription:
Don’t forget to subscribe to SSSCL YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@loudounsaicenter
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Center Devotional on Sunday July 30th from 10am.
Address: 42810 Ravenglass Dr, Ashburn VA 20148
Agenda:
10:00 AM : Omkaram, Swami Darshan Video, Chanting OM SRI SAI RAM(20mins) Practising Madhurashtakam, Ganesh Pancharatnam, Learning Durga Suktam
11:00 AM : Open Bhajans and Closing prayers.
Sai Ram.
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Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates
NO SSSE CLASSES – SUMMER BREAK.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Members & Parents,
Thanking Brother Karthik for serving our SSSE community for the last 6 months as SSSE Coordinator.
Please welcome Sister Sai Vajra Neeraja for accepting the role of SSSE Coordinator for the year 2023-2024.
1. Member & SSSE Registration form for Year 2023-2024
Dear Parents,
Below is the Registration form of SSSE of register your Kids for the academic year 2023-2024 and also use the same form to register as Member(all Old members and New Members). Please do the registration by AUGUST 27th SUNDAY.
Link: Member & SSSE Registration
2. SSSE Parent Orientation Meeting on September 10th (Sunday) @ Claude Moore Recreation Center- Please bookmark your calendars and look out for more details from Sister Sai Neeraja.
Sai Ram
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SEVA UPDATES
Month of August 2023 service activities:
1. *August 13th Loudoun Sai Center Picnic RSVP form and Food Signup Form:
Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun VA will be having Center Picnic on Sunday August 13 to enjoy nature created by Swami, have some Sai Fun with center members, and to kick off 2024 academic year.
Venue: Shelter 4 – Algonkian Regional Park
47001 Fairway Dr, Sterling, VA 20165
Timings: 9 am to 3 pm (If available please help with setup starting at 8:30 am)
Please provide RSVP using this form for planning purposes. Last day to RSVP is Monday, August 7 2023.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkfu5Pq4bks32idWYFW67qLrkV0myQBNf1ppfNElINO4zc7w/viewform
Food Signup Form: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-20233#/
2. *Narayana Seva (dinner at Reston shelter): Aug 19th**
Desc: Prepare and serve dinner at Reston Shelter located at: 11975 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 on Saturday, August 19th, 2023.
Signup link: TO be Shared
3. *2023 Back to School Donation Drive:
With our beloved Bhagavan's grace, we have an opportunity to support our community by providing School Supplies to the kids in need. Around this time of the year for the past few years, Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun runs a “Back to the School” donation drive. This year we are supporting the following organizations: NVFS, Manassas shelters, and Coates, McNair Elementary and Centerville Schools.
Signup Form: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-20232#/
4. *Narayana Seva (dinner at Manassas shelter): Aug 26th**
Desc: Prepare and serve dinner at Manassas Shelter located at:10056 Dean Dr, Manassas, VA 20144 on Saturday, August 26th, 2023.
Signup link: TO be Shared
Sai Ram
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Young Adults Updates
1. YA Re-registration Form: Please look for information from YA reps to re-confirm as active YA of the center by registering using the link below.
YA Re-Registration Form
2. SSSCL YA group has many service opportunities at Center, if you are interested to be part of any Seva, Devotional, SSSE support or help. Please reach out to our Female YA Rep Varsha Rao or Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram.
3. Please reach out to our YA reps Varsha Rao or Arjun Sundaram if you are interested in helping with Games at SSSCL Sai Picnic on August 13th, Sunday.
If you have any questions and (or) looking for more YA updates, please reach out to our Female YA Rep Varsha Rao or Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram.
Sai Ram
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Video of the Week
“| How to Relate GOD as a Friend | Sri Sathya Sai Speaks
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