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DFW Group eNewsletter December 2019 |
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Jesus Christ
"The Good Shepherd of souls opened his arms to all, rejecting none, and with universal love coaxed the world to follow him on the path to liberation through the example of his spirit of sacrifice, renunciation, forgiveness, love for friend and enemy alike, and supreme love for God above all else.
As the tiny babe in the manger at Bethlehem, and as the savior who healed the sick and raised the dead and applied the salve of love on the wounds of errors, the Christ in Jesus lived among men as one of them that they too might learn to live like gods." -Paramahansa Yogananda
The Yoga of Jesus Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers |
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Special Services for December
Day of Service--Sunday, December 8th we will have a Day of Service to tidy up our chapel, and India Hall. On this day we will also decorate our Christmas tree. Families are encouraged to participate together with us. We will be serving Pizza and Drinks for everyone’s enjoyment.
SRF Christmas All Day Meditation--Saturday, December 14th we will hold our annual custom established by Paramahansa Yogananda of devoting an entire day united in meditation and in deepening communion with God and Christ. Please see the All-Day Christmas Meditation page on our web site for important details.
New Year's Eve Meditation-- Monday, December 31st our annual New Year's Eve Meditation service will be held from 7pm till 10pm. You may enter or leave on the hour.
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SRF Online Meditations and Online Study Groups* are now active 4 times a day Monday through Friday. Visit this link for the calendar of service times. It will give you the times of services in your own Time Zone. Instructions to first prepare your environment and device are here in this link, including a FAQ list.
*The SRF Lessons Study Groups will be available in November.
"Through this online center, we look forward to sharing with you the blessings of experiencing group meditation and study of Paramahansaji’s teachings, in fellowship with many other SRF members and friends from around the world."
In divine friendship,
Brother Chidananda President,
Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
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Annual Charity Outreach is a Success
The Dallas-Fort Worth Meditation Group of SRF has delivered 398 lbs of food and hygiene items for the homeless to Good Samaritans of Garland. Good Samaritans are effusively grateful for this help in their mission. And our delivery came at a critical time for their needs.
This was a record breaking effort for us.
Thank you all for opening your hearts to help others that really need it.
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Year 2020--100th Anniversary of Master Coming to America
The year 2020 is a very special year as it marks the 100th anniversary of our beloved Guru’s arrival in the United States, and the founding of his society, Self-Realization Fellowship, as part of his divinely ordained mission to spread India’s liberating soul science of Kriya Yoga worldwide.
Mother Center will be having special events during 2020 to celebrate this milestone in the work of SRF and the Centers, Groups, and Circles will be holding special events, such as open houses to join in this celebratory year.
We will be letting you know about such events taking place for our group. |
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Annual Elections
We will hold our annual group elections on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at noon after Sunday services. Elections are held according to SRF Election Guidelines. Please see detailed information on the process and requirements in the front foyer and listen for them in our announcements.
This year's Nominating Committee has been approved by the Management Council and they are; Chairman, Chandra McCormac, Ranjan Rout, and Doris Weiner. If you would like to nominate yourself or suggest someone for any of the elected positions please feel free to contact them through our email at connect@srfdallasfortworth.org
We appreciate your participation in our election process.
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Guided Meditation Services
Remember: The first Saturday of each month will be a three hour Guided Meditation Service.
Guided Meditations offer a unique opportunity for our members to incorporate the benefits of a long meditation in a group setting which strengthens the vibrations for all participants. Many students find that Guided Meditations inspire them to perform the techniques more faithfully and with deeper concentration. To receive the most benefits of this service one is encouraged to attend all three hours.
Please enter and leave on the hour.
No details of the techniques will be given by the leader. If you wish to get the techniques of meditation as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda you must subscribe to the SRF Lessons. |
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Chapel 2020 Building Fund
Our Local Building Fund donations total, at the end of October, was $342,867. The fund is held by Mother Center and is under their tax exempt status. We receive an accounting of the updated balance periodically from Center Department.
Thank you for your continued support of our local Building Fund. It is supported entirely by your generous donations.
When you wish to donate please go to our Donation page for instructions. At the end of next year our lease is up and we will be deliberating all of our options. |
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Monthly Calendar
Visit our DFW-SRF Monthly Calendar often to view our latest activities. New events come up or change periodically and we will update the calendar and announce these at our services. |
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DFW-SRF Sunday 11:00 am Readings Service Topics - December 1 The Soul's Tree Encasements
- December 8 Receiving God's Answers to Your Prayers
- December 15 Miracles of Raja Yoga
- December 22 Receive the Christ Consciousness
- December 29 The Purpose of Life Is to Find God
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Dallas Fort Worth Meditation Group Services
Please join us for our services at any of these times:Wednesday evening Meditation Service at 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday morning 3 hour Meditation Service at 9:00 -12:00 pm
(Please enter and leave on the hour while chants are playing.)
Sunday morning Meditation Service at 10:00 am -10:45 am
Sunday morning Reading Service at 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Sunday School for children ages 5 to 12 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
Sunday Service for Teens. The 1st Sunday of every month at 11:00 am.
Please note that the chapel is only open during the above times.
As the official branch of SRF in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, our meditation group has been meeting continuously since 1972. Our History.Email: connect@srfdallasfortworth.org
Phone: (972) 294-7161
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For those who are new to Self-Realization FellowshipSelf-Realization Fellowship (SRF) has more than 500 temples, retreats, ashrams and meditation centers around the world offering all interested seekers the opportunity to come together to experience the power of group meditations. Additional information about meditation with videos and the world wide work of SRF can be found on the international web site;Self-Realization Fellowship |
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