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DFW Group eNewsletter April 2019 |
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Lord Jesus Christ
"This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."John 15:12-16
Paramahansa Yogananda Commentary--
"Repeatedly in this final dissertation addressed to his disciples, Jesus emphasized his loving command to them: 'Love one another with the divine, unconditional love with which I have loved you.' He wanted them to uphold the ideal of love in its most sublime human aspect: divine friendship.
Friendship is the purest human expression of God's love, because it springs not from any dictates of biological or social instincts but from the free-will choice of the heart."
Discourse 71 The Second Coming of Christ Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers |
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Good Friday Service
Good Friday service will be held from 6-9 pm on Friday April 19th.
This is a Special Meditation Service with readings about Jesus' last hours with his disciples.
Feel free to attend any part of the service. Please enter and leave on the hour during the chants. |
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Easter Morning Service Sunday, April 21st
The Easter morning Reading Service topic at 11:00 am is-- "The Resurrection of Christ Within You" |
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Annual Spring Social
After Sunday services at 12:00 noon on April 7th we will hold our annual Spring Social Celebration. Food will be provided and the children will be helping serve again this year. It gives them a true understanding of serving others and putting Master's teachings into action.
This popular event is in celebration of the gift of everyone's service to our group and the worldwide spiritual work of Self-Realization Fellowship.
Everyone is invited for this fun and festive event to say "Thank You" for your generous free will contributions for the monthly upkeep of our Center, the Chapel 2020 Project, and all of the committees that pour out their hearts and efforts for Master's work.
It is the faithful practicing of the SRF techniques of meditation along with all of the wonderful service performed that makes Master's "hives" capable of providing the "honey" of God's presence felt by all.
Please plan to attend this event for the joy we all share in each others company, as part of Master's worldwide family. |
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Chapel 2020 Building Fund
Our Local Building Fund donations in February pushed us over $300,000. 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 generous donations.
We have an LTPC (Long Term Planning Committee) committee consisting of John Salih, Chairman, Khraish Khraish, and Chandra McCormack. They evaluate the potential properties that are brought to their attention for analysis of suitability for our needs. These properties are found by devotees who spot properties they happen to see while out doing their normal activities and by two devotees who have access to specialized real estate databases. Of main consideration are the monthly cost requirements for upkeep and maintenance that our group can afford at the present time. Mother Center will not allow a group to be overburdened with debt as that is contrary to our main purpose, which is meditation on God and Guru. |
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Guided Meditation Services
Guided Meditation Services will begin Saturday, May 4th.
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.
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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Lake Texoma Spring Retreat
Mark you calendars for our Spring All Day Retreat at Lake Texoma. The date will be Saturday, May 18th, 2019.
All who have attended this wonderful day of peaceful reflection on the teachings of our Guru come away refreshed and renewed with purpose. Events include meditation, selections from SRF ministers talks, Kirtan, free time, Energization Exercises, and wonderful vegetarian food. |
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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 - April 7 How to Fulfill Your Role in Life
- April 14 Jesus Christ and His Teachings
- April 21 The Resurrection of Christ Within You
- April 28 The Power of Concentration
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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.
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.
More information about our services is on the DFW Meditation Group Website. 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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