141. 
Hurricane Irma Service Report
A report on the disaster relief service project conducted by the St. Thomas Sai Center members in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
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142. 
ISSE-USA Webinar
A webinar regarding new initiatives that are set forth by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education-USA (ISSE-USA) will be held this Sunday about the ISSE-USA (Institute of Sathya Sai Education – USA). All members interested in the SSSEHV training are welcome to attend. Date: Sunday Dec 3rd, 10:00 am Central US Time. WebEx details below: Meeting Details: Join Online: https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M965W8D8GXLGGQF28R 7ZEENTV0-4O4&rnd=421298.99020 Join by Phone: US … Continue reading ISSE-USA Webinar
143. Launch of sathyasai.us web site
With Swami’s Blessings, we are happy to share the news of the launch of the US Web Site: sathyasai.us
144. 
Swami’s Birthday Message – Invaluable Teachings
When is Swami’s Birthday? Let us listen to Swami explain the true significance of Birthday.
“I do not think of one particular date in the calendar as My birthday, for I consider the day when Divinity blossoms in your heart as My birthday in you. Therefore, each of you should individually celebrate such a day as My birthday.” – Sathya Sai Baba
145. 
Values Game – Snake & Ladders
An exciting, fun-filled version of the classic snake and ladders game adapted to teach children the importance of Human Values.
146. Avoiding Negativity in the world using Swami’s Teachings
The first step in spiritual discipline is the cleansing of speech. Talk sweetly without anger. Do not boast of your scholarship or attainments. Be humble, eager to serve; conserve your speech. Practice silence. That will save you from squabbles, idle thoughts, and factions.
147. Unity
This Study Circle explores a few facets of Unity and how to live with unity, purity and divinity it in our day to day life.
148. 
92nd Birthday Sadhana and Program Schedule
Dear Members, Please read the attached letter from Dr. Reddy regarding the SSIO Sadhana (spiritual practice) program for all to follow from Oct 23 – Nov 23 in honor of Swami’s 92nd Birthday. Also attached is a calendar of events in Puttaparthi for November. (FYI: The Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival) at Prasanthi Nilayam is a tradition that goes back to the early 1950’s. This festival marks … Continue reading 92nd Birthday Sadhana and Program Schedule
149. 
YA Leadership Program
Dear SSIO members, The SSIO Leadership Program for Young Adults is an excellent opportunity for YA’s to develop and enhance the skill sets needed to be an ideal leader. I highly encourage all YA’s age 21-40 in our region to sign up for this program. Also, YA advisers of any age are also invited to enroll. Attached is a letter from Dr. Reddy and this is … Continue reading YA Leadership Program
150. 
Children of Sai – Walk With Values
The children and teachers of the Region 3 SSE Program would like to humbly offer the first issue of their SSE Journal at Swami’s Lotus Feet.
151. SSE Initiative – Heal The Environment
We are encouraging all SSE Children to engage in the (Heal the Environment, Love the Planet (H.E.L.P) initiative for which submission date has been extended to 23rd November 2017 – more information can be found on www.sathyasai.org/ya/serve-the-planet-2017/sse-help. Today, all the five elements are polluted and, consequently, man is mired in insecurity. Today the world is losing its ecological balance as man, out of utter selfishness, … Continue reading SSE Initiative – Heal The Environment
152. 
Serve the Planet Update
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Om Sri Sai Ram. We wish you a happy and holy Vijaya Dashami and I pray for Swami’s blessings and grace on this auspicious occasion. Every year, the SSIO celebrates Avatar Declaration Day on 20th October with a global service project, “Serve the Planet”. This year, the theme selected by the Sathya Sai Young Adults, who are leading the project, is … Continue reading Serve the Planet Update
153. Akhanda Gayathri Chanting
The SSIO is happy to inaugurate a sacred programme of Global Akhanda Gayatri chanting – namely, continuous chanting of the Gayatri round the clock, all over the world.
154. Prasanthi Nilayam Medical Camp Reports
Detailed reports of the medical camps held in Prasanthi Nilayam on the occasions of Swami’s Birthday in 2016, and Guru Purnima in 2017 are now available.
155. Medical Camp in Prasanthi Nilayam – Call for Volunteers
The next Medical Camp in Prasanthi Nilayam will be held during the birthday celebration week, from November 18th to 25th, 2017. Volunteers are welcome to register to participate in the camp. Please read the attached document for further details.
156. International Medical Conference – Summary
Please click on the below links for a summary of the conference proceedings. Conference Summary – Day 1 Conference Summary – Day 2 Conference Summary – Award Ceremony
157. 
International Veda Conference in Prasanthi Nilayam
An International Veda Conference is being organized the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation (SSSSO India) on November 20th & 21st, 2017 in Puttaparthi. Devotees who wish to register to attend the conference should send their name, phone number, email address and proposed date of their arrival in Prasanthi Nilayam to akalathia@gmail.com by October 1, 2017. Further details available at: http://ssssoindia.org/veda-conference/.
158. SSIO New Guidelines 2017
Updated Guidelines for the operation of Sathya Sai Centers and Groups is now available. All members are encouraged to read and familiarize themselves with the revised set of guidelines.
159. Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Updated: 09/30/2017.
Detailed information on supplies drive, and in-person volunteering are now available.
160. Regional YA Reps Selection
The Young Adults (YA’s) are starting their selection process for 2 regional positions. All YAs are welcome to participate in the selection process.