The First Sunday Speaker for April 2018 is Leslie Farkas who frst visited Swami in 1989. His mother Veronica was already an ardent devotee, but Leslie was very skeptical and not sure what to think.
First Sunday
Dr Joe Phaneuf – December 2017 First Sunday
Dr. Joseph Phaneuf, a recently retired dermatologist, helped start the Ashland Free Medical Clinic in San Lorenzo. He is the Chairman of the USA Medical Committee, and serves as Regional Medical Director for Region 7.
Ted Henry – First Sunday August 2017
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Ted Henry has very kindly accepted our invitation to share his love and the divine experiences gained at the Lotus Feet of our beloved Swami, at the First Sunday meeting, on August 6th, 2017. We are all very fortunate to be given this wonderful opportunity to listen to Read more »
Interfaith Public Meeting – First Sunday April 2017
We were very fortunate to host a special Interfaith Public Meeting on April, 2nd, 2017 (First Sunday), at the Ebell Club in Santa Ana. A panel of spiritual leaders represented six world religions and discussed the topic of Love and Service joined by our special guest speaker/chair, Dato Jagadeesan from Malaysia, who serves as the Read more »
Sarojini and Shyam Kanagala – Feb 2017 First Sunday
Sarojini and Shyam Kanagala have many accomplishments in the Sai world, but may also be better known as the daughter and son-in-law of Prof Anilkumar, who is famous for being Sathya Sai Baba’s translator. Sarojini imbibed the atmosphere of the devout family she grew up in, going on to become a Montessori teacher, authoring and Read more »
Dr. Sam and Sharon Sandweiss – Dec 2016 First Sunday
Sam and Sharon Sandweiss started the San Diego Sai Center in their home in 1973, and it has been very active for the last 43 years. Sharon taught English in high school and has written a number of Sai articles. She has been a young adult regional advisor, and spoken in Swami’s presence on Ladies Read more »
Dr. Anupom Ganguli – Oct 2016 First Sunday
Dr. Ganguli first learned about Bhagawan over 40 years ago when he received Vibhuti with a note from Swami in the mail. Thereafter his story of how he came to Swami is unique and exciting, and illustrates the far and miraculous reach of our beloved Lord Sai. He is dedicated to Swami’s divine mission and Read more »
Fize Mohammed – Apr 2016 First Sunday
Brother Fize Mohammed has been involved with the Sathya Sai International Organisation for over three decades, serving as a Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) teacher, National Young Adult Coordinator, National Devotional Coordinator, and is currently serving as Deputy Central Coordinator of the West Indies. He visited Prasanthi Nilayam on numerous occasions and had many audiences with Read more »
Ms. Victoria Johnson-Stokes – March 2016 First Sunday
Delivered at the Ebell Theater in Santa Ana, Victoria’s message about unconditional love for all, and to always expect a miracle will move you.
Dr. P.V. Shankar – Feb 2016 First Sunday
Dr. P.V. Shankar spoke on First Sunday at the Ebell Theater in Santa Ana, California. In his inimitable style that mixes humor with deep spiritual teachings, Dr. Shankar shared the lessons learned over several years of