Program

Mr. Ted Henry

Mr. Ted Henry has been a Television journalist for more than 40 years. In 2009 he retired from WEWS-TV, the ABC network affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, USA where among his many duties, he presented a weekly news report on spirituality called, "Heart and Soul." Because he's a Sai Baba Devotee, a journalist with a long standing interest in spirituality, Ted and his wife, Jody Cleary have traveled extensively for the past 21 years conducting long form video interviews across the world with "Holy" people in a series called “Souljourns”. Many of these interviews are with followers of Sri Sathya Sai Baba who have compelling personal stories to share. Jody and Ted began Souljourns in 1997. Since its start, Souljourns has recorded more than 150 hour and half-hour long video interviews.

Mr. Fize Mohammed

Mr. Fize Mohammed has been a member of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organization since 1979 and currently holds the post of Deputy Central Coordinator of the West Indies. Brother Fize has visited Prashanti Nilayam, Puttarparthi, India on thirty-one occasions and has had many audiences with Bhagawan Baba. Through Baba’s grace and Divine Will, Brother Fize was instructed to speak on Sai Experience and Morality. He currently conducts a weekly Sai Radio Program on the Birth, Life and Teachings of our beloved Lord. He is married, has two daughters and resides in Trinidad and Tobago West Indies.

On Monday morning we will conclude the retreat by having an interactive session with our esteemed guest speakers. This is our opportunity to get spiritual questions answered.

The retreat will offer several interactive workshops based on the retreat theme and covering areas of devotion, education, service, and practical spirituality.

​SSE children of all ages will have an engaging, entertaining and educating experience at the retreat. SSE group 1 children will take part in a group parade/dance item. SSE group 2 children will present a musical play titled “Temple in my heart” where a family figures out what it takes to bring and keep God in their hearts. Groups 3 & 4 will present Life Application projects that they have been working on under the Life Enriched by Application of Principles (LEAP) program – a set of projects that the children themselves conceptualize, develop and carry out at their centers. We will also have a Musical Ensemble that comprise of instrumental and vocal pieces. The children will offer a combination of devotional songs and bhajans that seek to transport the listeners to the realms of divinity. Senior Group 4 children will have opportunities to be mentored by YA and to take part in workshops tailored for their age group. All SSE students will be involved in age appropriate service and devotion activities. There will also be outdoor "Sai Sports and Games" for all SSE children.

The Young Adult program will include unison singing, workshops, games/activities, a cultural program Sunday evening, and private sessions with our captivating guest speakers, who will share their experience.

Please note: YA programs are meant for ages 18-40 only. YAs who are planning to attend only adult programs should register as adults. SSE Group 4 students in Grade 12 are also welcome to attend YA sessions.

This year's cultural program depict real-life situations faced by young adults, parents, and Sai families. The theme will revolve around on keeping Swami as our Sarathi to steer us in the appropriate direction.

The book store will feature many books and CDs/DVDs that are made available by the Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust - Publications Division, and Sai Blossom / Radio Sai products.

Multiple Service opportunities are available during the Retreat and devotees are encouraged to volunteer for any Service opportunity that appeals to them (Please see the "Service Opportunities" page for more details). Apart from these Service activities, two Service Workshops are also being planned for this year's retreat.

Making Baby Hats, Blankets: The first workshop aims at enabling participants to be adept in making baby hats, blankets and bibs to complement the on-going Regional Service activity of donating such items to various hospitals.

Making Greeting Cards: This hands-on workshop is for those who are interested in learning how to make festival / special occasions / get-well / general greeting cards for patients in a hospital / hospice / residents of senior-citizen homes etc.