Summer 2015 Hudson Valley Edition Serving Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties Harold Klemp The Spiritual Leader of ECKANKAR What is ECKANKAR? Eckankar means ―Co -worker with God.‖ It offers ways to explore your own unique and natural relationship with the Divine. ECK is another word for the Holy Spirit. Get a Free Book Download at http://www.eckankar.org/FreeBook For More Information Visit: www.eckankar.org Connie’s Call for Help "Connie was working out in the garden one day, and she did a bit too much. She has a big yard. "As she was working, her back ached, the way it will when you're working in a garden or in the yard. The next thing, her heart was pounding, and then she was getting dizzy. She said, 'Ah, what have I done to myself?‘ Very slowly and carefully she made her way back to the house, got out of the sun, and rested. "Connie said to the Mahanta, the Inner Master, 'Mahanta, I need someone to help me—now.‘ And she put a big emphasis on now. Just at that moment, her phone rang. It was a friend calling to chat. "Now, the friend didn't know that this was a really good time to call because Connie was having a crisis. But there she was, and this was the first help that the Master had sent—in a nice quiet way, without any kind of flamboyancy. "They talked a bit, and then Connie said, 'Wait a minute. I‘ve got an idea. I‘ve got to call the radio station.‘ The friend said, 'What for?‘ Connie said she had to call a buy-and-sell show by twelve o‘clock. The friend said, 'Well it‘s twelve now.‘ Connie looked at her clock. It was two minutes to twelve. So she said good-bye and hung up. What‘s Inside A story from Harold Klemp ECK Worldwide Seminar Eckankar Regional Events ECK Worship Services Community HU Schedules Eckankar on TV ECK Book Discussions Clergy Services Membership in Eckankar NY ECK Centers 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 "This radio show was very popular, so there was a queue. Connie dialed once and couldn't get through. She dialed again, and a voice said, 'Thirty-seventh caller.‘ Next she heard the announcer‘s voice. He said, 'What‘s your question?‘ And she said, 'I need someone to help me with yard work. I guess I‘m getting too old for this.‘ The announcer said, 'No, you‘re not!‘ "When you‘re a senior, this is what you like to hear. Some days you get down. Something‘s not going right, and somebody comes up and says, 'Boy, you‘re looking good!‘ It helps. "The announcer took her name and address, and then Connie hung up. And just as she hung up, her phone rang. A man said, 'I want to work in your yard.‘ Connie said, 'OK,, what‘s your name, and what do you charge?‘ "Connie grew up in the Great Depression, when there was very little money and people did a lot by bartering. So she was very careful with money. Seniors have to watch the money because it‘s not flowing in the way it used to when they had jobs. "The man said, 'My name is Marv, and I don‘t charge. Can I come over now?‘ A little emphasis on the word now. Connie had told the Mahanta, 'Now.‘ And here came Marv, saying, 'Now. I want to come now.‘ So she said, 'OK,, come on over.‘ Continued on pg. 2 Summer 2015 June, July, August Hudson Valley Area Edition pg. 2 Connie’s Call for Help Continued from pg. 1 "Marv came over and did all kinds of work. He replanted shrubs, worked in the garden, and raked up the yard debris from winter. He really worked hard. And he said to Connie, 'I told my wife not to expect me home for dinner.‘ Connie had been going around the yard with Marv, saying what needed doing and so on. When it got to be about six o'clock, she said, 'I'‘m tired. We‘re going to have to quit now.‘ Marv said,You should have my phone number in case you need help again.‘ Connie said, 'I want your name and address.‘ But he said, 'Uh-uh. You‘ll just want to pay me, and I don‘t want to get paid.‘ "It makes you wonder, Who is this gem? Who is this wonderful man named Marv? "Then Connie got curious. She asked, 'Why are you doing this?‘ He said, 'I don't know. When I heard your voice over the radio, I knew I had to do this.‘ Of course Marv was the second help sent by the Mahanta, by the Inner Master. "No, it's not mind control or anything. It's a spiritual connection that exists between Souls. Marv could see, or could hear from Connie‘s voice on the radio, that this was a Soul that really needed help. So there he was. No charge.‖ —Harold Klemp, The Master’s Talks in The Year of Light and Sound—2013-14, pp. 2–4 Save the date! 2015 ECK Worldwide Seminar The Year of the Shariyat “A nondirected prayer means that we’re willing to let the Holy Spirit take care of the affairs in our life according to the divine plan instead of our personal plan.” —Harold Klemp, Love, the Keystone of Life, p. 41 Regional seminars are a wonderful way to experience the teachings of Eckankar through talks, workshops, creative arts, and fellowship with the Eckankar community. For full listings, visit www.eckankar.org. Click on Upcoming Seminars, then ECK Regional Seminars. Find the event that interests you and click on the link to its local website. – October 23–25, 2015 Minneapolis, MN USA Please visit www.eckankar.org for more information. –23 Camp Hill, PA Published by: New York Satsang Society, Inc. A Chartered Affiliate of ECKANKAR. 4 West 43rd St. Suite 503 NY, NY 10036 Phone: 800-630-3546 Statewide Editor Valeria Giannini [email protected] Statewide Newsletter Specialist Rick Persons Statewide Reviewing H.I. Rick Persons Hudson Editor Natalie Mortensen Hudson Reviewing H.I. Sandra Kossar – The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and not necessarily those of ECKANKAR or the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. Copyright © 2015 ECKANKAR. All rights reserved. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, and VAIRAGI, among others, are trademarks of ECKANKAR, P.O. Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2000 U.S.A. Summer 2015 Hudson Valley Area Edition p. 3 PUBLIC EVENTS ECK Worship Services The public is warmly invited to ECK Worship Services. Each service focuses on an aspect of Eckankar. They often feature a reading from the ECK works; singing HU, talks, music, and a group discussion of spiritual principles at work in daily life. The service lasts about an hour. Join others seeking to bring more insight and divine love into their lives at this special celebration of the Light and Sound of God. Light refreshments follow. Services held at 6 Broadhead Avenue (Deyo Hall), New Paltz, NY 12561 Sunday, June 14, 11:00 AM Topic: Heaven Is a State of Consciousness July’s Worship Service is cancelled due to venue unavailability. Sunday, August 9, 11:00 AM Topic: Turning Points: Opportunities for Spiritual Growth Please call 845-243-7790 or visit www.eckankar-ny.org or find us at Meetup.com for more information. ________________________________________________________________________________ Directions to Deyo Hall For directions to the Huguenot Society’s Deyo Hall, use Google Maps or MapQuest with the street address: 6 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz, NY 12561. Both of these sites will direct you through the village of New Paltz. This differs from the Deyo Hall of the same name on the SUNY New Paltz campus. ________________________________________________________________________________ Introductory Presentation on ECKANKAR ECKANKAR Ancient Wisdom for Today: How past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel help you find God You are invited to a free hour-long presentation on Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Come to explore your own spiritual experiences and learn more about the teachings of Eckankar. Learn how to look within for answers to spiritual questions. Sunday, August 2, 12:00–1:00 PM; light refreshments will follow the presentation. 6 Broadhead Avenue (Deyo Hall), New Paltz, NY 12561 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Community HU Chants 1st Sundays, 11:00 AM: June 7, July 5, and August 2 6 Broadhead Avenue (Deyo Hall), New Paltz, NY 12561 _________________________________________________________________________________ 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 PM: June 8 and 22, July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24. 10 Academy Street (First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, Library Rm.), Cold Spring, NY 10516 Please call 845-243-7790 or visit www.eckankar-ny.org or find us at Meetup.com for more information. Summer 2015 Hudson Valley Area Edition p. 4 PUBLIC EVENTS ECKANKAR Videos on TV: Half-hour talks by Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, air on Sundays at 12:00 PM, on Channel 21 (Cablevision of Wappingers Falls). The schedule is as follows: June 06/07—The Tensions of Living 06/14—HU for All You Do 06/21—If God Came Down 06/28—The Dream Master July 07/05—Graceful Living 07/12—God Is Love 07/19—Eagles in ECK 07/26—A Giant Hand August 08/02—Inside a Circle of Friends 08/09—The Wonderful Ways of ECK 08/16—How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times 08/23—A Golden Contract 08/30—Lessons and Blessings What Is an ECK Book Discussion? Join others exploring an ECK book written by Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, or by another ECK author. An ECK book is a fun way to share insights and experiences and learn more about Eckankar. Depending on the book, ECK book discussions meet either three or six times. You are welcome to attend all or some sessions, as you wish. Booklets will be provided free for all attendees. Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear, Part II Some chapter topics in this booklet include: “Where Fear Comes From”; “How Seeing the Past Can Loosen Fear's Grip”; “Afraid of Change”; and “A Spiritual Exercise to Help You Conquer Fear.” Sunday, June 7, from 12:00–1:00 PM Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships Some chapter topics in this booklet include: “The Secret of All Relationships”; “The Connecting Power of Love”; “Past Lives Affect Our Relationships Today”; and “A Spiritual Exercise for Keeping Your Balance.” Sunday, July 5, from 12:00–1:00 PM 6 Broadhead Avenue (Deyo Hall), New Paltz, NY 12561 Please call 845-243-7790 or visit www.eckankar-ny.org or find us at Meetup.com for more information. Summer 2015 June, July, August Hudson Valley Area Edition pg. 5 Want more information? If you‘re new to Eckankar and would like to speak with someone in person feel free to give one of us a call. We‘ll be happy to meet you and to answer any questions you may have. If you‘d like we can route you to folks in your local community who have information about what‘s coming up near you. Emma Laurence 914-613-7704 Larry Siegel 845-398-1006 Membership in ECKANKAR Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, can help you find answers to your deepest spiritual questions. Through ECK Worship Services, books and book discussion classes, workshops, and seminars, you will find new ways to unfold spiritually. Membership in Eckankar is available for those who wish to take their spiritual studies further. Members receive printed monthly lessons from the spiritual leader of Eckankar, Sri Harold Klemp, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master. These lessons can be studied privately at home or with others in spiritual study (Satsang) classes. For more information visit Eckankar‘s main Web site at www.eckankar.org; call 1-800LOVE GOD, ext. F23; or write: ECKANKAR Att: Information, Dept. F23 P.O. Box 2000 Chanhassen, MN 55317-2000 ECK Clergy Services ECK members and the public are welcome to contact a qualified ECK cleric about the following services: The Four ECK Celebrations of Life: These are the ECK Consecration Ceremony (for young children), the ECK Rite of Passage (for boys and girls of about age thirteen), the ECK Wedding Ceremony, and the ECK Memorial Service. ESA Sessions: An ECK Spiritual Aide Session, though not counseling, can help you find your own answers in challenging situations through the personal guidance of Divine Spirit. The ESA session is conducted by an ECK Spiritual Aide, a specially appointed and trained ECK cleric. There are no fees for the above services, but ECK clerics accept donations to Eckankar. For more information call 1-800-630-3546. Leave a message and we will get back to you. For free introductory information about Eckankar, you are welcome to call 1-800-LOVE-GOD, ext. F23 (1-800-568-3463, ext. F23), visit the Eckankar Web site or write to the address at right. NY ECK Centers ECK Information Center of Capital Area, NY: New York Satsang Society, Inc. PO Box 1316 — Guilderland, NY 12084-1316 Telephone: 800-630-3546 ECK Information Center of Hudson Valley, NY: New York Satsang Society, Inc. PO Box 531— Saugerties, NY 12477-0531 Telephone: 800-630-3546 ECK Information Center of Long Island, NY: New York Satsang Society, Inc. PO Box 1002—Patchogue, NY 11772-0800 Telephone: 800-630-3546 ECK Information Center of Western, NY: New York Satsang Society, Inc. PO Box 614 — Getzville, NY 14068-0614 Telephone: 800-630-3546 ECK Center of Greater New York City, NY: 4 W 43rd Street, Suite 503 New York, New York 10036 Telephone: 212-221-1402 ECK Center of Central New York, NY: 206 East Seneca St, Suite H Manlius, NY 13104 Telephone: 315-692-4539 ECK Center of Rochester, NY: 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 313 Rochester, NY 14618-4616 Telephone: 585-288-4721 If you plan to visit, please call in advance for open hours. ECKANKAR Books Many books about the teachings of Eckankar are available in bookstores and from on-line booksellers. Books may also be purchased directly from Eckankar. To order from Eckankar or request a complete listing of ECK books: call: 952-380-2222 (M–F, 8:00 am– 5:00 pm Central time) write: Eckankar, P.O. Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN, 55317-2000, USA visit on-line: www.eckbooks.org. Summer 2015 June, July, August The Community HU Experience HU, a love song to God. It is the sound within all sounds. It represents the love of God for Soul, and we are Soul. HU represents the enormous love that the Creator has for Its creation. To listen to the HU, please visit http://www.HearHU.org A Spiritual Exercise: HU is an ancient name for God. When you sing HU, you open your heart to the Light and Sound of God. Here is a simple spiritual exercise to try. First, close your eyes and look gently to a point between your eyebrows. Then, softly sing HU (pronounced like the word ―hue‖). Now sit quietly for a few minutes. Watch and listen for the presence of God. It may come as a light or a sound or in some other way. See page 3 for Community HU song times in this area, or visit our website at www.eckankar-ny.org for a statewide schedule. Eckankar offers a great new resource: The Spiritual Wisdom Journal is a quarterly online newsletter for people who want more spiritual perspective and encouragement, especially in uncertain times. Each issue offers inspiring articles, uplifting stories, and dynamic spiritual exercises by Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar. Known as a pioneer of "everyday spirituality," Harold Klemp helps people around the world find greater spiritual insight, and wisdom through dreams, and relief from past-life burdens. You Can Subscribe Here: www.SpiritualWisdomJournal.org Eckankar is now on FaceBook. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Eckankar New York Satsang Society, Inc. A chartered affiliate of Eckankar PO Box 531 Saugerties, NY 12477 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED This newsletter can be viewed online: http://eckankar-ny.org or scan for access:
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