Sherman Oaks Mission, Church of Scientology

2009-06-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

Based on the results of recent surveys, as of this week we are introducing a new workshop topic - Promotion and Marketing!

The first Promotion and Marketing workshop will be this Saturday at 1 p.m., and we'll be having them regularly from now on.

Stay tuned for details!

2009-06-04T14:14:00.000-07:00

Scientology Mission of Sherman Oaks: Public Testimonial

"Another difference in my life is that I'm much more able to handle things in life. I don't get easily rattled, and when I'm busy with many different things, I don't find myself feeling stressed anymore."

In today's times of change, your ability to face and solve problems becomes more and more important to your success.

In our next newsletter, available on our web-site, we are interviewing Steve Jacobson, local Scientologist, a school teacher, a husband and a father. Here, he describes what Scientology has brought to his life and how he used it to create happiness and success in both his personal and professional life.

Continue to the full interview>>

2009-05-27T20:41:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder how you can create and maintain happiness? Or do you ever wonder what life's basic mystery is? How would you like to know how to decide on the optimum solution to any problem?

On Saturday, May 30 at 12:00pm you are invited to come and listen to an audio-book play of the book, "Scientology: A New Slant On Life" by L. Ron Hubbard.

Drawn from half a century of research, here are Scientology basics for all parts of existence, answers to questions Man has sought through the ages; answers you hoped could be found somewhere, answers that work, including:

• Is It Possible to Be Happy?

• Marriage

• Personal Integrity

• What Is Greatness?

• Man’s Search for His Soul

• Honesty and Ethics

Call us at (818) 995-3460 to RSVP or for more information.

2009-05-20T18:49:00.000-07:00

We all have goals. What are yours? Having a goal is the easy part. Reaching it? Well, that's what this Saturday's workshop is about. Let us help you reach your goals.

• Do you have a goal which you haven't yet reached?
• Do you find yourself being pulled in many directions at once and not being able to focus your attention on your goal?
• Would you like to have more success in your business or career?

If you answered YES to any one of the above questions - you need this workshop! Come and learn about strategies for target attainments so that you can reach your goals.

The workshop is delivered by the Administrative Technologies specialist - Daniel Hall.

Workshop begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2009.

Reserve your place in advance by calling (818) 995-3460.

2009-04-29T22:07:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder how you can create and maintain happiness? Or how can you truly help yourself or someone else improve things they are doing wrong in life? Do you ever wonder what life's basic mystery is?

On Saturday, May 2 at 12:00pm you are invited to come and listen to an audio-book play of the book, "Scientology: A New Slant On Life" by L. Ron Hubbard.

Drawn from half a century of research, here are Scientology basics for all parts of existence, answers to questions Man has sought through the ages; answers you hoped could be found somewhere, answers that work, including:

• Is It Possible to Be Happy?

• Marriage

• Personal Integrity

• What Is Greatness?

• Man’s Search for His Soul

• Honesty and Ethics

Call us at (818) 995-3460 to RSVP or for more information.

2009-04-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

We all have goals. What are yours? Having a goal is the easy part. Reaching it? Well, that's what this Saturday's workshop is about. Let us help you reach your goals.

• Do you have a goal which you haven't yet reached?
• Do you find yourself being pulled in many directions at once and not being able to focus your attention on your goal?
• Would you like to have more success in your business or career?

If you answered YES to any one of the above questions - you need this workshop! Come and learn about strategies for target attainments so that you can really reach your goals.

The workshop is delivered by the Administrative Technologies specialist - Daniel Hall.

Workshop begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Reserve your place in advance by calling (818) 995-3460.

2009-04-22T18:16:00.000-07:00

This week we had 3 completions and I am one of them. Yes, me! Yours truly completed the Happiness Rundown! I know, I am excited too! This Rundown was incredible and I am happy to share my wins with you. My success story is below.

SUCCESS STORY:

"Each step I take seems to get better and better. I really see why this Rundown is called the Happiness Rundown. I finally was able to get to the root of things that were creating confusion for me and blocking my true happiness. By me being cause over myself and situations, I create my happiness. Throughout this Rundown I had moments where specific things would happen in my personal life and the next day while in session, those specific things would be covered in the Rundown. Like those particular things were created so that I could get the gains of the Happiness Rundown. Lots of wins. Awesome Rundown."

Erica Goings
Happiness Rundown completion

2009-04-16T13:24:00.000-07:00

Our very own, Christopher O'Brien, completed a staff training course — Staff Status II. The purpose of this course is to train a person so that he may better do his job and progress with the group.

This course is very educational and open to anyone, not just Scientology staff members. If you would like to know more about it, send us an email or call us at (818) 995-3460.

SUCCESS STORY:

"I used to be really concerned and afraid of others not liking what I did at work. Now, after this course, my work conditions are much more stable, my awareness of my relationship with my clients is better, I feel better about working. I have a greater ability to function as a junior or a senior.
"... I know that my job performance is king and that I am as valuable as I work hard and smart. Pretty nice stuff."

-Christopher O'Brien
Staff Status II course

2009-04-15T19:46:00.001-07:00

Group Auditing This Saturday!

The application of Scientology Auditing* is often done on a one-on-one basis. It also could be done with a group of people, and each individual can personally benefit. Scientology auditing improves your condition as a spiritual being, increasing your alertness, awareness and potential.

Come experience a group auditing session for yourself and receive the benefits.

To RSVP call Stephanie or Erica at (818) 995-3460.

*Auditing is the application of Dianetics and Scientology procedures to someone by a trained auditor. Auditing is a very unique form of personal counseling which helps an individual look at his own existence and improves his ability to confront what he is and where he is.

2009-04-08T16:43:00.000-07:00

On Monday, March 30, we had our 2nd Prosperity Club meeting and it was very much a success. The room was full and our guest speaker, Kevin Burnes, was great! Thank you to all that were able to come.

Have you ever visited our Mission? This weekend we are having another great event and it would be the perfect time for you to stop by to see us! Come on by and let us show you around!

Our event this weekend will cover specific formulas you can use to improve your situation. No matter how big or how small - your situation CAN improve. How, you ask? That's what the workshop is for. See you Saturday at 1pm. Oh yeah, and it's free.

With Love,
Erica

2009-04-01T20:29:00.000-07:00

HI friends! I read this success story and just had to share it with you. It reminded me of my personal journey and search for fulfillment before I, too, read Dianetics.

Enjoy and we will meet here again next week.

With Love,
Erica

******

“"Prior to reading Dianetics I had been searching for a long time, and everywhere, to find answers to questions about life, and human behavior and myself. You name it - I tried it: self improvement, healing, motivational books, etc. But it wasn't until I saw Dianetics that I realized for the first time that the subject of the mind is not a mystery. I have pursued the subject of Dianetics and now I am Clear and can clear others as well. I have never felt so stable and able to think so clearly. Now I make my life go the way I want it to."

-N.F., read Dianetics

2009-03-25T21:09:00.000-07:00

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Thank you to everyone that came out to this past weekend’s What is Study Technology? lecture. We had a great turnout and a fun time! And you are invited to come by again this coming weekend to our Ready to Reach Your Goals? workshop by Daniel Hall.

Check out our latest success stories below and see you on Saturday!

******

“One day my father's hand was injured in a construction accident. It was locked in a grip-like position and he couldn’t move it. He was told, by the very best authorities, that he would require surgery. I asked him if he would like some help and managed with quite some effort to get a grudging ‘yes.’ I applied one of the processes from the chapter ‘Exact Processes’ out of Fundamentals of Thought. Within five minutes he had restored full use of his hand. He was amazed and said, ‘This is mind over matter, where’s that book? I have to read it!’”

-D.L., read Fundamentals of Thought

“I had been lagging on my course because I started to get ‘too busy.’ I made a concentrated effort to get back on course twice today. After my first course period ended things started to shift toward my ideal. What I mean by that is things I had wanted to happen started to happen. I recently finished a TV pilot and I’ve started shopping it around town. Well, one of the main groups I wanted to get it to, got it to today via somebody other than myself! Talk about crazy! I love it. I feel that getting back on course allowed this to happen. I plan on finishing my course soon. I can’t wait! Big things are on the way - I can feel it!"

-P.B., Courseroom student

2009-03-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

Consider this for a moment: In all your schooling, did anyone ever teach you how to study something?

Today people are graduating school unable to read or write at a level adequate to hold a job or deal with life. It is a huge problem. It is not that subjects cannot be learned; what isn't taught is how to learn. It is the missing step in all education.

This Saturday, March 21 at 2pm our lecturer, Mr. Matthew Radmanesh, will discuss the discovered laws on which learning is based and the developed methods that anyone can apply.

This study technology provides an understanding of the basics of learning and supplies exact ways to overcome all the pitfalls one can encounter during study.

Come to the lecture this Saturday, March 21 at 2pm and learn how to study in order to comprehend a subject so that you can apply it.

Address: 13517 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, Ca 91423

(818) 995-3460

2009-03-11T19:55:00.000-07:00

Formulas that Lead to Success

Do you find yourself stuck in a situation where you aren't expanding, or you are not doing what you want in life, or simply not accomplishing your goals?

While some actions you can do may not affect the situation at all or even worsen it, there is a specific path you can take that will turn things around and put you on the road to success and accomplishment.

How do you know what that path is? Attend this workshop. Learn the specific formulas and steps for success that have been used by leading businessmen and successful individuals.

Workshop starts at 1pm on Saturday, March 14.

To RSVP call Stephanie or Erica at (818) 995-3460.

2009-03-04T19:48:00.000-08:00

How can you create and maintain happiness?

Ever wonder that? Or how can you truly help yourself or someone else improve things they are doing wrong in life?

On Saturday, March 7, 12:00pm you are invited to come and listen to an audio-book play of the book, "Scientology: A New Slant On Life" by L. Ron Hubbard.

Drawn from half a century of research, here are Scientology basics for all parts of existence, answers to questions Man has sought through the ages; answers you hoped could be found somewhere, answers that work, including:

• Is It Possible to Be Happy?
• Marriage
• Personal Integrity
• What Is Greatness?
• Man’s Search for His Soul
• Honesty and Ethics

Call Stephanie or Erica at (818) 995-3460 to RSVP.

2009-02-25T19:13:00.000-08:00

We have been pretty busy here at the Mission. This weekend the 'What is Scientology?' lecture was packed out and so much fun! And we just had another Life Repair completion! Her success story is inspiring...

We also had more staff completions this week! Last week both David Guzzone and myself completed our next steps on the Bridge. All of our success stories are below. Check them out!

Have a great week,
Erica

******

"For years I have been searching for answers to "big" questions, such as, what is the point of life, why do we as humans behave the way we do, and why do we interact with others in the way we do. Now with my introduction to Scientology, I feel I have received some answers, and a defined pathway to achieving personal peace and clarity on the purpose of our existence.
"Life Repair has also improved my ability to cope with problems an sources of anxieties in my daily life."

-G.C., Life Repair Auditing completion

******

"Throughout this process of ARC Straightwire I felt my desire and ability of havingness increase. I actually don't think I knew what havingness was until this process.
"Today in my last session the fact that I am a spiritual being became more apparent and I also became aware that my ability to have and create space had moved up to another level.
"Also I have gained a lot more understanding of the 4th Dynamic as a whole. How we are connected by our agreements and how much more affinity and communication is needed in the world. I was able to spot my own resistance to communication which has blown to a large degree. Put all these things together and I really do know that I will not get any worse in life. That is a great feeling."

-David Guzzone, ARC Straightwire completion

******

"My biggest win was when I realized the drugs, medicine and alcohol were really leaving my body. I could write a list of the ways I came to realize this, but I will keep this simple.
"Am I glad to be released of that stuff - really must I answer that? Yes I am! And I am just one step closer to returning to the purest essence of Erica."

-Erica Goings, Scientology Drug Rundown completion

2009-02-17T17:50:00.001-08:00

Have you or anyone you know ever asked the general question, "What is Scientology?" Well, we have so many people come by and ask that question, that we decided to have a lecture entitled... you've guessed it, "What is Scientology?"

We will be discussing what Scientology is and how and why so many people have found help from it.

This lecture will be delivered by our friend and veteran Scientologist, Matthew Radmanesh, and will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Come find out the truth for yourself!

Please RSVP today by emailing us at shermanoaks@scientology.net or call (818) 995-3460.

Cheers,
Erica

2009-02-11T18:40:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,

Great News!! Recently we had another Grade Chart completion and this time it happens to be ... Me! I have finished the next step following the Purification program called "Objectives". What an amazing experience it was! This was a major action in my life and I feel way more open and able.

Just wanted to share with you my BIG win!! My success story is below.

Cheers,
Erica

"So much to tell… I literally had cognitions of why I have been so indecisive throughout the years and I spotted exactly when in my life I decided not to trust my own decisions. Talk about an eye-opener and this was just one of the MANY realizations I had! I feel AWESOME and am loving my life and am now more confident in my decisions and my abilities! I recommend everyone feeling this way."

-Erica Goings, Objectives Completion

2009-01-29T13:35:00.000-08:00

Meet our staff: Edeet Eskinazi, Class Vl Auditor, OT VIII

Hi friends!

I would like to introduce you to one of our staff members, Edeet Eskinazi.

Edeet is one of our Mission auditors and she just so happens to be MY auditor as well and I LOVE her. So, this week I am showcasing our Class VI, OT VIII auditor, Edeet Eskinazi, to all of you!

Meet her at our site and read what she has to say! :)

Cheers,
Erica

2009-01-20T17:32:00.000-08:00

Great news... This past weekend we had another Grade I completion! Grade I is a series of Scientology auditing processes that allow you to gain the ability to recognize the source of problems and make them vanish. The success story below exemplifies just that.

I just want to remind you - we are here to help! That's what Scientology is all about - helping you become a better you.

If you would like more info about what Scientology is all about, please check out our website www.scientology-shermanoaks.org

Until next week...

~Erica

"This Grade turned out to be incredible. When I first began, I had trouble seeing how it was applicable in life... then, as I moved along, I realized that problems were vanishing (no other word for it). I was handling stuff - big stuff, little stuff. Then I suddenly realized that I had a completely different approach to 'problems,' and thus, Life. Wow!! Now I understand that this 'shift' is a completely new viewpoint! This is totally applicable on a daily basis and it's a completely life-altering Grade. I now feel more competent, more responsible and best of all... I don't 'get' problems anymore! Too cool!"

S.J., Grade I completion

2009-01-14T17:07:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

We just created a great blog for moms and dads. This blog is a place where parents share tips and ideas and discuss their wins from application of Scientology in the upbringing of their children. You are invited to read them, comment on them and even add your own success stories and ideas to the blog. It's fun! It's a blog! Check it out! http://scientologymomsanddads.blogspot.com/

Cheers,
Erica

2009-01-06T18:17:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! This success story on The Personal Efficiency course touched my heart and I wanted to share it with you. Enjoy!

~Erica

"I was given the Personal Efficiency course as a gift, and thus began my education in Scientology. Although I had done quite a bit of reading on my own, I enjoy pointing out that my first class was a gift because I believe it is very indicative of the aims and goals of Scientology. To help me help myself. Instead of a gift of material possession plucked from the shelves of consumer monotony, I was given the self empowering knowledge to help me improve my life.

"In the Personal Efficiency course, I have learned some basic tools to help me effectively communicate with others. I have also learned how to identify the problems I may run into in my relationships and how to correct those issues. In studying, I have found that as long as I continue to create upon the goals I wish to accomplish, there is no end in sight to the things I want to do. I recommend this course to anyone looking to gain a good base of knowledge on Scientology, and to anyone who wishes to be at cause in their life. But most importantly, I've learned that I have a whole lot more to learn! And I look forward to that journey."

-T.P., Personal Efficiency course

2009-01-04T10:40:00.000-08:00

We got a new interview with a local Scientologist, who has been doing services at our Mission, posted on our web-site.

Here is the sneak-preview of it:

"Now I laugh at things more and enjoy being in the present moment and look forward to the future more than I ever have."

Read the whole interview on our website.

2008-12-31T10:51:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

Now is the time to make your New Year's resolutions!

If you need help achieving the goals you set, remember we are here for exactly that purpose.

All of us here at Sherman Oaks Mission wish you the very best this New Year and we look forward to seeing you very soon!

2008-12-30T17:05:00.000-08:00

Ok guys, have you heard about Scientology Study Technology? It's used in many private and public schools around the world. In our Mission we deliver the courses where you can learn this approach to study and with that greatly improve your ability not only to learn any subject, but also to successfully apply what you've learned.

Here is a success story from one of our students, who did the basic course covering the Study tech, called Basic Study Manual.

“This course was wonderful because it shed a much needed light on the subject of study for me. The part on dictionaries and how to use them was awesome because the public school I went to never bothered to teach me this. This course will definitely help me study better and learn more thoroughly."

G.R.
Basic Study Manual Course