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- Our parish recently held a general meeting to discuss the roadmap for the future of the church. The reason for the meeting was the continuing growth, by the Grace of God, in all aspects of the service. While a blessing, the growth has contributed to some real challenges, including the lack of parking and a place for the youth in our present facility.
  
  Fr. Bishoy informed the congregation that the option to expand the church exists, but only if the congregation comes together to release the burden of the mortgage on the existing building, which is approximately $900,000. Paying off the mortgage will enable to the church to work more seriously with banks concerning loans to expand the church in a different location. Those wish to take the blessing of actively paying down the mortgage may write "For the Church Mortgage" on their checks before depositing them with the church.
  
  Also, Fr. Bishoy asked that all members of the congregation consider using ACH Direct Deposit for their regular charitable contributions. Using this system enables banks to see our regular consistent income, which is important in any loan negotiation. Of course, many people donate different amounts to the church month-by-month, so the suggestion was that everyone use ACH Direct Deposit for the minimum donation every month. Every donation on top of that minimum can still be paid via check or cash directly to the church.
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Being Members of Christ’s Family

Posted August 6, 2013 · Add Comment

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (1) This is the core of an Orthodox understanding of a Christian Family. For all Christians were Orthodox before the separation caused by the actions of men. So too are all our children born Orthodox, separated only from the church by the inactions of men. The […]

The Orthodox Understanding of Marriage

Posted August 6, 2013 · Add Comment

Marriage is the sacrament unifying us through and with our Lord Jesus Christ as one body, as one flesh.(1) So there is not just two people coming together, but three. The Old Testament’s view of marriage between a man and woman was to procreate, a direct commandment from God, “Be fruitful and multiply.”(2) So the […]

Notes on Orthodox Parenting

Posted August 6, 2013 · Add Comment

The following are Notes based on a presentation Given by Fr. Athanasius Raheb on Parenting on Friday May 9, 2008 at the St. Marina Young Professionals Meeting. 2 Samuel 13 tells the story of Amnon, son of King David, who rapes his half-sister Tamar and is later killed by Tamar’s brother Absalom. Amnon was consumed by his lust […]

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