Holy Transfiguration Annual Festival Picnic 2008

Mission Priest Wins Community Award

Baby Shower
Church ladies got together at Mulu’s house for Rahel’s surprise shower. It was wonderful to see everyone together and happy. We have three ladies in our community that are carrying babies right now. Please pray for Senait, Tadela and Rahel all due in the next 3 or 4 months. (Guess that's a bit more than a shower.)

QUOTES FROM ST. G...
QUOTES FROM ST. GREGORIOS PARUMALA (INDIA)FESTIVAL DAY - NOVEMBER 2" Avoid arrogance, quarrel and pride while dealing in Church matters; instead, let your humility shine before others. Those who place their trust in God, and satisfy the people are blessed "" A

The Raising of the Cross
Every year, the Raising or Exaltation of the Cross is celebrated throughout Orthodox Churches. It is celebratory of the continuation of Christianity when Helen, the mother of Emporer Constantine found the Cross of Christ in Jerusalem where it was buried. The raising up of the cross from its burial place in the 4th Century was a monumental moment that was symbolic of the rising of Christianity beyond the persecuted minority that would not be diminished. In the 4th Century, the first of the Church councils was convened and the Nicene Creed was formalized becoming the Symbol of Faith for Christians throughout the world.

Prayers of Blessing for the Academic Year
At the last Sunday before classes began, students received a special blessing at the mission. Pictured are two college students and three high school students. May the Lord guide our students with the light of Truth, helping them to walk in His ways, that they may be successful in all their endeavors

Ge'ez~Ahmaric Prayers Now Monthly
MONTHLY PRAYER IN GE'EZ~AHMARIC ARE ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 PM. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.Starting this summer, three young men have taken leadership for Saturday evening prayers and devo