Yes, the Old Testament is Important!
The Bible tells us the history of God's people AND what we should be doing in our own lives.
Consider:
- Noah and the Ark. God saw that evil was all over the land and seeing that Noah was a righteous man He instructed Noah to build the ark and to bring his family and animals of many kinds into it. It was the Ark that saved them. The Church is our Ark. Our Baptism and Chrismation is the "ramp" enter it and escape the evil in the world. Heavenly History and Divine Direction for our lives.
- The Children of Israel escape from slavery in Egypt. Moses parted waters of the Red Sea so that God's people could escape slavery and journey to the Promised Land. Jesus is the New Moses leading us out of slavery through Baptism and on a journey to the Promised Land of of freedom in Him. Heavenly History and Divine Direction for our lives.
Read the Old Testament. See Christ in all that is written. Be strengthened in your faith by the History of God's people. Be encouraged at how the Old Testament informs and directs our own lives in the Church!
Get involved in an Orthodox Bible Study TODAY (pssss ... we meet on Mondays at 6:30 at St. George - come join us!).
6/22 Bombing of St. Elias Parish in Damascus, Syria
"During the sacred and holy Divine Liturgy, there was a terrorist attack on our church of the Prophet Elias in the suburb of Dweilaa in Damascus, Syria. As of this letter, more than 25 people have been martyred, and dozens more have been injured. This is the first such deliberate bombing of a church in Syria since the start of the war in 2011." Metropolitan Saba, from his Letter to the Churches following this attack.
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Service ScheduleCheck the previous weeks Sunday Bulletin (find also service texts here) to make certain of week day services and Vespers (which is cancelled on occasion).
- Saturday Vespers - 4:00 PM
- Sunday Orthros - 8:50 AM
- Sunday Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM
Welcome to Our Parish!
Every Sunday we remember the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as we celebrate the Holy Divine Liturgy.
The word "Liturgy" means work of the people which means everyone participates through singing, praying, hearing the teaching, and opening our hearts to allow God's Grace to enter.
For those who have committed themselves to the Orthodox Faith (through Baptism and/or Chrismation) it also means, if prepared, the reception of Holy Communion.
Preparation includes the Sacrament of Confession (seven years and older) within the last two months, prayer, being on time for church, being at peace with others, attending the Divine Liturgy regularly, and fasting (no food or drink from midnight the night before).
If you are new, just visiting, or have any questions, please introduce yourself to Father Joseph. Please know that everyone is invited to venerate the Holy Gospel and receive the Holy Bread at the end of Liturgy. All are welcome to our Coffee Fellowship in the hall after Liturgy.
We are ...- One of several Orthodox Churches in the Flint Area
- Assumption Orthodox Church in Grand Blanc
- Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in Burton
- Saint Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church in Fenton
- A Church of The Antiochian Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest
- Within the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
- Under the Ancient See of The Church of Antioch
- Participating in the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America
MonasteriesApproximately 90 minutes from St. George and a special blessing to our community:
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The Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery in Rives Junction, MI
Some other Monasteries in Michigan within less than 2 hours of St. George Church:
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Holy Trinity Monastery near Port Huron, MI
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Saint Sabbas The Sanctified Orthodox Monastery in Harper Woods, MI
Pray for Bishops in CaptivityFor Metropolitan Paul and Archbishop John, and their quick release from captivity and safe return, let us pray to the Lord!
Lord have mercy!