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For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps (1 Peter 2:21).
He hung on the Cross for you and still did not want to be an avenger for Himself. Why do you want to take vengeance? Is that why you bear hatred, in order to take vengeance? Look at Him hanging on the Cross and with His Blood effecting a cure for you in your weakness. Look at Christ hanging there and listen to Him pray: “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” However, you say to me: Christ could do it, but I cannot; I am a man, He is God. If you cannot imitate Christ, why did the blessed Apostle Peter say: “Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you an example that you may follow in His steps”? And why did the Apostle Paul exclaim: “Be imitators of God, as dear children.” Moreover, why did our Lord Himself say: “Learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of heart”? It is true that we cannot imitate Christ in all things. You cannot imitate Him in raising the dead to life and performing other virtues, but you can imitate Christ in meekness and humility of heart. Be kind and merciful; possess true charity; love not only your friends but your enemies. If you do this, you will follow in the footsteps of your Lord. – St. Caesarius of Arles
Sermons:
Church Announcements:
- Women’s and Men’s Basketball Teams:
- Congratulations to our women’s basketball team, which won the finals. Both teams, St. Verena and St. Mary & St. Verena, played an outstanding game!
- Congratulations to the men’s high school team, which reached the semi-finals and showed great team unity and sportsmanship.
- Summer Nights:
- Robotics Lecture:
- A liturgy from 7:30-10:00am with Bishop Kyrillos will precede the lecture.
- Women’s Meeting:
- Men’s Meeting:
- The next Men’s Meeting will be on September 12th
- To receive information on the Men’s Meeting, click: Men’s Meeting
- Relationship Series
- Art Show:
- Bible Pleasure:
- For streaming, use the Church’s Facebook Page
- Deacon’s Meeting:
- To receive information on the Deacons’ Meeting, click Deacon’s Meeting
- To join the COCC Advanced Hymns Class meeting, click Advanced Hymns Class
This Week’s Schedule:
- Monday:
- Midnight Praises: 8:00-9:30pm
- Tuesday:
- Bible Study: 7:30-8:30pm (In-person and on Facebook)
- Wednesday:
- Liturgy: 8:30-10:30am
- Thursday:
- Liturgy: 8:00-10:00am
- Summer Nights: 7:00-10:00pm
- Friday:
- Liturgy: 8:00-10:00am
- Sports Activities: 6:00-8:00pm
- Jr. High Bible Study: 7:30-8:30pm
- Youth Meeting: 8:00-9:00 pm
- Saturday:
- Liturgy: 7:30-10:00
- Hymns: 5:00-6:00pm
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study: 6:00-7:00pm
- Vespers: 7:00-7:30pm
- Midnight Prayers: 7:30-9:30pm
- Sunday:
- Liturgy: 8:00-11:30am
- College Meeting: 11:30-12:00pm