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THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
Horoscopes, Tarot cards and talking to the dead are often thought of as “New Age” ideas, but none of it is very new! Fr. Brendan Pelphrey is here to talk about our human obsession with the paranormal, desire to control our own lives and how it all fits in with our Orthodox faith. And we’ll conclude our series with Dr. George Parsenios on Christ in the 4 Gospels. We end with the Gospel of John, which differs greatly from the other Gospels in several aspects. If you have enjoyed Dr. Parsenios series on the 4 Gospels, you might check out his book, Departure and Consolation: The Johannine Farewell Discourses in Light of Greco-Roman. This book is available from Amazon - visit http://www.amazon.com/Departure-Consolation-Greco-Roman-Supplements-Testamentum/dp/9004142789/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1304176851&sr=8-1
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OCN PODCASTS
On Special Moment of Orthodoxy, Khouria Maggie Hauck will discuss part two how to be culturally savvy as an Orthodox Christian. On Theologically Thinking, The Ascension of Christ is a mystery much like His Resurrection. They are both however, proof of His divinity. Fr. Frank Marangos talks about the Ascension of Christ into the heavens and what it means to Christianity today. On Worship in Spirit and Truth, join Dr. Demetrios Katos as he give his message entitled "Come Receive the Light,” The spiritual light that is shed by the resurrection. On OCN Now, Devastation in Missouri - Hope for the future, Fr. Moses Berry of Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" Orthodox Church (OCA) in Ash Grove (about 40 miles from Joplin) joins us this week to speak about the devastation from the tornado that hit Joplin and how our faith gives us hope even in the face of incredible suffering.
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SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY
Many Orthodox Christian parishes across the country and around the world have celebrated Share the Light Sunday on the January 16, 2011 kickoff date. If your church hasn't yet celebrated Share the Light Sunday, it's not too late to join the 71 churches that participated in 2010. To see a list of churches that gave in 2010 go to, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-2010.html. Your community can celebrate Share the Light Sunday on any day that fits your church calendar. For materials visit, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-Package-of-Materials.html or call us today at 954-522-5567 to learn more about spreading awareness and raising funds for media arm of the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.
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THE SOUNDING
OCN Blog - THE SOUNDING - Visit our blog for postings by our authors - His Grace Bishop Savas Zembillas (Pop Culture), Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, Fr. Ernesto Obregón, Sylvia Leontaritis (aka the Orthodox Mom) and James Hargrave. Fr Chris, the Executive Director of OCN will join our contributors with items of interest to interact with our visitors to the site and listeners around the world who avail themselves of the many radio programs offered. This week he posts some thoughts he researched and found on the internet as they pertain to the End Times. This is done in the light of the fact that the media recently covered extensively the prediction that the world would end on May 21, 2011. Visit the Sounding and let him know your thoughts. Make sure you visit the site and tell your friends to follow as well. You also won't want to miss an outstanding posting of a video on the celebration and singing of the hymn Christ is Risen from Beruit.
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Hierarchs meeting in Chicago
Our prayers are with the Orthodox Christian Hierarchs in America as they meet in Chicago. May God be with them during this time.
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NEW POSTER
Have you seen our new poster in your parish yet? Ask your priest or parish council president about it today! Also look for a downloadable poster on myocn.net coming soon!
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WEBCAST
Only three more classes in this session. Classes are available on the internet and will be archived. Study guides for each episode to go along with the class will be available at www.myocn.net the web site of the Orthodox Christian Network as well as the website of St. Demetrios Church at www.stdemetrios.org.
The Class as well as the web cast will reference the book God’s Many-Splendored Image: Theological Anthropology for Christian Formation by Nonna Verna Harrison.
Tune in this Sunday via video from St. Demetrios in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Each week we will explore the depths of the Orthodox Faith as we tackle topics of interest for Orthodox Christians and inquires alike. Visit the Orthodox Study Classes section under Orthodox Video on www.myocn.net to see upcoming class topics and view archived class.
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HELP OCN REACH ITS GOAL OF 100 SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS!
Now it is your turn! OCN has 60 current Share the Light Partners of whom 42 have either made payments or have pledged for 2011. Our goal is 100 partners by the end of the year! Get your friends to become partners with a commitment to make a monthly donation of $85 or more or a one time donation of $1,000 or more and we will send you a DVD of all the Come Receive the Light programs that aired in 2010. If you need help getting friends and relatives to sign up, send their contact information (name, address, E-mail and telephone) to Kathy Chapekis, Annual Giving Coordinator, P.O. Box 4690, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338. You can also E-mail this information to kathy.chapekis@gmail.com.
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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Have you joined the thousands on OCN’s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the ANCHOR. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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