There are many Orthodox Christian faithful who still don't know about the Orthodox Christian Network.  Please tell the faithful of your parish about the work and ministry of The Orthodox Christian Network by celebrating Share the Light Sunday in your parish. As our church uses the tool of media more effectively, we can reach more and more people with the Good News of Orthodox Christianity. OCN is also donor supported and is not underwritten by any Metropolis, Archdiocese or individual. Any contribution that your parish is able make to support the work and mission of OCN is also greatly appreciated.  Please visit myocn.net/stl for more information about how your parish can get involved. When all of our parishes Share the Light our Church can reach more and more souls thirsting for the truth! Thank you for your generosity and cheerful giving.
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The Orthodox Christian Network is looking for a Hero!
In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero.  The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished himself in Christian love and service to others.  Nominations have begun.  Please make an announcement in church and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone.  The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice.  The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light.  Go to myocn.net/hero for information and to nominate your hero. 
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Share the Light Partners
For 2012, OCN now has 41 partners! Of these, only 16 are pledges. Please join this sacred group of individuals who donate at least $1,000 to the Orthodox Christian Network. These donors provide the financial base for our media outreach. As we wipe the slate clean for the New Year, help us reach our goal of 100 partners!
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THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF
On February 1, The Sounding will come back to life with a burst of new posts from a large group of new writers recruited by Melinda Johnson, who was appointed blog chief in December 2011. New and returning contributors bring an impressive range of experience and perspective to The Sounding, allowing us to explore many new areas of Orthodox life and thought. It is our hope that The Sounding will become a center of conversation and community, and we strongly encourage you to come to the site on February 1 to meet our writers and respond to what they've written.

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New Adult Christian Education Class - Mysteries of Baptism & Chrismation 

Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education is to first introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view"  and a "philosophy of life" that provides with a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems.  Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you. 

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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. We are going to take a new look at the END TIMES starting in January. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith.

Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website this fall as we approach the holiday season. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.