The church bookstore invites you to come check out the book of the
week: A Meditation on the Prayer of Thanksgiving and Psalm 50 by H.H.
Pope Shenouda III.
Tuesday November 25, we begin the annual Advent Fast. This fast is a 43
day fast which goes from 11/25 until the Feast of the Nativity on
January 7. Seafood is allowed during this fast, except on Wednesdays
and Fridays.
HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS
Be sure to sign your children up for the high school retreats before the price goes up. This is probably the most life-changing event we do every year. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
Register Online Today (click on the links below)
HS Girls retreat: Dec 5-7
HS Boys retreat: Dec 12-14
WINTER GRADUATE RETREAT
If you plan on attending please register immediately; this retreat promises to be an amazing time of revival and great fellowship. Space at the retreat center is extremely limited, so please do not delay – we expect registration to fill up quickly.
Register Online
When: Friday December 12 - Sunday December 14.
Where: Highland Retreat Center
Cost With Lodging: Cost Without Lodging:
Through Sunday November 30 - $119 Through Sunday November 30 - $89
Through Sunday December 7 - $149 Through Sunday December 7 - $109
After December 7 until Tuesday December 9 - $179 After Sunday December 7 - $149
Hotels:
Days Inn - New Market
9360 George Collin Pkwy
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-4100
Saint Mark's Church Group Rate: $58.95/night ask for Jay reservation number 27179.
Budget Inn
2192 Old Valley Pike
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-3105
Saint Mark's Church Group Rate: $44.95/night 2 beds 39.95/night single bed ask for Mrs Ghandi.
Thank you and God Bless.
We look forward to seeing you at the retreat.
COLLEGE RETREAT
We are not going to tell you how life changing retreats are or how you will miss out if you dont come-you know you love them and it is worth going so here's the deal.
The retreat will be December 19 - 21 at the Highland Retreat Center.
Cost:
This is the rate if you dont like to waste money and you know that it will only take you 5 minutes to sign up.
$65 until 11/30
This is the rate if you are super lazy and you absolutely don't have 5 minutes to spare because you have to play video games or watch a rerun of "Dancing with the Stars".
$75 12/1 - 12/14
This is the rate if you think America's economy is on its way up and you like to burn cash for fun and blow your nose with dollar bills.
$95 after 12/15
St. Joseph Ministry Thanksgiving Aghaby
Where: St. Mark Church Social Hall
Right after the Divine Liturgy
When: Saturday – November 22, 2008
Aghaby starts at 11 AM to 3 PM
he admission is free. Please
R.S.V.P by November 17th to reserve your seat.
Contact Madga Bous @ 703-378-3006
Or
Heba Ibrahim @ 703-322-1729
Come join us for a night of prayer and praise in ENGLISH Friday night, November 21 – beginning at 10:00 pm.
Alpha & Omega Arabic School offers Modern Standard Arabic classes taught by professional, native-speaking Arabic instructors. The small class sizes promote personalized attention. Classes are offered for beginning through advanced levels for all ages, including children and teens. This is the perfect opportunity for professionals, travelers and/or children who want to learn the Arabic language in a fun yet effective environment. Classes are conveniently held in the evenings and weekends and located here at St. Mark’s. Don't delay. Winter semester's classes will begin on November 8. For more information, please email us at info@aoaschool.org or call 703-405-6065.
Check out the new movie on marriage from the church that put together last year’s surprise hit, “Facing the Giants.” Kirk Cameron stars in “Fireproof,” and you can check out a trailer on this site: http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/
Why do we recommend you watch this movie?
We believe in the mission of the producers, who are trying to influence the culture positively from a Christian perspective through mainstream media. Fireproof reaffirms the sacred institution of marriage in a culture plagued by divorce. The movie strongly advocates faith, family, and Christian values. It dramatically displays the power of forgiveness.
Fireproof reminds us that no situation is too desperate for God to redeem—that with God, all things are possible. Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick credit this film, and its focus on marriage, as being not just a good idea, but a God idea. Any movie that has in its credits a "prayer coordinator," you should see.
Director - Cairo Office
Description: The Director is the face of Coptic Orphans in Egypt and is responsible for the technical aspects of all programs, including design, training, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The Director is responsible for donor agency relations, reporting, networking, partnerships, research, proposal writing, staff training, and staff supervision. The Director participates in organizational strategic planning. This position entails extensive travel on the field within Egypt and occasional travel abroad.
Qualifications: - Must have worked with or is familiar with the Coptic Community; members of the Diaspora are encouraged to apply. - At least 7-10 years experience in the field of international development or management - Must be fluent in both English and Arabic, spoken, reading, and writing - Advanced degree preferred
Interested candidates should email their cover letter, indicating position and salary history to nriad@copticorphans.org.
+ Open Gym Basketball: Interested in shooting some hoops with fellow church members? Trying to get some exercise during your busy week? Come Thursday Nights, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm.
+ Co-ed Flag Football Saturday's: Starting October 11, we will have weekly flag football games. We will meet at church and then drive to the field together at 11:00 am.
For more info, please email saintmarksports@gmail.com.
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