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The Stream
From Around the Diocese
MGOCSM Annual Perunal Retreat at St. Gregorios Dallas
On November 2nd, 2013, the MGOCSM of St. Gregorios Dallas had
their annual Area Perunal Retreat at St. Gregorios Orthodox Church,
Garland, Texas. The guest speaker of the retreat was Rev. Fr. Timothy
(Tenny) Thomas from New York and the theme of the retreat was
“Battling Burnout”, with the theme verse taken from the book of
Philippians 4: 6-7, which says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but
in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Youth from all over the Dallas Area were in attendance, as well as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander (Dallas/OK Area Youth
Minister), Rev. Fr. Teji Abraham (Vicar, St. James Orthodox Mission Church), and Rev. Fr. C. G. Thomas (Vicar, St.
Gregorios Orthodox Church, Garland). Tenny Achen’s message about battling stress with prayer and faith was a
delight to hear for all who attended.
MGOCSM Chicago - ‘Being Ambassadors for Christ’
MGOCSM Chicago presented the year's new theme and the
area's new Core Team during Friday Night held at St.
Gregorios Orthodox Church, Elmhurst on Friday, October
18th at 6:30 PM. Rev. Fr. Christopher Mathew delivered a
message on what it means to be an Ambassador for Christ,
The theme of the new year was from 2 Corinthians 5: 18-21.
The new Core Team was introduced at this event as well:
Melvin Thomas from St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Oak
Lawn; Thomas Mamoottile from St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Bellwood; Jeslin Panicker from St. Gregorios
Orthodox Church, Elmhurst; Melvin Thomas from St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Elmhurst, and Susan Zacharia from
St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Chicago. They seek to carry on the great work of Mathew Mani from St. Gregorios
Orthodox Church, Elmhurst and Subin Oommen from St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Chicago, the former Core Team
members. Approximately 30 youth members were in attendance. MGOCSM Chicago looks forward to growing in
God's faithfulness as we focus on how to become better Ambassadors of Christ.
MGOCSM DEVOTIONALS - http://www.mgocsmamerica.com/devotionals
MGOCSM North America releases weekly devotionals based on the Gospel readings for each week. These
devotionals are written by the leaders of the Church - both clergy and lay leaders. This is a great way to revamp
your week with self-reflection and in the word. Please subscribe and spread the word in your areas as well!
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