The Orthodox Church of Jerusalem

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: This Friday December 18th, 2020 we will be having a vesper service for Saint Nicolas, and a lecture regarding the book of revelation. Vesper starts at 6:30 pm ... Lecture starts at 7:30 We would like to encourage everyone to participate with us as we celebrate the vesper of Saint Nicolas, as well as learning more about the world around us!

The holy fathers speaking to you: Don't worry too much about how spiritually poor you are. God sees that, but for you it is expected to trust in God and pray to Him as best you can, never to fall into despair and to struggle according to your strength. - Father Seraphim Rose

MESSAGE FROM REV FATHER NICOLA **How can we Sanctify the LORD? Saint Peter's letter the first chapter 3 verse 15... ***so the answer Sanctify the LORD GOD: That His Commandments and Commands are always the highest. In your hearts: That is, this fear and this respect are from within the heart and not only in front of people, but even in secret. Always prepared: Ready with your pure life in which you Sanctify the LORD in your hearts and the peace shown in your life amidst tribulations. Give a defense to every man that asks you: People may ask you how do you believe in a Crucified person and what hope you have in Him. On the cause of the hope in you: On the eternal life in which Christians believe. To understand the new creation, first we must grasp that it is in fact a creation, something created by GOD. The new creation is a wondrous thing, formed in the mind of GOD and created by His power and for His Glory. May the Blessing of Our LORD JESUS CHRIST His Holy Mother Mary and the Blessing of all the Saints be with you and protect you always Amen.

Sunday December 13, 2020 Holy Divine Liturgy.

Next Friday December 18th, the Father will be holding a lecture regarding chapter 13 in the book of revelation, tying into coronavirus and the world which we live in. The lecture will start at 7:30 pm We encourage everyone to attend and we will have a vesper service prior to the lecture at 6:00 for the feast of Saint Nicholas. ... Schedule: Vesper for Saint Nicholas - 6:00 pm Lecture - 7:30 pm

The holy fathers speaking to you: If God is slow in answering your request, or if you ask but do not promptly receive anything, do not be upset, for you are not wiser than God. - Saint Isaac the Syrian

Sunday December 6, 2020 Holy Divine Liturgy.

MESSAGE FROM REV FATHER NICOLA ** The works of GOD is? Saint John chapter 6 verse 25 to 34... ***so the answer The LORD JESUS is the life-giving sustenance that we need if we are to live and not die and He is the energy for existence. All things exist in Him, and for Him, and Through Him. The LORD JESUS said: 'Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, ' ''My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work." To obey GOD, seeking first His Kingdom, His righteousness, and carrying out His will for us, trusting Him to provide for our daily needs will fill us in a way that is more satisfying than physical food. May the Blessing of Our LORD JESUS CHRIST His Holy Mother Mary and the Blessing of all the Saints be with you and protect you always Amen.

Tomorrow Friday December 4th, 2020 we will continue studying the holy Gospel readings which are read during the matin service every Sunday morning We ask everyone to be at the church by 7:00 pm for us to start at exactly 7:30 pm We hope to see you all there, every other Friday reading and understanding the Holy Gospel together

The great medicine is... : Communion is for forgiveness of sins and eternal life, can you show me a medicine that can forgive your sins and grant you eternal life? No one can make a medicine that can forgive your sins and grant you eternal life. Except for the Lord Jesus Christ’s body and blood (quote from Rev. Father Nicola’s homily Sunday Nov 30)

The holy fathers speaking to you: Yesterday I was crucified with Him; today I am glorified with Him. - Saint Gregory the theologian