ST. REBECCA & Her 5 Children

1. ST. REBECCA& Her 5 Children St. John St. Amun St. Amuna St. Peter St. Agathon

2. Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna • They were from Kemol, Egypt • They loved God with all their hearts • Our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to them • The Saints rejoiced greatly

3. Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna • They gave all their possessions to the poor • St. Rebecca encouraged her 5 children • They bravely confessed their faith • A church was built in their name • Many miracles were manifest through them by the Lord

4. Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna “But Jesus called them to Him and said: ”Let the children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for such is the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:16

5. Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna • How did St. Rebecca walk with God? Praying, fasting, obedient to God’s commandments, helping the poor/sick/needy … • God always talk to us through His messengers

6. Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna • Who are our messengers? • The Bible, Abouna, parents, church servants … • Why is it important to listen to the messengers? • They bring messages from God

7. Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna Praying When praying we must: • Find a quiet Place • Slow down • Close our eyes Why? • To not be distracted • Concentrate better • To think about what we say

8. Sts. Rebecca, Agathon, Peter, John, Amun & Amuna This Week … • Pray before dinner • Using 4 verses (last week & this week) • Ask for the intercession of St. Rebecca and her 5 children Memorizing “So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said”Luke 2: 27-28