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MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL. He is the chief of all the angels Michael means “ Who is like God ?” Archangel Michael defeated Satan saying: “ Who is like God ?” Archangel Michael stands always before God praying for us Story of Dorotheus & Theopista. MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD.
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MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL • He is the chief of all the angels • Michael means “Who is like God?” • Archangel Michael defeated Satan saying: “Who is like God?” • Archangel Michael stands always before God praying for us • Story of Dorotheus & Theopista
MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD • Manoah & his wife could not have children • The Angel of the Lord appeared to Manoah’s wife: “… you shall conceive a son” • The child will be set apart/dedicated to God
MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD • Manoah & his wife offered a sacrifice to God in thanksgiving • They named their son … SAMSON • God gave Manoah & his wife what they needed even before they asked
MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD “The Angel of the Lord shall encamp around those who fear him …”Psalm 34:7 “Behold, I send My Angel before your face, to keep you in the way …” Exodus 23:20
MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD WHO ARE ANGELS? • Powerful beings created by God to obey& serveGod • Satan & his angels rebelled and disobeyed God
MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD What DO THEY DO? • Angels loveus and helpus • Angels serveand protectus • We each have a guardian angel watching over us • They stand before the Lord, prayingfor us, reporting to God (good or bad deeds)
MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD What MUST I DO? • Remember my guardian angel is always watchingover me • Make sure my angel has something goodto bringto God each day
MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD This week … Pray often – remember to mark your Spiritual Note Books every night Memorizing Like the dew of Hermon descending on the Mountains of Zion, for there the Lord commanded the blessing, life forever more. Alleluia. Psalm 132
The Holy Liturgy 4 parts: Apostles' Doctrine- Teachings Fellowship - Orbanaand/or Agape Meal Breaking of Bread- Communion Prayers - Litanies “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Acts 2:42
Doctrine Readings from the Bible: - Gospel - Letters from Apostles - Acts of Apostles - Synexarium (Life of Saints)
Fellowship Share a meal of love (Agape) Sharing in the “Orbana” (after liturgy) Fellowship is NOT the Holy Communion
Breaking of Bread Holy Communion Must prepare oneself with … REPENTANCE & CONFESSION
Prayers Abouna: Leads prayers Congregation & Deacons: Join & respond in prayers REMEMBER TO PRAYNOTPLAY