Come Receive the Light Schedule for December 2004

For Immediate Release
For More Information please contact:
OCN - Orthodox Christian Network Sub Deacon Nicholas Tentzeras, Booking Director
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Schedule of Programs for December 2004
 
12/04/04      Topic: What Role Does Preaching Play in the Orthodox Church?
                    Guests: Fr. Chris Metropulos, Chuck Powell, and Terry Mattingly
 
Come eavesdrop on a frank conversation between Fr. Chris, Terry Mattingly, and Chuck Powell as they discuss modern trends in American Christian worship services and how they talk about the difference between the contemporary and the timeless.
 
They talk about the role of preaching in worship, and the place of beauty and story in Christian worship. Terry Mattingly has this to say about Orthodox Christian worship: “I attend a multi-media Church, we just don't need electricity.” Be sure to tune in for an enlightening program with 3 dynamic speakers.
 
 
12/11/04      Topic: The Lives of Married Saints: Marriage as a path to holiness
                    Guests: Drs. David and Mary Ford
 
Did you know that conservative Christian marriages are just as likely to end in divorce as secular marriages? Have people lost the vision of what marriage should be? Join us when authors Drs. David and Mary Ford speak to us about marriage and how we can turn to the saints of our faith for example, intercessory prayer, and support.
 
 
12/18/04      Topic: What Can We Give Our Children for Christmas
                    Guest: Dr. Violet Leathers
 
The Christmas rush is surrounding us and the peace of Christ’s birth is absent from many homes. What do we do as parents to focus on the true spirit of Christmas? Dr. Violet Leathers will be us some practical ideas on how to shift the focus from material things to a sense of family, morality, spirituality, and community. Dr. Leathers is Associate Professor Emeritus in Early Childhood Development at the University of Akron, Ohio.
 
12/25/04       Topic: Our Favorite Christmas’s                
Guests:CRTL Staff
 
Join the staff of Come Receive the Light as they have a round table discussion on their favorite Christmas programs and music from the past several years; from the Saint Nicholas Secret to Why Jesus Came as a Baby. The Staff of Come Receive the Light wish you and your families a joyous and Blessed Nativity Season.  May the light of the incarnate Son enlighten your path during this joyous Nativity season and throughout the year. “Christ is Born; Glorify Him!”
 
 
SCOBA has announced that January 16th will be the first annual Share The Light Sunday in All Orthodox parishes in the nation. Watch for your special packet that will help your parish join with all Orthodox Christians in establishing a national media ministry for our Churches.

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Yours in Christ Service,
Sub Deacon Nicholas Tentzeras