Fr. Alexander Atty of St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Louisville, KY, officiated over the first Vespers service to be held in Bowling Green, KY. Held on Saturday evening of April 5, just over thirty people attended. Fr. Alexander’s wife, Presbytera Olga, led the music and readings. There are about 6 or 7 Orthodox families represented in this growing group of disciples, and a number of others who have not yet been able to meet with us. Please pray for us in this exciting time as we work toward a future mission in this growing university town.
After reading through the Matins readings from this past Sunday of St. John Climacus, I am reminded that the most important element which will nourish the Church in any place is the ascetical struggles of all Christians, especially prayer and fasting. Pray for us all to follow St. John’s example of continually pressing upward, climbing rung by rung, so that our small community of believers will grow in grace and in number.
It’s been several years already since I last was in Bowling Green to visit friends; at that time, I drove down to Nashville for services. It’s a great joy to hear of a developing Orthodox community there, and I pray to God that this mission will be established not many years hence.
Esteban,
Thank you for your prayers. Our group is small, but growing quickly. We have also learned of a good number of Serbian Orthodox in our city with whom we hope to develop a relationship. Please pray for that as well.