Dear friends,
I’ve given up blogging before, only to return later. My recent decline in postings, however, has been due to the formation of our new Orthodox Mission in Bowling Green, KY. Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission was begun by His Grace, Bishop MARK of Toledo (Antiochian North American Archdiocese) a few months ago, and we have been a whirlwind of activity since then. We found an old but affordable 3000 square foot space near campus which we have rented and renovated for our church. I’ll post pictures when I have time. For now, we are trying to get everything finished up by the end of the year so that we can begin 2009 fully devoted to evangelism and growth in Orthodoxy. We’re tired of painting and building and tearing out walls and ….. etc. !!!
Pray for us in our new mission! Through the prayers of our Holy Apostles,
Rdr. Thomas (Kevin)
Wonderful news!! Thanks for sharing. I will remember Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission in my prayers. May God bless your mission with much joy and growth!
In Christ,
amy
And you’ve become a Reader. Congratulations and many years.
Prayers for all of you.
Wonderful news!
Reader Thomas,
Be assured of my prayers for the Mission. There is something about a Mission with the name “Holy Apostles.”
Blessings to you also Brother Reader! MANY YEARS!
In Christ,
Reader Seraphim
Many years, keep us updated on the mission!
Kevin – I know how you feel, on both counts. We are a mission ourselves and are just now finishing up our church building. We meet in an elementary school (ironically, the name of this school is East Antioch Elementary School), but even though we pay the big bucks to rent it every Sunday, they are giving us the impression that we really aren’t welcome there anymore.
I had the same issue on blogging. Back in May, my Mom had passed away – it was difficult to get back into the rhythm of everyday things for a while.
Hopefully, I can be a part of your journey and the Orthodox blog sphere regularly now.
God’s peace!
Hi Kevin,
I visited your church website recently and saw my little ol’ Aunt Wedie (Juanita Gerakas) in the picture! I know she’s delighted to have a local body, after all these years. I hope we can visit your church sometime, I’ve never been to one.
God Bless you all,
Julie Thompson
Hi, Julie! You must have somehow accessed the old church website… I think it had a picture of our first Liturgy which was held at St. Joseph’s parish hall. I do remember Juanita being there, but I haven’t seen her since, and that was back in the summer. I think she is also related to Tom O’Brien (his aunt?), who is a member of our parish along with his wife, Shawna. Tom and Shawna are great… we see them every week. I’ll ask Tom about his aunt Juanita. Perhaps we’ll see her again someday. Feel free to visit. Call us and we’ll plan a time when we can have dinner or lunch or something together on the same day!
our warm love to you and your family!
in Christ who is Born to defeat death!
Thomas Kevin
That’s right, she’s Tom’s aunt too. She’s my Dad’s sister, and her late husband was the brother of Tom’s mother.
Thanks for the invitation, and we do hope to visit sometime. God bless you all.