1. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL He is the chief of all the angels MichaelWho is like God Michael means “Who is like God?” 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

2. MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD Manoah & his wife could not have children “… you shall conceive a son” The Angel of the Lord appeared to Manoah’s wife: “… you shall conceive a son” The child will be set apart/dedicated to God

3. MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD sacrifice Manoah & his wife offered a sacrifice to God in thanksgiving They named their son … SAMSON before God gave Manoah & his wife what they needed even before they asked

4. “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

5. WHO ARE ANGELS? obey serve -Powerful beings created by God to obey & serve God -Satan & his angels rebelled and disobeyed God MANOAH AND THE ANGEL OF GOD

6. WHAT DO THEY DO? -A-Angels l ll love us and h hh help us -A-Angels s ss serve and p pp protect us -W-We each have a g gg guardian angel watching over us -T-They stand before the Lord, praying for us, r rr reporting to God (good or bad deeds)

7. WHAT MUST I DO? -R-Remember my guardian angel is always w ww watching over me -M-Make sure my angel has something g gg good to b bb bring to God each day

8. 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

9. THE HOLY LITURGY

10. 4 PARTS:  Apostles' Doctrine - Teachings  Fellowship - Orbana and/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

11. DOCTRINE Readings from the Bible: - Gospel - Letters from Apostles - Acts of Apostles - Synexarium (Life of Saints)

12. FELLOWSHIP Share a meal of love (Agape) Sharing in the “Orbana” (after liturgy) Fellowship is NOT the Holy Communion

13. BREAKING OF BREAD Holy Communion Must prepare oneself with … REPENTANCE & CONFESSION

14. PRAYERS Abouna: Abouna: Leads prayers Congregation Congregation & Deacons: Join & respond in prayers REMEMBER TO PRAY PRAY NOT NOT PLAY