Coptic Orthodox White House Demonstration

Here are pictures of the demonstration in front of the White House on January 21, 2010.

http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/7XzXIGMV/1/4539270#imageID=91650681

God bless.

Marina

White House Demonstration for the Coptic Victims in Egypt

The description is below:

Fellow Copts,

The Coalition of American Coptic organizations and activists is
organizing a peaceful demonstration in front of the White House on
Thursday January 21, 2010 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Buses will move to
the White House from St. Mark Coptic Church 11911 Braddock RD Fairfax,
VA 22030 at 10:00 AM. Or if you would like to take the metro you can
get off at the McPherson Square stop (the white House is one block
from the station).

For More information: Hal  Meawad (240) 644-5153 , Magdi Khalil (202)
725-3091

Below is our letter addressed to the US Government.

A Message to: President Barack H. Obama,Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the
Members of the U.S. Congress

On January 6, drive-by Muslim gunmen killed eight Christians, and
left several more seriously injured in Nag Hammadi, near Luxor, as
they left the midnight Coptic Christmas mass. In the following days,
scores of Copts’ homes and properties in the area were ransacked and
burned. All along, President Mubarak’s security apparatus was clearly
complacent. Dozens of Copts are still under arrest for daring to
protest the abominable massacre.

The systemic discrimination against the Copts in Egypt makes their
daily lives an exercise in martyrdom. The escalating violence also
highlights the rise of Islamic radicalism. It is a direct result of
Mr. Mubarak’s policies, implemented through the government-run media
and education system, to out-do the Muslim Brotherhood’ agenda of
Islamizing the country. The consequences of an imminent Islamic state
in Egypt will be regionally and internationally catastrophic.

Mr. Mubarak, having been around since the days of President Ford, is
well practiced in the alchemy of dealing with various administrations.
One of his mantras is that he is the best alternative to rule Egypt.
He also prepares to have his own dynasty; an objective which,
paradoxically, requires the blessings of the “Islamic Street,” meaning
to expect even more violence against their Christian minority.

Mr. Mubarak has, personally, a legal and political responsibility
towards the Copts. They only demand internationally established
human-rights guarantees to live safely in their homeland as
full-fledged citizens.

We urge President Obama and the U.S. top institutions to speak-up
about the continuous abuse of the basic human rights of the Christians
of Egypt (Copts)

God bless.

Marina

PRAYER MEETING POSTPONED

The prayer meeting for August 28 has been postponed.

All Night Prayer/Praise Meeting!

Hey guys!!

This Friday, August 28th, there’s going to be a prayer meeting at St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church (address below). It’s from 10pm-5am. Amazing fun and you really feel close to God after! It consists of English and Arabic hymns, Midnight Praises, and prayer/sharing!

11911 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

God bless!

Marina

TENTH AVENUE NORTH FANS!!!

The Tenth Avenue North Concert is still on! It’s at a different location. Information below:

IMPACT Marketing & Events and WGTS 91.9 FM Present

A Global Awareness Concert featuring:

TENTH AVENUE NORTH
(Love is Here, By Your Side)
www.myspace.com/tenthavenuenorth
http://www.youtube.com/tenthavenuenorth

Brenton Brown - http://www.myspace.com/brentonbrownmusic
Audrey Assad - http://www.myspace.com/audreyassadsings

Also Featuring:
OZ Project Gear and Cheeckondee Beeds for sale
Food, Coffee, Pastries

Proceeds to benefit the OZ Project (Orphans of Zambia)

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the concert.

Purchase Online: http://www.itickets.com/events/232085.html

Purchase tickets with no service fees at:
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Fairfax, VA
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Savage, MD
Immanuel’s Church in Silver Spring, MD

Location:

Immanuel’s Church: 16819 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring , MD 20905

TENTH AVENUE NORTH FANS

The Tenth Avenue North concert on September 18, 2009 has been cancelled because “things came up”. On whose side, I don’t know, but it’s cancelled. Bummer, I know. I’m crushed too. :’(

Health Fair – July 26!

Attention all those with no health insurance:

Do you need to take care of your child’s school physical before school starts? Need school supplies for your kids? Need assistance in applying for Medicaid? St. Luke’s Hope Clinic would like to present you with a special opportunity to take care of your medical needs as well as get your child ready for school. Please join us on Sunday, July 26, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. We will have food, games, special gifts for the kids, free blood pressure and diabetes screenings and much more! For more details, either stop by the clinic or email us at info@missionlifecenter.org

Date & Time: 7/26/2009, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Location:St. Luke’s Hope Clinic

ATTENTION ALL TENTH AVENUE NORTH FANS!!!

Tenth Avenue North will be performing at St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church (11911 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030) on September 18, 2009 with guests Brenton Brown and Audry Assad. Tickets will go for sale by the end of the month for $15 dollars on the Mission Life Center website (http://www.missionlifecenter.org/).

As soon as I get any more information, I will post it!

God bless!

Marina