Indonesian Missionary Speaker Cancelled - Pray for Fr. Gregory

From Fr. Michael:
Dear Brethren,

I'm sorry to have to announce that Fr. Daniel Byantoro, founder of the Orthodox Church in Indonesia will not be coming to our area due to a tragedy in Indonesia. A young Indonesian priest was killed tragically in an auto accident. You can read some details below provided by Fr. James Bernstein in Brier, WA. Please pray for the soul of Fr. Gregory, and for his wife and young child.

On Wednesday Feb 20, 2008 Fr Gregory Momongan 32 years of age was hit by a car. He died today, Thursday, Feb 21.
Fr Gregory was the only Orthodox priest serving on the huge Indonesian Island of Sulawesi also called Celebes. He served the town of Manado.
He leaves behind a wife and one year old daughter. Fr Gregory had been riding a motorcycle which is a common means of transportation there when he was hit by the car.
Fr Daniel Byantoro who has been staying at our home this week is postponing his speaking tour in Eastern Washington (scheduled for this coming week) in order to fly back for the funeral in Indonesia.
He is scheduled to fly out late Friday night.
Fr Daniel says that Fr Gregory was like a son to him and was in training to assist him in his ministry.

Online Calendar of Events

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Quote From Our Bishop

It is through the virtue of humility that we attain spiritual gifts. Humility is the acknowledgement that God has saved us, forgiven us and desires that we should do the same. God does not force us to do so, we must be willing. If we are not willing to be humble, the world will humiliate us. The humble person cannot be humiliated, for humiliation is nothing but a blow to our pride. The one who has no pride escapes such suffering.

Your Father in Christ,
+ Bishop JOSEPH

Fr. Daniel Byantoro Speaking on "The Church in Indonesia"

Archimandrite Daniel Byantoro will be speaking in Spokane, WA on the follow dates:

**CANCELLED**
Excerpt from Fr. Michael:
I'm sorry to have to announce that Fr. Daniel Byantoro, founder of the Orthodox Church in Indonesia will not be coming to our area due to a tragedy in Indonesia. A young Indonesian priest was killed tragically in an auto accident...Please pray for the soul of Fr. Gregory, and for his wife and young child.


Fr. Daniel is a powerful speaker and witness to the Orthodox Faith and a
convert to Islam. Through his efforts about 3,000 Indonesians have
converted to Orthodox Christianity (beginning with his own Muslim family)
and he has established over 30 parishes there. For this his life has been
threatened more than once.

Website for more info: www.friendsofindonesia.org

For more information call:
Father Michael Shanbour
Christ the Savior Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
Spokane Valley, WA
509-263-6441 (cell)

Bishop Joseph's Visit

March 22, 2008

Members of Wenatchee Mission meet with Bishop Joseph at Christ the Savior Orthodox Mission Church, Spokane Valley. The time slot is still being verified.

Everyone who can make it is encouraged to attend!

Wenatchee Mission Calendar for February/March

February 15 & 16; February 29 & March 1; March 14 & 15

Vespers 6:30 PM., Friday evening in the Library of St Joseph's Catholic Church.

Divine Liturgy is at 9:00 AM., Saturday Morning, in the Choir Room.

(Use entrance on south side of St. Joseph's church)

March 22, 2008

Members of Wenatchee Mission meet with Bishop Joseph at Christ the Savior Orthodox Mission Church, Spokane Valley. The time slot is still being verified.

Everyone who can make it is encouraged to attend!

Reminders:
Wenatchee Orthodox Men’s Fellowship continues to meet at Smitty’s Pancake House, 7:00 am on Monday mornings. We continue to use the St. James Daily Devotional Guide.
If you use the Internet, you can hear the worship music of the Orthodox Church by “Internet Radio” at:
http://ancientfaith.com/
Our Mission Web Site is:
www.wenorthodox.com
We continue to develop this site and will be posting Mission Schedules for Services and Events. Do remember to bookmark this site!

Sincerely,
Myron Stutzman
(For: Wenatchee Orthodox Mission Fellowship)

Metropolitan Kallistos at SPU

NEW Metropolitan Kallistos at SPU
He welcomes our faithful, family and friends to attend both of these lectures at Seattle Pacific University on Tuesday, March 4^th. Below is the bulletin from SPU:
Orthodox Church Leader Delivers the Palmer Lecture
Seattle Pacific University welcomes the Most Reverend Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia, one of the world's foremost Orthodox Christian authors, teachers, and scholars, as the 2008 Palmer Lecturer. He is best known for his books The Orthodox Church and The Orthodox Way. Born in England and raised an Anglican, he embraced the Orthodox faith in his mid-20s, becoming a monk, ordained priest, and bishop in the Greek Orthodox Church. In 2007, he was elevated to metropolitan. For 35 years, he was the Spalding Lecturer in Eastern Orthodox Studies at Oxford University, and continues to be a leading translator of liturgical texts. His Eminence is a gifted speaker who frequently lectures on Eastern Christianity to Western audiences. This event is part of the Alfred S. Palmer Lecture Series.

ADDRESS: "What Is Prayer?"
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: First Free Methodist Church (adjacent to the SPU campus)

ADDRESS: "Salvation in Christ: The Orthodox Approach"
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Upper Gwinn Commons

COST: All events are free

Metropolitan Kallistos Pre-Lent Event
WOCA will be sponsoring a Pre-Lent Talk with special guest speaker Metropolitan Kallistos Ware. The title of the event is "The Healing Journey of Great Lent". It will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church on Wednesday, March 5^th starting with 6:30 pm Vespers followed by the 7pm – 9pm lecture. There is no cost for the event, but freewill offerings will be accepted. For more information see flyer on our website by clicking here.