NEWS ELSEWHERE - FOCA, OCN, IOCC
THE FELLOWSHIP OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS IN AMERICA [FOCA]
The FOCA’s annual summer sports tournament will be hosted by Cleveland Chapter 4/6 at the Briarwood Golf Club, Broadview Heights, OH, July 23-24, 2010. Additional information, entry forms, and other pertinent information may be found at www.orthodoxfellowship.org.
THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK [OCN]
“Come Receive The Light” programs for week of June 14, 2010 feature Deacon Irenaios Anderson of Saint Herman’s Seminary, Kodiak, AK, who will speak about the importance of the Old Testament Prophet Elisha. Other programs feature Father Luke Veronis, a missionary with over 12 years of experience in Africa and Albania, and director of the newly inaugurated Missions Institute of Orthodox Christianity at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, who will discuss his most recent book, Go Forth: Stories of Mission and Resurrection in Albania. New podcasts feature Father Stanley Harakas, Khouria Maggie Hauck, Father Chris Metropouolos, and Father Alkiviades Calivas.
Log on at www.myocn.net/index.php/Come-Receive-The-Light.
Radio solutions for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide… OCN is pleased to announce a new service to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide—customized on-line radio stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, OCN now offers completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and efficient way, allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so than ever before. For more information visit www.myocn.net or call OCN at 954-522-5567.
Also log on to www.myocn.net to enjoy OCN’s other program offerings on the Ark, the Rudder and the Anchor.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES [IOCC]
IOCC expands partnership with Cameroonian Ministry of Secondary Education… IOCC Executive Director and CEO Constantine Triantafilou met John Njibamum, Chief Inspector of Pedagogy at Cameroon’s Ministry of Secondary Education on his recent visit to IOCC headquarters in Baltimore, MD. IOCC expanded its partnership with the Ministry of Secondary Education with a shipment of new textbooks expected to arrive in the African country this summer. The books, valued at more than $1 million, will support a national effort to promote bilingualism in Cameroon.
IOCC has provided about $2.5 million in textbooks and critically-needed pharmaceuticals to Cameroon since 2008.
To help in providing development and emergency relief, call IOCC’s donation hotline toll-free at 877-803-4622, make a gift on-line at www.iocc.org, or send a check or money order payable to “IOCC” to IOCC, PO Box 630225, Baltimore, MD 21263-0225.
IOCC is the official humanitarian aid agency established by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas and a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of churches and agencies engaged in development, humanitarian assistance and advocacy.