Fr. Anthony Needs Your Help!

To all my readers, family, and friends:

This is a message from Fr. Anthony Messeh, who is a famous blogger and priest, as many of you know. I have posted on his blog very often, and his posts are always refreshing and encouraging!
 
His message this time is one of need. There is a building of a church in Virginia that needs some funding by October 12. Please realize that I am in no way pushing nor am I begging for any money for this church. However, as a member of the church, I know that without the donations and support of others, we would not be here today. These churches do not only spread God's message - they also minister to the poor, sick, homeless, etc - even those who are not Orthodox. Here are links to a video and website about the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRQWz5eIl_0, and http://franthony.com/i-fr-anthony-need-your-help/. This website explains more about the project: http://onebrickarlington.com/

If you are able to donate an amount, no matter how small, please do so. If you are able to share the message and spread the world, please do so too.

And finally...thank you to everyone! Whether or not you directly donate to this cause, I am thankful for all the support and love you all show to me and others. If you are unable to donate, please consider praying a few prayers for the completion of this mission!

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