PHILOPTOCHOS
SERVICE
Ascension Philoptochos service is based
on the following model:
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| Explanation: | |
| Diakonia: (Service) |
Time and talents you offer for philanthropy through service on committees or by volunteering. Example, Blood drive, Kids Corner, Childrens Memorial Hospital. |
| Martyria: (Witness) |
Membership in Philoptochos, supporting its goals and purposes; sense of belonging to and practice of the Orthodox faith. Example: Philoptochos stewardship, supporting Philoptochos activities, preparing prosfora and koliva, church in the home. |
| Koinonia: (Fellowship) |
Attending, organizing and volunteering for events that promote a sense of friendship and fellowship within Philoptochos and the Church community. Example: Membership, St. Nicholas Day party, family events, fundraisers. |
| Leitourgia: (Worship) |
Spiritual growth through regular Church attendance, prayers, reading the scriptures, attending seminars, religious education groups. |