He Rose With Power – Arabic Song (Aam Web Kowah)

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Christ is Risen!

Truly, He is Risen!

I wanted to share with you this nice song about the change and impact of our Lord’s Resurrection.  It is Arabic but I have translated it for all to benefit.

My Lord Jesus, from the darkness of His tomb,
Rose and His resurrection was powerful,
After the pain of His crucifixion and His tomb,
He brought joy to mankind through His resurrection.

He Rose with Power, and with this He, (2)
Brought joy to mankind through His resurrection. (2)

Every sorrowful soul about His death,
after His resurrection became joyful,
Mariam and the disciples from His voice,
Heard His words and saw him with their eyes.

He Rose with Power, and with this He drew, (2)
A smile on any frowning face. (2)

The darkness of the tomb did not hinder Him,
Or the binding of His clothes,
Or the soldiers guarding Him,
Or the door of the tomb and it’s seal.

He Rose with Power, and over Him, (2)
Never did death have any power. (2)

Even my church after its weeping,
And the black covers it for a week.
Returns again and tells me the story,
After that Jesus rose from the tomb.

He Rose with Power, and He wiped, (2)
From my check every tear. (2)

Jesus Revealed Throughout the Whole Bible

Watch as this 11 year-old boy from Salem Lutheran Church explains how Jesus is revealed throughout the Bible. Isn’t it amazing how God works through His Word the Bible? Jesus… the living Word of God. Watch it!

http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=76WDLLNX

Coptic Churches Celebrate Christmas Under Tight Security

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Coptic Churches all over the world celebrated Christmas under tight security.  In Egypt, 70,000 policemen, armored trucks, metal barricades, metal detectors were used to protect Coptic churches across the country.  In Europe, Australia, Canada, and the United States law enforcement officials were on high alert and issued special security measures for Coptic churches.  In Jersey City, we had increased police patrols, police officers posted outside our church, no cars allowed to park in front of the church, bomb sniffing dogs, etc…

I thank God that no attacks were committed on Copts or Coptic Churches.  I thank, we must all thank, the honorable members of all our respective law enforcement branches.  They made us feel safe, and they kept us safe.  We owe them all a debt of gratitude.  The world was watching the Coptic situation over these last few days.  Many news articles have been posted and many interviews conducted, this has shown us, the Coptic people, that the world cares and is watching.  I also thank the news reporters, editors, journalists, etc… for taking an intrest in the plight of the Coptic people and continued coverage of the events.

Here are some of the news reports and video interviews that took place in our local churches:

NYTimes @ St. George Coptic Church in Brooklyn, NY – http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/08/nyregion/08coptic.html?src=twrhp

NY1 @ Archangel Michael & St. Mina Coptic Church in Staten Island, NY – http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/top_stories/131857/coptic-observers-attend-guarded-service-on-staten-island

NorthJersey.com @ St. Mary & St. Mercurius Coptic Church in Belleville, New Jersey – http://www.northjersey.com/news/113089744_Extra_security_for_Orthodox_Christmas_celebrants.html

VOANews @ St. Mark Coptic Church in Fairfax, Virginia – http://www.voanews.com/english/news/religion/Virginia-Coptic-Church-Marks-Christmas-Eve-Amid-Tight-Security-113093789.html

VOANews @ St. George & St. Shenouda Coptic Church in Jersey City, NJ