How Do We Enter into the Power of the Resurrection? Indeed, the body of the Lord in His resurrection became a spiritual heaven, not submitting to the world even though it lives in the world. Therefore it is appropriate: That our lives be heavenly even though we live in the world since if we live according to the flesh we will die, but if by the Spirit we put to death the deeds of the body, we will live. (Rom 8:13) The deeds of the flesh that we should avoid are "...adultery, fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries..." (Galatians 5:19- 21) Therefore we should become separated from the world even though we live in the world. Due to this, the Apostle says, "the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess and those who use this world as not misusing it." (1 Corinthians 7:29-31) Lastly "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God... For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory." (Col 3:1-4)

God Loves a cheerful giver.(2 Corinthians 9:7)
Donations can be made using one of the following means:

1- Direct Deposit Donation
Bank: ASB
Name: Coptic Orthodox Church - N Z
Parish of St Mark - Auckland
Account Number: 12-3031-0883559-00

2- Cheque - Please mail to:
St. Mark - Auckland, New Zealand
258 Beachhaven Rd,
Beach Haven,
Auckland, New Zealand

3- Cheque - Please mail to:
St. Mark - Auckland, New Zealand
PO Box 40478, Glenfield,
Auckland, New Zealand

4- Cash or Cheque Donation
Submit it to Mr. Ashraf Hosny Fawzy , Church Treasurer