President Bush Praises Bishop Paul for Helping HIV and AIDS Victims in Africa

In the past, a commitment of $15 billion was given for this cause. Today, President Bush is asking Congress to commit to $30 billion to help private institutions like the Hope Center Medical Clinic run by the Coptic Bishop, His Grace Bishop Paul.
In the past year, the Chicagoland Coptic Community donated medical equipment and money for the Hope Center. As well, Dr. and Mrs. Atef Moawad have led a Chicagoland Coptic group of youth and young adults in the past and will soon travel in the upcoming days to Africa as Coptic American missionaries.
In the spirit of giving, the Chicago Copts would like to raise money to help the Hope Center. If you would like to donate, make your checks payable to the Chicago Copts and mail it to Chicago Copts, PO Box 2337, Darien, IL 60561. Please place in the memo "Hope Center Medical Clinic."
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free in contacting us at info(at)ChicagoCopts.org or calling us at (630) 729-2499.
To view President Bush's video about his press release requesting Congress commitment of the $30 billion, please click here
** Picture courtesy of Associated Press **

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Chicago Copts is dedicated to connecting members of the Coptic Community in Chicago, strengthening bonds within the community, and to promoting and preserving Coptic culture. Chicago Copts motivates Coptic Americans to become active in Coptic issues by empowering the community through education and social networking events. Chicago Copts is committed to reaching out to our Coptic brothers and sisters in Chicagoland and abroad.

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With your donation, you will be actively contributing to programs and events that help us achieve this goal. All donations to Chicago Copts are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!

Words Of Thanks
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31: 8-9
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We wanted to thank all those who attended the lecture given by Fr. Mattias Nasr Mankarious. There was a great turn out. We also want to thank the following:
Fr. Isaac Tanios
St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, Palatine
Fr. Yohanna Nassif
St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, Palatine
Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth
Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church
Pastor Rev. Raouf Boulos
The Moody Church
We especially want to thank Fr. Mattias for being our speaker. Fr. Mattias was eager to go back to Egypt and, as he said, to be next to his children
in their time of need. We want to thank him for being a beam of light for Christianity and standing up for the preservation of Christianity in Egypt.
The Bible teaches us in the Book of Matthew: " ...let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who
is in heaven." (Matt 5:16).
Thank you Fr. Mattias for being the light for us to all see and for being the father teaching your children the love, peace, and mercy of Christ. We know
how hard it is for you to see your children murdered, but we know that you are consoled to know that in dying in the name of Christ, they will be saved.
These things I have spoken unto you,
that in Me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation,
but be of good cheer:
I have overcome the world.
(John 16:32-33)
To download the power point presentation, click here.
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