St John the beloved Coptic Orthodox Church

Hello everyone,

I hope this message finds you well and in the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am reaching out to share a vision that is deeply close to my heart and ask for your support in a mission that is vital for our community.

As we look around our community, it is impossible to ignore the struggles that our youth face daily. In today’s fast-paced world, the pressures of modern society, the distractions of technology, and the constant pull away from righteous paths have left many of our young people adrift, searching for meaning and guidance. It is in these times of uncertainty that we must step forward and become beacons of light and hope.

With this in mind, we are embarking on a mission to open a nonprofit Christian bookstore, a sanctuary of wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual growth to serve our community. This bookstore will not just be a place to buy books; it will be a haven where children, teens, and adults can explore the truths of our faith, learn about Christian virtues, and find the strength to walk the right path in their daily lives. Through carefully selected literature, community events, and study groups, we aim to nurture a generation that is not only knowledgeable in faith but also equipped to live out those values in their daily lives. We plan to teach Church history, Comparative theology, Patristics, Coptic & Greek language, Church Dogmatics, and Ritual theology.

The impact of such a bookstore extends far beyond the pages of the books it will hold. It is about creating a safe space where our youth can gather, share their thoughts, and grow in their faith. It is about providing resources that can guide them through the challenges they face, offering them the tools to build a strong moral foundation. It is about planting seeds of faith that will grow and bear fruit for generations to come.

To bring this vision to life, we need your support. Your donation will help us cover essential costs such as securing a location, stocking the shelves with impactful books, and creating a welcoming space for all who enter. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in bringing hope, love, and light to our community.

Imagine the joy of seeing a young person find solace in the words of a devotional, the excitement of discovering their purpose through Bible study, or the transformation that comes from understanding the values that Jesus exemplified. This is the future we envision, and with your support, it is a future we can build together.

We believe that together, we can create a legacy of faith and virtue that will inspire and guide our youth for years to come. Your support will not only help us open the doors of our bookstore but also open the hearts and minds of many to the enduring teachings of Christ. Please share our campaign with your friends and family, and help us spread the word. You can call me anytime to explain more.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and generosity.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Beshoi Botros

Board Member and Youth Leader

St. John Coptic Orthodox Church

Smyrna, TN

الاحباء في المسيح, بنعمة ربنا احنا علي وشك البدء في اخذ خطوات تجهيز الارض و بدء بناء الكنيسة عليها.

نحن في خطوات التقديم علي قرض من البنك للمشروع وستكون التكلفه الكليه للمشروع مليون دولار.

سنحتاج لتوافر علي الاقل 30% (ما يعادل $300,000 ) من اجمالي المبلغ يكون متوفر تحت تصرفنا للبدء في الشغل خلال فتره استكمال القرض من البنك.

نحن نثق في عمل الله الذي بدأ سيكمل من خلال محبتكم .

نطلب منكم أن تستمروا في الصلاه من أجلنا ، الرب يباركم حياتكم و يعوض تعب محبتكم

ابونا انجيلوس فلتس

Dear Beloved in Christ,

By the grace of God, we are ready to start moving forward with actual steps to start grading and construction for our church!

We are in the process of applying for a loan for this project, the projected cost of phase 1 is about $1 million.

We will need to have at least 30% of the funds available on hand which is equal to $300,000 in cash in order to start while the loan is being processed.

We trust in God’s providence and your love and generosity to help us achieve our goal.

We ask you to continue praying for us May God bless all of you

Fr. Angelos Faltas

With the grace of God and the prayers of HE Metropolitan Youssef.

We would like to invite everyone to contribute with their donation to our new beloved church

St John the beloved Coptic Orthodox Church, Smyrna TN

Your donation is very important, St. Johns church has recently placed an offer on a beautiful piece of land to build our church on.

We need to gather $350,000 (closing cost) before January 5th (closing date), if not met, we would lose this land.

Let us all pray that God, through the intercession and prayers of St John the beloved, be with us in this very important step

With the grace of God and the prayers of  HG Bishop Youssef.

We would like to invite everyone to contribute with their donation for our new beloved church 

St John the beloved Coptic Orthodox Church, Smyrna TN

Your donation very important, St. Johns church has recently placed an offer on a beautiful piece of land to build our church on. We need to gather $350,000 (closing cost) before December 5th (closing date), if not met, we would lose this land.

Let us all pray that God, through the intercession and prayers of St John the beloved, be with us in this very important step.