Preamble to the Constitution

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Psalm 68:19

“My heart only has entrances. It doesn’t have exits. Whoever enters remains there. Whatever he may do, I love him the same as I loved him when he first entered into my heart.” (Elder Epiphanios of Athens)

Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! (Psalm 105:4)

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! [Psalm 34:6-8]

"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16 (KJV and ASV say boldly!)

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing." Luke 12:22-23