Grade 10 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Sunday School Curriculum Grade 10
But we have to remember that when we discuss the role of women and how they can serve
God in the Holy Church, we cannot view the Church as a power structure or a business
enterprise. Being human is possible in only two forms: either male or female. One is not
better than the other. Therefore men and women have to be viewed as essentially identical in
their humanity, but endowed with different gifts, which allow for different roles and different
spiritual vocations. Equality between the sexes and unity in the Church does not mean
uniformity. Each member is granted different gifts to accomplish different roles. These roles
are not based on privilege, power, or authority, and they do not denote superiority or
inferiority, but rather they have to do with the manifestation of God‘s Kingdom on earth. In
the end, God‘s judgment will look at our actions and their purpose. Whether males or
females, we are to serve not for personal gain or vainglory, remembering, ―from the Lord you
will receive the reward of the inheritance for you serve the Lord Christ‖ (Colossians 3:24).
Applications:
Women in today‘s society can do many things to serve the Lord; for example:
They can serve as Sunday School servants.
They can teach their kids about Jesus at home and help them to know our church.
They can help organizing events for the church.
They can help the poor, the sick, the strangers, the elders, the orphans… and many more.
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