On Monday, February 20, 2017, the SMSV family came together to celebrate family day. The day began with a Divine Liturgy at church, after which everyone boarded the coach bus to the Valley of the Mother of God, where lunch awaited us. We then engaged in discussions on how we can practice the presence of God, based on the book by Brother Lawrence. We were blessed with a sunny day and members were also able to enjoy the valley’s lovely grounds. It was a day of fellowship and growth. May we always strive to practice the presence of God.