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CONT

ENTS Pastoral Letter 02

Praise and Prayer 04

News / Announcements 05

Testimony 08

Know your Bishop 10

Memorize 12

Altar Flowers 13

MYF Report 14

Poor fund Activities 16

Article 17

Matrimonial 18

December 2016

InteractA monthly Bulletin of the Indiranagar Methodist ChurchFor Private Circulation Only

Indiranagar Methodist Church13th Main, 100 ft Road, HAL II Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore - 560 008

Tel: 25268863, 41255628 E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.imcblr.org

PASTORAL TEAMRev. David NathanielSenior Pastor & Dist. Supt.Mobile : 94482 58609

Rev. Sebestian Ravi KumarAssociate pastorMobile : 94802 16971

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Dear people of God,

Christmas greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2: 11, 12

Jesus was born in a barn. His bed was a feed trough. Our Lord and Savior, born in one of the most humble settings we can imagine. There was no room for Him in the Inn, but there was in the barn. So that’s where he was born. Nothing has changed. He still enters into humble settings. In our day this means humble, human hearts and minds. He was truly divine in the ordinary.

Christmas reminds us of those people who risked their lives for the sake of God’s plan to be fulfilled in the human history. Christmas reminds us of the silent night when God walked down from the heavens to the earth to give Himself to us in the person of Jesus Christ. Christmas also reminds us of the long walk that Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem with lot of courage and confidence. Christmas also talks about the long walk of innocent, obedient shepherds from the mountains to the market place! Leaving behind everything and going to the city of Bethlehem was a major decision for them. When they went to Bethlehem they had to leave their sheep. It was at night, when wolves could come & attack & kill their sheep. It was a long walk of the shepherds to the manger.

Christmas also reminds us of the wise men who travelled great distances to worship the new-born king and to present their precious gift. They left behind families & businesses, & all that was familiar & dear to them. They left it all to follow a star - to travel a strange & possibly dangerous journey - just to pay homage to the new king.

What have you done for the Lord? It is not only during Christmas but in times and opportunities God sends your way. May this be a humble Christmas, where we resist being too busy for Jesus, and instead invite him into our lives as our Saviour and friend. Watch and see what He does in you and through you after that! Receiving Christ is worth more than

Pastoral letter

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anything else in this world. We will never be disappointed by Him. He is that treasure; He’s that pearl of great value. God’s gift to us, this child in the manger, is worth more than anything else we could ever possess. Does your life reflect that truth? Do you know Him? Are you seeking Him?

In His Peace and Power,

Rev. David NathanielSr. Pastor & DS

Our Bank has informed that following new regulations from RBI, they cannot accept any Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 500 (old) notes for deposit into our accounts. While individuals can make such deposits into their individual accounts until 30th December 2016, this will not be allowed for organizations, unless specifically exempted.

Kindly therefore refrain from using any of these old notes for your contributions/offertories to the Church.

Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

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take It to the lordIMC - PraIse and Prayer PoInts

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer,Believe that you have received it, and it will be yours

– Mark 11:24

Praise God for all our activities in the month of November. Praise God for the Sunday School, MYF, Senior Citizens’ Fellowship, WSCS, MMF, Bible Study, Helping the Poor and Needy, Ministry of the Praise and Worship & Choir Team.

Praise God for His faithfulness in providing us with the needed resources and help in the life of the Church. There was a gift of 500 chairs to IMC Annexe Multipurpose Hall by one of our members and the new PA system installed by the church.

Praise God for all our special speakers in the month of November and a time of revival and thanksgiving. Praise God for healing service, special sessions with Anand Pillai and Senior Citizens’ Sunday. We also Thank God for our youth and the Annual Camp held in November.

Pray for Bishop N.L. Karkare and Mrs. Kamal Karkare, our Episcopal leaders for their leadership in the conference. May our faith communities nurture and commission all members to live our particular gifts as a reflection and imitation of Jesus’ life. Keep our pastors and their families in your prayers.

Pray for the Mission and Vision of MCI and for the journey ahead of us. Pray earnestly for God’s continued guidance and blessing upon us. Pray for revival in each one of us, in the Church and in this nation. Keep our country in your everyday prayers as we all give thanks to God for the freedom that we enjoy and the resources that we are provided with.

Pray for God’s protection and guidance upon our family members who are working or studying abroad. Pray for the sick and suffering. Remember Major Gosh and Sahana in your daily prayer as they underwent surgery and recuperating. May God give them a speedy recovery and strengthen them in their faith.

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neWs/annoUnCeMentOur GratitudeOur heartfelt thanks to all those who preached the Word of God to us in the month of November 2016 and built us in the Lord. We also welcome all our guest speakers this month. Congregation is requested to pray for the pulpit ministry of IMC.

Pastorate Committee PC will not meet in the month of December 2016.

WeddingMr. Ranjith Raja S/o. Mr. Raja Manickam & Mrs. Rama Raja Manickam wed Miss Priamvada Princeton D/o. Mr. Princeton .S & Lt. Col. Mrs. Dhanalakshmi Princeton on Friday 25th November 2016 at RSI, M.G. Road, Bangalore.

Greetings: Birthday & Wedding AnniversaryPray not as if it is a formality. Pray like you are having a sweet conversation with God and when you are done, you will feel like you’ve just talked to your best friend, for no one understands you as well as Him. Happy Birthday and a promised filled wedding anniversary to you. You are in our prayers.

Pastoral Care If anyone is sick, hospitalized or need home communion and if you have any prayer requests, please inform the pastor directly, so that the whole church can pray for your need and the pastor can visit you and provide pastoral care. Feel free to send your Testimonies, Christian experiences, Short write- ups, and Poems to ‘Interact’ on or before 20th of every month.

Breakfast SaleA Breakfast Sale is held on every Sunday after 7:00 a.m and 9:30 a.m. Service. The proceeds are used for paying the hospital/ medical bills of poor and needy patients. Please support this ministry of WSCS.

Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)The MYF meets every Sunday after 9:30 a.m. service. Come and be blessed. Age group: 17-25. A time of Singing, praise, fellowship, sharing and prayer.

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neWs/annoUnCeMentWinter BreakThere will be no Bible Study and Area Fellowships during December 2016. Area Fellowships and Bible Study will resume from the second week of January 2017.

Sunday School will remain closed from 11th December 2016 and will reopen on 8th January 2017.

Sunday School Christmas Program4th December 2016, Time: 6:00 pmVenue: Multi-Purpose Hall, IMC Annexe.

Sunday School Christmas Party10th December 2016, Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 p.m.Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall, IMC Annexe.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party10:30 am / Saturday / 3rd December 2016 Contact Mrs. Parin Paul (Cp - Social Concern) for details @ 9845046223

IMC Carol RoundsThe Carolling Team will visit your homes on December 14, 16, 19 and 21. If you would like the carol singers and the pastors to visit your place please indicate your name, address and contact details under your respective area on the board put up outside the church. The last date to sign-up is Sunday 11th December 2016. Those who would like to join the Carolling Team, kindly register your name with the Pastors or Church office. For more information, please call Mr. Sampson Kantharaj on 9972222405.

Candle Light ServiceIMC Choir Presents – “Message in a Manger” Please join us for an evening of singing and worship on Sunday 18th December 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Indiranagar Methodist Church.

White Gift SundaySunday 11th December 2016 – (09:00 am & 06:00 pm Services) Here is an opportunity to express our love and concern for the rural preachers of the Methodist Church who serve the Lord in villages of Karnataka and other places. How can we express? By bringing a special

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neWs/annoUnCeMentChristmas offering and this earmarked offering will be dispersed as Christmas gift to them. Please use separate envelopes which are to be collected during all the services on Sunday 11th December 2016.

IMC Christmas Fellowship DinnerSaturday 17th December 2016, Time: 6:30 p.m.Venue: IMC Annexe Ground FloorCome be part of an evening of singing, games and fellowship. IMC members and worshippers are requested to collect your dinner coupons by paying Rs.150/- each for Mutton Biryani and Rs.100/- each for Veg-Biryani on Sundays from the counter outside. Last date for registering your name for Christmas Fellowship dinner is 11th December 2016. For more information, please call Mr. Sampson Kantharaj on 9972222405.

Church Prayer TimeGet involved and be blessedEvery Second Saturday – Fasting & Prayer:10:00 a.m to 12:30 NoonEvery Tuesday – Prayer for missionaries/ Evangelists: 11:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.Every Thursday – Women’s: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 NoonEvery Tuesday – Prison Ministry Prayer Fellowship: 7:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.Every Saturday – Hour of Power: 6:00 a.m

Tithes and Special offerings Please make your tithes and special offerings by cash or cheque in the name of Indiranagar Methodist Church. We want to thank you for supporting the ministry of the church by your prayers and finance. Please continue to pray for the ministry and join your hands with us in extending the Kingdom of God. May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly.

Prayer Ministry We welcome your prayer requests / pastoral concerns. A prayer box is now placed at the entrance of the church for written prayer requests.

“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” ~ W.T. Ellis

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My name is Joicy Vathsala, and I am a staff nurse with ESI Hospital. I would like to share my testimony with you in the hope that it brings some encouragement to you.

On June 2nd 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the diagnosis came bouts of depression, sadness and gripping fear.The biggest question that I was struggling with was, “Why me?”

None of it made any sense; I was a perfectly healthy mother and wife going about my job and taking care of my family. I couldn’t believe it! My energy levels dropped and I was feeling unhappier every day.

At this point, when I was having my quiet time, God opened my eyes and spoke to me through His word. In Job 5: 17-18: “Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal.”

From that day on I knew that I had nothing to fear or be depressed about – I knew I was His responsibility, and He would take care of me.From then on, I put my faith in Him alone, not in chariots or horses.

I underwent surgery on June 10th 2011. I had to go through 4 rounds of chemotherapy, and 33 rounds of radiation. By the wonderful grace of God, I did not experience any nausea or extreme fatigue during the treatment, and I was even working throughout this period.

My God made me a living testimony to His grace and power. I was able to tell people that the reason I was able to do everything, was because of the His strength in me. He wiped away my tears and turned my mourning into dancing. He turned my ashes into radiating joy.

testIMonyJoicy Vathsala Soans

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This was a difficult time in my life; but God spoke to me in a powerful way, and it was transformed into a time of great learning, and drawing closer to God.

I was privileged to have a number of visits from church members (many of whom didn’t even know me); boosting my spirits and helping me recover that much faster. This is something I’ve learned: whether you have 15 minutes or 2 hours to spare, try and visit people who are sick – your presence will be a much larger help that you might realize.

All in all, I want you to know that the same God who healed me, will heal you also – no matter how dark it seems right now. He who wiped my tears will wipe yours also.However hard it seems, trust Him 100%, and He will come through for you.

“Good news from heaven the angels bring,

Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given,

To crown us with the joy of heaven.”~ Martin Luther

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oUr ePIsCoPal leadersknow your Bishop

BISHOP N L KARKARE Resident & Presiding Bishop of Bangalore Regional Conference

MADAM KAMAL KARKAREPresident Deaconesses’ Conference of Bangalore Regional Conference

Bishop N L Karkare was born in his mother’s native, a small village named Borol in Maharashtra and his father hailing from Alandi in Karnataka. His father is a farmer and mother was uneducated yet had a great zeal for her children’s education and struggled through all odds to get Bishop educated.

Bishop had his primary education in the Udgir missionary school named Prakashalaya, and High school education in the Rural High School at Puntamba, Maharashtra. Further, Bishop had his education as a science graduate and studied in the Sir Nowrasji Wadia College, Pune. Bishop was a meritorious student and passed through out with distinction. Bishop completed his Theological studies in Bachelor in Divinity (B.D) from the Senate of Serampore. He served the Bombay Regional Conference as a Minister for a number of years and several years as Pastor, District Superintendent, member of General Conference and also as member of its important Councils, Committees.

Our Bishop is a straight forward person and at the same time he is very understanding, patient and quick to respond. He always does the work of God, things done unseen to others, but not to God. Our episcopal leaders are very loving people with a good true heart. And they are the someone you always want to be around and follow. He’s the man who attends to his sheep selflessly. No matter whether day or night he’s there through the good times and the bad times. He never complains no matter how tired he may be. His flock comes first before his own needs and wants.

Bishop, worked in the capacity of Executive Secretary of the REB and Secretary of Governing Body of educational institutions. He served as the Director of the Medical Work in the Bombay Conference. He was the member of the Executive Board of the MCI and its Managing Committee for two quadrenniums. Bishop has been part of the ecumenical movement in India serving on many committees of the National Council of Churches

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in India; and has represented the NCCI on various programmes of Christian Conferences of Asia and also the World Council of Churches on various occasions.

Bishop has been a member in the important fund raising Campaign in Europe for the developmental work in India, and had been on the Team for South - South Dialogue (NGOs) at the side of United Nations in war torn countries like Cambodia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Bishop has spent considerable years of his ministry working with zeal and dedication for the rural poor, dalits, tribals, and people from the backward class. He has a great concern for their basic issues of land, food, shelter and education and for their rights. He is called ‘Messiah’ of such people.

Bishop’s wife Mrs Kamal is a active Social Worker and headed an NGO for many years, working hard for the poor and downtrodden particularly among women and children and for their rights. She was also very active in promoting the women’s work of WSCS in Udgir district of the Bombay Regional Conference.

We are so blessed, privileged, and honoured to be under your leadership. You both are so special to us and to the entire conference. You are our spiritual parents. We appreciate your love toward us. Dear Bishop, you are beyond your calling and believe in the potential that lies unexplored in every individual’s life. We have seen that people have achieved what they believed was formerly impossible until they served under your leadership. Yes, you are a gift which God has blessed us with.

Dear Bishop and Bishop Amma, you are the most sincere individuals we have ever met. Though you look sometimes very serious, it is evident that you are a man with the humour of a dry Englishmen and the knowledge of Paul. We know that you not only tell us about the good news, but you will also show us how to be great warriors for God. You both have an awesome ability to really teach us and guide us to build His kingdom through the ministry of Methodist Church. It goes without any saying that your direction is an absolute blessing to the people that come under your leadership! You are beyond what words can say. Dear Bishop, we assure you of our sincere cooperation and prayers in your ministry and seek your blessings for the entire conference.

Pastoral Team, IMC

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1st Week But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah,[a] the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger - Luke 2:10-12

2nd Week

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times – Micah 5:2

3rd Week Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel – Isaiah 7:14

4th Week Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus - Matthew 1:23-25

MeMorIze the BIBle

This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.”

~ Taylor Caldwell (1900-1985), English novelist.

Wishing you a joyous & meaningful Christmas!

Pastoral Team & Members of the Pastorate Committee & Conference

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altar FloWers noveMBer 2016

Contributor's Name Purpose Date

Mr. Jackson Gladwin .R & Mrs. S. Sharon

In thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness and Amazing grace in their lives.

13-Nov-16

Mr. Jeyasingh & Mrs. Jamuna Jeyasingh

In thanksgiving to God for all his bountiful blessings on their family.

13-Nov-16

The Banjas In thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness and all His blessings over the years.

20-Nov-16

IMC friends Wishing Jayamma a very happy and blessed birthday

20-Nov-16

Mrs. Prabha Nelson For God’s Faithfulness, Love and Blessings for the past year

27-Nov-16

Mr. Sampson Kantharaj & family

For God’s Faithfulness and Blessings received this year

27-Nov-16

IMC MIssIon stateMentWe CALL people to faith in Jesus Christ by proclaiming the

Word and CELEBRATE God’s presence though the worship as one body under the Lordship of Christ. We strive to CONNECT people together in caring

relationships as we grow together in the knowledge and love of God the Father, COMMISSIONING

every member to serve in ministry led by the Spirit.

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dIsCIPleshIP 101 CaMP 2016

“Childlike surrender and trust, I believe is the defining spirit of authentic discipleship” quotingBrennan Manning. This discipleship camp was a call to learn , understand and implement the values in our daily lives ,the call to commit, rest and a call for satisfaction with salvation ,which is possible by HIS Grace and Everlasting Love.

At Denkanikotai (29th Oct 2016 to 1st Nov 2016) FMBP Mission Field in Tamilnadu was a place well….far from home the rocky dry landscape with a few dispersed shrubs gave its own picturesque backdrop, apart from the peaceful serenity the village gave in particular, and their hospitality was well enjoyed, on the contrary the journey from Bangalore to FMBP by train was indeed an experience with the enormous amount of people at the station as the festive season was on , the return was sad as the next day was work. The most important part of the place was that phones were restricted from being used and literally dead due to lack of all network connection except that of (BSNL …..). Each session starting from day one included the need and call to be a disciple for Jesus Christ. The three speakers were Mr. Ashok Immanuel , Mr. Thomas Russo, Pastor Sunny Prasad , who spoke about every aspect that the current youth in this generation are being confronted, as 1 Corinthians 3:9 says “For we are laborers’ together with God ….”Such that we are the carpenter’s tools, and will do no good unless the carpenter’s Son shall use us . Therefore, discipleship was a learning, and a great experience. As Martin Luther once said “that it is not limited to what you can comprehend, it must transcend all comprehension”. The basis of being a disciple in Christ was understood by committing ourselves and in stewardship which by all means is a responsibility to minister to family, friends and also ( handling one’s money - prudently) .

For most of us, at IMC Camps its most loved, due to the equal portion of fun due to the games which were most exciting , along with the unexpected surprises in each game, that taught me the basic necessity to follow the leader with collective team work, that inspired me the most.

The very fact, that simple games even played with water were the most sort after. The games lifted up our moods and helped us to be more enthusiastic to attend the sessions, that were yet ahead. The camp fires in particular, was the most exciting with the sessions of bible quiz, as each team were very competitive and helped me realize the need to know

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the value of thescriptures. The talent night which was showcased by each one’s talent in acting enacted through the form of skits had a message in them which was unique.

The early morning devotions and quiet time were enriching as the peaceful environment helped each one of us to understand in depth , through quietness, God’s still sweet voice .The workshops were taken by the seniors members of the youth who taught the importance and necessity of Bible Study and the need to be a successful Christian at work with discipline. Inconclusion, the last session with Pastor Sunny Prasad instilled in us the need of purity and to demarcate the thin line between the worldly pleasures of fame , lust and money. The Call of Jesus, in our lives was another aspect, he touched upon with the example of the “Unsinkable Ship” – The Titanic.

Last, but not the least, I quote “ Discipleship is the ongoing ,lifelong process of discerning & living out , God’s call to be a person God created you to be, as you participate in God’s purpose in creation, in your particular time & place” as stated by Jeff Jones.

I thank God Almighty for such a refreshing time engraved into us through Godly lives and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Thank You

Sarah Verghese

“Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry making. It is more than that. It is a

time for the contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and

forgiving.” ~ J. C. Penney

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the Good shePherd- Mrs. Elsie Peter

A sheep is a very timid animal. We do not anywhere find sheep being used as a national symbol like tigers or eagles or lions. Why not? Sheep are stupid and stubborn. Have you ever seen a trained sheep in a circus? Definitely not, sheep tend to wander off easily. If you bring them back they will wander off again. They do not learn from their mistakes very well. Sheep are also dependent and defenceless. They are awkward not very fast and have no camouflage. They also get scared easily and are confused with little effort. In a panic they have been known to plunge over the edge of a cliff. These traits reveal that sheep definitely need a shepherd. So do we, God refers to us as His sheep. We too are stupid, stubborn and stray away from the Lord.

We are confused, fearful and scared just like the sheep. Isaiah 53:6 says “we all like sheep have gone astray each of us has turned to his own way”. So we need a shepherd. There is no greater delight for a shepherd to see his sheep contended, well fed, safe and flourishing under his care. It is impossible to get a sheep to rest peacefully unless they are well fed and are free from fear. A good shepherd provides safe grazing land for the sheep by going ahead of the sheep and preparing the way. He clears the pasture of poisonous plants tracks down any predators in the area cleans the water ways of twigs that could entangle the sheep. Jesus is our Good shepherd. He provides all our needs. He cares for us. He provides a release from our anxieties. He defends us from our enemies. When we go astray, He corrects us with His rod and draws us near Him with His staff. Let us not in our stupidity run away from Him but stay close to the Great shepherd of our soul. Then surely goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our life.

“Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.” ~ Steve Maraboli

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Wanted Grooms:

1. FK-131, 35 yrs, 5’4”, M.Sc (IT) working at Bangalore seeks to meet someone who is understanding, simple, independent, working and settled and a firm believer in Christ. Contact: 9900209900, 9741904005, [email protected]

2. FK-147, 31 yrs, 5’4”, M.D.S, working as Lecturer in a reputed dental college in Maharashtra seeks a doctor or equally qualified groom. Contact: 0233-2211495/ 09822010848/ 09405286345.

3. FK-153, 28 yrs, 5.3”, M.A, B.Ed, B.A, working as a teacher in English Medium High School, Belgaum seeks a spiritual, God fearing, educated and well settled, suitable protestant boy of 29-33 yrs. Contact: 9449908317/ 0831-2487977/ [email protected]

4. FK-155, 27 yrs, 5’4”, B.E, M.Tech, working as a Software Engineer in a MNC in Bangalore seeks a God fearing groom, well educated and well settled. Contact: 08472-232120, 9481808612, 9916293336, [email protected]

5. FK-160, 35 yrs, Dip. In Mechanical Engineering working as a Computer Teacher, seeks groom with suitable educational qualification and good family background. Contact: 9535913489.

6. FK-171, 28 yrs , 5’1”, M.Sc (Pediatrics) seeks a God fearing, well educated and well settled Christ ian groom. Contact : 9480444380/ 9448342380/ [email protected]

MatrIMonIal - deCeMBer7. FK-176, 29 yrs, 5’4”, BE, M.B.A,

working as a HR in Amazon, Hyderabad seeks a groom who is God fearing, humble, and from a good family. Contact: 9945920994/ 9449156991/ [email protected]

8. FK-178, 30 yrs, 5’2”, MBA, BBM working as a SAP Solution Consultant at Volvo seeks a groom who’s well educated, employed in Govt./MNC, Non-smoking, Non-drinking, belonging to a respectable family. Contact: 9901583675/ 9482233521/ [email protected]

9. FK-182, 28 yrs, 5’1”, B.E, working as a Consultant ERP at Cognizant Technological Solutions seeks a well educated and well settled groom. Contact: 080-26493236, 9448009487, 9482049487/ [email protected]

10. FK-188, 29 yrs, 5’, BCA, MBA, working as Business Process Developer Analyst with Accenture Services, seeks a God fearing groom, well settled, well educated. Contact: 9845537409/ [email protected]

11. FK-189, 28 yrs , 5 ’5”, B.E. M.Tech, working as Social Media Ex Analyst with IBIBO Group seeks a God fearing groom, well settled, well educated. Contact: 08795340985/ 09449587537/ 09964811818.

12. FK-190, 26 yrs, 5’5”, Masters in Speech language pathology, working as intern at AIISH, Mysore, seeks a God fearing, professionally qualified groom. P re fe r ab l y w i th Med i c a l /

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Engineer/ Post Graduate degree. Age between 27-32 yrs from CSI/ Methodist background. Language no bar. Contact: 08212411827/ 9886653154/ [email protected]

13. FK-191, 28 yrs, 5’1”, M.B.A. (HR) working in Admin at Greater Bangalore(Real-Estate) seeks a God fearing groom, well settled and educated. Contact: 9341375250, 8970781847.

14. FK-192, 29 yrs, 5’3”, Dip. in Computer Science, working as IT-Help Desk, seeks a God fearing partner, well educated and well settled. Contact: 9916044972, 9008733225, 9886892459, [email protected]

15. FK-193, 39 yrs, 5’2”, Dip. in Nursing, working as Staff Nurse at C.V.Raman Govt. General Hospital, Bangalore seeks a God fearing person, well settled and educated. Contact: 9731856533/ 9980548483.

16. FK-194, 31 yrs, 5’1”, MSW, B.Ed, seeks born again, well qualified groom involved in full time ministry/ part time ministry along with working. Contact: 9481247079/ 9538921297/ 9632185007/ [email protected]

17. FK-195, 26 yrs, 5’1”, MBA (Finance & Marketing) working as Finance Analyst with OSB India seeks a God fearing and well settled groom with good family values. Contact: 7411484776/ [email protected]/ [email protected].

18. FK-197, 26 yrs, 5’2”, M.Tech, working as Lecturer in an Engineering College seeks a good

looking boy, God fearing, religious and should be working. Contact: 9480235084/ 9448714913/ [email protected]

19. FK-198, 29 yrs, 5’2”, MBA, BCA, working as a Senior Recruiter in a private organization seeks a God fearing, educated, well settled groom. Contact: 41144830/ 8904213259.

20. FK-199, 31 yrs, 5’, MBA, B.Com, working with WIPRO as a Senior Consultant seeks a God fearing, educated and well settled groom. Contact: 9902816346/ 8970004633

21. FK-200, 32 yrs, 5’4”, MBA, B.Sc, working in HSBC, Hyderabad seeks a God fearing, well educated, well settled groom. Contact: 9886153658/ [email protected]

22. FK-201, 26 yrs, 5’3”, B.E working as QA Consultant with NTT DATA Global Delivery services, Banga lo re s e ek s a g room qualified in B.E/ MBA/ any post graduation/ double graduation with decent employment in Bangalore/ abroad with age 30 yrs or below. Contact: 9845434150/ 9740439560/ [email protected]

23. FK-202, 28 yrs, 5’3”, MBA (Finance) working for JP Morgan, Bangalore, seeks a well settled, God fearing, Christian groom. Contact: 7406362977/ 9448959058/ [email protected]

24. FK-203, 27 yrs, 5’4”, MCA, working as Technical Consultant with Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a God fearing groom working in Bangalore. Contact: 7353160659/ [email protected]

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25. FK-204, 33 yrs, 5’7”, MBA (Finance) working as a Senior Associate in an MNC, Bangalore seeks a God fearing, Christian groom. Contact: 9845970609/ 9880882278/ [email protected]

26. FK-205, 27 yrs, 5’2”, BBM, working as a Coordinator at Tyco Fire & Securities India Pvt. Ltd., seeks a God fearing, Christian groom, well qualified and settled. Contact: 9945361477

27. FK-206, 26 yrs, 5’4”, M.B.A, L.L.B, self-employed seeks a God fearing well educated/ placed boy from CSI, Methodist or Born Again background who places God first in all areas of his life. Contact:9449087883

28. FK-207, 31 yrs, 5’6”, M.B.A, B.Com, working as a HR Executive at Joulesto Watts, Bangalore seeks a God fearing Kannada/ Telugu groom, well qualified and settled. Contact: 9538042307/ [email protected]

29. FK-208, 32 yrs, 5’5”, M.B.B.S, M.D. Pathology, working as Assistant Professor at Rajarajeshwari Medical College & Hospital seeks only M.Tech/ M.D (Doctors) as grooms. Contact: 08482-231273/ 09449831273/ [email protected]

30. FK-209, 29 yrs, 5’4”, M.B.A, B.A, Presently on a break, previously with Goldman Sachs seeks a well settled and well qualified groom. Contact: 9845658226/ 9739588656.

31. FK-210, 25 yrs, 5’3”, B.E (ECE), working as a Technical Consultant in HPE seeks a God fearing and

well settled groom. Contact: 9449027798/ 9480525296

32. FK-211, 29 yrs, 5’, MA, working as Senior Catalogue Associate in Amazon India seeks a well settled and God fearing groom. Contact: 9886644795/ 9886608560

33. FK-212, 29 yrs, 5’2”, MDS, BDS, working as Consultant Periodontist, seeks a well settled groom in any field preferably doctors/ engineers. Contact: 09845974623/ 9686795064

34. FK-213, 26 yrs, 5’3”, MBA (Marketing & HR), working as P.M.O. Analyst cyber park, seeks a God fearing Christian groom, either a B.E/ MBA. Contact: 9620234680 , 9481086724

35. FT-134, 28 yrs, B.Sc, B.Ed, seeks a God fearing groom, well settled, and from a good family background. Contact : 080-23649403/ 9844713879

36. FT-135, 30 yrs, 5’1”, working in Shruthi Travels & Tours, seeks a well educated and well settled groom. Contact: 9844308458/ 9686762957

37. FT-136, 43 yrs, 5’6”, working in Coats India, seeks a well educated and smart groom. Contact : 9844308458/ 9686762957

38. FT-137, 30 yrs, 5’2”, working as English Mentor in Aptech English learning Academy seeks a God fearing, well qualified and well settled groom. Contact: 09986575085

39. FT-138, 26 yrs, 5’4”, BA, MSW, Pursuing MBA (HR) and working

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as a Programme Coordinator in an NGO seeks a God fearing, well qualified groom. Contact: 9845091748/ [email protected]

40. FT-139, 25 yrs, 5’4”, BE working as Project Coordinator, seeks a God fearing, well settled groom. Contact: 9886636688/ [email protected]

41. FT-140, 36 yrs, 5’4”, B.E (Comp), M.S (Comp. App.) working as a Software Engineer at U.S seeks an equally qualified God fearing groom, well settled. Contact: 25445446/ 9820290757.

42. FT-142, 29 yrs, 5’4”, PGDM working as Deputy Manager in an MNC seeks a protestant CSI/ AG Christian groom B.E, MBA residing in Bangalore/Chennai/ Coimbatore. Contact: 9486294272/ [email protected]

43. FT-143, 26 yrs, 5’, M.Div (SABC), B.Com working as Regional Pastor at Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, seeks a God fearing, born-again Christian groom from a good family background. Contact: 9900090531/ [email protected]

44. FT-144, 33 yrs, M.Com, working at PWC seeks a well settled and well educated groom from a Christian family with good family background. Contact: 9972425518/ 9844491558/ [email protected]

45. FT-145, 27 yrs, 5’5”, working as Research Associate at ATREE, Bangalore, seeks a Civil service officer, technically qualified or Post-graduates, Ph.Ds settled abroad or working in Bangalore,

Delhi or Chennai. From a good family background, height above 5’8” and age between 28-33 yrs. Contact: 9845479482

46. FT-146, 30 yrs, 5’3”, B.Sc, working as PPSR Production Lead at ANZ Bank seeks a God fearing groom, well settled and from a good family background. Contact: 080-23193756/ 9980077796

47. FT-147, 24 yrs, 5’3”, B.Tech, MBA, working as a Web Developer, seeks a God fearing, well settled, and qualified groom. Contact: 9442422493/ [email protected]

48. FTg-35, 5’4”, 24 yrs, M.B.B.S. presently pursuing M.D seeks a higher or equally qualified God fearing groom with good family background. Contact: 8861562176/ 8861562142

49. FTg-36, 5’1”, 28 yrs, B.Tech, working with CSC as a quality professional seeks a Christian boy who is well settled professionally and involvement in church activities would be a big plus point. Contact:[email protected]

50. FTg-37, 29 yrs, 5’5”, B.Tech (ECE), working as a Software Engineer in an MNC in Bangalore seeks a suitable groom working as SWE, Bank Officer, Railway Engineers, or any Centra l Govt . job holders. Contact: 9620100800/ 9620488300/ [email protected]

51. FTg-38, 31 yrs, 5’, M.B.A (HR & IT Systems), working as a Regional HR seeks a well educated and employed groom, belonging to a respected family. Contact: 08792546757

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Wanted Brides:

1. MK-78, 32 yrs, 5’9”, B.E, M.B.A., working as a Credit Assessment Off icer with Australia -New Zealand Bank seeks a well qualified God fearing bride. Contact: 08472-245957/ 9845289875

2. MK-93, 32 yrs, 5’7”, B.E, M.Tech, PhD, working as a Senior R & D Engineer at Inf ineon seeks a God fearing and well qualified bride from a good family background. Contact: 08472-232120, 9916293336, 9448214117, [email protected]

3. MK-96, 34 yrs, 5’8”, B.Com, C.A. CISA, working as Auditor, seeks a spirit filled bride from a Christ centered family, must be educated and family oriented. Contact: 044-45565548, 09884026180/ [email protected]

4. MK-102, 28 yrs, 5’11”, B.A.L, L .L.B. working as a Lega l Executive with G-Corp Developers Pvt. Ltd. seeks a God fearing bride having a Degree/ Masters in any facilities working in any State /Central Govt. or MNC in Bengaluru with sound Christian family background. Contact: 9886444912/ [email protected]

5. MK-103, 31 yr s , 5 ’2” , MS (Mechanical Engineering), working as Lead Engineer with HCL Tech seeks a simple, affectionate and educated bride preferably working in Bangalore. Contact: 9448937317/ 9964580326.

52. FTg-39, 27 yrs , 5’3”, M.Sc (Psychology), working as a School Psychologist, seeks a well educated and well settled groom. Contact: 9900154896/ [email protected]

53. FM-02, 35 yrs, B.com, Journalism, working as an Information Product Developer at Alcatel-Lucent, seeks a well educated and well employed groom. Contact: 9980159310, 9880159310, [email protected]

54. FM-03, 32 yrs, BDS, MDS, working as a Senior Lecturer in a Dental College, seeks a equally qualified and well settled groom. Contact: 9448625039/ [email protected]

55. FH-01, 33 yrs, 5’3”, B.E, working as a Senior Technical Writer for Nokia Solutions & Networks seeks a proactive person with strong family values and a believer in Jesus Christ. Contact: 080-25447074/ [email protected]

56. FH-02, 26 yrs, 5’6”, B.Com, MBA(Finance ) work ing a s Financial Analyst with an MNC in Bangalore, seeks a North Indian life partner, God fearing, working and wants to settle in Bangalore. C o n t a c t : 0 8 0 - 41614 218 / 07389255044

57. FO-02, 24 yrs, 5’3”; MA (Eng) BEd; working as English/French teacher in an International School, Bangalore. Offered job in Dubai in an International School to join in Jan-March,2016. Seeks well qualified groom, God-fearing believing Christian, caring and urban. Contact. 09421862463; 020-24219353

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6. MK-104, 27 yrs, 5’11”, B.E, M.B.A, working in MNC as an engineer seeks a well educated, homely & God fearing bride, preferably in IT/ Teaching/ Banking aged between 23-26 yrs from a respectable family, Kannada speaking Bride. Contact: 7353175646/ [email protected]

7. MK-106, 26 yrs , 5’8”, M.S (Computer Science), working as a Software Professional with VMware, U.S seeks a bride with software professional background. C o n t a c t : 9 3 4 3 8 7 3 3 0 6 / [email protected]

8. MK-107, 28 yrs handsome, 5’8”, B.E (Computer Sc.), working as a Senior Software Product Developer at Bangalore drawing a handsome salary seeks a God fearing Christian bride, a graduate, preferably working and from North Karnataka region. Contact: 0836-2775599/ 09448821787/ [email protected]

9. MK-108, 31 yrs, 5’11”, B.A, working at First Source as a Team Leader seeks a Christian, God fearing bride, preferably working in Bangalore. Contact: 22483354/ 8861346537.

10. MK-109, 29 yrs, 6’, B.E, M.B.A, working in an MNC as Senior Management Executive seeks a suitable, good looking, working bride from a good Christian protestant family. Contact : 9449292978/ 9535135981/ [email protected]/ [email protected].

11. MK-110, 28 yrs, 6’1”, MBA, working as a Human Resource Professional in a private company

seeks a Postgraduate/ MBA, 5’4” tall working bride. Contact: 9535516307/ 9844272843/ [email protected]

12. *MK-112, 35 yrs, 5’6”, B.B.M, working as a Sr. Graphic Designer with a Bangalore based MNC, a divorced with no issues seeks a decent, homely, beautiful & slim Kannada girl between 28-32 yrs with a max height of 5’6”, graduate and employed. Can be from Methodist/ Baptist/ CSI only. Contact: 9964008074/ [email protected]

13. MK-113, 29 yrs, 5’10”, BAMS, DEMS, working in Chirayu Hospital as Duty Doctor and running own clinic in Shahabad bhankur, seeks a God fearing and Christian girl with equivalent q u a l i f i c a t i o n . C o n t a c t : 9972209017/ [email protected]

14. MK-114, 31 yrs, 5’9”, M.S, B.E, working as Asst. Manager with Vodafone, Bangalore seeks a God fearing girl, family oriented & a fun loving person with good family values & good educational & professional background.C o n t a c t : 9 9 8 0 1 7 9 4 3 4 / 9972320757/ ron [email protected]

15. MK-115, 30 yrs, 5’4”, MBA, B.E working as Asst. Manager at WNS Global seeks a God fearing Christian girl with good education qualification and good family background. Contact: 8147927950.

16. MK-116, 35 yrs, 5’8”, M.B.B.S, Doctor working in Bangalore seeks

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NOTE: The above details are from the concerned people. Whoever is interested to register, should produce their Bio-data with photograph to the Church office between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. The office will not be held responsible for any wrong information provided what so ever.

Doctors, Engineers, Professionals. C o n t a c t : 9 8 8 0 0 1 17 7 9 / 7259174445/ [email protected]

17. MK-117, 27 yrs, 5’7”, B.E. (E&C), working as a Senior Hardware Engineer with Hexosys, Malaysia seeks a God fearing girl from a good family background. Contact: 9886295577/ 9448124290.

18. MK-118, 27 yrs, 5’10”, MBA (Mktg & HR), working as a Asst. Manager at Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., seeks a God fearing bride from a good family background. Contact: 9743443870/ 9341798143/ 0836-22770432.

19. MK-119, 34 yrs, 6’1”, working as American Auto Certification at Cadilac dealer seeks a professional, hardworking Christian girl who is loving and gets along well with family and friends. Contact: 080-25238575, 7829544860

20. MK-120, 35 yrs, 6’2”, Graphic designer, works in a Medical facility, seeks a good Christian girl, professional, medical or software. Contact: 080-25238575, 7829544860

21. MT-63, 26 yrs, 5’11”, ME, working as a Mechanical System Analyst at Mahindra & Mahindra, Chennai, seeks a God fearing girl with good family background. Contact: 9443884266, 9945334260

22. MT-75, 37 yrs, 5’6”, B.A, self-

employed, seeks a well educated bride. Contact: 9844308458/ [email protected]

23. MT-76, 40 yrs, 5’6”, Dip. in Electronics, working in Mphasis seeks a wel l educated and God fearing bride. Contact: 9686762957/ [email protected]

24. MT-77, 30 yrs, 5’10”, B.E. (E.C.E), working as Senior Specialist with HCL Technologies, seeks a well educated, God fearing bride and from a good family background. C o n t a c t : 8 8 9 21 3 7 8 7 8 / [email protected]

25. *MT-79, 38 yrs, divorcee, B.Sc., working as a Corporate Trainer for major MNCs in Bangalore seeks a working girl between 32-35 years, Protestant Christian, preferably belonging to CSI. Contact: 9844441700/ 9844470709/ [email protected]

26. MTg-06, 36 yrs, 5’7”, B.E working as Software Engineer with IBM, Bangalore seeks a God fearing bride, well qualified and from a good family background. Contact: 9440524379/ 9900519239

27. MTg-07, 26 yrs, 5’11”, B.E (EEE), M.B.A working as a Sr. Technical Engineer with an Russian MNC seeks a God fearing bride giving first priority to God at all times in every walk of life. Contact: 8867795277/ 9686344922

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