edition 82 - news letter august 2015
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Edition 82 - News Letter August 2015TRANSCRIPT
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THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTHPARISH MESSENGER
Volume 82 / August 2015
FROM YOUR VICAR
My dearly beloved in Christ,People have a variety of ideas as to what is the purpose of human life. Some would say it is a jolly of good times, others would say that life should be lived with a sense of duty, righteousness and respect. Yet others would claim that you are here to make a pile of money and those who dont are failures.When we see God called Israel there was a special relationship between God and Israel that is called covenant. There was a special purpose for the people of Israel designed by the God of mighty. He love, guided and provided for them. In turn they were to obey his commandments and be loyal to Him but they failed live up to their promise. As soon as sin entered in their lives it broke the relationship as he is not a once off creator but a perpetual creator. The real miracle of God is in the fact that he forgives in face of ingratitude and flagrant violation. It was at the heart of Christs Gospel as well. When people brought a woman taken in adultery and wanting to stone them,
he said that those who were without sin should cast the first stone.The real Christian should eventually wait upon the lords calling so as to discover the real purpose of his existence in this world. We as a church and community members should really thrive to help others to kindle their faith so as to follow the real purpose of their life by mending the relationship with others and also with their creator. Thus giving a meaning to their life as a whole.May the lord almighty help each one of us to thrive for a passion to live a life with a purpose.
With prayers. Biju Achen
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CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESDate Theme 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Prayer Group
02 Aug 2015(Malayalam)
Mission: Sharing Gods Pain - Mission Sunday
Isa. 6:1-8 Acts.9:10-18 2 Cor. 11:16-31Canning Vale
09 August 2015
(English)People of God: Salt and Light of World Isa. 49:1-7 Eph. 5:1-5
Rom. 13:11-14 Willetton
16 August 2015
(Malayalam)Church: Reformed and Reforming
2 King. 23:1-6 Rev. 3:14-22
Acts. 2:43-47 Murdoch
23 August 2015
(English)Honour the bond of Marriage Mal. 2:13-16
1 Cor. 13:1-14:1 Heb. 13:1-6 Fremantle
30 August 2015
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Baptism: Dying and Rising up with Christ
Gen. 7:11-24 Rom. 6:1-14 1 Pet. 3:19-22
Yuvajana Sakhyam and Sunday School
06 Sep 2015(Malayalam)
Jesus the Great Guru - Education Day
Prov. 4:1-19 Acts. 22:1-5 Col. 1:24-29Joondalup & North of River (combined)
AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS
Area Prayer Group Date & Time Venue (residence of) Representative
Canning Vale 16 August 2015 @ 6:00PM Mr Sarath Thomas Mr Abraham Kurien
Fremantle 01 August 2015 @ 6:30PM Mr Jaico Jose Mrs Reny Mathews
Joondalup 29 August 2015 @ 6:00PMMr Thomas Mathew (Anil) Mr Soney Titus
Murdoch TBA TBA Mr Kurian Parayil
North of River 29 August 2015 @ 12:00PM Mr Sanu Sam Mr Joji Varghese
Willetton 22 August 2015 @ 6:00PMMrs Annamma Varghese Mr Shibu Mathew
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MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULEDATE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE
02 August 2015(Malayalam) 8:30AM 10:00AM - Malayalam Service
09 August 2015(English) 8:30AM 10:00AM - English Service
16 August 2015(Malayalam) 8:30AM 10:00AM - Malayalam Service
23 August 2015(English) 8:30AM 10:00AM - English Service
30 August 2015(English) 8:30AM
10:00AM - English Worship Service
PRAYER POINTS Praise God for Biju achen as he completes ten years of pastoral ministry and
pray Lord for heavenly blessings to be showered upon him for the future ; Pray for world peace , unity among the various churches and the spread of the
gospel among the many unreached for Jesus Christ Pray for theParish AnnualGeneral Body meeting planned, the discussions and
the presentation of reports for the past year; Pray for the newExecutive Committee that takes over and thank you Lord for the
services of the outgoing Committee members; Pray for the VBS 2015, we pray for our students, the VBS Director , the teachers
and the volunteers , the sponsors and the general arrangements ; Pray for Your guidance , wisdom and finances as we embark on proposals for
buying a plot to build a worship place; Pray for the families who are going through a period of grief as they mourn the
loss of their dear ones; Pray for all our Sunday school students as they prepare for the memory verse
and singing competitions; Pray for the arrangements of the Family camp , the registrations in process, the
accommodation and the various programs planned; Pray for the young families in our Parish and the recently married couples
WEDDING BELLSWedding wishes for Anjali Rachel Mathew & Lijo V Jacob who got married on 09 July 2015. The Parish congratulates you and hope your life together will be filled with joy, peace & happiness of Christ, and lots of love!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPETITIONS 2015AUGUST 02nd Nursery, Beginners and Primary1. Memory verse competition (oral)
Juniors, Intermediate, Seniors and Young adults1. Memory verse competition (written)
AUGUST 23rd Nursery, beginners, juniors, intermediate and seniors 1. Singing Seniors 1. Debate
DATES FOR YOUR DIARYFamily Camp
Dates:16 Oct(evening) - 18 Oct 2015
Venue: Crippled Children's Seaside Home Society
Address: 1 Hymus Street ,Rockingham, WA 6168
Speakers: Mr Zachariah John & Dr. Mathew Samuel (Practical session)
CONDOLENCESWith heartfelt sorrow we inform you thatgrandmother of Mrs Sheen Mathew, Mrs. Mariamma Varghese, Kavungumprayar Marthoma church,Thiruvalla, passed away on 03 July (Friday).
With heartfelt sorrow we inform you that father of Mr Joseph Vaidyan, Mr. J Philipose Vaidyan (88 years), passed away on 16 July (Thursday). The funeral service was held on Saturday (18 July).
We express our heartfelt condolence to all the family members. All are requested to uphold the grieving family in your prayers . May God Almighty grant
His peaceand comfort to all members of the family during this time of sorrow.
YOUTH CONFERENCE 2015Registrations are open for the Australian Mar Thoma Youth Conference 2015, which is being held in Brisbane from Friday 4 Monday 7 of December. Please contact Ms Shauna Rivya Jacob or Ms Priyanka Philip for more information. R e g i s t r a t i o n l i n k : h t t p s : / / d o c s . g o o g l e . c o m / f o r m s / d / 1 e i k g 9 D f u Q X - w I l -Wywj9SsM0Ir7JoCAnbZG49jjG5Fs/viewform
FAMILY CAMP 2015WHEN: Friday16to Sunday18ofOctober 2015WHERE: Cripple Children's Seaside Home Society Inc., Rockingham
For more info please contact: Biju Daniel,Joji Varghese, Sony Titus , Solomon Jacob & Kuruvila Mathew
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YOUTH FELLOWSHIPYouth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 04:00pm at the residence of a parish member.Encourage all youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Ms Shauna Rivya Jacob ([email protected]).
SUNDAY SCHOOLRegular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Susan Abraham for further details ([email protected]) or visit the Sunday School website (www.school.perthmarthoma.org.au).
EDAVAKA MISSIONEdavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month. An intercessory prayer is held on first Friday of every month at the residence of a parish member. For further details, please contact Mr Solomon Jacob.
PARISH CHOIRParish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr. Ginsu Ninan ([email protected]).
SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIPSenior Citizens Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 12:00pm at the residence of a parish member. For further details, please contact Mr Retnarajan.
SEVIKA SANGHAMSevika Sangham meets once every two month at the residence of a parish member.Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the Sevika Sangham. For further details, please contact Mrs Babbin Mathews ([email protected]).
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BIRTHDAY - August 2015
James R Rajesh (2 August)Jinu Johnson (3 August)Samuel Cherukara Thomas (6 August)Sharan Ann Solomon (7 August)Linda Susan Mathew (9 August)Mathew Kaimala Varghese (10 August)Moitree Dey Thomas (11 August)Anil George (12 August)Ashley Thomas (12 August)Joseph Abel Philip Vaidyan (14 August)Alexia Mathew (16 August)
Diya Rose Thomas (21 August)Viji Komattu Mathews (22 August)Nessa Anish (22 August)Anju Joham Parayil (23 August)Ann George (24 August)Jaico Jose Thazhatha (24 August)Thomas Kurian Parayil (25 August)Reuban Varkey Thomas (27 August)Dr. Cherukara Philips Thomas (29 August)Jayson Abraham (30 August)
God Created You with his own hands; He Knows your name and your thoughts; He Blesses you with life, with love; And the joy of another year to know him.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - August 2015Samuel Francis & Elizabeth Francis (1 August)
Philin Mathew Philip & Dr. Jinu Mary Eappen (15 August)
John Thoppil Mathew & Alina Mercy Alex (15 August)
Sanju John & Neeta Sanju (19 August)
Dr. John Zachariah & Dr. Sarina John (23 August)
Jaic Antony & Joanna Varghese (23 August)
Jim Kovoor & Sheryl Verghese (25 August)
Sanu Sam & Nita Sanu (29 August)
Thomas Kurian Parayil & Rebecca Thomas Parayil (August)
May the Almighty God continue to bless your family more and more in the coming years. May you be an inspiration and example for others in the days to come.
WISHING ALL CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!!
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Messenger NotesPlease feel free to drop in your comments and suggestions regarding our Parish Messenger at [email protected] are looking for articles to be published in our monthly newsletter. Those who can write articles, poems, drawings (kids) please contact the Webmaster at [email protected]. This is another opportunity to use our God given talents for the Glory of God.
PARISH FAMILY CONTRIBUTION
ACCOUNT DETAILSthe National Australia Bank
BSB - 086 136Account# - 865 285 498
PARISH BUILDING FUND
ACCOUNT DETAILSthe National Australia Bank
BSB - 086 136Account# - 195 940 763
PARISH GIFT FUNDACCOUNT DETAILS
the National Australia Bank
BSB - 086 136Account# - 848 646 298
preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.
For more information, please contact
Rev Biju George(Vicar)Mob: 0406 485 240Landline: 08 6161 6797email: [email protected]
Mr Shibu Jacob(Secretary)Mob: 0452 255 765email: [email protected]
Webmasteremail: [email protected]
The Mar Thoma Parish Perth, P.O. Box 3104, Shelley, WA 6148
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