Congratulations to our new Bishops

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1 Thomas said to him, My Lord and My God. (St. John 20:28) Issue No. 09 Vol. V September 2011 A Monthly publication for the St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kuwait Congratulations to our new Bishops Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos All the people were equal And people were joyful and merry; They were all free from harm. There was neither anxiety nor sickness, Deaths of children were unheard of, There were no lies, There was neither theft nor deceit, And no one was false in speech either. Measures and weights were right; No one cheated or wronged his neighbor. All the people formed one castelss races This is our O N A M P.O. Box Safat Kuwait Tel : (Res.) Mob : St. Thomas Centre Tel: st.thomasmtcq8@gmail.com Rev. Thomas Koshy Panachamoottil Vicar fatherpanachi@gmail.com (For Private Circulation only) Parsonage Location Salmiya, Street 10, Bldg No. 20 1st Floor, Flat No. 14 Al-Dhahok Bin Qays Street Opp. Bestow Super Market

2 From the Vicar ONAM SEPTEMBER - A Month of Celebrations & Observances Onam, a festival of Sumptuousness, as we all know, brings a feel of unity, joy, colour & nostalgic memories in Malayalees world over; the reason why it is celebrate with fervour & festoon. Being a harvest festival of Kerala, it is celebrated by people from all walks of life thus endeared into the heart & mind of every single Keralite. As a church, this year too we take due care to uphold & ignite the spirit of Onam by conducting Sargotsav, a Cultural Event, on 22nd, September. SEVIKA SANGHAM Then Jesus answered," Women you have great faith! Your request is granted." (Mat.15:28) Mar Thoma Sabha is observing 11th Sept as The Savika Sangham Day. The Mar Thoma Suvishesha Sevika Sangham was established in1919 during the Maramon convention under the leadership of Bishop Abraham Mar Thoma. The Sangham's motto is "Service and Evangelism through active participation of women believers. More often in Bible we come across exemplary women as indomitable role models. The New Testament gives mention of women who accompanied Jesus in his ministry. Some of them are Mary -mother of Jesus, the Samaritan women, the Canaanite women and Martha and Mary while the un-named few are: the poor widow (Mark12:41-44) & the woman who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume (Matt26:6-13). Their life exemplifies: 1. Readiness to accept God's will - ACCEPTANCE Mary - Mother of Jesus said: "I am the Lord's servant, may it happen to me as you have said". Acknowledging the spiritual truth that we are His image will spark a sense of Self-respect that leads to Self- examination which invariably mirrors our inner strength & shortcomings. Therefore, Spiritual awareness will equip one to overcome adversities at ease by being the True Prayer Warriors. 2. Sharing Jesus' words and deeds BEING A WITNESS When the Samaritan women related her story to her townsfolk the people came to hear Jesus. Similarly we too are called to witness Jesus to our families & friends thereby sharing His Blessings with others. 3. Believing in God's Power - SPIRITUAL STRENGTH & READINESS The Cannonite women pleaded with Jesus to cure her and Jesus answered her: "You are a woman of great faith. What you want will be done for you". Even when our prayers are not granted, readily accept the greater will of God. 4. CARING APPROACH Martha and Mary welcomed Jesus to their house and cared for Him. Similarly be in touch with your own feelings and empathize with others too. The Sangham day exhorts us to keep serving the Lord according to the gifts and abilities which He has blessed us with and the stations of life He has placed us in. SENIOR CITIZENS DAY Mar Thoma Sabha observes 18th September 2011 as Senior Citizens Day. This is truly an auspicious day to honour the senior members amidst us by recognizing their faithful & laudable services imparted towards the well being of the church as a whole. Let us remember that it is our Christian duty to approach them with a cheerful heart expressing our appreciation, timely support & above all upholding the aged in our prayers. Do take this event to recall the fact that the very essence of our Ancestral Tradition lies in the Sense of Togetherness and Selfless Services our ancestors had, had in their blood not just to establish a close knit family but to build a mighty nation as well. EDUCATION DAY 4th September, 2011 is observed as Education Day. This is the day of prayer for our educational institutions and teachers. Education is universally recognized as one of the most fundamental building blocks for human development and that is one of the reasons why our Sabha is giving prominence to Education while witnessing Christ Love through Evangelism. The three major issues of education in today s world, namely access, equity and quality need to be addressed in a holistic manner to ensure that our systems of education and research not only contribute to nation building but also to create a knowledgeable society, with values of sustainability, peace and development. This was the vision of our great leaders. Therefore, join our hearts to remember those who polished our minds, formed our character, and developed our innate gifts. May God bless you all. Yours in Christ Panachamoottil Achen CONGRATULATIONS Our Mandalam Member Mr. Roy Varghese has been elected as the Sabha Council Member from Gulf Region. Our Edavaka has the unique privilege of getting Sabha Council Members elected for two consecutive terms. (Mr. Rajan Daniel ( ; Mr. Roy Varghese ). St.Thomas family whole heartedly congratulating Mr. Roy Varghese for his new assignment. HOMELAND FELLOWSHIP 2011, Phase - I I - munnar

3 Birthdays in SEPTEMBER Date Name Prayer Group Telephone Mobile 1 EMILY MARY BINU MAHANAIM PREETHI SIMON (DR.) KADESH SAUMYA MARIAM CANAAN KEVIN C. VARUGHESE ARARAT SAM THOMAS SAMUEL EPHRATH GLENN V.GEORGE CANAAN SOSAMMA CHACKO MIZPAH JACOB CHANDY CANAAN JACOB CHERIAN EPHRAIM HANNAH ELIZABETH MATHEWS GEEHON NIKHIL GEORGE MATHEW EMMAUS TOGY THOMAS THOMAS EPHRATH THOMAS JOHN ARARAT SHARON MARIAM PHILIP MIZPAH JENIN THOMAS ARARAT MALINI ANUP DANIEL CANAAN KEVIN MANOJ MATHEW EMMAUS ALEXY ANN ALEXANDER MIZPAH JACOB GEORGE P. MIZPAH TINI GEORGE ARARAT MANI JACOB EDEN JEHOSHUA GEORGE BOBBY EMMAUS VIPIN VARGHESE KADESH SUSAN JOSEPH KOLLAMALA EMMAUS JACOB IDICULLA EPHRAIM SAM GEORGE THOMAS EPHRATH ABEL PHILIP VARGHESE GEEHON ROCHELLE DENNY KOSHY SHEKAM THOMAS MATHEW MUKKARNATHU CANAAN MATHEW PHILIP GEEHON AARON PHILIP CHACKO ARARAT ABEL PHILIP CHACKO ARARAT SHERLY BINU MIZPAH ALICE SAMUEL ARARAT JEENA AVINASH CANAAN PHILIP C. M. CANAAN SUJA BOBAN CANAAN ABRAHAM STEPHEN MIZPAH SAJI MATHEW GEORGE MIZPAH SACHIN SAMUEL MATHEW MIZPAH ANNIE VARGHESE GEEHON ANNAMMA MATHEW EDEN GEORGE T. J. MIZPAH MERCY PHILIP ARARAT Birthdays in SEPTEMBER Date Name Prayer Group Telephone Mobile 19 MANOJ PHILIPOSE MIZPAH SUNITA ANIE SAMUEL EMMAUS HAROLD S. WARTIKA GEEHON PREEMA JOHN MAHANAIM JOSEPH GEORGE MAHANAIM BEENA THOMAS EPHRAIM JOE MAMMEN JOHN OLIVET JESSICA MARIAM SAMUEL ARARAT MELITTA ANN MATHEW ARARAT SMITHA P. THOMAS EMMAUS NEHA MERIN KURIAN MAHANAIM MATHEW VARGHESE CANAAN SOSAMMA THOMAS CANAAN DILEEP KOLLAMALA MATHEW CANAAN PRAVEEN MATHEW THOMAS KADESH DITTY SHAJI JOSEPH KADESH JITHIN JOHN THOMAS ARARAT SHIROJ JOSEPH SHEKAM RINCY MANU ABRAHAM KADESH GEORGE JOHN KADESH AARON K. EBY OLIVET ALAN ABY VARGHESE CANAAN Thanks to God Almighty for his mercy that kept you safe and sound during the past year. Praying to Lord God to shower his Blessings, on each of you, all through the year ahead. "Happy Birthday" SargoLsavam DATE: 22ND September, 2011 Venue: Indian Community School- Senior Time: 6:30 pm HIGHLIGHTS: Onapattukal Heritage Fashion Show Margam Kali St. Thomas Munshi Vallapattukal St. Thomas Munshi etc ONA SADYA All are invited to attend. Guests are welcome. For details contact Convenor / Jt. Convenor Mr. Abraham Stephen ; Mr. Shibu Cherian

4 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS RETREAT 23rd September, 2011 All Doctors, Nurses, Para Medicals in our church are invited to attend the retreat to be held on 23rd September Friday, after the Service. This will be a fellowship to enhance the spiritual growth, bringing up oneness among members who are in the medical field to show their Love be serving the society and help the needy. Please register your names with the Vicar, office bearers or Mr Vijoy M Alexander in advance. Member Number: 0426 Name: Sunil Joy Prayer Group: Eden Mother Parish: St. Thomas Church, Pullamcodu Contact No.: Congratulations New Members Hearty Congratulations to the newly wedded couple, Our Member Mr. Vineeth Abraham Pazhoor son of Mrs. & Mr. Pazhoor Varghese Abraham, Pazhoor House, Thekkemala, Kozhencherry (Mizpah P.G.) and Dr. Sherlyn Mariam Soman D/o Mrs. & Mr. Soman P.Mathai, Maliackal Sharon Villa, Pallickal P.O., Kayamkulam were married on 28/07/2011 at St. Thomas Marthoma Church, Kozhencherry. May Heaven s choicest blessings be showered upon the cheerful couple. Member Number: 0427 Name: Sarhan Thomas Prayer Group: Eden Mother Parish: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mundakayam Contact No.: Wedding Anniversaries in SEPTEMBER We wish the following couples a Happy Wedding Anniversary. Please attend and partake in the thanksgiving prayer during the Holy Communion Service. Date Name Prayer Grp. Tel. Res. Mobile 2 SAMUEL MATHEW & ALICE SAMUEL ARARAT ABHILASH A. ABRAHAM & MANEETA SUSAN THOMAS OLIVET PRINCE MATHEW & BINCY PRINCE SHEKAM MANOJ P. KOSHY (DR.) & ANJU ANN PHILIP (DR.) OLIVET PRAVEEN MATHEW THOMAS & SHEENA ELIZABETH MATHEW KADESH ALEX K.M. & LIZAMMA ALEX EPHRAIM MONACHEN GEEVARGHESE EPHRATH THOMAS JOHN & PREENA SUSAN ABRAHAM ARARAT TINI GEORGE & TEENA TINI GEORGE ARARAT BIJU P. ABRAHAM & JULIE BIJU OLIVET JACOB JOSEPH VELLOOR & BINU JACOB MAHANAIM BIBU T. BABU & NISHA KURIAN MAHANAIM LALOO THOMAS & ALICE LALOO MAHANAIM MATHAI KOCHUMMAN & JOLLY MATHAI KOCHUMMAN OLIVET ALEXANDER GEORGE & OMANA ALEXANDER ARARAT SEENA ANN ABRAHAM MAHANAIM FINNEY GEORGE & BINDU FINNEY GEORGE MAHANAIM SAM GEORGE & MARIYAMMA SAM OLIVET TOGY THOMAS THOMAS & JESSYMOL T. EAPEN EPHRATH KORULLA N. KURIAKOSE & ALEYAMMA KORULLA MAHANAIM RAJU MATHAI. M EPHRATH CHACKO ABRAHAM THUNDIYIL & DAISY ABRAHAM EDEN VARUGHESE MATHEW & MINI VARUGHESE MATHEW EMMAUS SIMON GEORGE (DR.) & ANITHA SIMON (DR.) SHEKAM CHERIAN A. & ANNAMMA CHERIAN MAHANAIM JACOB CHACKO & SAJINI JACOB MATHILUNKAL EPHRAIM Condolence We, The St. Thomas family express our deepest condolence to Thomas K.S & family, Mem # 047 Eden prayer group on the sad demise of his father Mr. K.T Samuel (90), Kureekkattil House, Elanthoor valiyapally, Kozenchery. St. Thomas family joins in conveying our heartfelt condolence to the bereaving members of Mr. Mon Mathews C. John & family, Mem # 174 Kadesh prayer group at the loss of his father-in-law Thomas Zachariah (68), Valiyatharayil, St. Johns Mar Thoma Church Vadasserikara, who has been called to the heavenly abode. May The Peace that passeth all understanding abide with both the families. Sunday School Junior Choir Senior Choir Yuvajana Sakhyam Sevika Sanghom Edavaka Mission REGULAR PROGRAMS AT ST.THOMAS CENTRE Every Friday at 2.30 PM Every Thursday at 6.00 TO 7.30 PM Every Thursday at 7.30 TO 9.30 PM Every 1st Friday at Centre after the Worship service And 3rd Sunday at Abbasiya All Saturdays at 5.00 PM All Saturdays at 7.30 PM

5 WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011 DATE TIME VENUE THEME PROGRAMME EPISTLE GOSPEL FIRST LESSON SECOND LESSON Prayer Groups shall identify and assign appropriate personnel as Two Laymen to Assist in Church services,two Lesson Readers And Four Children to collect offertory, during Worship services and Holy Communion services for both St.Thomas center & Hall of Peace.Please co-ordinate with Lay Readers. This Messenger is sponsored by Vineeth Abraham Pazhoor & Kevin George Sam. St.Thomas Family takes this opportunity to thank them. Sponsership For ST. THOMAS MESSENGER Sponsorship for MESSENGER is solicited from individuals, families (share the special occasions), organizations, prayer groups. For details please contact the office bearers in advance. ST.THOMAS OFFICE BEARERS ASSISTANCE BY (Laymen, Lesson Reading & Offertory collection) 02 FRI AM ST.THOMAS CENTRE EDUCATION -FOR St.Mark WILL BE ASSIGNED SELF FORMATION Col 2: 1-07 Prov 8:1-14 James 3: TUE 11 7:30 PM HALL OF PEACE 1:21-28 EDCUATION DAY MAHANAIM 09 FRI AM ST.THOMAS CENTRE FASTING PRAYER EDAVAKA MISSION 13 TUES 11 7:30 PM HALL OF PEACE EVANGELISATION CO-RESPONSIBILITY OF WOMEN 16-FRI AM ST.THOMAS CENTRE SEVIKASANGHAM DAY 2 Timo 1:1-5 St.John 20:11-18 Prov 31:10-31 Acts 16:6-15 John Alexander John Varghese (Reji) Christy Thomas Vijoy Alexander Mathew P Alexander Abraham Stephen Vice President Secretary Trustee Trustee Accounts Lay Ministrant Lay Ministrant / / / / / / EMMAUS SEVIKA SANGHAM 20 TUES 11 7:30 PM HALL OF PEACE CARE THE AGED. SEHEKAM 1 JOHN St.LUKE ISAIAH SENIOR CITIZENS 1 TIMO 5: FRI AM ST.THOMAS CENTRE 3:1-10 2: :21-31 DAY WILL BE ASSIGNED 27 TUES 11 7:30 PM HALL OF PEACE BAPTISM. IN CORPORATION IN TO THE BODY OF CHRIST Romans 6:1-11 St.John 3: 1: 8 EXO 14:15-31 TITUS 3 : 3-8 EPHRAIM