St. John S Mar thoma ChurCh

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1 St. John S Mar thoma ChurCh Street, Queens Village, NY Vicar / President OFFICE BEARERS / BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 2014 Rev. Joji K. Mathew Church (Par.) (Mobile) Vice President Mr. Thomas M. George Secretary Mr. Beji T. Joseph (bejitjoseph@aol.com) Treasurer Mr. Philip Thomas Accountant Mr. Sanu Mathew Lay Ministrants Mr. Cherian Panavelil Mr. Shajan Mathew Sabha Mandalam Mrs. Elizabeth Philip Dio. Assembly Organizations: Mr. Eapen K. George Mr. Saji Thomas Mr. Roy C. Thomas Choir Mr. Samuel Thomas Edavaka Mission Mr. John Skariah Senior Citizens Mr. C. V. Simonkutty Sevika Sangham Mrs. Aleyamma John Sunday School Mr. Abraham T. Abraham Young Families Mr. Binu Daniel Youth Fellowship Mr. Chris Mathew Thomas Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Santhosh K. Philip Prayer Group Representatives: Bellerose Mr. Munna V. Sam Eastern Long Island Mr. John K. Mathew Elmont / West Hemp. Mr. Daniel Varghese Floral Park / Glen Oaks Mr. M. Thomas Worship Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School After Worship Garden City Park Mr. Mathew P. George New Hyde Park East Mr. John Mathew New Hyde Park West Mr. Abraham C. Thomas Palli Bhagom Mr. T. M. Thomas Auditors: Mr. Philip Oommen Vicar: Rev. Joji K. Mathew jojimathewachen@gmail.com Youth Chaplain: Mr. Easow Mathunny Rev. V. M. Mathew

2 MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR Dearly beloveds in Christ, Greetings to you in the name of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. In the last News Letter we discussed about the meaning and significance of sacraments, especially Holy Baptism. We are continuing our studies with the next two sacraments, Confirmation and Confession. Confirmation is a sacrament admitting a baptized person to the full fellowship of the church and it is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is done after the baptism service by anointing with the Holy Mooron (Syriac, meaning a Holy Chrism or a consecrated-oil used for anointing). In this sacramental moment the church specifically prays for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Baptismal anointing with moron is also to signify the candidate s ordination to the priesthood of believers. The Mooron is prepared with special prayers by the bishops of the Mar Thom Church. Confession is a sacrament by which a person confesses his or her sins/sinful nature and receives absolution. Confession is incorporated into the liturgy of the Holy Qurbana. For our Church confession is a public sacrament and it is acknowledging our sins by enumerating them directly to God. In 1 John 1:9 it reads If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Biblical confession is a way to experience more of God s grace. Confessing is part of the sanctification process and aids us in dealing with sin and healing from it. Proverbs 28:13 explains the call for confession Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Let us experience the joy of Christian life with a repentant heart and be righteous in living. This month we will observe the Edavaka Mission Day on 12th Oct., the Youth Sunday on 19th Oct. and the Yuvajana Sakhyam Day on 26th Oct2014. Our Annual Convention is from Oct. 23th to 26st. On 25thOct, we may have a combined retreat of Sevika Sanghom, Edavaka Mission & Senior Citizens. Sunday 26th Oct. will be celebrated as the Family Sunday which is intended to strengthen our families and the Church the family of families. A sacramental family can transform the world around. Let us continue our journey with Christ to transform the world. God bless you all. In prayer God bless you all. With thanks and regards Joji K. Mathew Achen 3 YOUTH CHAPLAIN S MESSAGE Wait or weight? Many of you will have seen the film "Chariots of Fire", an outstanding film about a Christian Eric Liddell, who refuses to run in the prestigious 100 metres in the 1924 Paris Olympics because it involved racing in a preheat on a Sunday, which Liddell believed to be a ungodly use of Sunday. Liddell was probably the fastest man alive at that time and had been the favorite to win it for Britain. The Press and even the Prince of Wales tried to talk him into running but he refused. Instead, he went to the Scottish Presbyterian church that Sunday and read the lesson from Isaiah 40. And verse 31 seem to capture the situation However, he was given the chance to race for Britain in the 400 metres a race he had never even run before. And God honoured him for his stand. Liddell ran the 400 metres at a 100 m pace. The experts thought he was running the first 100 metres too fast and would tire later in the race. But he was able to run the 400 meters and won the gold medal for Britain in that Olympics. Liddell was completely depending on God for his choices and and he 'waited' on the Lord for his life and God gave him success. The word "wait" does not suggest that we sit around and do nothing. It means "to hope," to look to God for all that we need. This involves meditating on His character and His promises, praying, and seeking to glorify Him. In Hebrew (qavah kav-waw ) the figurative meaning of the word is to bind together like a cord. The literal meaning of the word is hope. Our world is giving a lot importance to the 'weight' and the fitness industry is flourishing rampantly. We do everything possible to maintain our weight and use all the resources for a long lasting life. But that weight is temporary and perishing but God wants us to invest on what is non perishing and important in our lives. Waiting upon the lord is eternal and we are giving our complete trust in God and hoping to live with him eternally. Isaiah chapter 40 talks about the the blessings that we receive when we wait upon the Lord. Isiah says 31 but those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. There are three blessings that will be given to those who wait. They will renew their strength, they will sour on wings like eagles, and they will run and not grow weary and will walk and not be faint. Let us wait upon the lord and He will give His strength. V. M. Mathew Achen, Youth Chaplain 194 Bregman Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

3 WORSHIP SCHEDULE Oct 5th- Sunday English Holy Communion at 9:00 am (Accept the difference of God s Creation ) Praise & Worship: Sermon: Mr. Christopher Babu Prayer: Mr. Steven Thomas Lessons: 1st Lesson Isa.42:16-20 Mr. Justin Mathew 2nd Lesson Acts.3:1-10 Ms. Sefia Thomas Lay Assistant: Mr. Chrismal Bijoy Abraham Epistle: 2Cor.12:1-10 Gospel: St.John.5:1-9 Oct12th Sunday Malayalam Holy Communion at 9:00 am Witness of the People of God (Voluntary Evangelists Day) Praise & Worship: By Youth Fellowship Sermon: Prayer: Lessons: 1st Lesson Amos.7:10-17 Mr. C.K. Mathai 2nd Lesson 1Pet.2:1-10 Mrs. Lali Joseph Lay Assistant: Mr. Georgekutty C. Varghese Epistle 1 Thes.4:1-8 Gospel St.Luke.10:30-37 Oct19th- Sunday English Holy Communion at 9.00 am (Spirituality of Youth in the modern age-youth Sunday ) Praise & Worship: Sermon: Ms. Minti Thomas Prayer: Ms. Jins Moncey Lessons: 1st Lesson Gen.41: nd Lesson Phil.3:1-16 Lay Assistant: Epistle 1 Tim.4:7-16 Gospel St.Luke.10:25-28 Oct 26th - Sunday Malayalam Holy Communion at 9:00 am (Faith that has to be formulated in family. Family Sunday / Yuvajana Sakhyam Day) Praise & Worship: No Praise and worship Final day of convention Lessons: 1st Lesson Josh.24:14-22 Mr. Alexander Achenkutty 2nd Lesson Titus.2:1-8 Mrs. Kitty Alexander Lay Assistant: Mr. Jain George Epistle: Eph.3:14-21 Gospel: St.Luke.19:1-10 PRAYER GROUP & ORGANIZATIONS Bellerose ( To Be Announced) Elmont & West Hempstead Oct 19th Sunday 7.00PM Mr. E.V Philip 31 Peter Street, Elmont Tel # Garden City Park Oct 26th Sunday 5.00 PM Mr. Varghese George 25 Second Street, Garden City Park. Tel # New Hyde Park West Oct 12th Sunday 7.30 PM Mr. Thomas George 410 Brown Place, New Hyde Pk Tel # AREA PRAYER MEETINGS EDAVAKA MISSION PRAYERS Eastern Long Island Oct 5th Sunday 7.00PM Mr. Philip Thomas 74 Syosset Circle Syosset. NY11791 Tel # Floral Park & Glen Oaks Oct 12th Sunday 5.00 PM Mr. Abraham T. Abraham Street, Floral Park Tel # New Hyde Park East Oct 11th Saturday 7:00PM Mr. Johnson Philip 192 Center Street, Williston Park Tel # Palli Bhagom Oct 4th Saturday 7.30 PM Mr. George P. Cherian Place, Queens Village Tel # Oct 3rd Friday 7.30 PM Fasting Prayer At the Church Oct 10th Friday 7.30 PM Prayer meeting At the church YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Oct 12th Sunday Youth Fellowship will lead Praise & worship. Oct 19th Sunday Youth Sunday. YOUNG FAMILIES FELLOWSHIP Oct 12th Sunday Oct17th Friday 7.30 PM Oct 24th Friday Edavaka Mission Day Mr. Abraham Thomas 26 7th Street, Garden City Pk. Tel # No Prayer due to Parish Convention Fellowship Meeting To be announced Oct 31st Friday 7.30 PM Prayer meeting At The Church 5 6

4 Oct 1st AM (Wednesday ) Oct 9th, 10:00 AM (Thursday ) Oct 16th, AM (Thursday) Oct 22nd, AM (Wednesday) Oct 30th AM (Thursday) SEVIKA SANGHOM PRAYER MEETINGS Mrs. Ponnamma George 25 Second Street, Garden City Pk Mrs. Ammukutty Nainan street, Floral Park Mrs. Lizy Mathai Street, Glen Oaks Mrs. Alice David 505 Steven Ave, West Hempstead Mrs. Mariamma Zachariah. 519 N First Street, New Hyde Park SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP Health / Recreational Program: Every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm Cottage Meeting: (To Be announced) YUVAJANA SAKHYAM Cottage Meeting (To Be Announced) CHOIR Malayalam Choir practice will be held every Sunday immediately after Holy Communion. EDAVAKA MISSION HARMONY 2014 St. Johns MTC Edavaka mission invites all to Harmony 2014, a Christian musical night on October 18, 2014, Saturday at 5 PM, at St. Johns MTC Queens Village. Please mark your calendar and attend this program. BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER Happy Birthday. May God continue to bless the work of your hands and grant you continued favor in your life. Koshy K. Zachariah Siji Sara Thomas Sherry George Rebecca Elizabeth Mathew Juhi Ann Thomas George P. Chacko Elizabeth Philip Jobina George Abraham C. Abraham Emma George Wincy Jacob Jacob Geevarghese Chacko Jacob V Mani Joji (Rev) K. Mathew Aswin Binu Mathew Akhil Binu Mathew Aji Thomas Aidan Abraham Mathews Leelamma Thomas Alice David Mariamma Varghese Stefie Thomas Jasalin Manoj Aleena Maria Abraham Bobby Mathews Joshua Zachariah Mathai Princy Abraham Jyotis Joji Aaron Thomas Koshy Benita B. John Lucas Ben Chacko Abilene T. Anil Bob Nainan Dennis (Rev.) Abraham Chris Mathew Thomas Arvin Jacob Eapen Valsamma David Sosamma Daniel Cyril P. Abraham Annamma George Prince Thomas Daniel Deepak David Rachel George Jeevan Joji Mathew Emma Catherine Kurien Zachariah Mathai Madison Mariah David Noah Jacob George Mary Kurien Rosamma John Joseph John Jacob V (Rev) M Mathew Ciji A. Thomas Thomas Abraham Jyothi Philip Thomas Ben David Kripa Jacob John Cherian Julea Merlin Varghese Rachel Mathew Philipose Cherian Jisha Jinu Ivan D. Arjune Vinil Mathai Thomas Annamma George Sarah George Emily Grace Simon David George Anish 7 8

5 WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR OCTOBER A Very Happy Wedding Anniversary to all. Suby & Biju Mathew Valsamma & Abraham C. Abraham Mini & George Thomas Jaya & Sabu Lukose Nisha & Siju Philip Rahelamma & Thomas Mathew Lali & Beji T. Joseph Shila & Sam George Jubie & Bobby Mathews Mariamma & Abraham Varkey Buby & Koshy John Shibe & Jacob V Mani St. Johns MTC Sunday School Talent Festival Winners Grade 1 & 2 English Solo Kaitlin George Gold/ First Grade 3 & 4 English Solo Isabella Zacheriah Silver/ Second Grade 3 & 4 Story Telling Isabella Zacheriah Bronze/Third Grade 5 & 6 English Solo Jeremy Joy Gold/ First Grade 5 & 6 Malayalam Solo Jeremy Joy Gold/ First Grade 5 & 6 Elocution Jeremy Joy Silver- Second Grade 7 & 8 English Solo (Boys) Justin Joy Silver- Second Grade 7 & 8 Malayalam Solo (Boys) Justin Joy Gold-First Grade 7 & 8 Malayalam Solo (Girls) Stella Mathew Bronze-Third Grade 7 & 8 Elocution Justin Joy Silver- Second Grade 9 & 10 English Solo (Girls) Reena Mathew Bronze-Third Grade 9 & 10 Malayalam Solo Bronze- Third Aaron Koshy (Boys) Grade 9 & 10 Malayalam Solo (Girls) Reena Mathew Silver- Second Grade 9 & 10 Elocution Stefie Thomas Gold- First Grade 9 & 10 Bible Reading Stefie Thomas Silver- Second Bible Quiz Gold-First English Group Song Gold- First Malayalam Group Song Gold -First Important Dates to be remembered in October BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT. On behalf of the St. John's family, let's congratulate Santhosh and Bency George of Eastern Long Island prayer group on the birth of their Son, Evan Daniel George. Let us congratulate the Parents and the Grand parents. CONDOLENCES. On Behalf of St. John s MTC, we express our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Joseph John and family of Eastern Long Island area prayer, in the demise of his Sister Mrs. Aleyamma Mani, and she was the Grand Mother of Mrs. Teena Ashish Abraham of Bellerose area prayer group. On Behalf of St. John s MTC, we express our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Roy C. Thomas and family of Floral Park/ Glen Oaks area prayer, in the demise of their Mother Mrs. Annamma Uthup. Oct 12th Edavaka Mission Day. Oct 18th Harmony 2014 Hosting by Edavaka Mission Oct 19th Youth Sunday. Oct Parish Convention. Oct 26 Family Sunday. Oct 26 Yuvajana Sakhyam Nov 1st World Sunday School Day. THANK YOU Garden City prayer group parishioners and Mr. Mathew P. George for assisting with the church services and for preparing coffee for social time during the month of September New Hyde Park East area prayer group will assist in the church services and social hour during the month of October and New Hyde Pk West area prayer will be assisting in November. 9 10

6 If undeliverable, please return to: St. John s Mar Thoma Church th Street Queens Village, NY The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Prov. 1:7 SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS Superintendent Abraham T. Abraham or Nursery Juniors, Grade 6 Manju John Laila George Christine Thomas Johnson P. Philip Dana Philip Teena Mathew Kindergarten Junior High, Grade 7 Molamma Thankachan Thankamma Abraham Bency George Bently Joseph Aji Thomas Cyril Abraham Primary Juniors, GR. 1 Junior High, Grade 8 Bhavna Mathews Sunitha Abraham Joash Mathew Stacy Daniel Primary Juniors, GR. 2 Seniors, Grade 9 Jyothi Thomas Susan Varghese Sherry George Anchi Mathews Nicole Thomas Primary Juniors, GR. 3 Seniors, Grade 10 Rachel Philip Miriam Mathew Joan Johnson Koruthu George Stacey Mathew Senior High, Grade 11 Primary Juniors, GR. 4 Mathew P. George Rachel George Philip Oommen Rena Titus Chris Mathew Thomas Primary Juniors, GR. 5 Senior High, Grade 12 Sherly Ninan Philip Varghese Mercy Babu CHURCH FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TEAM Vicar / President Rev. Joji K. Mathew (Par.) (Cell) Mr. Thomas M. George (631) Mr. Philip Thomas (516) (516) Mr. Biju Chacko (516) (516) Mr. Mathew Thomas (917) (718) Mr. Saji Thomas (646) (516) Audio/Video Systems Team Members: Mr. Sam George (516) Mr. Bob Abraham (516) Shawn Zachariah Mr. Munna V. Sam (516)