VOLUME 335 / NOVEMBER Above all else, guard your heart for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4: 2 3)

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1 VOLUME 335 / NOVEMBER 2017 Above all else, guard your heart for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4: 2 3)

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3 LECTIONARY & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE DATE THEME FIRST LESSON SECOND LESSON EPISTLE GOSPEL ASSISTANCE 02-Nov 03-Nov 04-Nov Sanctification of Church - Learning and Nurturing of the Faith and Practice (World Sunday School Day) Proverbs 23:15-26 Hebrews 12: John 2:7-17 St. John 6:1-14 Holy Trinity Area MTSS, JA Trinity SS 09-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov Annunciation to Zachariah 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 Hebrews 5: Corinthians 2:12-17 St. Luke 1:5-23 Ras Al Khor/Intl. City Al Warqa/Rashidya Clock Tower 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov Renewal of the Church: Festival of Unity of Communion of Churches in India (Mar Thoma - CSI Joint Worship) Micah 6:1-8 2 Corinthians 4: Corinthians 12:12-20 St. Luke 10:1-9 Al Maktoum-A CSI-Mar Thoma Al Maktoum-B 23-Nov 24-Nov 25-Nov Annunciation to Virgin Mary Zechariah 2: John 3:1-16 Ephesians 1:3-10 St.Luke 1:26-38 Naif Road Frij Murar Kuwait Hospital Area 30-Nov 01-Dec 02-Dec Visitation of Virgin Mary to Elizabeth Genesis 18: Peter 1: Corinthians 1:3-11 St. Luke 1:39-45 Hor-Al-Anz/Garden City Al Shaab-A Al Shaab-B 01-Dec 02-Dec 02-Dec Birth of John the Baptist Isaiah 55:6-13 Hebrews 4:1-13 Galatians 1:11-17 St. Luke 1:57-66 Abu Hail/Mamzar Al Ghusais-A Al Nahda-Dubai WORSHIP SCHEDULE THURSDAY S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 pm FRIDAY S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 am FRIDAY S Holy Communion Service (English) pm FRIDAY S Matins Worship (English) (on 3rd and 5th Fridays) pm SATURDAY S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 7.30 am (Holy Trinity Church, Oud Mehta Road) KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEETING The 6 th Kaisthana Samithi meeting for the year will be held on Friday, 10th November at the EMTM hall at 2:30pm. All Kaisthana Samithi members are requested to attend the meeting. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE The First Holy Communion Service is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 4th January Children who are participating, please note that classes for the same will start from 3rd November. Watch out for further details via . You change your life by changing your heart - Max Lucado 3

4 FROM THE PARISH SECRETARY Jt l v ±d i al Qc h, Jt l i im ±J oí l Ê c oí k c h v c ¹w lt «oîp lzc«. Jr º h o«ct CTlJ Jxlunc k «, J T «fa c m ±m njq k «l dj μ al J d i H t Hj i j«oí Y oí ±Y¹w At ¼. ±d tïc d tá«opjj μ Gl j T «D¾ cz i Cl T J s ¼. Al Ain-v lμ ct UAE Centre Mar Thoma Sunday School Samajam, (Explore 2017)-v Y q h t¼ l Qi T Overall J j T«o Éh i F J º ¹ qi «Al j AY c i Hy Aiμ AÚ dj ji «h Y d Y qi «CTlJi T Ac h ac¹w As i ¼. f ku ct Ù ¼ lr i v Al c Ag o, Alu l Úc i k «AY l h s Ji, F¼ al loc«ac tïh J Ù Hy k J o Ùo J w a cl «, fp o jyi T BÅ J hßk¹q v FJ hc o Ê J k μi h i CSI-Mar Thoma joint Worship---D«, al J dúy Jq T lq T k h i al«j k Ê d t»yi v dj m Ú Jc hs ih c T «oks i ±dl OJ c T «CT d bc h p t ¹ q oäj ¼ a c¹q h i cl«ft h o Bj bcj q ogi i ±Jh Jj μ j ¼. Cli T ±d b c l «, J k J ±doç i «hco k ch «Cª Bj bcjq v dæ J j J «. al«c ½ b j qh i Ac ±Lp!! J m ±m ni v, oîp T AkJæ Ùt h i CTlJ o±j s KIDS & TEENS MEETINGS SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER-2017 Date Time Schedule Cluster No Coordinator Mobile No. 3-Nov 4.00 pm Gardens Sam Joseph otharasam@hotmail.com Cluster 1 Barsha Mathew Keluthara keluthara@yahoo.com 4-Nov 7.30 pm Clock Tower Cluster 13 Sabu John ksjohn@gmail.com 4.00 pm Al Nadha Dubai Cluster 15 Jonathan V. Johnson jonathanvergis@hotmail.com 11-Nov Karama A Aaron George aaronigeorge@gmail.com 6.00 pm Karama B Cluster 3 Nibu John nnibujohn@gmail.com Karama C Pushpa Varghese pvarjohn1@gmail.com 12-Nov 8.30 pm Satwa Aji Mathew ajimathew@hotmail.com Cluster 2 Holy Trinity Sheryl Mathew kmjmlj@rediffmail.com 13-Nov 8.00 pm Al Maktoum A Abin Kurian Varghese abinkurian96@gmail.com Cluster 6 Al Maktoum B David C. George davidgeorge1966@gmail.com 15-Nov 8.00 pm Bur Dubai A Cluster 4 Abraham Thomas abyabrahamthomas@yahoo.com Bur Dubai B Annie Paul annie.mathewpaul@gmail.com MALANKARA SABHA THARAKA: Mar Thoma Church publication Malankara Sabha Tharaka for yearly or renewal of subscription please contact the coordinator: Jobi Joshua The Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship. - Martin Luther

5 ORGANISATION NEWS MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL, DUBAI AT JEBEL ALI CHURCH Sunday School s regular classes are being held every Friday from am to pm after the Holy Qurbana service at The Mar Thoma Parish - Dubai, Jebel Ali. Programmes of the months of November Date Fri, 3rd Nov Theme / Singing Class Individual Class Special Events / Remarks (10:30 am - 11:10 am) (11:25 am - 12:15 pm) World Sunday School Day - SS Procession at 7:30 am, Special English Service at 8:00 am, Common Class at 10:30 am and Individual class at 11:25 am Fri, 10th Nov Individual Class - Revision Fri, 17th Nov Individual Class - Revision Junior Carol Practice Junior Carol Practice Sunday General Body Meeting at 12:30 pm Fri, 24th Nov Sunday School Annual Exam - To commence at 1:00 pm Fri, 1st Dec Junior Carol Practice SS Junior Carol 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm For further details contact Headmaster KM Abraham ( ) or Secretary Jones Daniel ( ) TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Regular Sunday School classes are held every Saturday from 10:15 am to 11:45am at the Trinity Church Compound. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4th November - World Sunday School Day, Holy Communion Service at Trinity Church led by Trinity SS. 24th November - Annual Exam (written) for classes 5-12 at Jebel 1.00 pm. 25th November - Annual Exam (oral) for classes KG 1 - Class 4 at Trinity Sunday School. Time 10:15 am 8th December - Birudh Exam at Jebel pm. 9th December - Christmas Programme. For further details contact Headmaster Alex Abraham on or Secretary Mini Susan Thomas on PARISH MISSION Parish Mission meets every Friday at am at the Bethel Carmel Hall. For further details please contact Secretary George Thomas DAY & DATE PROGRAM VENUE Fri - 03 Nov Regular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall Cottage Prayer at 1:30 pm Bethel Carmel Hall Thu - 09 Nov Night Prayer at 10:15 pm Bethel Carmel Hall Fri - 10 Nov Regular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall Fri - 17 Nov Fri - 24 Nov Regular Meeting at am (Joint Meeting with Sevika Sangham) Cottage Prayer at 6:30 pm Music Ministry - "A Journey Through The Life Of Sadhu Kochukunju Upadesi" - 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall It is Pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C.S. Lewis 5

6 ORGANISATION NEWS SEVIKA SANGHAM Sevika Sangham meets every Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening at five different areas as mentioned below. Unit 1 Sunday: Jebel Ali church at 08 am.jebel Ali Ind. Area / Jebel Ali FZ / Al Quoz / Gardens / Barsha / Al Warqa - Rashidiya / Ras Al Khor - International City. Contact: Mrs Mercy Varghese , Unit 2 Monday: Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / B / C / Bur Dubai A / B / Holy Trinity Area. Contact: Mrs. Mariamma Thomas , Unit 3 Saturday: Al Maktoum A / B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area / Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City. Contact: Mrs. Jancy Philip , Unit 4 Monday: Al Shaab A / B / Abu Hail - Mamzar / Al Nahda Dubai / Al Qusais A / B / Muhaisnah A / B / Al Twar. Contact: Mrs. Anitha John , Unit 5 3rd Sundays: Al Nahda Sharjah / Al Khan / King Faisal Street, Sharjah / Rolla - Ajman. Contact: Mrs. Shirley Achamma Joy , A combined meeting is held at Holy Trinity Church, Hall No.F-2 every 4th Monday of the month. For further details contact Secretary Mrs. Rachel Cherian , October 2nd Monday from 06pm-09pm Kalamela. SEVIKA SANGHAM FASTING PRAYER Sevika Sangham conducts fasting prayer every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays from 9.30 am to am at Holy Trinity Church (F2 hall). Please contact Convenor Mrs. Elsy Raju (Remany Raju) , YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Youth Fellowship Meetings will be held every Friday at am at Jebel Ali Parsonage. Couples Fellowship: This month's couples fellowship will be held on Friday, 3rd November 7.30 pm at the residence of Reeny & Kevin Daniel. Speaker: Rev. Sajesh Mathew. Cottage Fellowship: This month's cottage fellowship will be held on Friday, 10th November 7.30 pm at the residence of Nikhil Biju Koshy. Speaker: Rev. Sajesh Mathew. Mission Trip: This year YF plans to visit various Mission Fields in Hoskote, Shivanapura, Devanahalli from 30th Nov to 2nd Dec For further details, please contact Sam / Kevin Interested to be a part of the Dubai Mar Thoma YF Group, please feel free to contact the YF Secretary: Kevin / kevin.daniel16@gmail.com SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP The Senior Citizen's Fellowship monthly meeting for November is scheduled as TALENT NIGHT WITH CARE AND SHARE PROGRAME at pm on Wednesday, at EMTM HALL, MAR THOMA CHURCH, JEBEL ALI. Requesting all senior citizens (above 55 years) to attend the meeting with prayers. For further details pls contact O. T. Mathukutty on CHOIR Parish Choir - Malayalam: Practice is held on every Friday from pm at Easow Mar Timotheos Hall. Saturday Choir Practice at Trinity Church Compound is held before the morning service. For further details please contact: Koshy C. Thariyan Parish Choir - English: Practice is held in Church every Friday after English Worship from 2.30 pm onwards. For further details please contact: Jeevan Zachariah Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them. - Elisabeth Elliot

7 ORGANISATION NEWS YUVAJANA SAKHYAM Yuvajana Sakhyam meets every Friday at 10:45 am at Bethanya Hall after Service. Encouraging all Yuvajana Sakhyam members of our parish to participate in the regular activities of Sakhyam. For further details, please contact Please contact YS secretary Anson Mathews on or through Job Cell Convener: Sanoj Samuel on or DATES PROGRAMMES REMARKS 03 - Nov Kalamela Non-Musical Cottage 6.30 pm 10 - Nov Kalamela -Bible Quiz 17 - Nov Regular am Career Guidance Seminar Dr. B S Warrier from 3.00 to 9.00 pm 24 - Nov Clean Up the World Mr. B.S Warrier WARRIER S GUIDE TO CAREER SUCESS AN EXPERT TALK INTO THE INSIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose. - Rick Warren 7

8 PARISH NEWS A hearty welcome all new members to the Mar Thoma Parish Dubai. Please keep in touch with the Vicars and respective prayer group leaders of the Church. AJITH THOMAS A Al Maktoum- A Jerusalem MTC, Kurathikad ARAVIND GEORGE PHILIP Al Barsha St. Thomas MTC, Pattoor A494 BOSE OOMMEN ISSAC B Jumeirah Tabore MTC, Thachampara JERRIN VARGHESE J Kuwait Hospital Immanuel MTC, Pandanad JOSE THOMAS Al Towar MTC, Jaipur J682 JOYAL SABU Al Quoz Anchal Jerusalem MTC, Kannancode J683 JOJIN JOY J Jebel Ali Ind. Area/ DIP Jerusalem MTC, Kurathikad LIJO CHERIYAN L Al Barsha Ebenezer MTC, Moothedam MATHEW THOMAS Al Quoz Christos MTC, Ranny NIKHIL GEORGE RAJU Jebel Ali Free Zone Anchal Jerusalem MTC, Kannancode M723 N051 MINU THOMAS M Jebel Ali Ind. Area/ DIP St. Thomas MTC, Kidangannur PRAKASH VARGHESE P Bur Dubai- B St. Thomas MTC, Niranam REJIN K JOHN R Al Quoz MTC Valiyapally, Chengannur SAM MATHEW S Karama-B St. Thomas MTC, Kattanam RENJITH V. THOMAS R Al Shaab- A Poovathur St. Paul's MTC, Varayannoor SHIBU JOHN S Gardens Trinity MTC, Mekkozhoor SAJITH KOSHY S Jebel Ali Ind. Area/ DIP Jerusalem MTC, Kurathikad THOMAS VARGHESE T Satwa All Saints MTC, Kampamcodu 8 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7

9 If you would like to place an advertisement in the new Parish Directory, please send a mail to parishdirectory2018@gmail.com and we will get back to you soon. PARISH CONVENTION 2017 DATA FORM FOR PARISH DIRECTORY 2018 PARISH NEWS Log on to Click on the Parish Directory icon Read through the guidelines carefully Fill all the relevant details Attach your latest family photograph in the size mentioned Click Submit You will get a confirmation mail on successful submission FAREWELL LAST DATE FOR RECIEVING FORMS: November 10th, 2017 Mr. Roy Abraham & Mrs. Annie Roy (A067) of Abu Hail / Mamzar prayer group are leaving to settle back in Kerala after 41 years in the UAE. They will continue to worship at the Ebenzer Mar Thoma Church Kavumbhagom. CORRECTION FROM PREVIOUS BULLETIN: Mr. Varghese K.V. & Mrs. Molamma Varghese (V 188) of Al Maktoum-A prayer group have gone back to Kerala and will continue to be part of the Mar Thoma Sleeba Church, Kaviyoor. In the last Bulletin it was mentioned as Kuriyanoor instead of Kaviyoor. On behalf of The Mar Thoma Parish, Dubai we thank the families for their fellowship over the last years and wish them God s blessing in their new place. Our Parish Convention was held from the 7th to 9th of October at the Jebel Ali Church. Mr. Oommen John from the Ebenezer Mar Thoma Church, Thrissur led the Convention and gave us thought-provoking messages. Large number of our Parish members took time to attend the Convention on all three days. Praying that the messages we heard will help us to lead Christ centric lives. We may be certain that whatever God has made prominent in His Word, He intended to be conspicuous in our lives. - Charles Spurgeon 9

10 SEVIKA SANGHAM UAE CENTRE KALAMELA OVERALL WINNERS Sevika Sangham Dubai Shakha won the overall first prize at the UAE Centre Kalamela which was held in Fujairah Emmanuel Mar Thoma Church on 27 October. Our Sevika Sangham also got the first prize in Malayalam Bible reading, first prize in Bible Quiz and 2nd prize in Group Song and 2nd prize in English Elocution. Congratulations to all Sevika Sangham members and may this victory bring glory to our Lord. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP NEWS Dubai Youth Fellowship led the monthly Parish Mission Night Prayer on Thursday, 19th October, at Jebel Ali Church. This was a special prayer for 10th & 12th std. students and the prayer time was a blessing to all attendees including YF members. BEST PARISH AWARD Dubai Mar Thoma Parish was honoured as the Best Parish for the last year by our earlier Diocese, Kunnamkulam - Malabar. On behalf of the Parish, Church office bearers of the last year received the trophy. YUVAJANA SAKHYAM EVENTS LAST MONTH Yuvajana Sakhyam members had a day outing and retreat recently at a farm house where 70+ Sakhyam members participated under the leadership of our Youth Chaplain Rev. Sajesh Mathews. Praising God for a wonderful time of fellowship. Youth Sunday: DMTYS lead the Worship Service during the Youth Week last month. After the Friday Worship Service Mr. Oommen John (Parish Convention Speaker) addressed the Sakhyam gathering on the topic Karuna Thedunnavarkku Kavalakenda Yuvathwam SUNDAY SCHOOL WINNERS AT EXPLORE 2017 Dubai Mar Thoma Sunday School won the Overall Championship at the UAE Centre Sunday school ArtsFest competition - Explore 2017, held at Al Ain Mar Thoma Church on 21st October Hearty Congratulations to all participants and winners. Thanks to the Convenors, SS staff members and Parents who worked hard towards this achievement. 10 Where I was born and where and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done with where I have been that should be of interest. - D.L. Moody

11 PARISH NEWS CONDOLENCES Mr. M.S. Kurian, 68 years (former Secretary of the Dubai Mar Thoma Parish and member of Hor Al Anz / Garden City prayer Group) passed away on 15 th October, 2017 in Dubai. Funeral was held on 18 th October, 2017 at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kozhencherry. Mr. N.M. Thomas, 80 years, father of Mr. Thampi Thomas - Reji (Jumeirah prayer group) passed away on 3rd September. Funeral was held on 7 th September at Salem MTC, Chachhipunna, Pathanapuram. Mrs. Annamma George, 83 years, mother of Mr. Roy George Abraham (Al Nahda-Sharjah prayer group) passed away 1 st October. Funeral was held on 4th October at Nazareth Mar Thoma Church, Ranni. Mr. M.C. Chacko, 89 years, father of Mrs. Rosamma Abraham (Holy Trinity Area prayer group) passed away on 7 th October, Funeral was held on 8th October, 2017 at Kudamaloor. Mrs. Lalitha Alex, 64 years, mother of Mrs. Susan Alex (Muhaisnha-B prayer group) passed away on 7 th October, Funeral was held on 11th October at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kollaka. Mr. P.I. Issac, 86 years, father of Mrs. Mini George (Al Ghusais-A prayer group) passed away on 16 th October, Funeral was held on 18 th October, 2017 at Trikkunnathu Seminary, Aluva. Mrs. Mary Mammen, 68 years, mother of Mrs. Beena Susan Mathew (Karama-C prayer group) passed away on 17 th October '17. Funeral was held on 19 th October at Mrs. Annieamma Benny, 59 years wife of Mr. Benny P. Skariah (Abu Hail/Mamzar prayer group member) passed away on 30 th October, 2017 in Dubai. Funeral held on 3 rd November, 2017 at Trinity Mar Thoma Church, Mekozhoor. Jerusalam Mar Thoma Church, Kuttapuzha. Mr. Samuel George, 59 years, father of Mr. Jijin George Samuel & Ms. Jinu Elizabeth Samuel (Al Quoz prayer group) passed away on 15 th October, 207. Funeral was held on 18th October, 2017 at Elanthoor Mar Thoma Valiyapally. Mrs. Mariamma George, 96 years, mother-in-law of Mrs. Laila Kuruvilla (Al Nahda-Dubai prayer group) passed away on 20th October. Funeral was held on 24 th October at Bethel Mar Thoma Church, Kadaikadu, Chengannur. Mrs. Kunjamma Abraham, 79 years, mother of Mr. Giji Abraham (Jumeirah prayer group) passed away on 24 th Oct. Funeral was held on 27 th Oct at Shantipuram Bethel Mar Thoma Church. Mr. Thomas Mathew, 77 years, father of Mr. Anil Thomas (Jumeirah prayer group) passed away on 26 th Oct. Funeral was held on 30 th Oct. at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Puliyur. Mrs. Annamma Chacko, 87 years, mother of Mrs. Annamma Thomas (Al Maktoum-B prayer group) passed away on 28 th Oct. Funeral was held on 29 th Oct at Pattoor Mar Thoma Church, Trivandrum. Dubai Mar Thoma Parish expresses heart-felt condolences to the bereaved family members on the sad demise of their beloved ones. May our Almighty Lord strengthen and comfort them. PONNADA FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Our parish members who have completed 60 years of age and not yet received the PONNADA from our church are requested to kindly give their names to SCF Secretary, Mathukutty, or Edavaka Secretary on or before in order to honor them during our Parish Day Celebration on 15th December JEEVAMRUTHAM BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: An easy-learning Bible correspondence course in association with Episcopal Jubilee Institute - Kompady. Please make use of this valuable opportunity to learn the word of God in simple and systematic steps. For more details about this course please contact Convener Mr. Aji Mathew Contact No or Parish Mission officials. When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. - G.K. Chesterton 11

12 1 2 BUS ROUTES (REVISED WEF OCTOBER 2016) BUS ROUTE Al Nadha - Al Ghusais - Al Shaab - Clock Tower Al Baraha - Marcopolo Hotel - Al Maktoum Hospital - Naif Road - Al Riqqa 3 Sonapur - Rashidiya 4 Bur Dubai - Karama - Satwa 5 Al Quoz CO-ORDINATORS Mr. Girish Mathews Mr. Johnson Philip Mr. Biju John Mr. Babu Varghese (Bobban) Mr. Mammen V. J / Mr. K.I. Joseph (Jose) / Mr. Aljith Mr. Aby Jacob Mr. Varughese A. T Mr. Gracious Paul Mr. Thomas Varghese (Saji) Mr. Jose Varghese International City Mr. Nithin Johnson Dubai Investment Park Mr. Raju Yohannan Jebel Ali Industrial Area Mr. Monachen Varghese Mr. Alexander George Mr. Babu Varghese Jebel Ali Free Zone (South Accomodation) Mr. Jose Jebel Ali Free Zone (North, West Old Acco.) Mr. Thampan Chacko For more details contact BUS CONVENOR: M. A. Abraham KARUTHAL: Karuthal is a local project to share with the concerns among the less privileged in the UAE. Members interested in using their time and God given gifts in sharing with their needs and concerns are welcome to become a part of this team. For further details contact Convenor Mr. John OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR : Mr. M. A. Abraham (Vice President) Mr. Alexander Mathai (Secretary) Mr. Joseph John (Trustee) Mr. Saji George (Accountant) Mr. Sam Michael (Lay Leader - Malayalam) Mr. Biju Sam (Lay Leader - English) For any Church updates & any other information please feel free to contact the Vicars or any of the above. Rev. Thomas Zachariah (Vicar) Jebel Ali Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: M: E: thomaszac65@gmail.com For more information, please contact: Rev. Joe Mathew (Asst. Vicar) Dubai Al Nahda Parsonage Flat # 303, Bin Juma -1, Al Nahda T: M: E: joemathewachen@yahoo.in CARETAKERS: Shaji , John Rev. Sajesh Mathews (Youth Chaplain) Sharjah Al Nahda Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: M: E: sajeshachen@gmail.com For private circulation only. The Mar Thoma Parish, P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE Church Office: mtpdxb1@eim.ae Web: