MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT VICAR S DESK KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEETING The 3rd Kaisthana Samithi meeting for the year 2014-15 will be held at the Easow Mar Timotheos Hall on Friday, 26th September 2014 starting at 2.30 pm. All Kaisthana Samithi members are requested to attend. All things are difficult before they are easy. - Thomas Fuller, M.D.
CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE Date Theme 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Area 04-Sept-14 05-Sept-14 06-Sept-14 Education for Liberation Education Sunday Proverbs 8:1-12 Acts 8:26-38 Colossians 1:24-29 Karama A King Faisal Road Karama B 11- Sept-14 12-Sept-14 13-Sept-14 Church of South India (CSI) Day-Unity in Witness Ezekiel 37:15-22 1 John 3:1-12 Ephesians 4:1-6 Gardens Al Twar Barsha 18-Sep-14 19-Sep-14 20-Sep-14 Women as change makers Sevika Sangham Day Numbers 27:1-11 Acts 16:11-15 Romans 16:1-16 Sevika Sangham Sevika Sangham Sevika Sangham 25-Sep-14 26-Sep-14 27-Sep-14 Accepting the Elderly (Senior Citizens Day) Isaiah 40:21-31 Ephesians 6:1-9 1 Timothy 5:1-10 Senior Citizen Day Senior Citizen Day Senior Citizen Day 02-Oct-14 03-Oct-14 04-Oct-14 The Sacrament of Baptism Exodus 14:15-31 Romans 6:1-11 Titus 3:3-8 Karama C Jebel Ali Free Zone Satwa 09-Oct-14 10-Oct-14 11-Oct-14 Witness of the people of God (Voluntary Evangelists Day) Amos 7:10-27 1 Peter 2:1-10 1 Peter 2:1-10 Parish Mission Day Parish Mission Day Parish Mission Day 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) 12.30 pm (1st, 2nd & 4th Friday s) FRIDAY S Matins Worship Service (English) 12.30 pm (3rd & 5th Friday s) SATURDAY S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 am (Holy Trinity Church, Oud Mehta Road) MALANKARA SABHA THARAKA: Mar Thoma Church publication Malankara Sabha Tharaka for yearly or renewal of subscription please contact the Co-ordinators: Jobi Joshua 050-6983405 and Sam Michael 050-6266150. BHADRASANA PRAKASHAM: You can get news and latest developments on our Diocese through the Bhadrasana Prakasham. For subscription please contact our church secretary Mr. Biju Mathew. I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. - Louisa May Alcott
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY Contact Details : 055-753 4150 e-mail: bijuadur1@gmail.com God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry it s weight. - Reggie White
PARISH MISSION Parish Mission meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Carmel Hall. ORGANISATION NEWS Friday, 5th Sep Thursday, 11th Sep Friday, 12th Sep Friday, 19th Sep Friday, 19th Sep Friday, 26th Sep Regular Meeting Night prayer Evng. Jibi Thomas Kuruvilla will share word of God Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Cottage prayer will be held at 6.30 pm Regular Meeting For further details please contact Mr. Abraham George (Babu) on 050 505 5295. SEVIKA SANGHAM Sevika Sangham meets every Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening at four different areas as mentioned below. Unit 1 Sunday: Jebel Ali Ind. Area / Jebel Ali FZ / Al Quoz /Gardens / Barsha / Al Warqa-Rashidiya/ Ras Al Khor-International City. Unit 2 Monday: Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / B / C / Bur Dubai A / B / Holy Trinity Area. Unit 3 Saturday: Al Maktoum A / Al Maktoum /B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area / Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City. Unit 4 Monday: Al Shaab A / Al Shaab B / Abu Hail-Mamzar / Al Nahda Dubai / Al Ghusais A / Al Ghusais B / Muhaisnah A / Muhaisnah B / Al Towar / Al Nahda Sharjah / Al Khan / King Faisal, Sharjah / Rola-Ajman. 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. Molly Daniel 050 274 4730 Sevika Sangham Week: Service Assistance by Sevika Sangham on 18, 19 & 20 September, 2014. Special meeting for all Medical Staff at EMT Hall on 26.09.2014 at 10.15 am. All medical staff are requested to attend this meeting. FASTING PRAYER Sevika Sangham conducts fasting prayer every Wednesday from 9.30 am 12.00 pm at different areas. Please contact Convener Mrs. Elsy Chacko 04 335 0766 / 050 880 2731. CHOIR Parish Choir - Malayalam practice will be held on every Friday from 12.30 pm. And Saturday Choir Practice at Trinity Church Compound (Hall C3) after the service. For further details please contact: Mr. Koshy C. Thariyan on 050 237 4688. Parish Choir -English practice will be held on every Friday after English Service from 2.30 pm. For further details please contact: Mr. Oommen John on 050 654 3931. Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. - Joshua J. Marine
ORGANISATION NEWS YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Youth Fellowship meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Jebel Ali Parsonage. We would like to encourage all the youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Secretary, Dr. Blissen Mathew 052 995 2285. 1. Pre-Marital Counseling: A one day pre-marital counseling retreat will be held on Friday, Sept. 05, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Rev. Roby Jacob and various other speakers will be taking different sessions. The retreat will end with dinner. Contact Ajoy on 055-998 8684 for further details. 2. Cottage Fellowship: The cottage fellowship for this month will be on Saturday, Sept. 06, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the home of Shibu & Berin in Deira. The meeting will be lead by Rapture. Kindly contact Shibu at 050-910 5257 for further details. 3. Couples Fellowship: Couples fellowship will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the home of Rengith & Jackselin in The Gardens. The meeting will be lead by Sybil Aunty from Sharjah Mar Thoma Church. Contact Rengith at 050-805 2343 for further details. The first UAE Mar Thoma Centre Youth Fellowship Meeting for this year is on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Sharjah Marthoma Church. For transport arrangements and further details, contact Reuben Kurien on 055-689 6464. 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 usual activities of Sakhyam. For futher details, please contact YS Secretary Mr. Aji Thomas on 055 726 7485. Programmes for September 2014 PROGRAMMES LED BY OTHERS 5th Sep. Combined meeting with Sevika Sangham 12th Sep. Swararaagam / Onasadhya 19th Sep. Heavenly Voice Audition Test 26th Sep. Educative Session for members in the Medical Field. 3rd to 5th Oct 18th Gulf Marthoma Youth Conference @ Sharjah MTYS Rev.Roby J Mathew Mr. Jibu Thomas, Mr. Roji Mathew Mr. Roji Mathew (Convener) & Mr. Anil Thomas George. Sevika Sangham with support of Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Thomas Abraham & Mr. Aji Thomas (Dubai Shakha Coordinators) Onasadhya Coupon sale and road show by Sharjah MTYS for 18th Gulf Conf. Cultural Programmes at EMT Hall Birthday Celebration for month of September. Dubai Sakha is participating in Short film contest and Talent Night as well. There Dear is no past, justification thank you without for your sanctification, lessons, Dear no future, forgiveness I m ready, without Dear renewal God, thank of life, you no for real another faith from chance. which - the fruits of new obedience Anonymous do not grow. Martin Luther
SUNDAY SCHOOL ORGANISATION NEWS MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL, DUBAI AT JEBEL ALI CHURCH Sunday School regular classess will start from Friday, 5th September 2014. Arts Festival Dates for Sep 2014 a. 12th Sep Essay competition for 11th & 12th Std b. 19th Sep Memory verse competition c. 26th Sep Instrumental Music Arts Festival Finals have now been moved to 17th October from earlier scheduled date of 3rd October. Please contact Arts Festival convener Lijo Mathai 050 4671555 for further details. Bible quest competition is scheduled to be held on 10th October. This is a written competition which is open for std 7 to std 12 students. The portion for the quiz is from the book of Daniel and Acts of the Apostles. 75% of the questions would be from the two books given and 25% would be from church history. For further details contact Mr. N A Abraham (Headmaster) 050 4582039 or Mr. Sunil Varghese (Secretary) 050 6787151 TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Sunday School regular classess will start from Saturday, 6th September 2014. Welcome back to Trinity Sunday School. We hope that all of you had a great holiday and are fully refreshed for the rest of the Sunday School year. We had two blessed events during these holidays Summer camp and the VBS. As we start our classes, let it be our prayer that God blesses each child to deliver to the best of their abilities. Memory verse event will be held on 27th September 2014. The verses for the event is available in the Arts Festival 2014 document, circulated in the beginning of the year. Bible Quiz Event will be held in October. The portion for the quiz is book of Daniel and Acts of the Apostles. Explore 2014, UAE Centre Arts Competition is tentatively scheduled for Oct 25th 2014 (subject to change based on the Public Holiday). For further details contact Mr. Ashwin Abraham (Headmaster) 055 109 7421 or Mrs. Asha Jacob (Secretary) 050 450 8446. SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP Regular Meeting will be held at Tulip Inn Hotel on September 24th at 8.00 pm and the meeting will be presided by Rev. Dr. Daniel Mammen Achen. For further details please contact Mr. K. G. Mathai 050 584 1639. Requesting all Senior Citizens Fellowship members to attend the meeting. KARUTHAL Karuthal is a local project to support the less privileged community in UAE. Members interested in using their time and God given gifts in helping those who are needy are welcome to become a part of this team. For further details contact the Convenor Mr. Saji Thomas 052 777 5570 Many are the plans in a person s heart, but it is the Lord s purpose that prevails. - Proverbs 19:2
PARISH NEWS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2014 Sep 5 Friday 10.30 am Jebel Ali Sunday School opening after summer vacation Jebel Ali Sep 5 Friday 2.00 pm Outreach Mission Sep 6 Saturday 10.30 am Trinity Sunday School opening after summer vacation Trinity Compound Sep 19 Friday 8.00 am Savika Sangham Dinam Jebel Ali Sep 26 Friday 8.00 am Senior Citizen Day Jebel Ali Sep 26 Friday 2.30 pm Third Kaisthana Samithi Meeting EMT Hall, Jebel Ali Mr. P.E Joseph (80 years,) Puthuchira house, Trivandrum, father of Mr. Roy Joseph and Mr. Rejoy Joseph, Bur Dubai A prayer group. Mr. Y George (87 years) Pulikkottil House, Channappetta, father of Mr. George, Abu Hail/Al Mamzar prayer group. Mr. K.V George (79 years) Kochuparambu House, Thadiyoor, father of Mr. Shibu George, Al Maktoum A prayer group. Mr. P.T George (89 years), Poozhikkalayil House, Kumbanad, father of Mr. Thomas P George, Sharjah Al Khan prayer group and father of Mrs. Laila Koshy, Bur Dubai A prayer group. Prof. Annie Philip (76 years), Onam Pallil House, Chegannoor, mother-in-law of Mr. Mohan George Pulithitta, Barsha prayer group. Mr. Alexander (72 Years), Cherukara House, Manimala, father of Mr. Mathew Alexander, Karama A prayer group. Mr. K.V. Thomas (87 years), Kalathoor house, Kozhancheri, father in law of Mr. Jacob Cherian, Horlanz/ Garden City prayer group. Mr. P.A. Chacko (83 years, ), Panachayil House, Thiruvalla, father of Mr. P.C. Chacko, Al Shab. B prayer group and father-in-law of Mr. P.G.Mathews, Al Ghusis B prayer group. Mr. Mathen Samuel (66 years), Thegazhikathu House, Trivandrum, father-in-law of Dr. Raji CONDOLENCES Mathew, Barsha prayer group and father-in-law of Dr. Eapen, Holy Trinity area prayer group. Mrs. Saramma (58 years), Konathu House, Channapetta, mother-in-law of Mr. Yohannan Abraham, Al Ghusais A prayer group. Mr. M.k. George Vaidyan (90 years), Mangalasseril House, Thevalakkara, father of Mr.Koshy Vaidyan, Al Tawar prayer group. Mrs. Gracy Thomas (69 years), Idathil Kizhakkethil House, Kozhancheri, mother-in-law of Mr. Sajan Mathew, Al Tawar prayer group. Mr. Baby G Varghese (72 years), Bhopal, mother-in-law of Mr. Renny Ninan, Al Nadha Sharjah prayer group. Mr. Jacob Varghese (74 years), Oram Velil House, Thiruvalla, Father of Mr. Jacob Joby Varghese, Bur Dubai B Prayer group. Mr. Johny Varghese (78 years), Madathiparampil House, Ranni, father of Mr. John Varghese, Frij Muraar prayer group. Mr. Jacob Varghese (74 years), Oram Velil House, Thiruvalla, father of Mr. Jacob Joby Varghese, Bur Dubai B prayer group. Mrs. Sussy Varghese (72 years), Naluvelil House, Trivandrum, mother of Mr. Siby Kurian Varghese, Karama C prayer group and Mr. Thomas Varghese, Clock Tower prayer group. 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. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world - C. S. Lewis
From the Medical Desk by Dr. Abey Abraham EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE (EVD) Ebola is a river in Western Africa where the disease was first found in 1976. The Bat is thought to harbor the virus and it transmits to primates- monkeys via half eaten fallen fruit. When man comes in contact with these animals by touch or eating meat he is infected and then there is further man to man transmission by contact. Transmission by air is unlikely. Symptoms start within 10 days after contracting the virus, with a fever, sore throat, muscle pain and headaches. Vomiting, diarrhoea & rash follow, along with decreased functioning of the liver & kidneys. About 50% of affected people may begin to bleed both internally and externally leading to the deadly complication known as Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever. Death will result from multiple organ failure and bleeding. Diagnosis is from the medical history of travel and exposure to wildlife and the lab isolation of virus by PCR tests or detection of virus proteins by ELISA tests from blood or fluids from the patient. A person is contagious even after death so handling bodies & tribal burial rituals also contribute to transmission. Prevention is very important as EVD is very contagious and has high mortality (approx. 50%). Avoiding physical contact, using gloves & hand washing with soap are some very simple and effective measures. Boiling for 5 minutes eliminates Ebola. Due to lack of proper equipment and hygienic practices, largescale epidemics have occurred mostly in poor, isolated areas without modern hospitals or well-educated medical staff. There is no specific treatment or Vaccine yet but new research is on-going. Presently treatment aims at supportive care to relieve pain and fever, oxygen support, control dehydration and prevent bleeding tendency. Two experimental drugs called Z-MAPP and TKM EBOLA are being tried. We have introduced this as a regular coloumn for the benefit of our readers. This is a series of articles which will hopefully increase health awareness among our members and hopefully lead to a change in perspective and focus on better health practices. All suggestions are welcome. FAREWELL HEALTH AWARENESS Our senior member Mr. Varghese Philip Chiramel and family is going back to Kerala on 8th Sep 2014 after living 39 years in Dubai. He has been very active member and served our parish in various positions, 20 years in VBS as Security staff, served as Al Qusais area committee member for 2 years and elected and served as Diocesan Assembly Member in 2002 and 2011. Their sons Jijo Chiramel & family and Jino Chiramel & family will be continuing as our parish members. Daughter Jisha Chiramel & family settled in Canada. He hails from Mulakkuzha, Chengannor and his home parish is St. Thomas MTC Mulakkuzha.Their contact address in India will be +91 8891334022 and we wish them a blessed and peaceful life. Our senior member Mr. J. G. Varghese and family is going back to Kerala on 26th Sep 2014 after living Dubai for 38 years. He hails from Mavelikkara and his home parish is Thazhakkara Marthoma Church, Mavelikkara. He has been very active member of our parish and served in various positions, 22 years in Sunday School, 10 years as area committee member in Naif Road and Frij Murar areas and trustee, accountant and auditor in our parish. Their son Jaison & family and daughter Jeena & family will be continuing as our members. Their contact address in India will be +91 479 2342877 and our wishes and prayers for a blessed and peaceful life. Be assured if you walk with Him, and look to Him and expect help from Him, He will never fail you. - George Muller
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Name Mobile Contact Prayer Group Home Parish Ref. No. Name Mobile Contact Prayer Group Home Parish Ref. No. ANISH C THOMAS A-439 052-9341 791 International City St. John s MTC, Karukachal, Kottayam CYRIL C MATHEW C-218 056 6983 495 Jebel Ali Dip St. Thomas MTC, Kozhencherry JERRY JOHN J-604 055 5016 976 Karama A Pazhavangadikara Immanuel MTC, Ranni JOBIN C. JOY J-607 055 6765 933 Jebel Ali Free Zone Emmanuel MTC, Edakkara, Malappuram BIBIN V. MONACHAN B-126 056 2325 366 Jebel Ali Free Zone Mukhathala MTC, Kureeppally, Kollam GEORGE VARGHESE G-326 050 7394 686 Al Maktoum MTC Abu Dhabi JIJO PHILIP CHIRAMEL J-605 050 8711 244 Al Ghusais B NITIN T VARGHESE N-039 052 7573 236 Bur Dubai B St. Thomas MTC, Thiruvalla NOBLE M NINAN N-040 052 8661 505 Al Nahda, Sharjah Thalavady St. John s MTC, Neerattupuram REJI BABY R-103 055 8802 406 Jebel Ali Free Zone Immanuel MTC, Chengamanadu ROSHAN THOMAS JOHN R-105 Sharjah Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Mannady SIBI SKARIA S-336 055 9435 007 Jebel Ali Free Zone St. Thomas MTC, Naranganam, Kozhencherry TIJU K. SAMUEL T-598 052 9936 170 Al Nahda Sharjah St. Thomas MTC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai JINO PHILIP CHIRAMEL J-606 050 4265 274 Al Ghusais B RINSON RAJAN PHILIP R-104 06 5396 561 Al Quoz St. Thomas MTC, Mangalam, Chengannur SHEBI VARGHESE S-335 050 4293 421 Karama C St. Thomas MTC, Kallimel, Mavelikara THOMAS P. ISSAC T-597 050 2781 291 Al Maktoum St. Thomas MTC, Keezhvaipur OOMMEN MATHEW O-075 050 2880 274 Gardens Al Barsha St. Thomas MTC, Kozhencherry We welcome all new members to our Parish. Please keep in touch with the Vicars and respective prayer group leaders of the Church. God always has something for you - A key for every problem, a light for every shadow, a relief for every sorrow, a plan for every tomorrow.
INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS OF AUGUST 2014 COUPON INAUGURATION Indian Independence Day at our Church was celebrated by the Yuvajana Sakhyam with a flag hoisting by Very Rev. K. O. Philipose in the presence of our Vicar Rev. Dr. Daniel Mammen and Asst. Vicar Rev. Benny V. Abraham. Many of the Sakhyam members attended the flag hoisting ceremony. Yuvajana Sakhyam Onasadhya coupon inaugration was done last week. Here you see the first coupon being handed over to Mr. Titus Pullooran from our Vicar Rev. Dr. Daniel Mammen in the presence of our Asst. Vicar Rev. Benny V. Abraham and other Sakhyam members. Onasadhya will be held on 12th Sept. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 Vacation Bible School 2014 was held at our Church between 22nd and 29th August 2014. The theme this year was Treasures in Clay. Around 650 students and over 150 teachers and volunteers participated this year s VBS. Rev. Byju Samuel was the VBS Director. The joy on the faces of our children, enthusiasm of our teaching community, the dedication of the VBS team, commitment of our parents, the festive ambience created around the church all added to the excitement of this year s VBS which ended with a colourful finale last Friday. Let us keep all the children in prayer that they will grow to be treasures for our Lord. Above all else guard your heart, because everything you do, flows from it - Proverbs 4: 23
AN OUTREACH MISSION Adding another milestone to our church ministry, the month of August saw the inauguration of a new programme called as Outreach Mission. Our Vicar Rev. Dr. Daniel Mammen inaugurated the Outreach MIssion Programme last month. The objective of this programme is to provide medical aids, counselling and arrange regular visits to support various needs of less privileged community living in bachelor accommodation and other areas and moreover to bring them close to church and church activities. The plan is to reach out to the camps once a month and meet with them and fellowship with them. BUS ROUTE BUS ROUTES For more information, please contact CO-ORDINATORS International City (New Route) Mr. Gipsy George 055-938 6591, Mr. Saji George 050-802 9705 Al Nadha - Al Ghusais Al Shaab Rajan John 050-478 0328 Al Maktoum Hospital Kurian Thomas 050-459 4686, Santhosh Cherian 050-977 9265 Water Tank-Al Riqa Naif Road Thomas Zacharia 050-476 4291 Bur Dubai Karama - Satwa Joseph P 050-949 2770 (Bur Dubai) Dinil 055-3517237(Karama), Bijoy 050-5887096 (Satwa) Al Quoz Thomas Varghese 050-8700279, Gracious Paul 050-6988607 Sonapur - Rashidiya Mammen V. J. 055-215 7279, K.J. Joseph (Jose) 050-785 0567 / 055-121 3116 Jebel Ali Free Zone Sunny Markose 050-755 2395, Jiju 050-728 3871 Jebel Ali FZ South Main Gate Jose 050-955 2051, Babu Varghese 050-505 7305 Dubai Investment Park Cherian John 055-474 6461, Raju Yohannan 055-525 9250 Jebel Ali Industrial Area Monachan Varghese 055-472 4505, Alex 050-694 1182 For more details contact BUS CONVENOR: Mr. Titus Pulooran 050 652 3243 (M) Rev. Dr. Daniel Mammen (Vicar) Jebel Ali Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: 04-884 5231, F: 04-884 5234 M: 050-552 1899 E: danielmammen64@gmail.com Rev. Benny V. Abraham (Asst. Vicar) Al Nahda Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: 04-239 7112, F: 04-239 7113 M: 050-458 2187 E: aasishaardra@gmail.com Caretakers: Shaji 050-889 5820, John 052-839 8832 Rev. Roby Jacob Mathew (Youth Chaplain) Sharjah Chaplain Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: 06-545 4858 M: 050-221 4400 E: revrobyjm@gmail.com Contact Numbers: Mr. Titus Pulooran (Vice President), 050 6523243 email: titus3g@gmail.com, Mr. Mathews Abraham (Trustee), 050 1630 044, e-mail: joykumbanad@yahoo.com, Mr. Mathews P. S. (Accountant) 050 459 9082, email: blitzsunny@gmail.com For Strictly private circulation only. The Mar Thoma Parish, P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE Church Office Tel: 04-884 5233 Website: www.dubaimarthomaparish.org