VOLUME 350 / FEBRUARY 2019 The Word of God is alive and powerful! It will set you free, comfort you, heal you and free your soul! All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
MESSAGE FROM VICAR 2 The more you read the Bible; and the more you meditate on it, the more you will be astonished with it. - Charles Spurgeon
LECTIONARY & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE DATE THEME FIRST LESSON SECOND LESSON EPISTLE GOSPEL ASSISTANCE 7-Feb-19 8-Feb-19 9-Feb-19 Community that has to be prepared for the Word of God Deuteronomy 31:9-13 Acts 16:19-34 Romans 1:8-17 St. Luke 8:9-15 Intl. City / Ras Al Khor Al Towar Clock Tower 14-Feb-19 15-Feb-19 16-Feb-19 Creation that reveals God s Glory Genesis 2:1-9 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Colossians 1:26-29 St. Matthew 6:25-30 Hor Al Anz/Garden City Al Barsha Kuwait Hospital 21-Feb-19 22-Feb-19 23-Feb-19 Fall of Creation Genesis 11:1-9 Ephesians 2:1-10 Romans 8:18-25 St. Luke 10:10-16 Al Khan Al Quoz Rolla/Ajman 28-Feb-19 1-Mar-19 2-Mar-19 Lent: Time of redemption Isaiah 58:1-14 Romans 2:1-10 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 St. John 2:1-11 Al Moktoum A Jumeriah Al Shaab A 7-Mar-19 8-Mar-19 9-Mar-19 Creation that reveals God s Glory Isaiah 29:15-24 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 1 John 4:11-21 St. Matthew 5:21-27 Al Shaab B Satwa Al Warqaa/Rashidiya 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 SATURDAY S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 7.30 am (Holy Trinity Church, Oud Mehta Road) 11th KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEETING The 11th Kaisthana Samithi meeting for the year 2018-19 at will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 2.30 pm the Easow Mar Timotheos Memorial Hall. All Kaisthana Samithi members are requested to attend the meeting with prayers. MALANKARA SABHA THARAKA: Mar Thoma Church publication Malankara Sabha Tharaka for yearly or renewal of subscription please contact the coordinator: Jobi Joshua 050-698 3405. 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. Jacob Nainan @ 050-657 8625. I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. - Psalm 119:15-16 3
MESSAGE FROM PARISH SECRETARY 4 Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night. - George Herbert
TRINITY MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School s regular classes are being held every Saturday from 10.15 am to 11.45 am after the Holy Communion Service at Holy Trinity Church, Oud Metha, Dubai. PROGRAMMES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2019 ORGANISATION NEWS DATE SPECIAL EVENTS / COMMON GATHERING (10.15 to 10.50 am) INDIVIDUAL CLASS (11.00 to 11.45 am) Parents Forum (10.30 11.30 am) A study from the Book of Hebrews 2nd Feb Common gathering / Singing Individual Class Rev.Joe Mathew (Introduction) Rev.Sajesh Mathews (Class) 9th Feb Annual Picnic 2019 (KG1 to Grade 6) Common gathering/ Individual Class (Grade 7 to Grade 12) No Parents Forum on account of Picnic 16th Feb Colouring & Drawing Event / Essay Writing Individual Class Rev. Joe Mathew (Class) Common gathering / 23rd Feb Individual Class Rev. Siju. C. Philip (Class) Singing For further details please contact Headmaster Mr. Johnson Samuel on 052 9059916 or Secretary Mrs. Anupa John on 056 1014708. MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL, DUBAI AT JEBEL ALI CHURCH Sunday School s regular classes are being held every Friday from 10.30 am to 12.15 pm after the Holy Communion Service at the Jebel Ali Church. SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2019 Date 10:30 am to 12:15 pm Special Events Fri, 1st Feb '19 Common Gathering /individual Class General Body Meeting Fri, 8th Feb '19 Common Gathering /individual Class Public Speaking Workshop (Intermediates to Young Adults) Fri, 15th Feb '19 Common Gathering /individual Class Fri, 22nd Feb '19 Individual Classes Coloring / Drawing Competition For further details please contact: Headmaster Sunil Varghese (050 67 87 151) or Secretary, Ms. Tolly Abraham (050 58 58 433) PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP (Intermediate to Young Adults) Date 8th February Time 01:30pm -04:30pm Venue Bethel/Carmel Hall Sunday School would like to give an opportunity to our senior students to attend a workshop on public speaking.as ambassadors for Christ, we would like to train our student community in public speaking to enable them in sharing God s Word in church and other forums. All students who are inclined for public speaking are encouraged to register on Friday 1st February in the Sunday School office. Registration counter would close after the limited seats are filled. I m convinced that the man who has learned to meditate upon the Lord will be able to run on his feet and walk in his spirit. - Charles Stanley 5
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 8 am. Jebel Ali Ind. Area / Jebel Ali FZ / Al Quoz / Gardens / Barsha / Al Warqa - Rashidiya / Ras Al Khor - International City. Contact: Mrs. Anitha Shiju 04 8820128, 055 3697407. Unit 2 Monday: Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / B / C / Bur Dubai A / B / Holy Trinity Area. Contact: Mrs. Ruby Eapen 050 494 5185. Unit 3 Saturday: Unit 3 Saturday: Al Maktoum A / B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area / Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City. Contact: Mrs. Bindhu Thomas 04 2649382, 050 5064853. 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 06 5251322, 050 5688544. Unit 5 3rd Sundays: Al Nahda Sharjah / Al Khan / King Faisal Street, Sharjah / Rolla - Ajman. Contact: Mrs. Shirley Achamma Joy 06 5367634, 050 7960727. A combined meeting will be held every 4th Monday of each month at Holy Trinity Church, Hall no. F-2 every 4th Monday of the month. For further details contact Secretary Mrs. Marykutty Alexander (04-2671998, 055 1576748) SEVIKA SANGHAM FASTING PRAYER Sevika Sangham conducts fasting prayer every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Holy Trinity Church (F2 hall). Contact fasting prayer convener Mrs. Elsy Raju (Remany Raju) 04 2665246, 050 6979285. CHOIR Parish Choir - Malayalam: Practice is held on every Friday from 12.30 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 050 237 4688. 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 052 971 9424. SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP Senior Citizen's Fellowship meeting for the month of February will be conducted on Wednesday, 20th February 2019, at 8.00 pm at St.John's Chapel, Holy Trinity Church Complex, Karama, as a General Body Meeting to elect the executives (Vice-President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Trustee) and Committee members, and Auditor for the year 2019-2020. All the SCF members above 55 Years of age are requested to attend this meeting with prayers, or any further information please contact SCF Secretary Mr. Mathukutty OT - 050 459 0345. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Bible Study: The Youth Fellowship meets every Friday for Bible Study at the Jebal Ali Parsonage from 10:45 am. Calling upon all the youngsters of our parish to be part of the YF and its activities. If interested to be a part of the Dubai Mar Thoma YF and its activities, please feel free to contact Reuben Kurien 0556896464 / Jincy Abraham 0507442098. 6 The Bible is a gold mine, waiting for someone to take out its riches. - Lee Robertson
ORGANISATION NEWS PARISH MISSION Parish Mission meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Bethel Carmel Hall. For further details please contact Secretary George Thomas 050 656 6911. DAY & DATE PROGRAM VENUE Fri - 02 Feb Regular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall Fri - 08 Feb Regular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall Thu - 14 Feb Monthly Night Prayer - 10:15 pm (Word Of God : Rev. Sajesh Mathews) Bethel Carmel Hall Fri - 15 Feb Regular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall Fri - 15 Feb Monthly Cottage Prayer - 6:30 pm Designated House Fri - 22 Feb General Body Meeting YUVAJANA SAKHYAM Yuvajana Sakhyam meets every Friday at 11:00 am at Bethanya Hall after Service. All youths of our parish are invited to participate in the regular activities of Sakhyam. For further details, please contact YS secretary Nibu C Daniel on 055-5254094 / nibucdan@gmail.com or through dubaiyuvajanasakhyam@gmail.com. Job Cell Convener: Anson Jerin Mathew on 0555637137 or jobcelldmtys@gmail.com. DATE PROGRAMME TIME VENUE 01 Feb AMVMM Bible Quiz Preliminary Round 11.00 am Easow Mar Timotheous Hall 08 Feb AMVMM Bible Quiz Final Round 11.30 am Easow Mar Timotheous Hall 08 Feb Cottage Prayer 7.00 pm Al Nahda Parsonage 15 Feb Pratheeksha Sponsors Meeting 11.00 am Bethanya Hall 15 Feb UAE Centre Cricket Tournament 2.00 pm Sharjah 22 Feb Youth Exchange with Fujairah YS 8.00 am Fujairah MT Church EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD This year Yuvajana Sakhyam honoured four students who secured the highest marks in 10th and 12th Board exam. Following students secured the awards. Secondary School: CBSE BOARD: Jovita Mariam Cherian, Kevin Mathew Varghese ICSE BOARD: Swetha Mary Thomas Senior Secondary: CBSE BOARD: Sherwan Mathew Thomas AMVMM Interprayer Group Bible Quiz, 2018-19 AMVMM Bible quiz Final round is scheduled on 8 th February 2019. The prayer groups competing in the finals are Abu Hail /Mamzar, Al Nahda Dubai, Karama B, Muhaisnah A, Frij Murar, Al Khan. PAZON SEASON 2 - VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Zone wise volleyball championship for this year will be held on 15th and 22nd March 2019. Please contact convenors Benson Varghese 0556109233 or Paul Ninan 0567245126 for more details. We can have the mind of Christ when we meditate on the Word of God. - Crystal McDowell 7
JUBILEE HARVEST FESTIVAL Our Harvest Festival for 2019 and the Annual family get together was held on 25th January. It was a blessed day, by the grace of our Almighty, with a number of events and a time of fellowship amongst our members. A large number of people participated in various events - in the food stalls, games and auction. The evening ended with a blessed cultural time with songs, dance and a drama by our Yuvajana Sakhyam titled Agnisakshi. All our area prayer groups and organisations participated in the Harvest Festival and the participation of majority of our members made this get together a blessed one. 8 The purpose of the Bible is simply to proclaim God s plan to save His children. - Max Lucado
TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF ORIENTATION & DHOW CRUISE The first staff orientation for the year 2019 was held at the Trinity Church Compound on the 5th of January followed by Dhow Cruise for the entire Sunday School staff. PARISH MISSION CONVENTION The Parish Mission Convention was held between the 19th to 21st of January with Rev. Sam T. Koshy as the main speaker. The Convention was attended by a large number of our congregation members and was blessed by meaningful messages from Achen. Praise God for a blessed time of meditation. FAREWELL Mr. Babu Varughese (V487) and family of Jebel Ali Free Zone prayer group, is leaving to settle back in Kerala after 15 years in the UAE. They will continue to worship at St. John's MTC Nedumkunnam Chelakkomp. Mr. Thomas Abraham K. (A094) and family of Al Shaab B prayer group, is leaving to settle back in Kerala after 40 years in the UAE. They will continue to worship at Ayroor Chayel MTC. 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. The Hebrew word for meditate means to be intense in the mind. Meditation without reading is wrong and bound to err; reading without meditation is barren and fruitless. - Thomas Watson 9
PARISH NEWS CONDOLENCES Mr. Oommen Jacob, 66 years, (Ref # J225 and Abu Hail / Mamzar prayer group member) passed away in Dubai on 26th January 2019. Embalming service was conducted on 29th January at Sonapur Medical Centre and the funeral service was held on 30th January at Emmanuel Mar Thoma Church, Eraviparoor. Mr. A. M George, 77 years, father of Mr. Mathew A George (Al Shaab B prayer group) passed away on 2nd January 2019 in Dubai. Embalming service conducted at Sonapur Medical Centre on 3rd January 2019 and the funeral was held on 4th January 2019 at Narickal Mar Thoma Church Punalur. Mr. Anian Koshy, 60 years, father of Mr. Nithin Mathew Koshy (Frij Murar prayer group) passed away on 3rd January 2019. Funeral was held on 5th January at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Vadasserikkara. Mrs. Mary Mathew, 85 years, mother of Mrs. Lumley Samuel (wife of Mr. Raju Samuel, Hor Al Anz/ Garden City prayer group) passed away 5th January 2019. Funeral was held on 7th January at St. Thomas Evangelical Church Mallassery. Mrs. Omana Jacob, 81 years, mother of Mrs. Liz John (wife of Mr. John T John, Al Nahda Dubai prayer group) passed away on 5th January 2019. Funeral was held on 7th January at CSI Church Puthuval. Mr. G Geevarghese, 82 years, father of Mrs. Rachel Massy (wife of Mr. Massy Mathai, Al Ghusais A prayer group) passed away on 4th January 2019. Funeral was held on 7th January. Mrs. Marykutty Mathew, 68 years, mother of Mr. George Mathew (Muhaisnah A prayer group) passed away on 7th January 2019. Funeral was held on 10th January at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Kuriannur. Mrs. Susan Baby Mathai, 62 years, mother of Mrs. Shiny Samuel (wife of Mr. Samuel Thomas, Al Warqa/ Rashidiya prayer group) passed away on 6th January 2019. Funeral was held on 9th January at Mar Thoma Syrian Church Cheppad. Mr. C G John, 74 years, father of Mr. Pradeep John (Muhaisnah A prayer group) passed away on 18th January 2019. Funeral was held on 20th January at Emmanuel Mar Thoma Church Chengamanad. Mrs. Thankamma Thomas, 98 years, mother-in-law of Mrs. Mariamma Alexander (Al Nahda Dubai prayer group) passed away on 15th January 2019. Funeral was held on 21st January at Sehion Mar Thoma Church Venmony. Mr. John Samuel, 54 years, father of Mr. Siby John (Al Towar prayer group) passed away on 19th January 2019. Funeral was held at Salem Mar Thoma Church Ayroor. Mr. Baby, 58 years and his daughter Sneha 21 years, brother-in-law of Mr. Koshy G Vaidyan (Al Towar prayer group) passed away on 20th January 2019. Funeral was held on 22nd January at Nellikkunnam Orthodox Church. Mr. K. C. Varghese, 81 years, father of Mr. Varghese Jacob (Rolla Ajman prayer group) passed away on 21st January 2019. Funeral was held on 25th January at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Anamala. Mr. P. V. John, 85 years, father of Mrs. Sheena Binu (wife of Mr. Binu Mathew Panachamoottil, Al Shaab A prayer group) passed away on 21st January 2019. Funeral was held on 24th January at Chengannure Valiya Pally. Mr. N. V. Kuruvila, 73 years, brother of Mr. N. V Zachariah (Clock Tower Area prayer group) passed away on 24th January 2019. Funeral was held at Anaprampal Mar Thoma Church. Mr. N. G. Babykutty, 63 years, father of Mrs. Neena Jeeson (wife of Mr. Jeeson John, Al Ghusais A prayer group) passed away on 19th January 2019. Funeral was held on 21st January at Bethel Mar Thoma Church Thumpamon. Mrs. Kunjoonjamma Varkey, 84 years, mother of Mrs. Lissy (wife of Mr. Jose Thomas, Rolla/Ajman prayer group) passed away on 28th January 2019. Funeral was held at Jerusalem Mar Thoma Syrian Church Trivandrum. Dubai Mar Thoma Parish expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members on the sad demise of their beloved ones. May our Almighty Lord strengthen and comfort them. 10 Why do you need a voice when you have a verse. -Jim Elliot
PARISH NEWS ANOOP THOMAS A 516 Gardens 050-8897322 MTC, Jaipur ABIN KUNJUMMEN VARGHESE A 517 Jebel Ali Freezone 052-2571436 Salem MTC, Kundara GEORGE JACOB PANAKAL G 358 Al Qusais- A 052-8788714 Sharon MTC, Palarivattom LIJI STANLEY L 051 Gardens 055-3767538 Christos MTC, Kengeri, Bangalore LINTA CHERIAN L 052 Bur Dubai- A 056-2343683 MT Syrian Church, Visakhapatnam LIJU VARGHESE L 053 Al Quoz 050-8846482 Bethlehem MTC, Mannarathara NISHA CHINNU KOSHY N 053 Al Maktoum -A 052-6593309 St. Thomas MTC, Karackal SUNITHA ANEESH VARGHESE S 458 Jebel Ali Ind Area/DIP 052-6829765 Salem MTC, Chungathara SHIKKU MAMMEN VARGHESE S 459 Al Warqa - Rashidiya 050-2703461 Mar Thoma Church, Melpadom SAJUMON T. A S 460 Al Warqa - Rashidiya 050-5760885 St. Johns MTC, Pera THOMAS T T 636 Bur Dubai - A 058-8677180 Christos MTC, Nellickamon, Ranny VISHAL VARGHESE KOSHY V 535 Al Nahda Dubai 055-8230492 Bethlehem MTC, Elavumthitta SIBIN C ALEX S 461 Abu Hail / Mamzar 050-1346026 St. Thomas MTC, Vettiyar A hearty welcome all new members to the Mar Thoma Parish Dubai. Please keep in touch with the Vicars and your respective prayer group leaders. 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. Bency John on 050 574 1953 or Parish Mission officials. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.- Joshua 1:8 11
BUS ROUTES 1 BUS ROUTE Al Nadha - Al Ghusais - Al Shaab - Clock Tower CO-ORDINATORS Mr. Varghese Titus 055 571 10 28 Mr. Girish Mathews 050 495 79 29 2 Al Baraha - Marcopolo Hotel - Al Maktoum Hospital - Naif Road - Al Riqqa 3 Sonapur - Rashidiya 4 Bur Dubai - Karama - Satwa 5 Al Quoz Mr. Biju John 050 362 17 15 Mr. Babu Varghese (Bobban) 050 794 59 57 Mr. Mammen V. J. 055 215 72 79 Mr. K.I. Joseph (Jose) 050 785 05 67 Mr. Aljith 056 192 84 71 Mr. Aby Jacob 056 370 03 04 Mr. Varughese A. Thomas 056 186 46 60 Mr. Gracious Paul 050 698 86 07 Mr. Thomas Varghese (Saji) 050 870 02 79 Mr. Jose Varghese 056 836 06 10 6 International City Mr. Nithin Johnson 055 973 22 61 7 Dubai Investment Park Mr. Raju Yohannan 055 525 92 50 8 Jebel Ali Industrial Area Mr. Monachen Varghese 055 472 45 05 Mr. Alexander George 050 694 11 82 Mr. Johnson 050 344 89 31 9 Jebel Ali Free Zone (South Accomodation) Mr. Ashok Cherian 050 585 41 20 10 Jebel Ali Free Zone (North, West Old Acco.) Mr. P. C. Kurien 052 948 48 59 For more details contact BUS CONVENOR: Abraham G. Mundupadam 050-674 0329 OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2018-2019: Mr. Abraham G. Mundupadam (Vice President) 050-6740329 Mr. Varghese Thomas (Secretary) 050-6254738 Mr. Alex John (Trustee) 050-6007677 Mr. Samson Samuel (Accountant) 054-4453493 Mr. K. I. Varghese (Lay Leader - Malayalam) 050-6421070 Mr. Eibu Kurien (Lay Leader - English) 055-3998499. For any Church updates & any other information please feel free to contact the Vicars or any of the above. Rev. Siju C. Philip (Vicar) Jebel Ali Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: 04-884 5231 M: 050-552 1899 E: sijuachen@gmail.com For more information, please contact: Rev. Joe Mathew (Asst. Vicar) Dubai Al Nahda Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE Flat # 303, Bin Juma -1, Al Nahda T: 04-239 7112 / M: 050-458 2187 E: joemathewachen@yahoo.in CARETAKERS: Shaji 050-889 5820, Dinesh Johnkutty 052-839 8832 Rev. Sajesh Mathews (Youth Chaplain) Sharjah Al Nahda Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: 06-545 4858 M: 050-221 4400 E: sajeshachen@gmail.com For private circulation only. The Mar Thoma Parish, P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE Church Office: 04-884 5233 Email: mtpdxb1@eim.ae Web: www.dubaimarthomaparish.org