TRUMPET News Bulletin July 2018 Vol. XLVIII/No.06
FROM THE PRESBYTER'S DESK Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!! The first half of this year is just over. It is the time to give thanks to God Almighty, the sustainer and the provider for His blessings in our lives and also let us hope for a blessed year ahead. This month we are specially concentrating on the theme 'Ordained Ministry.' Ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. One of our senior Pastors, Late Very Rev P. D. John, once said, Presbyters, you are like the Doctors who are serving in the Hospitals; your Cassock is the overcoat of the Doctor; your Bible is the stethoscope which is used to understand the heartbeat of the believers; the Sacraments you are celebrating are the medicines which give healing. Prayers and support of the members of the congregation are the back bone of the ministry of a Pastor. Come; Let us move together as a faith community to fulfill the will of God which has to be done through us. Today the most important thing for a society, Church and also for a family is the powerful and fervent prayer. The power of Satan is roaming around us; we cannot simply deny it and we need to overcome this evil power; for that we must have a strong faith in God and a prayerful life. May God almighty bless each one of us. For your kind attention... The Managing Committee recommends merging Bible Class with Cottage Prayer to strengthen fellowship, better attendance and wider participation. To meet this objective we urge each family to hold at least one cottage prayer in a year. This coming together is the time for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Don't hesitate because of high food expenses. Limit the outgo with serving just tea and snacks. Even that is voluntary. If space is a constraint, consider holding the prayer meeting in the Trust Office. So, for a blessed family life, give an important space for cottage prayer. If you want to conduct cottage prayer on celebration days like Birthday, Wedding anniversary, Memorial, etc that too can be organized on request. Normally, assignments are given to those who have important dates like birth day and wedding anniversary during that particular month or near about date. In any case, have a close look at the TRUMPET to see if you have any task to do rather than wait for reminders. If expected to be absent or of any inability, please ensure you call up the Secretary (9890036030) or me. All such assignees (Reading, Kiss of Peace, Offertory and ) must be present at least 10 minutes before the worship begins. Choir members and those who handle the PA system are also requested to keep this timeline. Besides the Parsonage, you may meet me in the Trust office also on every Tuesday and Friday between10-12 noon. Please phone before you come to ensure my presence. May the Almighty Lord bless us all Yours in His Service, Rev. Alex Abraham Mob: 8805294472,8593830481 01 05 07 08 1645 08 1030 8th Sunday After Pentecost Theological Education Sunday Knowing and Doing Faith Holy Communion Service at St. Paul s Church Exodus 3: 1-12 : Mr. George Varghese Psalm 111 : Mrs. Alice Cherian II Timothy 2:1-13 : Mr. Sunny Oommen John 12:20-26 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Mr. & Mrs. E. V. Samuel : Mr. Sujo Graham Women s Fellowship Meeting after the HC Service 14 CALENDAR July 2018 1045 6th Sunday After Pentecost Stewardship Transparency & Accountability Holy Communion Service at All Saints Church Exodus 36:2-7 : Mr. Tharian Mathew K. Psalm 116: 12-19 : Mrs. Jaya Vijayan II Philippians 4:10-20 : Mr. Stephenson A Daniel Luke 19: 11-27 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Mr. & Mrs. Liju K. Alex : Mr. Johnson Kuruvilla 1900 Cottage Prayer at the residence Mr. Tharian Mathew K. 1500 Women s Cottage Prayer at the residence of Mrs. Jessy Varghese Malayalam Class in the Trust Office - Second Saturday Chain Prayer 1900 Cottage Prayer at the residence of Mr. K. M. Cherian 15 1045 8th Sunday After Pentecost People of God Salt and Light Holy Communion Service at All Saints Church Isaiah 49:1-7 : Mr. Koshy Oommen Psalm 27 : Mrs. Susamma Alex Ephesians 5:1-5 : Mrs. Neena Wilson Matthew 5:13-16 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Daniel : Mr. Benoy Mathew Women s Fellowship Meeting after the HC Service Sunday School Competition after the HC Service in the Trust Office 2 3
21 1645 Malayalam Class in the Trust Office 22 1030 9th Sunday After Pentecost Ordained Ministry: Marked by the Wounds of Christ Holy Communion Service in St. Paul s Church I Samuel 22:12-23 : George Kurien Psalm 56 : Mrs. Beatrice Morris Galatians 6:11-18 : Mrs. Anu Giri John 21:15-19 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Jacob K. : Mr. Rijo Varghese George 1900 Cottage Prayer at the residence of Mr. Abraham Mathew 26 1900 Cottage Prayer at the residence of Mr. Godwin Jose 27 1000 Fasting Prayer at the Trust Office 28 1830 Men s Fellowship Meeting at the Trust Office 29 1030 10th Sunday After Pentecost Honor Marriage Holy Communion Service in St. Paul s Church Malachi 2:13-16 : Master Jino Manoj Psalm 45 : Ms Felicia Arul I Corinthians 13:1-14:1 : Mr. Samuel Varghese Mark 10:2-9 Intercessory Prayer : Mr. Sabin John Kiss of Peace : Mr. Dany Bright & Ms Sabina John Offertory : Mr. Simon Sam & Ms Sophie Mathews : Mr. Ronnie Joseph 1900 Cottage Prayer at the residence of Mr. Thomas Varghese Aug 02 1900 Cottage Prayer at the residence of Mr. M. O. Oommen 05 1045 11th Sunday After Pentecost Ministry of the Laity Laity Sunday Holy Communion Service in All Saints Church I Samuel 25:14-28 : Mr. P. K. Kurien Psalm 23 : Mrs. Jesuslit Jose I Thessalonians 4:1-12 : Mr. Jacob Zachariah Luke 10:25-37 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Mr. & Mrs. Samkutty John : Mr. Chandy Thomas DATE 4-Jul 4-Jul 5-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 8-Jul 11-Jul 14-Jul 14-Jul 17-Jul 19-Jul 21-Jul 22-Jul DATE 5-Jul 9-Jul 10-Jul 19-Jul BIRTHDAYS NAME Mr. Chandy Mammen Mr. Johnson Kuruvilla Mr. Malayil Tharian Mathew Mrs. Alice Cherian Mr. Sunny Oommen Mrs. Sosamma Chacko Mrs. Grace Samuel Mr. Anil Cherian Mr. Sanish Stephen Ms Anushka L.Rajesh Mrs, Beena Varghese Mr. Lijo Thomas Thomas Ms Julie Thampy Ms Riya Biju Mrs. Priscilla Gopinath Mrs. Lissy Pramod Mr. Titus Samuel Mrs. Rohini Ninan Mrs. Leelamma Sam JULY May God bless you all with good health, long life and prosperity. WISH YOU ALL MANY, MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY DATE NAME 23-Jul Mrs. Jesuslit E. Jose 25-Jul Mrs. Jenny Chidambaram 25-Jul Mr. M. O. Oommen 26-Jul Ms Shwana Jacob 26-Jul Mr. Tharian Varughese 27-Jul Mrs. Annamma John 27-Jul Ms Marlene Mathew 28-Jul Mr. Ashley Jeji George 30-Jul Mrs. Ancy Manoj 30-Jul Ms Suzanne Kurien 31-Jul Mr. Aby Sam Ross 31-Jul Mrs. Jessy Benny 01-Aug Mr. Benson Mathews 01-Aug Ms Zoe Sarah Thomas 02-Aug Master Ayaan Roy 02-Aug Mr. Jacob Jacob Kureekattil 03-Aug Mr. Abel Mathew 03-Aug Mr. Shamal Johnson 03-Aug Mrs. Praisy Paul 03-Aug Mr. Libin Roy S JULY PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES TO YOU ALL FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPY MARRIED LIFE NAME Mr. Shajan Samuel & Mrs. Suby Shajan Mr. Liju K. Alex & Mrs. Juhie Liju Mr. Shiraj Johnson & Mrs. Sanitha Shiraj Mr K. G. Kurian & Mrs. Elsie Kurian Mr. Regin Thomas & Mrs. Ashwini Regin Thomas Mr. P. C. Cherian & Mrs. Mariamma Cherian Mr. Aayush Giri & Mrs Poonam Giri 4 5
COTTAGE PRAYER MEETINGS JULY 19 HRS. DATE&TIME AREA NAME P.D NO. PHONE July 5 Thursday Pimpri Mr. Tharian Mathew K. 119 9604558134 July 14 Saturday Aundh Mr. K.M Cherian 023 8087693887 July 22 Sunday Pimpri Mr. Abraham Mathew 002 9673001100 July 26 Thursday Pimpri Mr. Godwin Jose S. 036 9370145226 July 29 Sunday Pune Mr. Thomas Varghese 126 9371007972 August 2 Thursday Pimpri Mr. M.O Oommen 079 9766808478 Let s start the good habit of informing the host, at least two days in advance, whether or not you would attend the prayer fellowship. This information will greatly help the host to organize the necessary logistics like chairs and refreshments if any. Thanks Giving Offertory (18/03 to 24/6) 1. Mrs. Ancy Manoj 2. Master Jino Manoj 3. Mr.Thomas Easo & Mrs. Rachel Thomas 4. Ms Sophy Mathews 5. Mr. Jacob Koshy 6. Mr. Christy Jacob 7. Mrs. Annamma Samuel 8. Mr. M. V. Eapen 9. Ms Jidsy Stephenson Ammose 10. Mrs. Reena Aju Thomas 11. Mr. Mathew Koshy Tharian 12. Mr. Mathew George 13. Mrs. Saramma T. Varghese 14. Mr. Abhilash Rajiv 15. Mr. K. S. Thampi 16. Mrs. Nisha Mathew 17. Mr. George Varghese 18. Ms Michelle Johnson 19. Ms Angela Jacob 20. Mr. Ajesh Vijayan & Mrs. Jidsy Ajesh 21. Mrs. Sherin Rijo George 22. Mrs. Mercy John 23. Ms Alisha Ann Thomas 24. Ms Anisha Annu Thomas 25. Ms Alena Thomas 26. Master Jonathan Johnson 27. Master Reuben Aju Thomas 28. Mr. Sam G. Earnest 29. Mr. T. Thomas 30. Master Benson Mathews 31. Mrs. Sheena Mathews 32. Mr. Samkutty John 33. Mr. Sabin Sam John 34. Ms Sabina John 35. Ms Athira Anil 36. Ms Ann Catherin Pramod 37. Ms Swana Jacob 38. Ms Akhila Anil 39. Mr Sajan Varghese 40. Mr. Sijo Sajan P. Varghese 41. Mr. Anish Mathew 42. Mr. Satish Stephen May God bless you all with good health, long life and prosperity. NEWS Tit-Bits OBITUARY We offer our deepest sorrow to the following bereaved family members in the loss of their dear ones: Mrs. Molly Scariah, mother of Mr. Benoy Mathews, in Pune on 27.05.2018 Mrs. Annamma Philip, mother of Mr. Thomas Philip, in Kaviyoor on 14.06.2018 Mr. A. J. Thomas, father of Mrs. Julie Mathew, in Pune on 15.06.2018 MAY THEIR SOULS FIND ETERNAL PEACE. Sunday school Competition Remember July 15th Sunday in the Trust Office, after the service. For more details please refer to the April-May issue of the TRUMPET or contact your SS Teacher. Malayalam Classes To enable Sunday school children also to learn our mother tongue, Malayalam classes will henceforth be held on every first and third Saturday at 4.45 pm in the Trust Office. NIFYC The 12th North India Family & Youth Conference this year will be hosted by the C.S.I Industrial Mission, Bhilai during October 18-21, 2018. The Rev. Subin G. Thomas, Missionary in Charge, will visit us on August 5th seeking our greater physical and financial participation to make this bi-annual function a success. Please support this conference by including it in your Prayer List, by your attendance & a munificent donation. Union Youth Retreat and Competitions August 15, 9:00 am. This is a unique event, first of its kind, when all our Youth Fellowship members from both Mumbai and Pune will come together in Pune to develop a CSI regional youth fraternity. The venue and more detailed programme will be announced later. All Youth Fellowship members keep this date free to participate in this interesting event of YOU, for YOU and by YOU. Shalom Mission Field A few of you may know about Shalom Mission, which is a project of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese in Mumbai Region, for rehabilitation of women rescued from red light areas hailing from across India. This Mission has now five inmates and it functions from Vangani Village, Karjat on Kalyan-Panvel rail route. They are looked after and given also formal education and in house vocational training. Two inmates have already been rehabilitated, having moved out of the Home, and living on their own. The project is managed by the Kalyan Parish. 6 7
On Saturday, 23rd of June, an inaugural prayer meeting was held at the new place bought and renovated for Shalom Mission by Union of CSI Parishes in Mumbai-Pune Region. This fellowship, lasting about 3 hours, was attended by many members of the Union Parishes and was led by Rev. Samji K. Sam, Vicar of Parel & Director of Shalom Mission, Rev. Johncy Varghese, Vicar of Kalyan and Rev. Alex Abraham, Vicar of Pune. Our Parish was represented also by Mr. Jacob Zachariah and Mr. George Kurien. The Mission has a plan for acquiring a six acre plot in Mumbai- Nasik route adjacent to the plot owned by the Mar Thoma Church. The future plan is to lead regular prayer meetings at Vangani, on a Saturday by each of the member Parishes. Once started, our Parish will also have to sponsor a prayer meeting, may be once a quarter, with larger attendance and participation by our members. May our Lord grant all of us the strength to carry on this Mission work for the down trodden women and for the larger benefit of the Society. = George Kurien = WINNERS TAKE IT ALL! Here is the list of our children who have succeeded in the recent Board examinations: Xth Standard Benson Mathews Jino Manoj XIIth Standard Athira Anil Alisha Ann Thomas Anisha Annu Thomas John P. Alex Vishak Vijayan Congratulations and our prayers are with you and may the Lord guide you through all endeavors in your education career. Dream comes through! Mrs. Elizabeth Koshy, daughter of Mr. Tharian Mathew K, has secured her Doctorate in English Literature. This is certainly a great achievement and marks the culmination of her unstinted hard work of almost five years. We are indeed proud of Elizabeth and we congratulate her on this success and wish her reach greater heights in future. WELL KNOWN 7 I AM SAYINGS Gospel according to St. John 06.35 I am the bread of life 08.12 I am the light of the world 10.07 I am the gate for the sheep 10.11 I am the good shepherd 14.06 I am the way and the truth 15.01 I am the true vine 11.25 I am the resurrection and the life CREATION O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Psalm 139:1-3 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 In him we live and move and have our being; for we are indeed his offspring. Acts 17:28 Now the word of the Lord came to me saying Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1:4-5 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:11-12. DIRECTORY UPDATE Please enter the following data in your address directory: Birth Days Rev. Alex Abraham 27/05 Mrs. Aneesha Alex 09/08 Ms Angela Sarah Alex 23/10 Ms Alma Mary Alex 23/03 Wedding Anniversary 07/11 Parents Birth Days Mr. K. A. John 10/03 Mrs. Saramma John 26/05 Wedding Anniversary 11/01 Please send your contributions to this bulletin or suggestions if any to alexabraham123@gmail.com or sureshcsichurch@gmail.com 8 9