Volume 265/June 2013 PARISH BULLETIN THE MAR THOMA PARISH, DUBAI GOD S CALL TO US PERSONALLY Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said, Here am I. Send me! - Isaiah 6:8 YOU ARE NOW ENTERING THE MISSION FIELD
MESSAGE FROM THE ASST. VICAR He has right to interrupt your life. He is Lord. When you accepted Him as Lord, you gave Him, the right to help Himself to your life anytime He wants. - Henry Blackaby
CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE Date Theme 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Area 06.06.13 07.06.13 08.06.13 God s Creation that has to be preserved Leveticus 25: 8-25 Revelation 22: 1-7 Romans 8: 18-25 Karama B Al Quoz Karama C 13.06.13 14.06.13 15.06.13 Call & Commission of the Apostles Jeremiah 1: 1-12 Hebrews 10: 32-39 1 Corinthians 12: 27-31 Bur Dubai A Parish Choir Parish Choir 20.06.13 21.06.13 22.06.13 Apostolicity of the Holy Church Exodus 3: 1-15 2: 37-47 1 Corinthians 10: 1-6 Bur Dubai B Holy Trinity Area Al Warqa / Rashidiya 27.06.13 28.06.13 29.06.13 Universality of the Gospel Jonah 4: 1-11 10: 9-23 10: 34-43 Ras Al Khor/ Int l City Clock Tower Al Maktoum A 04.07.13 05.07.13 06.07.13 Stewardship of Finance (Tithe Offering) Genesis 14: 14-24 5: 1-15 20: 27-35 Naif Road Al Maktoum B Frij Murar 11.07.13 12.07.13 13.07.13 Stewards of the Divine Ministry Leveticus 8: 1-14 1 Peter 5: 1-11 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 Kuwiat Hospital Area Hor Al Anz/ Garden City Al Shaab A 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) KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEETING The 1st Kaisthana Samithi Meeting of the year 2013-2014 will be held on Friday, 7th June 2013, 2.15 pm at EMTM Hall. The dedication of the new committee members for 2013-14 will be held during the Worship Service on Friday 7th June 2013. The true follower of Christ will not ask, If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me? Rather he will say, This is truth. God help me to walk in it, let come what may! - A. W. Tozer
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY 44 45. 44, 2013-2014 Jose Nellivila 050 553 8163 josenellivila@yahoo.com, ORGANISATION NEWS PARISH MISSION Parish Mission meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Carmel Hall. For further details please contact Mr. Abraham Varghese 050 624 8427. Please attend prayerfully and be blessed. 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 Mr. Samuel Kurian 056 795 0013. SENIOR CITIZEN FELLOWSHIP First Senior Citizen Fellowship meeting for 2013-2014 will be held on Wednesday, 26 th June at 8.00 pm at Tulip Inn Hotel in Ghusais. All senior citizen members are welcome. For further details please contact Secretary Benjamin Samuel (Benny) on 050 4505142. Obedience to God s Will is the secret of spiritual knowledge and insight. It is not willingness to know, but willingness to do God s Will that brings certainty. - Eric Liddell
ORGANISATION NEWS SEVIKA SANGHAM Sevika Sangham meets on a weekly basis at four different areas as mentioned below. Unit 1 Jebel Ali Ind. Area / Jebel Ali FZ / Al Quoz /Gardens / Barsha / Al Warqa-Rashidiya/ Ras Al Khor-International City. Sunday Unit 2 Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / Karama B / Karama C / Bur Dubai A / Bur Dubai B / Holy Trinity Area. Monday Unit 3 Al Maktoum A / Al Maktoum /B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area / Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City. Saturday Unit 4 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 / KingFaisal, Sharjah / Rola-Ajman. Monday 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 Mathew 04 261 4383 / 050 656 6794. FASTING PRAYER Sevika Sangham conducts fasting prayer every Wednesday from 9.30am 12.00pm at different areas. Those interested to attend please contact Convener Mrs. Elsy Chacko 04 335 0766 / 050 880 2731. CHOIR Parish Choir - Malayalam meets for practice every Friday after the Malayalam Service at Church. For further details please contact: Mr. Abraham Varghese 050 624 8427. Parish Choir - English meets to practice every Friday after English Service at 2.30pm. Any members interested in joining the Choir for regular worship please contact Mr. Geeve Mathew on 055 373 2846. SUNDAY SCHOOL Mar Thoma Sunday School, Dubai. Regular classes every held Friday after Malayalam Worship. Contact: Mr. K.T. Alex (050 695 1904) or Mr. Joseph John (050 675 3510). Trinity Sunday School, Dubai. Regular classes will continue every Saturday after Malayalam Worship. On 15th June we will have the half-yearly exam and 22nd June will be the last working day before Summer Vacations. Sunday School will reopen on Saturday 7th September 2013. Contact Ms. Mini Susan Thomas (050 465 7608) or Ms. Manju John (050 950 9897). SUMMER CAMP 2013 5th & 6th July 2013 @ Mar Thoma Parish, Jebel Ali Children develop a rock-solid faith as you discover how to stand strong for God in every phase of your lives. All parents are requested to encourage and send their children to this summer camp and get blessed. Last date of registration: 22nd June 2013. For further details: Jones Daniel, Convenor, 050 48 28 154 K T Alex, Headmaster 050 69 51 904 Joseph John, Secretary, 050 67 53 510 He who governed the world before I was born shall take care of it likewise when I am dead. My part is to improve the present moment. - John Wesley
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Name Mobile Contact Prayer Group Home Parish Ref. No. BINU ALEX B 109 050 6784527 Al Nahda - Dubai Salem Marthoma Church, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram NIJOE M. JOSEPH N 035 050 6443571 Gardens Jerusalem Marthoma Church, Kuttapuzha ANIL MAMACHAN A 418 056 7264767 Jebel Ali Free Zone Mar Thoma Church, Perayam Name Mobile Contact Prayer Group Home Parish Ref. No. PHILIPOSE JOHN (Saju) P 209 055 7401652 Jebel Ali Free Zone St. Andrew s Marthoma Church, Karimpanamkuzhy ROJAN GEORGE R 093 055 781 5653 Al Shaab A St Thomas Marthoma Church, Pallickal BINOJI SCARIAH B 110 055 873 2654 Gardens Salem Mar Thoma Church, Angadical YOHANNAN OOMMEN Y 031 055 8381402 Al Quoz Mar Thoma Church, Thuruthicad BOBBY MATHEW K. B 111 050 717 2257 Hor Al Anz / Garden City Jerusalem Marthoma Church, Munduparamba, Malappuram SOSAMMA M. SCKARIA S 301 052 9912629 Al Maktoum A Marthoma Church, Umayattukara THOMAS VARGHESE T 590 050 207 9643 Al Towar Emmanuel Marthoma Church, Thadiyoor We welcome all new members to our Parish. Please keep in touch with the Vicars and respective prayer group leaders of the Church. Contact Numbers: Jose Nellivila (Secretary), 050-553 8163, Mr. Mathews Abraham (Trustee), 050-657 6895, Mr. C. G. Daniel (Accountant) 050-774 7956 Caretakers: Shaji 050-889 5820, John 052-839 8832. KARUTHAL A local service team to help needy members of our society is functioning under the name Karuthal. 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. Vinod Mathews 050 244 1717. JEEVAMRUTHUM Bible Correspondence Course: You are cordially invited to take part in the Bible Correspondence Course Jeevamrutham, arranged by the Episcopal Jubilee Institute of Evangelism, Kompady, Thiruvalla. For registration and queries please contact Parish Mission. MALANKARA SABHA THARAKA: For yearly subscription of the Sabha Tharaka that gives information on the Mar Thoma Church please contact the co-ordinators for the same: 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 Diocesan Assembly members. The Christian life consists of two words, love and obedience. - John R. Clemens
Mr. K. Y. Thomas (50 years), Karikkam, Kottarakara, father-in-law of Joseph P Varghese, Al Maktoum A prayer group. CONDOLENCES PARISH NEWS Mr. K V Varghese (65 years), Kandathil House, Kodukulanji, Chengannur, brother of Kurian V Cherian, Satwa prayer group Mrs. Saramma Cherian (48 years), Azhakathu Palolomannil, Maramon, sister of Varghese Thomas, Bur Dubai B prayer group, Saji Thomas, Rolla-Ajman prayer group & Reji Thomas of Al Quoz prayer group. Mrs. Kunjunjamma Jacob (73 years), Tomson Villa, Puthuval, Pathanapuram (Exmember of our parish) mother of Dr. Jaby Tom Jacob, Al Nahda Dubai prayer group. Mr. M.K. Samuel (81 years), Thekketharayil, Bharanikavu father of Varghese Samuel, Secretary of Al Maktoum B prayer group. Mrs. Thankamma Koshy(81 years), Mannil Puthuparambil House, Nellikala, Pathanamthitta, mother of Rajan M Koshy, Karama A prayer group. Mr. A J Philip (77 years), Attatharayil House, Vayalathala, Ranny, father of Rev. Dr.John Philip, Vicar, Mar Thoma Parish, Abu Dhabi Mrs. Merrykutty (74 years), Kappithottathil House, Mulakkazha, mother-in-law of Malayil Jacob Pothen, Al Towar prayer group. Mr. P. V. Varghese (93 years) Illathu Grace Cottage, Mallappally, father-in-law of Mathews Cherian, Karama A prayer group Mrs. Saramma Philip (84 years) Mathilumkal House, Kuttapuzha, Thiruvalla mother of Titus M Philip, Al Ghusais B prayer group Mrs. Ammini Mathai (79 years), Attumalil Gloria Cottage, Thiruvananthapuram, mother of Massy Mathai, Al Ghusais A prayer group Mrs. Elyamma Varghese (80 years), Malil House, Kathamangalam, mother-in-law of Varghese Philip Chiramel, (Bhadrasana Assembly member), Al Ghusais B 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. FAREWELL Gardens area prayer group member Mr. Varghese George (Ref.: V 477) and family are leaving for Dallas. Muhaisnah B area prayer group member, Mr Ranjith Samuel (Ref: S 051) and family are leaving for Australia. On behalf of the Parish we wish them God s blessings in their future place of settlement and pray that they will continue to look for Christian fellowship in their new place. CONGRATULATIONS Miss. Sherin Ann Mathew, daughter of Mrs. & Mr. Mathew Abraham (Ref. A 156) receiving Gold Medal from Birla Institute of Technology, UAE Campus, R.A.K. for being the topper of B.B.A. as well as all U.G. programs. When God works in us, the will, being changed and sweetly breathed up by the Spirit of God, desires and acts, not from compulsion, but responsively. - Martin Luther
MAY 2013 EVENTS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION The Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Episcopal Consecration of the Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan was held at 2.30 pm on Saturday, the 25th May 2013 at the Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan Memorial Auditorium, Thiruvalla. Shri. Oommen Chandy, Hon ble Chief Minister of Kerala inaugurated the function. while The Metropolitan Joseph Mar Thoma presided over the meeting. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP PRAISE & WORSHIP Youth Fellowship recently had their Praise & Worship led by Samson Achen and singing was led by the Sharjah Youth Fellowship group. The theme for the evening was My Hearts Desire. The message was shared by Mr. Noel M Mathew, a member of the Sharjah Mar Thoma Church studying at the Kottayam Seminary. BUS ROUTE BUS ROUTES CO-ORDINATOR 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 Baiju George 050-296 4366, George Thomas 050-675 6526 Sonapur - Rashidiya Mammen V.J. 055-215 7279, K.A.Kurian 050-729 7511 Al Quoz V.C.Mathew 050-829 2027, Thomas Varghese 050-870 0279 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, Monachen Varghese 055-472 4505 For more information contact: Convenor Mr. Varkey P. Mathai 050 638 6115 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 For more information, please contact 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 Rev. Samson Samuel (Youth Chaplain) Sharjah Chaplain Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: 06-545 4858 M: 050-221 4400 E: revsamsonsamuel@hotmail.com For private circulation only. The Mar Thoma Parish, P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE Church Office Tel: 04-884 5233 Website: www.dubaimarthomaparish.org