Sunday, April 24 th, 2016 Believing in the Risen Christ
Condolence Mr. V. K. Abraham (100), Vaipumepurath, Keezhvaipur father of Mr. Thomas Abraham (Thomas Kutty- Manna prayer group) passed away this morning in Kerala, India. The funeral service date is pending. On behalf of St. Paul s Mar Thoma Church, I would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the bereaving family. Please keep the immediate family members in your prayers.
99 th Birthday Celebration We are requesting all Sevika Sangham members to stay in church for a few minutes immediately following the worship service today to discuss Sam Mathew Achen s send off for next week. Alice Raju, Sevika Sangham Secretary
99 th Birthday Celebration Program
Immediately after the announcements, Mr. Joseph Koshy, the Diocesan Assembly Member, will provide a short update about the assembly meeting that was held in Philadelphia on April 2 nd 2016. Worship Service Thanks to all who assisted in today s worship service. Next Sunday, May 1 st, 2016, there will be Holy Communion in English starting at 10:15 AM. Thanks to Kushy Mathai & Family for today s refreshments Thanks to Mr. Binu Tharian & family for providing the fresh flowers for the altar for the month of April. If anyone is interested to sponsor the flower for a month please let me know.
Prayer Fellowships Monday Prayer - Monday, April 25 th 7 PM at church Fasting Prayer - Friday, April 29 th Parsonage. 10 AM at the Parish mission - Every Friday, 7 PM at church
SS Announcements Quiz Team tryouts will be held today after service in the Sunday School room. Please meet Crystal Rajan immediately after service if you are interested in being on the quiz team. Today is the last day for VBS early registration at $30 per person. Starting next Sunday May 1st the cost of registration goes up to $35 per person. Diocesan Exam will be held next Sunday May 1st in the Sunday School Hall from 11am-1230pm. Please pray for the 20 students from grades 5th-8th that will be taking the exam. Praise and Worship team practice will be held next Sunday after service in the Sunday School room. Bindu Joseph, Sunday School Superintendent.
Youth Fellowship Gender Breakout - Friday, April 29 th, 7pm, at church Membership Dues are now $15 Pay to Ashish Mathai or Sen Mathai Dues will raise to $20 after June 1 st. Anisha Mathew, Youth Fellowship Secretary
Sevika Sanghom Sevika Sanghom meeting will be held at 10:30am in church on next Saturday, 30 th April. Thanks to those who attended southwest center A parish mission and sevika sanghom meeting on Friday Alice Raju, Sevika Sanghom Secretary
Diocesan Sevika Sanghom Conference The Diocesan Sevika Sanghom Conference will be held on Oct 6 th - 9 th at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, St. Catherine Conference Center, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by St. Mathew s Mar Thoma Church Sevika Sanghom, Toronto, Canada. Please schedule your vacations accordingly and register for the conference on or before August 30 th 2016. Mrs. Mariamma Abraham, Diocesan Sevika Sanghom Secretary
Yuvajana Sakhyam Diocesan Yuvajana Sakhyam will be releasing the Yuvadhara during the Diocesan Yuvajana Sakhyam Conference in July in Chicago. Representing Christ in a chaotic world will be the theme of the conference. Articles in English and Malayalam based on the theme are invited. The dead line for receiving the articles will be May 31, 2016. Ads are invited based on the tariffs given below. Cover Page (back, color): $300.00 Cover Page(front, inside): $250.00 Cover Page (back, inside, color): $250.00 Inside Full Page (Color): $150.00 Inside Half Page (Color): $100.00 Yuvadhara committee reserves the right to accept or deny the articles. Please send the articles and ads to the Chief Editor of the Yuvadhara, Mr. Aju Mathew, TX at ajujeena@hotmail.com before May 31, 2016.
Facility Dedication & Inauguration Southwest Region Center A Yuvajana Sakhyam is organizing a Half day retreat on April 23rd Sat from 10:00 am to 12.30 pm at MarThoma Church of Dallas Farmers Branch. Rev. Shaiju P John( Vicar of St Paul s MTC Dallas) will be the main speaker. All Yuvajana Sakhyam members and Ex-Yuvajana Sakhyam members are requested to attend. Southwest Region Center A Secretary, Biji Joby
Fund Collections Diocesan Sunday -- $25 per family New car for Achen minimum $150 per family Attorney s fee for pending lawsuit -- $50,000 to $60,000 Sam Mathew Achen farewell gift -- $1500
Donations Thank you to Mr. P M Skariah & family for donating a Kappa and Pilasa for the church.
Family Retreat- Aug 19-21 Place - Sky Ranch, Van, Texas. (www.skyranch.org) Cost - Approximately $ 150 per person for three days Accommodations - Separate cabins for Men's/Boys & Ladies/Girls. Registration In the front foyer after service. Advance payment of $150 per family is needed at time of registration. For more information or questions please contact Mr. Aju Mathew, Retreat Coordinator.
Congratulations Christy and Laive Kurian are happy to announce the birth of their baby girl, Diana Susan Kurian, born on April 22 nd, 2016. Congratulations to the parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles!!
Birthdays Date 25-Apr 25-Apr 27-Apr 28-Apr 28-Apr 28-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 30-Apr 30-Apr 30-Apr Name Kushy Lal Mathew Saji P. George Grace George Anish Thomas Asish Mathew Joselin Mathew Dr. Mohan Philip George Mammen Kripa Thomas Abigail Thomas Amelia Mathew Nathanael Mathew
Wedding Anniversary Date 25-Apr 27-Apr 30-Apr Name Mr. & Mrs. Philip Samuel Mr. & Mrs. P.P. Simon Mr. & Mrs. P.M. Skariah
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