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Vol 7 Ed 02 - News Letter February 2016
Vol 7 Ed 02 - News Letter February 2016
Vol 7 Ed 02 - News Letter February 2016
PARISH MESSENGER
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and
your sta, they comfort me (Psalm 23:4)
In a Sunday School class a boy asked a question to the teacher, What does the voice of God
sound like? The teacher was not prepared for this kind of a question. She was taken by
surprise. All were waiting to see how their teacher would answer the question. She began
slowly, saying, the voice of God sounds like. And drew the words out as long as she could
while she prayed desperately that God would speak and give her an answer. She started once
again: The voice of God sounds like .like your best friend, like someone you trust, someone
you can really talk things over with. The voice of God sounds like your mother or your father or
your favourite sister, as they comfort you when youre having a bad dream in the night. You
hear them next your bed, calling, Everything is all right, I am right here beside you. Jesus
said ..and surely I am with you always, to the end of the age (Mathew 28:20b). Really
Jesus is the Word of God, in that voice we can hear the consolation of a friend, the words of
strength and courage from a superior, words of peace and forgiveness from God. We can hear
His voice and feel His presence in our day today life. Our personal and family prayer,
meditation on the Word of God and corporate worship will help us to discern His voice.
Our Sunday School classes will be starting on 07th February. I request all parents to ensure
your kids regular participation in Sunday School. May God shower His abundant grace and
wisdom upon our children.
The 50 days Great Lent begins from February 07th. Lent is a special time of self-correction and
penitence, a time for self- discipline, prayers, meditation and fasting. Lent speaks clearly Gods
inestimable love to human beings and narrates that Christian life is not devoid of suerings.
Jesus never promised a life which is free from suerings. But instills faith that is strong enough
to face suering. Jesus enjoyed His life on the cross and challenges us by inviting us to take
up cross. In the midst of hopelessness and despair, there is a hope for a better tomorrow,
because death lost its power and Jesus is the Victor. In this victory, we
can claim victory over all forces of evil and death. Let us observe the The voice of God
Great Lent for reconciliation, self-purification of body and minds, sounds like your mother
or your father or your
manifestation of faith and providence of heavenly Grace.
121st
14th
21st
The
Maramon Convention begins on
and ends on
February. This is one of the biggest Christian gatherings in Asian
continent and an annual get together of the Mar Thoma Christians too.
Even if we are away from there, we have a spiritual responsibility to
pray for the listeners, speakers, and organisers of the convention
so that God can transform the life of believers for a better
harvest.
May we always remember that God is with us, to help, comfort and
guide us.
With prayers.
Biju Achen
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1st Lesson
Theme
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Prayer
Group
Isa. 58:1-14
Rom. 2:1-10
2 Cor.
5:16-21
Murdoch
Esther.
4:1-17
Acts.
15:8-21
Rom.
15:7-13
Fremantle
2 Sam.
12:1-14
Acts. 8:9-17
Joondalup &
North of
Gal. 3:10-14
River
(combined)
Isa. 45:1-8
Acts.
10:24-33
1 Cor.
1:20-25
Canning
Vale
Transforming the
06 Mar 2016
Oppressive
(Malayalam)
Structures
Nahum.
1:1-15
Acts.
16:25-34
Acts.
4:32-37
Willetton
Representative
TBC
TBC
Mr Cibu Jacob
Fremantle
6 February @ 6:00PM
Mr Aby Mathew
Mr Aby Mathew
Joondalup
TBC
TBC
Mr Soney Titus
Murdoch
7 February @ 6:00PM
Mr Biju Daniel
Mr Kurian Parayil
North of River
13 February @ 6:00PM
Mr Sunil Joseph
TBC
TBC
Mr Mathews Philip
Willetton
SERVICES
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
07 February 2016
08:00AM
14 February 2016
08:00AM
21 February 2016
08:00AM
28 February 2016
08:00AM
06 March 2016
08:00AM
PRAYER POINTS
Pray for Your guidance, wisdom and finances as we embark on proposals
for buying a plot to build a worship place;
Pray for the families who are affected by the recent job redundancies and
Lord bless their efforts in seeking employment;
Pray for Almightys abundant blessing in the new year;
Pray for all our children preparing for returning to school and university.
Pray that His abundant mercy and wisdom be bestowed on our children;
Pray that the new year will be a blessing for the Parish and for its members;
and
Pray for the young families in our Parish and the recently married couples.
CONDOLENCES
With heartfelt sorrow we inform that mother of Mr. Philip Thomas, Mrs. Mary Philips (81
years), passed away on 06 January.
With heartfelt sorrow we inform that father of Dr. Sarina John, Col.C.K Babukutten (86
years), passed away on 08 January.
With heartfelt sorrow we inform thatfather of Dr. Cherukara Philip Thomas (Dr. Kumar),Dr.
C.T. Philips, passed away on 30 January.
SERVICES
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YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Youth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 04:00pm at the
residence of a parish member.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion
Service. Contact: Mrs Babbin Mathews or Mrs Sheba Thomas for further
details (sunday-school@perthmarthoma.org.au) or visit the Sunday School
website (www.school.perthmarthoma.org.au).
EDAVAKA MISSION
Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month.
PARISH CHOIR
Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion
Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr
Abraham Kurien (choir@perthmarthoma.org.au).
SEVIKA SANGHAM
Sevika Sangham meets once every month after the Sunday service.
MINISTRIES
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KIDS ONLY
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God Created You with his own hands; He Knows your name and your thoughts; He Blesses you with life,
with love; And the joy of another year to know him.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
February)
May the Almighty God continue to bless your family more and more in the coming years. May you be an inspiration
and example for others in the days to come.
WISHING ALL CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
NEW ARRIVALS
Our Parish members Jerry Cherian &Somin Jerryhave been blessed with a baby girl. She is
namedArianna Grace Cherian.
The Parish congratulatesthem on the new addition to the family. Lets continue to
upholdthefamily in our prayers.
GREETINGS
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Messenger Notes
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Messenger at admin@perthmarthoma.org.au.
We are looking for articles to be published in our monthly newsletter. Those who can
write articles, poems, drawings (kids) please contact the Webmaster at
admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. This is another opportunity to use our God given
talents for the Glory of God.
PARISH FAMILY
CONTRIBUTION
ACCOUNT DETAILS
PARISH BUILDING
FUND
ACCOUNT DETAILS
Account# - 865 285 498 Account# - 195 940 763 Account# - 848 646 298
preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.
Mr Sam Koshy
(Secretary)
Mob: 0406 689 139
email:
Webmaster
email:
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