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Vicar Rev. Benu John Mrs. Jolly Joy Benu Master. Abhishek Benu John 11 Walker Ave., Pikesville, MD 21208 Parsonage: 410-602-1112 Cell : 443-517-7155
Email :

vicar@marthomachurchofbaltimore.org Youth Chaplain Rev. Jaison Thomas Mrs. Dr. Sherin Ann Thomas 42293 Demarco Terrace, Chantilly, VA 20152 Tel: 703-348-2339 Email:vicar@immanuelmarthoma.org
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ADDRESS CHANGE
Mr. Sunil John 957 Clopper Rd. Apt # T2,Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Phone:410-505-4914
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Executive Committee Members2012 Vicar & President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Accountant Lay Leader (Mal) Lay Leader (Eng) Office Bearers Rev. Benu John 410-602-1112 Mr. Punoose Andrews 410-552-4647 Dr. Reju Koshy Alex 443-588-4307 Mr. Sajan John 410-461-1851 Mr. Lincoln Mathew 410-878-2572 Mr. Elias Abraham 410-418-8018 Mr. Prashant Varghese 443-393-4205

Worship Time : On all Sundays 9:30 am

Choir : Practice at 8.30 am on every Sunday

MANDALAM & DIOCESE REPRESENTATIVES Mandalam Member Mr. K.V.Varghese 410-560-3626 Dioc.Assy.Member Mr. Roshan Punoose 410-302-7053 ORGANISATION REPRESENTATIVES & COMMITTEE MEMBERS Sunday School Dr. Priya Abraham 410-480-5494 Youth Fellowship Ms. Jiji Abraham 410-668-3423 Choir Mr. Aji Philip Mathew 732-476-4579 Sevika Sangham Mrs. Gracey Abraham 410-668-3423 Edavaka Mission Mr. Chacko Samuel 410-988-2515 Area Prayer group Representatives: Group A Mr. John V. George 410-581-1171 Group B Mrs. Annamma Chacko410-988-2515 Group C Mr. Regi Puthur 410-823-7676 Group D Mr. Abraham Verghese 610-857-3985 Group E Mr. Sunil K. John 410-505-4914 Auditors: Mr. Rajan Jacob 410-203-9488 Mr. Benson Mathew 717-764-4074 Ecumenical Council: Mrs. Molly Thomas 443-416-9499 Mr. Moncy T. Mathew 410-655-8245 Mr. Samuel Thomas 410-465-1406
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Sunday School : Every Sunday after Service

Youth Fellowship : 7.00pm - 9.00pm

on Every 1st Fridays

Young Families Fellowship : Every 3rd

Saturday at 4:00pm

Sevika Sangham : Alternate Thursdays & Fridays

at 9:30 am at Parsonage and every 3rd Sunday after Qurbana

Edavaka Mission Prayer : 6.30pm - 8.30pm At Cottages on 2nd & 4th Saturdays.

Message from Youth Chaplain

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Prayer Group Representatives:

Prayer Group A: (Windsor Mill, Owings Mills, Eldersburg, Lutherville, Reisterstown) Leader: Mrs.Usha George Peer pressure is of the influence Schedule: Meets every 1st Sunday a socialMonth. exerted by others on an individual. The pressure is exerted in order to get someone to act or believe in similar Prayer Group B: (Ellicott City, Columbia) way. Research has shown that peer Leader: Mrs. Laly Elias pressure has a greater impact on adolescent behavior. Peer pressure is not always negative. There are Schedule: Meets every 3rd Sunday of the Month negative and positive effects of peer pressure. Peer pressure can be positive if the peers help in changing the person for Prayer Group C:Unfortunately, the peers influence persons to the better. (Parkville, Towson, Perry Hall, Bel Air) Leader: Mr. Abraham Daniel (Aniyan) such as loss of individualnegative effects of peer pressure, Schedule: ity, change to the high-risk behavior and strained relationship Meets every 2nd Sunday of the Month. with family.

Prayer Group D: (York, Harrisburg) [PA] Leader: Mr. BensonPeer pressure can lead to loss of individuality. Mathew Extreme peer pressure can lead the Month. what your Schedule: Meets every 1st Saturday of you to follow

Do you ever feel you are a nobody, a failure? Do you ever doubt that you will be successful? Life can sometimes be very hard as we face situations that may cause us to question ourselves and our future. However, we must always remember that God has a purpose for our life. That is, we all have unique personalities and talents that God has given us so that we would be blessed to be a blessing for others. The Scripture reminds us, For I have plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a future and hope(Jer. 29:11). God already has a plan for all of us and we must then submit to His plan so that we succeed. None of us are born failures; in fact, we are born to be a blessing and to have a bright future and hope. But, if we run away from God, deny His plan for our life and neglect His daily presence and power in our life we fail ourselves. So, let us be proactive about our faith in God and in His plans for our life. Here are six things that you must believe about yourself: The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world (devil). (1 John 4:4) Through faith in God, I can overcome every circumstance in my life (Mark 11:23) I have a strong body that has been healed by the stripes taken on Jesus back. (Matt. 8:17) I have the ability to control my mind and cast out evil thoughts (2 Cor. 10:4-5) I am poised for success and will not accept any defeat as final (1 Cor. 15:57) I hate sin but love all people and have favor everywhere I go. (Prov. 12:2)

peers feel right. It always happens to the person that has low self-esteem. If you do not have confidence in yourself, you Prayer Group E: (Silver spring, Elkridge, Laurel, Gaithersburg) may feel insecure and you will always seek the opinions of Leader: Mr. Aji to determine your worth. You will adopt your peers others Mathew Schedule: taste of every 4th Sunday of the Month. living. Peer Meets fashion, clothing, music, and general pressure can actually lead you to lose your tastes of life and original way of looking at life. For Communication of Organizations,

Please contact the following members;

Another effect of peer pressure is that it changes the person to unhealthy habits. You want to experiment Edavaka Mission: after that you will be addicted to drugs, alcohol, things and Secretary: smoking, sex, skipping school and various high-risk behav- Mr. Mathew T. Chacko (410-655-8245) iors. As a result, there are teen pregnancies, sexually transSevika Sanghom: mitted diseases, and lower grades in school. They only want Secretary: to have fun without George of the future consequences. Mrs. Beena thinking (410-313-8964) Peer pressure will cause strained relationship with Young Family Fellowship: Secretary: the family. The teenagers spend many more time with their - Dr. Reshma Phillips (410-796-7982)

Sunday School: Superintendent: - Ms. conclusion,Abraham (410-668-3423) most In Jiji Annie what we ought to concentrate Choir: teaching the children to be more confident and comfortable Secretary: in themselves. A strong support from family, an ability to - Mr. Abraham George (Babu) (410-313-8964) Youth Fellowship: Secretary: - Ms. Ashley A. Johnson (410-795-8205)
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peers than with their family members. They do not realize that family is more important than friends. is how peer pressure can be prevented. It can be done by

KIDS ZONE Jokes

A little Catholic kid praying for a car
A little Catholic kid was praying as hard as he could. 'God,' he prayed, 'I really want a car.' Jumping up and dashing to the window, he saw that the driveway was empty. 'God,' he prayed again, 'I really NEED a car.' Still no answer to his prayers. Suddenly the kid stood up, ran into his parents' bedroom, and grabbed the statuette of the Virgin Mary off the mantelpiece. He wrapped it up in ten layers of paper, using three rolls of tape and a spool of twine, then stuffed it inside a box at the very bottom of his closet. 'Okay, God,' he said, getting down onto his knees again, 'if you ever want to see your mother again...' Many years ago a wealthy young man had been proudly driving his Ford vehicle when he started to hear some strange noise seemingly from the engine in the car. A few minutes after that the car stopped working. The man got out of his car, opened the hood and began inspecting the vehicle. He spent hours but, he was unable to fix it. As he pranced around, frustrated, a well-dressed man, middle-aged man came up to him and asked what the problem seemed to be. The young man explained all that had happened and expressed his absolute frustration. The middle-aged man offered to help and eventually the young fellow reluctantly acquiesced claiming it wouldnt make any difference anyhow. Within a matter of five minutes, the car was up and running again and the young man stood in awe. He asked, How did you do it? This is my car and I had been working on it for so long . The middle-aged man replied, You see, my name is Henry Ford and this is my car; I built this car and so I know every single detail about it!. Similarly, we are His creation and He knows everything about us for He has great plans for us! The next few months will seem to go by quickly with the holidays right around the corner! I pray that all the youths would get involved in the various youth programs that have been scheduled. Also, remember that the church is not just a Sunday but, a movement of the faith community. So, use the holidays, your free time, skills, talents and knowledge to grow our youth fellowship, church and those in greatest need within our cities and neighborhoods. God bless you! May God Almighty empower us to respond to His plans for our life so that we would be all that we are meant to be! Your brother in Christ, Jaisen Achen 214-604-6678 revjathomas@yahoo.com

John'y version of Moses journey out of Egypt

Johnny was asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday School. "Well, mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. "When he got to the Red Sea he had his engineers build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then he used his walkie-talkie to radio headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge and saved the Israelites." "Now, Johnny, is that really what your teacher taught you?" his mother asked. "Well, no, mom, but if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd never believe it."

Letters to a Vicar
Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, Arnold. Age 8, Nashville. Dear Pastor, My father should be a minister. Every day he gives us a sermon about something. Robert, Age 11, Anderson. Dear Pastor, I'm sorry I can't leave more money in the plate, but my father didn't give me a raise in my allowance. Could you have a sermon about a raise in my allowance? Love, Patty. Age 10, New Haven Dear Pastor, I think a lot more people would come to your church if you moved it to Disneyland. Loreen. Age 9. Tacoma

Message from the Vicar

Dear All in Christ, Warm greetings to all in Christs name. Namaste to you all in a true Indian way. We are approaching another Christmas season. A season of hope for the world. Lets hope the coming months bring us joy and fulfillment of our vision for our Lord. We immensely enjoyed our American adventure and more is yet to come. We need to fulfill our mission to be the REACHING OUT church. It has to be a collective dream of the community. Our reaching out may be even beyond the Malayalam community and marthoma fellowship. Are we prepared for this challenge? Secondly we need to refocus our attention to the children and the elderly community. We need to bring the children and the senior citizens along with our youths and women to make our church more vibrant. So reaching out is not just going out to the community outside of us it is even reaching out to our own members who are on the periphery. In the recent years our Sevika sanghom members and children had been able to make significant achievements but we are far from the goal of being a model church. We have the potential to make it to the top but we need to visualize reaching the Zenith. Our church space is now being grossly underutilized by our community. Now that our basement is also open can we think together to make our space and time more relevant for our community to learn and foster relationships? Now I have one more concern that there is increase of alcoholism and obesity in the marthoma families throughout the globe. Our church in India was pioneer in resisting this social epidemic and our church had collectively decided to flush out alcoholism from every family. Where have we gone wrong? Can we still say no to alcoholism and lifestyles that are harmful to spiritual and mental health? Its a challenge for us to address very prayerfully as a family. This is my 12 th parish and in my 12 year of experience I had seen families breaking in alcoholism. Its an epidemic and the more we ignore it the more it gets rooted in our community? Even our young and promising people in our Christian community are victims of unhealthy lifestyles that include alcoholism. Last I really pray for closer bonds and love among our community members. A church united in its vision and mission is the need of the hour. Area group prayer and church events had greatly helped to fulfill this vision. But we need to be more proactive in this holy task. Lets reach out to at least one family who we do not know as we come to church each Sunday. Then Within one year we will be friends with all our members. I seek that all members provide their email address and mobile numbers to the vicar in order for helping me to communicate with you about important church matters. You may also communicate with me with genuine concerns and suggestions for the future. Please do pray for our church earnestly and stay tuned. Lets work together to make this church a historic community with a vision for the future. May God Bless you. Pray for us too. With love and prayers, Benuachen and family.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Intercessory chain prayer every Monday from 5:00am till 12 Oclock midnight. Teleconference prayer every Wednesday at 9:00pm . The phone number is 605-562-3000 and access code is 540232 Talent Night October 13th. Bake Sale October 21st. Thanksgiving November 25th. House to House Christmas Caroling begins on December 1st Saturday and will end on 22nd Saturday. Christmas Carol Service: December 24th at 7:00pm. Christmas Holy Qurbana: December 25th morning at 9:00am. Watch Night Service: December 31st at 9:00pm.

Birth Announcements
Mr. Anil Abraham and Mrs. Sissy Abraham have been blessed with a Baby Girl on the 14th September, 2012. Rev. Jaison and Mrs. Dr. Sherin Ann Thomas have been blessed with a Baby Boy on September 26th 2012.

Congratulations !
Our Church won 3rd prize in the South East Center Sevika Sanghom Quiz competition in Philadelphia Christose MTC. Our youths entered the semis of the north east yuvajana sakhyamVolley Ball tournament in New York.

Condolences
The members of the Marthoma Church of Baltimore express our deep condolence: To Dr. Rekha Varghese for the loss of her father in August 2012. To Mrs. Bindu Ann Mathew for the loss of her father in August 2012.

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Birthdays / Wedding AnniversariesDecember

Happy Birthday
George Panicker Molly Suraj Reuben Jayakumar Christina T. Mathew Anu George Elizabeth Mathai Pulimood Susan Mary Thomas Oommen Thomas Mariamma Thomas Mani Pulimoood Daisy John Ramya E. Punnoose Sameena Molly Mathew Emma Mariam Toms 1 9 9 10 13 14 17 19 21 23 26 26 27 31

Secretarys Note
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. Luke 2:15-16 The simple truth is that Bethlehem the birth place of Jesus, today, has become a hot spot for internal violence. It is now the land of tourists, too. We are not able to experience the joy granted to us in the birth of Jesus Christ. Another Christmas season is arriving and as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, should we not find out where Jesus is ? What do we desire to hear today ? Has not the noise of violence, injustice, commercial interests, competitions, hatred and selfglorification become a barrier for us to hear the voice from above ? Is it not hindering us from going to Bethlehem and meeting our Savior Jesus Christ ? We as a God centered community must try hard to be prayerful. We have only one master, who is Jesus Christ. We must embrace peace and love. We should make this world a better place for one to live. So let us be lamps in this darkened world. Christmas brings happiness and Joy. We must forgive each other and together try for the fulfillment of Christs wishes about the earth. Our spiritual progress depends upon our innocence and faith in Christ. May this years Christmas bring us more Joy and more Love. Then the New Year will also become fruitful and blessed. I sincerely thank every member of the Church for the love and support you have offered to me as the Secretary of the Church. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! Dr.Reju Koshy Alex Secretary

Happy Wedding anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Elias Abraham Mr. & Mrs Prashant Verghese Mr. & Mrs. Sunil K. John Mr. & Mrs. Thomas George 5 16 22 27

Isaiah 9:6-7 (6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (7) Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

LECTIONARY October 2012

Voluntary Evangelists Day- Readiness to share the Gospel 1st Sunday - Oct 7th 2012 Holy Qurbana - Malayalam Assistants - Mr. Elias Abraham & Dr.Reju Koshy Alex 1st Lesson - 2Kings.5:1-14 Mr. Santhosh Abraham 2nd Lesson - 2Cor. 2:12-17 Mrs.Lizy Ragi Puthur Epistle - 1Tim.1:12-16 Gospel - St. John.1:35-42 Offertory - Jonah Varghese & Kristine George Day of the People with Special Skills. Activeness in the midst of limitations 2nd Sunday - Oct.14th 2012 Holy Communion - English Assistants - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Prem Elias 1st Lesson - 2Sam. 9:1-13 Mr. Kevin Daniel 2nd Lesson - Heb. 12:12-17 Ms. Emily Agnes Epistle - Acts 3:1-10 Gospel - St. Math.15:25-31 Offertory - Joshua Mathew & Diya Ann Thomas 3rd Sunday Assistants 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Offertory Youth Sunday- Matured Youthood Oct. 21th 2012 Holy Qurbana - Malayalam Mr. Elias Abraham & Mr. K.A.Abraham Eccl. 11:9-12:8 Mr. Johnson P. Thomas Heb. 12:1-11 Dr. Rekha Varghese 1Tim.4:6-16 Gospel - St. Luke 18:18-25 Abha Phillips & Allen Alex Koshy

Birthdays / Wedding AnniversariesNovember

Happy Birthday
Usha George Christee Titan Thomas Achamma Koshy Annamma T. Mathew Bindu Ann Mathew Cecil Alex Koshy Susan Mathai Jiji Annie Abraham Christy Abraham Reju Alex Koshy Kurian Titus Panampunna Leena Biji Anna Chacko Santhosh Abraham Vinoj Abraham John Aji Philip Mathew Nisha Sara George Anita G. Panicker Idiculla Abraham K. Gracey Abraham Nancy Abraham Jinsi George Philip Anila A. Varughese 1 2 4 4 4 4 4 5 7 7 11 12 13 15 16 19 19 21 23 25 25 26 28

Happy Wedding anniversary

Mr & Mrs. Oommen Thomas Mr & Mrs. Abraham K. A. 12 16

Christian Family Dedication Day- Family: A Divine Gift 4th Sunday - Oct. 28th 2012 Holy Communion - English Assistants - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Blessen Chacko 1st Lesson - Gen. 1:20-31 Mr. Aji Philip Mathew nd Lesson 2 - Acts 10:1-8 Dr. Ruby Thomas Epistle - Eph.5:21 - 32 Gospel - St. Mat. 19:1-12 Offertory - Josh Santhosh & Sara Ragi Puthur
Note : Those who are assigned please be prepared and come early. If you are unable to do the assignments, please inform either the Vicar or Lay Leaders at least two days in advance.

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Birthdays / Wedding AnniversariesOctober

November 2012
Kudosh Eetho- Sanctification of the Church- Beginning of the Liturgical Year 1st Sunday - Nov 4th 2012 Holy Qurbana - Malayalam Assistants - Mr. Elias Abraham & Mr. Punnoose Andrews 1st Lesson - Deut. 6:1-9 Mr. George Thomas 2nd Lesson - Eph. 5:1-10 Mrs. Anna Chacko Epistle - Eph. 1:1-7 Gospel - St. Mat. 18:1-5 Offertory - Nevin John S. & Hannah Susan Sam 2nd Sunday Assistants 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Offertory 3rd Sunday Assistants 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Offertory Hudos Eetho- Renewal of the Church - Nov 11th 2012 Holy Communion - English - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Terin Mathew - Gen. 43:26-34 Mr. Bipin Noble - 1 Cor. 10:14-21 Ms. Donna Ann Thomas - 1 Cor. 11:23-30 Gospel - St. John 6:52-58 - Abhishek Benu J. & Rhea Mariam P. Annunciation to Zechariah Nov 18th 2012 Holy Qurbana - Malayalam Mr. Elias Abraham & Mr. P.C. Chacko 1 Chro.24:1-19 Dr. Ashok Jacob Rev. 8:1-8 Mrs. Lilly Mathew Heb. 5:1-10 Gospel - St. Luke 1:8-23 Terin Mathew & Sarah Mary Jayne C.

Happy Birthday
Dona Ann Thomas Thomas V. George Punnose Andrews Mathew T. Chacko Mathew Varghese Ken Gee Varghese Mathew G. Panicker Jerry George Varghese Mariyamma Varghese Abraham Daniel Ashley A. Johnson Rachel Marie Joseph Samantha Susan John George V. George Emmanuel Madathil Toms Ann Lizabeth Mathew Abha Molly Philips David G. Panicker Ashley Joseph Thomas Blesson Chacko K.V.Varughese Laura Susy Mathew Sanjana Leela Jacob Teena Jacob Tyush Joe Thomas 1 1 2 4 4 5 5 8 8 10 10 10 10 13 15 18 20 22 24 25 25 25 28 28 30

Happy Wedding anniversary

Mr & Mrs. John V. George Dr & Mrs. Ashok Jacob Mr & Mrs.Mathew T Chacko Dr & Mrs. George Kurian Mr & Mrs. Jacob Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Philip Jinsi George Mr. & Mrs. Jacob G. Chacko 1 4 10 20 24 27 28

Annunciation to Virgin Mary - Dedication to Gods Will 4th Sunday - Nov 25th 2012 Holy Communion - English Assistants - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Mathew Panicker 1st Lesson - Zech. 2:10-13 Dr. Bivin Philips 2nd Lesson - Eph. 1:3-14 Ms. Rupa Elias Epistle - Gal. 4:21-31 Gospel - St. Luke.1:26-38 Offertory - Dylan Mathew B. & Delna Thomas
Note : Those who are assigned please be prepared and come early. If you are unable to do the assignments, please inform either the Vicar or Lay Leaders at least two days in advance.

December 2012
Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth - Bearers of Good News 1st Sunday - Dec 2nd 2012 Holy Qurbana - Malayalam Assistants - Mr. Elias Abraham & Mr. Toms Jacob 1st Lesson - Gen. 18:1-16 Dr. George Kurian 2nd Lesson - 1John 1:1-10 Mrs. Aneena George Epistle - 1 Tim. 3:10-17 Gospel - St. Luke 1:39-56 Offertory - Allen Alex Koshy & Sarah Ragi Puthur Birth of John the Baptist 2nd Sunday - Dec 9th 2012 Holy Communion - English Assistants - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Jeffrey Thomas 1st Lesson - Judg. 13:2-25 Mr. Blessen Chacko 2nd Lesson - Heb. 2:1-10 Ms. Rachel Susan C. Epistle - 1John 5:13-20 Gospel - St. Luke 1:57-66 Offertory - Delvin Suraj & Kristine George Annunciation to Joseph 3rd Sunday - Dec 16th 2012 Holy Qurbana - Malayalam Assistants - Mr. Elias Abraham & Mr. Aji Philip Mathew 1st Lesson - Isa. 40:1-11 Mr. Mathew Zachariah 2nd Lesson - Rev. 2 :12-17 Mrs. Tessy Mathew Epistle - Phil. 4:4-9 Gospel - St. Mat.1:18-23 Offertory - Joshua Mathew & Ria Sajan John The Mystery of Holy Incarnation 4th Sunday - Dec 23th 2012 Holy Communion - English Assistants - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Roshan Punnoose 1st Lesson - Isa. 11:1-10 Mr. Prem Elias 2nd Lesson - 1John 5:1-12 Ms. Ashley Thomas Epistle - Rom. 1:8-16 Gospel - St. John1:1-14 Offertory - Nevin John S. & Rivkah Philips Our Lord who is coming again 5th Sunday - Dec 30th 2012 Holy Communion - English Assistants - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Bipin Noble 1st Lesson - Zech. 14:1-5 Mr. Lincoln Thomas Mathew nd Lesson 2 - Acts 1:6-11 Mrs. Suja Prashant Epistle - 1 Thes. 1:14-17 Gospel - St. John14:1-7 Offertory - Zachariah Manuel & Rachel Marie Joseph
Note : Those who are assigned please be prepared and come early. If you are unable to do the assignments, please inform either the Vicar or Lay Leaders at least two days in advance.

December 2012 Special Services

Christmas Assistants 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Offertory Yaldo- Feast of Nativity. Birth of Our Saviour - Dec 25th 2012 Holy Communion - English - Mr. Prashant Verghese & Mr. Moncy Mathew - Micah. 5:1-9 Mr. Benson Mathew - Col. 1:15-20 Mrs. Reshama Philips - 1Tim. 1:14-17 Gospel - St. Luke 2:1-20 - Joel Santhosh & Rachel Mary Prashant

Year ending - Watch Night Service God who is always with us Watch Night - Dec 31st 2012 Holy Qurbana - Malayalam Assistants - Mr. Elias Abraham & Mr. Sajan John 1st Lesson - Exo. 33:12-23 Mr. K.A. Abraham 2nd Lesson - Heb. 13:7-21 Mrs. Molly Suraj Epistle - 1Pet. 5:6-11 Gospel - St. Luke12:22-34 Offertory - Aaron Alex Koshy & Delna Thomas
Note : Those who are assigned please be prepared and come early. If you are unable to do the assignments, please inform either the Vicar or Lay Leaders at least two days in advance.

Good News, Great Joy and a Precious Gift

Luke 2:10 And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. 2 Corinthians 9:15 (KJV) Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.