edition 75 - news letter january 2015

7/26/2019 Edition 75 - News Letter January 2015

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MESSA

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THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH

PARISHMESSENGERVolume 75 / January 2015

T H E G R A N D

MOOD

In the low mood, the

mere man acts alone,

Moved by impulses

which, if from within,Yet far outside the center

man begin

But in the grand mood,

every softest tone

Come form the living God

at very heart-

From thee who infinite

core of being art,

Thee who didst call our

names ere ever we

would sin.

We all have moods.

Sometimes everything

looks dark, and we hardly

know why. We get up in

the morning and wonder

why we can t s ing .

Nothing really bad has

happened to us but we

are gloomy.

Fortunately God has not

commanded that we have

one mood or another, He

knows we have our ups

and downs. He knowsour f rame , says a

psalmist, he remembers

that we are dust. We

have fears and anxieties

when at the moment there

is nothing to be afraid of.

Of course, as the hymn

writers say, we walk in

danger all the way. But

we also walk with God all

the way. If we let our

minds imagine all the

possible things that could

go wrong, we will live

constantly with fear.

But God wants to give us

the grand mood. He

doesnt want us to probe

into our own minds and

hearts to find it, nor into

the world around us. He

wants us to keep our eyes

on him. Remember that

Peter began to sink whenwalking towards Jesus on

the Sea of Galilee; he took

his eyes off Jesus to look

at the billowing waves

around him.

And what do we see when

we focus on

Jesus? We see a Lord

who loves us so much that

he died on a cross for us.

We see a God who, from

our mothers arm, has

blessed us on our way.

Surely goodness and

mercy shall follow me all

of the days of my life (Ps.

23:6).

Wishing you all a blessed

New Year!

May our good God blessyou all,

With prayerful regards,

Mothy Achen

PARISH MESSENGER www.perthmarthoma.org.au 0426 283 829


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SERVICES


CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date Theme 1stLesson 2ndLesson EpistlePrayerGroup

04 Jan 2015(Malayalam)

Revelation forLiberation

Isa. 61:1-11 Rev. 5:1-10Acts.27:18-26

Willetton

11 Jan 2015(English) Live Worthy of yourcalling Prov. 20:1-11 Rom.6:12-21 Gal. 5:16-24 Murdoch

18 Jan 2015(Malayalam)

One Lord, OneBaptism

Num.11:23-30

1 John.3:1-11

Eph. 4:1-10 Fremantle

25 Jan 2015(English)

Church: AnIntercedingCommunity

Gen.18:19-33 1 Pet.4:7-15Jam.5:13-18

Joondalup &North ofRiver(combined)

01 Feb 2015(Malayalam)

Healing andWholeness

Job.42:1-12 Rev. 22:1-5 2 Cor.12:1-10

CanningVale

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

Area Prayer Group Date & Time Venue (residence of) Representative

Canning Vale No Meeting in Jan - Mr Abraham Kurien

Fremantle No Meeting in Jan - Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup No Meeting in Jan - Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch No Meeting in Jan - Mr Kurian Parayil

North of River No Meeting in Jan - Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton No Meeting in Jan - Mr Shibu Mathew

PRAYER POINTS

For Your Prayers

Pray for our Parish, Vicar and the members;

Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities;

Pray for the journey mercies for our Parish members going for vacation;

Pray for our Sunday School kids and teachers;

Pray for this nation and its government;

Pray for world peace and for all war torn countries; andPray for the kids and youth of our parish for them to have a blessed and God

fearing future.


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MINIST

RIES


YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Youth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 04:00pm at

the residence of a parish member.

Encourage all youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the

Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Ms Shauna Rivya

Jacob ([email protected]).

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion

Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Susan Abraham for further

details ([email protected]). Closed for summer

holidays and will reopen in February 2015.

EDAVAKA MISSION

Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every

month. For further details, please contact Mr Solomon Jacob.

PARISH CHOIR

Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion

Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr.

Ginsu Ninan ([email protected]).

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP

Senior Citizens Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at

12:00pm at the residence of a parish member. For further details, please

contact Mr Retnarajan.

SEVIKA SANGHAM

Sevika Sangham meets once every two month at the residence of a

parish member.

Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the

Sevika Sangham. For further details, please contact Mrs Babbin Mathews([email protected]).
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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THOUG

HTS


v37David said, TheLord, who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the

bear, will save me from the hand of this Philistine. So Saul said to David, Go, and may

theLordbe with you!

Modern day Christians face a difficult time explaining and understanding the importance of

spirituality in a Christ centered life. It seems we are experts in becoming Goliaths of our

education, finances, families, and physical fitness but fall short of the greatness God has really

intended for us.

Spirituality takes trust.From a young age, David understood and knew that God was in control

of his life and that only when he put his trust in the Lord, could he be certain that victory would

be his. David trusted that God would be there for him when he needed it the most even when

his leaders doubted to see Gods protection. How many of us rely on our own strength to

sustain ourselves rather than submit to God? Do we have the trust that this shepherd boy had?

Spirituality takes action. Here we see that no one was willing to fight the giant except a boy

without any war experience. Goliath may have never fallen if David did not act on his spirituality

knowing that God would watch over and guide his sling. Many of us still face the same Goliaths

day after day and feel like there is nothing to do. Instead of submitting our battles to the Lord,

we are just like the Israelites who sit and allow the Philistines to have their way. Only when you

act and trust in the Lord can your spirituality be meaningful.

Spirituality takes preparation and recognition. David was placed in the Kings own armor and

given the finest weapons that money could by. However, David decided to trust not in his sword,

but rather in the Lord. David recognized that there was a problem that needed to be solved. In

the most epic of battles between men,David recognized that his strength was from the Lord

and not from man-made garments. No opposing human or force caneven stand against the

Lord.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, Help us to trust in you, act for you, prepare for you, and always recognize that

everything we have is from you. Help us to face injustice as David did and to never back down

for your glory. In Jesus name.Amen

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Are you prepared to face your Goliath today knowing your God is with you?

Published with permission from the author.

Copyright *2014* *Diocese of North America & Europe of the Mar Thoma Church,* All rights reserved.

*Word for the Day* *Christian Education Forum*

Spirituality of Youth in the Modern Age- 1 Samuel 17:32-50By Gracious John, St. Andews MTC, NY


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BIRTHDAY - January 2015

Toms M John (1 January)

Reji John (1 January)

Emil Alex Kurian (2 January)

Dr Mary Binsu Abraham (3 January)Dr. Abu Abraham (4 January)

Beena George (5 January)

Philips Cherukara Thomas (5 January)

Bibu C Thomas (7 January)

Divna Rose Thomas (7 January)

Rev. Dr. Mothy Varkey (8 January)

Dr C J John (8 January)

Annie Thomas (9 January)

Thomas Mathew (10 January)

Bijoe Thomas Verghese (10 January)

Alina Mercy Alex (10 January)

Rijo George Cherian (11 January)

Viji Oommen (12 January)

Christy Tom Philip (14 January)

Omana Thomas (14 January)

Ashwin Vijay (15 January)Jolly Mathews Philip (16 January)

Riya Roy (18 January)

Basia Anna Reji (20 January)

Sheeba Thomas (21 January)

Nimi V Mammen (24 January)

Shania Ann Alex (26 January)

Philip Mathew (26 January)

Rino jacob Chirakkattu (28 January)

Mary Oommen (28 January)

George Thomas (29 January)

Evan Johnson (30 January)

Dr. John Zachariah (30 January)

God Created You with his own hands; He Knows your name and your thoughts; HeBlesses you with life, with love; And the joy of another year to know him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - January 2015

Shibu Mathew & Sheeba Mathew (1 January)

Roy Thomas & Jaya Mathew (1 January)

Shyju Thomas & Gimcy Rachel George (2

January)

Gijohn George & Shushana Gijohn George (6

January)

Mathews Jacob & Alice Jacob (11 January)

Stanly John & Sherin Stanly (12 January)

Christy Tom Philip & Beena George (15

January)

Dr. Thomas T Kurien & Dr. Ansu Abraham (16

January)

Aby Mathew & Elizabeth John (19 January)

Anil George & Ann George (20 January)

Babu Philip & Roopa Babu (20 January)

Joe Philip & Sunila Vejagaran (23 January)

Dr Vijay Lazar & Dr Lekha George (29

January)

Deepu Abraham & Sally Deepu Abraham (31

January)

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!!


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