edition 80 - news letter june 2015

THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH

PARISH MESSENGERVolume 80 / May 2015Hearty welcome to dear Biju Achen. We are glad you are here.

www.perthmarthoma.org.au

WANJU (welcome) BIJU ACHEN

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THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTHPARISH MESSENGER

Volume 80 / June 2015

FROM THE VICARS DESK

Dear all in Christ, Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Jesus Christ.

I consider this letter of mine to address all my parish members as a great opportunity.

Dear Parish members, ambassadors are very important people as they live in one count ry but represent government of their own home country. St. Paul saw himself as an ambassador for Christ, likewise the Christian community in the present world should represent themselves as Christian ambassadors. As we are a diaspora community in a foreign land .We have to always remind ourselves that we are representing our saviour Lord and Saviour Jesus in our day to day life.

In a parish all our accomplishments depend upon a team of people who are putting their shoulders to the plough. We have to be always ready to play any pivotal role that Christ may assign us to play in the community where we are living. In the present world everyone desires to be Number One, but the norm for the

Christian believer should be to love one another as Christ loved the world. As a parish we should always pray to the Lord to make us a source of constant help to others, full of hope and positive attitude.

Our beloved Mothy Varkey Achen was able to successfully complete his tenure and has really done a very remarkable service for the parish and its members I wish him all success for his new endeavour.

Being the new vicar I request the prayer and support of all my parish members for my sojourn in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ. With Prayerful Regards Rev. Biju George

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CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESDate Theme 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Prayer Group

07 Jun 2015(Malayalam)

Students Sunday - Wisdom from Above

1 King. 3:16-28 Jam. 1:1-8 Phil. 4:4-9 Murdoch

14 June 2015(English)

Creation Proclaims Glory of God - Environmental Sunday

Prov. 8:22-31 Rev. 21:1-8 Phil. 1:9-20 Fremantle

21 June 2015(Malayalam)

Worship the Lord in Truth and Spirit Isa. 6:1-8

1 John 5:1-12

2 Thes. 2:13-17

Joondalup & North of River (combined)

28 June 2015(English) Cost of discipleship Dan. 6:11-23

Heb. 11:23-40

2 Cor. 6:11-18

Canning Vale

05 July 2015(Malayalam)

Stewardship: Transparency and Accountability Tithe Offering Sunday

Exo. 36:2-7 Acts. 5:1-15 Phil.4:10-20 Willetton

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGSArea Prayer Group Date & Time Venue (residence of) Representative

Canning Vale 13 June 2015 @ 6:30PM Mr Philin Philip Mr Abraham Kurien

Fremantle 06 June 2015 @ 6:00PM Mr Anish Varghese Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup 12 June 2015 @ 7:00PM Mr Binu Jacob Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch06 June 2015 @ 6:00PM Mrs Preeya Alex

Mr Kurian Parayil14 June 2015 @ 6:00PM Mr Gijohn George

North of River 13 June 2015 @ 4:00PM Mr Jaic Antony Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton 27 June 2015 @ 6:00PM Mr James Rajesh Mr Shibu Mathew

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MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULEDATE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

07 June 2015(Malayalam Service) 8:30AM 10:00AM

14 June 2015(English Service) 8:30AM 10:00AM

21 June 2015(Malayalam Service) 8:30AM 10:00AM

28 June 2015(English Service) 8:30AM 10:00AM

PRAYER POINTS Praise God for the messages that were brought to us at the Convention Praise God that we could celebrate the Parish day and helping us to celebrate 9 years as a Parish

in Perth Praise God that all went well with the Holy land visit undertaken and all those attending had a safe

journey Pray for Biju George achen as he gets ready to travel to Perth, his settling in this new place and

for us as a Parish to be blessed by his leadership Pray for those who are affected by the recent earthquake in Nepal and parts of India, the relief

work undertaken and comfort upon those who have lost their dear ones, homes and belongings Pray Lord that Your will and Word be upheld in the policy matters of this country as debate

continues on marriage laws Pray for Your guidance and wisdom as we seek to buy/build a place of worship of our own Pray for the GBM coming up in June that the right decisions will be taken as the new Committee

is selected Pray for those who are undergoing persecution and struggles standing out for their Christian faith Pray for the Sunday School Competitions starting this month , participation and in the process the

children learning your Word and building on it for the future Pray for those who are not keeping well and for healing of the body and mind Pray for those among us who are going through a period of grief and comfort for those mourning

the loss of their dear ones Pray for the parent teacher meeting planned in Sunday School that it will be a opportunity of

interaction between the teachers and parents to hear from each other and share experiences.

CONDOLENCEWith heartfelt sorrow we inform you that mother of Mrs Elizabeth Ninan, Dr. Achamma Joshua (75 years), passed away on 16 May (Saturday). The funeral service was held on Sunday.We express our heartfelt condolence to all the family members.All are requested to uphold the grieving family in your prayers . May God Almighty grant His peaceand comfort to all members of the family during this time of sorrow.

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YOUTH FELLOWSHIPYouth 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 SCHOOLRegular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Susan Abraham for further details ([email protected]) or visit the Sunday School website (www.school.perthmarthoma.org.au).

EDAVAKA MISSIONEdavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month. An intercessory prayer is held on first Friday of every month at the residence of a parish member. For further details, please contact Mr Solomon Jacob.

PARISH CHOIRParish 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 FELLOWSHIPSenior 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 SANGHAMSevika 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]).

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BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 SCHEDULEJune 6th Mix Doubles/Div 1June 13th Mix Doubles/Div2June 20th Singles/Ladies Doubles/June 27th Singles/Ladies Doubles/June 31st QF/SFJuly 4th QF/SFJuly 18th Finals/Childrens Doubles/Shuttle juggling competition

SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPETITIONS 2015JUNE 28th Nursery/Beginners 1. Storytelling Juniors 1. Bible reading 2. Storytelling Intermediate 1. Bible reading 2. Elocution

Seniors 1. Bible reading

JULY 26th Nursery to Juniors1. Bible quiz2. Memory verse competition (oral)

Intermediate1. Bible quiz2. Memory verse competition (written) Seniors1. Bible quiz2. Memory verse competition (written)

AUGUST 23rd Nursery, beginners, juniors, intermediate and seniors 1. Singing Seniors 1. Debate

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYVBS - 2015

Dates:30 Sept(evening ) - 03 Oct 2015

Venue: TBA

VBS Director: Dr Arun Elias (New Zealand)

Family Camp

Dates:16 Oct(evening) - 18 Oct 2015

Venue: Crippled Children's Seaside Home Society

Address: 1 Hymus Street ,Rockingham, WA 6168

Speakers: Mr Zachariah John : Dr. Mathew Samuel (Practical session)

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BIRTHDAY - June 2015Shushana Gijohn George (1 June)Jeni Joby (1 June)Dr. Jinu Mary Eappen (2 June)Grace Mathews Philip (3 June)Nisha Mary Mathew (3 June)Gijohn George (4 June)Jesiah Philin Philip (5 June)Renu Bibu Thomas (7 June)Koshy Geevargheese Vaidyan (7 June)Molly Komattu Mathews (8 June)Evelin Aby Mathew (11 June)Dhanya Rajesh (12 June)Davis Mathews (14 June)

Samuel Francis (15 June)Parukkuty Raman (17 June)Keerthi Mathew (21 June)Sherin Stanly (21 June)John Thoppil Mathew (21 June)Betty Jocelyn Jose (24 June)Anushka Liza Philip (26 June)Thankamma Varghese (27 June)Jermy Koshy (27 June)Rini Mercy Raju (28 June)Dr. Ann Kochiyil Abraham (29 June)Varughese Komattu Mathews (30 June)

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!!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - June 2015Anish Thomas Varghese & Betty Jocelyn Jose (14 June)

Viji Oommen & Shiney Thomas (19 June)

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 ARRIVALSOur Parish membersPrince Babu & Smitha have been blessed with a baby boy. He is named Eloy Prince.

Our Parish members Abraham Mathew & Vanaja Abraham have been blessed with a baby boy. He is named Edwin Abraham.

The Parish congratulatesthem on the new addition to the family. Lets continue to upholdthefamily in our prayers.


Messenger NotesPlease feel free to drop in your comments and suggestions regarding our Parish Messenger at [email protected] are looking for articles to be published in our monthly newsletter. Those who can write articles, poems, drawings (kids) please contact the Webmaster at [email protected]. This is another opportunity to use our God given talents for the Glory of God.

PARISH FAMILY CONTRIBUTION

ACCOUNT DETAILSthe National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136Account# - 865 285 498

PARISH BUILDING FUND

ACCOUNT DETAILSthe National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136Account# - 195 940 763

PARISH GIFT FUNDACCOUNT DETAILS

the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136Account# - 848 646 298

preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.

For more information, please contact

Rev Biju George(Vicar)Mob: TBALandline: 08 6161 6797email: [email protected]

Mr Shibu Jacob(Secretary)Mob: 0452 255 765email: [email protected]

Webmasteremail: [email protected]

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