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Orphanage Visit 2019

Some Glimpses of

Annual Biblical

Convention

2019

Yours in Christ,Alex Achenalexabraham123@gmail.com8593830481, 8805294472

FROM THE PRESBYTER'S DESK

Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!William Carey was a shoemaker. One day he heard of the millions of people in India who had not known the good news of Jesus Christ. He believed in the great commission to go into the world and preach the Gospel. He believed that the verse was directly speaking to him. So he volunteered to come to India. For seven years he worked without seeing a single convert but by the end of his life, he saw hundreds of churches and thousands of converts. Today he is known as the 'Father of Modern Missions.' He used his available resources to spread the Gospel to all. He fought against the evil social practices which were prevailing in the society. Like him, we all are missionaries of God. In our daily lives we must spend time to find possible ways to do God’s Mission. Some of you may have heard of Mr. P.U Thomas. He hails from Neendoor in Kottayam district in Kerala and started Navjeevan Trust - a nonprofit organization providing shelter and relief to the desolate and not so accepted mentally and physically challenged people. Dressed in a white mundu and shirt, Thomas has a charisma which motivates people around him to look beyond the materialistic world and help the needy. The story of Navjeevan Trust started when he as a kid was admitted to a hospital for acute stomach infection. Seeing the miserable condition of other patients who could not even afford food, he started sharing his own food with them. Delighted to see the smiles on their face, Thomas started visiting the hospital more often and seeing his dedication, the hospital granted him a job of a ward boy. His job did not end there. Later in 1970, he rented a small room at the medical college lodge with a nominal monthly rent of Rs. 250 and named it Navjeevan Trust. Today the trust provides food to almost 4000 people across 3 hospitals and spends close to Rs. 50,000 a day! The trust is built on a 5 acre land serving around 230 desolate people found on the roads and corners of the street. This is a living picture of Jesus’ mission.I greatly appreciate our Parish’s decision to spend a good percentage of its income for the purpose of charity. It is part of our mission that is entrusted to us by the commandment of Lord Jesus Christ. As of now, we are part of Shalom Mumbai Mission. Our decision to become a part of SHALOM exposes our desire to be helping underprivileged people in the society. Mission should be spread From Everywhere To Every Where!!. May God bless each one of us to do His mission faithfully wherever we are!!!

VITAL SIGNSThe Church waited for Christ's extraordinary promise, the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The waiting was rewarded, the extraordinary came, and Christ's community was immersed in the very life of God. What was next? More waiting, more praying. Luke says the church was devoted to four things: teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayer. The extraordinary was to be lived out in the ordinary patterns of life. The church continued the way it began: waiting. Waiting was becoming a habit.Prayer is one of the vital signs of a healthy church – like a heartbeat. If the pulse is weak and erratic, the body is sick. If it is strong and steady, the body is healthy and strong. Look at the health of the Jerusalem church: There was a pervasive sense of awe as the people saw wonders and miraculous signs. There was great joy as they shared their money, their time and their homes. Outsiders wanted to be on the inside, as “the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47).What the church needs today is what it has needed from the beginning: more and more of the presence of Jesus. Our greatest need isn't for more programs and meetings; our greatest need is for more of the Lord. Look again at what was happening in the Jerusalem church. God comes in churches and individuals who wait for him. To wait is to pray, to pray is to wait – not as an occasional, extraordinary thing, but as a pattern, a habit of life.Pray: Lord Jesus, we need you so desperately! Form within me, and my church, a devoted habit of waiting on you in prayer. Amen.

AREA COTTAGE PRAYER MEETING - 07:00 PM

February 10 Mr. John Cherian Koshy 045 9881370888

DATE NAME P.D NO. PHONE

BIBLE STUDY- 07:00 PM

Feb.05 Tuesday Aundh Mr.Samkutty John 097 9423003804

Feb.07 Thursday Pimpri Mr. Godwin Jose 036 9370145226

Feb. 17 Sunday Pune Mr.Tenji Thampi John 116 8149208445

Feb.27 Wednesday Vishrantwadi Mr. Shiraj Johnson 107 9423001660

DATE ARE A NAME P.D NO. PHONE

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12-16 Men Fellowship’s Mysore Mission Yatra

17 1045 9th Sunday before Easter Mission Sunday Mission: From Everywhere to Everywhere Holy Communion Service in All Saints’ Church I Kings 17:1-16 : Samkutty John Psalm 107:1-15 : Susamma Alex Gal 2:1-10 : Johnson John Isaac Matthew 13:47-52

Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Reju T. Mathew & Shiny Reju Elements : Jeji George WF Meeting after the Service

22 1000 FASTING PRAYER – TRUST OFFICE

24 1030 8th Sunday before Easter Ecumenical Sunday The Corruption of Creation Matins Service in St. Paul’s Church Isa 5:1-13 : John Cherian Koshy

Psalm 8 : Saramma Thomas Gal 1:5-10 : Anila George Luke 10:13-16 Offertory &Kiss of peace : K. M. Cherian & Alice Cherian Elements : Tenji Thampi John

28 1900 Men Fellowship’s Meeting in the Trust Office

MAR 03 1045 7th Sunday before Easter Women’s Sunday Remembering & Celebrating Women’s Ministry Holy Communion Service in All Saints Church Opening Prayer : Annamma Isaac Judges 4:4-16 : Elsie Kurien Psalm 132 : Jeepa John Phil 4:1-7 : Anita George Luke 8:1-3 Message : Aneesha Alex Intercessory Prayer : Alice Cherian Kiss of Peace : Reya Mathew & Bindu Rony Offertory : Susan Jacob & Elizabeth Philip Elements : Anu Giri Closing Prayer : Rajam Jeji

02 1600 WF Cottage Prayer at the residence of Mrs. Susan Joseph, Aundh Road.

03 1045 4th Sunday after Epiphany Praise the Lord (Worship)

Sunday School Anniversary Holy Communion Service in All Saints’ Church

Opening Prayer : Nisha ThomasExodus 9:1-7 : Jessy Johnson

Psalm 81 : Laly Thomas Rev. 5:1-14 : Tinny Sam John 2:13-22 Intercessory Prayer ; Beena Rajiv Kiss of Peace : Sophie Mathews & Vincy Jeku Offertory : Reena Aju & Latha Johnson Elements : Babykutty Sam Closing Prayer : Sheena Mathews

1400 Choir Social at the Trust Office

1830 Unity Octave Service in Oldham Methodist Church

09 Second Saturday – Chain Prayer

1500 WF Cottage Prayer in the residence of Mrs. Annamma Koshy

1830 Managing Committee Meeting – Trust Office

10 1030 5th Sunday after Epiphany Healing Ministry Sunday – Healing in Sickness Holy Communion Service in St. Paul’s Church Exodus 4:10-17 : Jesuslit Jose Psalm 103:1-10 : Mary Kurien II Cor 12:1-10 : Salikutty Biju John 9:1-7 Intercessory Prayer : Ponnamma Stephen Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Elizabeth Philip & Jessy Moni John Elements : Sunny Oommen

WF Meeting after the Service

1045 Matins in All Saints’ Church

CALENDAR – February 2019

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Thanks Giving (06/01 to 27/01)

May God bless you all with good health, long life and prosperity.

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Simon Sam

Dinnu Bright

Jaisy Zachariah

Ponnamma Zachariah

T. Thomas

Date Name PD no

01 Mr Sathia Das M 100

02 Ms Anjali Abraham 145

02 Mast Anub Mathew 073

03 Mr Bright Singh J 018

03 Mr Joy M Mathew 053

03 Mrs Jeepa John 116

05 Mrs Juhie Liju 064

06 Mast Aby Isaac 011

06 Mast Kevin Rony 092

07 Mr Ronnie Joseph 051

07 Mrs Susan Jacob 147

07 Mrs Tinny Sam 096

08 Mrs Brianna Maria Araujo 155

08 Mast Jibin Thomas 121

08 Ms Stuthi Rachel Sabu 093

08 Mr Tony K Oommen 151

Date Name PD no

09 Ms Anette Susan John 008

10 Mr MV Eapen 029

14 Mrs Aleyamma Philip 007

14 Mrs Nisha Varghese Thomas 065

14 Ms Sharon Paul Parakal 081

18 Mr Johnson John Isaac 011

18 Mrs Susamma Alex 003

19 Mast Jonathan Arul 014

24 Mr Parakal Thomas Zachariah 127

24 Mr Vinod Sam Peter 136

25 Mrs Saramma T. Varghese 126

28 Mr Aayush Giri 015

28 Mrs Anila George 035

28 Mrs Saramma Thomas 125

February

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES TO YOU ALLFOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPY MARRIED LIFE

February

No Date Name PD no1 01 Mr Godwin Jose

& Mrs Jesuslit E Jose 036

2 02 Mr C. K. Abraham & Mrs Ammal Abraham

3 02 Mr Thomas Koshy Tharian 001& Mrs Honey Thomas Tharian

4 04 Mr Nithin Jacob Jacob & Mrs. Deepa John 122

5 05 Mr Alex John & Mrs Susamma Alex 003

No Date Name PD no6 07 Dr.Rajesh

& Dr. Mrs Lorna Rajesh

7 13 Mr Stephen Daniel & Mrs Ponnamma Stephen 110

8 17 Mr Reju T. Mathew & Mrs Shiny Reju Mathew 090

9 18 Mr Cherian Iype & Mrs Elizabeth Iype 022

10 23 Mr. K. M. Cherian & Mrs Alice Cherian 023

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Mollykutty Oommen

Suzanne Kurien

Jessy Johnson

Anilkumar Alfred

Dany Bright

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01-Mar Mr VG Chacko 019

Date Name PD no

03-Mar Mast Allen Mathew Philip 082

March

NEWS Tit-Bits

FINANCEFirst things first! There are only two months left to March 31 – for the closure of our account. Surely time is urgent enough to clear the dues in single or multiple installments so that the defaulters’ list does not include our names! There are several options of modes of payment such as cash, cheque or NEFT. If it is cash, you may pay till 31.3 which is a Sunday. If cheque, give it preferably on 17.3 or latest by 24.3 so that it can be deposited and credited to our account well before the closure. Remember to draw the cheque in the name of ST. PAUL’S MALAYALAM PARISH, PUNE.’ NEFT reference is once again given: Account – St. Paul’s Malayalam Parish. Bank – Federal Bank. SB A/c No.15000 1000 59032. IFSC – FDRL 0001663. When paid through NEFT, please ensure that the transaction details are given to the Treasurer for proper linkage. For any assistance please feel free to call 7299979008.You have been munificently contributing to the church fund resulting in the collection of Rs.1,137,150 from Harvest Festival and Rs.136,052 from Carol rounds. May God bless you all abundantly for your various offerings for spread of the Gospel. = Chandy Thomas – Treasurer = SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSThis year’s Korah Mathew Memorial Scholarships for scoring the highest marks in the 10th and the 12th Standard Board examinations were awarded to Master Jino Manoj (son of Manoj John and Ancy Manoj PD068) and Ms Athira Anil (daughter of Anil Kumar and Rani Anil PD 009) respectively. We wish the very best in ATHIRA and JINO'S future career and may God guide them both in the pursuit of further studies.

GOSPEL TO THE BLINDMr. Manoj Tayade, Missionary from the “Mission to the Blind” organization visited us in All Saints’ Church on Sunday, the 20th January. He has briefly explained the activities of the Mission, of which spreading the Gospel among the visually disabled persons was of the prime importance. Manoj was accompanied by a visually disabled person who sang a Hindi spiritual song. Through your benevolence they could get a handsome offertory of Rs.39,320 from box collection. If you wish to donate pre-used clothes, that will be welcome. Please bring such usable clothes to St. Paul’s Church on the 10th or to the Trust Office on the 17th February. Financial assistance is also welcome. If you need any further information please feel free to contact P. K. Kurien (9371057324).

ORPHANAGE VISITMembers of the Women’s Fellowship visited the Mother Teresa Home at Wakad on the 5th January. The group was of about 50 persons, including Sunday school children and a few well wishers. The Mother Teresa Home is managed by the Sisters of Charity. The Home has 200 inmates inclusive of the staff. Those who are being looked after are physically challenged except a few who are able to do their daily chores on their own and all of them are a disciplined lot. It is indeed heart-touching to see our own fellow beings in such disabled condition but at the same time they remind us how grateful we ought to be to our Mighty Lord for keeping us hale and hearty.. Sunday school children and teachers presented songs, a skit and gave a touching message. Achan also gave a brief talk on Christ’s love and appreciated the loving care the Sisters and staff show to the inmates. He also remembered the founder St. Teresa for her exemplary work in uplifting the downtrodden. The session closed with a vote of thanks and prayer.By your benevolence, Rs.83,200 is collected. Out of it we bought for the orphanage, pulses, grains, sugar, tea leaves, toilet soaps, cleansing lotions, diapers etc., and donated Rs 25,000/- in cash. We shared a meal with them. It was very nice to see the Sunday school children, teachers and WF members serving food and even feeding the sick persons. The visit was much thought provoking as we have got an opportunity to be with the less privileged and also it gave an insight how our Lord and Master is guiding and leading us in our lives. When we witnessed the work and life of the Sisters and the others who are working there, it made all of us to think a while and to be more thankful to the Lord for the manifold blessings we enjoy in our lives. We thank all those who have contributed to this cause and also those who have joined the visit. May the Lord bless them always to receive His strength and mercy. We thank Achan for his guidance and sincerely appreciate those who took time off to visit. A special thanks to the Sunday school for its active participation.“ Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Ps 118:1

= J. Jose – WF Secretary =

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ANNUAL CONVENTIONOur Annual Convention, as planned, was held in the evenings of January 24-26 in the Trust Office, closing with worship service in St. Paul’s Church on the 27th. There were also retreats in separate sessions for Youth and Men’s & Women’s Fellowships. All these sessions were well attended. Rev. Anil Thomas, Missionary in Charge of CSI Andhra Mission disseminated the gospel for us through eloquent sermons. The theme mainly was ‘Attitude,’ and this subject was elicited from the Gospels and spoken in a simple language that is comprehensible to everyone present. He exhorted the congregation to adopt an attitude pleasing to God. Let us pray the Almighty that the seeds sown in us may produce a hundred, sixty or thirty fold.

SHORT PRAYERJesus, it is the pleasure of your company that makes prayer and service worthwhile. Make me aware of your sweet presence that I may serve you with gladness all my days.

SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMINATION RESULTS 2018

Sr.no.

Name

First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

BEGINNERS

1 Evan Thomas Angelina Liju Angela Sara Alex

2 Jonathan Johnson Ryan Johnson

3 Joshua Johnson

PRIMARY

1 Judith George Johan Abraham Manoj Jonathan Mathew Manoj

2 Kevin Ronny Joanna Mathew Dora Jacob

JUNIORS

1 Yohan Thomas Varghese Steven Binu Philip Annabel Johnson

2 Noah Thomas

INTERMEDIATE

1 Rhea Jacob Alan Johnson Akhila Anil

2 Swana Jacob Ronald Mathew Shaan Johnson

SENIORS

1 Allen Philip Felicia Arul Ashwin Jeji

2 Gianna George Noel Thomas Cheryl Johnson

YOUNG ADULTS

1 Benson Mathews Riya Biju Jino Manoj John

Latha Johnson, SS Secretary