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04 May 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Mal) - 9AM

11 May 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Eng) - 9AM

18 May 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Mal) - 9AM

25 May 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Eng) - 9AM

23-24 May 2014Parish Convention - 7:30PM

THE LORD’S SUPPER“The need (which drives us to [the Lord’s Supper]) is that sin, devil, and death are always present. The benefit is that we receive forgiveness

of sins and the Holy Spirit. Here, not poison, but a remedy and salvation is given, in so far as you acknowledge that you need it. Don’t say: I am not fit today, I will wait a

while. This is the trick of the devil. What will you do if you are not fit when death comes? Who will make you fit then? Say rather: Neither preacher, prince, Pope, nor emperor

compels me, but my great need and beyond this, the benefit” (Luther 1959b)

Luther worried about the

infrequency with many Christians

came to the Lord’s Table in His

day. Some felt no need, and

Luther sternly cautioned them

that such an attitude was a clear

indication of peril. When one’s

spirit is not troubled by the

consciousness of sin and

experiences no hunger for mercy

and reconciliation, then one is

desperately in need of grace. At

such times we are the least

competent judges of our

condition and must be “sinners by

faith”, that is, we must take God’s

Word as to the depth of our

brokenness and alienation.

One does not determine when to

be baptized according to the

strength of one’s faith, nor does

wait until one feels deserving to

come to the Lord’s Table. The

sacrament does not demand

righteousness, it imparts it; it

creates the faith it requires.

Humility in this instance may not

serve us well. Our conviction of

unworthiness may foster the drive

to make ourselves “fit” and thus

to assume some responsibility for

our own salvation, to merit in

some small measure the benefits

bestowed by the sacrament. Time

and again Luther reminds us that

God doesn’t give grace on such

terms. When we look at yourself

and see our great need, let it turn

us to Christ, not in on ourselves.

Let it carry us to the table, not

drive us away. Forgiveness of sin

and the gifts of the Spirit wait for

us there, the very things we need

to be fit for service and salvation.

Gracious Lord Jesus, teach us to

know our great need, bring us to

your table, and fill us with your

grace. Amen.

May our good God bless you all,

With prayerful regards,

Mothy

Achen

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CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESCHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESCHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESCHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESCHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESCHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date Theme 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Prayer Group

04 May 2014

(Malayalam)Invitation to Christ’s Hospitality

Gen.18:1-10 Rom.12:9-16 Heb.13:1-8

Joondalup &

North of River (combined)

11 May 2014

(English)Communion with Risen Christ in daily life

Exo.40:34-38 2Tim.2:1-13 Phil.3:8-16 Canning Vale

18 May 2014

(Malayalam)Christ the Way, Truth and Life

Exo.14:10-20 Acts.16:19-34 1John.1:1-10 Willetton

25 May 2014

(English)Mission as sharing Christ

Micah.4:1-7 1 John.5:1-12 Phil.4:4-9 Murdoch

01 Jun 2014

(Malayalam)

Students Sunday-

Wisdom and Knowledge; gifts of God

Prov.1:1-12 Jam.3:13-18 2Pet.1:1-11 Fremantle

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGSAREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGSAREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGSAREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

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

Canning Vale TBA TBA Mr Shibu Jacob

Fremantle 03 May at 6:30PM Mr Raja Gopal & Mrs Suja Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup TBA TBA Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch TBA TBA Mr Kurian Parayil

North of River TBA TBA Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton 10 May at 6:00PMMr Abraham Mathew (Aji)

& VanajaMr Philin Philip

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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 Mr Davis Mathews (youth@perthmarthoma.org.au).

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Sonia Joseph for further details (sunday-school@perthmarthoma.org.au).

EDAVAKA MISSION

Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month. For further details, please contact Mr Reji Mathew.

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 (choir@perthmarthoma.org.au).

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 Mary John (sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).

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NEWS FROM YOUR PARISH MINISTRIES

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PARISH GENERAL BODY MEETING (EDAVAKA SANGHAM)

There will be Parish General Body Meeting 0n Sunday 18 May 2014 chaired by our President and Vicar Rev Mothy

Varkey. The agenda for the meeting will be advised in the following weeks.

PARISH CONVENTION 2014

WHEN: 23 - 24 May 2014

WHERE: Murdoch University Worship Centre

SPEAKER: Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan

PARISH DAY 2014

WHEN: 25 May 2014

WHERE: Murdoch University Worship CentreGUEST SPEAKER: Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan

FIRST COMMUNION SERVICE

WHEN: 25 May 2014 during the Holy Communion Service

WHERE: Murdoch University Worship CentreCELEBRANT: Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan

PARISH MESSENGERUPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

For Your PrayersPray for our Parish, Vicar and the members;Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities;Pray for the upcoming Parish Convention and Parish Day 2014 events;Pray for the upcoming National Youth Camp 2014;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.

NEW ARRIVALS - CONGRATULATIONS

Our Parish members Shyju Thomas & Gimcy Rachel George are blessed with a baby girl, Irene Shyju on Saturday 5th April 2014. Please uphold the family in your prayers.The Parish congratulate them with the new arrival and pray that God Almighty will bless the family abundantly.

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SNIPPETS FROM HARVEST FESTIVAL 2014

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BIRTHDAY - MAY 2014BIRTHDAY - MAY 2014

Mary Toms (1 May)Prinsu Ann Mathew (1 May)

Vanaja Abraham (3 May)Lija John (5 May)Kavitha Mathew (6 May)Kevin Viji (7 May)Elizabeth John (9 May)

Neeta Sanju (11 May)Sajan Mathew Jacob (13 May)Mathew John (13 May)Danyl Mathews (13 May)Philipose Raji Valliparambil (14 May)

Harsh Abraham Titus (14 May)Mary John (15 May)Mathews Jacob (16 May)Michelle Anna Thomas (17 May)Reji Mathew (20 May)

Joe Philip (20 May)Shalene Thomas (20 May)Roy Thomas (21 May)

Susan Mary Philp (22 May)Jeremy Mathews (23 May)

Dr Vijay Lazar (23 May)Preeya Alex (24 May)Shibu Mathew (25 May)Jaya Mathew (25 May)Thomas Mathew Nediyakalayil (Anil) (25 May)

Dr Ravi Mathew (27 May)Aaron Joseph Vaidyan (27 May)Ann Mary Mathew (28 May)Sigimol A J (29 May)Shauna Rivya Jacob (29 May)

Aby Mathew (30 May)Soney Titus (30 May)Philip Ramacha (Shijo) (30 May)Asha Binu (30 May)Prasad Mathew (31 May)

Pradip John (31 May)Babu Philip (31 May)Soosan Titus M (31 May)

“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!!

“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 - MAY 2014WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - MAY 2014

George Oommen & Mary Oommen (3 May)Joji Varghese & Aswathy Joji (6 May)

Pradip John & Lija John (4 May )Dr. Abu Abraham & Sapna Abraham (8 May)Joseph Vaidyan & Sonia Joseph (10 May)

K K Verghese & Thankamma Verghese (19 May)Dr Roy Varghese & Dr Ann Kochiyil Abraham (20

May)Dr Sajan Thomas & Dr Mary Binsu Abraham (23 May)Shaji Mathews & Anu Mathews (24 May)

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!!

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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Messenger Notes

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PARISH FAMILY CONTRIBUTION

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136Account# - 865 285 498

PARISH BUILDING FUND

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136Account# - 195 940 763

preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.

For more information, please contactFor more information, please contactFor more information, please contact

Rev Mothy Varkey (Vicar)Mob: 0426 283 829Landline: 08 6161 6797email: vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au

Mr Christy Tom(Secretary)Mob: 0431 479 134email: secretary@perthmarthoma.org.au

Webmasteremail: admin@perthmarthoma.org.au

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