Edition 81 - News Letter July 2015

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THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTHPARISH MESSENGER

Volume 81 / July 2015

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER DAILY (HEB. 3:13)

My dearly beloved in Christ,We know of Booster shots or injections being given to children after an interval following the first shot to immunise them against polio and such deceases. Without the booster shots at the right time immunity will not develop. Similarly we have to speak booster words, words of support and encouragement to boost the morale of those who are wilting under pressure.In writing to Thessalonians Christians St. Paul gives words of encouragement and appreciation for their steadfast faith and exhorts them to keep up their faith and conducts you become imitators of us and of the Lord. You received the gospel joyfully, in spite of much affliction, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia (I Thess.1:6-7). Those of us who are husbands/wives and parents should make cousins effort to express words of appreciation to our wives/ husbands and children. We are good at criticising them if something goes wrong or something is not to our liking. But do we say a word of appreciation and encouragement, at least occasionally? Encouragement does not mean boasting. We have to express appreciation and encouragement to our family members, friends and all our

community members to find something good in others is a quality which we all must imbibe in our lives.We are now moving to a new financial year. Last year we had many many activities. All were a great success only because of your prayers and whole hearted participation. I appreciate and thank all those who worked and took all the initiatives for all those programmes. Praise God for al l the blessings experienced during last year. I thank all the office bearers, executive committee members of the parish and various organisations for all their sincere contribution during the past years and take this opportunity to welcome all the newly elected officials and committee members. May God help us all to work together for the glory of God.

With prayers. Biju Achen

PARISH MESSENGER www.perthmarthoma.org.au

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

05 July 2015(Malayalam)

Stewardship: Transparency and Accountability Tithe Offering Sunday

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

12 July 2015(English)

Ordained Ministry: Marked by the Wounds of Christ

Ezek. 33:1-9 2 Tim. 2:1-13 Gal. 6:11-18 Murdoch

19 July 2015(Malayalam) Consecrated life

Zech. 14:16-21 Acts. 6:8-15 Col. 3:12-17 Fremantle

26 July 2015(English)

Theological Education: Knowing and Doing Faith

Exo. 3:1-12 Acts. 8:26-402 Tim. 2:1-13

Joondalup & North of River (combined)

02 Aug 2015(Malayalam)

Mission: Sharing Gods Pain - Mission Sunday

Isa. 6:1-8 Acts.9:10-18 2 Cor. 11:16-31Canning Vale

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

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

Canning Vale 19 July 2015 @ 6:00PM Mr Abraham Kurien Mr Abraham Kurien

Fremantle 03 July 2015 @ 6:30PM Mr Aby Mathews Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup 11 July 2015 @ 5:00PM Mr Jibu Mammen Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch 12 July 2015 @ 6:00PM Dr Vijay Lazar Mr Kurian Parayil

North of River 11 July 2015 @ 4:00PM Mr Jim Kovoor Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton 25 July 2015 @ 6:00PM Mr Philip Mathew Mr Shibu Mathew

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MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULEDATE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

05 July 2015(Malayalam) 8:30AM 10:00AM - Malayalam Service

12 July 2015(English) 8:30AM 10:00AM - English Service

19 July 2015(Malayalam) 8:30AM 10:00AM - Malayalam Service

26 July 2015(English) 8:30AM 10:00AM - English Service

PRAYER POINTS Praise God for Biju achens safe arrival in Perth and assuming responsibility in

the Parish; Praise God for theGeneral Body Meetingthat happened and the new Committee

members elected; Praise God for the interactions at the Sunday School parent teacher meeting; Pray for the leaders worldwide and especially in this country that they will be

guided by Your Word in all their deliberations and policies; Pray for Your guidance and wisdom as we embark on proposals for buying a plot

to build a worship place; Pray for the new families who have arrived and bless them Lord as they settle

down in this place; Pray for the Parish Badminton championship finals coming up and the

opportunities to glorify thy name through sports fellowship; Pray for the VBS 2015, we pray for our students, the VBS Director and the

logistics involved; Pray for the Family Camp arrangements in progress ; Pray for those families who have been affected by the redundancies and those

among us desiring to be employed; Pray for those families who are undergoing constraints at various levels

personal , family relationships , financial difficulties , work stress children behaviour ;

Pray for our dear ones back home that Your protection will be upon them especially our parents as they cope with old age;

Pray for the necessary finances as we enter a new financial year and plans for purchase of land/parsonage.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPETITIONS 2015JULY 26th All age levels Nursery to Young Adults1. Bible quiz

AUGUST 02nd Nursery, Beginners and Primary1. Memory verse competition (oral)

Juniors, Intermediate, Seniors and Young adults1. Memory verse competition (written)

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

BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 SCHEDULEJuly 4th QF/SFJuly 18th Finals/Childrens Doubles/Shuttle juggling competition

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)

NEW ARRIVALSOur Parish membersThomasParayil &Rebecca have been blessed with a baby girl. She is named Olivia Grace Parayil.

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

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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 w ebsite (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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BIRTHDAY - July 2015Aden Antony Jaic (3 July)Mary Sara Raja (4 July)Nirmal Anish (4 July)Nathanael V Mammen (4 July)Neethu G Thomas (4 July)Irene Mariam Roy (6 July)Jim Kovoor (7 July)Solomon Jacob (8 July)Ashlin Georgey (9 July)Joanne Grace Georgey (10 July)Benaiah John Reji (12 July)Christina Mathew (13 July)Titus M A (13 July)

T Thomas (14 July)Shibu George (15 July)Marine Thomas (17 July)Amol Mathew (17 July)George Oommen (18 July)Abigail Ann Cherian (18 July)Nidhi Mathew (19 July)Joanna D Rajesh (23 July)Suzanne Thomas (24 July)Litu Chacko (24 July)Sujin Jacob Solomon (27 July)Mercy Koshy (28 July)

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 - July 2015Philip Mathew & Susan Philip (2 July)

Verghese Jacob (Joji) & Elezabeth Reeny Jacob (2 July)

Koshy Geevargheese Vaidyan & Priya Chacko Vattachakal (5 July)

Reji John & Nivi Varghese (10 July)

Litu Chacko & Tanya Susan Thomas (14 July)

Dr C J John & Mary John (18 July)

Shiju Mathews & Reny Elizabeth Mathews (21 July)

Soney Titus & Beena Soney (24 July)

Bibu C Thomas & Renu Bibu Thomas (26 July)

Georgey Thomas & Annie Manjaly Itteera (29 July)

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!!

REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!!


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: 0406 485 240Landline: 08 6161 6797email: [email protected]

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

Webmasteremail: [email protected]

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