Immanuel CSI Church

Worship Service at 9.30 AM

Sunday School at 11.30 AM

Motto for the Year 2020

Year of Service

For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,

and to give his life a ransom for many. — Mark 10:45

www.immanuelcsichurchnj.com

Immanuel CSI Church

780, Salem Ave, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208

Parish News - November 2020

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IMMANUELCSICHURCH,ELIZABETH,NJ

THEBOARDOFTRUSTEES-2019-20

Vicar:Rev.JobyJoyMullackal

848-247-8005 (M)/908-888-6018 (H)

VicePresident: Mr.JohnsonEapen

908-242-7085

Secretary: Mr.JerryPothen

201-290-1946

Treasurer: Mr.JohnMullavelil

973-567-7232

Members: Mr.JohnWilliam 973-687-5554 Mr.MathewCherian 973-508-0113 Mrs.CijiThomas 732-925-3203 Mrs.MarySachariah 908-883-1139SundaySchoolSuperintend-Mrs.NeethuSamuelYouthSecretary-Ms.SarahMullavelilWomen'sFellowshipSecretary-Mrs.SujathaArikupurath

LaityFellowshipCoordinator-Mr.JohnSachariah

ChoirSecretary-Mr.JohnAbrahamCSINorthAmericanCouncilRep-MrJerryPothen&Mrs.MarySachariah

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LETTERFROMTHEVICAR

'Taking Risk for the Reign of God'

Dear beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Recent murders in France caught all our attention, and it pointed to religious harmony and world peace. A student killed his teacher for

his religious belief, and another young man brutally killed three people inside a church. If we look at the Christian missions world-

wide, the Christian missionaries promoted a methodology of theo-logical exclusivism in proclaiming Christ. This method encouraged hatred towards other faith and beliefs. Thus, the people of other

faith started questioning Christianity's dominant presence, which was condemning the other religions. In the Indian context, Indian

Christians evolved a method of inclusivism and proclaimed a Christ, who is for all. Dr. M. M. Thomas, a renowned theologian, in-vites the Indian Christians to risk Christ for the sake of Christ.

In every age, the community of faith must discover the shape of its

ministry and witness. We must discern how we are to be faithful to the gospel and effective in our mission: to celebrate God's saving

presence and to contribute, by word and action and sacrament, to the fullness of this presence-God's reign that comes in justice and peace. The goal of developing a method of re�lection/witness in

Christian life is not simply to help believers understand more clear-ly, but to help them to act more effectively- that is, in ways that are

faithful to the good news of salvation made known to us in Jesus Christ- and to help them become competent in proclaiming this good news in our own time.

Christians today need aportable method: a re�lective process that

they can carry with them to the daily duties and challenges of their life of faith. We also need aperformable method: a style of discern-ment that is simple and straightforward enough to lead our re�lec-tions toward practical action. And we need acommunalmethod: a shared strategy by which Christian gatherings can face the chal-

lenges in their surrounding culture and agree on how to witness their faith here and now.

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The Reign of God: The ides of the Kingdom of God (or reign of

God) is expressed frequently in the Bible, particularly in the teach-

ing of Jesus Christ. It is not a 'kingdom' or 'realm'; it is a matter of

relationship, not a geography. In this understanding, God's reign is

now present and effective. The reign of God brought healing, for-

giveness, justice, and peace. The Kingdom was in the midst of the

human community, but it was also still on the horizon. Lives were

changed, and communities were challenged. According to Jesus,

God's reign was not something political or worldly, but nonethe-

less, it could be sought, and it required sacri�ice.

Abraham pleads with God for the salvation of the people of Sodom.

Persistently, intelligently and rationally, he 'bargains' with God. All

the while, he never forgets that he is 'but dust and ashes' (Gen.

18:26-33). Religious life is ambiguous. It can make human sensitive

or insensitive to the problem of society. Abraham, here was an

awakened man, who watched the city of Sodom, and he sensed that

the time of judgment upon it came. Similarly, we are entrusted with

a great commission to witness Christ, not disturbing our brothers

and sisters' sensitivity, but to re�lect Christ in our words, deeds,

and thoughts.

May God bless us and empower us to transcend boundaries, break

the traditional restrictions, and witness Christ in our words, deeds, and thoughts.

Yours in Christ

Rev.JobyJoyMullackal

Vicar

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CSI NA Council Tele Prayer: The CSI NA Council monthly tele

prayer was held on Oct 1st. Rev. Anish M George (Vicar, Toronto CSI

Church) led the prayer.

Worship Service and PrayerMeetings: In light of the Corona-

virus situation, until further notice, all Worship service, prayer and

fellowship meetings will be held as video conferences. Worship

service will be held in the Matins order of the Church of South In-

dia. 2nd and 4th Sunday’s worship will be held in English. The youth

fellowship members will be given the opportunity to undertake

more responsibilities during the 4th Sunday worship service.

SundaySchool:Sunday School is held every Sunday after church at 11:30AM through video conferencing.

Bible Study: Bible study sessions are conducted through video conferencing every Saturday at 7:30PM.

NewsandEvents

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Hi everyone! Hope everyone is doing well and all are safe as we

continue to face this ongoing pandemic. To stay up to date about

any CSI Youth events, check the GroupMe chats, and contact myself

or other youth members with questions or details on how to join.

In the coming months, we will have more details about future

youth-related events. Every month the North American CSI group

has been holding meetings through zoom and we encourage all

members to participate. For further details or questions about

these monthly meetings and how to join please contact Sarah and I.

May you keep all members of this church and organizations in your

thoughts and prayers. I would like to share a quote from the bible

to guide us through these dif�icult times of uncertainty and worry.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and suppli-

cation, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,

will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

—GibinThomas

CycleofPrayer

YouthFellowship

Nov 29 - Dec. 05: Mr. Anish Mathew and Family

Nov. 22 - Nov. 28: Mr. Vaishakh Varkey George and Family

Nov. 15 - Nov. 21: Mr. Sybil Mathew

Nov. 08 - Nov. 14: Mr. Riju Padiyara and Family

Nov. 01 –Nov 07: Mr. Cherian Mullavelil and Family

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“Be still and know that i am God” – Psalm 46:10

We have been living in this weird, unpredictable corona virus driv-

en world for the past 7 months now. It’s hard to believe that we are

actually seeing and feeling something that we have always read in

the Bible, addressed to as a plague, fever, epidemic, outbreak re-

peatedly occurring centuries after centuries.

While we were at it, most of us have gone through of these

sentiments.

Women'sFellowship

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So much of our fear and anxiety arises from over thinking. We ob-

sess over terrible things that could happen. We dwell on what we

have lost, freedom of movement, change of plans, new routines.

Imagining the good that could out of the current situation is not

always our �irst thought.

But God has always brought good after evil, post a troubled period.

It is only a matter of time. And it is during this time that we have to

connect with God on a deeper level by praying, worshiping and

giving thanks.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the moun-

tains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam

and the mountains quake with their surging.” – Psalm461-3

Let’s pray for each other. Let’s remember Jesus’s ability to remain

calm amidst a storm. Let’s learn to be still and know that he is God.

—TeenaElizabethVarghese

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SundaySchoolCorner

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November 11/1/2020 11/08/2020 11/15/2020 11/22/2020

Service Malayalam English Malayalam English

22nd Sunday after

Pentecost

World Sunday School

Day

23rd Sunday after

Pentecost

Unity Sunday / NCCI

Dalit Liberation Sunday

24th Sunday after

Pentecost

Sunday for the Girl

Child

25th Sunday after

Pentecost

Theme Nurturing in Faith Treasures in Clay Jars Assuring Future for

the Girl Child

Taking Risk for the

Reign of God

1st

Lesson

Proverbs 23:15-26

Matthew Pothen

Micah 6: 1-8

DC Member

2 Kings 5:1-5

DC Member

Esther 8:1-17

DC Member

Psalm 127 Pranav Joby 106: 1-12

Aaron Sajan (DC)

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Jiya Thomas

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Alex Mullavelil

2nd

Lesson

Ephesians 6: 10- 18

Jace Alex

2 Corinthians 4: 7-15

Tom Pothen

Acts 12: 11-17

Rincy Pratheesh

Philippians 2:25-30

Jerry Pothen

Intercessory Neethu Samuel Achan Achan Achan

Peace

Offertory

11/29/2020

Malayalam

1st Sunday in Advent

Joyful Expectation of

Christ's Coming

Meeting of Mary

with Elizabeth

Jeremiah 33: 10-16

DC Member

68:11-20

Shaun Abraham

1 Thes. 3: 6- 13

Shebin Alex

Achan

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For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be

added to your life - Proverbs 9:11

Mr. Pratheesh Daniel 3rd Nov

Mr. Tom Pothen 8th Nov

Mrs. Winsy Kurien 9th Nov

Mrs. Rincy Pratheesh 14th Nov

Mr. Vaishakh Varkey George 15th Nov

Mr. Jerry Pothen 17th Nov

Mr. Johnson Eapen 20th Nov

Mr. Mathew Cherian 22nd Nov

Rev. Joby Joy 26th Nov

Birthday

Anniversaries

Mrs. & Mr. Shebin Alex 29th Nov

Mrs. & Mr. John Mullavelil 24th Nov

Mrs. & Mr. John Daniel 3rd Nov

Mrs. & Mr. Riju Padiyara 1st Nov

of the Spirit in the bond of peace Eph 4: 2-3

ance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity

With all humility & gentleness, with patience, showing forbear-

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ChurchCalendar2020

Feb

9

26

Mar

15

Apr

5

9

10

12

17,18

25

May

10

31

Jun

21

27

Jul

9-12

TBD

Aug

16

29-30

Sep

6

13

22

Annual General Body Meeting

Ash Wednesday

Women’s Fellowship Sunday

Palm Sunday

Maundy Thursday

Good Friday

Easter

NA Passion Recital

Sunday School Retreat

Mother’s Day

Pentecost Sunday

Father’s Day

*Fundraiser Drama

National Youth Conference

Mid-Year General Body

Harvest Festival

*Family Retreat

Onam

Women's Sunday

Sunday School Competition

Oct

3

4

11

Nov

29

Dec

TBD

TBD

25

26

31

*

TBD

Womens & Laity Fellowship

Laity Sunday

Youth Sunday

Thanksgiving Sunday

House to House Carols

Church Carol

Christmas

Joint Carol

Year End/New Year Service

DatesTentative

ToBeDetermined

22nd Sun after Pente. 11/01 All Souls Day 11/02 11/03 11/04 11/05 11/06 11/07

23rd Sun after Pente. 11/08 11/09 11/10 11/11 11/12 11/13 11/14

24th Sun after Pente. 11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18 11/19 11/20 11/21

25th Sun after Pente. 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/27 11/28

1st Sun in Advent 11/29 Andrew, Apostle & Martyr11/30 12/01 12/02 12/03 12/04 12/05

November, 2020

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

23rd Week after Pentecost

E[OT] : 1 Samuel 3:1-21

E[NT] : Ephesians 6:1-4

M[OT]: Esther 7:1-10

M[NT]: I Corinthians 3:1-9

E[OT] : Esther 8:1-8

E[NT] : I Corinthians 3:10-15

M[OT]: Esther 8:9-17I

M[NT]: Corinthians 3:16-23

E[OT] : Esther 9:1-10I

E[NT] : Corinthians 4:1-5

M[OT]: Esther 9:11-19


E[OT] : Esther 9:20-28


M[OT]: Esther 9:29-10:3


E[OT] : Daniel 1:1-9


M[OT]: Daniel 1:10-21








24th Week after Pentecost

E[OT] : Jeremiah 29: 1-9

E[NT] : Revelation 3: 7-13

M[OT]: Daniel 3:1-7
























25th Week after Pentecost

E[OT] : Exodus 2:1-10

E[NT] : Matthew 15:21-28

M[OT]: Daniel 6: 20-28

M[NT]: I Corinthians 12: 1-11

E[OT] : Daniel 7: 1-8

E[NT] : I Corinthians 12: 12-26



E[OT] : Daniel 7: 15-28




E[OT] : Daniel 8: 15-27










M[OT]: Daniel 10: 10-21




26TH Week after Pentecost

E[OT] : Acts 7:54-60

E[NT] : Mark 8:34-38



E[OT] : Daniel 11: 21-31


M[OT]: Daniel 11: 32-45



E[NT] : I Corinthians 16 1-12

M[OT]: Lamen.1:1-9


E[OT] : Lamen.1:10-15

E[NT] : II Corinthians 1: 1-7

M[OT]: Lamen.1:16-22

M[NT]: II Corinthians 1: 8-14

E[OT] : Lamen.2:1-8


M[OT]: Lamen. 2:9-16


E[OT] : Lamen. 2:17-22


M[OT]: Lamen.3:1-12


E[OT] : Lamen.3:13-24


1st Week in Advent

E[OT] : Genesis. 18: 1-15

E[NT] : 1 John 3: 1-16

M[OT]: Isaiah 9:1-7

M[NT]: Philippians 1:1-11

E[OT] : Isaiah 9:8-21

E[NT] : Philippians 1:12-26

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