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And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who
began a good workin you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ
[right up to the time of Hisreturn], developing [that good work]
and perfecting and bringing it to fullcompletion in you.
(Philippians 1:6)
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
It took four years of fresco painting for the Italian
Renaissance sculptor, painter,
architect, and poet Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni,
to finish the
ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Commonly known as Michelangelo,
his time
painting was mostly spent alone, on his back, lying on
scaffolding. (How painful!)
The painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of the
most remarkable in
the history of Western art. One thing is for sure: the process
that altered a ceilingfrom plain to fabulous required a lot of
time, great discipline, and the hand of a
master artist. The same is true for us. The journey from broken
into beautiful is a
lifelong transformation that requires both discipline and a
Master Artist.
As Michelangelo was working, Im sure that lots of people came
through the
corridors of the chapel and stood in amazement. As they looked
up at the beauty
of his work, I bet they said things like, That is the most
fantastic work of art I have
ever seen! or Extraordinary! To which he might have said, Its
not done!
Maybe this is the way God and others see our lives. Its common
for people tonotice the work God has done in us and comment on the
beauty. Real beauty isnt
about a finished or flawless product. It cant be. Its not
possible on this side of
eternity to have completed beauty. Our restoration will be
complete in the presence
of God when we see Him face to face.
Your past sins do not define you. Your painful scars do not
define you. Your
present sufferings do not define you. They are just shards of
brokenness that God
will use to lovingly refine your beauty. The transformation from
broken intobeautiful is neither easy nor instantaneous. It demands
a yielded heart and can be
quite painful, but it comes with great reward. God will need
your broken pieces
your scars, shame, insecurities, disappointments, betrayals, and
failures. Do you
have some of those?
You might find it hard to hand over hurts. But difficult as it
may be, its time to
hand them over and let our masterful Lord create a stunning work
of beauty in you.
And Hes going to need all of your broken pieces to complete the
restoration.
Let us thank God, the good Potter, for His willingness to love
and forgive someone
like me. Let Him take the broken pieces of our life. Surrender
to His healing and
He will mould and shape you into a beautiful reflection of His
glory.
God bless you.
George Joseph Achen
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Kurien M
Kruien &
Mercy Kurien
John Thomas &
Seen a Thomas
Eapen PC &
Elsy Eapen
Sherin
Richardson &
Anusha Jacob
Richarson
Mathew and
SherlyRichardson
Prince Cherian
& Betty Cherian
Joseph Kurien
& Amminikutty
Kurien
Christene
Tharian & Tina
Thomas
Readers and Readings Offertory Peace
Schedule of Sunday Worship Services
RegularActivities
4th Sept. Ordinary 12th
Theme: Discipline in Christian life
1st Lesson: Ezk.33:1-11 Mannil I Varughese
Psalm: 119:33-40 Derin Meryl Daniel
2nd Lesson: Rom.12:9-21 Lisamma Jacob
Gospel: Matt. 18:15-20
11th Sept. Ordinary 13th
Theme : Judgement by the same measure
you judge
1st Lesson: Ecl.27:30- 28:7 Delfy Thomas
Psalm: 103:8-13 Jikku Johnson2nd Lesson: Rom.14:5-12 Viji
GeorgeGospel: Matt.18:21-35
18th Sept. Ordinary 14h
Theme: Rewarding the faithful
1st Lesson: Jonah 3:10-4:11 Binu ThomasPsalm: 145:1-8 Seena
Mathew
2nd Lesson: Phil.1:21-27 Seena Thomas
Gospel: Matt. 20:1-16
25th Sept. Ordinary 15th
Theme : Salvation and life eternal
1st Lesson: Ezk. 18:25-32 Shauna Mathew
Psalm: Ps.25:1-10
2nd Lesson: Phil.2:1-13 Kevin Varghese
Gospel: Matt.21:28-32
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HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
HappyAnniversary
11-Sep Susamma James12-Sep Varkey John (Sabu)12-Sep Amminni
George14-Sep Jinnie Ann Abraham17-Sep P.C.Eapen18-Sep Sally
Mathew21-Sep Samuel Joseph21-Sep Sarama Thomas22-Sep Jabin A
George24-Sep Richardson Mathew27-Sep Aleyamma Kurien28-Sep Seena
Susan Mathew
30-Sep Rebeca Richardson
2-Sep Derin MerlyDaniel
3-Sep LisammaJacob
4-Sep ReshmiAbraham
5-Sep RoshniJoseph
12-Sep Thomas Varghese& Susan Varghese
17-Sep Binu Thomas & Shaini George
17th Binu Thomas and Shaini George
24th John Thomas and Seena Thomas
Time : 7.30 PM
This issue is sponsored by:
Richardson Mathew, Sherly Richardson
Rebecca and Sherin
EVENTS DURING THE MONTH
17th Sat.day Sunday School Competitions
Prayer Meetings
Every Sunday 09.0 AM - 9.45 AM Sunday School
Eevery Sunday 12.30 PM- 1.30 PM Choir Practice
1st Sunday - Church Committee Meeting at 12.30 PM
3rd Sunday - Women's meeting. At 12.30 PM
4th Sunday - Youth Fellowship Bible Study at 12.30 PM
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
OBITUARY
John Thomas (Arun) aged 20 yrs went for his heavenly abode on
25th August
2011. May God give peace and strength to the members of the
berieved family,
relatives and friends.
