View
33
Download
0
Category
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
Citation preview
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 1/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 1
For I know the plans I have for you,"
declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11
THE PARISH WISHES YOU
A BLESSED YEAR AHEAD.
GOD BLESS YOU.
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 2/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 2
Thank God profoundly for the life and witness of Rt Rev. Dr
Zacharias Mar Theophilus, Su#ragan Metropolitan; may his soul
rest in peace and rise in glory and may his memory be eternal.
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 3/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
PARISH MESSENGER
FROM THE VICAR’S DESK
Dearly beloved in Christ
‘’If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not,you can cut it down’’(Luke 13:9)
Happy New Year! An eventful 2015 has gone by, we have stepped into the new year.
Rather, God has granted us another year to exist in His vineyard.It is not by our
merit, but by His grace. The Christians in Kerala is the only community which has
spread around the world. It is not spread by itself but God has scattered us to be His
witnesses in the entire world and to all nations and people. Some times we take it as
granted that it is because of our merit and ability that we are in the positions what we
are now. I believe God has a purpose in scattering the Kerala Christians in the entire
world. God has his own purpose and expectations from His people. We should neverforget the purpose and expectation that God has from each one of us. God has a
purpose when he is born in this world, which is to save the human being from the
sin. Similarly, God has a purpose in us. That purpose is to abide in Jesus to bear
fruit.
The man in the above mentioned parable selected his vineyard to plant a fig tree. He
took care of the vineyard and fertilised it every year. Usually, a fig tree is planted on
the way side, but this man decided to give this tree a unique and special place. He
liked the tree very much and therefore he came frequently to see it and expected it to
bear fruit at the right time. Though three years was more than su#
cient for the treebear fruit, the man was disappointed in not seeing the expected result. So he
ponders about cutting it down and saving the soil. The caretaker convinced the man
to give it one more year,to dig around the tree, to manure it, and to allow the tree to
grow and bear fruit. Thereby, we see that though the judgement for the tree is
certain, grace is shown in extending its time. $
$
Our creator God is granting us another year to yield the
expected fruits. God’s expectation of the parish is His
expectation from each family, and member, as we are
intrinsically set to form the body of Christ. Think of the loveand care God is giving to each one of us. We are accountable
for all the blessings and privileges God has given. We are
called to be mindful of God’s expectation about us, and be
faithful stewards in handling the time, talents, wealth and
our very life.
With prayers.
Biju Achen%
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 3
…… Usually, a fig tree$ is
planted on the way side,
but this man decided to
give this tree a unique
and special place.……
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 4/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 4
CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES
Date Theme 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson EpistlePrayerGroup
03 Jan 2016(Malayalam)
Divine Revelationfor Salvation
Exo. 3:1-17 Acts.16:6-10
Acts.26:19-23
Fremantle
10 Jan 2015(English)
“Be Holy” Deut.7:1-11 Eph. 5:15-211 Pet.1:13-19
Joondalup &North ofRiver(combined)
17 Jan 2015(Malayalam)
‘One Body and OneBaptism’
Hos. 11:1-11 Eph. 4:1-71 Cor.12:14-20
CanningVale
24 Jan 2015(English)
United in Christ’sLove
Deut. 4:1-101 Cor.1:10-18
Eph. 3:1-7 Willetton
31 Jan 2015(WorshipService)
Lord: Worthy ofAdoration
Exo. 15:1-18 Rev. 7:9-12 Phil. 2:1-11YouthFellowship
07 Feb 2016
(Malayalam)
Lent: Time of
Redemption Isa. 58:1-14 Rom. 2:1-10
2 Cor.
5:16-21 Murdoch
AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS - January 2016
Area Prayer Group Date & Time Venue (residence of) Representative
Canning Vale No prayer meeting - Mr Cibu Jacob
Fremantle TBC TBC Mr Aby Mathew
Joondalup TBC TBC Mr Soney Titus
Murdoch TBC TBC Mr Kurian Parayil
North of River TBC TBC Mrs Binsu Abraham
Willetton No prayer meeting - Mr Mathews Philip
SERVICES
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 5/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 5
MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
DATE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE
03 January 2016 Closed 08:00AM - Malayalam Service
10 January 2016 Closed 08:00AM - English Service
17 January 2016 Closed 08:00AM - Malayalam Service
24 January 2016 Closed 08:00AM - English Service
31 January 2016 Closed 08:00AM - Worship Service
07 February 2016 08:00AM 09:30AM - Malayalam Service
PRAYER POINTS
• Thank God for the life and witness of Rt Rev. Dr Zacharias Mar
Theophilus, Suffragan Metropolitan;• Pray for Your guidance, wisdom and finances as we embark on
proposals for buying a plot to build a worship place;
• Pray for the families who are affected by the recent job redundancies
and Lord bless their efforts in seeking employment;
• Pray all the families and members on holidays and preparing for their
return journey;
• Pray for Almighty’s abundant blessing in the new year;
• Pray for all our children preparing for returning to school anduniversity. Pray that His abundant mercy and wisdom be bestowed on
our children;
• Pray that the new year will be a blessing for the Parish and for its
members; and
• Pray for the young families in our Parish and the recently married
couples.
SERVICES
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 6/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
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 theYouth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Mr Sujin Soloman
(youth@perthmarthoma.org.au).
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion
Service. Contact: Mrs Babbin Mathews or Mrs Sheba Thomas for further
details (sunday-school@perthmarthoma.org.au) or visit the Sunday School
website (www.school.perthmarthoma.org.au).
EDAVAKA MISSION
Edavaka 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 Joji
Varghese.
PARISH CHOIR
Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion
Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr
Abraham Kurien (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 J Retnarajan.
SEVIKA SANGHAM
Sevika Sangham meets once every month after the Sunday service.
Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the
Sevika Sangham. For further details, please contact Mrs Aswathy Joji
(sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).%
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 6
MINISTRIES
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 7/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
%
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 7
KIDS ONLY
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 8/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
%
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 8
KIDS ONLY
C O L O
U R M E
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 9/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 9
BIRTHDAY - January 2016
Toms M John (1 January)
Reji John (1 January)
Emil Alex Kurian (2 January)
Dr Mary Binsu Abraham (3 January)Dr. Abu Abraham (4 January)
Beena George (5 January)
Philips Cherukara Thomas (5 January)
Bibu C Thomas (7 January)
Divna Rose Thomas (7 January)
Dr C J John (8 January)
Annie Thomas (9 January)
Thomas Mathew (10 January)
Bijoe Thomas Verghese (10 January)
Alina Mercy Alex (10 January)
Rijo George Cherian (11 January)
Viji Oommen (12 January)
Christy Tom Philip (14 January)
Omana Thomas (14 January)
Ashwin Vijay (15 January)
Alisha Benz (15 January)
Jolly Mathews Philip (16 January)Riya Roy (18 January)
Anila Benz (18 January)
Basia Anna Reji (20 January)
Sheeba Thomas (21 January)
Nimi V Mammen (24 January)
Shania Ann Alex (26 January)
Philip Mathew (26 January)
Rino jacob Chirakkattu (28 January)
Mary Oommen (28 January)
George Thomas (29 January)
Evan Johnson (30 January)
Dr. John Zachariah (30 January)
Abraham Chacko (31 January)
“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 - January 2016Shibu Mathew & Sheeba Mathew (1 January)
Roy Thomas & Jaya Mathew (1 January)
Shyju Thomas & Gimcy Rachel George (2
January)
Gijohn George & Shushana Gijohn George (6
January)
Mathews Jacob & Alice Jacob (11 January)
Stanly John & Sherin Stanly (12 January)
Christy Tom Philip & Beena George (15
January)
Dr. Thomas T Kurien & Dr. Ansu Abraham
(16 January)
Aby Mathew & Elizabeth John (19 January)
Anil George & Ann George (20 January)
Babu Philip & Roopa Babu (20 January)
Joe Philip & Sunila Vejagaran (23 January)
Dr Vijay Lazar & Dr Lekha George (29
January)
Deepu Abraham & Sally Deepu Abraham (31
January)
May the Almighty God continue to bless your family more and more in the coming years. May you be an inspirationand example for others in the days to come.
WISHING ALL CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
GREETINGS
7/21/2019 Vol 7 Ed 01 - News Letter January 2016
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/vol-7-ed-01-news-letter-january-2016 10/10
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
www.perthmarthoma.org.au admin@perthmarthoma.org.au 10
Messenger Notes
Please feel free to drop in your comments and suggestions regarding our Parish
Messenger at admin@perthmarthoma.org.au.
We are looking for articles to be published in our monthly newsletter. Those who canwrite articles, poems, drawings (kids) please contact the Webmaster at
admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. This is another opportunity to use our God given
talents for the Glory of God.
PARISH FAMILYCONTRIBUTIONACCOUNT DETAILS
the National Australia Bank
BSB - 086 136Account# - 865 285 498
PARISH BUILDINGFUNDACCOUNT DETAILS
the National Australia Bank
BSB - 086 136Account# - 195 940 763
PARISH GIFT FUNDACCOUNT DETAILSthe 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:vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au
Mr Sam Koshy(Secretary)Mob: 0406 689 139email:secretary@perthmarthoma.org.au
Webmasteremail:admin@perthmarthoma.org.au
The Mar Thoma Parish Perth, P.O. Box 3104, Shelley, WA 6148
for private circulation only
Recommended