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02 February 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Mal) - 9AM

09 February 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Eng) - 9AM

16 February 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Mal) - 9AM

23 February 2014Sunday School - 8AMHoly Communion Service (Eng) - 9AM

Other Monthly Programs - See Page 2

LORD, SIMPLY COMECome to me Lord, I will not speculate how,

Nor think at which door I would have thee appear,

Nor put off calling till my floors be swept,

But cry, ‘Come, Lord, come any way, come now”

Doors, windows, I throw wide, my head I bow,

And sit like someone who so long has slept

That he knows nothing till His life draws near

God has not asked that we be perfect, or even religious. We need meet no standard of saintliness before He will

come. He only asks that we let Him come. At first thought, this seems too easy. Does He make no judgment between

good and evil? Would he have come to a Nero, or a Genghis Khan, or a Hitler? He did come to a Paul while Paul was

still hating Christians and stalking them to their deaths.

There is something preposterous about God wanting us at all. None of us is good through and through. We are a motley

company for a Holy God. We despoil His earth, and we often ignore or despise one another. The strange story of the

Bible, which we call the gospel, is the good news that he is so greedy to have us that he sent His only Son to die in an

effort to reclaim us.

No religion in the entire world is quiet as audacious as the Christian faith. All other religions imply that only by a good

life does a person invite the presence of God. One’s house had better be cleansed of sin before a God will deign to take

up residence.

Whatever unsavoury crowd we may be entertaining – greed, pride, lust-if we are in earnest about having the Lord as an

honoured guest and friend, he will help us evict the intruders. Once they begin to leave, we will know a peace only the

Lord can give.

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to Him” (Rev 3:20)

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

02 Feb 2014

(Malayalam)Entry of Our Lord in the Temple

1 Sam.1:19-28 Heb.10:1-14Rom.

11:33-12:2Murdoch

09 Feb 2014

(English)Compassionate Love and Healing

Isa.42:1-9 Acts 3:1-10 Jam. 5:13-18 Fremantle

16 Feb 2014

(Malayalam)Sabbath as the Culmination of Creation

Gen.1:31-2:3 Heb.4:2-13 Col. 1:15-24

Joondalup &

North of River (combined)

23 Feb 2014

(English)Fall as the Violation of the purpose of Creation

Gen.6:1-13 Rom.5:12-21Rom.

7:14-25Canning Vale

02 Mar 2014

(Malayalam)Transformation of Creation

Isa.44:21-28 1 Tim.1:12-17Rom.

11:13-24Willetton

CondolencesWith heart felt sorrow we inform you the demise of Mr. P. D. Kunjappy (74), father of Mr.Renchi

Mathews (Willetton Prayer Group) on Friday 10th January 2014 in India.

Mar Thoma Parish Perth expresses heart-felt condolence to the bereaved family members on the

sad demise of their beloved one. May the Lord strengthen and comfort them with His abundant Peace.

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

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

Canning Vale 22 February at 6PM Mr Jerry & Mrs Somin Mr Shibu Jacob

Fremantle 02 February at 6:30PM Mr. Aby & Mrs. Beena Mr Anish Varghese

Joondalup TBA TBA Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch TBA TBA Mr Kurian Parayil

North of River TBA TBA Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton 08 February at 6:00PM Mr Jim & Mrs Sheryl Mr Philin Philip

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MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH - PARISH CAMP 2014

Registration

fees includes...

Breakfast ,Morning Tea,

Lunch ,Evening Tea & Dinner

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News from your Parish MinistriesYOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Youth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 03:00pm 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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BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARYBIRTHDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Birthdays – February 2014Birthdays – February 2014

Annamma Varghese (1 February)Elizabeth John (1 February)

Dr Valentina Mathew (3 February)Shiju Mathews (5 February)Varghese K K (6 February)Joash R Rajesh (7 February)Renchi P Mathews (7 February)

Renu Mathews (7 February)Levin Anto Francis (8 February)Serah Susan George (14 February)

Rohini Thomas (20 February)Anu Varukunnel Mathews (20 February)

Talola John (21 February)Elizabeth Francis (25 February)Anusha Vijay (27 February)Rachel Sanjana Thomas (27 February)John Subesh Thomas (28 February)

Elezabeth Reeny Jacob ( February)Ian Reyhan Jacob ( February)Kiran Josy Baby ( February)

“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 Anniversaries – February 2014Wedding Anniversaries – February 2014

Anil George & Bindu Anil (5 February) Raja Gopal & Susan George Raja (22 February)

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 THE 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 THE CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

For Your Prayers

Pray for our Parish, Vicar and the members;

Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities;

Pray for the upcoming Parish Camp 2014;

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; and

Pray for the kids and youth of our parish for them to have a blessed and God fearing future.

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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 can write 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 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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