PARISH MESSENGER

Volume 80 / May 2015

Hearty welcome to dear Biju Achen.

We are glad you are here.

WANJU (welcome)
BIJU
ACHEN
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH
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THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH

PARISH MESSENGER
Volume 80 / June 2015

Dear all in Christ, Greetings to you in

the name of our Lord and Jesus
Christ.
I consider this letter of mine to
address all my parish members as a
great opportunity.
Dear Parish members, ambassadors
are very important people as they live
in one country but represent
government of their own home
country. St. Paul saw himself as an
ambassador for Christ, likewise the
Christian community in the present
world should represent themselves as
Christian ambassadors. As we are a
diaspora community in a foreign
land .We have to always remind
ourselves that we are representing
our saviour Lord and Saviour Jesus in
our day to day life.

Christian believer should be to love

one another as Christ loved the world.
As a parish we should always pray to
the Lord to make us a source of
constant help to others, full of hope
and positive attitude.
Our beloved Mothy Varkey Achen was
able to successfully complete his
tenure and has really done a very
remarkable service for the parish and
its members I wish him all success for
his new endeavour.
Being the new vicar I request the
prayer and support of all my parish
members for my sojourn in the
service of our Lord Jesus Christ.

With Prayerful Regards

Rev. Biju George

In a parish all our accomplishments

depend upon a team of people who
are putting their shoulders to the
plough. We have to be always ready
to play any pivotal role that Christ
may assign us to play in the
community where we are living. In the
present world everyone desires to be
Number One, but the norm for the

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MESSAGE

FROM THE VICARS DESK

CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date
07 Jun 2015
(Malayalam)

1st Lesson

Theme

2nd Lesson

Students Sunday - 1 King.

Wisdom from Above 3:16-28

Creation Proclaims
14 June 2015 Glory of God (English)
Environmental
Sunday

Prov. 8:22-31

Epistle

Prayer
Group

Jam. 1:1-8

Phil. 4:4-9

Murdoch

Rev. 21:1-8

Phil. 1:9-20

Fremantle

21 June 2015 Worship the Lord in

(Malayalam) Truth and Spirit

Isa. 6:1-8

1 John
5:1-12

2 Thes.
2:13-17

Joondalup &
North of
River
(combined)

28 June 2015
Cost of discipleship
(English)

Dan. 6:11-23

Heb.
11:23-40

2 Cor.
6:11-18

Canning
Vale

Stewardship:
05 July 2015 Transparency and
(Malayalam) Accountability Tithe
Offering Sunday

Exo. 36:2-7

Acts. 5:1-15

Phil.4:10-20 Willetton

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

Area Prayer Group

Date & Time

Venue (residence of)

Canning Vale

13 June 2015 @ 6:30PM

Mr Philin Philip

Mr Abraham Kurien

Fremantle

06 June 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr Anish Varghese

Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup

12 June 2015 @ 7:00PM

Mr Binu Jacob

Mr Soney Titus

06 June 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mrs Preeya Alex

14 June 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr Gijohn George

North of River

13 June 2015 @ 4:00PM

Mr Jaic Antony

Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton

27 June 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr James Rajesh

Mr Shibu Mathew

Mr Kurian Parayil

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SERVICES

Murdoch

Representative

MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DATE

SUNDAY SCHOOL

HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

07 June 2015
(Malayalam Service)

8:30AM

10:00AM

14 June 2015
(English Service)

8:30AM

10:00AM

21 June 2015
(Malayalam Service)

8:30AM

10:00AM

28 June 2015
(English Service)

8:30AM

10:00AM

PRAYER POINTS
Praise God for the messages that were brought to us at the Convention
Praise God that we could celebrate the Parish day and helping us to celebrate 9 years as a Parish
in Perth
Praise God that all went well with the Holy land visit undertaken and all those attending had a safe
journey
Pray for Biju George achen as he gets ready to travel to Perth, his settling in this new place and
for us as a Parish to be blessed by his leadership
Pray for those who are affected by the recent earthquake in Nepal and parts of India, the relief
work undertaken and comfort upon those who have lost their dear ones, homes and belongings
Pray Lord that Your will and Word be upheld in the policy matters of this country as debate
continues on marriage laws
Pray for Your guidance and wisdom as we seek to buy/build a place of worship of our own
Pray for the GBM coming up in June that the right decisions will be taken as the new Committee
is selected
Pray for those who are undergoing persecution and struggles standing out for their Christian faith
Pray for the Sunday School Competitions starting this month , participation and in the process the
children learning your Word and building on it for the future
Pray for those who are not keeping well and for healing of the body and mind
Pray for those among us who are going through a period of grief and comfort for those mourning
the loss of their dear ones
Pray for the parent teacher meeting planned in Sunday School that it will be a opportunity of
interaction between the teachers and parents to hear from each other and share experiences.

With heartfelt sorrow we inform you that mother of Mrs Elizabeth Ninan, Dr. Achamma
Joshua (75 years), passed away on 16 May (Saturday). The funeral service was held on
Sunday.

We express our heartfelt condolence to all the family members.

All are requested to uphold the grieving family in your prayers . May God Almighty grant His
peaceand comfort to all members of the family during this time of sorrow.

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SERVICES

CONDOLENCE

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 the
Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Ms Shauna Rivya Jacob
(youth@perthmarthoma.org.au).
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service.
Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Susan Abraham for further details (sundayschool@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 Solomon Jacob.
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).

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 Babbin Mathews
(sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).

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MINISTRIES

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.

PARISH
CONVENTION

MORE PHOTOS IN
THE PARISH
WEBSITE.
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PHOTOS

PARISH DAY

BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 SCHEDULE

June 6th Mix Doubles/Div 1
June 13th Mix Doubles/Div2
June 20th Singles/Ladies Doubles/
June 27th Singles/Ladies Doubles/
June 31st QF/SF
July 4th QF/SF

July 18th Finals/Childrens Doubles/Shuttle juggling competition

SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPETITIONS 2015

JUNE 28th
Nursery/Beginners
1. Storytelling

JULY 26th
Nursery to Juniors
1. Bible quiz
2. Memory verse competition (oral)

Juniors
1. Bible reading
2. Storytelling

Intermediate
1. Bible quiz
2. Memory verse competition (written)
Seniors
1. Bible quiz
2. Memory verse competition (written)

Intermediate
1. Bible reading
2. Elocution

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

Seniors
1. Bible reading

Seniors
1. Debate

VBS - 2015

Family Camp

Dates:30 Sept(evening ) - 03 Oct 2015

Dates:16 Oct(evening) - 18 Oct 2015

Venue: TBA

Venue: Crippled Children's Seaside Home Society

VBS Director: Dr Arun Elias (New Zealand)

Address: 1 Hymus Street ,Rockingham, WA 6168

Speakers: Mr Zachariah John
: Dr. Mathew Samuel (Practical
session)

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EVENTS

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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BIRTHDAY - June 2015

Shushana Gijohn George (1 June)

Samuel Francis (15 June)

Jeni Joby (1 June)

Parukkuty Raman (17 June)

Dr. Jinu Mary Eappen (2 June)

Keerthi Mathew (21 June)

Grace Mathews Philip (3 June)

Sherin Stanly (21 June)

Nisha Mary Mathew (3 June)

John Thoppil Mathew (21 June)

Gijohn George (4 June)

Betty Jocelyn Jose (24 June)

Jesiah Philin Philip (5 June)

Anushka Liza Philip (26 June)

Renu Bibu Thomas (7 June)

Thankamma Varghese (27 June)

Koshy Geevargheese Vaidyan (7 June)

Jermy Koshy (27 June)

Molly Komattu Mathews (8 June)

Rini Mercy Raju (28 June)

Evelin Aby Mathew (11 June)

Dr. Ann Kochiyil Abraham (29 June)

Dhanya Rajesh (12 June)

Varughese Komattu Mathews (30 June)

Davis Mathews (14 June)

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 - June 2015

Anish Thomas Varghese & Betty Jocelyn
Jose (14 June)

Viji Oommen & Shiney Thomas (19 June)

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!!

NEW ARRIVALS
Our Parish membersPrince Babu & Smitha have been blessed with a baby boy. He is named
Eloy Prince.

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

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WISHES

Our Parish members Abraham Mathew & Vanaja Abraham have been blessed with a baby
boy. He is named Edwin Abraham.

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
ACCOUNT DETAILS

PARISH BUILDING
FUND
ACCOUNT DETAILS

the National Australia Bank

the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136

BSB - 086 136

PARISH GIFT FUND

ACCOUNT DETAILS
the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136

Account# - 865 285 498 Account# - 195 940 763 Account# - 848 646 298
preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.

For more information, please contact

Rev Biju George
(Vicar)
Mob: TBA
Landline: 08 6161 6797
email:
vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au

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

Webmaster
email:
admin@perthmarthoma.org.au

secretary@perthmarthoma.org.au

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