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PARISH MESSENGER

FROM THE VICARS DESK

Dearly beloved in Christ

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and
your sta, they comfort me (Psalm 23:4)
In a Sunday School class a boy asked a question to the teacher, What does the voice of God
sound like? The teacher was not prepared for this kind of a question. She was taken by
surprise. All were waiting to see how their teacher would answer the question. She began
slowly, saying, the voice of God sounds like. And drew the words out as long as she could
while she prayed desperately that God would speak and give her an answer. She started once
again: The voice of God sounds like .like your best friend, like someone you trust, someone
you can really talk things over with. The voice of God sounds like your mother or your father or
your favourite sister, as they comfort you when youre having a bad dream in the night. You
hear them next your bed, calling, Everything is all right, I am right here beside you. Jesus
said ..and surely I am with you always, to the end of the age (Mathew 28:20b). Really
Jesus is the Word of God, in that voice we can hear the consolation of a friend, the words of
strength and courage from a superior, words of peace and forgiveness from God. We can hear
His voice and feel His presence in our day today life. Our personal and family prayer,
meditation on the Word of God and corporate worship will help us to discern His voice.

Our Sunday School classes will be starting on 07th February. I request all parents to ensure
your kids regular participation in Sunday School. May God shower His abundant grace and
wisdom upon our children.

The 50 days Great Lent begins from February 07th. Lent is a special time of self-correction and
penitence, a time for self- discipline, prayers, meditation and fasting. Lent speaks clearly Gods
inestimable love to human beings and narrates that Christian life is not devoid of suerings.
Jesus never promised a life which is free from suerings. But instills faith that is strong enough
to face suering. Jesus enjoyed His life on the cross and challenges us by inviting us to take
up cross. In the midst of hopelessness and despair, there is a hope for a better tomorrow,
because death lost its power and Jesus is the Victor. In this victory, we
can claim victory over all forces of evil and death. Let us observe the The voice of God
Great Lent for reconciliation, self-purification of body and minds, sounds like your mother
or your father or your
manifestation of faith and providence of heavenly Grace.

121st

14th

21st

The
Maramon Convention begins on
and ends on
February. This is one of the biggest Christian gatherings in Asian
continent and an annual get together of the Mar Thoma Christians too.
Even if we are away from there, we have a spiritual responsibility to
pray for the listeners, speakers, and organisers of the convention
so that God can transform the life of believers for a better
harvest.

favourite sister as they

comfort you when youre
having a bad dream

May we always remember that God is with us, to help, comfort and
guide us.

With prayers.

Biju Achen

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CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date

1st Lesson

Theme

2nd Lesson

Epistle

Prayer
Group

07 Feb 2016 Lent: Time of

(Malayalam) Redemption

Isa. 58:1-14

Rom. 2:1-10

2 Cor.
5:16-21

Murdoch

14 Feb 2015 Christs Presence

(English)
with the outcast

Esther.
4:1-17

Acts.
15:8-21

Rom.
15:7-13

Fremantle

21 Feb 2015 Release from the

(Malayalam) Burden of Sin

2 Sam.
12:1-14

Acts. 8:9-17

Joondalup &
North of
Gal. 3:10-14
River
(combined)

28 Feb 2015 Faith Expression of

(English)
the Marginalised

Isa. 45:1-8

Acts.
10:24-33

1 Cor.
1:20-25

Canning
Vale

Transforming the
06 Mar 2016
Oppressive
(Malayalam)
Structures

Nahum.
1:1-15

Acts.
16:25-34

Acts.
4:32-37

Willetton

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS - February 2016

Area Prayer Group
Canning Vale

Date & Time

Venue (residence of)

Representative

TBC

TBC

Mr Cibu Jacob

Fremantle

6 February @ 6:00PM

Mr Aby Mathew

Mr Aby Mathew

Joondalup

TBC

TBC

Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch

7 February @ 6:00PM

Mr Biju Daniel

Mr Kurian Parayil

North of River

13 February @ 6:00PM

Mr Sunil Joseph

Mrs Binsu Abraham

TBC

TBC

Mr Mathews Philip

Willetton

SERVICES
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MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DATE

SUNDAY SCHOOL

HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

07 February 2016

08:00AM

09:30AM - Malayalam Service

14 February 2016

08:00AM

09:30AM - English Service

21 February 2016

08:00AM

09:30AM - Malayalam Service

28 February 2016

08:00AM

09:30AM - English Service

06 March 2016

08:00AM

09:30AM - Malayalam Service

PRAYER POINTS
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 for Almightys abundant blessing in the new year;
Pray for all our children preparing for returning to school and university.
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.

CONDOLENCES
With heartfelt sorrow we inform that mother of Mr. Philip Thomas, Mrs. Mary Philips (81
years), passed away on 06 January.
With heartfelt sorrow we inform that father of Dr. Sarina John, Col.C.K Babukutten (86
years), passed away on 08 January.
With heartfelt sorrow we inform thatfather of Dr. Cherukara Philip Thomas (Dr. Kumar),Dr.
C.T. Philips, passed away on 30 January.

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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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 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 RetnaraFeb.

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).

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BIRTHDAY - February 2016

Annamma Varghese (1 February)
Elizabeth John (1 February)
Joann Jo Varghese (1 February)
Elezabeth Reeny Jacob (2 February)
Dr Valentina Mathew (3 February)
Evangeline Aby Mathew (4 February)
Shyju Thomas (4 February)
Shiju Mathews (5 February)
Soji James (5 February)
Varghese K K (6 February)
Renchi P Mathews (7 February)
Joash R Rajesh (7 February)
Renu Mathews (7 February)
Nita Sanu (7 February)
Levin Anto Francis (8 February)
Arun Thomas Mathew (8 February)

Serah Susan George (14 February)

Ian Reyhan Jacob (17 February)
Rohini Thomas (20 February)
Anu Varukunnel Mathews (20 February)
Talola John (21 February)
Annabel Joham Parayil (21 February)
Isabella Deepu Abraham (23 February)
Albin Benz (24 February)
Elizabeth Francis (25 February)
Joby Varghese (25 February)
Anusha Vijay (27 February)
Rachel Sanjana Thomas (27 February)
John Subesh Thomas (28 February)
Kiran Josy Baby ( February)
Elissa Joham Parayil ( 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!!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - February 2016

Anil George & Bindu Anil (5 February)

Raja Gopal & Susan George (22

Shibu George & Sigimol A J (5 February)

February)

Titus M A & Soosan Titus M (9 February)

Abraham Mathew & Vanaja Abraham (27

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 CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

NEW ARRIVALS
Our Parish members Jerry Cherian &Somin Jerryhave been blessed with a baby girl. She is
namedArianna Grace Cherian.

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

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Messenger Notes
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Messenger at admin@perthmarthoma.org.au.
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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: 0406 485 240
Landline: 08 6161 6797
email:
vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au

Mr Sam Koshy
(Secretary)
Mob: 0406 689 139
email:

Webmaster
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