Sunday, April 17 , 2016stpaulsmtc.org/news/announcements/2016/4-17-2016.pdf · 2018-09-06 · 22-Apr Sosamma Kunjappy 22-Apr Suja Thomas 22-Apr Tom Thomas 23-Apr Varghese Mathai.

Sunday, April 17th, 2016

“ Commissioning by the Risen Lord ”

Kalpana / Circular

Circular No. 252: From Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Regarding the celebration of Valiya Metroplitan

Thirumeni’s 99th Birthday

Circular No. 253: From Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Regarding the fireworks accident that happened in

Kerala. The Church is planning to donate a onetime -

Sunday offertory to help the victims of this tragic

accident. Please participate in this mission by

earnestly contributing to this cause.

Native American Missions 2016

VBS Camps 2016

I. Oklahoma Native American Mission, Broken Bow

Sunday, June 5th – Friday, June 10th

II. Alabama Native American Mission – Mt Vernon

Saturday, June 11th – Friday, June 17th

The Diocese is conducting these VBS camps. Participation from St Paul’s or other churches is strictly voluntarily. All those that would like to volunteer MUST register and SIGN the waiver forms provided by the Diocese before Sunday, May 15, 2016.

For more information, please contact the Diocesan Native American Mission Convener, Rev. Dennis Abraham at (215)698-1023. Email: [email protected] or the Diocesan office at (516)377-3311. Email: [email protected].

Worship Service

Thanks to all who assisted in today’s worship service.

Next Sunday, April 24th, 2016, there will be Holy Communion in Malayalam starting at 10:15 AM.

Today immediately after the service there will be a send off meeting for Rev. Sam Mathew Achen and family.

Prayer Fellowships

Monday Prayer - Monday, April 18th 7 PM at church

Fasting Prayer - Friday, April 22nd 10 AM at the residence of Mr. Aby Thomas & Suja.

Emmanuel Prayer - Today, April 17th 6:30 PM at the residence of Mr. Stanly George & Smitha.

Parish mission – Next Friday combined Parish Mission and Sevika Sangham center meeting, 7 PM at church

SS Announcements Praise and Worship team practice will be held today

after service in the Sunday School room.

Quiz Team tryouts will be held next Sunday after service in the Sunday School room. The fill in the blank test will be over Joshua Chapters 1-5. Notify Crystal Rajan if you are interested in being on the quiz team.

VBS Registration will continue today in the front foyer for early registration at $30 per person. Starting May 1st the cost of registration goes up to $35 per person.

Bindu Joseph,Sunday School Superintendent.

Youth Fellowship

Day Bible Study at Carrollton MTC on Friday, April 22nd at

6:15 pm. Carpool from Church at 5:30 pm. Participation

is voluntary and everyone must sign the wavier form if riding in the carpool. All paperwork must be turned in to the church officials before Friday.

Membership Dues are now $15

Pay to Ashish Mathai or Sen Mathai

Dues will raise to $20 after June 1st .

Anisha Mathew,

Youth Fellowship Secretary

Yuvajana Sakhyam

The Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam 18th Diocesan Conference is on July 15th - 17th. It is hosted by Chicago Mar Thoma Church Yuvajana Sakhyam.

Chicago Yuvajana Sakhyam has sent us a short video about the conference. It will be shown immediately after the announcements.

Aju Mathew,

Youth Fellowship Secretary

Southwest Center A Yuvajana Sakhyam Half Day Retreat

Southwest Region Center A Yuvajana Sakhyam is organizing a Half day retreat on April 23rd Saturday from 10:00 am to 12.30 pm at MarThoma Church of Dallas Farmers Branch. Rev. Shaiju P John - Vicar of St Paul’s MTC Dallas will be the main speaker. All Yuvajana Sakhyam members and Ex-Yuvajana Sakhyam members are requested to attend.

Southwest Region Center A Secretary,

Biji Joby

Southwest Center A Farewell Meeting

There will be a combined Parish Mission and Sevika Sangham farewell meeting for Rev. Sam Mathew on

April 22nd, Friday 7pm at St. Paul’s Mar Thoma Church.

All Parish Mission and Sevika Sangham members are

requested to attend this meeting.

Parish Mission : K.A Abraham

Sevika Sangham : Jolly Babu

Family Retreat- Aug 19-21

Place - Sky Ranch, Van, Texas. (www.skyranch.org)

Cost - Approximately $ 150 per person for three days

Accommodations - Separate cabins for Men's/Boys & Ladies/Girls.

Registration – In the front foyer after service. Advance payment of $150 per family is needed at time of registration. For more information or questions please contact Mr. Aju Mathew, Retreat Coordinator.

VENUE : SKY RANCH RETREAT CENTERVAN, TEXAS

Date: August 19- 21st 2016Activities :• Bible Classes• Praise & worship• Camp Fire• Group Sessions• Other Activities Include : High adventure activities, Pamper pole,

Pendulum, Dueling Ladders, Giant Swing, Zip line, Prayer Wall, Archery, The Yard, Horseshoes, Human Maze, Tetherball, Gaga Ball, Mini Golf, Outdoor Basketball, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Kickball, Jumping pillow, Sports fields, Playground, Indoor Activities, Indoor Basketball, Indoor Volleyball, Indoor 9 square in the air, Indoor Gaga ball, Nature Center-Limited availability, Water Activities, Triple Shot waterslides, Super slide, Blob, Splash Pad, Canoes, Fishing Dock (bring your own pole and bait), Swimming pools, Party Pool, Crazy Pool etc.

BirthdaysDate Name

11-Apr Aiden Varghese

17-Apr Neksa George

18-Apr Omana Cherian

18-Apr Cherian Mathew

20-Apr Jolly Babu

20-Apr Lillykutty Thomas

20-Apr Manu Varghese

20-Apr Sally Koshy

21-Apr Julie Joseph

21-Apr Raju Varghese

22-Apr Sosamma Kunjappy

22-Apr Suja Thomas

22-Apr Tom Thomas

23-Apr Varghese Mathai

Wedding Anniversary

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