Edition 72 - News Letter October 2014

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THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTHPARISH MESSENGER

Volume 72 / October 2014

THE WORD Therefore our life is simply contained in the bare Word; for we have Christ, we have eternal l i f e , e t e r n a l r ighteousness, help and comfort, but where is it? We dont see it. We neither possess it in coffers nor hold it in our hands but only in the bare Word. Thus has God clothed his o b j e c t i n nothingness (Luther 1906)

Our desire to retain control over things great and small is the root of what Luther identified as our besetting sin, works-righteousness . It is so easy, he said, to slip from receiving a gift to earning a reward. We want to build salvation out of our own works and initiate, determine and control. We want to give ourselves identity

and to create meaning for our lives by our efforts and achievement. Yet God will not have it so. It is not that God den ies us our own active role in the world. We must never under-estimate the importance of our works, but we m u s t a v o i d f a l s e understandings of them as well. It is blessed to give to our neighbours t h r o u g h a n a c t i v e , creat ive l i fe , but i t comes to God, it is more blessed to receive-that bare Word of promise, which we can either see nor seize and hold in our own safekeeping.

Our salvation is, as Luther puts it, clothed in nothingness. It is Gods g i f t , b o r n e b y t h e seemingly substantial sound of a voice. We never know when we shall hear Gods word in, with and under the many human words addressed to us. We

never know when that w o r d w i l l e c h o s o resoundingly in our hearts, sti l l ing pain, unmasking sin, and sowing hope, that our l i v e s t a k e a n unexpected direction. The hardest fight is to accept that we cannot control this word. We must let God be God.

Gracious God, keep us steadfast in your Word. Give us ears to hear, wisdom to understand, courage to respond. Teach us confidently to receive what you would give and to surrender to you the control we cover for ourselves. Amen.

May our good God bless you all,

With prayerful regards,

Mothy Achen

PARISH MESSENGER www.perthmarthoma.org.au 0426 283 829

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CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTESDate Theme 1st 2nd Epistle Prayer Group

05 Oct 2014(Malayalam)

Witness of the People of God

Amos.7:10-17 1Pet.2:1-10 1Thes.4:1-8

Joondalup & North of River (combined)

12 Oct 2014(English)

Accept the difference of Gods Creation

Isa.42:16-20 Acts.3:1-10 2Cor.12:1-10Canning Vale

19 Oct 2014(Malayalam)

Spirituality of Youth in the modern age-Youth Sunday

Gen.41:37-43 Phil.3:1-16 1 Tim 4:7-16 Willetton

26 Oct 2014(English)

Faith that has to be formulated in family. Family Sunday

Josh.24:14-22 Titus.2:1-8 Eph.3:14-21 Murdoch

02 Nov 2014(Malayalam)

Kudosh Eetho :Sanctification of the Church

Prov.23:15-26 Heb.12:1-13

1 John.2:7-17 Fremantle

MAR THOMA SABHA PRATINIDHI MANDALAM 2014

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Presidential AddressDAY 1DAY 2DAY 3

CONDOLENCESWith heart felt sorrow we inform you the demise of Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas (70), mother of Mr. Thomas Mathew Nediyakalayil (Joondalup Prayer Group) on Friday 25th September 2014 in India.

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YOUTH FELLOWSHIPYouth 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 ([email protected]).

SUNDAY SCHOOLRegular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Susan Abraham for further details ([email protected]).

EDAVAKA MISSIONEdavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month. For further details, please contact Mr Solomon Jacob.

PARISH CHOIRParish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr. Ginsu Ninan ([email protected]).

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIPSenior 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 SANGHAMSevika 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 ([email protected]).

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PRAYER POINTSFor Your Prayers

Pray for our Parish, Vicar and the members;Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities;Pray for our youth preparing for their exams;Pray for the blessing of upcoming National Youth Camp 2014;Pray for the blessing of upcoming VBS 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; andPray for the kids and youth of our parish for them to have a blessed and God fearing future.

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGSArea Prayer Group Date & Time Venue (residence of) Representative

Canning Vale 18 October 2014, 6:00PM Mr Shibu Jacob Mr Abraham Kurien

Fremantle 05 October 2014, 6:00PMMr Cherukara Philips Thomas Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup 25 October 2014, 6:00PM Mr Shibu George Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch 12 October 2014, 6:00PM Mr Biju Daniel Mr Kurian Parayil

North of River TBA TBA Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton 05 October 2014, 6:00PM Mr Renchi Mathews Mr Shibu Mathew

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BIRTHDAY - October 2014Dr. Sapna Abraham (2 October)Ansu Merin Soney (2 October)Mathews Philip (2 October)Ethan John George (3 October)Abraham Kurian (3 October)Ruth Abraham (6 October)Sonia Joseph (6 October)Susan Philip (8 October)Dr. Sarina John (9 October)Susan Abraham (10 October)Vipu John Mathew (10 October)Dr Roy Varghese (12 October)Alan Roy (13 October)Abraham Mathew (13 October)Gimcy Rachel George (15 October)Jojan Gheevarghese (16 October)

Sheen Mathew (18 October)Sunila Vejagaran (18 October)Libin Francis (20 October)Anjali Rachel Mathew (20 October)Donna Shibu (22 October)Susan Solomon (23 October)Liya Mariyam Francis (24 October)Jane Mathews (25 October)Joshua Thomas Ninan (25 October)Jeremy Mathews (25 October)Nihara Eliz Philip (25 October)Philip Kurian Parayil (28 October)Verghese Jacob (Joji) (28 October)Amacia Mathews (29 October)Ecclecia mathews (29 October)Rebecca Thomas Parayil ( October)

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 - October 2014Thomas Mathew Nediyakalayil & Annie Jenu Thomas (4 October)

Solomon Jacob & Susan Solomon (7 October)

Bijoe Thomas Verghese & Babbin Susan Mathews (9 October)

Mathews Philip & Jolly Mathews Philip (11 October)

Ben Komattu Mathews & Viji Komattu Mathews (17 October)

T Thomas & Sheeba Thomas (19 October)

Dr Kuruvilla Mathew & Valsa Mathew (20 October)

Mathew John & Renu mathews (24 October)

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!!


Messenger NotesPlease feel free to drop in your comments and suggestions regarding our Parish Messenger at [email protected] are looking for articles to be published in our monthly newsletter. Those who can write articles, poems, drawings (kids) please contact the Webmaster at [email protected]. This is another opportunity to use our God given talents for the Glory of God.

PARISH FAMILY CONTRIBUTION

ACCOUNT DETAILSthe National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136Account# - 865 285 498

PARISH BUILDING FUND

ACCOUNT DETAILSthe National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136Account# - 195 940 763

PARISH GIFT FUNDACCOUNT DETAILS

the 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 Mothy Varkey(Vicar)Mob: 0426 283 829Landline: 08 6161 6797email: [email protected]

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

Webmasteremail: [email protected]

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