THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH

PARISH MESSENGER
Volume 81 / July 2015

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER

DAILY (HEB. 3:13)

community members to find something

good in others is a quality which we all
must imbibe in our lives.

My dearly beloved in Christ,

We are now moving to a new financial

year. Last year we had many many
activities. All were a great success only
because of your prayers and whole
hearted participation. I appreciate and
thank all those who worked and took all
the initiatives for all those programmes.
Praise God for all the blessings
experienced during last year. I thank all
the office bearers, executive committee
members of the parish and various
organisations for all their sincere
contribution during the past years and
take this opportunity to welcome all the
newly elected officials and committee
members. May God help us all to work
together for the glory of God.

In writing to Thessalonians Christians St.

Paul gives words of encouragement and
appreciation for their steadfast faith and
exhorts them to keep up their faith and
conducts you become imitators of us and
of the Lord. You received the gospel
joyfully, in spite of much affliction, so that
you became an example to all the
believers in Macedonia and Achaia (I
Thess.1:6-7). Those of us who are
husbands/wives and parents should make
cousins effort to express words of
appreciation to our wives/ husbands and
children. We are good at criticising them if
something goes wrong or something is
not to our liking. But do we say a word of
appreciation and encouragement, at least
occasionally? Encouragement does not
mean boasting. We have to express
appreciation and encouragement to our
family members, friends and all our

With prayers.
Biju Achen

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MESSAGE

We know of Booster shots or injections

being given to children after an interval
following the first shot to immunise them
against polio and such deceases. Without
the booster shots at the right time
immunity will not develop. Similarly we
have to speak booster words, words of
support and encouragement to boost the
morale of those who are wilting under
pressure.

CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date

Theme

1st Lesson

2nd Lesson

Epistle

Prayer
Group

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

Exo. 36:2-7

Acts. 5:1-15

Ordained Ministry:
12 July 2015
Marked by the
(English)
Wounds of Christ

Ezek. 33:1-9

2 Tim. 2:1-13 Gal. 6:11-18 Murdoch

19 July 2015
Consecrated life
(Malayalam)

Zech.
14:16-21

Acts. 6:8-15

Phil.4:10-20 Willetton

Col. 3:12-17 Fremantle

Theological
26 July 2015
Education: Knowing Exo. 3:1-12
(English)
and Doing Faith

Acts.
8:26-40

2 Tim.
2:1-13

Joondalup &
North of
River
(combined)

Mission: Sharing
02 Aug 2015
Gods Pain (Malayalam)
Mission Sunday

Acts.9:10-18

2 Cor.
11:16-31

Canning
Vale

Isa. 6:1-8

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

Date & Time

Venue (residence of)

Representative

Canning Vale

19 July 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr Abraham Kurien

Mr Abraham Kurien

Fremantle

03 July 2015 @ 6:30PM

Mr Aby Mathews

Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup

11 July 2015 @ 5:00PM

Mr Jibu Mammen

Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch

12 July 2015 @ 6:00PM

Dr Vijay Lazar

Mr Kurian Parayil

North of River

11 July 2015 @ 4:00PM

Mr Jim Kovoor

Mr Joji Varghese

Willetton

25 July 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr Philip Mathew

Mr Shibu Mathew

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SERVICES

Area Prayer Group

MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DATE

SUNDAY SCHOOL

HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

05 July 2015
(Malayalam)

8:30AM

10:00AM - Malayalam Service

12 July 2015
(English)

8:30AM

10:00AM - English Service

19 July 2015
(Malayalam)

8:30AM

10:00AM - Malayalam Service

26 July 2015
(English)

8:30AM

10:00AM - English Service

Praise God for Biju achens safe arrival in Perth and assuming responsibility in
the Parish;
Praise God for theGeneral Body Meetingthat happened and the new Committee
members elected;
Praise God for the interactions at the Sunday School parent teacher meeting;
Pray for the leaders worldwide and especially in this country that they will be
guided by Your Word in all their deliberations and policies;
Pray for Your guidance and wisdom as we embark on proposals for buying a plot
to build a worship place;
Pray for the new families who have arrived and bless them Lord as they settle
down in this place;
Pray for the Parish Badminton championship finals coming up and the
opportunities to glorify thy name through sports fellowship;
Pray for the VBS 2015, we pray for our students, the VBS Director and the
logistics involved;
Pray for the Family Camp arrangements in progress ;
Pray for those families who have been affected by the redundancies and those
among us desiring to be employed;
Pray for those families who are undergoing constraints at various levels
personal , family relationships , financial difficulties , work stress children
behaviour ;
Pray for our dear ones back home that Your protection will be upon them
especially our parents as they cope with old age;
Pray for the necessary finances as we enter a new financial year and plans for
purchase of land/parsonage.

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SERVICES

PRAYER POINTS

BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 SCHEDULE

July 4th QF/SF

July 18th Finals/Childrens Doubles/Shuttle juggling competition

SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPETITIONS 2015

JULY 26th
All age levels Nursery to Young Adults
1. Bible quiz
AUGUST 02nd
Nursery, Beginners and Primary
1. Memory verse competition (oral)

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

Juniors, Intermediate, Seniors and

Young adults
1. Memory verse competition (written)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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)

NEW ARRIVALS

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

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EVENTS

Our Parish membersThomasParayil &Rebecca have been blessed with a baby girl. She is
named Olivia Grace Parayil.

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 w ebsite
(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.

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BIRTHDAY - July 2015

Aden Antony Jaic (3 July)

T Thomas (14 July)

Mary Sara Raja (4 July)

Shibu George (15 July)

Nirmal Anish (4 July)

Marine Thomas (17 July)

Nathanael V Mammen (4 July)

Amol Mathew (17 July)

Neethu G Thomas (4 July)

George Oommen (18 July)

Irene Mariam Roy (6 July)

Abigail Ann Cherian (18 July)

Jim Kovoor (7 July)

Nidhi Mathew (19 July)

Solomon Jacob (8 July)

Joanna D Rajesh (23 July)

Ashlin Georgey (9 July)

Suzanne Thomas (24 July)

Joanne Grace Georgey (10 July)

Litu Chacko (24 July)

Benaiah John Reji (12 July)

Sujin Jacob Solomon (27 July)

Christina Mathew (13 July)

Mercy Koshy (28 July)

Titus M A (13 July)

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 - July 2015

Philip Mathew & Susan Philip (2 July)

Dr C J John & Mary John (18 July)

Verghese Jacob (Joji) & Elezabeth Reeny

Shiju Mathews & Reny Elizabeth Mathews (21 July)

Jacob (2 July)
Soney Titus & Beena Soney (24 July)
Koshy Geevargheese Vaidyan & Priya
Chacko Vattachakal (5 July)

Bibu C Thomas & Renu Bibu Thomas (26 July)

Reji John & Nivi Varghese (10 July)

Georgey Thomas & Annie Manjaly Itteera (29 July)

Litu Chacko & Tanya Susan Thomas (14

July)

REGISTRATIONS
OPEN NOW!!

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WISHES

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 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: 0406 485 240
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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