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JULY 2019 IMMANUEL MAR THOMA CHURCH HOUSTON 1994 2019 YEARS R E F L E C T R E N E W R E A C H O U T IM M AN UEL M AR TH O M A C H U RC H-H O U STO N NEWS LETTER OCTOBER 2019 LOOK BACK AND THANK GOD

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LOOK BACK AND THANK GOD

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE (OCTOBER 2019)

OCT 06, 2019

8.00 amHOLY COMMUNION IN ENGLISH Assisted by BETHLHEM PRAYER GROUP 1st Lesson: Isa 6:1-11

2nd Lesson: 1Thess 5:12-22 Epistle: Jas 3:13-18Gospel: John 17:9-20 9.30 am Sunday School

10.30 amHOLY COMMUNION IN MALAYALAM Assisted by EDAVAKA MISSION

OCT 13, 2019

800 am G3 SERVICE & HOLY COMMUNION IN ENGLISH Assisted by CFF 1st Lesson: 2Sam 9:1-13

2nd Lesson: Acts 9:32-35 Epistle: 2Cor 12:1-10 Gospel: Mark 3:1-6

9.30 am Sunday School

10.30 amHOLY COMMUNION IN MALAYALAM Assisted by YUVAJANA SAKHYAM

OCT 20, 2019

9.00 am Edvaka Mission Regular Meeting & Bible Study 1st Lesson:Dan 1:1-15 2nd Lesson: Acts 6:1-7 Epistle: Mark 10:17-22 Gospel: Luke 2:25-38

9.30 am Sunday School

10.30 amHOLY COMMUNION IN ENGLISH Assisted by YFF

OCT 27, 2019

8.30 amHOLY COMMUNION IN MALAYALAM Assisted by EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (PARISH DAY)

1st Lesson: 1Sam 1:19-282nd Lesson: Eph 3:14-21 Epistle: Eph 6:1-9Gospel: Luke 2:41-52

NIOV 3, 2019

10.00 amHOLY COMMUNION IN ENGLISH ASSISTED BY SUNDAYSCHOOL (WORLD SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY)

1st Lesson: Judg 13:1-14 2nd Lesson: Heb 11:17-27Epistle: 1John 3:1-10Gospel: Luke 18:15-17

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From the Vicar’s Desk

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Greetings to you all in the name of the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its truename (Eph.4:13)

I do take the pleasure and privilege of greeting you all through these lines. Trust and pray that this letter finds you all in good health and spirit. As you are aware, we are in the Jubilee year, and I do request your continued support and prayer for our Jubilee programs.

We do observe October 1st Sunday as the MT Voluntary Evangelists’ Sunday, Second Sunday as Youth Sunday third Sunday as Young Family Sunday and fourth Sunday as Family Sunday & Parish Day.

MTVEA has started with a great vision and motto given by Abraham Mar Thoma, “ every Marthomite is anevangelist.” Keeping that in mind, our Edavaka Mission is now started supporting the Udamelpet Mission field inTamilnadu, India. I thank all those who are supporting this mission activity of our church. Last month we couldorganize a retreat at Pine Cove. More than 100 people attended that conference, and it was a blessed one. I appreciate all those who worked hard for the success of the conference.

Youth Fellowship and Yuvajanasakhyam are focused on providing spiritual nourishment and training to the younger generation. These organizations encourage our youths to participate in the different mission initiatives ofthe church. The Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam aims to equip the youth to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. We are proud of our Yuvajana Sakhyam, especially for their leadership in the church activities and their concern for the lesser privileged ones in society. I feel more younger genera-tion should take leadership roles inour YF and Yuvajana Sakhyam activities.

Family is an institution constituted by God. Family is the basic unit of the human com-munity. God brings together a man and a woman to become husband and wife in the institution of marriage. The family is the miniature of the Kingdom of God. It is a ‘little church’. The marriage is the sign and sacrament of the kingdom of God. The relation with the family is covenant based. It is joining the community of generation formation. Our family shouldbe bound and guided by Love and Value as the Bible teaches us. Parents should be in a position to exercise moral authority over their children. We need to put a deliberate effort to be guided by the values that Bible teaches us. For that, we need regular family prayer. Our families are facing more challenges than ever from the values of the world. To face that, we must find time for Praying together, playing togeth-

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er and dining together to keep the family in fellowship and unity.

October 26 Saturday we are set apart for our “Immanuel Family Meet” (Kudumba san-gamam). I urge everyone inmy Immanuel family to find time to be part of that meeting. Kindly invite all our children also to be part of our family meet. The program start with the thanksgiving service at our church at 3.00 PM. I humbly request everyone’s prayerful participation.

Immanuel family is observing Oct.26 as our Parish day. On that day, 25 of our children receiving Holy Communion for the first time. In the Mar Thoma Church, we follow the tradition of admitting candidates to theHoly Qurbana not soon after baptism, but after teaching them about church and matters of faith. In the Eastern tradition, Confirmation is done as part of the Baptismal service, and the candidates may be allowed to partake in the Holy Qurbana. The Mar Thoma is not following that practice. Just as St. Paul exhorts the members of the Church in Corinth we allow the candidates to participate in the Qurbana with more preparation (1 Cor. 11:28-30).This is an outcome of the Refor-mation in the Malankara Church. We desire that this act of participating in the Qurbana should be a deliberate act which involves a public declaration of their commitment to the Lord of the church, Jesus Christ. We systematically arranged the First Communion classes, and we prepared the children to participate in Holy Communion actively.

Our Metropolitan, Most. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan Tirumeni and our Di-ocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev.Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Tirumeni is visiting our Parish during our silver jubilee celebrations. I respectfully welcome our spiritual heads to our Parish.

I humbly request your continued prayerful support for our ministry.

May the Almighty God bless us all. With prayerful regards,

Servant in Christ,AnuAchen & Saji Achen

DAYS TO REMEMBEROCTOBER 4-6 DIOCESAN YUVAJANA SAKHYAM CONFERENCE, PHILADELPHIA

OCTOBER 10-13 DIOCESAN SEVIKA SANGHOM CONFERENCE AT TRINITY MTC

OCTOBER 20 PAINTING COMPETITION

OCTOBER 26 IMTC SILVER JUBILY CELEBRATION

OCTOBER 27 PARISH DAY

NOVEMBER 3 WORLD SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY

NOVEMBER 28 THANKS GIVING (HOLY COMMNION SERVICE IN ENGLISH)

DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

DECEMBER 29-31 YEAR END RETREAT (CONVENTION)

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PRAYER MEETINGS - OCTOBER 2019

Date Time ID Name & Address Area

OCT 5STAURDAY

6.00 pm 161

MR. JACOB KUNNUMPURATH & ALEYAMMA1503 Medow Glade Ct., Sugar Land, TX-77479281-265-2421

EBENEZER

OCT 14MONDAY

7.00 pm 579 DR. AGITH MATHEW & CHASE

2827 Dove Country Dr. Stafford, TX 77477

BETHLEHEM

OCT 18FRIDAY

7.00 pm 322

MR. VARGHESEKALATHOOR & BEENA5118 Beekman Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459281-565-0911

HEBRON

OCT 19SATURDAY

6.00 pm 198

MRS. LALLY JOHN1218 Mountain Lake Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459281-499-0573

CARMEL

OCT 19SUNDAY

7.00 pm 121

MR. DANIEL THOMAS & ANNAMMA6641 Sutters Creak Trial, Misssouri City, TX 77459218-499-1834

SEHION

OCT 20SUNDAY

6.30 pm 486

MR. SAJEEV G. KUTTY & JOLLY2709 Wild Lilac Dr., Pearland, TX 77584248-635-6811

SINAI

PERSONAL MEDITATION & PRAYEROur Church Sanctuary will be opened every Tuesdays from 9:00am to 1:00 pm for personal meditation and prayer.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (OCTOBER 2019)

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT6

8.00 am Holy Communion in English Assisted by BETHLHEM PRAYER GROUP9.30 am Sunday School10.30 am Holy Communion in Malayalam Assisted by EDAVAKA MISSION

7 8

Personal Meditation at church

9 10

Bible Study at church

11 12

138.00 amG3 Service & Eng. Holy Communion Assisted by CFF9.30 am Sunday School10.30 am Holy Communion in Malayalam Assisted by YUVAJANA SAKHYAM

14 15

Personal Meditationat church

16 17

Bible Study at church

18 19

20Edavaka Mission Regular Meeting & Bible StudySunday SchoolHoly Communion in English Assisted by YFF

21 22

Personal Meditation at church

23 24

Bible Study at church

25 26

27Holy Communion in Malayalam Assisted by EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(PARISH DAY)

28 29

Personal Meditation at church

30 31

Bible Study at church

1 2

3Holy Communion in English Assisted by Sundayschool (World Sunday School Day)

4 5

Personal Meditation at church

6 7

Bible Study at church

8 9

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (OCTOBER 2019)

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT6

8.00 am Holy Communion in English Assisted by BETHLHEM PRAYER GROUP9.30 am Sunday School10.30 am Holy Communion in Malayalam Assisted by EDAVAKA MISSION

7 8

Personal Meditation at church

9 10

Bible Study at church

11 12

138.00 amG3 Service & Eng. Holy Communion Assisted by CFF9.30 am Sunday School10.30 am Holy Communion in Malayalam Assisted by YUVAJANA SAKHYAM

14 15

Personal Meditationat church

16 17

Bible Study at church

18 19

20Edavaka Mission Regular Meeting & Bible StudySunday SchoolHoly Communion in English Assisted by YFF

21 22

Personal Meditation at church

23 24

Bible Study at church

25 26

27Holy Communion in Malayalam Assisted by EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(PARISH DAY)

28 29

Personal Meditation at church

30 31

Bible Study at church

1 2

3Holy Communion in English Assisted by Sundayschool (World Sunday School Day)

4 5

Personal Meditation at church

6 7

Bible Study at church

8 9

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SUNDAY SCHOOLPAINTING COMPETITIONAs a part of Jubilee Year program, there will be a painting competition on October 20 th Sunday from 2 pm. For details contact Sunday School Superintendent Mrs. Anita Mathew (281)-691-4922 or Convener Mr. John K Philip (832)744-0271. Immanuel Silver Jubilee – Painting Competition RulesWhen - October 20th, Sunday, 2 PM CST Where – Immanuel Center (Patio/Kitchen Area)RULES OT THE COMPETITION 1. Competition Categories will be as follows a. 3-6 years (Pre-K, Kindergarten) b. 7-12 years (Sub junior) c. 13-17 years (Junior) d. 18 and above (Senior)2. Coloring Materials should be brought by the participants (Water Col ors, Crayons, Color Pencils, Water Color Pencils/Markers, Acrylic Paints, Oil Colors, Oil Pastels)3. Multiple Coloring Materials/Mixed Colors are allowed 4. All Paper material and related items should be brought by the participants (ex cept Pre- K/Kindergarten and Sub-Junior). 5. Participants should not bring any Paper Material with prior rough sketch/tracings 6. Participants are not allowed to bring any cell phone or electronic devices to the event. 7. Participants are required to clean the premises post the painting competition.8. Only participants will be allowed inside the competition area.9. All questions should be clarified with the organizers prior to the event date (Please contact John K Philip (Prakash, Cell – 832 744 0271))10. Final date for the event Registration is October 6 2019. 11. All paintings will become the property of the Immanuel Marthoma Church.12. We have external judges for the event and Judge’s decision will be final.

Pre-K/Kindergarten (3-6 years) and SUB-JUNIOR (7 – 12 years)

1. Theme – Drawing and Painting (Sketch will be provided for Pre-K/Kindergarten and sub juniors can paint any Bible Story).2. Church will provide paper and sketch.3. Participant will only bring coloring material. 4. Duration will be 2 Hours

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JUNIOR (13– 17 years)

1. Theme – Any Bible based Painting. 2. Duration is 3 Hours. 3. Canvas or any other paper material are permitted for the painting competition

SENIOR (18+) 1. Theme – Creative 2. Duration is 3 Hours 3. Seniors have to bring Canvas and painting materials for the competition.

SEVIKASANGHOMSevikasanghom Diocesan Conference will be held from October 10-13 at Trinity Marthoma Church, Houston.There is no regular meeting for Sevikasanghom, on October 12, Saturday due to Diocesan Conference. If anyone need assistance with Transportation, please contact, SS office bearers in advance. If there are large number of people who need assistance, rental vehicle will be arranged, and members have to bear the charges.

EDAVAKA MISSIONEdavaka Mission Day will be celebrated on October 6th, Sunday.Edavaka mission cottage prayer meeting will be at the residence of Mr& Mrs. Mathews Varghese, (ID#447). Address: 7027 Baitland Drive. Missouri City, TX 77459, Phone #832-886-0143 on October 25th Friday @ 7 pm. Bible Study will be held on October 20, Sunday (9 am) at ChurchRegular Prayer Meeting will be on October 3rd, 10th and 31st Thursday @7 pm at church

SENIOR CITIZEN FELLOWSHIPSenior Citizen Fellowship monthly meeting will be held on October 5, 2019 Saturday at 10.00 am at Church. All seniors are encouraged to come, participate and have fellowship.

JUBILEE PROGRAMBy the Grace of God, Houston Immanuel Mar Thoma Church is celebrating 25th, anni-versary this year. We are planning to have our jubilee celebrations on October 26, 2019 at Immanuel Centre. We are thankful to God for his blessings that he showered upon us for last 25 years.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSThe Holy Communion classes are in progress. Next classes will be held on October 13th & 20th.

NEW ADDITION TO IMMANUEL FAMILYBaby Boy Judah George Candy born to Mr.Anil Chandy and Judy (I.D # 415) of Sinai Prayer Group. Congratulations to the proud parents and grandparents Mr. Joseph Chandy and Mariamma.

ADDRESS CHANGE(New Address)Jose K Abraham ( ID 288)2581 Madison Ave., League City, TX-77573, Ph. (832) 820-8544

CONDOLENCESMr. Baby Varghese (86 years old) ,brother of Mrs.Marykutty Jacob w/o Mr. Jacob Chacko (I.D #172) of Ebenezer prayer group, Sugarland and uncle of Mrs.Susha Thom-as ( ID 522) of Tabor prayer group- Cypress/Tomball area, has taken into heavenly abode at Mavelikara, Kerala.

Mr. K.C. Bennykutty (70-year-old), father of Mr. Benzy Bennykutty and Mr. Binu Ben-nykutty (I.D.#535) of Hebron area prayer group, Missouri City, has taken into heavenly abode at Adoor, Kerala.

Mr. Thomas Panicker (76 years old) brother of Mrs. Sosamma Varghese w/o Mr. Daniel Varghese (I.D. #613) of Jerusalem prayer group, (Aliana Subdivision) has taken to heavenly abode at Calgary Canada.

Prof. Dr. T.P Jose (52 years old) brother in law of Mrs. Sibi Abraham w/o Mr. Biju Abraham (I.D # 318) and relative of Mr. M.G. Mathew (I.D #112), Mr. M.K Thomas (I.D # 156), Mr. John Chacko (I.D #177), Mr. Thankachen Lukose (I.D # 217) of Horeb prayer group, has taken to heavenly abode at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Mr. P.K John (83-year-Old). Brother of P.E Kuruvila (I.D # 315) of Sinai Prayer Group has taken to heavenly aboard at Palarivattom, Kerala.

Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas (94-Years Old) Mother of Suma Charly w/o Mr. Charly P Mathew (I.D #257) of Ebenezer Prayer Group has taken to heavenly abode at Vayalath-ala, Kerala.The vicars and Immanuel family extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaving family members. Please uphold them in your thoughts and Prayers

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B. DAY NAME1-Oct Rosie Mathew2-Oct Keerikattu Philip6-Oct M.M. Thomas13-Oct Yohannan Mathunny 18-Oct Aannamma Daniel28-Oct Susamma Oommen3-Oct Varkey T. Varkey23-Oct Anil K. Oommen 6-Oct Gijitha Jacob6-Oct Nikhil Raphael James6-Oct Ishaan Joseph James10-Oct Albin Jacob14-Oct Josiah Jacob8-Oct Anugraha Ann Jeffrin1-Oct Anisha Philip2-Oct Ajo T Koruthu2-Oct K. J. Abraham3-Oct John Kurien3-Oct Nakul P. Joy3-Oct Terish Mathew Thomas3-Oct Rincy Jacob4-Oct Varghese K. Idiculla4-Oct Marykutty Jacob 4-Oct Samuel K. Samuel4-Oct Acsah Beth Joseph4-Oct Sosamma Varghese 5-Oct Jissan Cherian5-Oct Reyan Abraham6-Oct Jacob Thomas6-Oct Sheena Abraham 6-Oct Rupesh Koshy7-Oct Joe P. Varghese 7-Oct Riya Dena Robby7-Oct Shanthi Cherian7-Oct Kuruvilla Velangadan7-Oct Sara Chacko 7-Oct Aji Varghese7-Oct Stephen Kattuvilath Varghese8-Oct Chandler J. George 8-Oct Timothy Ajay Thomas8-Oct Daniel Varghese9-Oct Stanley Jacob 9-Oct Sheeba M. Varghese 9-Oct Suji George9-Oct Shawn Samuel Oommen10-Oct Arun Abraham 10-Oct Sarah Marie Thomas

10-Oct Ajo Thomas11-Oct Christina Ann John11-Oct Jesun David11-Oct Brady Varkey Mathew12-Oct Mercy Varghese 12-Oct Varghese T. Mathai12-Oct Benjamin M Ninan13-Oct Angel Annie Philip13-Oct Thomas Koshy13-Oct Baizil S. John14-Oct Naveen Varghese 14-Oct Shane V. Matthew 14-Oct Sharon A. Matthew 14-Oct Annamma Mathai14-Oct Shogan Reni Kavalayil15-Oct Cyril Thomas 15-Oct Joel M. John15-Oct Mariam Vicky Varghese15-Oct Shibi Babu16-Oct Febin Jose 16-Oct Acha Ann Grace Jacob16-Oct Leah Philip17-Oct Jewel Elsa George17-Oct Sosamma Mathew17-Oct Megha Tobin Thomas17-Oct Nidhin Mathew Varghese18-Oct Crystal N. Samuel 18-Oct Thomas T. Thomas 18-Oct Neethu T Kourth18-Oct Shibu John18-Oct Jaeron George Mathew18-Oct Johan Sajeev18-Oct Chris Sajeev19-Oct Sneha M. John 19-Oct Mereena Mathew19-Oct Ethan Joji19-Oct George P. Thomas20-Oct Selah Ann Jacob20-Oct V.J. Thankachen20-Oct Nikhil Tobin Thomas21-Oct Caroline Suzanna Chacko21-Oct Sindhu P. Mathew 22-Oct Thomas O. Keerikattu23-Oct Elias Koshy23-Oct Shawn B. Varghese 23-Oct Neil Abraham 23-Oct Mathew Daniel23-Oct Gena Ceana Abraham

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS23-Oct Dr.Tara Ninan23-Oct Elizabeth Thomas23-Oct Neha Abraham24-Oct Thomas Samuel24-Oct Lincy Ann Alexander24-Oct Manoj George 24-Oct Julie Varghese24-Oct Sosamma George24-Oct Jonah Mathew25-Oct Christopher Chacko25-Oct Joslyn Joe25-Oct Koshy Thomas26-Oct Caleb George Eapen26-Oct Tony V. Philip 26-Oct Magie M. John 26-Oct Riya Regi26-Oct Justin J. Samuel27-Oct Thomas Mathew 27-Oct Dannie N Jacob27-Oct Dr. Varghese George

27-Oct Gracy Thomas

28-Oct Ruby Varghese

28-Oct Shiney SusanThomas 28-Oct Daniel T. Mathew 28-Oct Reuben Kurian Thoams28-Oct P.I. Cherian29-Oct Daisy A. Philip 29-Oct Shane V. Jacob29-Oct Dr. Anitha T. Abraham29-Oct Shiju Kuruvilla29-Oct Abel Philip29-Oct Ann Philip30-Oct Thomas Varghese30-Oct Sherin E. Varghese 30-Oct Emmanie Olivia Thomas30-Oct Jince Jacob31-Oct Tessy Eapen31-Oct Shibu Thomas31-Oct Joyce John

30-Sep Mr. & Mrs. Reju Eapen3-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Naveen Joseph Varghese4-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Siju Philip5-Oct Mr. & Mrs. John Kurien6-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Thomas6-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Jacob7-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Preven C. Jacob7-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Reji V. Kurian8-Oct Dr. & Mrs. Abraham Chacko Jr.9-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Zachariah Koshy16-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Saji Mathew16-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Santhosh Paul Joseph17-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Varghese Koshy18-Oct Mr. & Mrs. John Joshy18-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Saji John20-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Kuruvilla

20-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Philip Thomas21-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Samuel23-Oct Rev. Abraham Varghese23-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Oommen K. Mathew24-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mathai24-Oct Mr. & Mrs. M. A. Varughese25-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Toby C. Thomas26-Oct Mr. & Mrs. George Jacob27-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Vinod Abraham27-Oct Dr. Sajan K. Eapen28-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Sam28-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Santhosh J Kalathra29-Oct Mr. & Mrs. Jacob John30-Oct Mr. & Mrs.V.J. Thankachen1-Nov Mr. & Mrs. Roni Mathew

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

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VICAR’S HOUSE VISITSVicar : October 1-15 Horeb

October 15-30 Sinai

Asst. Vicar : October 1-15 Carmel

October 15-30 Bethlahem

BIBLE QUIZ FOR OCTOBER 20191. Name the Offering Israelites put incense on it?

2.Female animal was allowed in which Offering?

3. Who offered unauthorized fire before the Lord and what happened?

4. Name 6 Offerings Lord gave Moses on Mount Sinai for Israelites.

5. Cakes of bread made with yeast presented with which Offering?

BIBLE QUIZ FOR SEPTEMBER 2019EXODUS 31-40 CHAPTORS.

1.How many people died because of making the golden calf and worshiping it?.2.Who put a veil over his face?.3.Israelites used ---------wood to built the alter of burned offering?.4.What color yarns used to make priestly garments?.5.Tabernacle was set on what date?

Answers for August quiz1.32:28, 2.33:6, 3.34:33, 4.38:1, 5.39:1

JUBILEE PROGRAM, OCTOBER 26

All the church members are kindly assemble at the church by 3.00 pm.

Procession will start at 3.15 pm

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NO# NAME OF THE STUDENT PARENT’S NAME

1 John Abraham Gino P Abraham & Suma Abraham

2 Reyan Abraham Vinod Abraham & Manju Abraham

3 Sanah Alex Binu Alex & Aksa Alex

4 Christina Anaghan Monzy Mathews Anaghan & Dimple Mathews

5 Caroline Chacko Roy Chacko & Emmy Chacko

6 Aaron George Aby George & Anuja George

7 Alitta George George Varughese & Reena George

8 David George Sabu M George & Manju George

9 Dannie Jacob Rajiv N Jacob & Leny Jacob

10 Tia Mary John John Varghese & Benzy Varghese

11 Job Joji Joji Itty & Ani Itty

12 Nevin Kalloor Ninan Philip Kalloor (Niju) & Bindhu Kalloor

13 Mohit Kanneri Manoj Kanneri & Sony Sam Jacob (Kanneri)

14 Aleena Koshy Arun Koshy & Raji Koshy (Mariamma)

15 Abigail Mathew Mathew Mammen (Renji) & Shoba Mathew

16 Nevin Mathew Biju T Mathew & Susan Mathew (Jaisy)

17 Nathan Pappachan Aby Pappachan & Sheeba Pappachan

18 Shreya Pappachan Binu Pappachan & Shalini Pappachan

19 Kaitlyn Philip Isaac Philip & Bindu Philip

20 Shan Prem Premdas Mammazhiyil & Sherine Premdas

21 Ryan Roy Roy Jacob & Reena Roy

22 Dan Sunil Sunil & Zeema

23 Ann Liz Terish Terish Thomas & Princey Terish Thomas

24 Rebecca Thomas Thomas Abraham & Anita Thomas

25 Shalini Thomas Ajay Thomas & Jessey Thomas

HOLY COMMUNION STUDENT’S ROSTER

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2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEOFFICE BEARERS

Vicar Rev. Abraham Varghese 713-330-5299Assistant Vicar Rev. Saji Albin 832-876-4281Vice President Mr. Thomas O Keerikattu 281-499-1443Secretary Mr. Jose K George 281-704-3538Treasurer Mr.T.V.Mathew 281-499-7414Accountant Mr. Thomas Mathen 281-961-5538Lay Leader (Malayalam) Mr. Sam Mathew 713-392-4788Lay Leader (English) Mr. Alan P John 281-499-5493

AREA REPRESENTATIVESBethel Mrs. Bindu Varghese 586-381-3562Bethlehem Mrs. Leena Abraham 281-804-0054Carmel Mr. Mathew p Varghese 832-771-4723Ebenezer Mr. Jojy John 832-526-6200Hebron Mr. John Varghese 832-938-8664Horeb Mr. Rajan Daniel 832-628-5481Jerusalem Mr. John Jessen 469-544-6510Salem Mr. Binu Pappachan 405-922-5716Sehion Mr. Kurian George 281-750-2187Sharon Mr. Thomas Thyparampil 832-640-1218Sinai Mr. Aju Abraham John 832-846-0763Tabor Mr. Mohan John Thomas 832-455-3887

CHURCH ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVESChoir Mr. Abraham Samuel 281-248-6528Edavaka Mission Mr. Reji K Varghese 281-650-9630Senior Citizen Mrs. Sara Philip 281-889-8566Sunday School Mrs. Anitha Mathew 281-691-4922Sevika Sanghom Mrs. Mereena Mathew 832-633-7206Youth Fellowship Mr. Jicky Kuruvilla 281-389-3956Youvajana Sakhyam Mr. Joji Itty 281-716-0350Young Family Fellowship Dr. Sheebu Chacko 516-661-2871

DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY & MANDALAM MEMBERSDiocesan Assembly Mr. John K Philip 832-744-0271Diocesan Assembly/Council Ms. Lynn Ann Keerikkattu 832-725-0238

Diocesan Assembly Mrs. Marykutty M. Thomas 281-748-0687

Sabha Mandalam Mr. Reji V Kurian 281-777-1919

OTHER ELECTED MEMBERS

IMC Administrator/Scheduler Mr. Zachariah Koshy 281-780-9764

IMC Facility Manager Mr. Siju Philip 516-503-5589

IMC Facility Manager Mr. Sam Alexander 832-283-5871

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(This newsletter is for private circulation only)Published by Jose K. George, Secretary

for and on behalf of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Houston.Cell: 281-704-3538, [email protected]

IMMANUEL MAR THOMA CHURCH, HOUSTON12803 Sugar Ridge Blvd., Stafford, TX 77477, 281.879.9595

Vicar:

Rev. Abraham Varghese10212 Fountain Gate DrStafford, TX 77477Home: 281.561.9147Cell: [email protected], [email protected]

Assistant Vicar:

Rev. Saji Albin4235 Custer Creek Dr

Missouri City, TX 77459Home: 832.539.6893

Cell: [email protected]

Silver Jubilee Celebration of Immanuel MTC

Chief Guest: Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Inaguration: Rt. Rev. Isaac Mar PhiloxenosGuest of Honors: Bishop Kathryn Mc Crossen Ryan Consul General Dr. Anupam Ray Mayor Leonard Scarcella Judge K.P. George

October 26 at 3.00 PM

Judge Juli Mathew Counsilman Ken Mathew Rev. William Abraham Rev. Isaac B. Prakash