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FromVicar’s Desk
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
There is a saying “no need to fear the darkness
tomorrow if you are walking in God’s light today”.
Another year is coming to an end. This is the time
for us to sit and look back the completing year and
to reflect on the year’s progress, setbacks and
accomplishments. In 2011 we see the nature
showing its ugliest side through earthquakes, giant
tsunamis, tornados and a number of hurricanes
causing thousands of human beings killing. We
went through such horrifying days of 2011. Many high profiled terrorists
were killed during this year. There were ups and downs in our economy last
year. I phones and I pads in 5 and 6 series were the main attractions in the
field of information technology. Now we are entering to a new year. Entering
to a new year is just like entering into a long tunnel. We have no long view
and we have only a little light for our each step. In Joshua chapter 3, the
Israelites came to Jordan in faith. They have been told by Joshua that they
should pass it. They were told that, ‘ when you see the ark of the covenant of
the Lord your God being carried by the Leviticus priests, then you shall set
out from your place and follow it, that you may know the way you shall go,
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for you have not passed the way before. They are told that they have to go the
way that they have not passed before. Thus we must walk after the rule of the
word and the direction of spirit in everything, so shall peace be upon us as
upon the Israel of God. While we are here at San Francisco, especially in the
New Year we must expect and prepare to pass through the ways that we have
not passed before. God’s presence will guide us through these paths.
Let us remember what the word says
1. Go to the new path.
2. Walk after the rule of the word and direction of spirit.
3. Peace will be upon us in all our ways.
Let us treasure up the experiences of Jesus Christ’s faithful and tender
carethat they may help our faith and hope in our new paths of life here.
We were all privileged with the presence of Diocesan Episcopa , our beloved
Theodosius Thirumeni in our Watch Night service and New Year service . The
blessings of Thirumeni were inspiring to us all. We are heart fully thanking
Thirumeni for His Lordship’s loving visit to our parish.
We wish you all a happy New Year.
Yours in Christ’s service,
ViJiAcHeN
Gen. 1:26-31 / Heb. 6:13-30
Dan.1:1-21 / Acts. 7:54-60
Micah. 4:1-7 / Rom.5:1-11
Isa.60:l-1 / 2Pet. 1:1-11
Joel. 2:12-17 / Rev.. 2:12-17
Rom. 1:9-17 / St.Luke.1:26-31
Acts. 6:1-7 / St. Mat. 24:45-51
Eph. 2:11-19 / St. Mat. 5:1-9
Eph. 4:1-7 / St. John. 17:21-26
Eph. 5:8-14 / St. Luke. 13:1-5
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S.Vale / S. Clara
Evangelism:Reception into the Covenant Community
St. Stephens Day
God of Peace
Grow in Unity (Ecumenical Sunday)
“Repent - Return”
Church Address418 Junction Ave,
Livermore, CA, 94551
Email: [email protected]
Area Prayer Meetings & Organization Meetings:San Francisco: Friday Janury 6th at the residence of Mr. Isac George (Achenkunju) San Bruno.
San Jose: Saturday January 7th 5:30 PM at the residence Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kuruvilla (Raju & Lizy)
Sacramento area Prayer: Sunday January 15th at 5:30 PM
Sevikasangham Meeting: January 21st Saturday 3:00 PM at the residence of Susan John (Pushppa) & Deepak
Holy CommunionMalayalam: Jan 08 & 15English: 22 & 29
Sacramento (Malayalam): 29th 4:30PM at Friends Community Church
01 Juby Kuriakose
03 Kalpana Jacob
04 Mathew Simon
06 Aaron Simon
06 Deepak Cherian
08 Reuben John
08 Shany Thomas
08 Sheryl Mathew
08 Shany Thomas
08 Vinsu Thomas
09 Taji Abraham
09 George Thomas
09 Dinah Chandy
10 Usha Johnson
11 Elizabeth Joseph
11 Joel Johnson
13 Sabu George
13 Leela Mathew
14 Ivana John
14 Philip Chandy
14 Samuel John
17 Jeremiah Kenny
18 Anne George
19 Joel Mathew
19 Jacob Philip
19 Nikhil George
19 Rintu Sajan
20 Rekha George
20 Babu Ipe
22 Anoop Johnson
22 Shawn Mathew
22 Silpa Kuruvilla
23 Renji Puthenpurukal
23 Mammen Thomas
23 Dr. P.T. Mammen
28 Aparajita Bhatnagar
29 Amy Kurian
29 Kenny Mathews
30 Cissy Abraham
31 Libin Kurian
31 Sony Jacob
01 P.T Thomas & Rosamma Thomas
01 Boby Alex & Elizabeth Varghese
02 Roby Thomas & Sajini Abraham
02 John Samuel & Dolly Samuel
02 Biju Abraham & Suju Abraham
03 Abuttan Thomas & Shilpa Mohan
04 Mathew P. Samuel & Susan Mathew
08 George Abraham & Julie Abraham
08 Philip Mathew & Mary Abraham
09 Rajiv Kochumman & Tina Mathew
11 Philip Chandy & Renny Chandy
11 Reuben S. John & Sheena Palachuvatil
16 Varghese Chandy & Sheila Chandy
18 Jacob Thomas & Susan Abraham
22 Jacob Mathews & Deepa Mathai
25 Satish Abraham & Anu David
26 Raji Abraham & Ann Thomas
26 Thomas Geevarghese & Aleyamma Thomas
31 Philip Roy & Thankam Roy
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY
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06. As the Israelites were settled in Canaan, Judah was to remain in its territory on
the South and the house of __ in its territory on the North.
10. Joshua belonged to this tribe
12. The one who flee to the refuge city needed to stay there until he was tried before
the assembly and until the death of the __ who was serving at that time.
13. The Lord gave Israel all the land He had sworn to their forefathers and gave them
__ in the promised land. Not one of the all the Lord's promises to the house of Israel
failed
14. After dividing the land, Israelites gave Joshua __ as an inheritance.
15. Elijah's birthplace. 1Kings17:1
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01. Ephraimites didn't dislodge the Canaanites living in Gezer. Later king of Egypt
captured Gezer, killed its Canaanite inhabitants and gave it as a wedding gift to his
daughter, wife of __.1kings9:16
02. How many towns were allotted for the Levites to live in surrounded by the
pasture lands for their livestock?
03. The refuge cities were the towns assigned to __.
04. __ refuge cities each were set in the east of Jordan and west of Jordan so that
any one who kills a person accidentally may flee there to find protection from the
avenger. The refuge city represent Jesus to whom we can flee for our salvation.
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DDear All,
I greet you all in the name our risen Lord and Jesus Christ. I would like to thank all for attending last month’s services and various activities in our church. During the Lenten season, our church is focused on organizing various events.
Prayer Meetings: We are conducting our area prayer meetings once a month and choir is meeting once a month as choir fellowship at the church as well Sevika Sangham is meeting regularly at the church or at various houses. Our Edvaka mission conducted fasting prayer on the first Saturday of December. Our
Vicar is actively participating and coordinating these meetings regularly. Thank you all for participating in all of the aforementioned activities.
Election 2012: On December 4th Sunday after service, we conducted elections for Church office bearers. I sincerely thank you all for attending the General Body Meeting and request all to extend your prayers and support to the newly elected office bearers for 2012.
Christmas Carol Service: We conducted the Church Christmas Carol Service on Saturday December 17th and it was a great success. I would like to sincerely thank all of the organizations for participating in the Christmas program as well as a special thanks to Rev. T.K Viji for his leadership and support.
Watch Night Service: This year we conducted the Watch Night and New Years service on Saturday, December 31st. Our bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius celebrated the holy communion service. I would like to express our thanks and respect to our beloved Thirumeni for
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his presence and guidance. I would also like to thank all that attended the Watch Night/New Years service to make it a great success.
Sevika Sangham: Thank you to all Sevika Sangham members for providing cake after the New Years Service. Special thanks to Maya Mathews for coordinating this effort.
After Refreshment Program: I would like to thank all for contributing to the after service refreshment. We need more volunteers and sponsors for this program. When you celebrate birthdays and anniversaries please join at the social hall, pray and celebrate with us. It would be a great blessing to all.
H2H Caroling: This year we had an opportunity to visit all houses during the Christmas season. We completed three areas: Sacramento, North Bay and South Bay. Our Achen joined us in the different areas for H2H caroling. I would like to thank all that participated and contributed to this effort. Special thanks to all area coordinators that made this event a success.
Sacramento Area Holy Communion Service: On January 1st, our Thirumeni celebrated Holy Communion service in the Sacramento Area. Sincere thanks to all that participated. Special thanks to Mr. P.C. Philip
Thanks to Our Guests: Last month, we had a great number of guests attending our services. We would like to sincerely thank each and every one for their participation.
2012 Marthoma Family Conference: Family Conference is July 5-8 at Virginia. Information flyers are available. Those who would like to participate, registration forms are available. Please pray for the conference.
Thanks and regards,John Mathew
05. The tent of meeting was set up at __. Later it was taken from there and Philistines
captured it.(1Sam4)
07. The __ in the tribe of Levi received the most towns to live in.
08. __ descendant of Manasseh only had daughters and they received inheritance
among their brothers.
09. __ the descendant of Manasseh was the ancestor of the Gileadites. They were
great soldiers and they captured Gilead in their conquest
11. The __ inheritance was within the inheritance of Judah.
Photos from Watch Night Service
Church Carol Choir Members with AchenChurch Carol Choir Members with Achen