vicar...vicar: rev. abraham varghese 10212 fountain gate dr stafford, tx 77477 home: 281.561.9147...
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Vicar:
Rev. Abraham Varghese
10212 Fountain Gate Dr
Stafford, TX 77477
Home: 281.561.9147
Cell: 713.330.5299
Assistant Vicar:
Rev. Saji Albin
4235 Custer Creek Dr
Missouri City, TX 77459
Home: 832.539.6893
Cell: 832.876.4281
(This newsletter is for private circulation only)
Published by M.G. Philip, Secretary
For and on behalf of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Houston
Cell: 713.385.2355, email: [email protected]
News Letter MARCH 2020
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WORSHIP SCHEDULES (MARCH 2020)
1-Mar
The Cleansing Christ
8:00 AM Holy Communion in English (Ebenezer Prayer Group) 1st Lesson: Zech 13:1-9
9:30 AM Sunday School 2nd Lesson: 1John 1:5-10
10:30 AM Holy Communion in Malayalam Epistle: Eph 2:1-10
(Hebron Prayer Group) Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
8-Mar
The Forgiving Christ
8:00 AM G3 Service & Eng Holy Commun-ion (Horeb Prayer Group) 1st Lesson: Gen 4:8-16
9:30 AM Sunday School
2nd Lesson: Acts 16:11-18
10:30 AM Holy Communion in Malayalam Epistle: Rom 5:6-11
(Jerusalem Prayer Group)
Gospel: Mark 2:1-12
15-Mar
The Accepting Christ
9:00 AM Edavaka Mission Bible Study 1st Lesson: Hos 2:14-23
9:30 AM Sunday School 2nd Lesson: Phlm 1:1-21
10:30 AM Holy Communion in English
Epistle: Gal 6:1-5
(Salem Prayer Group) Gospel: Matt 15:21-28
22-Mar
The Redeeming Christ
8:00 AM G3 Service 1st Lesson: Exod 3:1-10
9:30 AM Sunday School 2nd Lesson: Rom 8:31-39
10:30 AM Holy Communion in Malayalam Epistle: Gal 5:1-12
(Sehion Prayer Group) Gospel: Luke 13:10-17
29-Mar
The Restoring Christ 1st Lesson: Job 42:10-17
9:30 AM Sunday School 2nd Lesson: Phil 2:5-11
10:30 AM Holy Communion in English Epistle: Eph 2:1-10
(Youth Fellowship) Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
5-April
Hosana: Christ the Lord of Peace
9:00 AM Sunday School 1st Lesson: Zech 9:1-12
10:00 AM Holy Communion in English 2nd Lesson: Heb 5:1-10
(Sharon Prayer Group) Epistle: Col 1:15-23
Gospel: Mark 11:1-11
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2020 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICE BEARERS
Vicar Rev. Abraham Varghese 713.330.5299
Assistant Vicar Rev. Saji Albin 832.876.4281
Vice President Mr. K.K. John 713.408.0865
Secretary Mr. M.G. Philip 713.385.2355
Treasurer Mr. T.V. Mathew 281.499.7414
Accountant Mr. Mathews Varghese 832.205.6860
Lay Leader (Malayalam) Mr. Koshy Thekkethundiyil 832.567.2498
Lay Leader (English) Mr. Alan P. John 832.877.6873
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Bethel Mr. Shaji Jacob 832.580.4141
Bethlehem Mr. Christopher George 832.851.3597
Carmel Mrs. Mariamma Oommen 281.734.7093
Ebenezer Mr. Jojy John 832.526.6200
Hebron Mr. John Varghese 832.938.8664
Horeb Mr. Vinu Jacob Mathews 713.922.0785
Jerusalem Mr. Vinod Abraham 832.904.9102
Salem Mr. Jose P. George 832.754.9204
Sehion Mr. Kurian George 281.750.2187
Sharon Mr. Thomas Thyparampil 832.640.1218
Sinai Mr. Sajeev G. Kutty 248.635.6811
Tabor Mr. John Varghese 281.746.0005
CHURCH ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES
Choir Mr.Shibu John 281.236.4121
Edavaka Mission Mr. Reji K. Varughese 281.650.9630
Senior Citizen Mrs. Sara Philip 281.889.8566
Sunday School Mrs. Anitha Mathew 281.691.4922
Sevika Sanghom Mrs. Alice Thomas 713.835.8899
Youth Fellowship Mr. Abhishek V. George 832.868-8259
Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Binu Pappachan 405.922.5716
Young Family Fellowship Mr. Smijo Mathew 832.374.9593
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY & MANDALAM MEMBERS
Diocesan Assembly Mrs. Ani Joji 281.716.0371
Diocesan Assembly Mr. Rajan Daniel 832.628.5481
Diocesan Assembly Mr. Isac Thomas 832.754.3631
Sabha Mandalam Mr. M.A. Varghese 281.541.5673
OTHER ELECTED MEMBERS
IMC Administrator Scheduler Dr. Sam Joseph 832.441.5085
IMC Facility Manager Mr. Thomas Mathew 281.450.1410
IMC Facility Manager Mr. Reni K. Thomas 281.300.9777
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BIBLE QUIZ FOR MARCH 2020 Questions taken from Numbers 24 to 36 Chapters: 1. What was Zelophehad's daughters demand to Moses? 2. What was the purpose of having refuge towns? 3. Name the tribes received their land on the east of Jordan?. 4. Name the mountain Moses went up to see the promised land?. 5. Who were the two men wholeheartedly followed God who were over
20 years or older leaving Egypt?. Answers for February Quiz [Numbers 14-23] 1. 14:6, 2. 15:38, 3. 17:10, 4. 18:26, 5. 22:4
New Additions 1) A Baby boy, Liam Mathew Samuel, born to Mr. Toji Samuel & Beena
(ID #138) of Bethel Area Prayer Group, Missouri City, on 23rd January. Congratulations to proud parents and grandparents Mr. Mathew C Samuel and Mrs. Mariakutty Samuel.
2) A baby boy, Lucas J Samuel, born to Mr. Justin J Samuel and Lida (I.D.
#610) of Horeb Area Prayer Group on Feb. 11th. Congratulations to proud parents and grandparents Mr. Joy N. Samuel & Mrs. Sally Samuel.
Date Time ID Name & Address Area
28-Mar 6:30 PM 578 Victor Varghese & Family
5535 Carlisle Ave Missouri City, TX 77459
Hebron
29-Mar 7:00 PM 523 Manosh Thomas & Family
214 Annes Way Stafford, TX 77477
Bethlehem
PRAYER MEETINGS
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News Letter MARCH 2020
Dear beloved in Christ, Greetings to you all in the matchless name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. The month of March shows the days of holiness and purity. We, the Immanu-el community, are in the Great Lent. The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful not only commemorate, but to enter into the passion and resur-rection of Jesus. Great Lent is intended to be a 'workshop' where the charac-ter of the believers is spiritually uplifted and strengthened; where he/she is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Gospel. This is the time to make our life more meaningful. This is the time to make much more closer relationship with God and other human beings. We are called to live in this world as a transformed community. Our God is the God of forgiveness. All healing miracles were manifestation of the kingdom of God and invitation to a life of wholeness. All genuine healing acts are compassionate deeds of God in history. Throughout the ministry of Jesus he manifested this compassion. According to Dr. Philip Potter, The former General Secretary of W.C.C : "compassion is not merely sympathy. It is rather a revolutionary act against a dominant statusquoist ideology". By the grace of God we are hosting the South West Regional Conference of Edavaka Mission, Sevika Sangom and Senior Fellowship on March 6th and 7th 2020. We hope that more delegates will attend this conference. We can up-hold the smooth arrangements for the conference in our prayers. Newly elected Kaisthana Samithy will take charge of this year's Parish ministry in this month. May the Almighty God Strengthen us to lead a holy life in this Lent season and also throughout in our life. Yours in Christ, Anu Achen and Saji Achen.
From the Vicar’s Desk
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Kids day out on March 21st between 4 – 8 pm for ages 5 and up. A
day filled with a variety of fun games and various activities.
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM
Yuvajana Sakhyam cottage prayer meeting will be held on March
15th Sunday soon after the Holy Communion Service at the resi-
dence of Siju and Nisha Philip. Their address: 17214 Milrig Court,
Richmond, TX 77407.
YS Southwest regional center B inauguration and retreat will be held
at Trinity Mar Thoma Church on March 21st 9-4 pm
YOUNG FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
IMTC YFF meeting will be on March 21st at 6:30 pm at Vicar’s par-
sonage.
IMMANUEL MIDDLE AGE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
Immanuel Middle Age Family Fellowship (IMAFF) monthly meeting
will be held at our church on 22nd March, Sunday @ 6:30 pm.
Request prayerful participation.
SEVIKA SANGHOM
1 There will be no Sevika Sanghom meeting on March 14 Sat-urday at our church due to World Day of prayer which will be held at Trinity Mar Thoma Church.. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend this meeting.
2. Sevika Sanghom regular meeting will be held at our church
on March 21 at 9.30 am.
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Date Name Prayer ID #
11-Mar Mr. & Mrs. Gijo P. Abraham Sehion 568
15-Mar Mr. & Mrs. Lino P. Samuel Tabor 594
15-Mar Mr. & Mrs. Sheebu Chacko Sehion 480
17-Mar Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Varughese Bethel 389
31-Mar Mr. & Mrs. Jomon Kurian Thomas Tabor 498
3-Apr Mr. & Mrs. V.M Georgekutty Sinai 548
5-Apr Mr. & Mrs. Raju Varghese Sharon 189
Condolences
Mrs. Rachel Mathew (Kunjamma) (87-year-Old) aunt of Mrs. Rachel Varghese (Leelamma) (I.D. #467) of Tabor Prayer Group passed away at Gujarat, India.
Mrs. Elizabeth Vinitha Thomas (36 year) wife of Mr. Tobin Thomas (I.D # 605) of Sehion Area Prayer Group was taken to eternal rest on Feb 6.
Mr. Baby Mathai (57 years old) (I.D # 398) of Hebron Area Prayer
Group was taken to heavenly abode on Feb. 22.
The Vicars and members of the Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Hou-
ston express our heartfelt condolences to all the bereaving families
and friends. Kindly uphold the bereaving families in our prayers.
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17-Mar
Abraham Samuel
Allen G John
Derick Reji Kurian
Dr. Sunil V. Cherry
Kevin M. John
Mason Varughese
Shawn Sam Mathew
18-Mar Abi Philip
Julia Mariam Samuel
19-Mar Denny George
20-Mar
Aakash John
Beena Toji Samuel
Daniel Philip Chacko
Dr. Anju S. Philip
21-Mar
Aby Joy
Danyal V. Varghese
Joseph Thomas T. Mathai
Josephine Samuel
Reena Roy
22-Mar Dayana M. Sunny
23-Mar
Alyssa Anna. Cheriyan
George Mathew
Jake John
Nikhil D. Thomas
Nikita M. Varghese
Susan George
Varghese Philip
24-Mar
Anju G. John
Moncey Alexander
Naina Susan Thomas
Samuel Mathew Koshy
Siju Mathew
Sosamma George
Thankachan Lukose
Valsa Mathai
25-Mar
Joseph Kurien
Rengith R. Karikottu
Sajini Reji
Thankamma Kurien
26-Mar
Bhasilal Mathai
Dr. Rony Ninan
Jim Thomas
Regi K. Varughese
Saji G. Philip
Sunil Abraham
Vinod Abraham
28-Mar
Aney K. John
Mariakutty Samuel
Noel Stephen Thomas
29-Mar
Asher Luke Abraham
Elaine Sajan
Emima Liju
Ester Liju
Jaison George
30-Mar
Aaron Aby George
Aarush Aju John
Geena M. George
Kuruvilla Chandy
Noah Joseph Thomas
Preven C. Jacob
Prize Thankachen
31-Mar
Cherian Daniel
Sahaya Selim Sibin
Shiney J. Eapen
1-Apr
C. Thomas Yohannan
Karan Kanneri
Mathew Zachariah
Shybu Varghese
Suni Mathew
2-Apr Leena Abraham
Molly Mathew
3-Apr
Aria Elizabeth Joshy
Jason Kurian
Leelamma Mathew
Mini M. Philip
Thomas Zachariah
Yashly Mariam Thomas
4-Apr Jackson V. Jacob
Susan Varghese
5-Apr
Arun Kuruvilla Roy
Kiran Kuruvilla Roy
Ryan R. Varughese
BIRTHDAYS
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EDAVAKA MISSION
1) There will be no Edavaka Mission meetings on Thursdays
until Easter due to Lent prayer. 2) Bible Study on March 15th, 2020 Sunday @ 9 am at the
Church 3) We are delighted to inform that the 2020 South West Re-
gional Edavaka Mission, Senior Citizen and Sevika Sanghom Conference will be held on March 6th & 7th, 2020 at our church.. Please attend this conference.
SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP
Senior Fellowship meeting is scheduled on March 28 Saturday at 10
am at the church.
LENT PRAYER
Lent prayer meeting is continuing from Monday through Friday
during the month of March starting from 7 pm. Prayerful partici-
pation is request-
ed.
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World Day of Prayer 2020
Theme: “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk” (John 5: 2–9)
DATE:- SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2020. VENUE: - TRINITY MARTHOMA CHURCH, 5810 ALMEDA GENOA ROAD, HOUSTON, TX 77048. The combined World Day of Prayer 2020 of women of churches in Hou-ston, will be held in Trinity Mar Thoma Church on Saturday, March 14 from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. This year's proceeds from the meeting will be used to support the Repub-lic of Zimbabwe. All women are cordially welcome to attend the meeting with prayer. Lunch will be served. Those who wish to join the choir for the day are requested to register by Sunday, March 1, 2020. (Choir Practice is scheduled on 1st and 8th of March, at 5.00 pm in Trinity Mar Thoma Church.)
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1-Mar
Aleyamma Abraham
Arun Koshy
Bindu Georgekutty
Koshy Philipkutty
Neethu Mary Mathew
Rachel Thomas
Shibu A. Abraham
Tobin Thomas
2-Mar
Anitha Philip
Ezra Punnoose Abraham
Isabella S Chacko
Jaison Monachen
Mary A. Samuel
Roshan Pappachan
Thomas Cheriyan
3-Mar Ajini John
Jolly Mammen
4-Mar
Donna Varkey
Jeffery J. Eapen
Jubin Geo Mathew
Renee Elizabeth Karikottu
Serena Mammen
Shiloh M. mathew
Sibi Varghese Chacko
5-Mar
Abraham V. Komattu
Joshua Mathew George
Mariamma J. Kurien
6-Mar
Dr. Anil T. Mathew
Reshma M. Varghese
Syrus Chacko
7-Mar
Alyssa Sara George
Emma Deena George
Grace Marrie Daniel
M. A. Varughese
M. G. Philip
Mary Mathew
Simi M. John
Smitha Jacob
8-Mar
Alitta Mary George
Anitha Mathew
Annamma John
Ashish J. Thomas
Dr.Susy Varghese
Koshy Abraham
Renimol George
Ruben Vilu Varghese
Sarah Thomas
9-Mar
Binila Annie Baby
Sherine P. Mercily
Tina V. Philip
10-Mar
Jayden Jubin Jacob
Priya Ann Chacko
Satish Philip
Selvy Ann Thomas
Teena Thomas
Vidya E. George
11-Mar Dr. Florine Abraham
Elizabeth Rachel Karikottu
12-Mar Thomas Mathew
13-Mar Sarah Philip Kalathoor
14-Mar
Abraham M.A.
Allen Mannil
Dennis V. Varghese
Omana Abraham
Thomas. P.A
15-Mar
David Philip
Joseph P. Varghese
Liziyamma G. Varghese
Mini Eapen
Soumya Sara Jeffrin
16-Mar
Agith V. Mathew
Ajay Thomas
Dr. Sherwin B. Oommen
BIRTHDAYS