Carmel Mar Thoma Church

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Dearly beloved in Christ,

May you all have a Happy New Year.

The Annual Convention of the parish will be conducted from November 24 Friday through November 26 Sunday at the Church. The meeting will be from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm on Friday and Saturday and followed by the Holy Communion service on Sunday. Prof.Koshy Thalakal, Rtd. professor of Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara will speak from the Word of God at the meetings. Prayerful participation of all members is requested.

November 26 will be observed as Family Sunday. All are requested to attend the Worship Service and to participate in the Holy Communion as family. The day is also set apart for Harvest Festival Day. 'One Day Income' of all working members of the parish is expected to bring before the Lord as a token of our gratitude.

As autumn has started, the change is notable around nature through which we can learn about the temporality of this life. When the temperature drops down, the color change on leaves begins to appear. The leaves have completed their task for their very short span of life. As we are entering into the last quarter of this year, let us be mindful about the transitory nature of our life and be convinced about the duties we have been entrusted. In the Bible many metaphors are used to stress the brevity of our life on earth.

September 14th is being observed as Sevika Sangham Day. We look forward to everyone's participation in the worship service, the theme being 'Jesus empowers women for the ministry'.

The retreat was led by Rev. Jacob Mathew and Dr. David Scott. Both Dr. and Mrs. Scott provided insights into 'Engaging Faith' and how we as Christians can participate in our communities and the world at large in a meaningful way. Everyone who attended had a wonderful time. You can see pictures here.

Please join us in thanking God and congratulating the following couples for the new additions to their families:
Nathan, S/o Navin & Shalini, Stoughton, MA
Abhiya, D/o Abu & Bindhu, W.Roxbury, MA
Abigail, D/o Shari & Remi, Simsbury, CT

We have entered in to the second half of the year. The time flies and the seasons are changing in rotation. This part of the world is enjoying the warmth of the sun and the cool of the summer rain. Greeneries and vegetations are seen everywhere. What a difference the rain makes. When it falls, we can hardly recognize the landscape which was not a blade of grass to be seen. Green grass was carpeting what had previously been bare earth. What a transformation!

It is with regret that I inform you of the passing of the mother-in-law of Ms. Elizabeth Thomas (Prabha), mother of the late Dr. Mathew B. Thomas and grandmother to Jessvin, Shinu and Shawn. She was 92. Please uphold the family in your prayers.

Georgie