TRUMPETNews Bulletin – September 2017

Vol. XLVI/No.08

Family Sunday and Confirmation Service

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Yours in His Service, Christy Achen.Mob: 8805294472

FROM THE PRESBYTER'S DESK

May the Almighty Lord bless us all

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ.

“You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to

them.” Desmond Tutu

As a Church this month is very important as our 21 Children are becoming

eligible members of the Church as they will be sharing the Lord's Table. The

Church is a family, we have the responsibility to take care of these children as

they grow up, we should give them all the Spiritual as well as moral guidance so

that not a single child of our family is lost in this worldly whirlpool. It is very well

advised in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a Child in the way he should go, and when he

is old he will not depart from it.”

Family and each member of the family are unique. God has a unique design and

plan for each family, he has set us in such a frame that one person compliments

the other. To fulfill His plan He has assigned roles to each person. This can be

met only when a person comes to Christ as it's in Col. 3, that the relation with

Christ should affect each and everything in an individual's life.

·Responsibility of Wife towards her Husband: Col 3:18, says the Wife to

be submissive to Husband. The word submissive does not mean inferiority; it

means to give or offer something for a decision. Submission does not imply that

the wife is less than the husband, for the Scripture clearly proclaims the equality

of all in Christ. Our equality and unity in Christ does not remove our roles. Wife

should love her husband. The perfect model for a wife is the Lord's submission.

He was never inferior or less in comparison to God the Father, however he

willfully submits to His Father. In the same way, the wife must submit to her

husband because it is fitting in Lord. She should pray for him, she should

encourage him in the role of leadership and not nag him.

·Husband's responsibility towards to His Wife: He should be protective

towards his wife. He should love his wife as Christ loves the Church. Christ knew

that the Church is Sinful and is disobedient yet knowing her faults He gives His

life for her. Same way the husband should accept his wife as she is and try to

change her through his prayer and sacrificial love.

·Children's Responsibility towards parents: The importance of obedience

to parents is seen by it being in the Ten Commandments. It says, “Honor your

father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is

giving you” Exodus 20:12. Obeying parents pleases God. Love your parents.

· Parents should love their

children but do not forget them to be disciplined. Should provide encouragement

and corrections when they fail instead of scolding them. Should not neglect them

instead express your affection.

There is no magic in having a perfect-happy family life. But initiatives from every

member can build healthy and happy family which God wants us to enjoy.

ØBe there when your family needs you.

ØExpress your affection, warmth, encouragement and resentment.

ØDiscipline should be there without any nagging.

ØCommunicate well with one another. Be transparent.

ØPlay together.

ØEnergize your families spiritual life by having an own time for devotion and

also having a family prayer.

On 17th September we will have our Family Sunday along with the Confirmation

service. The Most Rev. Thomas K. Oommen, Moderator, Church of South India

will be the Chief Celebrant for the Holy Communion service. As your vicar I

request every member to attend the worship service and pray for the same. Also

uphold all the activities and arrangements in your prayers.

Parent's Responsibility towards Children:

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02 Sep 1800 Choir Retreat at Trust Office

03 Sep 1045 CHOIR SUNDAY To Sing a New Song for a New WorldHoly Communion Service at All Saints Church I Lesson Isaiah 42:10-25 Mr. Sunder Graham Psalm 96:1-13 Mrs. Tintu MathewII Lesson Revelation 5:1-10 Ms. Juby ThampiGospel Mathew 26: 26-30Intercessory Prayer Mrs. Mercy JohnKiss of Peace & Offertory Mrs. & Mr. Chandy ThomasElements Mr. Johnson PeterYouth Half Day Seminar after the ServiceMeeting for the members going to Odisha Mission after the service

09 Sep Second Saturday- Chain Prayer

0900 Retreat for the Confirmation Candidates and their Parents at the Trust Office

1900 Managing Committee Meeting at the Trust Office

10 Sep 1030 14th Sunday After PentecostTeacher’s SundayTeachers: Agents of LiberationHoly Communion Service at St. Paul’s ChurchI Lesson Proverbs 8:1-12 Mrs. Shyji JacobPsalm 119:97-104 Mrs. Saramma T. VargheseII Lesson Acts 8:26-38 Mrs. Anu GiriGospel Mark 6:34-44Kiss of Peace & Offertory Mrs. & Mr. George Varghese Elements Mr. Jacob Koshy W.F meeting after the service

1045 Matins Service at All Saints’ Church

16 Sep 1600 Confirmation Class at Trust Office

17 Sep 1045 Confirmation and Family SundayHoly Communion Service at All Saints’ Church I Lesson Ezekiel 36:26-28 Mr. George KurienPsalm 128 Mrs. Omana Tharian

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II Lesson Romans 8:12-17 Mrs. Lata Johnson Gospel John 14:15-17 Kiss of Peace Mrs. & Mr. Bright Singh Offertory Mrs. & Mr. Benoy MathewsElements Mr. Mathew Koshy Tharian Fellowship Lunch after the service

24 Sep 1030 Senior Citizen Sunday16th Sunday After PentecostFruitfulness of the Elderly Holy Communion Service at St. Paul’s Church I Lesson Genesis 17:1-8 Mr. Eapen M. V.Psalm 92 Mr. John K. CII Lesson Philemon vs. 8-22 Mrs. Suzie Korah MathewGospel Mathew 7:13-20Kiss of Peace & Offertory Mrs. & Mr. P. C. CherianElements Mr. P. K. Kurien

1045 Matins Service at All Saints’ Church

1830 Men’s Fellowship at the Trust Office

29 Sep 1000 Fasting Prayer meeting at Trust Office

30 Sep 1100 Harvest Festival Thanksgiving service at the Trust Office I Lesson I Chronicles 29:10-20 Mr. Tharian MathewPsalm 65 Mrs. Laly Roji ThomasII Lesson II Corinthians 9:6-15 Mrs. Bindhu RonnieGospel John 6:26-35

01 Oct 1045 Youth SundaySpirituality of the Youth in the Contemporary World Holy Communion Service at All Saints’ Church Opening Prayer Ms. Sabina SamI Lesson Genesis 41:37-43 Mr. Simon SamPsalm 111 Mr. Abhilash Rajiv II Lesson Philippians 3:1-16 Ms. Michelle JohnsonGospel Mathew 19:16-22 Intercessory Prayer Ms. Anisha ThomasKiss of Peace & Offertory Mr. Sanish Stephen &

Ms. Sophie MathewsElements Mr. Zuben Jacob Closing Prayer Mr. Melvin Moni John

02 Oct 0830 Women’s Fellowship Union Retreat and Kalamela at Sanpada

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AREA FAMILY GET TOGETHER – 07.30 PM

07/09/17 Thursday Pimpri Mr. Abraham Mathew

08/09/17 Friday Vishrantwadi Mr. Benoy Mathews

10/09/17 Sunday Aundh/Khadki Trust Office

12/09/17 Tuesday Pune Mr. P. K. Kurien

Date Day Area @ Residence of

WF PRAYER MEETING

02/09/17 Saturday 3pm Pimpri Mrs. Saramma Raju

23/09/17 Saturday 4pm Aundh Mrs. Rajam Jeji

07/10/17 Saturday 3pm Pimpri Mrs. Sherly Thomas

Date Day Time Area @ Residence of

1. Mr. Sanish Stephen2. Ms. Marlene Mathew3. Mr. Sabin Sam

THANKS GIVING (06/08 to 20/08)4. Mr. Christy Jacob5. Mrs. Ponnamma Zachariah6. Mr. Teny Koshy7. Mr. Thomas T.

May God bless you all with good health, long life and prosperity.

Now therefore, our God, we thank thee,

and praise thy glorious name.

1 Chronicles. 29: 13

BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER

DATE NAME

01-Sep Mr. Eapen A Koshy

01-Sep Mr. Kurian K G

02-Sep Mrs. Laly Roji Thomas

03-Sep Mr. George K Kurian

04-Sep Mrs. Mariamma Abraham

05-Sep Ms. Leena John

05-Sep Mr. Bobby Thomas

06-Sep Mrs. Susamma Eapen

06-Sep Mr. Koshy John C

09-Sep Ms. Nikki Mathew

11-Sep Dr. Eapen M J

14-Sep Mr. Kochucherukkan M

May God bless you all with good health, long life and prosperity.

WISH YOU ALL MANY, MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY.

DATE NAME

17-Sep Mrs. Linu Philip

19-Sep Mr. Siju Sunil Mammen

19-Sep Mrs. Aleyamma John

20-Sep Mrs. Omana Tharian Varghese

20-Sep Mr. Reni David Paul

21-Sep Mrs. Bindhu Ronnie

22-Sep Mr. Roji Thomas Chandy

24-Sep Mrs. Shiny Sunil Mammen

27-Sep Mrs. Shiney Reju Mathew

29-Sep Ms. Lilly Grace Morris

29-Sep Mrs. Rejeena Ninan

30-Sep Master. Allwin Reny Justus

OCTOBER

DATE NAME

01-Oct Master Johan Abraham

Birthday

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES TO YOU ALLFOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPY MARRIED LIFE

SEPTEMBER

DATE NAME02-Sep Mr. Anil Kumar Alfred &

Mrs. Rani Anil 02-Sep Mr. Libin Roy S &

Mrs. Megha Roy03-Sep Mr. Sunil Kumar S.L. &

Mrs. Suja Sunil06-Sep Mr. Ronnie Abraham &

Mrs. Bindhu Ronnie12-Sep Mr. Chandy Thomas &

Mrs. Anna Chandy

DATE NAME14-Sep Mr. Thomas Philip &

Mrs. Sherly Thomas21-Sep Mr. Johnson Kuruvilla &

Mrs. Jessy Johnson25-Sep Mr. John P V &

Mrs. Susan John27-Sep Mr. Samuel E V &

Mrs. Annamma Samuel

NEWS Tit-Bits

OBITUARY:Mr. Issac C.C., Father of Mrs. Anitha George was called to heavenly abode on 05th August and the Funeral was on 08th August at Pune.We pray, Lord Almighty fortify the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in everlasting peace.

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY (AGM)This year the AGM was on 06th August, a new Managing committee was formed, also the annual accounts of the year 2016-17 and the budget for the year 2017-18 were approved. In the subsequent meeting on 10th August the new office bearers were

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appointed. The members along with designation are as follows:1. Rev. Christy David Daniel – President2. Mr. Benoy Mathews – Secretary3. Mr. Chandy Thomas – Treasurer

Members4. Mr. Abraham Mathew 5. Mr. Bright Singh (Cashier – Kirkee)6. Mr. George Kurien7. Mr. Joseph C. E.8. Mr. Mathew Koshy Tharian9. Mr. Stephen Daniel 10. Mr. Tharian Mathew11. Mrs. Omana Tharian

Nominated Members12. Mr. Joel Jose (Youth Fellowship)13. Mr. John Cherian Koshy (Choir)14. Mrs. Lata Johnson (Sunday School)15. Mrs. Suzie Korah Mathew (Women's Fellowship)

Internal Auditors 1. Mr. Johnson Kuruvilla2. Mr. Samkutty John

Decisions It was decided by the General Body that the annual subscription is to be increased to Rs. 1800/- per individual from this financial year onwards that will be with effect from April, 2017. The AGM decided to give 25% of the total receipts should be given for the Charity work. Also renovation of the trust office was approved. The annual budget for the year 2017-18 towards this purpose is increased to Rs. 8,00,000/-. A new auxiliary organization named “Men's Fellowship” will be commencing from 15th August 2017. Benoy Mathews Secretary

FAMILY SUNDAY:As every year, this year too we will be having our family week commencing on 08th September and closing with Confirmation service at All Saints' Church on 17th September with a fellowship lunch. This year for our Family Sunday we will be having the Most Rev. Thomas K. Oommen, Moderator of Church of South India as our Chief Guest. All the family members are requested to sit together and also to receive the Holy Communion together. Please invite the married daughters along with their families to join our fellowship. If any guests are invited please inform the Secretary on or before 03rd September so that arrangements could be made.

CONFIRMATION This year along with family Sunday we will be confirming our 21 candidates. Please pray for these children and their parents. Confirmation candidates please note that the dress code for the service will be as follows:BOYS: White Shirt and Black PantGIRLS: White Salwar and Kameez with duppata. Head to be covered with white Veil.A retreat for the confirmation candidates and their parents is arranged at the Trust Office on 09th September from 09:00 am to 03:00 pm on the topic “WORSHIP AND LITURGY”. The main speaker for the retreat will be Rev. Samji K. Sam, Vicar, St. Mary the Virgin Malayalam Parish, Parel. Also it is an open invitation for the Church members to attend the retreat. Those who are interested can inform the Secretary/ the Vicar on or before 03rd September (Sunday).

REPORT OF WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP SEMINARA seminar was held on 12.08.2017 at Trust Office from 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Around 30 members attended the seminar. The meeting

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started with opening prayer, followed by singing and praising and intercessory prayer. The speaker for the day was Capt. Rev P.S.George. He spoke about “Second Coming Christ” and “Art of Preaching”.The content of the speech is as follows:-The biggest ambition for a Christian Believer is to enjoy the presence of the Lord/to be with Him forever and ever (Luke 9:28).The second coming of Christ is a truth. The signs of second coming we can read in Mathew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. Even in the old testament we can read about the last days in Daniel 2:31-47, dream of King Nebuchadnezzar. In his dream we can understand the history of the ages.When we learn about the Second Coming it is essential to understand the history of Israel & their present stage Math 24:32, Mark 13:28-31, Luke 21:29-33. The Christian hope (day of the Lord) 2 Pet 3:10-13 1 Pet 1:20, Math 24:36, 43, Rev 3:15, 16. For this we have prepare ourselves now in this time so that we can escapefrom the rapture.We have the assurance of the day of the Lord in the holy scriptures by Jesus John 14:1-3, By the Angels Acts 1:9-11, By the Apostles 1 Thess 5:2, Rev 1:10, 2 Peter 3, Old Testament Prophets Isaiah 6:9, Isaiah 7:2,14 Joel 1:15 Zechariah 14:1, Historical facts Zecharia 14:4, Rev 13:16-18. The restoration of the earth we can read in 2 Peter 3:5-7.This is divided as Pre Adamic world Genesis 1:1-2, Isaiah 14:12-14, Adamic World Gen 1:3-2:25, Exod 20:11, Post Adamic world Heb 1:10-12, 2 Peter 3:10.Before the Second Coming of Jesus, the great tribulations will happen as recorded in is recorded Mathew 24:28-29, Mark 19, Daniel 12, Rev 6:1-18 Rev 12:9. Then the appearance of the anti Christ Rev 13:1-10,18, I John 2:18, Daniel 7:11. Then the two witnesses come Rev 11:2 and 9-12 13:5, Daniel 7:25, 9:17, 12:7-12. The Millennium will follow Rev 20: 2-7, 2 Peter 3:8. Then the Second Resurrection or the white throne judgment Rev 20:11-15. The last the marriage of the lambie the age of eternity Rev 19:7,22:20,

The second part of the sermon was The Art of Preaching. Preaching is based upon 3Ps. They are prayer, preparation and presentation. Each point well explained. People should be moved by your sermon, allow the Holy Spirit to do it for you. Let His name be glorified. To make the best of your sermon; always think that This May Be My Last Sermon.The seminar was very enlightening and nurtured our spiritual growth and May the Lord use him in His vineyard for His glory.We praise God for such opportunities that we receive from His bounty and also thank our Achan, Rev Christy David for all his guidance and support. I am thankful to all the members of the Women's Fellowship who attended the meeting and also who actively participated in various programmes.“The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one”. Ps 27:1Shiny Jose Secretary

One Day Youth Retreat Report“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”- Psalm 37:5The 29th One Day Youth Conference was held on 15th August 2017. The following office bearers were nominated for the current business year:

President : Rev. Christy DavidMC Rep : Mr. Joel JoseVice President : Mr. Kurien GeorgeSecretary : Mr. Sabin Sam JohnTreasurer : Mr. Sujo GrahamJoint Secretaries : Mr. Dany Bright and

Ms. Michelle JohnsonCommittee Members : Ms. Sophie Mathews

Mr. Simon SamMr. Abhilash Rajiv

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Ms. Sabina Sam Mr. Sunny OommenMs. Meghna Vijayan

Librarians : Mr. Simon SamMr. Samuel Varghese

Youth Sing Team : Ms. Marlene Mathew, Ms. Merin John, Ms. Sabina John

Sports : Mr. Melvin JohnElectronic Media : Mr. Sabin John &

Ms. Sabina John

The 29th One Day Youth Conference was held on 15th August 2017in the trust office. We began with the flag hoisting singing the National Anthem to kindle the spirit of patriotism towards the country and society. The key note speaker for the day was Br. Binu & Linu Philip, UESI ministry, on the theme: “Independence = In Dependence?”The theme was divided into various sessions. The 1st Session was on – “God's Word in God's World” the 2nd Session on – “Apple to Cross” (Christians from Monday to Friday). The theme co-related to the temptations we face every day and God's word to overcome the devil. We also discussed real life case studies. We did a Bible Study from John 15 meditating on the word and understand the meaning of our relationship with God our Father in depth. We thank all our Youth Members who participated in this conference and made it a success. The youth committee would like to thank Rev Christy David Daniel, Mr. Abraham Mathew, for gracefully accepting our invitations and offering their support to us with their presence and for the help.Joel JoseSecretary

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will m a k e y o u r p a t h s s t r a i g h t . "Proverbs 3:5-6

Dear all brothers and sisters, you are all blessed in the name of Lord Jesus Christ. It is with great pleasure to introduce our first Men's fellowship prayer meeting, which held on 15th August in our Trust office.

It happened after a series of discussions in different Church form and managing committee.

Our Achen announced the newly formed Men's fellowship in the last General Body meeting held on 6th of August 16, 2017 and decided to conduct the first meeting in the Trust office on 15th August.

The first Men's fellowship meeting which held on 15th August2017 was attended by 12 men folks and our Achen. After singing songs to praise the Lord and bible reading, our Achen delivered the speech. Thereafter the Men's fellowship discussed about the future course of action and elected Abraham Mathew as Secretary and Mr. Bright Singh as the Treasurer of the Men' Fellowship. There will be area wise coordinators to follow up and motivate. the members as follows:1. Mr. P. K. Kurien2. Mr. K. M. Cherian3. Mr. Samkutty John4. Mr. Benoy Mathews 5. Mr. Abraham Mathew Meeting decided to conduct this Men's fellowship meeting in the Trust office every month in the initial stage. Date of the meeting shall be decided and informed to all Men. Later this meeting may

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be held at member's residence every month like, our other prayer meetings. With the grace of our Almighty God Jesus Christ, the meeting was conducted with a lot of enthusiasm. We sincerely believe that this initiative will help to have better coordination among the members and will enjoy a good understanding and relation between the members. This also may help all the members to know each other better. We thank you all for all your prayers and blessings. Hope that we gather more and more in numbers in future meetings.Request all of you to pray for our Men's fellowship.May our almighty Lord be with you all.Abraham Mathew Secretary M. F.HARVEST FESTIVALThis year, God willing, we will be coming together to celebrate our Harvest Festival on 30th September. Please ensure your presence along with your family in this Thanksgiving Day. It is a time to share about the Lord's Blessings in the past one year. As a sign of gratitude please offer your One-day's Income as a thanksgiving offertory during the service. Please remember to bring at least three items preferably homemade, for auction and participate in the same. Each family should sponsor the expense for the food gladly. The Youth Fellowship and the Women's Fellowship will be arranging the recreation and other necessary requirements in the Harvest Festival. Let us all pray for the Harvest festival.

UNION PROGRAMMEThe Union Women's Fellowship Retreat and Kalamela will be held on October 2nd, 2017 (Monday) at Jubilee Malayalam Church, Sanpada. The Guest speaker for the retreat would be Dr. Mrs. Susan Thomas (President of CSI Women's Fellowship and

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executive member of World Communion of the Reformed Churches). The items for the kalamela will be Group Song (Song – Lyric 312 , Sthuthi sthuthi ninakke (first tune)), Bible Quiz (Book Of Daniel & Revelation), Bible Reading and Elocution (Topics :i] “Women in missionary work and its challenges”.(Prekshitha pravarthanathil sthreekal, athinte velluvilikal.) and ii] “ Life and space of Christian women in family”. ( kudumbhathil christheeya vanithayude jeevithavum sthanavum.). For further clarification please contact the Secretary W.F or the Officials of W.F.

ODISHA MISSION VISITWe have arranged a visit to the Odisha Mission Field in the month of Oct 2017 under the leadership of the Women's Fellowship. The team will start from Pune on 24th Oct and return back on 29th. Our plan is mission field visits, teaching the underprivileged, medical camp etc. Many of the members have given names and if anybody is interested can give names. Please uphold this in your prayers.

A SHORT PRAYER“God, sometimes life gets me down and I find it hard to see things to be thankful for. Open my eyes to see the gifts you've given me in my life. I'm going to start by thanking you for loving me enough to come to earth and die so we can live together forever.” Amen.