Parish_voice_June_2012 (2) - Ahmadi Marthoma Parish,Kuwait

WORSHIP SCHEDULE & LECTIONARY FOR JULY 2012
04/07/2012
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM TO
08.30 PM
HOLY COMMUNION
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
Tithe Offering Sunday-The Gift of
giving (5th Sunday after
Pentecost)
Mal.3:7-12 2
Acts. 5:1-11
1 Cor. 9:6-15
St.Luke.6:27-38
YUVAJANA
SAKHYAM
06/07/2012
FRIDAY
09.00 AM TO
10.30 AM
FASTING PRAYER
PRAYER HALL, MANGAF
EDAVAKA
MISSION
11/07/2012
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM TO
08.30 PM
HOLY COMMUNION
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
Ordained Ministry - Imitation of
Christ
ST.THOMAS Apostle's day
(6th Sunday after Pentecost)
Exo.40:1-16
Heb.10:8-25
2 Cor. 4:1-6
St. John. 10:1-13
ABU HAIFA (N)
NAZARETH
18/07/2012
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM TO
08.30 PM
WORSHIP SERVICE
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
The Priesthood of the Baptized
(7th Sunday after Pentecost)
Gen. 18:16-33
1 John. 3:1-12 1
1 Pet. 2:1-10
St. John 13:1-11
SEVIKA
SANGHAM
20/07/2012
FRIDAY
07.00 AM TO
09.30 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
Anointing the Holy Muroon: Gift
of the Holy Spirit (8th Sunday
after Pentecost)
Exo. 30:22-33
Acts. 1:1-8
1 Cor. 12:4 -13
St. Mat. 3:8-12
EDAVAKA
CHOIR
25/07/2012
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM TO
08.30 PM
FELLOWSHIP MEETING
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
St.James the Apostle’s Day
Micah.2:1-16
Acts. 8:1-11
St. Mat. 10:16-33
EDAVAKA
MISSION
27/07/2012
FRIDAY
08.00 AM TO
10.30 AM
HOLY COMMUNION
PRAYER HALL, MANGAF
Christian Witness of the Diaspora
(9th Sunday after Pentecost)
Deut. 28:1-14
Acts. 8:1-8
2Thes.1:3 -12
St.John 12:20-28
CAMP
MEMBERS
01/08/2012
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM TO
08.30 PM
HOLY COMMUNION
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
Beginning of the Fifteen Days
Lent
Dan. 1:1-2 11
John.3:1-12
Rom. 12:19-21
St. Mat. 5:38-41
YUVAJANA
SAKHYAM
03/08/2012
FRIDAY
09.00 AM TO
10.30 AM
FASTING PRAYER
PRAYER HALL, MANGAF
EDAVAKA
MISSION
08/08/2012
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM TO
08.30 PM
HOLY COMMUNION
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
Mission Sunday- Church called to
Proclaim the Good News
(10th Sunday after Pentecost)
Jer.7:1-7
Acts.20:18-27
2Thes.2:13-17
St.Mat.28:16-20
MANGAF 'B'
BETHLEHEM
15/08/2012
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM TO
08.30 PM
WORSHIP SERVICE
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
Feast of Transfiguration:
The Glorification of our Lord
Exo. 24:12-18
Heb. 12:18-29
St. Mat.17:1-8
EDAVAKA
CHOIR
17/08/2012
FRIDAY
07.00 AM TO
09.30 AM
Prepared by Vicar and Lay leaders
HOLY COMMUNION
ST.PAUL'S CHURCH, AHMADI
Independence Day -
End of the Fifteen Days Lent
Gen. 11:1-9 2
Timo. 2:14-26
Gal. 5:1-5
St. Mat. 5:38-48
OUT SIDE
NAREA
GETHSEMANE

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PRAYER MEETINGS - JULY 2012
JERUSALEM (MANGAF - A) 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Secretary : Mr. John Varghese ( 23722587/66892730 )
Date Name Tel. No
13/07/2012 Mr. Jacob T. Varghese 23740495/99606156
27/07/2012 Mr. Pradeep V. Thomas 23715499
BETHLEHEM (MANGAF - B) 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Secretary : Mr. Jacob K. Mathew (66818471)
Date Name Tel. No
06/07/2012 Mr. Biji George 97751630
13/07/2012 Mr. Johnson Joseph 97265529
NAZARETH (ABU-HALIFA - North) 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Secretary : Mr. Abraham Thomas (97508296)
Date Name Tel. No
06/07/2012 Joseph Thomas (Samkutty) 23734816/ 66089739
27/07/2012 Mammen Abraham (Raju) 23714131/67679361
SINAI (ABU-HALIFA - South) 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Secretary : Mr. Josekutty Daniel (97988703)
Date Name Tel. No
13/07/2012 Mr. Reji Thomas 66954082
BETHANIA (FAHAHEEL - SOUK SABHA) 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Secretary : Mr. Varghese George (99547881 )
Date Name Tel. No
GETHSEMANE (OUTSIDE AREA) 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Secretary : Mr. Prasad George (66564701)
Date Name Tel. No
20-07-12 Mr. Alexander Thomas 99263083
Edavaka Mission Office Bearers 2012-2013
Vice President - Mathew T.V Tel. 23723148, 99655714
Secretary - Saji Varughese Tel. 23734835 , 66798273
Trustee (Finance) - Abraham Thomas Tel. 23712594, 65722718
Yuvajana Sakhyam Office-Bearers 2012-2013
Vice-president - Arun Rajan Tel. 55143521 (avbhavan@gmail.com)
Secretary - Jeothish K.Cherian Tel. 23714616,97295323 (jeo2009q8@gmail.com)
Jo. Secretary - Bibin Thomas Tel. 97880928 (bibinth2000@gmail.com)
Trustee/Finance - Manoj Abraham Tel. 23717859,66824604 (manojabraham1234@gmail.com)
Trustee/Accounts - Rinosh K.Mammen Tel. 66604194 (rinoshkm1@gmail.com)
Mission & Evangelism - Biji George Tel. 97751630 (bijigeorgekwt@yahoo.com)

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
VBS-2012
VBS-2012 came to an end and the Closing Progrmme was conducted at Ahmadi DPS School
Auditorium on 15 th June 2012 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Congratulations to all who successfully
managed the VBS. Thanks to VBS Director Mr. Ninan Varghese and all who supported
the event.
Leaders Conference & Retreat
Date : 13 th July 2012
Time : 10:00 AM
Venue : Mangaf Prayer Hall
Theme : Leadership& Personality Development
Leader : Rev. Fr. M.C. Mathew, Vicar, St. Peter’s Knanaya Church, Kuwait.
Convener : Mr. Pradeep V. Thomas (Mob. 66725372)
This conference is meant for our leaders (KS members, Organization Committee members
etc.,) who are elected /nominated to give efficient Christian leadership in our Church.
Please register your names with the Convener.
EDAVAKA CONVENTION-2012- Come Share the Joy of the Lord.
"In Thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for
evermore." Psa. 16:11
Our 21 st Annual Edavaka convention is scheduled from 5 th Aug 2012 to 10 th Aug 2012.
Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius and Rev. C.V. Simon (Vicar, St. Johns Mar Thoma
Church, Kuwait) will deliver the word of God. All Edavaka members are requested to pray
and schedule their office timing and attend the convention regularly. Detailed schedule
will be published later. “ Convention Choir practice will start from 16 th July 2012 and Edavaka
Members willing to participate in the choir may please give their names to our Vicar
( Mob. 66222951) on or before 15 th July 2012”.
HOUSE VISIT
Vicar, Area Prayer group Secretaries and Representatives along with the Office bearers are
continuing their visits to the houses of our Edavaka members. Appreciate your usual
cooperation.
REGULAR PROGRAMMES
Edavaka Mission SUN 7:15 PM Prayer Hall
Yuvajana Sakhyam
THU 7:30PM Prayer Hall
Praise and Worship
2 nd THU 7:30PM Prayer Hall
Parish Choir SAT 6:00 PM Prayer Hall
Sunday School Choir THU 5.30 PM Prayer Hall
Sevika Sanghom TUE 4.30 PM Parsonage
Sunday
School
Nursery to Junior
Intermediate to Senior
July/August No Sunday School.
Re-opens on 7th September 2012
Mina Abdullah Prayer SAT 8:00 PM KCC Prayer Hall
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Edavaka Annual General Body Meeting
The Annual General Body Meeting of the edavaka for the year 2011-12 was held on 29 th
June 2012 immediately after the Holy Communion Service.
It is time to say Goodbye
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean We'll miss you
Until we meet again!
It is informed that two of our active family members Mr.& Mrs. Mammen Kuruvilla
(Reg. No. 172) and Mr.& Mrs. Benoy M. John (Reg.No.318) will be leaving Kuwait for
good during this month. We all remember with gratitude their valuable contributions they
made to our Edavaka. As a matter of respect and goodwill, Edavaka is arranging a befitting
farewell to both the families on 11 th July 2012 immediately after the Church Service.
ICC (Inter Congregation Committee) News
From July 2012 onwards the revised Worship Schedule of our Congregation at St. Paul’s
Church, Ahmadi on Fridays are as follows:
FRIDAYS FROM TO REMARK
First 13:55hrs 15:05 hrs Sunday School
Second 14:00 hrs 15:10 hrs Sunday School
Third & Fifth 06:45 hrs 09:30 hrs Holy Communion
Fourth 14:00 hrs 15:10 hrs Sunday School
NEW MEMBERS
Reg # Name & Tel Mother Parish
728
Mr. Thampi Varghese
(Mangaf-B Prayer Group Tel. 99876698
St. Thomas MTC, Niranam
729
Ms. Susan Abraham
Abu Halifa Nazereth Prayer Group Tel. 66405638
Vandiperiyar MTC, Idukki
730
Mr. Samju Aby Ninan& Family
Bethel MTC, Paingalody,
Fahaheel-Bethania Prayer Group Tel. 55933422 Kumbanad
We whole-heartedly welcome the new members to our parish and respective Prayer Groups and be feel
at home among us.
CONDOLENCES
With deepest sympathies it is informed that Mr. Mathew Jones, 75 years, Father-in law of our Edavaka
Member Mr. Silpi Kurien (Reg.No.315 ) was passed away on 16 th June 2012. Funeral was held on
Tuesday, 19 th June 2012, at Mar Thoman Jacobite Church, Mulamthuruthy. Condolence to the
bereaved family members. Let us remember them in our prayer.
Note:Edavaka is inviting sponsorship from its members for printing & publishing the
Monthly News Letter-The Parish Voice. Those willing to contribute may please contact
our Vicar ( Mob. 66222951)/Edavaka Secretary (Mob.99597026).

BIRTHDAY - JULY 2012 WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - JULY 2012
Date
Reg.
No.
Name Tel. No. Date Reg.
No.
Name
Tel. No.
1-Jul 383 THOMAS VARGHESE K. 23918267 15-Jul 25 JACOB T. VARGHESE 23718760
1-Jul 230 CHACKO VARGHESE P. 66441309 16-Jul 192 SHERVIN SHIBU 23728597
1-Jul 358 ABRAHAM MATHEW 99623568 16-Jul 634 MONCY DANEI 99208704
2-Jul 381 ANNA BINDU JOHN (DR.) 23714319 16-Jul 635 SHAJI GEORGE
2-Jul 565 ABEY GEORGE 23731680 17-Jul 387 ANDREW JOHN THOMAS 23924482
2-Jul 494 REENA JOHN 23730276 19-Jul 319 GEORGE K. MATHEW 23926386
3-Jul 33 ALEYAMMA JACOB 23711978 19-Jul 440 JEEVAN ITTY MANOJ 23719584
3-Jul 680 SUBIN BINU 99744299 19-Jul 673 Shaji Skariah 23719170
4-Jul 485 ABRAHAM M. GEORGE 23719378 20-Jul 464 KUNJU KOSHY VAIDYAN T. 23920064
4-Jul 517 SERINA JINU GEORGE 23720269 20-Jul 502 GALVIN V. GEORGE 23731680
4-Jul 529 JOSHY BABU 97402651 22-Jul 166 EBENA SAM ZACHARIAH 25649536
4-Jul 677 PREETHI SUSAN SAM 65998682 22-Jul 641 PRINCY TIBO 66130544
5-Jul 25 WREN JACOB VARGHESE 23718760 24-Jul 610 LIJO KANNADICKALGEORGE 23732807
5-Jul 612 THOMAS JOHN (MONCY) 67372698 25-Jul 62 JESSEY K ALEXANDER 23927817
5-Jul 148 SHEELA VARGHESE 23727351 25-Jul 422 SHYLA SAJUMON 23911949
6-Jul 258 MERLYN THOMAS ABRAHAM 23720859 25-Jul 96 SITHARA S. OOMMAN 23721349
7-Jul 92 ELIZABETH K. MATHEW 23929209 25-Jul 205 RAHUL MATHEW JOHN 23710375
7-Jul 125 GEEVARGHESE K.G. 23920910 26-Jul 232 MINI TIJU 9722697
7-Jul 409 ANIL K MATHEW 23714329 26-Jul 643 MELVY MATHEWS 23724918
8-Jul 301 SHINY JACOB 66338675 26-Jul 323 ANJU SUSAN THOMAS 23714394
9-Jul 267 REEMA ZARA 23722573 27-Jul 202 MONI MATHEWS 23922740
9-Jul 285 BINU THOMAS JOSEPH 23734816 27-Jul 314 GLADY K. THOMAS 23717398
10-Jul 226 JOLLY MATHEW 66076415 27-Jul 314 JOLLY THOMAS 23717398
10-Jul 310 BRIAN BOBY VERGIS 23723273 27-Jul 563 JOY MATHEW (Joemon) 99187407
10-Jul 496 JOHN VARGHESE 99862091 27-Jul 360 SHIBY NAINAN MATHEW 23728957
11-Jul 112 AVINASH V.VARGHESE 23919163 27-Jul 238 KEVIN JOHN ABRAHAM 23729034
11-Jul 268 ABEL ABRAHAM MATHEW 23727347 27-Jul 536 REBA PHILIPOSE (DR.) 23729086
11-Jul 292 RACHEL MANOJ 23714329 28-Jul 216 JOHN VARGHESE 23722587
11-Jul 349 VARGHESE PHILIP (Nikhil) 23718450 29-Jul 241 JACOB MATHEWS 23725832
12-Jul 681 BIJU THOMAS 97478911 29-Jul 24 DEEPAN M. GEORGE 97230107
12-Jul 218 PRASAD GEORGE 24335297 30-Jul 332 BINU JOHN PHILIP 23722384
13-Jul 511 EVAN JACOB 66194448 30-Jul 279 KURUVILLA P. KOSHY 66856991
13-Jul 725 WIVYAAN SWAROOP 97628484 30-Jul 465 BINU THOMAS 23717636
14-Jul 234 SHINY SAM 23717061 31-Jul 202 SUSY MONI MATHEWS 23912463
14-Jul 231 OOMMEN THOMAS 23710779
Date Reg. No. Name Tel. No.
2-Jul 472 Mrs. & Mr. GEORGE ABRAHAM 23729077
3-Jul 62 Mrs.& Mr. ALEXANDER. K. G 23927817
3-Jul 461 Mrs.& Mr. SAJI VARGHESE 23734835
4-Jul 485 Mrs.& Mr. ABRAHAM M. GEORGE 23719378
6-Jul 580 Mrs. & Mr. THOMAS VARGHESE 99278053
8-Jul 276 Mrs.& Mr. THOMAS C. ABRAHAM 66011518
10-Jul 414 Mrs. & Mr. PRADEEP VARKEY THOMAS 23715499
10-Jul 669 Mrs. & Mr. SAMUELKUTY CHACKO 23714951
12-Jul 177 Mrs. & Mr. MATHEW ZACHARIAH 23983271
12-Jul 496 Mrs.& Mr. JOHN VARGHESE 99862091
13-Jul 707 Mrs. & Mr. JAMES JOHN 66418523
14-Jul 371 Mrs.& Mr. MATHAI THEKKEMANNIL MATHAI 23912938
14-Jul 599 Mrs.& Mr. JANIN THARAKAN P.T 23734678
14-Jul 590 Mrs.& Mr. PHILIP JOHN 67228568
15-Jul 230 Mrs.& Mr. CHACKO VARGHESE P. 66441309
16-Jul 416 Mrs. & Mr. CHARLES THOMAS 23712148
16-Jul 709 Mrs. & Mr. JACOB SAMUEL
17-Jul 231 Mrs. & Mr. OOMMEN THOMAS 23710779
18-Jul 176 Mrs.& Mr. CHACKO P. ITTY 23983471
19-Jul 112 Mrs.& Mr. VARGHESE THOMAS 23919163
19-Jul 205 Mrs. & Mr. JIJU JOHN 23710375
19-Jul 450 Mrs.& Mr. JOJI DANIEL 99147921
21-Jul 232 Mrs.& Mr. TIJU GEORGE 97226971
23-Jul 2 Mrs.& Mr. ABRAHAM JACOB K. 23983484
23-Jul 695 Mrs.& Mr. BABU CHACKO MATHEW
25-Jul 33 Mrs.& Mr. VARUGHESE JACOB M. 23711978
26-Jul 682 Mrs. & Mr. BOBY JOHN 66761511
28-Jul 389 Mrs.& Mr. JACOB SHAJI 65081159
28-Jul 47 Mrs. & Mr. SHEBU JACOB JOHN 23721432
29-Jul 468 Mrs. & Mr. SUDEESH T. BABU 23719742
31-Jul 609 Mrs.& Mr. VARGHESE THOMAS 65070678
Note: The above data is published based on the records available with us. We are in the process of
updating the member data. In the meantime, any updates, additions, deletions and mistakes if any,
may please be notified to the Edavaka Secretary at the earliest. Please bear with us to serve you
better.
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner
of traveling. - Margaret Lee Runbeck