Editorial
From Editor - 01/2019
Greetings to all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
I wish all the Parish Members a Happy, Healthy and a Blessed New Year. I would also like to thank and appreciate all the 2018 office bearers, executive committee members for their dedication and hard work during the year 2018.
From Editor - 04/2018
Greetings in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
On Behalf of the Vicar and The Executive Committee members
I Wish you all a Happy Easter.
In this Lenten season, we were meditating about the life, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. Easter is the day we celebrates Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead. Just like the disciples - meeting behind the locked doors in fear of Jews, we may have life situations that keep us behind the locked doors. But the Risen Jesus entered that closed room … risen and present even when the doors are locked in fear. We can also sing boldly “Because He lives I can face tomorrow, because He lives all my fears is gone, because I know he holds my future, and life is worth the living just because He Lives”.
From Editor - 01/2018
By God’s Grace we are entering into a New Year. Let us praise God for all the manifold blessings we have received from our Heavenly Father. The beginning of a New Year gives us an opportunity to have a fresh start with a deep faith in Christ. This is a time to encounter with God and find ways to become closer to the Lord.
From Editor - 04/2017
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Once again the world is getting ready to remember the resurrection of our savior Jesus Christ. In the midst of all religious persecutions, terrorism and corruption, let us pray together for God to shower his divine peace and hope to humanity.
From Editor - 01/2017
Message from Parish Secretary
It is time to say bye to another year. The passing year is leaving behind streams of tears shed by mothers, siblings, and lovers in many parts of the world who lost their dear ones in violent incidents. In Syria alone nearly 50,000 children were killed. Divisive tendencies, xenophobia and hatred are escalating in alarming rate. Let us be vigilant and don’t allow the factional forces to hijack our political conscience or religious standing. No spiritual person can hate the other for any reason or difference; they can only nurture and protect others.
Looking back into the trails we trod as a community, we have countless blessings to thank the Almighty and have irrevocable losses of a few of our valued members. We uphold the families who are still grieving of their beloved ones in prayers that the heavenly father would console their broken hearts. We need to review every aspect of our personal and community life and act proactively as we are heading to the New Year. William Carey, the great Indian missionary who translated Bible into many Indian languages and was instrumental for the foundation of Serampore University, inspires his fellow Christians when he says, “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God”. Let us be hopeful and proactive. May the good Lord bless us all with His abundant blessings.
Let us all work together for the betterment of NJMTC family and build a good relationship with one another rather than fighting each other or hate each other. Let us build good relationship, communicate properly and respect each other.
I wish you all a prosperous new year 2017
Regards
Alex Mathew
Jesus said “You are the Light of the World”. Every believer and member of the Mar Thoma Church should take up the responsibility to lighten others and hence our motto – Lighted to Lighten.