T H E M A R T H O M A P A R I S H , D U B A IT H E M A R T H O M A P A R I S H , D U B A I

Volume 278/JULY 2014

PARISH BULLETINPARISH BULLETIN

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Mathew 6:33

CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE

Date Theme 1st Lesson

2nd Lesson Epistle Area

03-July-1404-July-1405-July-14

Stewardship Sunday - Responsible Resource

Management (Tithe Offering)

Exodus18:13-27

1 Timothy6:17-21

2 Corinthians8:1-15

Karama BAl Quoz

Karama C

10-July-1411-July-1412-July-14

Priests: Called for the Divine Ministry (Clergy Day)

Dueteronomy6:1-17

1 Timothy6:6-16

Ephesians4:7-16

Bur Dubai A Bur Dubai B

Holy Trinity Ch. Area

17-Jul-1418-Jul-1419-Jul-14

People of God: Ambassadors of Christ

Joshua1:1-9

Philippians1:12-21

2 Corinthians5:16-21

Al Warqa / RashidiyaRas Al Khor/Int’l City

Clock Tower

24-Jul-1425-Jul-1426-Jul-14

Theological Education Equiping people of God

Deuteronomy6: 1-17

1 Timothy6: 3-16

1 Timothy3: 1-13

Al Maktoum BNaif Road

Al Maktoum A

31-Jul-1401-Aug-1402-Aug-14

Gospel:Good news to all (Mission Sunday)

Isaiah55:1-5

Acts10:34-43

Ephesians3:1-13

Frij MurarKuwait Hospital AreaHor Al Anz / Garden City

07-Aug-1408-Aug-1409-Aug-14

Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage

Genesis2:18-25

Hebrews13:1-6

Ephesians5:21-32

Al Shaab - AAl Shaab - B

Abu Hail / Mamzar

WORSHIP SCHEDULETHURSDAY’S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 pm

FRIDAY’S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 am

FRIDAY’S Holy Communion Service (English) 12.30 pm (1st, 2nd & 4th Friday’s)

FRIDAY’S Matins Worship Service (English) 12.30 pm (3rd & 5th Friday’s)

SATURDAY’S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 am

(Holy Trinity Church, Oud Mehta Road)

WELCOMEA hearty welcome to Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa who is visiting our Parish for the first time. Thirumeni will be with us for our Parish Foundation Day commemoration which is scheduled to be celebrated on Friday, 25th July 2014. A very warm welcome to Thirumeni into our midst.

There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from which the fruits of new obedience do not grow. Martin Luther

SEVIKA SANGHAMSevika Sangham meets every Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening at four different areas as mentioned below.

Unit 1 Sunday: Jebel Ali Ind. Area / Jebel Ali FZ / Al Quoz /Gardens / Barsha / Al Warqa-Rashidiya/ Ras Al Khor-International City.

Unit 2 Monday: Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / B / C / Bur Dubai A / B / Holy Trinity Area.

Unit 3 Saturday: Al Maktoum A / Al Maktoum /B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area / Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City.

Unit 4 Monday: Al Shaab A / Al Shaab B / Abu Hail-Mamzar / Al Nahda Dubai / Al Ghusais A / Al Ghusais B / Muhaisnah A / Muhaisnah B / Al Towar / Al Nahda Sharjah / Al Khan / King Faisal, Sharjah / Rola-Ajman.

A combined meeting is held at Holy Trinity Church, Hall No. F-2 every 4th Monday of the month. For further details contact Secretary Mrs. Molly Daniel 050 274 4730.

FASTING PRAYERSevika Sangham conducts fasting prayer every Wednesday from 9.30am – 12.00pm at different areas. Please contact Convener Mrs. Elsy Chacko 04 335 0766 / 050 880 2731.

PARISH MISSIONParish Mission meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Carmel Hall. For further details please contact Mr. Abraham George (Babu) on 050 505 5295. Please attend the following programmes prayerfully and be blessed. Friday, 4th July - Evng. Mathews George will deliver the word of GodThursday, 10th July - Night prayerFriday, 11th July - Regular meetingFriday, 18th July - Friday Regular meetingFriday, 25th July - Regular meetingFriday, 25th July (6.30pm) - Cottage prayer Mr. Sam Michael’s residence

ORGANISATION NEWS

CHOIRParish Choir - Malayalam meets for practice every Friday after the Malayalam Service at Church. Saturday Malayalam Service there is Choir Practice at the Trinity Church Compound (Hall C3). For further details please contact: Mr. Koshy C. Thariyan on 050 237 4688.

Parish Choir - English meets to practice every Friday after English Service at 2.30 pm. For further details please contact: Mr. Oommen John on 050 654 3931.

The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. - Psalm 121:8

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIPRegular Meeting will be held at Tulip Inn Hotel on July 23rd at 8.00 pm. For further details please contact Mr. K. G. Mathai 050 584 1639. Requesting all Senior Citizens Fellowship members to attend the meeting.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL, DUBAI – AT JEBEL ALI CHURCHSunday School is closed for summer vacations and will reopen on Friday, 5th September 2014.

Bible quiz competition Written Bible quiz competition would be held for std 7 to std 12 after the summer holidays. The portion for the quiz is book of Daniel and Acts of the Apostles. The book of Philippians would not be part of the quiz portion as announced earlier in the Arts festival rules as this is not in line with our centre competitions. 75% of the questions would be from the two books given and 25% would be from church history.

Memory verse competition Parents are again reminded to encourage the children to prepare for the Memory verse competition that would be held post holidays. The Golden verses for this year is also uploaded in our church website under Sunday School & Arts festival section. Please download the same for the students. All students who are able to do the stipulated golden verse for their class would be awarded “Bible Champ Award”.

For further details contact Mr. N A Abraham (Headmaster) 050 4582039 or Mr. Sunil Varghese (Secretary) 050 6787151

TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL – AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCHSunday School is closed for summer vacations and will reopen on Saturday, 6th September 2014.

Summer vacation

TSS encourages all its students to visit old age homes, orphanages or charity institutions during their holidays. It is an opportunity for our students to see and understand the existence of less privileged sections of society, appreciate all the blessings God has showered on us and think of different ways in which we can help enrich the lives of those who are in need. On their return from vacations, the children are also encouraged to share their experiences with others .

For further details contact Mr. Ashwin Abraham (Headmaster) 055 109 7421 or Mrs. Asha Jacob (Secretary) 050 450 8446.

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - St. Augustine

ORGANISATION NEWS

VBS 2014

VBS student online registration can be done from 15th July at our church website under Sunday School at http://dubaimarthomaparish.org/vbs-registration.php

VBS would be held from 22nd August to 29th August 2014.

Please contact the camp conveners for further information.

Tony P Varghese, VBS Convenor, 055-5641386, dolton2@gmail.com

Suresh Mathew, Asst. VBS Convenor, 050-4969578, suresh6257@gmail.com

Jills Varghese George, Asst. VBS Convenor, 050-9002297, vgjills@gmail.com

From the Medical Desk… by Dr. Abey Abraham

TRAVELLERS DIARRHEA (TD)As many of us are set for travel in the coming weeks, I thought it will be useful to raise awareness about this condition which can occur very easily and can potentially spoil ones holidays.TD is defined as three or more unformed stools in 24 hours passed by a traveler, commonly accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, and bloating. Usually it is a minor problem and is caused by bacteria called E Coli. Sometimes high fever, more frequent diarrhea leading to tiredness and even blood in stools occur and these herald a more serious infection needing medical help. Other pathogens implicated are Shigella, Salmonella, Entamoeba, Giardia, Rotavirus and rarely Cholera. Children are usually affected by viruses (Rota virus) and antibiotic treatment is unhelpful. Death although reported, is very rare.

The primary source of infection is ingestion of fecally -contaminated food or water. TD usually resolves in 3 -5 days but sometimes may require hospitalization. Prevention of TD can be achieved by following some simple steps : Always be careful of what you eat and drink. The food should always be fresh and hot. Uncooked salads and roadside food stalls should be avoided. Fruits should be opened or peeled by you! Water should always be either boiled or bottled (see that it is opened in your presence!) Wash your hands always before touching food .

Antibiotics are not advised generally as preventive medicines because they can cause resistance. Vaccinations for specific agents (mentioned above) are being studied and as yet unavailable. Antidiarrheal medications like Loperamide may be used with caution to avoid stopping bowel movement completely resulting in constipation & delaying the expulsion of the causative bacteria from the intestine! Oral Rehydration (ORS) Sachets are important, easily available and help in rehydration & replacing depleted water and electrolytes like sodium, potassium & chloride in the body and maybe all that is required. Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin (500mg twice daily for 5 days) or Norfloxacin are ideal when required.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!! HAPPY TRAVELLING!!

We have introduced this as a regular coloumn for the benefit of our readers. This is a series of articles which will hopefully increase health awareness among our members and hopefully lead to a change in perspective and focus on better health practices. All suggestions are welcome.

To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote: To travel is to live. - Hans Christian Anderson

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FAREWELL

On behalf of The Mar Thoma Parish, Dubai we thank the families for their fellowship over the last years and wish them God’s blessing in their new place.

Mrs. & Mr. Mathew P A (Ref No. M 137), Al Ghusais B prayer group member is leaving for India after 38 years of service here.

We welcome all new members to our Parish. Please keep in touch with the Vicars and

respective prayer group leaders of the Church.

Name Ref. No. Mobile Contact Prayer Group Home Parish

Name Ref. No. Mobile Contact Prayer Group Home Parish

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

BLESSY P. VARGHESE B-125055 873 1137Karama BJerusalem MTC, Niranam

OOMMEN BINU O-074055 944 0914Al TawarHebron MTC, Thevalakara

True happiness is not found in any other reward than that of being united with God. - Anonymous

NITIN VARGHESE N-038050 859 8961Al Quoz Jerusalem MTC, Kuttapuzha, Thiruvalla

Contact Numbers: Mr. Titus Pulooran (Vice President), 050 6523243 email: titus3g@gmail.com,

Mr. Mathews Abraham (Trustee), 050 1630 044, e-mail: joykumbanad@yahoo.com, Mr. Mathews P. S. (Accountant) 050 459 9082, email: blitzsunny@gmail.com

SANTHOSH SAMUELKUTTY S-334055 465 5233DIP Hebron MTC, Thevalakara

JENIT ABRAHAM JOSE J-597055-6197048Jebel Ali Freezone Salem MTC, Kaviyoor

DINOJ J DANIEL D-085055-9036673Jebel Ali Freezone St.Thomas MTC, Vettithitta, Piravanthoor

RINU VARGHESE CHACKO R-102056-3060867 Al Nahda Dubai Nazareth MTC, Ranny

The handover of documents from the previous office bearers to the new office bearers took place on Friday, 27th June 2014 at the end of the Annual General Body Meeting. Seen here from left to right: Outgoing Secretary Mr. Jose Lukose Nellivila handing over the book to the new Secretary Mr. Biju Mathew, Outgoing Vice President Mr. John P. hugging and welcoming the new Vice President Mr. Titus Pulooran and the outgoing Accountant Mr. C.G. Daniel handing over to the new Accountant Mr. Mathews P.S. We thank all the outgoing Kaisthan Samithi members for their dedication and valuable commitment to the Church activities and we also pray and wish the new committee members and office bearers for God’s blessing to shoulder their responsibilities in the right Christian spirit.

Dear Lord, for these things I pray: To know Thee more clearly. To love Thee more dearly. To follow Thee more nearly. Everyday.

YUVAJANA SAKHYAM

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Praise & Worship: Youth Fellowship had a Praise and Worship session on June 7th, 2014 at the VOICE Hall on the theme - MISSIONS - Bridge of Love. Roby Achen led the session.

Youth Fellowship Couples Fellowship: Couples Fellowship was held on June 11th, 2014. Roby Achen had shared on the topic “Communication”.

Yuvajana Sakhyam celebrated the Wedding Anniversary of our Asst. Vicar Rev. Benny V. Abraham and Susan Kochamma recently and had a cake cutting. Thanking God for Achen and Kochamma’s life and praying for many more meaningful years together as they serve the Lord.

Sakhyam also celebrated the birthday’s of their members which fall in the month of June with a cake cutting and fellowship. May God continue to bless you all and keep you in the shadow of His wings.

Sakhaym recently had a Praise & Worship session which was well attended. The session was led by Mr. Aji Mathew from the Parish Mission. This was also a time of dedication for all the Sakhyam members.

EVENTS OF JUNE 2014