“And you will say in that day: “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name; make known his deeds
among the nations, proclaim that his name is exalted” Isaiah 12:4
Beloved in Christ,
Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Please be informed that, this week’s Parish Mission meeting will be conducted as WATCH NIGHT prayer (30th July, 2010) in Abu Dhabi from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm and in Mussafah from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Last week the word of God was delivered by Mr. Ajith Issac from the Book of Isaiah chapter 6:1-8
Isaiah 6:1-8. The scenario was sometimes after the death of King Uzziah (Ref. 2 Chronicles 26), one of the most successful Judah king. Isaiah ministered during the reign of Uzziah.
In the year King Uzziah expired, Isaiah had a vision that elucidates certain areas as follows. The first and the foremost is GOD’S GREATNESS.
God was on a high and exalted throne worshipped by seraphs and cherubim which means He is exalted and magnified above all that exist in the universe. It indicates that the holy One of Israel dwells on praises. These holy angels could not look at the Holy of holies hence they covered their faces. The majesty and greatness of the Lord is revealed thus.
SECOND, WE SEE GOD’S GOODNESS AND MAN’S UNWORTHINESS.
The first response of an unholy person in the presence of holy God will be a contrast awareness of personal sin. Though we hide our wickedness in the dark, everything in His presence will become naked and open. When we compare ourselves to the standard of holiness the walls of delusion shall come crumbling down.
Here Isaiah was convicted because he was conscious of his uncleanness.
THIRD THING WE SEE IS GOD’S PROVISION. Once Isaiah realizes his sin, Isaiah’s guilt is taken away but it is not shrugged off. His “is atoned from all unrighteousness and sin.
The reason we are called children of God is not because we are good . . . but because we are forgiven. We are forgiven because Christ died for our sin.
WE SEE GOD SUMMONS.
Isaiah, who has been transformed by grace and made alive by the mercy of God, volunteers for service.
Isaiah is now willing to serve not out of obligation but out of gratitude and out of a desire to exalt God’s glory. Isaiah wants the world to know the greatness of God. Isaiah is concerned with one thing . . . to honor the one who is most worthy of honor.
CONCLUSIONS
Finally, we need to start measuring ourselves by the correct standard. Yes, it often hurts. And facing the truth is painful. We must accept responsibility for our own behavior. But the amazing thing about the gospel is that it tells us that because of what Christ has done on our behalf. Our Holy God will cover us with the righteousness and the goodness of Christ.
Indeed, God is great and He is good. Let us devote the rest of our lives for Him
We (Parish Mission ) expect your presence for the meeting regularly and request you to inform and encourage our members in your prayer group to attend the Parish Mission for spiritual nourishment and glorify His name.
Please remember Parish Mission in your daily prayers.
P.S:- Please announce in your respective Prayer group that the Parish Mission has started transportation for those who wish to attend the Parish Mission meeting. You may contact Mr. Thomas Cherian on mobile no. 050-4161146 for Abu Dhabi and Mr. Chacko George on mobile no. 050-4108021 for Mussafah.
Thanking you
For Parish Mission
Sam George
“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God”
1 Peter 4:10
Beloved in Christ,
Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
This is to inform you that this week (11/06/2010) Parish Mission meeting will be conducted as THANKSGIVING for the good results of X and XII Std @ 7:00 pm in Abu Dhabi and @ 6:00 pm in Mussafah.
Last week the word of God was delivered by Br. Babu Pullad on the Valley of Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-10
Verse 3 : Son of Man, can these bones live?
The spiritual condition of the people is portrayed with an usual and vivid picture of dry bones. Ezekiel was commanded to preach to the bones and he did what exactly God said.
The first condition for being brought back to life is to realize that we are in a dry zone and need God’s spritiual life.
Dead people need life and life is in the word! Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God. When we the church are revived that is what we will be- a mightly army of servants fulfilling God’s mission. When God’s people meet God’s conditions, true spritual renewal occurs. “Dry Bones can Live Again”
We (Parish Mission) expect your presence and request you to inform and encourage our members in your prayer group to attend the Parish Mission for spiritual nourishment and glorify His name.
Please remember Parish Mission in your daily prayers.
Thanking you
For Parish Mission
Sam George
Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ,
The need of prayer is the need of the hour. As many of us are going through difficult phase of time the call to come closer to God is very important.
The sickness and the uncertainty of life is always there around us, the spreading of different gospel is a contemporary threat, the need of revival in every area of church is necessary.
So let us come closer and pray together, let us lift up our eyes to the hills, let us join our hands and agree in unity ( bible says “ If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my father in heaven.”)
By seeing it, we intend to gather
Where: upper chapel of St. Andrews church
On :12th of June (Saturday)
To celebrate as : A prayer day.
Time : 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM (2 Hr)
Any member who wish to pray can attend in this prayer meeting
Kindly give your prayer request in writing on Friday Morning or send an email to me or Biju Kurien.
We earnestly expect your presence.
Thank you
APRIL 1 - MAUNDY THURSDAY ( 20.00) MAR THOMA CHURCH MUSSAFAH
APRIL 2 - GOOD FRIDAY ( 09.00) MAR THOMA CHURCH MUSSAFAH
APRIL 3 - EASTER I - SAT ( 22.00) MAR THOMA CHURCH MUSSAFAH
APRIL 4 - EASTER II - SUN ( 20.00) MAR THOMA CHURCH MUSSAFAH
APRIL 5 - MONDAY (3.30 - 6.30PM) Students Retreat for 10th & 12 th , UPPER CHAPPEL
APRIL 6 - TUESDAY (20.00) YUVAJANA SAKHYAM PRAYER CELL MEETING
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES & SCHEDULED WORSHIP SERVICES
Dear friends
1. Parish Retreat :- Our Parish Retreat will be on 12/06/09 Friday, 1 P.M at Mussafah Church. Kindly ensure maximum participation from your Prayer Group.
2. Special Meeting :- A special meeting will be arranged for those who are not active in Prayer Groups on 11/06/09. 8 P.M at Mussafah Church. If you know anybody, not attending any of our Prayer Groups, please inform them about our new arrangements. If they want any assistance for conveyance to Mussafah, please inform their contact number to me for further follow ups.
Dear Members,
We sadly announcing the demise of our former Choir Master Mr. Raju Chempil who left us for heavenly abode on 22/04/2009.
Abu Dhabi Marthoma Church Choir extend our deep heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family. May god Grand them the peace that passeth all understanding.
Secretary
Reception Meeting for our new Diocesan Episcopa,
RT. REV.DR. ISSAC MAR PHILOXENOS
will be held on 11th April 2009 in between our Easter Service.