Have the Same Mindset As Christ Jesus (Phil 2:5)

VOLUME 326 / FEBRUARY 2017 MESSAGE FROM THE YOUTH CHAPLAIN

Have the same mindset as Christ Jesus (Phil 2:5)

Greetings in the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, As we are entering into the lent season from February 26, let us meditate on the verse from Philippians 2:5. “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Here Paul is reiterating to have the same mindset as of Christ. What is the mindset of Christ? Paul says in v6, “Jesus who being in very nature God did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage, rather, he made himself nothing and took the form of a servant made in human likeness.” This is very relevant for us today. Today we witness people wishing and even demanding for positions and power. This kind of power hunger does no good but only spoils relationship, but here Jesus is rejecting His position of being God and taking the form of a servant, which is what we are called out for. Secondly He humbled himself (Philippians 2:8). Humbleness is the very nature of Jesus. The desire to lift up and exalt ourselves beyond our place as God’s creature lies at the heart of pride. We are influenced by socio-technological changes that are taking place around us, which in turn has changed our very nature. Humility and the humbling of oneself is out of fashion in today’s world and seems unappealing to most of us. However, as Jonathan Edwards said, “We must view humility as one of the most essential things that characterizes true Christianity.” Our perspective on humility can be radically changed if we will ponder and meditate on the greatest example of humility in history: Jesus Christ. Thirdly He was obedient till death (continuation of v8). The obedience of Christ marked Him in every step of His pathway in this world, and it was "even unto death, and that the death of the cross." Obedience to God is very important for our Christian growth. How is our obedience in relationship with the word of God? We listen to the Word of God but are we really incorporating what we hear in our daily lives and in our relationship with others? In the gospel of John, obedience to God is underscored time and time again. John 14:15 says, "If you love me, you will obey what I command." I thank the Almighty for His blessings showered on us in Harvest 2017. Congratulations to all the people who have labored hard behind organizing this event. May God bless all the parish members for their contributions and participation. Our children are preparing for their board 10th and 12th exams. Let us pray for all children who are appearing for their exams. Children, study with faith and remember that the Holy Spirit is a great teacher. And therefore listen carefully and always obey. The church is preparing for electing suitable candidates to be ordained as bishops. We are also on the verge of electing new office bearers for the year 2017-2018. Let us pray to God for giving us suitable leaders according to His will. Around us, we see many people going through different crisis situations. When we know of friends who are going through a bad patch, let us be an agent of His hope by witnessing Christ to them. Let our words and our prayers for them be a source of comfort and strengthen them. May God bless you all. Yours in His service Rev. Roby J. Mathew

In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feel like a decision to reward my enemy. But in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another. - Andy Stanley LECTIONARY & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE

1ST 2ND DATE THEME EPISTLE GOSPEL AREA LESSON LESSON

Sabbath: Leading 9-Feb Frij Murar to the Perfection of Isaiah Hebrews Colossians St. Mark 10-Feb Bur Dubai B Creation (Beginning of 65:17-25 4:1-13 1:15-24 2:23-28 11-Feb Al Warqa / Rashidiya Maramon Convention)

Fall as the violation 16-Feb St. Hor Al Anz / GC of the purpose Genesis Romans Romans 17-Feb creation. Mathew Karama C 6:1-13 5:12-21 7:14-25 18-Feb (End of Maramon 7:15-23 Kuwait Hospital Area Convention)

23-Feb Lent: Time of Al Shaab A Isaiah 1 Timothy Romans St. John 24-Feb Transformation. Maktoum Hospital B 44:21-28 1:12-17 11:13-24 2:1-11 25-Feb Beginning of Great Lent Abu Hail /Mamzar

2-Mar Al Nahda - DXB Zechariah 1 John Ephesians St. Mark 3-Mar The Cleansing Jesus Naif Road 13:1-9 1:5-10 2:1-10 1:40-45 4-Mar Al Ghusais A

9-Mar Al Ghusais B Genesis Acts Romans St. Mark 10-Mar The Forgiving Christ Al Shaab B 4:8-16 16:11-18 5:6-11 2:1-12 11-Mar Muhaisnah B

WORSHIP SCHEDULE THURSDAY’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 FRIDAY’S Matins Worship Service (English) 12.30 pm (on 3rd and 5th Fridays) SATURDAY’S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 7.30 am (Holy Trinity Church, Oud Mehta Road)

KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEETING The 9th Kaisthana Samithi Meeting for the year 2016-2017 will be held on Friday, 10th February 2017 at the EMTM Hall at 6.00 pm. All Kaisthana Samithi members are requested to attend the meeting.

There are some facts that will never change. One fact is that you are forgiven. If you are in Christ, when he sees you, your sins are covered-he doesn't see them. He sees you better than you see yourself. - Max Lucado FROM THE PARISH SECRETARY

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MALANKARA SABHA THARAKA: Mar Thoma Church publication “Malankara Sabha Tharaka” for yearly or renewal of subscription please contact the coordinator: Jobi Joshua 050-698 3405. BHADRASANA PRAKASHAM: You can get news and latest developments on our Diocese through the Bhadrasana Prakasham. For subscription please contact our Diocesan Assembly member Denny Aringada Thomas 050 234 4979.

To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you. - C.S. Lewis ORGANISATION NEWS MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL, DUBAI – AT JEBEL ALI CHURCH Sunday school’s regular classes are being held every Friday from 10.30 to 12.15 after the Holy Qurbana service at The Mar Thoma Parish - Dubai, Jebel Ali.

DAY & DATE PROGRAM TIME VENUE

Common class & Sub-Junior- EMT, Junior - Church 10:30 to 12.15 hrs. 03 Feb. individual class Senior - Basement Staff meeting 12:20 to 12:30 hrs. Basement Sub-Junior- EMT, Junior - Church Individual class 10.30 to 11:15 hrs. 10 Feb. Senior - Basement General Body meeting 11:30 hrs. Basement Common class & Sub-Junior- EMT, Junior - Church 10.30 to 12:15 hrs. 17 Feb. individual class Senior - Basement Staff meeting 12:20 to 12:30 hrs. Basement Common class & Sub-Junior- EMT, Junior - Church 10.30 to 12:15 hrs. 24 Feb. individual class Senior - Basement Staff meeting 12:20 to 12:30 hrs. Basement

For any further information, kindly contact Sunday school Head Master K.T. Alex - 050 695 1904 or Secretary Mathew K Abraham (Saji)– 050 559 3697. TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL – AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Regular classes are held every Saturday from 10.15 am to 12 noon at the Trinity Church compound. For further details call Headmaster Mr. Alex Abraham on 050 4572751 or Secretary Mrs. Mini Susan Thomas on 050 4657608.

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP The meeting of the Senior Citizen's Fellowship for the month of January is scheduled for 8.00 pm on Wednesday, 22nd February 2017 at the Arabian Suite Hotel Apartment, Mankhool Area, Bur Dubai. Requesting all Senior Citizens (above 55 years) to attend the meeting with prayers. For further details please contact Mr. M. A. Abraham 050 253 5190.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Youth Fellowship meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Jebel Ali Parsonage. We would like to encourage all the youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Secretary - Allen Easow Philip on 050 709 1859.

Praise and Worship : Youth Fellowship will be having a Praise and Worship Session on the 25th of February (Saturday) at the Voice Hall near to GGICO Metro Station at 7.30 pm. All are warmly welcome to attend the Praise & Worship session.

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart. Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits. - Hannah More ORGANISATION NEWS

SEVIKA SANGHAM Sevika Sangham meets every Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening at five 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. Contact: Mrs Mercy Varghese 04 8820276, 050 9415837. Unit 2 Monday: Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / B / C / Bur Dubai A / B / Holy Trinity Area. Contact: Mrs Mariamma Thomas 04 3252053, 055 7692535. Unit 3 Saturday: Al Maktoum A / Al Maktoum /B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area / Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City. Contact: Mrs Jancy Philip 04 2713884, 050 9514171. 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. Contact: Mrs Silvy Mathew 04 2617806, 050 8585272. Unit 5 3rd Sundays: Al Nahda Sharjah / Al Khan / King Faisal, Sharjah / Rolla-Ajman. Contact: Mrs Betty Thomas - 06 5535211, 050 7497483. 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. Elsy Chacko 04 3350766 / 050 8802731.

SEVIKA SANGHAM FASTING PRAYER Sevika Sangham conducts fasting prayer every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Holy Trinity Church (F2 Hall). Please contact Convenor Mrs. Marykutty Alexander on 055 1576748. PARISH MISSION Parish Mission meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Bethel Carmel Hall. For further details please contact Secretary Jacob Mathew 050 358 1343.

DAY & DATE PROGRAM VENUE

Friday, Feb 3, 2017 Regular Meeting @ 10:45 AM Bethel Carmel Hall

Thursday, Feb 9, 2017 Night Prayer @ 10:15 PM Bethel Carmel Hall

Friday, Feb 10, 2017 Regular Meeting @ 10:45 AM Bethel Carmel Hall

Friday, Feb 17, 2017 Parish Mission General Body Meeting @ 10:45 AM Bethel Carmel Hall

Friday, Feb 24, 2017 Regular Meeting @ 10:45 AM Bethel Carmel Hall

CHOIR Parish Choir - Malayalam: Practice is held on every Friday from 12.30 pm at Easow Mar Timotheos Hall. Saturday Choir Practice at Trinity Church Compound is held before the morning service. For further details please contact: Koshy C. Thariyan 050 237 4688. Parish Choir - English: Practice is held in Church every Friday after English Worship from 2.30 pm onwards. For further details please contact:Jeevan Zachariah 052 971 9424.

“Every twenty-four hours God has a fresh new supply of grace, of favor, of wisdom, of forgiveness.” ~Joel Osteen ORGANISATION NEWS

YUVAJANA SAKHYAM Yuvajana Sakhyam meets every Friday at 10:45 am at Bethanya Hall after Service. Encouraging all Yuvajana Sakhyam members of our parish to participate in the regular activities of Sakhyam. For further details, please contact Please contact YS secretary Mr. Paul Ninan on 056-7245126 or [email protected]. Job Cell Convener : Mr. Anson Jerrin on 055-5637137 or [email protected]. Prayer Cell Convener: Mr. Anoop C. S. on 052-6353416. YUVAJANA SAKHYAM PROGRAMMES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2017 DATES PROGRAMMES TIMING REMARKS 03.FEB.2017 Badminton Tournament 1:00 pm 2Nd Dec School, Al Qusais 10.FEB.2017 Centre Volleyball Tournament 1:00 pm Al Hamriya Sports Club,Sharjah Sakhyam Food Sale 11:00 am Jebel Ali Church 17.FEB.2017 Cottage Prayer 6:30 pm Rev. Roby J. Mathew's residence 24.FEB.2017 Special Prayer Meeting 11:00 am Bethanya Hall

CONDOLENCES

Our Ex Vicar Rev. P. T. Mathew (1988 TO 1991), 75 years, member of Thalappady Mar Thoma Church, passed away on 11th January 2017.

Mr. Mathew George, 61 years, (Al Mamzar prayer group member) Thadathel House, Cherukole, Kozhencherry, passed away on 16th January 2017.

Mrs. Susamma Mathai, 84 years, Goregaon, Mr. P. T. Abraham, 88 years, Punnamoottil Mumbai, mother of Mr. Mathew Mathai (Bur house, Ranni, PTA, father of Mr. Jacob Dubai B prayer group), passed away on 4th Abraham (Karama B prayer group) passed January 2017. away on 21st January 2017.

Mr. C. A. Itty, 75 years, father-in-law Mr. Mr. Baby Mathew, 73 years, Kottapanikathu Johnson Philip (Al Shaab B prayer group), Veedu, Thalavoor, father-in-law of Mr. Reji passed away on 11th January 2017. John (Clock Tower prayer group) and Mr. Anish Abraham (Gardens prayer group) Mrs. Mariamma Mammen, 84 Years, passed away on 31st January 2017. Chakkittayil House, Melpadom, mother-in- Mr. P. S. Abraham, law of Mr. O.T. Mathukutty (Vice President - Al 77 years, father of Mrs. Susan Sunny (Al Maktoum A prayer group) Maktoum A Area Prayer Group) and mother of and Mr. Samuel Abraham (Karama A prayer Mr. Ninan C. Mammen (Muhaisanah A prayer group) passed away 30th January 2017. group) passed away on 16th January 2017.

Dubai Mar Thoma Parish expresses heart-felt condolences to the bereaved family members on the sad demise of their beloved ones. May our Almighty Lord strengthen and comfort them.

We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness. - Frederick W. Robertson PARISH NEWS

BENSONB ACHENKUNJU B158 SIJUS MON S402 0050-6912769 AAl Qusais-A AlA Shaab-B SSalem MTC, Nooranad SSt.Thomas MTC, Kulathupuzha BINUB KURIAN B159 SONIAS ELIZABETH JACOB S403 0058-8968859 0056-8684388 JJebel Ali Ind. Area AAl Nahda Dubai MMTC, Punthala SSt.Thomas MTC, Santacruz

KURIANK P.C K225 SAJANS P. LUKE S404 0052-9484859 0056-4486128 JJebel Ali Free Zone AAl Quoz St.StephensS MTC, Mayur Vihar, Delhi SSalem MTC, Kundara

LIJO GEORGE VARGHESE L042 SUBASHS MATHEWS S405 0056-4852205 0052-6522644 AAl Nahda Dubai Intnl City / Ras Al Khor Nazreth MTC, Ranny MTC, Coimbatore LIJOL JOSE L044 VINUV BABU V521 0054-4393631 0052-2416436 AAl Quoz KKarama-A SSt.Thomas MTC, Kurathikad St.S Thomas MTC, Kollaka, Karunagappaiiy

PAUL DANIEL P221 VISHAKHV JOHN GEORGE V522 0050-9104160 0056-4689942 AAl Barsha KKarama-B SSt. George MTC, Alappuzha SSt.Thomas MTC, Kozhencherry

RENCYR N. MATHEW R139 A hearty welcome all new members to the Mar 0050-3296399 Thoma Parish Dubai. Please keep in touch with AAl Shaab-A the Vicars and respective prayer group leaders SSt.Thomas MTC, Keezhuvaipur of the Church.

FINANCIAL YEAR CLOSING - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Our financial year closes on 31st March. You are requested to pay your subscription and other contributions before the closing date. You can pay by cash or through credit / debit card or by cheque in the name of "MAR THOMA PARISH DUBAI".

Forgive, forget. Bear with the faults of others as you would have them bear with yours. Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious. - Phillips Brooks From the Medical Desk… HEALTH AWARENESS by Dr. Abey Abraham MALARIA

MALARIA is a disease caused by parasitic protozoan which are transmitted by mosquitoes. The protozoan are single celled microorganisms and are called plasmodium. The female Anopheles mosquito transmits the parasite while biting. The parasites from the mosquito saliva enter the persons blood and reach the liver and reproduce. 5 species of plasmodium affect humans and the most deadly is plasmodium falciparum. In 2015 , 214 million cases of Malaria occurred worldwide with 438000 deaths ( 90 % in Africa). The symptoms of malaria include fever, fatigue, vomiting, headaches, and can progress to seizures , coma and even death. Paroxysm of fever followed by shivering and sweating occur classically. Cerebral Malaria is a rare complication and presents as seizures, visual defects and even coma. Diagnosis is by microscopic examination of blood and also by diagnostic kits. Prevention of mosquito bites is very important using nets or insect repellents (odomos). Spraying insecticide and draining standing water in and around homes also help. Preventive medications while travelling to areas that have malaria is also helpful. Mefloquine is one such medication which can be easily taken once per week 2 weeks before travel and 4 weeks after returning. Doxycycline is an alternative that is cheaper but can be taken daily and 1 -2 days before travel. Unfortunately no Vaccine yet exists although research is ongoing. The treatment of Malaria includes treatment of symptoms like fever and pain and also the administration of anti malaria medications to kill the protozoan. Artemisinin, chloroquine, primaquine mefloquine are all drugs used in malaria. Malaria the word is derived from Mala aria –meaning bad air from its association with swamps and Marsh land . A Scottish physician Dr Ronald Ross worked in Calcutta and proved the association of the mosquito with this disease and received the Nobel prize for his work in 1902. A Chinese researcher Dr Tu Youyou , studied ancient herbal medicine books written in AD340 and discovered Artemisinin which is one of most important malaria medicines She also received the Nobel in 2015.

Mr. Aben Kovoor Mr.Thomas J. Valson Mr. Abraham John Mr. Philip Varkey (K126) and family of (V178) and family (J025) and family of Al (V137) and family of Bur Dubai A prayer of Karama A prayer Nadha Dubai prayer Satwa prayer group group has migrated group has returned group has returned has returned back to to Seattle, USA after back to his native back to his native FAREWELL his native Thiruvalla being in Dubai for the Kayamkulam, Kerala Ranny after 40 years after 38 years of past 5 years. after 29 years of of service in the UAE. service in the UAE. service in the UAE. 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. GENERAL BODY MEETING

Edvaka General Body Meeting will be held on Thursday, 23rd February 2017 after Worship Service at the Dubai Mar Thoma Parish. The agenda is for the election of office bearers for the year 2017- 2018 and for Mandalam and Assembly members.

Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation - Henry Ward Beecher PARISH NEWS

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVOCATION & HARVEST FESTIVAL

Our Sunday Schools held the convocation for the outgoing 12th standard students during Worship on 6th January. A fitting farewell was given to the children which was led by our Dicoesan Bishop. All the very best to the children in all their future endeavours.

Sunday School teachers getting ready with the Harvest Festival CONGRATULATIONS! preparations. The Mar Thoma Sunday School Dubai, as in the past, put up their counter and sold food items during the Harvest We take pride that one of our members Festival and was a success. Ashlie Abraham Raju, son of Raju Varghese & Suja (Muhaishnah B prayer group) The first Holy Communion Service took place on Thursday 5th represented Our Own High School in the January where 104 children accepted Jesus Christ as their CBSE Athletics National Meet held at Baroda personal Saviour and was taken into the full membership of recently and won the gold medal in the relay the Parish. Our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas race. Let this be a motivation to many of our Episcopa celebrated Holy Communion along with our 3 Achens youngsters in achieving greater heights for and Rev. P.C. George Achen. Let us keep all the children in our the glory of our Lord. Congratulations Ashlie. prayers that they will continue to grow in the Lord. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

And you know, when you’ve experienced grace and you feel like you’ve been forgiven, you’re a lot more forgiving of other people. You’re a lot more gracious to others. - Rick Warren HARVEST FESTIVAL & FAMILY GET TOGETHER

Our Harvest Festival for 2017 and the Annual family gettogether was held on 27th January. By God's grace it was a blessed day with a number of events and a time of fellowship among our members. A large number of members participated in various events, in the food stalls, games and auction. The evening ended with a blessed cultural time and skit organised by our Yuvajana Sakhyam. Praise God for a wonderful time.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD PARISH MISSION CONVENTION

Educational Excellence Award was given by the Yuvajana Sakhyam to children who topped the 10th & 12th standard exams in the previous year. Congratulations to all the children and God bless you. AMVMM BIBLE QUIZ WINNING TEAM

The Annual AMVMM Bible Quiz Competition held by the Yuvajana The Parish Mission Convention was held in the second week of January Sakhyam was a wonderful time both for the participants and the where the main speaker was Rev. K. Thomas Achen. Our members audience alike. Praising God for all the participants and congratulations enjoyed 3 days of powerful messages from the Word. Pray that what to the winners - Jumeirah Prayer Group, followed by Karama B and Al we have heard will penetrate into our hearts and we will be able to live Nahda - Dubai prayer groups. lives pleasing according to His Word.

For they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. - Jeremiah 31:34 E: M: 050-5521899 T: 04-8845231,F:5234 P.O. Box: 2591,Dubai, UAE Jebel AliParsonage (Vicar) Rev. ThomasZachariah ua netetPr r auYhna 0555259250 Mr. Raju Yohannan JebelAliFree Zone 9 JebelAliIndustrialArea 8 Dubai InvestmentPark 7 International City 6 AlQuoz 5 BurDubai -Karama -Satwa 4 2 AlNadha-GhusaisShaabClockTower 1 0JebelAliFree Zone 10 Sonapur-Rashidiya 3 Mr. K.A.Kurian @ concerns are welcome to become apart ofthis team. For further details contact Members interested inusing theirtimeandGodgivengiftsinsharingwithneeds “Karuthal” isalocal project to share withtheconcerns amongthelessprivileged intheUAE. KARUTHAL: [email protected] Suresh Mathews For anyChurch updates &anyotherinformation pleasefeel free to contact theVicars oranyoftheabove. Hospital -NaifRoad -AlRiqqa Al Baraha -Marcopolo Hotel -AlMaktoum Skariah JohnParayil Church Office Tel: 04-8845233 Website: www.dubaimarthomaparish.org O. T. Mathukutty For more details contact BUS CONVENOR: O.T. Mathukutty 050-4590345 BUS ROUTES(REVISEDWEFOCTOBER 2016) U OT CO-ORDINATORS BUS ROUTE The Mar ThomaParish, P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE (Lay Leader -Malayalam) 050-4969578 | CARETAKERS: Shaji050-8895820, John052-8398832 050-729 7511. (North, WestOldaccomodation) (South Accomodation)

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