March 2021
CONTACT Monthly Magazine of the Richmond Town Methodist Church For Private Circulation Only
Redeemer On A Mission
Luke 4:18–19
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
INSIDE
Pastoral Letter 03 News 05 Announcements 06
Praise and Prayer 08 Accepting Nurturing from the church 13 Thinking Through: What it means to be a Woman in God’s eyes? 14 Missionary Chronicles 18 Gratitude and Thanksgiving 21 Poem: Grace Defined 23
February Events 26 5 Bible verses to know on ‘Sacrifices’ 27 Area Bible Study Groups 28 RTMC Weekly Activities 29 Youth and Sunday School 30
PASTORAL TEAM
Rev. Sebastian Ravi Kumar Senior Pastor cum D.S. Jesus replied: "'Love 9480216971
the Lord your God with all your heart and Rev. Vivek A. Gundimi Associate Pastor with all your soul and 9632729007 with all your mind.' This is the first and Rev. Ebenezer Isaac greatest Associate Pastor commandment. 9880602410
Matthew 22:37-38
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PASTORAL LETTER
Dear people of God,
Greetings, to all, we bless you in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ who has called us to himself by His grace. It brings us great joy to serve the Lord along with you all. We continue to pray sincerely for a season of Spiritual renewal as we experience the Holy Spirit’s stirring in our hearts. We are living witnesses of God’s goodness and mercy. So, we praise and thank God for each of you, for your love, support and your partnership in the ministry of Jesus at RTMC. As we enter into a new month, we look forward with great expectation and anticipation for the magnificent move of God in our community.
We thank God for the month of February and everything that the Lord has enabled us to do. Our theme for the month of March is ―Redeemer on a Mission‖. In the gospel of Luke chapter 4:18-19, we read Jesus declaring that one of the several aspects of his mission is to preach good news to the poor. In so doing, he echoes Isaiah’s theme of good news about restoration and the deliverance of God’s people.
In the context of Jesus’ words in the previous chapter (Acts 1:8), the most important element of this mission involves the Holy Spirit testifying of Christ to all peoples. While evangelism is central to the mission of the Church, Luke also suggests that we should also not neglect the Spirit-empowered mission. Luke 4:16-30 recounts the opening scene of Jesus’ public ministry in Luke’s Gospel. Luke provides some key elements in Jesus’ ministry.
Here Jesus applies the words of Isaiah 61 to his own ministry: The Spirit anointed him to bring liberation to those in need. First, his
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mission was to proclaim good news to the poor. Throughout Jesus’ ministry in the Gospel of Luke, he indeed emphasizes God’s care for the poor (Luke 6:20; 16:22) and the responsibility of others to care for them (12:33; 14:13; 18:22). (Sometimes he even miraculously provides food for hungry crowds.)
Jesus also came to free captives and liberate the oppressed; while Jesus did not literally break people out of prisons, Jesus certainly freed those who were oppressed by the devil (Luke 13:12-14; Acts 10:38). Likewise, in line with Isaiah’s prophecy, Jesus came to heal the blind, like the blind man by the Jericho road (Luke 18:35). Indeed, He later healed Saul of both physical and moral blindness (Acts 9:18; 26:18).
The announcing of good news in Isaiah 61, which Jesus quotes, points to us of God comfort to the suffering Israel with a promise of restoration. This is good news for the people of God, a message that God is ready to demonstrate his reign, or kingdom (Isaiah 52:7). In Jesus’s day, many Jewish people had settled again in their land, but they still longed for God to redeem, restore, and exalt Israel. Jesus, in his person, not only preaches that good news but embodies it, for he is the savior of the world.
Jesus’s message in the Nazareth synagogue in Luke 4 offers a stark warning for us today. The Spirit has empowered us to cross cultural and other barriers with Jesus’s message, a message of concern for people, a message of justice, liberation, and salvation. To do so effectively, however, we must be ready to go beyond the assumptions of our own nation or culture, to side with whatever God declares in his word. Jesus wants to bring his followers into unity with one another, beyond all our ethnic, nationalistic or other prejudices. May we continue to carry on the mission of bringing the good news about God’s kingdom and caring for people’s needs.
For the Savior’s sake, Pastoral Team
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NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANKS
We thank the RTMC Members for generously contributing towards all the needs of the Online Church ministry and we are also grateful to you for praying for the Ministry platforms of RTMC.
WEDDING
Congratulations to the newly married couple:
Glen Winston Sukumar Wed Namrata Rachel Francis on 3rd February 2021 at Richmond Town Methodist Church, Bangalore.
CHURCH REOPENS
SERVICES The Church reopened after the Lockdown on 27th September 2020 for the 9:30 a.m. service by observing all precautionary measures in the context of COVID 19. We have resumed our Morning regular services and Dawn Services following the “Guidelines and Protocol for Church Services” circulated in all our RTMC Whats App Groups.
ONLINE SERVICES
The Church will continue to have Online/LIVE Sunday Services for its members. We will make available Online Services and Resources as there be need. Please visit our Website as we try to reach you: www.rtmc.church and YouTube Channel: RTMC AVT and also Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rtmc2/.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERTORY SUPPORT
"Give Thanks by Giving Online." We have much to be thankful for! Give to make a special ―Thanksgiving Gift.‖ Even when the weather is bad and you can’t make it on a Sunday, you can fulfil your Offertory support!
You can use the RTMC Online feature to give your offerings and funds. This creates a safer flow of cash for RTMC because we know when we can expect your support, and it allows you to participate in giving even when you can’t make it here.
QR CODE: You could also scan the QR Code below to make your offerings towards the ministry of RTMC.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
You could also set aside your offerings and tithes and bring together when you visit the Church Office and also when you come for the Church Services in the forthcoming months in 2021. Do continue to pray that we will return to normal by His healing and grace - till then take all precautionary measures and stay safe.
RECEIPTS We want to express our sincere thanks to you for your financial support towards the ministry of our Church through Tithes and contributions. Kindly collect your receipts kept at the Church entrance.
E- TRANSFER
As an added convenience, the Church offers the facility of e-transfer for tithes and contributes to the ministry of the Church. Kindly note the bank details and transfer intimation for the purpose.
BANK DETAILS
Name of the Bank: South Indian Bank / Saving Bank A/c Account Name: Richmond Town Methodist Church Account No.: 0108053000025806 Address: South India Bank, Brigade Road. IFSC Code: SIBL0000108 Kindly email the details of transfer to [email protected] or [email protected] in order to prepare receipts for the same.
Acknowledgment: We thank Rev. Paul Royappa who ministered in the month of February 2021. We welcome Rev. Percis Peters and Rev. Jesu Karunkaran to the pulpit ministry for the month of March.
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Prayer Calendar
March 2021
―Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.‖
- Soren Kierkegaard
“May my prayer be set before you like incense; May the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2
March 1 Leviticus 20:26 Praise God for His Holiness. Pray for a fresh glimpse of His holiness and a deeper conviction of Sin in our hearts.
March 2 Colossians 1:17 Praise God that He is infinite. Pray for a humble spirit to acknowledge our finiteness and be encouraged by His infiniteness.
March 3 Malachi 3:6 Praise God that He is unchanging (immutable). Pray that we would depend on His unchanging faithfulness in the midst of challenging changes.
March 4 John 5:26 Praise God that He is Self-sufficient and therefore our provider. Pray for increased God – reliance and less of Self- reliance for each of us.
March 5 Job 11:7 Praise God that He is Omnipotent – all powerful. Pray for the intervention of His Power of behalf of those who are fighting injustice in our world.
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March 6 Isaiah 46:9-10 Praise God that He is Omnicient – all knowing. Pray for God’s wisdom to researchers medical personnel, statesmen, bureaucrats as they help our world out of the pandemic and its ensuing problems.
March 7 Psalm 73:28 Praise God that He is Omnipresent – everywhere. Pray for the comfort and strength of his presence for senior citizens specially those living away from children.
March 8 Romans. 11:33 Praise God that He is all wise. Pray for the light of His wisdom to shine on those struggling with making important decisions.
March 9 Deuteronomy 7:9 Praise God that He is faithful. Pray for His protection over our children and young people – body mind and soul.
March 10 Psalm 34:8 Praise God that He is infinitely Good. Pray for the church to taste His goodness and be revived to share that goodness with our hurting world.
March 11 Isaiah 30:18 Praise God that He is Just and His justice will reign. Pray for the farmers, for activists and other oppressed classes that God would cause His justice to alleviate their woes.
March 12 Psalm 103:8 Praise God that He is merciful. Pray for those who are struggling with addictions and other types of bondage to be mercifully delivered.
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March 13 James 4:6 Praise God that He is infinitely Gracious. Pray for His Grace and favour on young couples as they establish their families.
March 14 Romans 5:5 Praise God that He is immeasurably loving. Pray for His love to pour out into homes, specially dysfunctional ones.
March 15 Isaiah 46:4 Praise God that He is Glorious. Pray for the Glory of God to fill the earth for those who do not know him specially those who hate Him will turn to Him in worship.
March 16 Isaiah 46:4 Praise God that He is Glorious. Pray for the Glory of God to fill the earth for those who do not know him specially those who hate Him will turn to Him in worship.
March 17 Psalm 11:7 Praise God that He is Righteous. Pray for those who are discouraged to hope in the righteous God.
March 18 Psalm 103:19 Praise God that He is Sovereign. Pray for God to intervene in the affairs of the world to uplift the suffering and downtrodden.
March 19 Psalm 116:5 Praise God that He Compassionate. Pray for those who are suffering from cancer, Kidney failure, and other long term illnesses – to receive succor.
March 20 1 John 1:9 Praise God that He is forgiving. Pray for those who are burdened by guilt, that they would enjoy the freedom of God’s forgiveness.
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March 21 Psalm 46:1 Praise God that He is our Refuge. Pray for the persecuted Church, for protection, encouragement, strength and Hope.
March 22 Psalm 59:5 Praise God that He is the Lord of Hosts. Pray for deliverance of those who are suffering due to the injustice of world systems.
March 23 Isaiah 43:16 Praise God He is the way-maker. Pray for those who are seeking fresh employment that they would find suitable and satisfying jobs.
March 24 Psalm 111:10 Praise God He is the fount of all wisdom. Pray for those in places of responsibility and influence in government that they would guide with wisdom and discernment.
March 25 Psalm 28:7 Praise God that He is our strength and shield. Pray for medical, paramedical and support personnel in the health care sector for protection, grace and satisfaction.
March 26 Ephesians 2:14 Praise God that He is our Peace. Pray for those fighting depression and despondency that God’s peace would flood their hearts.
March 27 James 1:17 Praise God that He is the giver of every good gift. Pray for those in the entertainment and media industry that they would be able to present and popularize godly values in an ungodly generation.
March 28 Zechariah 4:10 Praise God He is values small beginnings. Pray for all that has happened this month that the Lord would redeem, restore, heal and empower.
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March 29 Jeremiah 10:10 Praise God that He is TRUTH. Pray that He would so permeate our lives that there would be no dichotomy in our words, actions and reactions.
March 30 Amos 3:7 Praise God that He is Mystery and is the revealer of Mysteries. Pray for Intellectuals, Philosophers, Scientists that He would to them mysteries that would bring Him glory.
March 31 Genesis 15:1 Praise God that He is our exceedingly great Reward. Pray that we would enjoy the presence of God in our Life and in our work.
Kindly meditate on the scripture and then pray it through.
28th March, 2021 9:30 a.m. @ RTMC
Palm Sunday marks Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is also the beginning of the Holy Week.
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Accepting Nurturing from
////./ the Church Nurturing function of the Church
―Holy mother church‖—historians are not certain who first said it. The statement has been attributed by some to Cyprian, by others to Augustine. The assertion has survived since the early centuries of Christian history—―Who does not have the church as his mother does not have God as his Father.‖ From its earliest days, the church was given the appellation ―mother.‖
The use of paternal and maternal language is an intriguing phenomenon in religion. We cannot deny the virtual universal tendency to seek ultimate consolation in some sort of divine maternity. We have all experienced the piercing poignancy that attends the plaintiff cry of a child who, in the midst of sobs, says, ―I want my mommy.‖ Who of us, when we were children, did not utter these words? Among those who are parents, which of us has not heard these words? The nurturing function of the church most clearly links it to the maternal image. It is in the church that we are given our spiritual food. We gain strength from the sacraments ministered to us. Through the Word we receive our consolation and the tears of broken hearts are wiped clean. When we are wounded, we go to the church for healing.
______Copyright: First published in Tabletalk Magazine
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Thinking What it means to be
Through Woman in God’s Eyes? th 8 March, International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
The history of International Women's Day stretches back more than 100 years, when the day was first observed across Europe and America. But according to NPR, it wasn't until March 8, 1946, that feminists in Italy chose the mimosa flower as a symbol of strength, sensibility and sensitivity for Women's Day.
International Women’s Day, is a day to celebrate women everywhere for their contributions to the world. It’s also a day to urge others to stand for women’s dignity and value around the world.
The world talks a lot about what it means to be a woman, and with each generation we seem to constantly redefine what womanhood is and how women should function in that role.
The church has played a large part in fighting against unbiblical definitions of womanhood, but, unfortunately, we too often confuse
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womanhood with wifehood. This confusion leaves all women, both single and married, with the natural assumption that their purpose and worth are intrinsically tied to marriage. This assumption is gravely flawed.
What does it mean to be a godly woman and what is the biblical role of a woman, be she single or married?
Seven Biblical Commands for Women
1. ―Fear God and keep His commandments‖ (Ecclesiastes 12:13). 2. ―Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind‖ (Matthew 22:37). 3. ―Love your neighbor as yourself‖ (Matthew 22:39). 4. ―Be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another‖ (Ephesians 4:32). 5. ―Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks. . . . Abstain from every form of evil‖ (1 Thessalonians 5:16– 18, 22). 6. ―Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them‖ (Matthew 7:12). 7. ―And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord‖ (Colossians 3:23).
If you’re thinking that these verses do not specifically apply to women, you’re right. They apply to men and women. And that’s the point.
For too long we’ve allowed cultural, sometimes even Christian cultural, stereotypes of men and women to define our genders. There are biblical roles for men and women in marriage and the church, but the overwhelming majority of God’s Word is directed to all
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people because God created us equal in purpose and in His love and plans for us.
When God created Eve, He did not create her to be Adam’s servant, pet, or inferior. He created her as a companion with whom Adam could find his equal, just as the animals each had an equal female counterpart. God even gave Eve a job—the same job He gave to
Adam—tending the garden and having dominion over the animals and every living thing that God had created.
Although history reveals the oppression of women, this was not God’s perfect plan. Every woman’s value is the same as every man’s because both were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Just as God had a plan and purpose for Adam, so He also had a plan for Eve, even after the Fall, and used her for His glory.
In the Bible, we see many women whom God used for His glory:
Rahab hid the Israelite spies from danger and became part of the bloodline of Christ as Boaz’s mother (Joshua 6:17; Matthew 1:5). Ruth selflessly cared for her mother-in-law and reaped grain in the fields. She married Boaz and became the grandmother of King David, entering the bloodline of Christ (Ruth 1:14–17, 2:2– 3, 4:13, 4:17). Esther married a pagan king and saved God’s people (Esther 2:8– 9, 17; 7:2–8:17). Deborah was a Judge over Israel (Judges 4:4). Jael helped deliver Israel from King Jabin’s troops when she drove a tent peg through the wicked Sisera’s temple (Judges 4:17–22). The virtuous woman purchased land and planted a vineyard (Proverbs 31:16).
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Elizabeth gave birth to and raised John the Baptist (Luke 1:13– 17). Mary was chosen by God to bear and be an earthly mother to His Son (Luke 1:26–33). Mary and Martha were two of Jesus’ closest friends (John 11:5). Tabitha was known for her good works and was raised from the dead (Acts 9:36–40). Lydia was a businesswoman who hosted Paul and Silas (Acts 16:14). Rhoda was in the prayer group for Peter (Acts 12:12–13). The list could go on, including single and married women through the ages whom God has used to change the course of history and further His kingdom. He’s still using women as missionaries, teachers, lawyers, politicians, doctors, nurses, engineers, artists, businesswomen, wives, mothers, and in hundreds of other positions to accomplish His work in this world.
What This Means for You?
Because of our fallen condition, men and women will always struggle to live amicably together. Misogyny, injustice, and strife exist because sin exists and must be fought against. But the role of women is to face all of life with wisdom, fearing the Lord by following His leading. As such, women must be dedicated to praying, studying God’s Word regularly, and applying it to their lives. On this International Women’s Day, we can celebrate our Creator for His love and His plans for every one of us, regardless of whether we are male or female.
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Missionary Robert Jermain Thomas Chronicles The First Protestant
Missionary to Korea
Life as a Student
As Robert grew up, his relationship with the Lord thrived, being the son of a preacher. At the age of 17, Robert preached his first sermon, which he titled ―Jesus Christ, The Same Yesterday, Today, Forever (Hebrews 13:8).‖ In addition to preaching, Robert also picked up foreign languages quickly, which would prove to be useful when he became a missionary.
Challenges before the Mission Field
In 1863, Robert set sail for China with his newly wedded wife, Caroline Godfrey, as missionaries with the London Missionary Society. Five months after reaching China, however, Caroline died of a sudden miscarriage.
Devastated, Robert decided to move from Shanghai, where he had been a missionary, to Chefoo to work as a customs officer. During this time, he confided in Joseph Edkins of the London Missionary Society and Alexander Williamson of the National Bible Society about his difficulties and emotions after the death of his wife. Williamson encouraged Robert by telling him about the need for missionaries in Korea, which was not divided in that era.
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Williamson introduced Robert to two Korean Catholic fisherman who were eager for their own copy of God’s Word. Hearing about the need for Bibles in Korea, Robert eagerly began planning to take God’s Word, to the people living in Korea—even though it was only available to them in the Chinese language.
Called to Go to the Hermit Kingdom
In Robert’s time, Korea was not without danger. Locals feared Western influence infiltrating their country and viewed foreigners with suspicion. The people were forbidden to trade with foreigners, and if anyone was caught, they could be arrested or killed. Knowing these risks, Robert still took residence in Korea for a few months to distribute Bibles.
Throughout his time, Robert picked up the Korean language and could communicate the Good News with them in a way they could understand. He also wore a Korean hat to make his Welsh heritage a little less noticeable. After some time, Robert departed from Korea because it was getting too dangerous for foreigners to be in the country.
Becoming the First Protestant Martyr in Korea
Robert eventually returned to Korea a second time, boarding a trade ship called The General Sherman that waved the American flag. It was 1866, and tensions between Koreans and foreigners were at an all-time high, so much so that at various times, crowds of Koreans would demand the foreigners to be put to death.
Throughout his journey on The General Sherman, Robert distributed Bibles. When the ship made it to the Korean city of Pyongyang,
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locals attacked. Legend has it that Robert jumped overboard with his Bibles and made it to shore, all the while giving out Bibles to the angry crowds and shouting ―Jesus, Jesus.‖ He handed his last Bible to the man who murdered him.
Orders to destroy the Bibles went out, and pages of these Bibles Robert had given away became wallpaper in some people’s homes. Forty years after Robert’s martyrdom, the Church started to grow in Korea and there was revival. It is said that many of the early Korean Christians have their origins from the Bibles brought to them by Robert Jermain Thomas.
South Korea is now the second largest missionary-sending country after the United States. What moved Robert to risk his life for the sake of bringing the Good News to Korea? It was simply duty and love that brought him to Korea. He loved the Korean people and wanted to embrace them. ______Footnote: This Entry Was Posted In Missionary Bio's Bookmark The Permalink.
Luis Palau
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Gratitude & Thanksgiving G. K. Chesterton
His feeling of gratitude brought the great writer G. K. Chesterton to Christ. Having no particular religious beliefs, he felt frustrated that he couldn’t thank anyone for those days on earth. ―The test of all happiness is gratitude; and I felt grateful, though I hardly knew to whom,‖ he wrote in a book called Orthodoxy.
That feeling of gratitude drove him to look for God. He found the God who shows Himself to us in Jesus Christ. I think his sense of gratitude pushed him farther, until he finally found the Church. And that gave him a lot more to be thankful for, like the Mass.
G.K. Chesterton states the following:
―The worst moment for an atheist is when he is really thankful and has no one to thank.‖
―I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.‖
―The aim of life is appreciation; there is no sense in not appreciating things; and there is no sense in having more of them if you have less appreciation of them.‖
―When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.‖
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―You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before I open a book, and grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink.‖
―When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?‖
Chesterton felt deeply thankful to God for everything. We should feel like that as well, of course. We should also feel thankful for every particular thing we’ve been given. We should look harder at all the things around us and thank God for more of them than we do now. I go through life mostly clueless about this, but I’m trying to do better.
Congregation is invited for the Following Services at RTMC Holy Week: 29th – 31st March,2021 (Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
Maundy Thursday – 1st April, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m, RTMC
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Grace Defined
Poem by: Dr. Shanthi Samuel
God etches His imprint on the world, Through the panorama of His creation, But declares through His indelible Word, A message of reconciliation.
The Promise of a Messiah, Kept hope alive in the human race, And the incarnation of Jesus Christ, Heralded the age of Saving Grace.
Come to the Cross of Christ, Where the Divine Exchange takes place, And marred and broken lives are transformed, To become trophies of His Grace.
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WSCS 2021
Lenten Meetings
Transforming the way we feel - Managing our emotions –
Date Theme Speaker
06-03-2021 3. Gratitude: More than Just an Attitude (Psalm 136:1-6) Mrs. Beulah Rajkumar Your life will overflow with gratitude when you're convinced of God's love for you and are reminded of his love through creation, salvation history, and his current provision for you. It is an act of the will that will transform our attitude.
13-03-2021 4. Contentment: When Your Mrs. Jessy Hebbal Soul Is at Rest (Psalm 62:1–12) Learn to find serenity, regardless of the circumstances.
20-03-2021 5. Uncertainty: When You're Miss. Prema Fenn Not Sure of Your Next Move (Psalm 19:1–14) Learn how to make wise decisions when the path ahead is unclear.
27-03-2021 6. Joy: A Time to Dance Mrs. Suka Joshua (Psalm 33:1–22) Learn to rejoice in the past, present, and future.
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Church
Lenten Services
Date Time Meditation Theme Speaker I am the light 10/03/2021 6:30 p.m. of the world Rev. Sebastian Ravikumar ( John 8:12-30) I am the door 17/03/2021 6:30 p.m. ( John 10:1-18) Rev. Jesu Karunkaran
I am the resurrection 24/03/2021 6:30 p.m. & the Life Rev. Ebenezer Isaac ( John 11:17-27) Lenten Services every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at RTMC and also telecasted LIVE.
The Cross Examined
Good Friday Service @ RTMC on 2nd April, 2021 Time: 12:00 p.m
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February 2021 Activities
ABS Feb 2021 - Ramamurthy Nagar
Participants 38
Virtual Bible Study February 2021 Nagar
Power of Prayer February 2021 Nagar
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on Loving God
You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your might. – Deuteronomy 6:5
We love because he first loved us. – 1 John 4:19
―For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes
in him should not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16
Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest
myself to him.‖ – John 14:21
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps
covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations. –Deuteronomy 7:9
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R T M C
Area Bible Study Groups
2021
Area Bible Study Group (March Schedule) Date Time 1. HSR Layout 13.03.2021 7:00 p.m. 2. Austin Town 20.03.2021 6:30 p.m. 3. R T Nagar 20.03.2021 7:00 p.m. 4. Ramamurthynagar 20.03.2021 7:00 p.m. 5. Kothanur 20.03.2021 7:00 p.m. 6. Jayanagar 20.03.2021 7:00 p.m. 7. Richmond Town 23.03.2021 7:00 p.m. 8. Electronic City 27.03.2021 6:30 p.m.
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RTMC Weekly Activities
Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 7:00 a.m. Via Church You Tube channel RTMC AVT
Book of Romans
Power of Prayer
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Dates: 7, 14, 21 March 2021 @ 12 p.m.
Speakers: Dr. Vasantha Edwards, Mrs. Janet Prem, Rev. Ebenezer Isaac
Online Sunday School
Every Sunday @ 4 – 5:30 pm
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September 2020
RICHMOND TOWN METHODIST CHURCH Pulpit Calendar CONTACT March 202 1 ggggg Theme: Redeemer on a Mission
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to
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preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim March freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18–19
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1 Sunday 07/03/2021 Redemption from Captivity (Isaiah 49:24-26)
9:30 a.m. – Rev. Percis Peters * Luke 4:18 Luke
2nd Sunday 14/03/2021 Redemption from Chronic Suffering (James 1:2-4) 9:30 a.m. – Rev. Sebastian Ravi Kumar
3rd Sunday 21/03/2021 Redemption from Oppression (Psalm 146:5 -9) 9:30 a.m. – Rev. Vivek Gundimi
Palm Sunday 28/03/2021 Redemption from Poverty (Galatians 3:13-14)
9:30 a.m. – Rev. Ebenezer Isaac
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Lenten Services every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
at RTMC and also telecasted LIVE.
Mission * Holy Communion
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Redeemer 31 Dawn ServiceCONTACT with Communion will March be202 held1 st on April 1 2020 @ 6:00 a.m.