Dearly beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the most precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us praise God who called us to be part of the faith community. It is a great privilege and responsibility to be in the church and work for the extension of the Kingdom of God. Apostle Peter gives us the picture of a structure made up of believers (living stones 1 Peter 2:5), the design and orientation of which are all in keeping with Christ, the cornerstone. Each one is expected to derive their life from Christ and to be related mutually with the cementing bond of love and thereby creatively participating in the building up of the church. He demands from us a personal devotion to Christ and a meaningful community living. .
It is a matter of great honor for all of us to witness the establishment of the Fourth Mar Thoma Church (Jacksonville MTC) in the state of Florida. Let me encourage all our students in Gainesville to utilize this facility to worship God .The wonderful Grace of our God has been helping us to have our own worship centers in many parts of this country too. The prayers and tears of our parents and our hard work made us what we are now. Let us continue to experience His blessings and be a blessing for others. Each one is gifted with excellent talents. Let us faithfully utilize it for the establishment of His kingdom on earth. Please remember in your prayers the upcoming National and Regional conferences.
May God bless us all.
With prayers,
Tharakanachen

Jacksonville Mar Thoma Church Dedication :

• The Jacksonville Mar Thoma Congregation will dedicate its new church on Sunday, August 9th, 2006. Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa will preside over the church dedication. Members of the St. Mark?s Mar Thoma Church are cordially invited for the Church dedication.

Sunday School :

• Our Sunday School will begin the new Sunday School year on August 16, 2006.

National Family Conference :

• The XXIV Mar Thoma Family Conference will be hosted by the Chicago Mar Thoma Church from August 20 - August 23, 2006. The theme for the conference is ?Live a Life Worthy of the Lord?. For more information about the family conference please visit. www.marthomafamilyconference2006.org

Regional Youth Conference:

• The V South Eastern Youth Conference will be held from Aug 3rd to Aug 6th, hosted by the St. Luke?s Mar Thoma Youth group. The theme is ?Out with the Old and in with the New.? Those who are interested in registering for the Youth Conference please visit www.prakashdesigns.com/confreg.html

National Youth Conference:

• The XXVII National Mar Thoma Youth Conference will be hosted by the Canadian Mar Thoma Youth Fellowship Toronto from August 10th ? 13th 2006. The theme is ?Are We There Yet?? For more information about the conference please visit www.mtcyouth.org/national2006.

Student Dedication:

• The Student dedication for the 2006-2007 school year will be held on August 13, 2006.

Sevika Sanghom Day:

• Our Sevika Sanghom will celebrate Sevika Sanghom Day on September 10, 2006.

Sevika Sangam:

• Sevika Sanghom Meeting will be held on every 4th Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Church.

Cottage Prayer Meeting:

• There will be cottage prayer meeting held on Saturday, August 12th 6:30 PM hosted by John V Philipose and family
  12913 Big Sur Dr,Tampa, FL 33625 (813) 963-6117

Youth Fellowship:

• The Youth Fellowship will meet on every 4th Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Church for Bible Study. .

Choir:

• Choir practices will be held on all Saturdays at 4:00 PM at the Church..

Sunday school:

• Our Sunday School will begin the new Sunday School year on August 16, 2006..

Edavaka Mission:

• The Edavaka Mission meetings will be held on every 3rd Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Church. Mr. M. Abraham will lead these meetings.

Fasting Prayer:

• Fasting prayer will be held on 1st Friday and 3rd Friday of every month at the Church. Mr. Kurien Koshy will lead these meetings