Horeb MTC Inaugural Service

The first service of our parish named as Horeb Mar Thoma Church was held on October 7, 2012. This service was led by our Thirumenis Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa and Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa. The service was followed by a felicitation program and dinner.



SAMC Family Night

The South Area Mar Thoma Congregation celebrated its first Family Night on Sep 22nd at the Acker Hall at Garden Grove United Methodist Church. It was an evening of fellowship, filled with fun, food, songs, skits and various other performances in a informal setting. Each one of the members from young and old participated to make this an evening to remember. Ms. Susan Mammen was the convener for this event.

Here is a complete list of videos containing performances at the Family Night.

 



Sevika Sangham Day Sermon – Role of Women in Faith

The South Area Mar Thoma Congregation celebrated its first Sevika Sangham Day. The sermon was given by Jaya Kochamma on Sevika Sangham Day. Role of Women in Faith with Focus on Role of Women in Faith. She emphasized on the virutues of Love, Faith & Confidence, Humility, Obedience and quoted examples from the life of Ruth, Esther and the mother of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Mary.



Sevika Sangham Day

South Area Mar Thoma Congregation of Orange County (https://www.horebmtc.org) celebrates its first Sevika Sangham Day for the year 2012. All the activities including Sermon, Bible Readings, Offertory and obviously the dinner following the service was organized by the Sevika Sangham.. And of course, this happened to be celebrated with some of the traditional Onam festivities during dinner.



Sermon – Reformation Sunday

South Area Mar Thoma Congregation of Orange County (https://www.horebmtc.org) celebrates Reformation Sunday for the year 2012. The sermon was delivered by Mr. Joshi John. The reformation movement was started to return to the gospel message of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. It was a return to the purity of the life and practice of the early Church. The emphasis on preaching the word of God led to revival meetings, which were led both by the clergy and laymen



VBS 2012 – Adventures of Promise Island

South Area Mar Thoma Congregation of Orange County (https://www.horebmtc.org) celebrates its first VBS for the year 2012. About 35 children participated and discovered God’s live saving love. To the Promise Island



Sunday School Graduation 2012

The first Sunday School Graduation Ceremony of the South Area Mar Thoma Congregation was held on June 24, 2012. We were honored to have Very Rev. George Zachariah to present the gifts to the children. Congratulations to all the children and thanks to the efforts of all the teachers and the administrators.

 



Sermon – Very Rev. George Zachariah Part I & II

Very Rev. George Zachariah during his very emphatic message and first visit to the South Area Mar Thoma Congregation referred to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. He mentioned that the race which a Christian has to run requires a good Start, an Aim, an earnest desire. This can only be achieved by Discipline, Determination, Complete Surrender & Dependence on our Lord and Savior. Dated June 24, 2012



Father’s Day Pictures



Sermon – Father’s Day – Bro. Sibu Thomas

Evangelist Sibu Thomas who along with his wife Bini, have dedicated themselves towards the service of our Lord made a very fervent call to all the father’s to make God the priority in one’s family. He quoted the promise given by God to Abraham, to make him the father of many nations. Abraham believed in God’s promise, yet he did follow God’s will perfectly. And that is the lesson. God used Abraham despite his inherent flaws.