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Lighthouse – August

Posted on Jul 23, 2015 in Newsletter |

Monthly Newsletter of Horeb Mar Thoma Church

Vicar’s Message

Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ,

This month we will be celebrating Missions Sunday (Aug 2^nd) and Reformation Sunday (Aug 16^th). Please keep the mission activities and all those laboring in your prayers. Our church is involved in different ministries and I encourage you to get involved in any one of the organizations of the church and show your faith through actions. Also remember to sign up for the church retreat. Rev. Baiju Markose will be our main speaker. He is currently working on his PhD. at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Chicago. Please keep Achen and the retreat in your prayers.

Just so that you are aware:

Edavaka Mission is continuing its study through the Gospel of John. These Tuesday Bible studies are open to all ages.
The Young Families Fellowship is doing a study based on the movie Fireproof. These studies aim to strengthen the bonds of marriage.
Our Sunday School will be starting up classes next month, but that doesn’t mean their spiritual education should be halted. Parents are encouraged to have family prayer and devotion everyday at home.
Sevika Sangham will be concluding its study on the book of Jonah. We also take up current day issues for discussion during our Sunday fellowship time.
The Youth Fellowship has been using a study guide book on developing a commitment in our Christian walk and we will be starting discussions of different contemporary issues.
Area prayer groups are studying how to prayer using the Lord’s Prayer as a teaching guide.

Remember to use the church directory during your family prayers.

Yours in His service,

Larry Achen

Worship Service

Sunday School

All Sundays – 1:30 pm

Praise & Worship

All Sundays – 2:30 pm

Service Times

All Sundays – 3:00 pm

First Sunday — Holy Communion Service (English)

Second Sunday — Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)

Third Sunday — Holy Communion Service (English)

Fourth Sunday — Holy Communion Service (English)

Fifth Sunday — Divine & Witnessing Service (English) August 30th

Lectionary

Bible Lesson Readers & Deacons

News, Events & Monthly Meetings

Parish (Edavaka) Mission

Tuesday Evening Meeting @ 7:00pm

08/04: Thomas Mammen
08/11: Mathew Thomas
08/18: TBD
08/25: TBD

EM Outreach

Sunday, August 30th @ 10am

Sunday Divine Worship at Terrace View Care Center

201 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835

Prayer Meeting

South Area

Friday, August 7th at 7pm
At the residence of Manoj and Julie Mathew

West Area
Saturday, August 8th at 6pm

At the residence of Benny & Sheba Chacko.

East Area
Friday, August 21 at 7pm
Location: TBD

VBS 2015 – Closing Day Program

Sunday, August 2nd
at GGUMC after Service

http://www.vacationbibleschool.com/horebmtcla

Sunday School Teacher’s Workshop

Saturday, August 15th from 10am to 2:30pm
Kindly request all Sunday School Teachers to attend this workshop.

It will be a great opportunity to discuss teaching techniques from a Christian perspective.
The main speaker for this year’s workshop is Mrs. Gracy John from San Diego.

Sevika Sangham (Women’s Ministry)

Monthly Bible Study

Sunday, August 16 at GGUMC

After worship service

Youth Fellowship

Bible Study
Sunday, August 2nd and 23rd
Location: GGUMC after Service

Horeb MTC Teleprayer

Thursday’s @ 9pm
712-432-1500; 969538#

Western Reg. Edavaka Mission Teleprayer

Wednesday @ 9pm
714-432-1500, 638599#

Church Retreat
September 4 – 6
Camp Wrigthwood
1401 Linnet Road
Wrigthwood, CA 92397

Main Speaker: Rev. Baiju Markose
Theme: “Faith-ing Everday: Reading Signs of our Time”

Based on Matthew 16:3. Achen will look at how we apply faith everyday in the context of today’s contemporary issues like culture of anxiety, busyness, consumption, media, etc.

Retreat Coordinator: Manoj Mathew. Please ask Manoj if you have any questions regarding the retreat.

Sign up List: Sign Up here!!!

Upcoming Retreat/Conferences

Oct 2-4 National Yuvajana Sakhyam Conf – Silicon Valley MTC

Oct 8-11 – Diocesan Sevika Sangham Conf – St. Stephens MTC, New Jersey

Oct 14-17 – Senior Fellowship Conf – Trinity MTC, Houston

Oct 30-Nov1 – Young Families Fellowship Conf – Long Island MTC, NY

Birthday and Wedding Anniversary

https://www.horebmtc.org/anniversaries/

Church Picnic 2015 at Cerritos Park

Posted on Jul 22, 2015 in Events, Fellowship |

The Horeb Mar Thoma Church joined together to celebrate their 3rd annual picnic at the Cerritos Park on Sat, July 18th. It was a refereshing time to enjoy good food, activities and fellowship with our members and friends.

Father’s Day 2015

Posted on Jun 21, 2015 in Events, Fellowship |

Godly men work diligently to be good fathers and positive role models. A man who is respected by his children is a man destined for greatness. This father’s day we honor our father’s and grandfather’s who has shown us the love and discipline of our heavenly father. Thank you for being there for us.

Mother’s Day 2015

Posted on Jun 14, 2015 in Events, Fellowship |

Mother’s Day is a day to honor moms. Clearly a good thing. Honoring parents is not only biblical, it’s one of the 10 laws God gave to the Israelites and, through them, us. Thank you moms for being there for us, we honor you and your love, not just this Mother’s Day.. but cherish each and every moment that we’ve had

Mexico Mission Trip – Colonia Mar Thoma

Posted on May 5, 2015 in Events, Mission, Missions |

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15

The members of our church visited the Mexico Mission field at Colonia Mar Thoma on April 25-26th. The members included Larry Achen, Mr. Thomas Mammen, Mr. Saji Baby and Binoy Abraham.

Special thanks to our members to whom God opened up their hearts to attend this trip. Please keep the residents who are in need and crave for the Lord.

The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field Matthew 9:37-38

Celebrating our Risen Savior – Easter 2015

Posted on Apr 9, 2015 in Easter, Events, Fellowship, Holy Week, Song |

The Horeb Mar Thoma Church celebrated our risen Savior this year with a special Holy Communion Service, some wonderful renditions by our Sunday School kids and our choir, followed by a fellowship dinner.

Want to thank everyone who joined us during this special time of the year to celebrate Easter Sunday!

Lighthouse – April

Posted on Apr 7, 2015 in Newsletter |

Monthly Newsletter of Horeb Mar Thoma Church

Worship Service

Sunday School

All Sundays – 1:30 pm

Praise & Worship

All Sundays – 2:30 pm

Service Times

All Sundays – 3:00 pm

First Sunday — Holy Communion Service (English)

Second Sunday — Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)

Third Sunday — Holy Communion Service (English)

Fourth Sunday — Divine Service (English)

Fifth Sunday — Holy Communion Service (English)

Lectionary

Bible Lesson Readers & Deacons

News, Events & Monthly Meetings

Parish (Edavaka) Mission

Tuesday Evening Meeting @ 7:00pm

04/07: Mr. & Mrs. K.M. Chacko
04/14: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mammen
04/21: Mr. & Mrs. Juby Mathew
04/28: Mr. & Mrs. Saji Baby

Edavaka (Parish) Mission Monthly Care Visit

Saturday, April 25, at 10am
Location: TBD

Passion Week Program

Sandhya Namaskaaram at 7:00pm

Monday, March 30: Mr. Thampi Thomas (South)

Tuesday, March 31: Mr. Mathew Koshy (West)

Wednesday, April 1: K.O. and Ammini Samuel (East)

Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, April 2nd at 7pm

Location: Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House

Yorba Linda, CA

Good Friday Service

Friday, April 3rd at 6pm

Location: Los Lamas Community Center
10 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
First part will be in Malayalam and Second part in English.

Easter Fest Celebration

Saturday, April 4th, 10am to 3pm

Location TBD (GGUMC is not available)

Coordinator: Sheeba George

Prayer Meeting

West Area
Saturday, April 11th at 6pm

At the residence of Cini and Mathew Philip.

East Area
Saturday, April 17th at 7pm

At the residence of Julie and George (Aji) Varghese.

Sevika Sangham (Women’s Ministry)

Monthly Bible Study

Sunday, April 19

At GGUMC after service.

Young Family Fellowship

Bible Study
Saturday, April, 18 – 4:00PM
Will be held at the residence of Elizabeth & Anup Kurien.

Youth Fellowship

Bible Study
Friday, April 7th at 7pm
Location: at Nikesh and Sueann’s residence.

Bible Study
Sunday, April 26
Location: GGUMC after Service

Birthday and Wedding Anniversary

https://www.horebmtc.org/anniversaries/

World Day of Prayer 2015

Posted on Mar 10, 2015 in Events, Fellowship |

The Horeb Mar Thoma Church celebrated the the World Day of Prayer by having a special worship service followed by special events by the Sunday School. Roshin kochamma provided the introductory message followed by Ms. Annamma Mathew providing an enriching and thought provoking sermon.

The theme for the World Day of Prayer 2015 was “Jesus said to them ‘Do You Know What I Have Done to You?’” dedicated to the women of the island of Bahamas.