Church Retreat – God’s Kingdom and our Families

The first annual church retreat of the Horeb Mar Thoma Church was held at the Pine Valley Bible Conference Center, Pine Valley, CA on September 20-22, 2013. The theme for this year was God’s Kingdom and our families and the sessions were led by Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi who is a Christian philosopher, a bible teacher and an author of more than 19 books and titles. We were privileged to have him in our midst and refreshing to hear how the concept of marriage was God’s vision and how it ties into His own being.

Saturday Evening Session – Sept 21st

 

Sunday Sermon – Sept 22nd

 

Question and Answer Session



Sevika Sangham Day 2013

The Horeb Mar Thoma Church celebrated the first Sevika Sangham Day after the formation of a parish. The theme of the day was “Motherhood Participation in the divine Plan”. Roshin kochamma on behalf of the Sevika Sangham gave the sermon. The members of the parish participated in traditional kerala dinner after the service.



Defining Moments: My Hope America with Billy Graham

From a musician, to a football hero, to an illusionist, defining moments shaped their lives. Billy Graham addresses the theme of time and the moments that matter most. This video is from My Hope America with Billy Graham which is a massive effort to reach people with the gospel. In November, Christians across the country will open their homes to share this video with unchurched and unreached people. Preview the video now. Contact your pastor and church leaders and get them involved. We want to see many people come to faith in Jesus through this extraordinary event. For additional information, visit myhopewithbillygraham.org or 1-877-769-4673


 



Parable of the Good Samaritan



VBS 2013

Video of the 2013 VBS. Theme for the children was “God’s Backyard Bible Camp”.



Sunday School Olympiad – July 13, 2013

Video of our first Sunday School Olympiad. Congratulations to all our Sunday School children for taking part and excelling in this competition.



Church Picnic – July 20, 2013

Video of the picnic at Mason Park, Irvine. A great time for everyone!



Love Story 50 Years in the Making

True love can stand the tests of time and illness.

Meet Bill and Glad Forward, a couple you won’t soon forget. Glad has advanced Alzheimer’s, and the love Bill shows to his precious bride of 50 years is beautiful. “I count it a great privilege to care for this woman I’ve loved all these years,” Bill explains in this touching video.  “She has done so much for me over these years. Now she can’t, but I can.”

It’s a love so sincere and so humble it’s almost impossible to watch without tearing up. I hope Bill and Glad’s story inspires you today.



A Letter From Dad

A letter from a father to his special needs son.

 



Farewell to Rev. Thomas John

Here is the video of the Service & Farewell Function to Rev. Thomas John on June 9, 2013.