October 2014Thanks Giving Harvest Festival12th October 2014

Presbyter-in-charge: Rev. Sanjay Samuel

Theme for the Month: Celebrate Giving

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YET ANOTHER YEAR

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! I Corinthians: 9:15

A year gone by means we have crossed 12 months, 365 days and 4 seasons, which is how we can look back. While some of us have had great experiences and blessing, others have had experiences of pain, sorrow and loss. But most of us have gone through both times of joy and sadness. In spite of all these situations and circumstances that we have experienced, Annual Thanksgiving is a time of coming together as One Family of St. Andrew's, to thank God for all the experiences, positively and happily.

As St. Paul says, 'no matter what ever I have or I do not have, I am content in the Lord.' Our intimate relationship with God has always helped us to grow into deeper and proper relationship with Him, which makes us be content in all the blessing we receive. St. Paul also points out what the attitude of every believer should be - that we should be able to live with plenty, and equally be content, happy, and thankful even in adversity and loss.

A peep into the world through the last year would help us understand that God has a purpose for us in this world, as He has granted us, yet another year. There has been loss of life in accidents, wars, hatred in the name of religion, land or ethnicity; loss of life due to lack of health facilities, food and water, and lack of even the basic necessities of life. Amidst all these situations, we live, and our lives are precious. God has granted us yet another year, let us be thankful.

The Word of the Lord reminds us to be thankful, and also challenges us to share our talents, blessings, possessions, and all that we have, for all that we receive is to be shared. Harvest is a time of thanksgiving and sharing, so let us bring our offerings in utmost humility to the Altar in response to the grace and mercy of God, rather than in expectation of a better blessing for the future. Our offering and thanks is our expression to God's grace and mercy we have received and experienced.

May God bless you all abundantly

Rev. Sanjay Samuel AyerPresbyter-in-charge

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CHRISTIAN GIVING

Christian giving is not materialistic alone. It must be more than that. Our giving must be giving of ourselves to the service of God. The poor woman who put in two coins was recognized and praised by our Lord. Why? Because, with that giving, she gave herself too; she did not keep back anything for herself. Similarly, Christian giving is giving of oneself, one's entire life to Jesus, ever ready for any type of service or sacrifice when time demands; giving willingly and with overflowing love expressed in action. The Cross teaches us what should be our true motive behind our giving – our giving to this world, to our church, and to the society around us, in addition to our routine and traditional practice of material giving.

Unfailing, unhesitant, and willing sacrifice - what more does our church need these days? We need to give what our Lord gave us on the Cross – of himself and his sacrificial love. The motive behind our giving must be based on our Lord's example, apart from which, it cannot be Christian Giving. So, let us learn to give with overflowing love, the love which we have received from the Cross of Salvation. 'Freely have we received, freely let us give'.

Let us recall the life and work of Graham Staines, the missionary, and his two young children, who were burnt to death. Graham devoted his life in caring for patients with leprosy. He showed 'love in action', and was prepared to sacrifice his life for the glory of God - the greatest gift one could offer - his life and that of his children. God must have accepted his life and that of his children as 'burnt offerings.'

So, our giving should be a sacrificial giving, just as our Lord has taught us by his example. What else could be considered as Christian giving? 'When I survey the wondrous Cross… my richest gain I count but loss … love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life and my all.'

Stanley R. ChellappaEditorial

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Classical Guitar Concert by Ögmundur Thór Jóhannesson on Sunday, September 14, 2014, 6 pm

Ögmundur Thór Jóhannesson was born in the year 1980 at Reykjavik, Iceland. He began his studies in Classical Guitar at a tender age of 10, and finished his music studies in Iceland, in the year 2000.

A graduate from Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria, he got his bachelor's and master's degrees with honours, and later a second master's degree from Maastricht Conservatory in Holland.

Ögmundur has received many international awards and recognitions. On invitation, has extensively travelled worldwide, performing at various Music Festivals and Concerts.

A teacher, he teaches students preparing for their master's degree, and has taught in the Iceland Academy of Arts, Washington University, and the Catholic University of Santiago de Chile.

He is currently based in India, where apart from International Projects, is working on promoting Classical Guitar in India.

Ögmundur's performance included classical pieces from the Baroque period to the Contemporary composers. He executed each piece with dexterity and precision, which was very much appreciated. It was a very pleasant, enjoyable, and a relaxing evening.

Music Concerts during the month of September, 2014

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The Requiem Mass in D Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Majolly Music Trust Choir, as part of their Festival of Music, presented The Requiem Mass in D Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, on Sunday, September 21, 2014 during our Evening Worship Service.

This piece of music is one of the most widely performed and studied. It is the last piece Mozart composed before his death following a prolonged illness, and the work was left unfinished - only the opening movement and the vocal and orchestral parts were completed by him; the rest, later in various stages, by other composers.

The text comes from the Mass for the Dead in the Catholic Liturgy. The Catholic Church created the Requiem Mass from a need to honour the departed in a separate ceremony.

This beautiful and solemn piece of music was directed by Neecia Majolly, and was performed by her excellent Choir, with the Soloists, Tanisha Herbert (Soprano), Usha Aron (Alto), J W Johnson (Tenor) and Subin Thomas (Bass).

The concert was very well attended, and much appreciated by the audience. It was a beautiful and an uplifting evening, spiritually as well.

We place on record our heartfelt thanks to Ögmundur Thór Jóhannesson, The Majolly Music Trust Choir, and their Director, Neecia Majolly, for being part of our Sesquicentennial Celebrations, making it very meaningful for us.

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Joint Worship Service, 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, 12th October 2014

Preacher: Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer

Thanksgiving Family Prayer with the PresbyterRev. Sanjay Samuel, invites families to the Altar for Prayers

between 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.

Receiving the Offerings

Offerings will be received in kind in the Church Office on Saturday 11th

October, 4.00 pm onward.

After the Church Parking area is full, kindly use Tunbridge School Grounds

on Infantry Road, to park your vehicles.

CHURCH DECORATION SHAMIYANA ARRANGEMENT Mr. Pradeep KotianMrs. Evelyn Sumana Samuel Mr. Joshi Mark PremnathDr. Helen P Samuel Mr. Jervis Deuel SALE OF COUPONSMiss. Sarah Paulin Mr. Elish Nischal Mr. Martin Peter Miss. Merlyn Vasundhara Mr. Vinod Paul Mr. Jeeva PeterMrs. Indira Devi Mr. Shailesh Watsa Mr. Joyce PallatMr. Elish Nischal Mr. MeialaganMr. Sam Anand Kumar AUCTION - IN - CHARGE Mr. Jeevaraj EbenezerMrs. Somy Sumithra Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer Mr. Prem KumarMrs. Sushma Sadananda Mr. L. A. Watsa Cdr. James Kumar

Mr. Franklyn James Mr. David. J. SoansRECEIVING THANKS Mr. Gladson MabenOFFERING Mr. Jayaseelan STALLSMrs. Evelyn Sumana Samuel Mr. Sam Anand Kumar SUNDAY SCHOOLDr. Helen P Samuel Mr. Franklyn Edwin WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP Mrs. Evangeline Robinson Dr. Flemingson Lazarus STUTHIMrs. Rebecca Rajeeva Mrs. Daisy Richard YOUTH FELLOWSHIPMiss. Alexandria Namratha Mrs. Shillingshe Prem Kumar

Mr. Sanjay Sadananda FINANCE-IN-CHARGEBIRYANI-IN-CHARGE Mr. Neil AnchanMr. David Soans COFFEE ARRANGEMENT Mr. John SebastianMr. Erashmas Sumitra Mr. B. Silver Mr. David SoansMr. Eric Paul Mr. Suhas KumarMr. Neil Anchan Mr. Sam Macwana SAFETYMr. S. J. Watson Mr. Prem KumarMr. Geoffrey Bangera SOUND & VISUALSMr. Manoj Noronha Mr. Neil Anchan CONVENORSMr. Suhas Kumar Miss. Kavya Edward Mr. Erashmas SumitraMr. Sam Macwana Mr. Heinzsten Raj Peter Mr. Eric Paul

Mr. Bryan Rajeeva Mrs. Connie GilbertSUGAR CANE, PADDY, Mr. Elish Nischal Mrs. Rebecca RajeevaCORN & PLANTSMr. Sampath Naik RECORDINGMr. B. Silver Mr. Stanley. R. ChellappaMr. Shawn Simon Mr. John VasumitraMrs. Mirium L S Mr. Sachin Richard

Mr. Wilson Prathap

Annual ThanksgivingHarvest Festival 2014

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Happenings during the Month of September 2014

V. Nisha MosesD/o Mr. R. Vijaya Moses & Mrs. Divya Kamalini

on 14th September

Mr. Vincent Ephraim Henryaged 78 years

F/o Mrs. Annie Solomon on 14th September 2014expired

A Warm Welcome to St. Andrew’s Family

Mrs. Mercy Samuelaged 98 years

M/o Mrs. G. E. Rupert Samuelon 8th September 2014 expired

Obituary

Mrs. & Mr. Vinod Kumar & Family

Mrs. Prof & Mr. Prof. Dr. Ivan. D. Souza.

Debjani NandiD/o Mr. Dhiraj Nandi & Mrs. Indrani Nandi

on 21st September 2014

Saturday04th October 2014

4:30 PM

Saturday18th October 2014

4:30 PM

Every Sunday after theWorship Service

11:30 AM

Every Saturday 4:00 PM

Weekly Prayer Fellowship

Wings of the Church and their ActivitiesWomen's Fellowship

Bible Study(1st Saturday of every month)

House Visits and Visit to Old Age Homes(3rd Saturday of every month)

We invite Ladies of our Congregation to join the Fellowship.

Bible Study for the month:Theme: Characters of the Bible

Kindly note: Women's Fellowship organises Breakfast Sale every 1st Sunday of the Month after the Worship Service. Your Donations / Sponsorship always welcome

Praise and Worship Practice

Other activities include, leading the "Praise and Worship" during the English Morning Worship Services.

Conducting Sunday Evening Worship Service every 4th Sunday of the Month.

Youth Fellowship

Join in Praying for the Church and its members, every Tuesday between 6:00 and 7:00 pm in the Church. Individual prayer requests received from congregation members will be prayed for.

Preacher: Rev. Solomon BenjaminCelebrants: Rev. Dr. David Joy

Rev. Abraham George andRev. Solomon Benjamin

Joint Worship Service*(Holy Communion Service)

Old Testament Daniel 3 : 12 - 30 Mr. Heinzsten Raj Peter

Epistle Acts 18 : 24 - 28 Miss. Alexandrina Namrata

Gospel St. Luke 10 : 1 - 20 Mrs Rosebel Prabhakar (K)

Evening Service 6:15 p.m.

Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer English

Old Testament Deutronomy 26 : 1 - 13 Mr. John Vincent

Epistle 2 Corinthians 8 : 5 - 15 Mr. Eric Paul

Gospel St. Luke 21 : 1 - 4 Mr. David Soans (K)

Evening Service 6:15 p.m.

Preacher: Rev. Sanjay Samuel AyerCelebrants: Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer

and Rev. Daniel Vijayraj

Kannada*(Holy Communion Service)

8:15 a.m.

Rev. Dr. David Joy English

Old Testament Genesis 41 : 37 - 43 Mrs. Daisy Richards

Epistle Philippians 3 : 1 - 16 Mr. Sunil Joel Rangayya

Gospel St. Matthew 19 : 16 - 22Miss. Sarah Rao

Dr. Ksheera I. King (K)

*Evening Service 6:15 p.m.

Preacher: Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer Kannada 8:15 a.m.

Preacher: Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer English

Old Testament 2 Chronicles 34 : 8 - 21 Mrs. Smitha Peter

Epistle Revelation 2 : 1 - 7 Mr. John Susheel

Gospel St. John 2 : 12 - 22Mr. Godfrey Soans

Mrs. Doreen Soans (K)

Evening Service 6:15 p.m.

Calendar for the Month of October 2014

9:30 a.m.

*19th October 2014

3rd Sunday

*05th October 2014

1st Sunday

Theme - Witness of the People of God17th Sunday after Pentecost

Laity Sunday

9:00 a.m.

Preacher: Dr. John Vasumithra

12th October

2nd Sunday

Handel Manuel Chorus, Concert

Theme - Spirituality of the Youth in the Contemporary World19th Sunday after Pentecost

Youth Sunday

9:30 a.m.

Theme - Joy of Giving

Thanksgiving Harvest Festival18th Sunday after Pentecost

Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer*(Holy Communion Service)

9:00 a.m.

Preacher: Rev. Sanjay Samuel Ayer

Theme - Re-discovering and Re-living the Faith20th Sunday after Pentecost

Reformation Sunday26th October

2014

4th Sunday