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Dearly beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

We are glad that once again we are reaching Easter at the end of this month . We are passing through the

Lent season. Lent is the season which resets our priorities. That is why we are trying to discipline not only

in our food choices but also in our whole life style. Whether we give priority to God's way of truth, love

and justice or world's way of power, pleasure and prestige. St. Paul says I have nothing to boast in my life

other than the Cross. From where we will get the power to walk and discipline or to reset our priorities.

Peter says in his second letter Ch. 1: 3,4 that His (Jesus Christ's) divine power 'hast granted us all things

that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that called us by His own glory and vir-

tue; where by he hath granted us his precious and exceeding great promises; That through these we may

become partakers of the divine nature , having escaped from the corruption that is in that world by lust. So this power enables us

for (a) Faith (b) virtue (c) knowledge (d) Self- control (e) steadfastness (f) godliness (g) brotherly affection and finally (h)

love. That this empowerment begins with faith and leads to love. At the entrance of a church from the outside it is written that

'Enter for Worship' and from the inside when one exits, through the same door, it is written that 'Depart to Serve'. So faith em-

powers us to come together for worship and to go out to serve.

I wish you all, in advance, a Happy celebration of our victory over death through Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In the mid of the month our beloved Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose Thirumeni will be with us. We are hosting Western Re-

gional Sevika Sangham conference on 16th Saturday. We are planning a one day Leadership Meeting especially for our church

executive committee members, organizational secretaries along with their families. I request everyone to prayerfully plan to

attend all these meetings and passion week services.

Your's in Christ's service,

ViJiAcHeN.

March 2013—News letter

Upcoming Events in March

Mar 3 9:30 am

Diocesan Sunday & World Day of Prayer (Rev. Mathew John, Seattle)

Mar 10 9:30 am

English Holy Communion Service & Annual General Body Meeting

Mar 16 9:30 am

Regional Sevika Sangham Meeting & Sunday School Teachers retreat (Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose)

Mar 17 9:30 am

Mal Holy Communion Service (Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose)

4:30 pm Holy Communion Service-Sacramento (Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose)

Mar 23 10:00 am

Church Leadership Conference (Rev. K.E. Geevarghese, Diocese Secretary)

Mar 24 Hosanna Sunday (Rev. K.E. Geevarghese, Diocese Secretary)

Mar 25,26 7:00 pm

Sandya Namaskaram at Sunnyvale 535 Old San Francisco Rd., Sunnyvale, CA

Mar 27 7:00 pm

Sandya Namaskaram at Livermore Church

Mar 28 7:00 pm

Maundy Thursday—Holy Communion Service at Livermore Church

Mar 29 10:00 am

Good Friday Service at Livermore Church

Mar 31 7:30 am

Easter Service Choir Easter Performance after service

This past twelve months has been eventful with the finest cooperation of all the mem-

bers (General Body). The committee and organizations acted fully as a catalyst to bring

about successful programs and activities. As the new committee with the new organiza-

tional representatives takes charge on March 10, we want to offer our best support and

wishes for a fruitful year ahead. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sin-

cere appreciation to some of the best and resourceful people I had a chance to work

with during the past year. My experiences have been rewarding, educational and en-

lightening due to some of the smartest and most interesting people I had the chance to

interface with. While it hasn’t been all conflict free, my overall experience has been one of positive

teamwork leading to positive gains and remarkable result for the entire congregation.

Let us extend our support and cooperation to the incoming Secretary Mr. Soney Jones.

This is the time to examine ourselves during this Lent Season. What does it mean for you and me? Are we true to our beliefs, discharging faithfully the duties assigned to us and expected of us? We have to go before our Lord and give an accounting of the way we discharge our duties.

May the Almighty help you all to be His servant in the days ahead.

Very Sincerely yours, Nell Thomas, Secretary

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2 Mathew Kavanattu 2 Johnson Kavanattu 3 Kristal Kurien 4 Serena Chacko 4 Renju Oommen 4 Susan John 5 Joshua Alexander 5 Jocelyn George 5 Anita Chandy 6 Valsamma Thomas 7 Rachel Chandy 9 Anu George 10 Smitha Skariah 11 Jordan Mathew 12 Kevin Stanley 12 Liju John 13 Saramma Philip 14 Joseph Thomas 14 Ricky Roy 16 Sheila Chandy 16 Sunu Easow 18 Pushpa Samuel 18 Christine Viji 18 Reenu Cherian 18 Issac Mathews 18 Shante Thomas 18 John Mathews 19 Rebekah George 19 Ansu Ninan 19 Susan Abraham 19 Jinsu Varghese 19 Justin Varughese 20 Eva Thomas 20 Tara George 20 Alisha Thomas 20 P.T Thomas 21 Vipin Thomas 22 Jess Mathai 22 Hannah Geevarghese 23 Ryan Reuben 23 Noel Zachariah 25 Renu Mathews 25 Joanna Abraham 26 Susan Mathew 26 Mary Verghese 27 Smithu Sam 28 Sosamma Cherian 28 Joshua Thomas 29 Sean Kurien 30 Joel Jacob 31 Melbin Mathew 31 Daisy Mathew

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Wedding Anniversaries

2 Koshy George & Mary Verghese 4 Sam George & Grace George 11 Prasad Kuruvilla & Anila Thomas

Across 1. Ishbosheth's men and David's men met at the pool of __. 4. Ishbosheth was settled in this place. Also on Jacob's way to meet Esau he saw angels of God at this place.Gen.32:2 7. David's firstborn. 8. David's lament of the bow is written in the book of __, which was a collection of poetical writings of important events in Israel's history that was gathered in the time of David or Solo-mon. 10. In Hebron David had __ wives. Setting a bad example to his successors. Deut.17:17 says nei-ther shall you multiply wives. 11. Jonathan's son. 12. David made an agreement with Abner only if he can bring his first wife __ to him. 13. Saul gave Michal to __ as his wife when David had to run away from Saul because he was trying to kill David. 16. David loved him just like his brother. 17. The men of Judah anointed David as their king at __. 18. An elegy Which David penned upon hearing Saul's death, he talked about a mountain that will not have neither dew nor rain. 21. __ asked Joab, "Let's have some of the young men get up and fight in front of us". This unnec-essary fight resulted in the loss of many lives. 22. After Abner quarrelled with Ishbosheth, he wanted to make __ the king all over Israel. 23. When __ blew the trumpet the pursuit came to a halt.

Down 2. Ishbosheth belong to the tribe of __. 3. The men of __ buried Saul. 5. Saul spared the best of their plunder against the com-mand of God(1sam15), and now the best of Saul's (crown on his head and the band on his arm) came to his hand. 6. Abner, the commander of Saul's army, had made __ the king over Israel, the rest of the eleven tribes against God's will and his conscience. 9. Where was David when he heard the news of Saul's death? 14. __, who is able to run fast had chased Abner against his warning. 15. __'s poem about the sun to be still and moon to stop at the valley of Aijalon was written in the book of Jashar. 19. After Asahel's death, his brothers pursued Abner and as the sun was setting they came to the hill of __. 20. __ and Baanah, who were supposed to protect Ish-bosheth had killed him, when he was taking a noonday rest.(An idle soul is an easy prey to the destroyer!)

2Samuel 1-4 NIV