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The Official Monthly Newsletter of CSI Church, Toronto

Volume17Issue6

JUNE2017

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Philippians 4:6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

‘Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.’

Achen’s message .... 3

Men’s Fellowship .... 4

Bible Portions .......... 5

Celebrations ............ 6

Church News .......... 7

Spring Cleanup ...... 8

Women’s Sunday .... 10

Conference ............. 12

o ിെനക്കുറി ം വിചാരെ ടരുത്; eലല്ാ ിലും പ്രാർഥനയാലും aേപക്ഷയാലും

നി ളുെട ആവശയ് ൾ േ ാത്രേ ാെട ൈദവേ ാടു aറിയിക്കുകയേത്ര േവ തു.

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EDITORIAL BOARD

Chief Editor

Rev. George Jacob

Editor

Samuel Anselm Samuel

Publication Team

Shini Samuel Suja Sarah Koshy

Akshay Koshy Chris George

Address

CSI Parsonage 1311 Kipling Avenue

Etobicoke M9B 3N7 ON (416) 231– 1717

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Editorial …..

How often have you gone through troubles? As troubles are almost inevitable, they form an integral part of our lives. They often come to us in different proportions. While some people face troubles boldly, some fall a prey to them. Anxiety, stress, depression – are just a few implications of trouble. The awareness of this ever-present monster, along with the realization of our helplessness, can help us focus on the ever-present help – the God of Jacob.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (Psalm 46:1,7)

The word of God gives us innumerable instances of this ever-present help, and yet we fail to realize them. Scientific reasoning has almost blinded the present and future generations with a virtual reality. Peo-ple are often attracted towards a wide variety of floating solutions that offer interim help. Though the ultimate solution is available for free in the Bible, people don’t want to take the risk of exercising their faith. Everyone wants to swim with the current, pursuing the false solutions the world has to offer. Let’s be reminded of the unique promise: “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Nowhere else in the history of mankind can we find a promise like this. We can always lookup to this loving Lord. The question is – Do we believe this promise?

As Christians who have tasted and seen that the Lord is good, we are bound by the requirement of telling others about the ever-present help. Troubles may still be there, or even weigh us down. But the mighty presence of our Lord shall be our comfort in every trouble. May the Lord Almighty help us all to say with courage – The God of Jacob is our refuge and strength.

Samuel Anselm Samuel

Editor

The Ultimate Solution!

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Achen’s Message

Greetings in the name of our Lord!

By God’s grace, we are moving to the Pentecostal season of the year in the Church calendar. This is a very important segment of the season which the church looks forward to continue its faith journey with the power of the Holy Spirit. In the Pentecostal and post – Pentecostal season, we will be pondering on vari-ous themes related to our life – familial, ecclesial and social.

The experience of Pentecost is very important in our life journey. It is not only about remembering the early Pentecost, but a time to seek how far we have grown in the power of the Holy Spirit. The first and early century Pentecostal experience was a clear manifestation of the pouring of Holy Spirit upon the dis-ciples. Signs and symbols were granted unto the early church to grasp the presence and power of the triune God through the Holy Spirit. It is vital that we receive the power of the Holy Spirit in our life and grow in that power daily. To combat the powers of the world, enticement of the flesh and the reign of sa-tan, we need to grow strong in the power of the Holy Spirit daily. It is only, and only in the power of Holy Spirit that we can confess Jesus Christ as Lord (I Corinthians 12:3). Let us receive the gifts of the Spirit as God wants us to, and let us produce the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. We are called to seek, learn, obey and grow unto the Christ-head in the power of Holy Spirit. Let this season of the ecclesial year bring us renewal and refreshing.

As we are drawing close to the 31st Annual CSI Family and Youth Conference, we are all gearing up to receive our fellow brothers and sisters of CSI Congregations across North America. The CSI North Amer-ican Council also happens prior to the Conference. Kindly do continue to pray earnestly for the Confer-ence. and let us give our best in terms of participation. Still again, I humbly request the Congregation to bend your knees before God with your eyes filled with tears and heart filled with faith for the conference. May the good Lord bless the gathering of all North American CSI families here in Toronto. I thank God for all who are toiling day and night, taking time out of their busy schedule to make the conference possible in an effective and fruitful manner. I thank God for all the talents, ideas, efforts and enthusiasm offered towards the fruitful completion of the conference. May God bless all.

Mrs. Ruby Mathews lost her sister and Mr. Jacob John lost his mother. Let us continue to pray for the be-reaved family members who mourn the passing away of their dear ones to their heavenly abode. May the Lord of peace keep the families in His grace.

Kindly bear in your prayers all students who are having examinations. May God almighty grant them a very fruitful future so that they could witness the Lord.

May God bless and keep all the members of the Congregation in His grace.

Yours in His Service,

Siby Achen.

Dearly beloved in Christ,


Men’s Fellowship

My Men's Fellowship Experience

Christopher Gajraj

I have been a member of this church for about 9 years. Yet, this was the first time I participated in a Men's Fellowship activity. Not being Malayalee, I was not sure how I would be received, so I hesitated to go. However, a voice kept pushing me to go, and I was really shocked at my experience. I was overwhelmed at how welcome everyone made me feel. It was my first time spending time with these men outside of church. I really bonded with the men and got to know them on a deeper, more personal level.

I learned so many interesting facts about the men. I had some interesting conversa-tions with the guys on a personal level where as at church I would only say hello. I am not Malayalee and don't speak the native tongue, but God urged me to go on this fellowship to bond with my new found brothers.

I look forward to the next fellowship. I encourage more men at church to join us. Everyone is busy with family and work, but making an effort to participate in just 1 fel-lowship activity has motivated me to keep participating and help build our church.


Bible Portions

June 4

Pentecost

Come Holy Spirit: Transform the Whole Creation

Old Testament Ezekiel 36:24-36 English Service

Psalm 29 Read by

Epistle Acts 2:1-13 Rennie Philips Joseph & Family

Gospel John 20:19-23

June 11

Trinity Sunday Seniors’ Sunday

We Believe in the Triune God

Old Testament Ezekiel 1:4-28 Malayalam Service

Psalm 98 Read by

Epistle II Corinthians 13:11-14 Senior Members

Gospel Matthew 28:16-20

June 18

2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Worship: Celebration of God’s People

Old Testament Isaiah 6:1-8 English Service

Psalm 148 Read by

Epistle Revelation 4:1-11 Sam Daniel & Family

Gospel John 4:16-26

June 25

3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Discipleship as Witness

Old Testament II Kings 2:1-15 Malayalam Service

Psalm 119:33-48 Read by

Epistle Titus 2:1-15 Jophy Jacob Philip & Family

Gospel John 3:22-30


Celebrations

BIRTHDAYS

Leonard Fredrick Sheeba R. Thomas

Jefin Abraham Mathews Alex Oommen

Oommen Cherian Liji Varghese John

Norah Kurien Tianna Lelia

Mary Joseph Noah Jacob

Ajin Annie Varguise Christopher Gajraj

Rejini Gajraj Shawn Cherian

Akshay Koshy

ANNIVERSARIES

Joseph P. Mathews & Soniya Mathews

Christopher Gajraj & Rejini Gajraj


Church News

Seniors Sunday

We will be observing June 11 as Seniors Sunday. The seniors will be taking an active part in the worship service. All are invited.

Spring Cleaning

We are arranging another round of Spring Cleaning at the Church on Saturday June 3rd, 2017 from 9.30 am onwards. Encourage all our members to participate in this and volunteer some time.

31st CSI Family and Youth Conference 2017

The 31st CSI Family and Youth Conference 2017 is only a month away. The planning for a blessed conference is progressing well. Registration from other CSI Churches are also pro-gressing well. Please remember the conference in your prayers.

Obituary

Mrs. Sampa (56), sister of Mrs. Ruby Mathews was called to her eternal home on May 13, 2017 morning. Kindly uphold Ruby, Suby, Jovin and Jefin and all the bereaved family mem-bers in your prayers. May the Almighty comfort them at the difficult time.

Obituary

Mrs. Mary John (Ammini), mother of Mr. Jacob John (Suresh) was called to her eternal home on 30 May, 2017 .For 8 long months she put up a brave fight with cancer, but her passing away proved to be peace and painless. Funeral Service was held in Bengaluru. Kindly remem-ber Suresh, Suma and Rini in your prayers. May the Almighty comfort them at the difficult time.


Spring Cleanup


Women’s Sunday


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Committee

President Rev. George Jacob

Vice-President / Rector’s Warden Mr. Abraham P. George Women’s Fellowship

Director Mrs. Susan Joseph

Secretary / People’s Warden Mr. Christy Abraham Men’s Fellowship

Director Mr. Santhosh Cherian

Joint Secretary / Trustee Mr. Rennie Philips Joseph Sunday School

Director Mr. Samuel Anselm Samuel

Treasurer Mrs. Sheeba L. Ghosh Youth Fellowship Director Mr. Hans Thomas Varghese

Joint Treasurer / Trustee Mr. Abhilash Raj Mission Director

Choir Director Mr. Daniel Thomas

Mr. Sanju Cherian

Social & Entertainment Director Mrs. Susan Kurian

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