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October 2007 Dearly Beloved in Christ Thank god for the new month As we look back at what god has strengthened us to do many things for the extension of the kingdom of God. In Paul's epistle to Titus ch.2 v.14 we read "Jesus Christ gave Himself for us.” That he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto him a peculiar people, zealous of good works. We are to be zealous for good works. On labor day our youths conducted a community barbeque at the parking lot besides our church. About 200 people from nearby areas attended it. I really appreciate all the youths who have spent their money, time and talent. I thank god for our youths dedication and service. In the book of acts 9:36 we see one disciple named Tabitha who was always doing good and helping the poor. She became ill and died. When Peter arrived there, all the widows stood around Peter crying and showing him robes and other clothing that she had made while she was with them. It is an identity of community work she has been doing. Each person's finger prints are unique. So we leave our identity on everything we touch. Some business firms use this technology that they keep customers fingerprints and bank account number so that the only thing they need to pay the bill is a scan of their finger. Here we see another kind of print, that is the heart print. Tabitha's life touched many people through her unique gift of sewing and giving garments to the needy. We each have a unique heart print that can touch another. Heart prints of compassion, understanding, love, kindness etc. God expects from us such fruitful ministry in the society. May our heart prints touch those who are in pain depression and in various other needs. Let God almighty help us to do what is good. Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless each of us with His Words. Your in Christ’s love, Rev. P. E. Mathew
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We are blessed to be under the pastoral guidance and leadership of Rev. P. E. Mathew as Vicar of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church NY. Achen's native place is Kallooppara and Laly Kochmma is from Varikkadu, Tiruvalla. They have one son, Eby, who is finishing his BSc in Mangalore. Achen and family had been in the Karnataka Missions Field (Hoskote, Mundugod, Sirsi Sankeshwar, Kunta) for several years and then served in Kerala. The last parish they ministered at was in the Sultan Bathery and Nilambur area.
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Vicars of the Past
Quarter Century |
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Rev. Oommen Koruthu |
(Student
Achen later elevated as |
May 1975 — Aug. 1975 |
Rev. K. S. Mathew |
(Student Achen) |
Sept. 1975 – Sept. 1977 |
Rev. Thomas P. George |
(Student Achen) |
Sept. 1977 – Aug. 1979 |
(Late) Rev. M. V. Benjamin |
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Sept. 1979 – May 1981 |
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(Late)
Rev. M. V. Benjamin |
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Oct. 1980 - Jan. 1981 |
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Vicar |
Jan. 1981 - May 1981 |
(Late) Rev. K. J. Philip |
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Oct. 1980 - Jan. 1981 |
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Associate Vicar |
Jan. 1981 - Aug. 1981 |
Rev. N. M. Cherian |
Vicar of
all Mar Thoma Congregations in
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May 1981 - June 1983 |
Rev. Dr. T. Jacob Thomas |
(Student Achen) |
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Assistant Vicar |
July 1981 - May 1983 |
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Vicar |
June 1983 - Mar. 1985 |
Rev. George Varghese |
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Mar. 1985 - April 1989 |
Rev. Johnson Varghese |
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June 1989 - May 1992 |
Rev. Dr. T. P. Abraham |
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June 1992 - May 1995 |
Rev. P. M. Thomas |
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May 1995 - April 1999 |
Rev. K. Y. Jacob |
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May 1999 - June 1999 |
Rev. Thomas P. Chandy |
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June 1999 – May 2002 |
Rev. Dr. K. A. Abraham |
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May 2002 - August 2004 |
Rev. Jojan Mathews John |
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May 2004 - April 2007 |
Rev. P. E. Mathew | May 2007 - Present |