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(This newsletter is for private circulation only)
Published by P. M. Jacob, Parish Secretary
For and on behalf of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Houston
Cell: 832.567.0745, email: Secretary@immanuelmtc.org
N E W S L E T T E R
J U N E 2 0 2 4
Immanuel Mar Thoma Church
Houston, TX
W o r s h i p s c h e d u l e J U N E 2 0 2 4
June 02 Education that leads to Wisdom
8:00 AM English HQ assisted by Salem area
prayer group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
1 King 3: 3-14
Jame 3: 13-18
Eph 5: 9 -17
Matt 7: 21-27
10:30 AM Malayalam HQ assisted by Sehion area
prayer group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
1 King 3: 3-14
James 3:l13-
18
Eph 5: 9-17
Matt 7: 21-27
June 09 Integrity of whole creation in Christ
8:00 AM G3 & English HQ assisted by YF Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Isa. 65: 17-25
Rev. 21: 1-8
Rom. 8:18-25
John 3:16-21
10:30 AM Malayalam HQ assisted by Sharon area
Prayer group
Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Isa. 65: 17-25
Rev. 21: 1-8
Rom. 8:18-25
John 3:16-21
June 16 Call and commission to be Christs Disci-
ples
10:30 AM English HQ assisted by Sinai area
prayer group
Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Jere 1: 1-12
2 Cor 4:1-6
Acts. 9:10-17
Matt. 4:17-22
June 23 Discipleship : the call to bear the cross
10:30 AM Malayalam HQ assisted by Tabor area
prayer group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Dan. 6:10-23
2 Cor. 6: 1-10
Col. 1:24-29
Luke 9:23-27
June 30 The glorious appearance of Jesus Christ
9:00 AM G3 & English HQ assisted by YF 1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Mal. 3: 13-42
Acts 1: 6-11
1Thes 4:13-18
Matt 24: 42-51
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2024 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OFFICE BEARERS
Vicar Rev. Joseph John 713.330.5299
Assistant Vicar Rev. Santhosh Thomas 832.837.4721
Vice President Mr. Mathew T. Scaria 281.857.5611
Secretary Mr. P.M. Jacob 832.567.0745
Treasurer Mr. Joy N. Samuel 832.606.5697
Accountant Mr. Johnny M. Mathew 281.261.2609
Lay Leader (Malayalam) Mr. Jeffrin. C Varghese 346.888.7189
Lay Leader (English) Mr. Ajel John 281.750.5837
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Bethel Mr. Mathews Varghese 832.205.6860
Bethlehem Mr. Varghese Rajesh Mathew 832.630.0748
Carmel Mr. Mathew P. Varghese 832.771.4723
Ebenezer Mr. Jacob Kunnumpurathu 713.254.9448
Hebron Mr. John K. Philip 832.744.0271
Horeb Mr. Rajan Daniel 832.628.5481
Jerusalem Mr. Abraham Komattu 281.750.5837
Salem Mrs. Annamma Jacob 832.332.1007
Sehion Mrs. Mariamma Abraham 516.467.7926
Sharon Mr. Thomas Thyparampil 832.488.0545
Sinai Mr. Philip Mathew 682.246.1255
Tabor Mr. John Varghese 281.746.0005
CHURCH ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES
Choir Mr. Bibin George 713.922.8232
Edavaka Mission Mr. Alexander Jacob 469.982.1576
Senior Fellowship Mrs. Sara Philip 281.889.8566
Sevika Sanghom Mrs. Lata Mathews 832.205.6861
Sunday School Dr. Anita Joy Thomas 630.864.1375
Young Family Fellowship Mr. Ajay Thomas 281.948.5114
Youth Fellowship Mr. Daniel Kalathoor 281.967.0607
Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Christopher George 832.851.3597
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY & MANDALAM MEMBERS
Diocesan Assembly Mr. Binu Pappachan 405.922.5716
Diocesan Assembly Ms. Jewel Zachariah 832.334.8622
Diocesan Assembly Mr. Siju Philip 516.503.5589
Sabha Mandalam Mr. M.G. Mathew 281.857.3088
OTHER ELECTED MEMBERS
IMC Administrator Scheduler - -
IMC Facility Manager Mr. John Varghese 832.938.8664
IMC Facility Manager Mr. John P. Mathew 832.656.1836
Technology Director Mr. Abraham Kurien 832.623.2330
AUDITORS
Auditor
Mr. Sam Thomas 832.938.8664
Auditor
Mr. Aji Daniel 832.846.0763
F R O M T H E V I C A R S D E S K
Dearly beloved in Christ Jesus,
Praise be to Lord God who gives strength to the weary and
increases the power of the weak,and who has offered us these words of
encouragement, Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be
with you wherever you go.
I am grateful to God and the Church for the opportunity to serve
as the Vicar of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Houston. Our new
assignment in this parish poses great challenges as well as holds immense
possibilities. Trusting in Gods abundant grace that has strengthened the
humble servants of God for generations, I commit myself for the
responsibility that God has entrusted. With St Paul, I strive to gather up
faith and say, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
I praise God with you for the ways that God has planted and
nurtured Mar Thoma Church in this part of the world. Specially, I thank God
for Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Houston and its journey of faith spanning
nearly three decades. I thank God for the Bishops, priests and lay people
who have strived hard to build up this church.
I am new to this socio-cultural context, but I do discern from the
testimonies shared that walking the life of faith and living as the people of
God in the North American context in these very challenging times is no
easy task. Meaningful transmission of faith to the younger generation,
specifically those who are born and brought up in this part of the world is no
childs play. It is crucial that we need to address these concerns as we
engage in ministry.
The church is called to empower and strengthen each one of us to
live the life of faith as individuals, families and as a community in relevant
and practical terms. Church is a way of being/becoming. It is a place
where we are trained to become more and more like Christ. If this process
of becoming does not happen, the church becomes merely a social/cultural
gathering. We need to sincerely strive, join together hand in hand to
become the church, the way God wants it to be. I very much need your
sincere prayers, encouragement and support as I minister towards fulfilling
this great task. As a family we will be upholding each other in our prayers.
Prayerful Regards
Rev. Joseph John
J U B I L E E P R O J E C T U P D A T E
A r e a P r a y e r M e e t i n g s
Recreation Center Foundation
AREA PRAYER
GROUPS
Bethel area prayer mtg is arranged to be held on
6/2/24 @ 6 pm @ the residence of Mr. Jojy Itty (ID #
454). Address: 5555 Twin Rivers Ln, Sugarland, TX
Bethlehem area prayer will be held on 6/14/2024 @
7:30 pm @ the residence of Mr. Manosh Thomas, (ID
# 523). Address: 214 Annes way, Stafford, TX
Bethel area prayer meeting is slated to take place on
6/22/24 @ 6 pm @ the residence of Mr. John M.
John (ID # 420). Address: 10 Verona Way Ct., Mis-
souri City, TX
Hebron area prayer meeting is arranged to be held
on 6/23/24 @ 7 pm at the residence of Mr. Koshy
Philipkutty (ID # 349). Address: 43 Glade Park Dr.,
Missouri City, TX
Sinai area prayer meeting will be held on 6/23/24 @
6:30 pm @ the residence of Mr. Philip Mathew (ID #
612). Address: 2005 Rock Praire Ct., Pearland, TX
Construction activities for the Jubilee Project are progressing well and on
schedule. A significant milestone was completed in the last week of May
with the pouring of the foundation for the Recreation Center. Steel col-
umns and beams are being fabricated now. Construction activities will
now focus on bringing utilities to the Jubilee Hall and the Recreation Cen-
ter.
Please continue to support the project financially through new donations
and by paying off your pledges. Also, please participate in the personal
loan initiative which would help us in reducing the loan amount that we
have to borrow from the bank at high interest rate. Above all, please re-
member the project in your daily prayers.
J U N E W E D D I N G A N N I V E R S A R I E S
Alex Varghese & Reena Varghese 1-Jun
Dr. Sam Joseph & Jessy Sam 1-Jun
Abu P. Abraham & Nitya Chacho Mamattil 1-Jun
Thomas K Varughese & Jolly C. Kurian 2-Jun
Praveen Philip Sunny & Nina Pappy Nelson 2-Jun
Mathew Varghese & Annamma Mathew 3-Jun
C.P. Mathews & Sosamma Mathew 3-Jun
Isaac Philip & Bindu Philip 3-Jun
Jayson K. Varghese & Anpu Mathews Varghese 3-Jun
Dennis Mathew & Aleena Susan Mathew 3-Jun
Noble Oommen Keerikattu & Dr. Jessen Ann Rajan 4-Jun
Thomas Varughese & Betty Thomas 4-Jun
C. Thomas Yohannan & Mariakutty Yohannan 5-Jun
Koshy Thekethundyil & Rachelamma Koshy 5-Jun
Jeffery J. Eapen & Nicole Stephen 5-Jun
Anil Abraham & Alina Abraham 5-Jun
Manosh Thomas & Leena Thomas 6-Jun
Varghese Zachariah & Manju Varghese 6-Jun
Koruthu O. Keerikattu & Annie Koruthu 7-Jun
Shaji Sam Melapat & Sheela Melapat 8-Jun
Thomas Mathew & Ancy Thomas 9-Jun
K. J. Abraham & Aleyamma Abraham 9-Jun
Abraham Mathai & Nimmy Annie Abraham 9-Jun
M. G. Philip & Mini M. Philip 10-Jun
Reji K. Varughese & Kunjumol Varughese 11-Jun
John P Abraham & Annamma John 11-Jun
Dr. Sunil V. Cherry & Dr. Mariam Sara Sunil 12-Jun
Koshy Philipkutty & Saramma Philipkutty 13-Jun
Terish Mathew Thomas & Princey Terish Mathew 14-Jun
Shybu Varghese & Swapna Sara Shybu 14-Jun
Vinu Jacob Mathew & Liji Jacob 15-Jun
George K. Chacko & Sosamma George 15-Jun
Sajo Philipose & Sonia Mariam Sajo 16-Jun
Mathew P. Varghese & Mary Mathew 18-Jun
Joel M. John & Jesmi Jacob 19-Jun
William John & Emi Susan John 19-Jun
Mathew C. M. & Molly Mathew 20-Jun
Biju Abraham & Sibi Abraham 22-Jun
Sabu M. George & Manju Moses 22-Jun
Nirmal Mathew, Koruthu & Sherline Rachel David 22-Jun
Alexander Samuel & Lizy Alexander 23-Jun
George Joseph & Annie H. Joseph 24-Jun
Mason Varughese & Anumol P.G 24-Jun
Thomas P. Daniel & Elson Thomas 24-Jun
John Mathew & Beena M. John 25-Jun
Sajan Thankachan John & Merlin Daniel 25-Jun
Mathew O. Keerikattu & Lovely M. Keerikattu 27-Jun
Jeffrin C. Varghese & Soumya Sara Jeffrin 27-Jun
Aji Daniel & Leena Daniel 29-Jun
Varughese M. Varughese & Lally Varughese 30-Jun
Joe Eapen & Mini Eapen 30-Jun
Justin K. Varghese & Sheena Ann Varghese 30-Jun
J U N E 2 0 2 4 B I R T H D A Y S ( c o n t )
Tobin Thomas
12-Jun
Elizabeth James
Sonia E Abraham
Niya Mary Samuel
Rajan Daniel
Priya Samuel
LillyKutty Abraham
Shreya Pappachen
Merlin Abraham Thomas
13-Jun
Leelamma Joseph
Mary Kuriakose
14-Jun
Santhosh J. Kalathra
Arya Leanne Chacko
Binu Benneykutty
Ryan Varghese
15-Jun
Benjamin George Varghese
16-Jun
Labi Varghese
17-Jun
Maisie Raju
Santhosh Eype
Jaden Thomas Cherian
Thomas Daniel
Angela Mariam Johnson
Siju Philip
Bincy Puthenmadathil
Ishara Mathew
Chacho Mathew
Jittin Varghese Thomas
Deenamma Jacob
18-Jun
Annie Philip
Nivin Mathew Thomas
Bobby Thomas
Milan Sabu
Jessica Thomas
Lovely M. Keerikattu
19-Jun
Rachel Mathew
Tammy A. Thomas
Suja Thomas
Edin Jama Sam
Jerin Joy
Aaron Mathew
Cecil Koshy Mathew
Dr. Mathews Ninan
20-Jun
Annamma Thomas
Benzy Bennykutty
Jothan Royce Green
Nathan Royce Green
Vijo Zachariah
21-Jun
Elsy Jose
Dolly Varghese
Christina Ann Varghese
George T. Justin Thadikkal
Celest Jacob
22-Jun
Sara Katelyn Shetti
Joshua J. George
23-Jun
Lijo Zachariah
Grace Mary Thomas
Julia Grace Kuruvila
Dr. Jessie George Shetti
24-Jun
Allen Philip
Rincy Mary Abraham
25-Jun
Jeswin Shibu
Olivia Elizabeth Mathew
Elizabeth Mathew
26-Jun
Demis Manosh Thomas
Libu Varkey
Lalimol John
27-Jun
Julia A. Kuruvilla
Rency Koshy
Caleb Kannethu Eapen
28-Jun
Aliza M. John
Elizabeth Zachariah
Ajit Abraham Koshy
29-Jun
Sneha Susan Roy
Joel Jesson
Krupa Jesson
Sajan Thankachan John
Sajo Philipose
Jezril P. Thomas
30-Jun
Anil Abraham
Bindu George
Aleena Jacob
C o n d o l e n c e s
1. Mrs. Elachiamma Valayil, 94 years old, mother of Mr. Abraham G.
Valayil (ID # 201) of the Sinai area prayer group was called to eternal rest
in Houston, TX.
2. Mrs. Annamma Varughese, 88 years old, mother of Mr. Varghese M.
Varghese (ID # 199) of the Bethlehem area, Mr. Thomas Varghese (ID #
298) of the Sehion area, and the Late Mr. Alexander Varghese (ID # 389)
of the Bethel area prayer group was called to eternal rest in Vennikulam,
Kerala.
3. Mrs. Annamma Philip, 67 years old, sister of Mr. Cherian Abraham (ID
# 141) of the Carmel area prayer group, and cousin of Mr. Jama Sam (ID
# 474) of the Hebron area prayer group was called to eternal rest in Bom-
bay, India.
4.Mr. John Jacob, 83 years old, father of Mr. John Jacob (ID # 390) of the
Jerusalem area prayer group and brother of Mr. John Joshy (ID # 136)
and brother of Mr. Mammen John (ID # 120) was called to eternal rest in
Valangavattam, Kerala.
5. Mrs. Annamma Chandy, 105 years old, grandmother of Mrs. Ani Joji
(ID # 454) of the Bethel area prayer group was called to eternal rest in
Palakkad, Kerala.
6.Mr. Thomas Cherian, 80 years old, father of Mrs. Sindhu George (ID #
368) of the Sehion area prayer group was called to eternal rest in Kochi,
Kerala.
The Vicars and members of the Immanuel Parish express our heartfelt
condolences. Kindly uphold the bereaving family members in your
thoughts and prayers.
Sunday School June 28-30: VBS
CFF June 7: Prayer meeting at 7 pm @ Church
Senior Fellowship June 13: Pakalveedu Fellowship @ 10 am
Yuvajana Sakhyam
June 23: Prayer meeting after church service
June 29: Blood Drive: 9 am - 3 pm
IMAAF June 21: Prayer Meeting @ 7:30 pm at the Church
Sevika Sanghom June 2: Bake sale, after church service
June 15: School of Gamaliel (Adult VBS)
O R G A N I Z A T I O N A N N O U N C E M E N T S
S U N D A Y S C H O O L N E W S
SUNDAY SCHOOL
1. The IMTC VBS will be held from June 28th to June 30th. Theme for
the year is, Camp Firelight: A Summer Camp Adventure with God. The
key verse is Whenever I'm afraid, I put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3.
To register your student, please fill out the form using this QR code --
Registration fees will be $35 per child and may be paid by cash, check, or
Venmo. Our Sunday School's Venmo Account handle is: @IMTC-Sunday
School. Please include your child's name and age with payment.
Please consider signing up to volunteer or teach at this years VBS.
I N T E R - P r a y e r G R O U P B I B L E Q U I Z
C O M P E T I T I O N S
Date of competition: 8/31/2024
Questions will be based on the Book of Amos, Colossians, and St.
James liturgy, from confession onwards”.
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
6/28-6/30 - V B S
8/9-8/11 - Southwest Regional Sports Tournament
8/31 - IMTC Inter-Prayer Group Bible Quiz
9/7 - Parish Picnic @ Kitty Hollow Park, M. City
9/20 - Sunday, 9/22- Parish Convention (Tentative)
10/26 - Auction (Tentative)
11/17 - Parish Day
11/30 —House to House Christmas Caroling
12/24 - Christmas Carol Service
12/30 -12/ 31 Year End Retreat
Sehion area prayer meeting is arranged to be held on Sunday, 6/16/24,
@ 6 pm at the residence of Mr. Thomas Varghese (ID # 298). Address:
5103 Fountain Brook Ln., Sugarland, TX 77479.
A r e a P R A Y E R M E E T I N G S C O N T D .
J U N E 2 0 2 4 B I R T H D A Y S
Aleyamma Jacob
1-Jun
Raju John
Tia Mary John
Ruby Varughese
Mereena John
Nisha V. Samuel
Aby Pappachan
Elizabeth Thomas
Aleyamma Itty
Meffy Ann Thomas
Daisy Cherian
Varghis G. Kattappuram
Miriam Grace Koshy
2-Jun
Mollykutty Abraham
Serena A. Varghese
Dylan Jacob
Grace Sara Reggy
Mariama John
Mariamma J. Thomas
3-Jun
Molly Mathew
Ria Rachel Abraham
Caleb John Eapen
Joshua Samuel Eapen
George Thomas
4-Jun
Faith A. Eapen
Susan Abraham
Alyssa Lynn Kalathoor
Sajeev G. Kutty
Jayden Philip
Mammen John
5-Jun
Philip M. Abraham
Titus Eapen
Sherin D. Thottiyil
Manosh Thomas
Samuel C. Samuel
Philip K Kuttappan
Mariamma Eype
6-Jun
Aby V. George
Anuja George
Khloe Puthenmadathil
Shreya Thomas
Devin M. Sanil
Dr. Christine Mary Abraham
Grace Mathew
7-Jun
Kevin Mathew Koshy
Natan Sam Abraham
Andrew John Kuruvilla
Phaedrus Zamorin Samuel
Mathew P. Easow
8-Jun
Megan Miriam Thomas
Jincy John Abraham
Nathan Daniel
Ian Michael Chacko
9-Jun
Sabrina J. Jacob
Chaise Mathew
Daniel Thomas
10-Jun
Koshy P. Mathew
Jessey Thomas
Thomas M Koshy
11-Jun
Anub Philip
Eason Jubin Samuel