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11 May 2014 Sunday School - 8AM Holy Communion Service (Eng) - 9AM 18 May 2014 Sunday School - 8AM Holy Communion Service (Mal) - 9AM 25 May 2014 Sunday School - 8AM Holy Communion Service (Eng) - 9AM

04 May 2014 Sunday School - 8AM Holy Communion Service (Mal) - 9AM

23-24 May 2014 Parish Convention 7:30PM

THE LORDS SUPPER

The need (which drives us to [the Lords Supper]) is that sin, devil, and death are always present. The benet is that we receive forgiveness of sins and the Holy Spirit. Here, not poison, but a remedy and salvation is given, in so far as you acknowledge that you need it. Dont say: I am not t today, I will wait a while. This is the trick of the devil. What will you do if you are not t when death comes? Who will make you t then? Say rather: Neither preacher, prince, Pope, nor emperor compels me, but my great need and beyond this, the benet (Luther 1959b)
Luther worried about the infrequency with many Christians came to the Lords Table in His day. Some felt no need, and Luther sternly cautioned them that such an attitude was a clear indication of peril. When ones

spirit is not troubled by the consciousness of sin and experiences no hunger for mercy and reconciliation, then one is desperately in need of grace. At such times we are the least competent judges of our condition and must be sinners by faith, that is, we must take Gods Word as to the depth of our brokenness and alienation. One does not determine when to be baptized according to the strength of ones faith, nor does wait until one feels deserving to come to the Lords Table. The sacrament does not demand righteousness, it imparts it; it creates the faith it requires. Humility in this instance may not serve us well. Our conviction of unworthiness may foster the drive to make ourselves t and thus to assume some responsibility for our own salvation, to merit in some small measure the benets bestowed by the sacrament. Time

and again Luther reminds us that God doesnt give grace on such terms. When we look at yourself and see our great need, let it turn us to Christ, not in on ourselves. Let it carry us to the table, not drive us away. Forgiveness of sin and the gifts of the Spirit wait for us there, the very things we need to be t for service and salvation. Gracious Lord Jesus, teach us to know our great need, bring us to your table, and ll us with your grace. Amen. May our good God bless you all, With prayerful regards,

Mothy Achen

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C H U RC H S ERV I C E & A REA A C O L Y TES
Date 04 May 2014 (Malayalam) 11 May 2014 (English) Theme Invitation to Christs Hospitality Communion with Risen Christ in daily life 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Prayer Group Joondalup & Gen.18:1-10 Rom.12:9-16 Heb.13:1-8 North of River (combined) Exo.40:34-38 2Tim.2:1-13 Phil.3:8-16 Canning Vale

18 May 2014 (Malayalam)

Christ the Way, Truth and Life

Exo.14:10-20

Acts.16:19-34

1John.1:1-10

Willetton

25 May 2014 (English)

Mission as sharing Christ Students Sunday-

Micah.4:1-7

1 John.5:1-12

Phil.4:4-9

Murdoch

01 Jun 2014 (Malayalam)

Wisdom and Knowledge; gifts of God

Prov.1:1-12

Jam.3:13-18

2Pet.1:1-11

Fremantle

A REA P RA Y ER G RO UP M EETIN G S
Area Prayer Group Canning Vale Fremantle Joondalup Murdoch North of River Willetton TBA 03 May at 6:30PM TBA TBA TBA 10 May at 6:00PM Date & Time Venue (residence of) TBA Mr Raja Gopal & Mrs Suja TBA TBA TBA Mr Abraham Mathew (Aji) & Vanaja Representative Mr Shibu Jacob Mrs Reny Mathews Mr Soney Titus Mr Kurian Parayil Mr Joji Varghese Mr Philin Philip

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NEWS FR OM YOU R P A RI S H M I N I S T RIE S
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Youth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 04:00pm at the residence of a parish member. Encourage all youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Mr Davis Mathews (youth@perthmarthoma.org.au). SUNDAY SCHOOL Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Sonia Joseph for further details (sunday-school@perthmarthoma.org.au). EDAVAKA MISSION Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month. For further details, please contact Mr Reji Mathew. PARISH CHOIR Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr. Ginsu Ninan (choir@perthmarthoma.org.au). SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP Senior Citizens Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 12:00pm at the residence of a parish member. For further details, please contact Mr Retnarajan. SEVIKA SANGHAM Sevika Sangham meets once every two month at the residence of a parish member. Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the Sevika Sangham. For further details, please contact Mrs Mary John (sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).

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UP COMING P A RIS H EV ENTS
PARISH GENERAL BODY MEETING (EDAVAKA SANGHAM) There will be Parish General Body Meeting 0n Sunday 18 May 2014 chaired by our President and Vicar Rev Mothy Varkey. The agenda for the meeting will be advised in the following weeks. PARISH CONVENTION 2014 WHEN: 23 - 24 May 2014 WHERE: Murdoch University Worship Centre SPEAKER: Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan PARISH DAY 2014 WHEN: 25 May 2014 WHERE: Murdoch University Worship Centre GUEST SPEAKER: Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan FIRST COMMUNION SERVICE WHEN: 25 May 2014 during the Holy Communion Service WHERE: Murdoch University Worship Centre CELEBRANT: Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan

NEW AR R I V A L S - C O N G RA T U L A T IO N S
Our Parish members Shyju Thomas & Gimcy Rachel George are blessed with a baby girl, Irene Shyju on Saturday 5th April 2014. Please uphold the family in your prayers. The Parish congratulate them with the new arrival and pray that God Almighty will bless the family abundantly.

For Your Prayers Pray for our Parish, Vicar and the members; Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities; Pray for the upcoming Parish Convention and Parish Day 2014 events; Pray for the upcoming National Youth Camp 2014; Pray for our Sunday School kids and teachers; Pray for this nation and its government; Pray for world peace and for all war torn countries; and Pray for the kids and youth of our parish for them to have a blessed and God fearing future.
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B I R TH D A Y - M A Y 2 0 1 4
Mary Toms (1 May) Prinsu Ann Mathew (1 May) Vanaja Abraham (3 May) Lija John (5 May) Kavitha Mathew (6 May) Kevin Viji (7 May) Elizabeth John (9 May) Neeta Sanju (11 May) Sajan Mathew Jacob (13 May) Mathew John (13 May) Danyl Mathews (13 May) Philipose Raji Valliparambil (14 May) Harsh Abraham Titus (14 May) Mary John (15 May) Mathews Jacob (16 May) Michelle Anna Thomas (17 May) Reji Mathew (20 May) Joe Philip (20 May) Shalene Thomas (20 May) Roy Thomas (21 May) Susan Mary Philp (22 May) Jeremy Mathews (23 May) Dr Vijay Lazar (23 May) Preeya Alex (24 May) Shibu Mathew (25 May) Jaya Mathew (25 May) Thomas Mathew Nediyakalayil (Anil) (25 May) Dr Ravi Mathew (27 May) Aaron Joseph Vaidyan (27 May) Ann Mary Mathew (28 May) Sigimol A J (29 May) Shauna Rivya Jacob (29 May) Aby Mathew (30 May) Soney Titus (30 May) Philip Ramacha (Shijo) (30 May) Asha Binu (30 May) Prasad Mathew (31 May) Pradip John (31 May) Babu Philip (31 May) Soosan Titus M (31 May)

God Created You with his own hands; He Knows your name and your thoughts; He Blesses you with life, with love; And the joy of another year to know him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

WED D IN G A N N IV ERS A RY - M A Y 201 4

George Oommen & Mary Oommen (3 May) Joji Varghese & Aswathy Joji (6 May) Pradip John & Lija John (4 May ) Dr. Abu Abraham & Sapna Abraham (8 May) Joseph Vaidyan & Sonia Joseph (10 May) K K Verghese & Thankamma Verghese (19 May) Dr Roy Varghese & Dr Ann Kochiyil Abraham (20 May) Dr Sajan Thomas & Dr Mary Binsu Abraham (23 May) Shaji Mathews & Anu Mathews (24 May)

May the Almighty God continue to bless your family more and more in the coming years. May you be an inspiration and example for others in the days to come. WISHING ALL CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

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Messenger Notes
Please feel free to drop in your comments and suggestions regarding our Parish Messenger at admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. We are looking for articles to be published in our monthly newsletter. Those who can write articles, poems, drawings (kids) please contact the Webmaster at admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. This is another opportunity to use our God given talents for the Glory of God.

PARISH FAMILY CONTRIBUTION BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

the National Australia Bank

PARISH BUILDING FUND BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136 Account# - 865 285 498

BSB - 086 136 Account# - 195 940 763

preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.

For more information, please contact Rev Mothy Varkey (Vicar) Mob: 0426 283 829 Landline: 08 6161 6797 email: vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au Mr Christy Tom (Secretary) Mob: 0431 479 134 email: secretary@perthmarthoma.org.au Webmaster email: admin@perthmarthoma.org.au

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