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India Mission Trip 2010 Report

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:09:56 PST

By God’s grace, our Diocese was able to send 4 members of our Youth Fellowship and 1 chaplain to visit India in May of 2010 during the Mar Thoma Centenary Students’ Conference. Following the conference, the visit continued in to various mission fields entrusted to the care of the Mar Thoma Church. It was a fruitful experience and we hope the following will provide readers with a good outline of the trip’s highlights.

Tribute to Mrs. Saramma- One of the first believers of Hoskote Mission

Thu, 20 May 2010 07:58:07 PST

Abrahamappa and Saramma were the first believers of the Hoskote Mar Thoma Mission Field. They both were from Gonakanahally village,10km away from Hoskote Town. The Hoskote Mar Thoma Mission field was established in June 1947 near Bangalore City in Karnataka. This couple were the first who willingly came forward and accepted Christ. They took up the names Abraham and Sarah (earlier known as Narashimaham appa and Pilla amma). They were baptized on 9th December, 1956.

Folsom House

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:39:49 PST

The mission draws our attention to a culture which was assaulted, unfairly treated and crushed by those invaders who were open heartily welcomed by the native people of this land .They called them ‘Indians’, and uprooted them from their lands.

India Mission Trip -- 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:38:12 PST

The 2009 India Mission Trip conducted as per the decision of the Diocesan Council of North America and Europe, was a great blessing and wonderful experience for the participants involved. The Tour commenced on Oct 5th 2009 and was completed by Oct 18th 2009. There were a total of 6 participants (2 youths and 4 adults), .Throughout the tour, we strongly experienced God’s providence and grace.

INDIA MISSION

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:31:14 PST

The following participants of the India Mission tour – 2009 have reached Delhi, India. They met the Diocesan Bishop. Rt.Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos and the Diocesan Secretary Rev. Jayan Thomas.

Mission Activities of the Diocese of North America & Europe

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:01:40 PST

By the grace of God, the mission board of North America & Europe has been able to make significant progress in the planning and development of the mission programs. Besides the numerous local parish mission initiatives, the Diocese focuses its mission programs and activities in the following areas:

2009 Native American VBS Mission at Mt. Vernon, Alabama

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:54:31 PST

Camp E.D.G.E (Experience and Discover God Everywhere) was the theme of this year’s Native American VBS held at Mt. Vernon, Alabama, from June 15-20, 2009. Our Diocesan Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius, Rev. Jai Varghese, Vicar of the Atlanta Mar Thoma Church, along with a team of 30 volunteers under the leadership of Mr. O.C. Abraham participated in this week-long event, which was attended by nearly 150 children and youth.