What is worship?

This Sunday(3rd May 2009), Rev.Samuelkutty(Bethel Bible College, Punalur, Kerala) was our main speaker. His sermon was about Worship, which itself was Bible study about that topic

Key Reference : 2 Chronicles 7:1-3
1 And when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from Heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices. And the glory of the LORD filled the house.
2 And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD's house.
3 And when all the sons of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD on the house, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, saying, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever.

1. Worship is : Glorifying God or Praising God for who He is.
This can happen only when we understand the power of God and know Him fully.

Why we need to Praise?
Psalms 71:22-23 - He redeemed us
Rev 5:9-10
2 Chron 20:22
Acts 16:25-26

2. Worship is : Giving thanks to God for His mercies
Psalms 103:2-3

3. Worship is : Giving ourselves unto God
As a holy sacrifice and offering
Romans 12:1
Sacrifice must be
- Holy
- Live
-Pleasing or Acceptable
Malachi 1:13-14

When God is pleased, God will send His fire from heaven

4. Worship is : Prostrating before the God
Worship starts with praise and ends with prostration

Rev 1:17
Rev 5:9

Put down all your crowns and prostrate before God.

Worshiping God becomes meaningful only when all the above four points come together.

We bid farewell to...

This Sunday(February 1, 2009) three of our friends from Apollo hospital bid farewell to us. Br:Jomy, Sis:Saimol, Sis:Grace decided to move back to kerala . They were with us for the last 3,4 and 5 years. All three of them explained about how Lord blessed them through this Church.

They were a blessing to the Church.
A.G.Thomas prayed for these three beloved friends.
We wish them the very best for their future and pray that Lord bless them and use them for His kingdom wherever they go.

Reply came - after 13 years

Last saturday(August 25, 2007) evening, we had baptism service in our church. This was arranged on a very short notice. Mathew Abraham's family( Sheela ammama, Shemi & Temi) obeyed Lord's command by taking water baptism. According to Mathew uncle, every one and he specifically was praying for this for the last 13 years. 13 years!!!. That's a long period. But if we pray without ceasing, Lord will surely answer our prayers. Because He is a God who answers prayers. This is a proof of that.

Uphold this family in your prayers. Let this step of faith change the entire atmosphere of that family.

Worship started in new Church Hall- August19, 2007

This Sunday(August 19, 2007), we started sunday worship service in the newly constructed church hall . This was dedicated on August 15, 2007.It looks good and sound proofing is also very effective. The only issue we have to handle now is the humidity/heat issues. The worship service is really spirit moving and new church hall is almost full , specially on ladies side.

This sunday two more people took water baptism. Amal(Evg.Saju Pappen's elder son ) and another sister witnessed Lord publicly by taking water baptism. Its a great step that they took and Lord will honor them. Pastor P.M.Georgekutty baptised them and he was the main speaker today. He spoke from Acts 9:10-11. Mainly talking about the personalities Judas(who accepted Saul in his House) and Ananias(who prayed for Saul and baptised Saul). We need such personalities in todays church who is open to Lord's calling and command, whatever it may be.

Important events today
1. Baptism
2. Showing Documentary made about church history(this was shown on August 15)
3. Lords Table
4. Introducing new members and their testimonies(Today we have Br.Danny(Quatar Airways), Varghes Uncles relatives from Kerala, Br.Jai's in-laws from Kerala, Our Pastor's parents from Kerala)
5. Sunday School - Ground floor
6. Message by Pastors's pappa, Pr. P.M.Georgekutty
After Service we also had
7. Session with Sunday School Teachers by Pr. P.M.George
8. Discussion about making church website ready and assigned responsibilities
9. Birthday celebration of Moncy

Then every one moved to Varghese Uncle's new house located near Suchitra for its dedication. It was completely a busy day but ended with delicious food from Varghese Uncle's house.

Happy Birthday Moncy

August 19, 2007 was our dear Moncy's birthday. We celebrated his birthday after the Sunday service. He is presently serving the Lord in Hitec city.

Happy Birthday Moncy