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hearts in those words that have echoed this cry of all of us in our tunnel of despair, I do believe; help thou the Saviour. This life energy of produces companionship in prayer. Lord, we want you to live in your love. Your love for us promises a life of prayer like yours because it is yours alone to give. We cannot make it on our own. We can listen to your promises in Pauls letter to the

unbelief! It is the paradox of our livesMy dear brothers and sisters in Christ, When an honest soul examines himself in the light of the Scriptures, he soon nds that faith is just what seems to be lacking in his prayers. It says that he should ask in faith, nothing doubting. He does just the opposite a double It is essential for us that we got the words of Jesus to get the rst-hand information believing and doubting. But only when we come to Jesus in our helplessness and hear His radical answer, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth only then do we give way and confess that Jesus must also create faith in us.

Philippians: have no anxiety about anything, but in

everything by prayer and supplication thanksgiving let with your

minded man, unstable in all his ways. He is in distress, helpless; and he prays (Hallesby 1931) Hallesby reminds us of the many times that Jesus says Your faith has saved you. And what did that faith look like? It was simply coming to Jesus and pleading their distress before Him, whether it was physical or spiritual or both. It is given a clear image for our doubting

requests be made known to God (Phil.4:6). Amen. May the God of peace bless us all. With love and care, Mothy Achen

about prayer and faith. Out of this springs all the wealth of Acts and the Epistles that are constant resources and strength for our lives in prayer. When we keep

ourselves in the words of our Lord and the words of the apostles, we understand that the energy for the life of prayer comes for the love of
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SERVICE SCHEDULE

Parish Activities and Events

Sunday School Sunday school on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Venue: Murdoch University Worship Centre (Near Car park # 5) Time: 9:00 AM Sevika Sangham Area Prayer Meetings The Sevika Sangham members get together for fellowship once in every three months. A General Body meeting will be held on 17th June 2012. Please contact Ms. Shushana George for more details. Edavaka Mission Edavaka Mission meetings are held on 4th Saturdays of every month. Please contact Mr. Sam Koshy for details. Senior Citizens Fellowship Senior Citizens Fellowship meeting will be held on 23rd June 2012 at 12:00 PM. Please contact Mrs. Mary John for more details. Yuvajan Sakhyam Yuvajana Sakhyam meeting will be held third Saturday of every month. Please contact Mr. Vitty Jacob for more details. At the residence of Mr Shiju Mathews on 9th June 2012 at 6:30 PM. Please contact Mr. Raja Gopal for more info. North of River At the residence of Mr Viji Oommen on 17th June 2012 at 4:00 PM. Please contact Mr. Sajan Jacob for more info. South of Leach Highway At the residence of Mr Renchi Mathews on 3rd June 2012 at 6:00 PM. Please contact Mr. Shaji Mathews for more info. North of Leach Highway At the residence of Mr Shibu Jacob on 17th June 2012 at 6:00 PM. Please contact Mr. Jinu Johnson for more info. Freo & Others Parish Choir Regular practice sessions of the Parish Choir are conducted after the Sunday service at Murdoch University Worship Centre. Please contact the Choir Co-coordinator Mr. Philin Philip for more information.

Bible Study & Sunday School on all Sundays at 9:00AM before the Holy Communion Services. 03 June 2012 Holy Communion Service in Malayalam - 10:00AM 10 June 2012 Holy Communion Service in English - 10:00AM 10 June 2012 - Kaisthana Samithi Meeting 17 June 2012 Holy Communion Service in Malayalam - 10:00AM 24 June 2012 Holy Communion Service in English - 10:00AM. Visit of Rev Sibu Pallichira, Secretary of Bishop Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa. Venue: Murdoch University Worship Centre (near Car Park 5)

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Birthdays June 2012

Shushana Gijohn George (1 June) Dr. Jinu Mary Eappen (2 June) Gijohn George (4 June) Renu Bibu Thomas (7 June) Varughese Komattu Mathews (8 June) Evelin Aby Mathew (11 June) Davis Renchi Mathews (14 June) Samuel Francis (15 June) Parukkuty Raman (17 June) Keerthi Mathew (21 June) Betty Jocelyn Jose (24 June) Anushka Liza Philip (26 June) Sosamma Varghese (27 June) Jermy Koshy (27 June) Dr Ann Kochiyil Abraham (29 June) Molly Komattu Mathews (30 June)

Wedding Anniversaries June 2012

Anish Thomas Varghese & Betty Jocelyn Jose (14 June) Viji Oommen & Shiney Thomas (19 June) Dr Roy Varghese & Dr Ann Abraham (20 June)

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!!

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 THE CELEBRANTS HAPPY WEDDING

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Messenger Notes: Please inform the Vicar or Secretary for any corrections or suggestions regarding the Parish Messenger. For any items to be included in the upcoming editions of the Parish Messenger, please contact Secretary.

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