Baptized to the Newness of Life

Romans 6:1-10   Do you know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death… (Romans 6:3)   Baptism is the entry point to Christ. God’s initiative and people’s positive response leads one to partake in salvation. Salvation … [Read more…]

Announcements – July 15, 2018

Worship Services Next Sunday: July 22 – Holy Qurbana service in English at 10:15 AM Sunday School There will be no Sunday School for summer starting next Sunday July 1st until Sept 2nd. Weekly Prayers Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Church. Fasting prayer on Friday at 10:30 AM at Church. Prayer Fellowship … [Read more…]

Chosen to Witness

1 Peter 2:10-12   Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. (1 Peter 2:10)   First Peter has the appearance of being a real letter because of its profuse use of baptismal liturgy. It has been considered as … [Read more…]

Disciple, A Servant

John 13:1-11   After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. (John 13:5)   When we look into the context of the passage, the end of Jesus’ ministry on earth is very clearly portrayed. The last night of … [Read more…]

The Caring Shepherd

Psalms 23   “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me”. (Psalms 23:4)   We live in the world, which gives us more tension and pressure. Meditating on the theme caring shepherd in psalm 23 gives us … [Read more…]

Called and Empowered

Jeremiah 1:4-8   “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” [Jeremiah 1: 5]   There is no obligation in this world like the obligation of being trusted. It is impossible to fail or let down … [Read more…]

Beware of False Teachers

2 Peter 2:1-7   “Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.” (2 Peter 2:3)   As a college mathematics educator, it is my responsibility to ensure that the lessons I prepare are accurate and presented in a way that leads to a more complete understanding of the … [Read more…]

Announcements – July 8, 2018

Worship Services Next Sunday: July 15 – Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 10:15 AM Sunday School There will be no Sunday School for summer starting next Sunday July 1st until Sept 2nd. Weekly Prayers Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Church. Fasting prayer on Friday at 10:30 AM at Church. Prayer Fellowship … [Read more…]

The Wounded Healer

2 Corinthians 4: 1-10 “Since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart… we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. “(2 Corinthians 4: 1,5) To be effective witnesses in our daily life requires obedience when no one … [Read more…]

Priesthood: The anointed Ministry

Exodus 40:12-16 Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting… wash them with water. Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest (Exodus 40: 12-13). Priesthood among the people of God was a divine command and initiation. God wanted … [Read more…]