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Our Vicar

Rev. James M. Koshy Veeramala

Phone: +91 75589 10885
Email: veeramalaachen@gmail.com

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Grace and peace to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

It is with a heart full of joy that I greet you through this edition of the 'Bethel Herald'. The warm reception of our revived printed newsletter has been a tremendous encouragement, and I am deeply grateful for your positive response. This tangible connection within our Parish family is a true blessing. I congratulate the team behind making this a meaningful one.

We are living in a time of significant change within our nation's social fabric. As minority communities, including Christians, face growing challenges, we are called to respond not with fear, but with a deeper, more sincere commitment to Christ and His mission. Let us hold in steadfast prayer our brothers and sisters across the country who endure persecution for their faith. In prayerful vigilance, we must also cherish and uphold the constitutional freedoms and rights granted to us-precious gifts from God that we are entrusted to protect. In this situation, may we be a community known for our strong faith, our united love, and our courageous witness to the hope we have in Christ.

As we step into the final quarter of the year, our hearts overflow with gratitude for God's unceasing grace and faithful guidance. Our Bethel Mar Thoma family is poised for a vibrant season of thanksgiving, celebration, and spiritual renewal.

We give thanks for the dedicated ministries of our Parish organizations. Following last month's beautiful celebrations for Sevika Sanghom Day and Senior Citizen's Day, we now look forward to the special days for the Edavaka Mission, Yuvajana Sakhyam, and Sunday School. These events are a testament to their faithful work in nurturing our Parish through worship, witness, and service. I encourage everyone to participate prayerfully and support these vital ministries.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming celebrations:

Harvest Festival (October 12): Let us gather in a spirit of joyful thanksgiving to offer the firstfruits of our labor unto the Lord. May our collective offering be a generous reflection of our gratitude for His abundant provision.

Parish Convention & Family Sunday (October 31 - November 2): This will be a sacred time for spiritual rejuvenation and a renewal of our family commitments to faith. Let us unite in prayer and reflection to draw nearer to God and to one another.

And then as the Advent Season begins, let us prepare our hearts to welcome the birth of our Savior with expectant hope and profound joy. Our Christmas programs in December will be beautiful opportunities to reflect Christ's light in our community and rejoice together in His coming.

We will conclude the year gathered in worship, thanking God for His countless mercies and committing ourselves anew to His faithful hands for the year ahead.

Let us move forward together - rooted in faith, abounding in love, and steadfast in hope.

Yours in Christ's service,

Rev. James M. Koshy Veeramala
Vicar


Meet Our Vicars.

Rev. James M. Koshy Veeramala Vicar & President

Phone: +91 75589 10885
Email: veeramalaachen@gmail.com

Rev. Joseph Ayrookuzhy Vice President - Clergy

Phone: +91 98801 70848
Email: ayrukuzhyachen@gmail.com