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The second session of the meeting started with an opening
prayer by Rev. Abraham C. Prakash, former Vicar of the St.
Peter's CSI Congregation Kuwait. Mr. Cyriac George, Convener
of the event welcomed the guest and participants. The meeting
was presided by Very Rev. T.I. George former Vicar of the
St. Peter's CSI Congregation, Kuwait. The Presiding Bishop
of Madhya Kerala Diocese, Rt. Rev. Thomas Samuel inaugurated
the meeting. In his inaugural address he said much possibilities
were awaited for this fellowship and the Diocese will give
its full support for it whether for missionary works like
Charkari Mission, charity and any development or spiritual
work.
The key note address was given by Rt. Rev. Dr. Sam Mathew,
former Bishop of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese. In his address
he stressed the importance of full submission to God for the
success of this fellowship. A worship and sermon was conducted
by Very Rev. Thomas Samuel which was refreshing and inspiring
to the participants. He stressed the importance of dedication,
obedience and dependence in God's mercy for the success of
our life.
Rev. Sam Samuel and Rev. Prof. Itty Mathew give the felicitations
and Very
Rev. T.I. George the presidential address. An open discussion
in which all participants were involved and the following
proposals were made by the participants.
1. This fellowship must be conducted every year preferably
in the middle of July.
2. It can be conducted at a picnic spot.
3. The local committee in co-ordination with CSI Church in
Kuwait will initiate the future programs.
Proposals for the fellowship:
1. Missionary work like that of Charkari Mission fully sponsored
by CSI Churches in Kuwait.
2. Help for Aids / Cancer patients
3. Help for the Poor and needy
4. Help for housing / marriage
5. Interactive Old age home.
6. Assistance in monitoring projects / other needs
7. Hospital development / assistance.
The participants proposed to have a committee to convene the
program for the coming year. Names of the committee members
are:
Very Rev. T.I. George, Chairman Tel: 0481 238 1944 Mob: 9349481221
All the vicars of CSI St. Peter's Congregation, Kuwait as
ex-official members.
Mr. P. V. Abraham, Tel. 0481 2381922 mob 9447138794
Mr. Kunjummen V. Varghese, Tel. 0468 2257497
Mr. P. M. Philip, Tel. 0468 2362199
Mr. John Mathew, Tel. 0469 2780026
Mrs. Mariamma John, Tel. 0481 2572168, Mob. 9388600240
Mrs. Leela Philip, Tel. 0481 2581978, Mob. 9847053578
It was resolved to co-opt a minimum of 2 members who were
from CSI Kuwait of other dioceses for this committee. Mr.
Varghese Koshy proposed a vote of thanks and Rev. Sam Samuel
concluded the meeting with prayers at 1.30 pm.
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