CSI Church, Kuwait

CSI Kuwait Meet 2005

Aim: To establish a fellowship for former and present members of CSI Congregation in Kuwait.

Vision: To serve God, Church and mankind with the God given resources and talents.

About the previous meeting
The meeting started with registration at 9 am and a light refreshment
was served. A singing session was conducted from 9.30 am to 10.00 am led by Rev. Viji Varghese Eapen, Rev. Shaji M. Johnson, Very Rev. Thomas Samuel with musical team.

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.