CSI Church, Kuwait

Kuwait CSI Homeland Fellowship 2006, the second annual get-together of former and present members of the St.Peter's CSI Congregation, Kuwait was held on 15th July 2006 at 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at New Seminar Hall of CMS College, Kottayam. 80 registered and other 10-15 non- registered participants attended the meeting.

The meeting started with registration at 9.30 am. Rt. Rev. Dr. Sam Mathew and Rt.Rev.Michael John were the chief guests. The first session was a worship service, printed order of service was distributed to all the participants, which was led by Very Rev.Thomas Samuel and Rt. Rev. Dr. Sam Mathew made the sermon.

A light refreshment and tea were served after the first session.

The second session was started with an opening prayer by Rev.Itty Mathew.
Mr. P.V Abraham Convener of the event welcomed the gathering. The meeting was presided by the Chairman of the meet Very Rev. T. I George. Rt. Rev. Michael John made the inaugural address. The key note address was given by Very Rev.Dr. T. M. John.

During his Inspiring message he reminded that all of us are pilgrims and tourists in this world. He brought out the similarity between the Christian community in Kerala and the olden Jewish community. Both were blessed abundantly by God because they both had made synagogues or churches wherever they went and worshiped Him.

A harmonious quartet was sung by Very Rev. Thomas Samuel, V.Rev.T M John, Rev.Sam Samuel and Rev. Joseph Mathew. Rev. Joseph Mathew blessed the audience with a Malayalam classical song.Mr. P.V Abraham conducted some fancy games and a Bible Quiz.

During the open discussion the participants actively participated and following proposals were made:

1. Help to feed atleast 100 people a day program in Medical College , Trivandrum.
2. Financial assistance to upgrade the fecilities in George Mathen Hospital,Mallappally.
3. Start a mobile Evanjalism unit by our Congregation.
4. Publish a Directory of present and former members of St.Peter's CSI Congregation, Kuwait.
5. Publish and circulate a News Letter of St. Peter's CSI Congregation , Kuwait to its present and former members.

Rev.Abraham C. Prakash informed the meeting the sad demise of Mr. Shaji George,the brother of Mr.Cyriac George. The meeting unanimously extended it's condolences to the bereaved family and Rt. Rev. Michael John led the prayer for the family.

Mr.Chandy Abraham proposed the vote of thanks and Rev.Abraham C. Prakash concluded the meeting with a prayer at 2.00pm. Lunch was served after the meeting.