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KTMCC 1st HOMELAND FAMILY CONFERENCE - 19th July 2008 |
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KTMCC which began 55 years ago had its First Homeland Family Conference on Saturday, 19 July, 2008 at Hebronpuram, Kumbanad, Kerala. The meeting began at 10.30 am with prayer of Pastor K. P. Mathew. The convener of HFC Mr. T. John Mathew welcomed the guests and the members. He read the scripture portion, ‘This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ Psalm 118: 24. Inaugural message was given by The Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrisostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan. In his speech he specified that the most wanted need of man is not fame or wealth, but, God. KTMCC President Mr. Jacob Thomas who presided the meeting, in his introductory speech read from 1 Cor 12:27 –‘Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.’ He reminded that we members are one body in Christ and should stand together for the healthy growth of the Church. Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians chapter 13 was read by Mr. P. T. Thomas. The main message was given by IPC Senior Minister Pastor T. S. Abraham. Message was based from the book of Daniel 1: 8. He encouraged the audience to stand firm for the Lord wherever God has placed you. Praise and worship session was led by Mr. K. Jacob John and team. The former and present members of the KTMCC Choir blended their voices harmoniously which reminded of their past performances at the National Evangelical Church in Kuwait. Children entertained the audience with beautiful songs. Introducing the family members and also giving out the mementos was done together by Mr. George Mathew and Mr. T. John Mathew. Mementos were presented to 35 members who were 70 years and above. Later, at the business meeting, the members who attended the conference unanimously supported to conduct such family conferences in the years ahead. Mr. T. John Mathew, Mr. George Mathew and Mr. K.T. Joshua where elected as committee members to organize the conference in the coming year. The general body authorized them to co-opt more members to help them in the smooth function of the conference. The meeting came to an end with vote of thanks by Mr. K.P.Koshy and prayer & benediction by Mr. C. V. Samuel. Members
from Kannur (North) and Nagercoil (South) traveled all the way to
meet at the centre point Kumbanad (Central Travancore) to refresh
their old friendship. A group photo was taken and was followed by
traditional Kerala lunch which was enjoyed by both young and old.
All who came dispersed by 3 pm excited and promising to meet at the
next Homeland Family Conference……Click
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