My Beloved in Christ,

I would like to bring to your attention of some important days of August. During the month of August we have the feast of Transfiguration of Christ (August 6th). The event of transfiguration was an indication of the glory of Jesus though his passion and death. Through this event God acknowledged that Jesus was really the Messiah who is assigned to redeem the people from sin. The feast of transfiguration indicates us to be participate in His ministry in all satiations and live for the fulfillment of the kingdom of God.

According to Mar Thoma Church, August 15th observed as a very special day. For the first time Abraham Malpan used Malayalam liturgy in Holy Communion in 1835, that means this August 15th is the 175th year. Let us thank God for Mar Thoma Sabha and the liturgy which is given in our language.

August 15 is celebation the independence day of our mother country of India. Let us pray for India and restored the ethics and values. This year the month of August the Malayalees are celebrating the Onam festival. The theme of the Onam is the celebration of prosperity, truth, and justice.

On August we will have our V.B.S from 18, 19, 20, and 22. Our family picnic is on 7th August 2010. I expect all members will participate in that event.

The renovation of the church is almost finished. I hope the 3rd Sunday (15th of Aug) we could worship there. I seek your prayer and cooperation in this matter. We are facing severe financial crisis. I know your financial situation. The schools are going to open so we have to spend lot of money for our children. All this time I know the members of our church are giving so much money for the renovation, but again I request you to co-operate in this situation.
 
Thank You, God Bless You.
Yours,
Benjaminachen