Detroit Mar Thoma Church

Edavaka Mission

We offer praise and glory to the Lord Almighty who enabled us to carry out the activities of the Edavaka Mission during the year 2007. The Office bearers for the year 2007 were Mr. Samuel Philip (Secretary), Mr. K. K. George (Treasurer), Mr. Varghese Abraham (Prayer Group I), Mr. Anil George, (Prayer Group II), Mr. P. K. Thomaskuty (Prayer Group III) and Mrs. Molly Paul (Lady Representative).

The regular monthly fellowship meetings were held on the third Saturday of each month. These meetings provided us the opportunity for fellowship intercessory prayer for the sick and needy people and Bible study. Our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr.Euyakim Mar Coorilos attended the combined meeting of the Edavaka Mission and Sevika Sangam on Saturday March 10th 2007 and Thirumeni expressed his satisfaction on the activities of the Edavaka Mission. The Parish retreat was arranged by the Edavaka Mission on October 27th, Saturday, as a preparation for the Family Sunday celebrated the next day. The theme for the retreat was 'The Family'. Rev.Philip Varghese presided over the function, Rev. Shaji K. Thomas (Vicar) gave the first talk, giving a Biblical perspective; the second talk was given Dr. Leela Cherian on 'Family a Sociological and Psychological Perspective'. These presentations were well presented and were a blessing for all the people who attended.
 

During the year 2007 the Edavaka Mission continued the Educational assistance to the poor and needy students hi Kerala and Karnataka. This year also we continued the support for a Mission field under the Chennai-Bangalore Diocese. The Mission field is at Korratigiri, near Tumkur, Karnataka State; Rev. Mathew Philip is the Missionary and Mr. Ramesh is the Evangelist. Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius expressed his appreciation to the Edavaka Mission and the whole Parish for the assistance we provided to the Mission field and expressed his hope that we will continue the assistance in the coming years.

I take this opportunity to express thanks to our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos for His guidance and blessings; to our Vicars Rev. K. T. Abraham and Rev. Shaji K. Thomas for their valuable leadership and support ; Rev. P. Chacko, Rev. Philip Varghese and Rev. M. P. Yohannan for their service and guidance. The Edavaka Mission is grateful to Dr. Leela Cherian for her in-depth presentation during the Family Retreat and I express my heartfelt thanks to her. The Edavaka Mission is grateful to all the members who kept us in their prayers and wholeheartedly contributed and supported the activities.

May the Almighty Lord lead us and guide us in the coming years.

Mr. Samuel Philip (Secretary)