HTCSI TABLOID

MARCH 2011 Issue No. 03

“Do not fear, for I have re-

deemed you; I have called you
by name, you are mine. When
you pass through the waters, I
will be with you; and through
the rivers, they shall not over-
whelm you; when you walk
through fire you shall not be
burned, and the flame shall not
consume you.”
Isaiah 43:1-2.

"But you, Lord, are a compas-

sionate and gracious God, slow
to anger, abounding in love and
faithfulness." Psalm 86:15

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"Between three and six o'clock in the morning, Jesus came to them, walking
on the water" (Matthew 14:25, NCV).
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Last week was testing of my faith as I received the scary radiology report. I got
the shock of my life and the following three days were the darkest days of my life.
Several questions came to my mind. But God answered all my questions with a
solid answer, when I received the whole body bone scan report. The faith in me
has come out stronger than ever.

Faith is the ability to trust what we cannot see. John Shedd says, "A ship in harbor
is safe--but that is not what ships are built for." Faith is willing to take risks,
embrace the unseen and step away from the safety of the shore. We fear the
outcome or don't understand the step God has asked us to take. Did you know that
the African impala can jump to a height of over ten feet and cover a distance of
greater than thirty feet? Yet these magnificent creatures can be kept in any zoo by
a three-foot wall. The animals will not jump if they cannot see where their feet
will land.

Many people falter at the point of believing that God is willing to work in their
lives. Faith believes that God is not only able but also willing. The disciples had
personally witnessed God's willingness to save His children Israel. Yet, in Mat-
thew 14, we find them in a boat, caught in a storm, afraid and still questioning
God's willingness to rescue them. Jesus came to the disciples, walking on the
water, between three and six o'clock in the morning, the darkest time of the night.

I was relating my situation to the time that the disciples had in the boat, waiting
for Jesus to show up. I imagine the questions and complaints that were flying.
"Why would Jesus send us out here, knowing the waves were high? Where is He?
Why is He waiting so long to rescue us? Can't He just calm the waves like He did
before? I ministered all day long and this is my reward? Is He really coming? All
these questions sounded very real and appropriate in my situation too.

We are quick to believe the lie that God is angry with us and as a result, will not
bless our life or meet our needs. The truth is that God is willing and waiting to
pour out His favor and blessings on a life of faith. Hebrews tells us that faith al-
ways honors God and God always honors faith. "Without faith no one can
please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he
rewards those who truly want to find him" (Hebrews 11:6 NCV). I think part
of the problem is that we don't know how to define "blessing." A blessing is not
always easy, painless, simple, comfortable or expected. A
blessing at times comes, wrapped in the mystery of darkness.
I have learned this truth. As we cry out in pain, when
darkness is closing in, just as the Disciples did, He comes!
Cry with that tiny seed of faith, knowing that He is not only
able, but willing to come. Just a step away from that shore. He will
come to meet you. God bless you.
George Joseph Achen
 Worship Service Line up for the month.

Readings and Readers Peace Offertory

6h March 7th Sunday before Easter

Theme: Restoration & Redemption
1st Less. Iss.44:21-28 Kurien M Kurien
Psalm 6 Trifeena James Mannil I Mathew Binu Thomas
2nd Less. Acts 20:13-35 Jessy George
& Shaini
Gospel : Matt.8:5-13 & Amy Mathew George

Lenten Season 9th March Ash Wednesday

Theme: The Cross: the sign of reconcili-
ation

1st Less: Micah 2:1-13 Bobby Tharian Warden

Warden
Psalm 51 Lisha Jacob
2nd Less.1Thes.4:1-12William George
Gospel : John 3:13-21

13th March 6th Sunday before Easter

Theme: Cleansing Power of Christ
Eapen PC & Jacob Davidson
1st Less. Zech.13:1-9 Rejoy Varghese Elsy Eapen & Tessymol
Psalm 130 Bony William Kurien
2nd Less. 1 John 1:5-10 Shauna Mathew

Gospel : Mark 1:40-45

20th March 5th Sunday before Easter

Theme: Faith in Christ
Thomas Prince Cherian
Ist Less. 1 Kings 17:17-24 Thomas Varughese
Ps. 34:1-15 Nithin Jose George Varughese & & Betty Cherian
2nd Less. Col.1:1-12 Prince Cherian Susan Varughese

Gospel : Mark 9:14-29

27th March 4th Sunday before Easter

Theme: Worshipping in Spirit & in
Truth
Anusha Jacob
1st Less. Amos 5:18-27 Bill Cherian Christine Tharian & Sherin
Ps. 96 Kevin Varughese & Tina Thomas Richardson
2nd Less. Phil.2:5-11 Tina Thomas

Gospel : Luke 11:1-4

 PY AnnHappy
HAP AY! iver
H D sar
BIRT y

1-Mar Kevin Binu Thomas

2-Mar Ashby Joseph 12-Mar Rejoy & Julie John
4-Mar Mannil I Mathew
9-Mar Anil Joseph
13-Mar Elsy Eapen PRAYER MEETINGS
13-Mar Shauna Ann Mathew
17-Mar Aleyamma Cherian 5th Parsonage
20-Mar Thomas Varughese 12th Mannil I Mathew & Amy
27-Mar Abigail Grace Cherian 19th Susan Mathew
30-Mar Annie Abraham 26th HTCSI Church

Timings : 7 PM to 8.30 PM
World Day of Prayer is organized by
Announcements Women’s wing of KECF at Carolltton
Orthodox Church on 5th March. Joint
Regular Activities
worship service is organized from 10.AM
to 12 Noon. Women are requested to
participate.
Sunday Worship (Holy Communion Service) 10.00 AM - 11.45 AM
( 1st & 3rd Sundays Malayalam, 2nd and 4th Sundays English)

Ash Wednesday Communion Service is from 7.30 PM - 8.30 PM

Every Sunday 09.0 AM - 9.45 AM Sunday School

Every Sunday 12.30 - 1.30 PM Choir Practice

Every 1st Sunday 12.30 - 1.30 PM Church Committee

Every 2nd Sunday 12.30 - 1.00 PM Bible Quiz
Every 3rd Sunday 12.30 - 1.00 PM Women’s meeting
Every 4th Sunday 12.30 - 1.00 PM Youth meeting

Every 4th Sat. Day 4.00 - 5.00 PM Malayalam Class

Every Sat.Day 7.00- 8.30 PM Prayer Meetings
This issue is sponsored by
Susan Mathew
in loving memory of her late husband
Rajan Mathew