HTCSI

September 2011

TABLOID
Issue .9

And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you. (Philippians 1:6)

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And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you. (Philippians 1:6) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It took four years of fresco painting for the Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, to finish the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Commonly known as Michelangelo, his time painting was mostly spent alone, on his back, lying on scaffolding. (How painful!) The painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of the most remarkable in the history of Western art. One thing is for sure: the process that altered a ceiling from plain to fabulous required a lot of time, great discipline, and the hand of a master artist. The same is true for us. The journey from broken into beautiful is a lifelong transformation that requires both discipline and a Master Artist. As Michelangelo was working, Im sure that lots of people came through the corridors of the chapel and stood in amazement. As they looked up at the beauty of his work, I bet they said things like, That is the most fantastic work of art I have ever seen! or Extraordinary! To which he might have said, Its not done! Maybe this is the way God and others see our lives. Its common for people to notice the work God has done in us and comment on the beauty. Real beauty isnt about a finished or flawless product. It cant be. Its not possible on this side of eternity to have completed beauty. Our restoration will be complete in the presence of God when we see Him face to face. Your past sins do not define you. Your painful scars do not define you. Your present sufferings do not define you. They are just shards of brokenness that God will use to lovingly refine your beauty. The transformation from broken into beautiful is neither easy nor instantaneous. It demands a yielded heart and can be quite painful, but it comes with great reward. God will need your broken pieces your scars, shame, insecurities, disappointments, betrayals, and failures. Do you have some of those? You might find it hard to hand over hurts. But difficult as it may be, its time to hand them over and let our masterful Lord create a stunning work of beauty in you. And Hes going to need all of your broken pieces to complete the restoration. Let us thank God, the good Potter, for His willingness to love and forgive someone like me. Let Him take the broken pieces of our life. Surrender to His healing and He will mould and shape you into a beautiful reflection of His glory. God bless you.

George Joseph Achen .

Schedule of Sunday Worship Services

Readers and Readings

4th Sept. Ordinary 12th Theme: Discipline in Christian life

Offertory
Kurien M

Peace
Richarson Mathew and Sherly Richardson

1st Lesson: Ezk.33:1-11 Mannil I Varughese Kruien & Psalm: 119:33-40 Derin Meryl Daniel Mercy Kurien 2nd Lesson: Rom.12:9-21 Lisamma Jacob Gospel: Matt. 18:15-20

11th Sept. Ordinary 13th Theme : Judgement by the same measure you judge John Thomas &
Seen a Thomas

1st Lesson: Ecl.27:30- 28:7 Delfy Thomas Psalm: 103:8-13 Jikku Johnson 2nd Lesson: Rom.14:5-12 Viji George Gospel: Matt.18:21-35

Prince Cherian & Betty Cherian

18th Sept. Ordinary 14h Theme: Rewarding the faithful 1st Lesson: Jonah 3:10-4:11 Binu Thomas Psalm: 145:1-8 Seena Mathew 2nd Lesson: Phil.1:21-27 Seena Thomas Gospel: Matt. 20:1-16

Eapen PC & Elsy Eapen

Joseph Kurien & Amminikutty Kurien

25th Sept. Ordinary 15th Theme : Salvation and life eternal Activities Regular 1st Lesson: Ezk. 18:25-32 Shauna Mathew Psalm: Ps.25:1-10 2nd Lesson: Phil.2:1-13 Kevin Varghese Gospel: Matt.21:28-32

Sherin Richardson & Anusha Jacob

Christene Tharian & Tina Thomas

2-Sep Derin Merly Daniel 3-Sep Lisamma Jacob 4-Sep Reshmi Abraham HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 5-Sep Roshni Joseph

H Ann appy iver sar y

11-Sep 12-Sep 12-Sep 14-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 21-Sep 21-Sep 22-Sep 24-Sep 27-Sep 28-Sep

Susamma James Varkey John (Sabu) Amminni George Jinnie Ann Abraham P.C.Eapen Sally Mathew Samuel Joseph Sarama Thomas Jabin A George Richardson Mathew Aleyamma Kurien Seena Susan Mathew

12-Sep Thomas Varghese & Susan Varghese 17-Sep Binu Thomas & Shaini George

Prayer Meetings
17th Binu Thomas and Shaini George 24th John Thomas and Seena Thomas Time : 7.30 PM EVENTS DURING THE MONTH 17th Sat.day Sunday School Competitions

30-Sep Rebeca Richardson

OBITUARY
John Thomas (Arun) aged 20 yrs went for his heavenly abode on 25th August 2011. May God give peace and strength to the members of the berieved family, relatives and friends.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Every Sunday 09.0 AM - 9.45 AM Sunday School Eevery Sunday 12.30 PM- 1.30 PM Choir Practice
1st Sunday - Church Committee Meeting at 12.30 PM 3rd Sunday - Women's meeting. At 12.30 PM 4th Sunday - Youth Fellowship Bible Study at 12.30 PM

This issue is sponsored by: Richardson Mathew, Sherly Richardson Rebecca and Sherin