HTCSI

November 2011

TABLOID
Issue .11

.... So these stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever. Joshua 4:7

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. "So these stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever"

Joshua 3:14-4:7 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Some individuals have an amazing capacity to remember images or facts. Sadly, however, it's all too common for people to fail to recall the Lord's goodness to them. November is the month when the nation as a whole celebrates Thanksgiving. God has called us to be in this part of the world to bless us. As families and as individuals we owe so much to God for His great mercies. In light of the human tendency to forget, these verses offer a good example for us to follow. God had brought the Israelites out of Egypt and safely through the divided Red Sea. Now, He miraculously provided another dry path by piling up the Jordan's waters in an enormous heap upstream. The Lord knew that the people were about to enter Jericho, and that by His power, they would overcome the city. How compassionate to encourage them with a tangible illustration of His strength prior to such a battle. But God also knew how easily they had forgotten Him in the past. We do the same today; when the Lord works in obvious ways, it is easy to trust Him. But as time goes on, we drift toward self-reliance until we are reminded of our need for Him and repent. So in His love, the Father had a plan to help His loved ones recall the miracle at the river. He asked them to create an altar of 12 stones, representing each tribe of Israel that had passed safely through the waters. This way, they would have a tangible reminder of divine rescue. When it comes to blessings, do you tend to be forgetful? If so, try to create reminders of God's faithfulness. Some people journal; others write key words on stones and leave them in noticeable places. Whatever you do, make sure you have a way to remember the Lord's involvement in your life. May this years thanks giving be celebrated with this in mind. May God bless you. Wish you all a blessed Thanks Giving Day. George Joseph Achen
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Schedule of Sunday Worship Services

Readers and Readings

6th Nov. 21st Sunday after Pentecost All Saints Sunday 1st Lesson: Josh. 24:1-25 Kurien M Kurien Psalm: 78:1-7 Seena Mathew 2nd Lesson: 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Lisamma Jacob Gospel: Matt. 25:1-13

Offertory
Roshan Varkey and Reshmi Abraham

Peace
Jacob Davidson & Tessymol Kurien

13th Nov. 22ndSunday after Pentecost Theme : The day of the Lord 1st Lesson: Judges 4:1-7 Biji Mathew Psalm: 123 Anusha Jacob 2nd Lesson: 1 Thes. 5:1-11 Viji George Gospel: Matt.25:14-30 20th Nov. Last Sunday after Pentecost Theme: Christ the King 1st Lesson: Ezk. 34:11-24 Shelby Thomas Psalm: 100 Pramson Kurien 2nd Lesson: Eph. 1:15-23 Susan Jacob Gospel: Matt..25:31-46

Rejoy Varghese & Julie John

Shelby Thomas & Elizbeth Mathews

George Poyikail & Cissy Poyikail

Aljjo Kurien & Ansu Kurien

27th Nov. 1st Sunday of Advent Theme : The coming of the Son of Man 1st Lesson: Isa. 64:1-9 Anju Johnson Psalm: 80:1-18 Trifeena James 2nd Lesson: 1 Cort. 1:3-9 Shauna Mathew Gospel: Mark 13:24-37

Anusha Jacob & Trifeena James

Seena Thomas and Anju Johnson

Activities Regular

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
3-Nov 3-Nov 6-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov 14-Nov 22-Nov 29-Nov
30-Nov

Susy Joseph Alvin John Samuel Viji George Pramson Kurien Ashlyn Joseph George Poyikail Amminikutty Joseph John Thomas
Rev K.S George

EVENTS DURING THE MONTH 6th Nov. Sunday School Sunday 19th Nov. Church Retreat

Happy Anniversary

6-Nov 8-Nov 10-Nov 25-Nov

Jacob Davidson & Tessymol Kurien Samuel & Julie Joseph Joseph John & Susy Joseph Sam & Dr.Dimple Thara George

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

Happy Thanksgiving Day

This issue is sponsored by Bobby Tharian, Reeny Tharian, Christine, Rayan Sam and Dr. Dimple Tara George