Gujarat Center Clergy Conference

The Clergy Conference of the Gujarat Center took place at the Bethel Mar Thoma Church, Makrpura, Baroda on march 6, 2017. Mar Theodosius presided over the meeting. All Achens except Rev. Saji Thomas, Surat attended the meeting. Rev. Saji Joseph, the Diocesan Secretary and Mr. P. K. Achenkunju, the Diocesan Treasurer are also attended the meeting.The meeting started with singing and prayer. Rev. T. Johnson, Vapi welcomed the gathering. All local arranagemnts were made by the Vicar Rev. Ashish Thomas George and the office bearers of the parish. Rev. Suby Mathew Medayil, Rajkot gave the devotional address based on Luke 1: 34 and Mt. 1: 19. The Diocesan Bishop Mar Theodosius gave the presidential address which was focused on the observance of the great lent.

Rev. Raju George Anchery took the Bible Study class based on Mark 8: 22 to 10: 52 and highlighted the blindness o the disciples, though Jesus Christ came as the light of the world. This was followed by discussion. Rev. Raju Achery is retiring from the active service and therefore he was given a befitting farewell.The meeting took time to share the parish concerns. Necessary clarifications were given by the Diocesan Episcopa and office bearers of the diocese. Time was also taken to evaluate the collection made during the fiscal year.All achens were reminded to make the payments to the Church and Diocese before March 31, 2017. Farewell message was said by Rev. C. Jon and the response was given by Rev. Raju Anchery, Saji Joseph and Suby Mathew Medayil.Rev. Arun George, the Convener of the meeting briefed everyone present about the activities of the Gujarat center and the need for everyone to cooperate in the common activities. The meeting came to a close after prayer and benediction at 2 pm. Mar Theodosius and office bearers other Diocese visited the site where the Mar Thoma Church Baroda is constructing a new place of worship.Mar Theodosius returned from Baroda after the meeting and the visits.