Visit to the Singapore Mar Thoma Church

Mar Theodosius visited the Mar Thoma Church in Singapore from July 7 to 10, 2017. Rev John G. Mathews and members of the Church welcomed him at the airport.

On Saturday, Mar Theodosius met a few parishioners who are aged and confined to the home. In the evening he met the 8 first Communicants with their parents and took a class to prepare them for the Holy Communion. He also found time to meet some of the parishioners.

The Church was packed and overflowing on Sunday when there was a Holy Communion in English. As per the Lectionary, Mar Theodosius spoke on the Pastoral ministry and reminded all that the Church believes in the Priesthood of all believers. The Dedication Service for the First Communicants was solemn and the parish choir sang meaningful songs appropriate to the occasion.

There were 270 participants altogether in the Holy Qurbana. After the announcements in the Church, Mar Theodosius spoke on the various Mission and Ministry in the diocese of Bombay. Every one participated in the Kaimuthu Service. The fellowship hour gave an opportunity for the members to meet one another.

In the afternoon, Mar Theodosius led an area-wise prayer meeting. Based on the book of Acts, he spoke on the nature of the Church. The meeting was well attended.

The visit to the Mar Thoma Parish in Singapore was a blessing. The Parish promised to help the Diocese by way of Sponsoring a Mission Field called Ambuja Mission from July onwards.

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