Greater Washington MTC

Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius visited the Mar Thoma Church of Greater Washington (MTCGW) on Sept. 22 –23, 2012. On Saturday, Sept.22, Thirumeni met with the Executive Committee and inquired about the progress of the parish and its organizations.

Thirumeni thanked the parish for its assistance in hosting the Clergy Family Conference, and the Diocesan Assembly, in 2012. He challenged the MTC of Greater Washington to take a leadership role in the regional activities of the Diocese and to encourage the younger generation to play an active role in the growth of the parish and the diocese. Thirumeni also met with the eleven children who were preparing to take Holy Communion for the first time on Sunday. He discussed with them the importance of this sacrament and answered their questions. Later that afternoon, Thirumeni participated in a Social Hour/Cook-Out hosted jointly by the Yuvajana Sakhyam, Young Families Fellowship, and Youth Fellowship at the parish facilities. It was an opportunity for fellowship, food, and fun activities for all who attended. Thirumeni participated in all activities and everyone enjoyed company. In the evening Thirumeni led the Sandhya Namaskaram and shared a message.

On Sunday, Sept. 23, the Diocesan Episcopa led the Holy Communion service at the MTCGW. During this service, he welcomed the eleven First Holy Communicants to participate in this sacrament. He congratulated the children and their parents on this important milestone of their Christian lives. After the service, Thirumeni met separately with the Sevika Sangham, Youth Fellowship, and Young Families Fellowship to discuss the future goals of each organization. Later that afternoon, Thirumeni visited four parishioners who were unable to attend the worship service due to their physical ailments and prayed for them.

The members of the MTCGW express their gratitude to Rt. Rev. Dr. Mar Geevarghese Theodosius for his presence and guidance during this Episcopal visit.
Beena Philipose
Secretary
Mar Thoma Church of Greater Washington