Jacksonville

Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius, Diocesan Episcopa visited Jacksonville Mar Thoma Congregation on December 23 and 24. The Bishop was received at the Jacksonville air port by Vicar Rev. Jose P. Abraham, Executive Committee members and Members of Jacksonville Mar Thoma Congregation.

There was a Baptism service in the Church in the evening, officiated by the Bishop. There was a meeting of the executive committee members afterwards to discuss the administration of the Congregation and to outline the future plans. During the fellowship dinner His Lordship took time to interact with the gathered community.

On December 24th at 9:00 am, there was a Holy Communion Service. There were 6 first communicants who received Holy Qurbana along with the parishioners and friends. The
Christmas Carol service was held after the Holy Communion. The choir and Sunday School Students made the Christmas Celebration memorable by singing Christmas songs.

In giving the Christmas message he challenged the members to understand the relevance of incarnation and find out the participation in continuing that ministry. He also urged the Congregation to be relevant in the Community and seek possibilities to serve the needy. The Bishop encouraged the members to work on relevant projects for homeless in the society.

The Congregation is grateful for the leadership, guidance and support of the Diocesan Episcopa.
Rev. Jose P. Abraham
Vicar