Monday, 19 September 2016

Diocesan Women's Sunday 2016

         The 2nd Sunday in September was observed as Women's Sunday throughout the diocese. The 9:00 am Malayalam Divine Service was led by the members of Cathedral Women's Fellowship. The Service began in procession, led by Stella Teacher.

Let's pray!

All set..

Smt. Thankam Melvin leading the prayer before procession

Procession entering the church, led by Stella Teacher

Procession entering the church 2

Procession entering the church 3

Procession entering the church 4

Procession entering the church 5

            A Special order of service published by the Diocese was followed and the members of Women's fellowship took turns leading the various prayers.

Smt. Vineeth Shabu, Vice President of WF leading the salutation

Smt. Bindu Sydney, Secretary WF, leading the Prayer

Smt. Adline Lazarus leading the 'confession'

The Congregation 1

Smt. Vimala Edward reading from the Old Testament

Smt. Gilda Sam reading the Psalm.

Smt. Mary Sadanandan reading from the New Testament
Smt. Grace Vijaya reading from the Gospel

Special Song performed by members of Women's Fellowship

              A beautiful song "Mathiyaayavan Yeshu mathiyaayavan" was performed by the members which was accompanied by Mr. Ajay James on the keyboard.


               The message was delivered by Mrs. Amitha James, the President of Cathedral Women's Fellowship.
Smt. Amitha James delivering the message

Smt. Telma Kaunds leading the Apostles Creed

            A special dedication prayer was conducted by Rev. Dr. T.I. James wherein six new members were blessed and added to the fellowship. (In the photo; from the right end: Smt. Sheela Stanley, Smt. Ligi Randolf, Smt. Praseetha Saju, Smt. Augusta Frieda, Smt. Geena Vinod and Smt. Varsha)

Dedicating new members joining the women's fellowship

Dedication Prayer

Dedication Prayer (another view)

Rev. Dr. T.I. James awarding the certificates

          Rev. Dr. Vincent Moses was also present on the occasion. 

Rev. Dr. TI James making the announcements

Birthday and Anniversary prayer by Rev. Dr. Vincent Moses

Special Prayer for the day led by Smt. Liziamma Mohanraj

Special Prayer for the day led by Smt. Leonis Rajathaprabha

Smt. Karleena Jaivin leading the Intercessory Prayer

Smt. Christable Daniel leading the Intercessory Prayer

Smt. Lalitha Dennis leading the Intercessory Prayer

Smt. Shirley Manuel leading the prayers

The Congregation 2

The Offertory 1

The Offertory 2

Prayer and Benediction by Rev. Dr. Vincent Moses

The Recession

Closing Prayer by Smt. Saji Vinod Allen

"In the name of the Lord... Amen"

                  The service ended with recession around 11 am. A group photo of the Women's fellowship members along with presbyters were taken after the service.



               Kindly uphold all members of the Women's fellowship and their activities in your prayers.