Thomas said to him, “My Lord and My God”. (St. John 20:28)
Issue No. 4 Vol. X
April 2016
Monthly news letter of Kuwait St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church
Farewell to Dear Sunil Joy Achen A Shepherd, Leader, Visionary, Friend Leaving Kuwait on 30th April, 2016
Dearly Beloved in Christ! Greetings to you in Christ’s name! Penning words of ‘salutation’ for St. Thomas Messenger has come to its close but the spirit of friendship in our heart to you will remain forever. As we are leaving Kuwait on April 30th, 2016, may we take this space to bid farewell to my St. Thomas Family cherishing the bountiful goodness received from you under the matchless blessings of the Almighty. Looking back to the tenure of my ministry among you I am indeed grateful to God for His blessings and His plan in me. God said to the prophet Jeremiah, ‘For surely I know the plans I have for you….’ Our ministry in Kuwait for the last two and a half year has been a memorable for us. We have prayerfully submitted ourselves to fulfill the will of our God, extending our love and care to each member individually. The highlights of activities, as myself being part of them, are: Save us (Charity), Becoming to bear- (Charity), Prayer Times (special prayer meetings for the needy), Agape Family Visit, Chat with the Vicar, Devesan Yesuparan (Christ Event - musical prog.), Altar Boys, Blood donation drive, the Handel’s Messiah Music Concert, Camp Visit, Mission Visits (Vijayanagaram & Asha Bhavan), Harvest Fest, Family get-together, Yesu Mahonnathan (Kidney Charity prog.- Centre Edavaka Mission), Marubhoomiyile Maramon, Samooha Vivaham (Kuwait Centre) and other socio-religious St. Thomas Centre Tel : 2564 7060
activities. I extend my sincere thanks to my dear members, my office bearers, Kaisthana Samithies, organizations, and prayer Groups (2013-16) for the prayerful support. We enjoyed the love and affection of the St. Thomas family that God has given to me for shepherding. With His gifted moments in our life I, self along with Sheeba, Keziah and Philip, am thankful to God the Almighty and to our parishioners, and earnestly looking forward to your continuous prayers and blessings. My dear brethren, parting is painful, but it is needful to bid goodbye. So… GOOD BYE… till we meet again! May God keep you safe and sound! As Always Yours! Sunil Joy Achen
(For Private Circulation only)
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