## **ST. THOMAS EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF INDIA, UK PARISH** 

## **ANNUAL REPORT** 

2023-24 



- **ST. THOMAS EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF INDIA, UK PARISH** 

- For the Glory of God, and acknowledging our Lord Almighty’s faithful guidance of St. Thomas 

- Evangelical Church of India, UK Parish for the past one year, I respectfully present to you the Annual Report for the year 2023-24. 



- **OFFICE BEARERS 2023-2024** 

Vicar - Rev. Abraham George Vice President - Sam Daniel Secretary - Joby Mathew Joint Secretary & Zone Co-ordinator - Shonu V Paul Treasurer - Evert Zion Zone Co-ordinator - Bijoy Philip Zone Co-ordinator - Grace Benoy Zone Co-ordinator - Paulbees Baby Youths Secretary - Tessy Ajesh Sevini Samajam Secretary - Reshma Paul/Rinda Varghese 



- **OFFICE BEARERS 2023-2024 (Contd.)** 

Choir Leader - Ajesh Samuel Lay Leader - A.J. Thomas Committee Member - John Mathew Pradhinidhi Sabha Member - Issac P Abraham NA&E Diocese Member - Shaji Abraham Charity Officer - Anuj Mathew Safeguarding Officer - Anu Thomas Sunday School HM - Divya Mary Medical Fellowship Representative - Miriam Varghese/Teena Jibbin 



**SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE** Every First Sunday - Newcastle Every Second Sunday - Manchester Every Third Sunday - London, Dartford Every Fourth Sunday - Leicester Every Fifth Sunday - Bristol _(Started in March 2024)_ Monthly Prayer Meeting at Liverpool 



- **SUNDAY SCHOOL** 

- Sunday School was conducted every Saturday & Sunday under the leadership of Sunday School HM Mrs. Divya Mary. We have more than 50 Students. 

- Our Teachers Beginner: Divya Mary, Raimol Jacob, Hannah Anil Primary: Grace Thomas, Ann Mary, Jojo Philip, Karen Abraham Junior: Anu Thomas Senior: Eva. Biju Georgekutty, Abraham Mathew. 



- **YOUTHS UNION & CHURCH CHOIR** 

- Youths Union Meeting was conducted every last Monday of the month under the leadership of Mrs. Tessy Ajesh Our Church Choir led all our Worship Services, glorifying our Lord almighty with beautiful songs under the leadership of the Choir Leader Mr. Ajesh Samuel 




## **YOUTHS UNION & CHURCH CHOIR** 

Mr. Ajesh Samuel secured Second Prize in the Singing competition (Mizmor Season 4) held by STECI. 

Our Church Choir presented the Christmas Carol song for Bethlehem Veedhiyil held by STECI 



- **SEVINI SAMAJAM & MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP** 

- Sevini Samajam Meetings were conducted monthly every Saturday under the leadership of Mrs. Reshma Paul and Mrs. Rinda Varghese Medical Fellowship Meetings were conducted regularly by Sabha and our representatives Miss. Miriam Varghese and Mrs. Teena Jibbin regularly co-ordinated the meetings. STECI UK Parish hosted the Medical Fellowship meeting on 27th May 2023. 




**CHURCH PICNIC** STECI UK Parish conducted a Picnic on 29th July, 2023 to Rutland Waters near Leicester. We had a participation of around 45 members. 





**PARISH DAY & CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE** 


Due to Lord’s faithfulness, UK Parish completed 13 years. We celebrated our Parish day & Christmas Carol Service on 17th December 2023 at LFE Parish Hall, Leicester Parish Day & Christmas Carol Service was led by Rev. T.K. Thomas Our Parish Choir led the service with heavenly singing Youths, Sevini’s and Sunday School  performed different programmes on this occasion 




**PASSION WEEK SERVICE** Passion Week Services of UK Parish was led by Rev. Abraham George, Sabha Secretary of STECI in March 2023. Palm Sunday service was held at New College, Leicester. Easter Sunday service was held at Manchester. Rev. Abraham George visited some of the members and also led fellowship meetings at different zones 



- **BUSINESS MEETINGS** 

- STECI UK Parish Committee met Nine (9) times during the year 2023-24 to discuss various matters Also the Annual General Meeting was held twice during the same period. 



- **ST. THOMAS EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF INDIA, UK PARISH** 

- With due respect, I submit this annual report, acknowledging and expressing my sincere gratitude to the Lord Almighty, the committee members, parish members, and church 

- administration for their tireless efforts and support, which have ensured the successful operation of the UK Parish **THANK YOU** 



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