49th General Convention – 2010

Posted at January 11, 2010

January 24, 2010

January 31, 2010

2010 – 49th General Convention

Ready…Set… Ready…Set…	Offstage Practice by our Choir… Offstage Practice by our Choir…
Jan 24, Sunday 5 pm Jan 24, Sunday 5 pm	People shares the greetings…… People shares the greetings……
6:15 pm, Jan 24th…. a short group already got seated…..Eagerly waiting for the inaugural Session of 49th General Convention 6:15 pm, Jan 24th…. a short group already got seated…..Eagerly waiting for the inaugural Session of 49th General Convention	Rev.Varghese Philip achen praying for the choir Rev.Varghese Philip achen praying for the choir
Around 40 members joined this year for the choir. Their commitment and devotion to sing for the Lord is highly commendable…Some even opted to not to go schools & work during convention. May Lord honor their love to Him. Kurian Sam Achen(Right) is the Choir Convenor & led the choir from front…. Around 40 members joined this year for the choir. Their commitment and devotion to sing for the Lord is highly commendable…Some even opted to not to go schools & work during convention. May Lord honor their love to Him. Kurian Sam Achen(Right) is the Choir Convenor & led the choir from front….	Some are studying, some are house wives, some are professionals…but they all sang extremely well! Praise Lord. Some are studying, some are house wives, some are professionals…but they all sang extremely well! Praise Lord.
Gigichayan(Choir Convenor), Josey Pullad (Choir Master), Siju Thomas (Edayaranmula Parish)…These three coordinated the choir very well. Gigichayan(Choir Convenor), Josey Pullad (Choir Master), Siju Thomas (Edayaranmula Parish)…These three coordinated the choir very well.	Worship… Worship…
Initial Prayer – P.M.Samuel achen Initial Prayer – P.M.Samuel achen	Most of our parishes near to Tiruvalla arranged vehicles and attended the inaugural session Most of our parishes near to Tiruvalla arranged vehicles and attended the inaugural session
	Welcome Speech Welcome Speech
Presidential Address Presidential Address	Bishop.Dr.Thomas Abraham releasing the Convention Song book. Dr.P.P.Thomas accept the first copy. Bishop.Dr.Thomas Abraham releasing the Convention Song book. Dr.P.P.Thomas accept the first copy.

Inaugural Message – Abide in Christ and bear fruit Inaugural Message – Abide in Christ and bear fruit
	Joy Mathew achen introducing "Jubilee glass" Joy Mathew achen introducing "Jubilee glass"
P.M.Samuel achen accepted all Jubilee related items on behalf of all church members… P.M.Samuel achen accepted all Jubilee related items on behalf of all church members…	Prayer & Benediction Prayer & Benediction
Jan 29,Friday Afternoon….Dr.Mike Wells…It was a session about the family life… Jan 29,Friday Afternoon….Dr.Mike Wells…It was a session about the family life…
As mentioned earlier, some even didn't go for work or didn't go school for the sake of the choir(more precisely, for the sake for Christ). As mentioned earlier, some even didn't go for work or didn't go school for the sake of the choir(more precisely, for the sake for Christ).	Adv.Cyrus(Orissa) talking to Bishop.Dr.T.C.Cherian. Adv.Cyrus is famous for setting up 44 hostels in the interior villages of Orissa. Along with him, Rev.Ninan Zachriah (HBM) and Br.Sanjith Pani(Orissa Mission) Adv.Cyrus(Orissa) talking to Bishop.Dr.T.C.Cherian. Adv.Cyrus is famous for setting up 44 hostels in the interior villages of Orissa. Along with him, Rev.Ninan Zachriah (HBM) and Br.Sanjith Pani(Orissa Mission)
Gigichayan & Samkutty achen(Rev.Mathews Abraham.P) having an informal talk with Dr.Ajith Fernando…. Gigichayan & Samkutty achen(Rev.Mathews Abraham.P) having an informal talk with Dr.Ajith Fernando….
	Dr.George Cherian with our Bishops….Jan 29, Friday. 6:30 pm Dr.George Cherian with our Bishops….Jan 29, Friday. 6:30 pm
Dr.George Cherian….This was a great sermon, Praise God…."From Babel to Pentecost". Dr.George Cherian….This was a great sermon, Praise God…."From Babel to Pentecost".	People are so touched with Dr.George Cherian's message & rededicated their lives…. People are so touched with Dr.George Cherian's message & rededicated their lives….
Jan 30, Saturday 10 am….It's the youth board missionary meeting….Talit Sarah leading Intercessory prayer… Jan 30, Saturday 10 am….It's the youth board missionary meeting….Talit Sarah leading Intercessory prayer…	Every session, one state mission team will come and introduce themselves and sing a song….This is Maharashtra Mission. Every session, one state mission team will come and introduce themselves and sing a song….This is Maharashtra Mission.
Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew distributing Dubai parish's endowment for the children who secured highest mark in different classes Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew distributing Dubai parish's endowment for the children who secured highest mark in different classes	Book release of Br.Georgy (Anams, an organisation who works in the rehabilitation of drug addicts)… Book release of Br.Georgy (Anams, an organisation who works in the rehabilitation of drug addicts)…
Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew accept the first copy from Bishop.Dr.T.C.Cherian. Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew accept the first copy from Bishop.Dr.T.C.Cherian.	Mr.Thomas Varghese (Lay Trustee & Chief Editor, Suviesha Prakashini) presented a brief report of SP Mr.Thomas Varghese (Lay Trustee & Chief Editor, Suviesha Prakashini) presented a brief report of SP
Dr.Ajith Fernando & Sunny.K.John achen….The message was from John 14, "I am the way, the truth & life"…A doctrinal exposition about Jesus Christ – the way & truth. Also explained the uniqueness of Jesus with respect of the claims of other religions too… Dr.Ajith Fernando & Sunny.K.John achen….The message was from John 14, "I am the way, the truth & life"…A doctrinal exposition about Jesus Christ – the way & truth. Also explained the uniqueness of Jesus with respect of the claims of other religions too…	Sis.Betty Wells & Rev.Alexander….It's the gathering of the "chief supporters" of our Bishops & Achens…..Guess who? Sis.Betty Wells & Rev.Alexander….It's the gathering of the "chief supporters" of our Bishops & Achens…..Guess who?
Hope you got who all are the "Chief Supporters"….:)…The gathering of all "Kochamma's" Hope you got who all are the "Chief Supporters"….:)…The gathering of all "Kochamma's"	Practice session of Choir….Kurian Sam achen explains about the song…. Practice session of Choir….Kurian Sam achen explains about the song….
Evangelists from Gujarat Mission sang a beautiful song….. Evangelists from Gujarat Mission sang a beautiful song…..	Rev.Mathew Varkey achen, General Sec'y, Bible Society of India. Rev.Mathew Varkey achen, General Sec'y, Bible Society of India.
Dr.Ajith Fernando & Samkutty achen…A beautiful message about Missions…."Pray", "Release" and "Go"… Dr.Ajith Fernando & Samkutty achen…A beautiful message about Missions…."Pray", "Release" and "Go"…	Dr.Fernando explained the importance of Prayer in missions… Dr.Fernando explained the importance of Prayer in missions…
Along with choir, these 3 (Gigichayan, Kurian Sam achen & Siju) tirelessly worked to make sure the Sound transmitted is good and understandable. Along with choir, these 3 (Gigichayan, Kurian Sam achen & Siju) tirelessly worked to make sure the Sound transmitted is good and understandable.	Jan 31, 10 am…Dedication of Children for full time ministry. Jan 31, 10 am…Dedication of Children for full time ministry.
Bishop Dr.C.V.Mathew praying for the child of Br.Moses(Kumbanad). Bishop Dr.C.V.Mathew praying for the child of Br.Moses(Kumbanad).	Bishop Dr.C.V.Mathew praying for the child of Rev.Lazar Bishop Dr.C.V.Mathew praying for the child of Rev.Lazar
Prayer for all who works in Lord's vineyard…. Prayer for all who works in Lord's vineyard….	All these brethren are in the vineyard of our great Lord…. All these brethren are in the vineyard of our great Lord….
Also children, those who were dedicated in previous years came forward for prayer…. Also children, those who were dedicated in previous years came forward for prayer….	Bishop.Dr.Thomas Abraham prayed for all those who are in Lord's ministry. Bishop.Dr.Thomas Abraham prayed for all those who are in Lord's ministry.
Hindi Belt Mission's Report – Rev.Ninan Zechariah Hindi Belt Mission's Report – Rev.Ninan Zechariah	Report of Board for Evangelistic Work – Rev.P.C.Samuel Report of Board for Evangelistic Work – Rev.P.C.Samuel
Gift for securing highest mark in Bishop John Varghese Bible Institute Gift for securing highest mark in Bishop John Varghese Bible Institute	Another Historic moment of STECI – Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew announces the initiation of North Kerala (Malabar) Mission. Another Historic moment of STECI – Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew announces the initiation of North Kerala (Malabar) Mission.
North Kerala (Malabar) Mission interest group members came forward for prayer. North Kerala (Malabar) Mission interest group members came forward for prayer.	Bishop.Dr.M.K.Koshy invites all our workers in Outside Kerala to come forward for prayer… Bishop.Dr.M.K.Koshy invites all our workers in Outside Kerala to come forward for prayer…
Along with North Kerala Mision team, workers from outside kerala came front & joined for prayer Along with North Kerala Mision team, workers from outside kerala came front & joined for prayer	A tribal song by our missionaries from Orissa….It has the meaning "Did you book the ticket for heaven?" A tribal song by our missionaries from Orissa….It has the meaning "Did you book the ticket for heaven?"
Crowd enjoying the Oriya song…. Crowd enjoying the Oriya song….	Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew shared some incidents of sacrificial giving to Lord by some of our members…It was really touching & encouraging! Bishop.Dr.C.V.Mathew shared some incidents of sacrificial giving to Lord by some of our members…It was really touching & encouraging!
After sharing the incidents, Bishop hands over all cheques he received from various people to Church Treasurer, John.V.John achen. After sharing the incidents, Bishop hands over all cheques he received from various people to Church Treasurer, John.V.John achen.	Bishops & Speakers… Bishops & Speakers…
Dr.Mike Wells – "Walk with Lord without pride" Dr.Mike Wells – "Walk with Lord without pride"

Dr.Ajith Fernando's concluding message about trusting in the sovereignty of God….After finding the different mission works of STECI, he started the message like "STECI is a church on move"……. Dr.Ajith Fernando's concluding message about trusting in the sovereignty of God….After finding the different mission works of STECI, he started the message like "STECI is a church on move"…….	Bishop.A.I. Alexander praying for speakers(Dr.Ajith Fernando & Dr.Mike Wells) who spoke from word of God. Bishop.A.I. Alexander praying for speakers(Dr.Ajith Fernando & Dr.Mike Wells) who spoke from word of God.
Vote of Thanks – Church Treasurer Rev.John.V.John…. Vote of Thanks – Church Treasurer Rev.John.V.John….	"Stuthippin Stuthippin Yeshu Devane" "Stuthippin Stuthippin Yeshu Devane"
Closing Prayer by Bishop Dr.T.C.Cherian Closing Prayer by Bishop Dr.T.C.Cherian	"Amen. Come, Lord Jesus" "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus"
The Choir…Praise God for their commitment….Also we should salute their efforts! The Choir…Praise God for their commitment….Also we should salute their efforts!	Yeah…After the convention, what else we could say? "Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth." Psalm 115:1 Yeah…After the convention, what else we could say? "Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth." Psalm 115:1

Speakers

Most Rev. Bishop Dr. C. V. Mathew	Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr. Thomas Abraham
Rev. Dr. Michael Wells Abiding Life Ministries	Dr. George Cherian Missions India
Dr. Ajith Fernando Youth for Christ