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ICPF News
Gujarat ICPF News
During the Christmas
week, ICPF has arranged Gospel programs in the following centres.
Central School, Vastrapur:
We have arranged a
Christmas programme second time this year. It consists of Carol Singing,
Solo songs, Skit, Chorography and messages were presented by members of
IFPF student committee and around 800 students witness the programme and
enjoyed.
St. Ann’s
School, Sabarmati:
On 21st December we
have arranged an open air programme for the school students. Over 1500
students patiently watched and enjoyed the program. We were trying to
get an entry to this school for some time. Samuel Mathew has assisted us
to get permission from the school and organize this programme. The
program was well appreciated by all who have attended.
St.
Mary’ School, Naroda
On 22nd. Dec. we have
arranged two programmes in this school. Morning Session was attended by
the Higher Secondary Session and the afternoon Session was for the
primary level students. Around 2500 students and teachers watched the
programme.
Military Camp:
We have arranged an
open air programme in the compound of Sis. Rachel Mathai’s residence on
23rd night. Around 80 people from neighboring houses attended the
programme. Everyone was blessed by the programme. Sis. Anila Mathew has
given the leadership to organize this programme.
Thaltej ICPF Group
:
ICPF Thaltej prayer
group has arranged a program for their family and contacts on 29th in
the AG Church Hall. Around 70 people consisting of youths and parents
from different background attended. This programme was exclusively for
non-believers. Abraham George, Secretary, ICPF students committee has
given the leadership.
Shahibaug
The last program of
this Christmas season was conducted at an Housing Complex in Shahibaug
as an open air programme. Students committee leader Jommy George has
given leadership to this program.
In all these places
ICPF students Committee members, consisting of Abraham George, Geo,
Samson, Blessen, Robin, Jerin, James, Joseph, Benson, Johnson, Blessy
and Sheeja have actively participated in presenting various programme.
All the programmes were really a blessing to the students and the elders
who were attended and so many seekers came forward to share and discuss
various personal matters after the programme.
ONE
DAY RETREAT AT ANAND/ VIDYANAGAR.
On 25th December ICPF
Anand/ X Vidyanagar Chapter arranged a one day retreat for the students
and youths of this place. Around 50 persons attended the programme. The
programme started at 10 am and went up to 5 P.M. The different sessions
were taken by Saju Simon, Rajkot, Philip Mathew, along with G. Varghese.
Titus Kuruvilla handled the Bible Quiz programme. Through this programme
was a follow up meet after the November regional camp and everyone was
enthusiastic to attend. During the Sessions the students were challenged
to take the Gospel to their respective campuses and use the given
opportunities to share the Good News to their fellow-students. Many
reacted to the call and few renewed their commitment for the full time
ministry.
The entire program was
coordinated by Titus Kuruvilla, our staff here
GET
TOGETHER MEETING A AT BARODA
There was a get
together meeting on the eve of Christmas at Baroda on 24th evening at
IPC Fatehgunj Church. This programme was arranged specifically for
non-believers and all our student leaders were actively involved and
brought their friends to participate. Aji Marcose, our staff has given
leadership to arrange this programme along with other ICPF and CGPF
members.
(This was the last
report sent by G. Varghese before his death.)
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