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2 October 2016:
Tamil Eucharist 8:30 AM
Theme: Thankfulness for Gods Mercies
Readings: OT: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; NT: Ephesians 5:15-20; Gospel:
Luke 17:11-19
Songs: Hymns 15, 328, 320 Lyric 193 Communion Hymn 102

OCTOBER 2016

9 October 2016: English Eucharist 8:30 AM

Theme: Perseverance in Prayer
Readings: OT: Exodus 17:8-12; NT: Ephesians 6:10-20;
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
Songs: Hymns 45, 195, 41, 136 Communion Hymn 103
16 October 2016: Tamil Eucharist 8:30 AM
Theme: True humility is to know what we are in the Sight of God
Readings: OT: Genesis 11:1-9; NT: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27;
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
Songs: Hymns 16, 315, 325 Lyric 224 Communion Hymn 108
23 October 2016: English Eucharist 8:30 AM
Theme: God works in unexpected ways to fulfill His Purpose
Readings: OT: Jonah 3:10 to 4:11; NT: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10;
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Songs: Hymns 48, 205, 140, 163 Communion Hymn 177
30 October 2016: Tamil Eucharist 8:30 AM
Theme: Thanking God for the Reformers and Reformation
Readings: OT: 2 Kings 23:10-25; NT: Romans 11:1-6;
Gospel: Luke 11:33-End
Songs: Hymns 22, 302, 345 Lyric 184 Communion Hymn 103

Arise, Shine, for your light has come,

and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
ISAIAH 60:1

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Phone: 033 2217 2636
E-Mail: saviours.calcutta@gmail.com
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did the disciples. The blood of these martyrs is the seed for the
Church. He recorded the many miracles of healing and delivering of
people from devils during his time.

THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS

The Holy Spirit guided the Church in difficult times to spread
the good news. A peek into the first 3 Century Missionaries.
There was severe persecution of Christians in the first three
centuries of the Roman Empire. In the midst of that, there were
teachers who spread the Gospel, did miracles and some of them
died as martyrs like the great Apostles. We owe a lot to these early
Fathers too who keep the light high.
1. JUSTIN (100-160 AD): Justin studied all the great philosophies of his
days. In 150 AD, he founded a disciple-training school in Rome and
documented all the signs and wonders of his time. He was
persecuted and martyred in Rome.
2. MONTANUS (120-175 AD): He was a new convert and had a
Pentecostal experience at his baptism in water. He began
prophesying and declared that the Holy Spirit promised in the Gospel
of John was using him as His mouthpiece. His movement known as
Montanism was a puritanical, charismatic, apocalyptic movement
and was called the new age of the Holy Spirits power. His movement
was banned and continued as an underground movement.
3. IRENAEUS (140-230 AD): He was the Bishop of Lyons. He prophesied
that the Antichrist will be a Jew and of the tribe of Dan. He predicted
the coming of the Spirit, something powerful, something evident as a
fundamental element of the Church life.
4. TERTULLIAN (160-220 AD): He was brought up in the cultural
paganism but became a Christian and joined the Montanist group.
He was a great writer. He concluded his writings: Christ commanded
the disciples to go and teach all nations immediately, therefore, so
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5. NOVATION (210-280 AD): He was the anti-Pope of the puritan party in

Church in Rome. He gave the western Church its first full length
testament of Trinity. Of the Holy Spirit, he writes, This is He who
places prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, directs tongues,
gives powers and healings, does wonderful works, offers
discrimination of spirits, affords powers of government, suggests
counsels and orders. All other gifts of the Holy Spirit are also of
charismata, and thus make the Lords Church everywhere, and in all,
perfected and completed.
6. HILARION (291-371 AD): He was an ascetic, educated and converted
at Alexandria. He had been in the desert for twenty years and was
widely known throughout the cities of Palestine. His miracles,
healings and expulsions of demons was recorded by Jerome, an
early father, in the book Life of Saint Hilarion. There were many
monks with Hilarion. Once a blind woman cried and asked for mercy.
Hilarion said, If what you lost on physicians, you had given to the
poor, Jesus the true physician would have healed
you. The woman cried again and asked for
pardon. Following the example of Jesus, Hilarion
rubbed and spitted upon her eyes, and she was
immediately healed. Jerome concludes about
Hilarions miracles: There would not be a time if I
wanted to tell you all the signs and wonders
performed by Hilarion.
7. AMBROSE (339-397 AD): He was declared the Bishop of Milan by his
followers. When ordained as Bishop, his first act was to distribute all
his wealth among the poor. He taught that Christs Second Coming
will be preceded by Romes destruction and Antichrists appearance.
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8. AUGUSTINE (354-430 AD): He was the most famous of all the early
Church Fathers. He served as the Bishop of Hippo and he recorded
in his book, The City of God of all the miracles that were occurring
in his days and ended his narrative of miracles by telling his readers
that there are too many miracles to list. He opposed the idea that the
miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit ended with the Apostolic age.

MAN-MADE diseases
PRIDE: Proverbs 29:23 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain
honour.
Hear and give ear, be not proud, for the Lord has spoken,
When insolence/ haughtiness creeps in, fellowship with God is broken;
Pride corrupts us, hinders spiritual food and brings our downfall,
We need to stand tall and rise above its many pitfalls!

The Holy Spirit continued to help and guide the Church in difficult
times to spread the good news and minister to the needs of the
Christian community. Even now, thousands of missionaries work
under very difficult circumstances in remote parts of our country as
per Gods great plan to spread the Gospel. We owe them a lot as we
owe to the great Apostles and the early Church Fathers.

JEALOUSY: Psalm 37:1 Do not fret because of evil doers.

Jealousy is ugly, hateful, bitter hurts people around us,
Have hardened hearts, never appreciate, remove peacefulness;
Jealous of others prosperity, riches, achievement, career,
Should be content with what we have, to James 3:16, adhere!

REV. DR. SAMUEL RAJ

BIRTHDAYS IN OCTOBER
10-Oct Mrs. Sabine Paul

15-Oct Mrs. Shinola Shekar

17-Oct Mr. Cyril Mani

18-Oct Ms. Johanna Joshua

18-Oct Mrs. Helen Sophia Singh

18-Oct Ms. Chrislene Lionel

19-Oct Mrs. T. Samuel Raj

19-Oct Mrs. Helen Amirthasingh

21-Oct Mrs. Mercy Sharmila Jone

22-Oct Mr. Jeris Alan

22-Oct Mr. Jaruis Altrin

23-Oct Mrs. Grace Krishnan

27-Oct Mrs. Jabakani Devadoss

27-Oct Mrs. Anita Packianathan

27-Oct Ms. Rhoda Sharon

29-Oct Mr. Thomas Siromani

31-Oct Mr. Nehemiah Benjamin

31-Oct Mr. D. Sebastin

VANITY: Psalm 94:11 The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Vanity of Vanities, says the Preacher : All is Vanity We should love & serve God instead of all this insanity,
Self-love, self-worship, showing off, vain pursuit, arrogance;
Boasting of riches, empty pleasures, outward appearance!
CRITICISM: Matthew 7:1-5 Judge not that ye be not judged.
People criticize, feel great, use words that are hurtful,
Steal joy, find faults, complain, make us feel miserable;
Let us use helpful words; and encourage those who hear,
Lets not judge others but await Gods Judgement that can be severe!
GOSSIP: James 4:11a Speak not evil with one another, brethren.
When a Gossip starts, the tongue rolls on and on,
It is like giving a commentary of any marathon;
It ruins friendship, brings evil, grievance, violence,
Lets go about the Lords work as Gossip stems from idleness!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES IN OCTOBER

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07-Oct

Mrs. & Rev. Dr. A. Samuel Raj

23-Oct

Mrs. & Rev. Isaac Devadoss

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THANKING GOD FOR EVERYTHING

LYING: Genesis 3:4 You will not certainly die, the serpent said to the woman
The first lie in the world was a lie told to Eve,
Satan, the Father of lies makes us believe;
Jesus called Himself, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life,
Lying is a cornerstone of evil, resist it as it only brings strife!

SECRET OF HAPPINESS
Whats the Secret? This incident
puts things in perspective.

More man-made diseases like Anger, Hatred, Greed, Bribe, Ego:

From our hearts and minds should completely go,
We can then experience joy and inner peace to flow;
And remedy to all ailments by steadfast prayers can grow!

A rich woman went to a psychiatrist

and complained My whole life is
empty; it has no meaning. Can you help me out?
The Doctor called a sweeper who was cleaning the floors inside. In the
meantime, he told the rich lady, I will ask this cleaner to tell you about
her life. I want you to listen to her.

MS. CYNTHIA MUKHERJEE, VIA E-MAIL FROM THE UAE

The old maid servant put down her broom and told her story: Well, my
husband died of heart attack suddenly last year and 3 months later, my
only son was killed by a car while driving his bicycle. I had nobody to
support. I am not educated; I am weak, but still had to live. I had
nothing left. I could not sleep; could not eat; never smiled at anyone. I
started cleaning houses for survival.

JESUS BIDS US SHINE

This song, which I learnt while in St Saviour's Tamil
Church Sunday School, has held me in good stead for decades.
JESUS BIDS US SHINE
WITH A PURE, CLEAR LIGHT,
LIKE A LITTLE CANDLE
BURNING IN THE NIGHT;
IN THIS WORLD OF DARKNESS
SO WE MUST SHINE,
YOU IN YOUR SMALL CORNER
AND I IN MINE.
JESUS BIDS US SHINE
FIRST OF ALL FOR HIM,
WELL HE SEES AND KNOWS IT
IF OUR LIGHT GROWS DIM;

HE LOOKS DOWN FROM HEAVEN

TO SEE US SHINE,
YOU IN YOUR SMALL CORNER
AND I IN MINE.

Then one evening a little kitten followed me to my home. I felt sorry for
that kitten. It was cold outside, so I decided to let the kitten in. I got it
some milk and it licked the plate clean. Then it purred and rubbed
against my leg and looked up at me with gratitude. For the first time in
months, I smiled. Then I started to think If helping a little kitten could
make me smile, may be doing something for people could make me
happy. So the next day, I baked some biscuits and took them to a
neighbour who was sick in bed.

JESUS BIDS US SHINE

THEN FOR ALL AROUND,
MANY KINDS OF DARKNESS
IN THIS WORLD ABOUND;
SIN AND WANT AND SORROW
SO WE MUST SHINE,
YOU IN YOUR SMALL CORNER
AND I IN MINE.

Every day I tried to do something nice for someone. It made me so

happy to see them happy. Today, I do not know of anybody who sleeps
and eats better than I do. I have found happiness, by giving it to others!
When she heard that, the rich lady cried. She had everything that money
could buy but she had lost the things which money cannot buy.

Based on Matthew 5:16: "Let your light so shine before men, that they
may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven."

It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20: 35

MR. CYRIL MANI

October 2016

BY VENTRILOQUIST G. A. SHANTHAKUMAR
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A TESTIMONY

God had already started his work through his angels. By noon, the local
police Inspector visited us to book the case at my house itself. Later he
commented that there was no need for me to take it up to the level of
the police commissioner! Our church friends Mr. Amirthasingh and Mr.
Jothi Pandian had intervened for us!

God Answers Prayers

An Alumnus of St Saviours from the 1960s-90s glorifies God
with this Testimony. We pray that this be a blessing to you.
1990 was a tumultuous year, when God tested us on several occasions,
but was faithful to give us adequate strength to overcome them.
It started with my getting an unsolicited job from a Mumbai company,
based on which I resigned my comfortable job at L&T. When it was time
to shift to Mumbai, I was informed by the new companys local office
that the job offer was withdrawn, as the new company is not being
formed. When my friends asked me what I would do, I could only
muster enough courage to (hope and) say that Ill do engineering
consultancy. By the time I reached home, I was informed by my wife that
a person from Bhubaneswar called twice, to consult me on some project
work! Then I knew that it was Gods plan and had peace of mind during
the next 3 years of my consultancy practice.

After 3 days, we got the news that the car was in Howrah Police Station.
The delayed information was only due to the fact that Howrah Police
does not report to Calcutta Police. It transpired that when the thieves
were passing through Howrah bridge on that fateful morning, the petrol
had ran out and the car stopped in the middle of Howrah bridge. When
Gods angels in the form of Howrah Police came to offer help by pushing
the car, the thieves ran away, abandoning the car! I got my car back
intact and in the same condition as before!
Praise be to our Lord!

MR. PHILIP DHINAKARAN, MEMBER: 1968-77 AND 1982-92

We had shifted to a house in Swarnalatha Street near Lansdowne road

and had to park our new Ambassador car on the road side. Often during
the day, we used to watch from our window, petty thieves stealing car
wipers and door handles, but never imagined we would be victims soon.
My neighbour, Laab Singh was the owner of a fleet of taxis. One day,
around 5 am, our neighbours driver rang the doorbell to inform us that
a couple of guys had driven away our car and asked us if we had given
our car keys to them. We were stunned when we saw our car missing. I
was advised to lodge a police complaint. My wife Vanaja immediately
called our children Rajiv, Vivien and Ranjit; the five of us held our hands
together and prayed. Vanaja pleaded that God would send his angels
and stop the car immediately. I left for the police station but they
refused to book any case. Mr. Abraham joined me and we went about
the Lake Area to see if the missing car stood on bricks, but to no avail.
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LETTERS FROM CHURCH FB PAGE

RE-UNION: AN EVENING OF TOGETHERNESS

St Saviours Tamil Church Calcutta

The Church Facebook Community is now active. Do

join; ask your friends and other Alumni to also join.
THE NEWSLETTER: I always love reading the very insightful and informative
newsletters of our beloved Tamil Church. I am so happy that the Church
is flourishing with more and more wonderful people coming to the fold. I
also forward this letter to my friends. I enjoy reading Rev. Samuel Raj's
sermons. May our ever-loving, gracious Lord Jesus always bless our
Church and may every activity be worthy of His scrutiny. My brother
Stanley John and I finally located Thelma David Tai after 40 long years. I
told her she is like the lost sheep who has returned to the fold again!
Praise God! Thanks again. May God continue to bless you all always.
Prayers and Blessings.
GLORY RENDALL
APPRECIATION FOR NEWSLETTER: Nice.

VIJAY ARULDAS

Ten of St Saviours Tamil Church past members met at Santhome,

Chennai on Saturday, September 14 and shared happy memories of the
past. We had a Prayer Meeting thereafter and high tea, hosted by Mrs
and Mr Baskaran Daniel. Mr Rajkumar arranged for the Get-Together.
Past members of St Saviours Church, who are in Chennai, take keen
interest in IMS sale in Chennai and have an Ex-Members Stall,
contributing over Rs 3 Lakhs through sales, the highest in the City. The
IMS Secretary there is Mr Jyothi Pandian, also our past member.

IMS SALE, CHENNAI 2016: Saturday, 8 October at St Georges

School Grounds, Poonamallee High Road. The St Saviours Alumni Stall
will be active, as usual. Do Visit the stall if you are in Chennai; if God
leads you to contribute, do contact Mrs Esther Amos or Dr Edward Paul.
BY REV. DR. SAMUEL RAJ

PATRONAL FESTIVAL AND FOND MEMORIES: Hello Church Family, Greetings

from Canada, USA, Australia and India. On behalf of Glory, Stan,
Shekhar and the rest of the Youth of Yesteryears, I thank Cyril
Mani and Michael Mani, for sharing pictures and videos of the Patronal
Festival. It brought back such wonderful memories of 50 years ago
when we were actively participating in all Church activities lead by Rev
John Siromoni, and his sister Emerald Akka, supported by our late Mani
Annan, Victor John Uncle, Reggie Uncle and all the Church families. We
are now scattered all over the map, but seeing these pictures has cut
through the distance and has brought us one step closer to our Tamil
Church in Calcutta. Thanks for reminding us that we were once part of
this Active Church. Thanks for the memories that we the old timers are
now chatting about on Facebook. God bless!
THELMA DAVID
GAZING AT 2066: 50 years from now, these kids now singing in the video
will be reminiscing, just like us, from somewhere in the world. God is
great.
JOSHUA PRAKASH KADAKSHAM
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STANDING (L to R): Mr Rajkumar, Mr Dhinakaran, Dr Samuel Raj, Mr John

Thilagar, Mr Santhakumar, Mr Dason. SITTING: Mrs Nirmala Rajkumar, Mrs
Samuel Raj, Mrs Vanaja Dhinakaran, Mrs Daniel
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FROM THE MISSION FIELDS 1:

REV. RAMESHWAR DAYAL NIRMAL, CHHATTISGARH

You would be aware that our Church supports 9 Missionaries. This
month, Saviours Chimes chronicles the Mission work done by Rev
Nirmal in Chhattisgarh. Do remember the work in your daily prayers.
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS MISSIONARY PRAYER BAND (FMPB)
FIELD AREA: CHAMPA DISTRICT, CHHATTISGARH
FAMILY: Rev. Rameshwar Dayal Nirmal and his wife Mrs. Mahu Kala
Nirmal are working for the Lord in the District of Champa. They have a
daughter, Sharon Nirmal, who studies in Santosh Vidyalaya.
THEIR MISSION WORK: To reach out to new villages and share the Gospel.
They conduct Sunday Worship Service in Uraiha and Weekly Worship in
Kanasda and Kulipota. Fasting prayers and All Night prayers are also
conducted in different villages. Most people reached are poor farmers.
A RECENT MIRACLE: Rev. Nirmal shares a recent miracle that has
happened to a boy, Shayam Sunder, 14 years old, who was suffering
from body swelling for the past six months at Rojhandi village. In spite of
different treatments given in the hospital, there was no relief. During
one of their outreach Ministries, the parents asked Rev. Nirmal and his
family to pray for their son. God heard their prayers and he was healed.
Now, the boys parents have stated following the Lord.

2. Mr. Govinda and Mrs. Damini to accept Jesus as their personal

Saviour.
3. The strength of the Worship Centre to be increased in Uraiha,
Kanasda and Kulipota
4. The key contacts to accept Jesus as their personal Saviour.
5. The need for 4 committed Evangelists for the ministry.
6. The following sick people to be healed:
Lachiminbai from cancer
Ushavan Khede from tuberculosis
Firitin Sahu from weakness has he is old
Miss. Sudama from mental disorder.
Mrs Leela Bai from skin cancer
Mrs. Santosi Yadav from piles
Mrs. Sunita who has met with an accident by car to be healed.
7. For normal delivery of Ansuiya of Amora village.
8. A suitable life partner for Pushpalata and Ajit Banjare.
9. The forthcoming Field Programmes: film ministry, outreach and allnight meetings.
A NOTE: Rev. Nirmal has thanked our Church for the support and has
asked us to continue supporting them through our prayers. Do
remember to pray for their needs in our personal and family prayers.

BY MS. DAVINA VASANTH

GODS MIGHTY WORKS: By the grace of God, they have reached out to two
new villages, Rojhandi and Donga Kohrod with the Gospel. Through
prayers, the believers have had a good harvest of rice; a new
Harmonium and a DVD player have been received recently, which are
very useful in their ministry. Rev. Nirmal has also shared that God saved
them from an accident during their ministry.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. That Rojhandi and Donga Kohrod village people will know the truth.
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BIBLICAL PUZZLE CORNER 1:

HUMOUR: THATS A DIFFERENT WAY TO THINK!

This month, Saviours Chimes introduces a new Feature. Send in your

answers by 23 October to saviours.calcutta@gmail.com.
Answers would be published next month.

WHY DID GOD MAKE MOMS?

Answers by 3 to 5 year old kids to the question
What kind of little girl was your mom? I don't know because I wasn't
there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.

PUZZLE 1: I kept him steady and others away,

I kept them safe and showed the way
Once thrown upon the ground
I came alive with a hissing sound
I hit the rock as he was told
And that was when the water flowed
I am in the Bible What am I?

Who's the boss at your house? Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she
has to because dad's such an idiot.
What's the difference between moms and dads? Moms work at work
and work at home and dads just go to work at work. Moms have magic,
they make you feel better without medicine.

PUZZLE 2: I had many locks that didnt need a

key
I was far too many for you to count me
I was never to be shortened for a vow had been said
I was a symbol of strength that flowed from the head
But in a moment of weakness, my secret was out
I lay all in pieces when she gave the shout
I am in the Bible What am I?

What would it take to make your mom perfect? On the inside she's
already perfect. Outside, I
think some kind of plastic
surgery.
If you could change one
thing about mom, what
would it be? I would like for
her to get rid of those
invisible eyes on the back
of her head.
FROM MR. SUNIL ARULDAS

PUZZLE 3: I am old but also new

I may seem rather strange but all of me is true
I am 66 inside but really only one
I can be pocket-sized or times weigh a ton
All of me is about a person you really ought to meet
He often signs his name and each story is his treat
I am a world best-seller but sadly, seldom read
Perhaps you have seen me on a shelf or lying by a bed.
What am I?

A Thoughtful Meme
FROM DR. EDWARD PAUL

MS. CHRISTINA MUKHERJEE, VIA E-MAIL FROM THE UAE

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