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Sevika Sangham Cottage Meeting

Sevika Sangham members were able to resume cottage meetings at member's homes once again. The August meeting was held at Susan Thomas' home on Sat, Aug 13th. Arun Achen led the study and discussion of the Lord's Prayer.

2022 Women’s Retreat

"A Woman's Space" one day retreat was hosted by the St. Andrews MTC Sevika Sangham on Saturday, August 27th. Members from the three Los Angeles Mar Thoma churches came together to hear speaker Pushpa Samuel, Mar Thoma California Lay Chaplain, and enjoy fellowship together. Rev. Bijoy M. John, Vicar of LAMTC and Rev. Arun S. Varghese, Vicar of HMTC LA were also present to provide leadership.

Youth Fellowship Meeting

Horeb youths met at Jaden and Jocelyn Mathew's home on Friday, August 26th for their monthly Youth Fellowship meeting. Pushpa Samuel led the youths in Bible study.

Dr. Sosamma Iype - Padma Shri Award Recipient

Horeb was honored to have Dr. Sosamma Iype attend service on Sunday, August 21st, and share her testimony about her work in keeping the native Kerala Vechoor cows from extinction and God's faithfulness during the trying times. She was awarded the Padma Shri civilian award for the year 2022 by the Government of India for her services to the conservation of the Vechoor cow. You can watch her short address to the Horeb family below.

Sunday School Dedication Sunday

Sunday School Students and Teachers' Dedication Sunday was held on Sunday, August 29th. Sunday School children assisted with the liturgy and Bible readings during the service. There were dedication prayers for students and teachers for the upcoming year. Sunday School students received awards for the past school year and youth student teachers were recognized as well. Dr. Susan Varghese, Sunday School Superintendent, thanked the Sunday School teachers, students and volunteers for their commitment.

VBS Sunday School Song

At the conclusion of VBS on Sunday, August 7th. Horeb Sunday School performed the theme song of this year's VBS. Serena John and Ashlyn Chacko led the kids with worship songs and Alex Abraham assisted on guitar. Midhun and Sheila Mathew were the VBS coordinators.