A good Christian family is one that lines up with biblical principles and one in which each member understands and fulfills his or her God-given role. The family is not an institution designed by man. It was created by God for the benefit of man, and man has been given stewardship over it. God declares equality of worth in that men and women are created in God’s image and are therefore equally valuable in His eyes. They are equal in status, but each has a different role to play in a Christian family.
Ideally, a Christian family will have all members committed to Christ and His service. When all fulfills their God-appointed roles, then peace and harmony reign in the home. When the family is on the right path, it improves the quality of the Church, the Society, and ultimately the whole world.
MEETINGS
We the Couple fellowship family comes together Every 2nd Saturday of the month in Church at 7.30 pm for our monthly session. These meetings include singing, Bible study, discussion on family based topics, games & intercessory prayer. We had various speakers coming for our sessions.
ONAM CELEBRATION
We worked as a team and celebrated Onam in our Church on September 9th and almost all the members participated in this program. Each and every family brought one food item cooked by them which was relished by all and it was a memorable event.
CAMP
We cut short our Annual camp which was conducted at Almost Heaven, Badlapur, on 19th & 20th of October to be present as a community for the Family Sunday. We gave the choice to our speaker the Vicar of Nerul Parish Rev. Benu John to speak on the topic relevant to Couples which would include marriage, family life, parenting. It was a wonderful experience for all, and it was time where hidden talents where showcased.
CAROL ROUNDS
On 17th December we visited Versova area for our Carol rounds. People around you standby to see when you walk on roads with traditional dress code Red /Green t-shirt, Jeans and the Santa caps spreading the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ. Thanking all the Versova members who opened their homes for us with just a phone call.
We also presented a song composed and conducted by one of our own members Mrs. Esther Lancy, during the Christmas Carol Service in our Church, which was held on 23rd December.
FRIDAY PRAYER
On every Friday, we have prayer session at 10:00 PM where we as couple & family come together at their respective home and pray for the various needs as individuals, church and prayer requests, also thanking the almighty for the blessings bestowed on us.
SOCIAL CAUSE
Couples fellowship has been instrumental to provide financial support whenever there is a need be it the Navjeevan tree planation project or supporting the under privileged thru Missionaries of Charity. Thanking everybody who contributed for these causes.
CONCLUSION
The Couple Fellowship members are active participants for all of the church activities be it the sevika sangham competition, Sunday school or the harvest festival. We do make it a point to be in church however late we left after our Saturday session.
Today the 11th of March as we observe the Couples’ Fellowship Sunday, urging all the young, middle, age no bar to join us and be part of this wonderful family. We want the couples who are part of our Whatsapp group but not active during the sessions to be present for the future sessions, as it bonds not only yourself but also the children. Please do not shy away from healthy debating which is also a part & parcel of every family life.
On behalf of Couples’ Fellowship Families we take this opportunity to sincerely thank A.T. Zachariah Achen & Nithin Achen, Parish Office Bearers and all members of the Church for their valuable support and Prayer.
