SO, After a really long delay, guesses, fights, excuses, ice melting sessions, protests and prayers, Madurai Ramnad Diocese finally got a Bishop to rule for the next eight years. After the announcements of results on 25th evening around 3, Rev.Joseph was consecrated on June 28 in the Cathedral Church.
The purpose of consecrating a
Bishop for the Diocese is to quickly make things happen and make things better.
That means, The Bishop have to really work hard, focus on the initiatives taken
to uplift the Diocese and get more souls for God. The post as Bishop is not an
authority , it's an acceptance of responsibility.
Dear Joseph uncle,
Congrats!
You have taken the responsibility for the life of the Diocese at
the outset of your calling for Christ. Show joy, Excitement, Confidence, awe
and gratitude when you talk about Our Lord. Aim on " Best Efforts" not
on Results. Instead of complaining , find " Solutions". In everything
you do exhibit the attitude of God and share His love.
May you be a good leader for all of us who continues to learn,
grow, develop and help us to learn, grow and develop in all the aspects of
life.
Let Every service, every worship, every conversation and every
interaction hold the objective to serve God.
Delight in His grace, walk in God's ways and be a blessing to the
Diocese.
Wishing you the best days of your life ahead.
warm regards
Gladious
P.S :
It's Exactly one month since the results has been announced. I was
actually waiting for some good positive response from the people to drop in a
post about the Bishop. I decided to write this one when I got to know about
Pastor's family get together retreat last week. The retreat was something which
never happened in the past years. And it was one wonderful initiative taken! **
Appreciations**
The Expectations:
- Pastor's
Family retreat + tour ( It's been more than 10 years )
- Separate
department for V.B.S
- Must
buy a place ( land ) for Retreat Centre - Our Diocese doesn't hold one!
All the R.C , T.E.L.C denominations has one.
- Appointments
according to the Seniority list prepared
- Preferences
to the pastor Kids ( late & Present ) for appointments
- Hike
in Missionary Salaries
- Construct
more Churches
- Appoint
Youth Director, Children Director - Separate directors!
Lots more! Will update if at least one happens, God's grace!
And
Bani Uncle, God still has a purpose in your life. Good luck for your endeavors.
Cheer up!
