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Madurai - Ramnad Diocese 55th council

Time for an other officer’s election in Madurai-Ramnad Diocese. The 55th council session of the Diocese of Madurai-Ramnad was scheduled for 29th & 30th May, 2015. The diocesan council members (360) who are elected from each pastorate around the Diocese were ready to cast their votes to the officer’s of the diocese for the term 2015-2018. 

Two panels of 5 in each plus one independent candidate contested for the post of Deputy Chairman, Clergy Secretary, lay secretary, registrar, and treasurer. This election saw the first woman candidate contesting for the post of Lay Secretary. It's a season to give life to all the marketing modes such as campaigns, canvassing, pamphlets, voice messages, new media and phone calls by the panel members. From bungalows in the city to the royal houses in the village of the council members, panel members along with their supporters were having a walk-in in-spite of the climate change.
People started gathering from 7'o clock at the Bishop Christopher Asir Memorial Dental College campus. Registration of 100 Rs was collected and the tags were given to the council members. At around 9'o clock members started entering in and snacks were served. Council started with the communion service followed by the minutes of the previous councils and appointment of tellers, recording secretaries, and election officer. Rev.Gk.Chellappa's report reading of the previous term can never be matched with any other readers of the officers. He just flipped through 100's of pages and sat on his seat in the diaz in 10 minutes. I would say, he knew how to handle crowd who are expecting the other side of the council (the elections, of course). The present officers stepped down from the dias as the election officer took over to conduct the election. 

The election officer Rev.Samuel Soundrapandian took roll call and Rev.Joshua made sure they were present. The rules and regulations were read that are to be followed during the election. Next came the declaration of the candidates with the proposer and seconder. The youngest council member of the Diocese seconded a candidate and she was appreciated for the guts. So totally 11 candidates contested for 5 posts. 
Polling started around 12.30 and went on till 4.00. Two representatives for each candidate was allowed in during counting. Around 5.50 results were declared as Rev.Edwin Yesuraj as Deputy Chairman, Rev.David Jebaraj as Clergy Secretary, Mr.Fernandass Rathinaraj as Lay Secretary, Rev.Jacob as the Registrar, and Rev.Deva Irakkam as the Treasurer. 
Congratulating the 2012-2015 officers for their effective service to the Diocese and the newly elected officers for the term 2015-2018. 
Thank you so much Uma Catering, Mr.Anand and crew. Without you , none of us would have been there to cast our votes. You filled our stomach not only with food, but with happiness in our faces, energy to our body, and strength to stay longer in the council. Long live and may your business grow high. The winners its your duty to call and thank him for the service he extended yesterday. His number 9842108788. Extending a heart-full of thanks to the office staff of the Diocese. 
Dear most winners of people hearts, don't lose hope! You are the real winners of the Diocese. They have won because of the single man who is supposed to be a genuine person. He is failing in his duties. You know whom I mean! Don't worry God still has his role to be played in the Diocese and He will choose the perfect time to implement it. So chuck out all the negative thoughts from your mind and be happy. The good God, my Lord, definitely has plans and you all will be rewarded for your talents sooner or later by God's abundant grace in the Diocese and they also will be rewarded for their activities from heaven above. Wait and watch the Lord performing His stunts! Good luck guys.

Peniel Home- Pastor's family retreat

Pastor’s family get together of Madurai-Ramnad Diocese, yet an other episode in 2015 at Peniel house, Natham. A beautiful campus located amidst the green lushes under the mountain, founded by Mr. Samuel and family. They are part of the founder’s team of Bethel Bible Institute, Salem.

Day started with a warm journey from the city in several buses filled with the members of pastor’s families. The bus headed towards Natham road to reach the Peniel Campus, crossing Hawa Valley (a resort), American College satellite campus, Stephen’s B.ed College and few other shops around. Session started with a prayer led by Rev.Gk.Chellappa, Secretary, Madurai Ramnad Diocese and few worship songs accompanied by Rev.Benjamin on keys. Rev. Samuel Packiam, ordained minister, Diocese of Tirunelveli was the guest speaker.

He was the executive secretary of NCCI, Inter-faith relations. He was a research scholar of Westminster College, Oxford and worked on Christian Muslim relations. He was designated as the Director of Henry Martyn Institute of Islamic studies at Hyderabad. He is a man of passion for bridging the religious difference between Christians and Muslims. As a first step, He learnt Arabic. He has written so many papers on the status of Muslim and he concludes that mutual trust is needed for religious establishment with servicing, witnessing, and peace-making.

His talk to the crowd was enriching in the hot summer. The casual talk with the present scenario of the pastors kept everyone awake throughout.

Apart from the serious sessions, the walk among the mango orchids, kids, new faces of the young couples, the hot tea, Uma catering briyani, the slow cycle race for the pastors, and lucky corner for men and women separately, and the gifts definitely made this day, a day to remember. It was so surprising when in both the lucky corner for men and women, same family received the prize. Rev.Gk Chellappa stood first for men and his wife Mrs. Mercy Chellappa stood first for women. The crowd applauded. Best wishes for the rest of the winners also.

The day ended with the prize distribution, heavy ice rain, warm tea and few chit chats about the upcoming elections.

Good day!  Thanking the organizers and the speaker.

C Gladious

Music In My life

Hallelujah Chorus

What a joy in singing Hallelujah chorus composed by Handel
The goosebumps in the flesh
The pride filled faces while singing
The different parts entry of the choral music
The smile in our faces
The tension of hitting the higher notes
The last four strong " Hallelujah's"
AND
Hundreds of voices, yet it sounds one.

How united we are when we sing this Chorus!
Miss you, MCC choir!

Handel, What a Composition!

Bishop Heber Chapel, Christmas Service!

One of the most wonderful chapels,

The peace and joy it passes on when stepped in,

Always crowded by the students, higher officials.....And,

The most vibrant "Bishop Heber Chapel Choir".

It's one awesome feel to enjoy Christmas season in campus.

The traditional Hodea song which takes the breath for a moment,

The sacristan carrying the cross in the aisle of the chapel,

The choir's beautiful walk with white robes,

The pin drop silence in the Chapel,

Audience standing in and out wherever they find space,

The Bible reading of the General Secretaries of Hall,

The choir conductor and his tension filled face,

The strong bass, the highest vocal ranged sopranos and tenors, the harmony of Alto,

The songs rendered by the choir,

which narrates every reason for the season,

The candle light song sung in darkness, " Let all mortal flesh keep silence"

The sharing of smiles,

The beautiful white saree draped around girls and the robes of guys,

The big sigh of relief after Hallelujah Chorus,

The appreciations after the service, the fun, the time of sharing experiences, the tears,

the laughs, the smiles, the pictures, the hugs and the awesome dinner by the Heberians!

How much I'm blessed to be a part of all these?

These are all something, None on earth should ever miss!

MCC is something which I don't deserve,

Thank you Lord for taking me to places where I felt your presence! :)

P.S : I heard choir practices started a week ago and as I miss it, felt like writing one about the awesomeness it showered upon me. Sometimes words should be exaggerated more to give a stress to it! :)

The bright and morning star of the family

I have found a friend in my sister in law

She is the beautiful, most young pretty lady

She is a post graduate professional in Computers and Cooking too

She is young but she is matured at times

She is the youngest of mothers and can't believe the fact that she is a mother of two

She is a friend most of the times and enemy a very few times

She is the connector of the family

She is very systematic, stylish and a perfect married girl

Her make overs goes for hours together

She is fond of nail polish

She scolds me for my least bothering nature for make overs

She doesn't make wise decisions, I'm sure she is learning it now

She gets confused most of the times

She doesn't sleep much but she is active throughout the day

She loves her family and her kids mean her world

You can trust her for secrets, She can keep it with her for even hundred years

She extends her hands of help Everytime when I'm in need

It would be even words, and she does even that perfectly.

She knows how to shake her heads for her in -laws , the elderly ones

She used to be mad for hay day game

Not sure, If my brother deserve her, But I definitely deserve to have her in my life

And, 

She has promised , she will help me in bringing me up my kids

That's the most wonderful part I like about her.

Dear Stefi,

You are the bright and morning star of the family and more brighter are your kids!

Wishing you a very happy birthday!

May the good God my Lord bless you abundantly 

Have a blessed year ahead.

Gladious 

The Guru's of my life - Teachers

All of a sudden after 3 days of Teacher's day the love for teachers just overflows in me that I'm here to mention a few of them!

With 14+3+1+2 = 20 years of learning from various teachers, I have grown up as a wonderful human being with so many values inculcated in me. 

Chandra Mam - My class teacher in 2nd & 3rd. A lean, fair and beautiful lady she is! I always have a second look for her hair do everyday.  E.N.G.L.I.S.H -The term, the language, or whatever you call it in your terms for it, It was first introduced to my by her. The way she pronounces, the ways she tried to introduce new new words everyday with some activity is still lingering in my ears. Discipline, prayer, Exercise,and every first thing I learnt from her. She along with Sister Vincenta encouraged me to act in a play of 3 hours as a small little girl who lost her dad in one, and flower girl in an other! And in both the plays, I played main role. In fact, It was like the kid heroine types! The appreciations I got, The hugs & kisses that were passed on still gives me a strong feeling happiness. 

Now people find me as a daring and confident person all the time. I never had stage fear. I never had experienced the shaking of legs before presenting something. All credits goes to my mam Miss.Chandra & sis.Vincenta. Thank you mam, If you had not encouraged me, I wouldn't have been such a daring girl now. The appreciations I get, The prizes I received, The full marks I score in presentations, and every single recognition I got it's all because of you both! Thank you mam.

Sophia Mam - My English teacher & class teacher, 4th Standard. Every time she steps into my class, my rate of heart beat increases. She is very strict but more beautiful, with long hair, kaajal in her eyes, fair, and the way she speaks keeps my mouth open! Her lesson of parts of speech, grammar, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, whatever the basic classes I had for English, I still remember everything. And she laid the strong foundation of English in me. Mam, I'm ever thankful to you! 

With that 4 years in a convent school, my learning of English had a full stop. The rest of the years I had to recollect whatever I learnt and I developed the passion for English by reading books and writing dairies. Because, After that I stepped in to Government State Board Schools for further classes.

Chelladurai Sir - My 5th Standard teacher. He is an old man who tries to speak English with his own terms & in his own ways. "The selfish giant", by Oscar Wild , the story which was well explained by him. I tried dancing for the first time in the annual day. He was someone who encourages friendship and Trust me I'm still in touch with almost all of them. And my first best friend ( boy ) is from 5th standard and we still love each other like we did 10 years ago! Blesson, you are remembered here. You will always be my best friend. Thank you sir for teaching me the value of friendship. You will be remembered as long as friendship survives is in this world! 

Kalpana Mam - The pretty unmarried woman with chubby cheeks and dimple chin. With her short hair she tries to have a bun of it during working hours. She made lessons easy. And state board syllabus is much easy when compared to matriculation that time. She is more friendly and more active. She extends her arms whenever students are dull. She taught me to keep things safe cos I lost my purse in her class and got it back. My first girl friend is from her class. Aynesh. She is still the same, you believe it or not! You have a special place in my heart. Thank you mam for teaching me the value of warmth and the value of things. And, She is my 6th Standard class teacher.

Karpagam Mam - My social science teacher of 6th Standard. She is a very daring lady with good power in her voice. I remember having a problem with her in the answering papers and later got it solved. I remember crying standing in the entrance of my classroom! I did not get to spend so much time with her as she walks in only for 6 hours in a week to my class. Thank you mam for being an example of a woman with daring heart and a boomerang voice. I don't easily cry now. 

Queen Mam - She is a queen for sure. Her lullaby voice,tirunelveli slang, big eyebrows and the style bun of her hair. She judges the whole class with questioning me and Aynesh. If we reply her, She thinks the whole class also have studied, If not, It's the other way round. We two were her pets. The way she calls me glady, I will be totally flat. She was pregnant that time and her long breath, little stomach, with everything she is an awesome woman. Mam, You are much into my heart and thank you for teaching me to be special to someone. I'm to so many now! Thank you mam from the bottom of my heart. She is 7th Standard Teacher

Thilaga Mam - The first day she entered the class, I started crying. She is tall, scary face, pimples here and there, different styles of blouses everyday and her intensity of pinches vary everyday. I remember she asking me why  we don't include "an" before "one". Her birthday is on september 8th. And myself and Aynesh presented her a gift , a very small one! She is someone who taught me how to work with deadlines and how to be strict when we want things to be done on time! She is my 8th Standard teacher. Thank you mam I'm not scared of you anymore.

Badmavathy mam - My 7th & 8th Social science Teacher. The most funniest teacher I ever had. Her classes I long for. Her lessons I like much. Social science classes have never bored me even though I study about Akbar, Shahjahan and few more. I hid myself behind the tall girls when we sit in the floor. She is a pretty old lady with a big bag. And she sleeps most of the time. I remember scoring centum twice. Thank you mam for teaching me how to be funny at times to get attracted. 

Rajeswari mam - My maths teacher for 7th & 8th Standard. She is a jolly jolly teacher and the love for maths was just poured unto me by her teaching. She keeps singing songs most of the times. "Sirithu vaale vendum, pirar sirika vaalndhidaadhey" These types of old songs she sings to keep us happy. Knowingly or unknowingly music has become my passion and Thank you mam for planting the seed in me. 

Shanthi Mam – My tamil teacher for 7^th & 8^th standard. She doesn’t talk much in class. She comes takes class and leaves. She blinks her eyes a million times in a second. A very sincere lady whom I have never seen chatting around. Thank you mam for the seed of sincerity.

Mary Mam - She is one of my best friend's mother. I used to call her aunty and was forced to call her mam during school hours. She is short, oiled hair bun and her major is History. Trust me, She knows how students will fall asleep during social sciences class when they hear about Akbar, Mourya and invasions. She skips everything. Before even starting the lesson, She will ask us to mark the answers for the questions given at the end of each lesson and then to continues to explain JUST the answer part. Mam, Thank you for not boring us. I learnt to be a short and sweet person. She is my 9th standard class teacher. 

Bala Mam - My 9th and 10th Science teacher. I have never seen her smiling. The way she teaches science, you can never sleep. Not because it's interesting. But because she is strict and her voice tells it all. Lunch break, Tea break and every other breaks, She will be in class giving us work. Study hours is meant for her. No one can turn around. Her way of speaking tamil when she scolds, you just can't bare. She is fair and a committed lady. I scored high because of her in my board exam. She is much active from dawn till dusk. Mam, I'm much active most of the times because of your activeness! Thank you.

Geetha Mam - My 9th Maths teacher. Yellow turmeric powder manufacturers will be very happy if they get to see her. She is always yellow yellow in her face, tall and talks through her nose. I rarely understand her classes. But she is an expert in maths. Sometimes you can't cope up with genius. She is of that kind. Mam, I have always wanted to be an expert in at least one field ( Teaching ) and I'm definitely today because of you! A big thank you. 

Jeya Mam - My 9th standard Tamil teacher. I learnt proper tamil pronounciation from her. She always looks at the ceiling and teach. Don't know why only! But She explains each and every cheiyil very interestingly. Now when I address people in a crowd, they find my Tamil very sharp and sizzling. It's all because of her. Thank you mam.

Muthupechi mam - My 10th standard class teacher. The class in which I did not have Aynesh with me. And it's all because of Mary mam who wanted me to be in Muthu mam's class. She is a very old, long thick hair, big glasses, drags her speech, eats snacks in classroom sometimes and her major is history. Everyday morning, as soon as she enters, before wishing, She ll ask us to recite the poem. I still remember, Two roads diverged by Robert Frost. She had focus in her class. She wanted everyone to score well. No partiality, nothing. Mam, Thank you for being an example of treating everyone equally. I'm trying it everyday.   I got 90+ in board exam because of you. 

Poongodi mam - I don't remember much about her. She has parrot voice, short, fair, pukka soda potty glass. No one listens to her. But she is sweet. She finishes portion. She is liberal. Sometimes you need to be liberal and I learnt it from you. Mam, Thank you. 

Krishna Leela mam - She and her tamil classes. Chance less. She was my 11th Standard class teacher. She is bit fat, dragging tamil and keeech voice. She used to be so funny in her talks. She doesn't punish anyone. Thank you mam for being a wonderful human being and I'm taking steps for that everyday. Hope I will be someday. 




MORE TO COME! Patience please!

A thankful heart

A note of thanks to you, My lord

for choosing me in my mother's womb
for owning me as your child
for being your follower
for the happy family
for the sunrise and sunset I get to see everyday
for the pleasant place to stay 
for the gifts I have received from you
for the voice in me that gives harmony when I sing, and dominates when I convey

for the relationships I'm enjoying
for the friendships I share
for the money I spend
for the gadgets I use
for the make overs I do
for the trendy clothes I wear
for the language I speak
for the time given to explore Chennai
for the presence of mind
for the grace, wisdom & knowledge that have been showered upon me
for the patience test I take everyday

for the inspirational books I read
for the people I meet
for the people who walked out
for the experiences I had in every little thing
for the positions I held
for the awards I received
for the recognition I get
for me being a blessing to many
for leading me in the right path
for not taking me to the dark and deep valley
for not having sickness of any sort
for the angels who protects/protected me every second
Lord, I'm much thankful to you!
The way you have blessed my life is more than I deserve!

You are awesome! 
The creator of Heavens and the Earth!

Be with me forever
Gladious
  

I'm proud to be a hippie from MCC !

I just couldn't believe the fact that I have completed 5 months without the woods. The most happiest place I ever long to stay. The feeling of togetherness, the good people I met, yummy ice creams, tasty mushroom soups, the never ending choir practices, Christmas celebrations, Elections, the dominating post, General body meetings, Room no 84 A, The pond, Hall song, Events of the Hall and Hall day visits, the traditions, the inductions, the long roads, boring mess, the lawn, short trousers and what not! Mcc you are much missed in my life! One wish If God grants me, I wish it should be the life back in MCC.

Pradeep, One of my best friend whom I really missed much in the last few months of college. Remembering the times, visiting hospital every now and then, just to spend time with him. I really couldn't see him with the dialysis process. He was always the one who kept me safe in class, fights for me with others and an awesome guitarist. He is a man of humility. God will bless you Pradeep da and I really wish that our friendship continues forever.:)

Gauri and her bum shorts! Girlie, you just can't imagine how much I miss your presence with me in the evenings. " you and your candy crush", "Glady, I'm going"! The favourite dialogues of yours every time when you visit my room! I so much love you. You are one of the cutest girls I have ever met. 

Darling, How could I forget you when you and Angel have taught me so many "must know" things. * March 25* I must say, If this girl had not been there with me I would not have had a good stay in Martin. She was always there whenever needed. thank you darling for the ice tea, coffee, tea, pappad, ear buds, clips, toothpaste and every little things! I miss you more everyday! You are remembered whenever I search for something. you are awesome!

The little sisters of mine, Ambika, Elma, Pooja! No roomies will be like them. More love, more adjustments, more silence, more naughtiness and everything just overflows in them. Miss your screams, the tune of malayalam and the pretending to be silent effects if I'm there in the room! Miss you much!

Angel, Sharon, Nivi, Negina, I'm missing the never ending talks with you girls!

The most vibrant choir of MCC , I miss more. The mission trip, the special lunches, the fights and everything else! The wonderful department mates who were always there when things went upside down. I will be ever grateful to each one of you! 

  

Thank you MCC for awarding me the Best outgoing female student of College, And I'm extremely honored and feeling His grace in my life.

With a happiness of Achieving something, I feel I have really proved myself to my parents! Lord, Thank you! I'm in your hands , mould me and make me a better and a stronger woman! 

UP UP MCC! 

I miss you!  

World out here is horrible. I felt safe being in the woods! 

**Tears**

Year Ending Post

An other year also is just gonna pass in few more hours. And I’m fed up in thoughts with all the moments that left me in pieces torn and few happy moments which I’m longing to have again.

The first day of the New Year wasn’t that special. I dint even have a shower, dint meet friends, dint have good food. I just slept off and off. Few phone calls to receive, few to call, few to leave messages; It was just an other normal day. My birthday celebration is sort of good with 3 cakes and it was that day my second niece’s first month celebration too.

The perfect 5 had a chance to stay together after a really long time where we gathered for one of our friend’s wedding Ishu & Kenny. The night we spent hours together in planning our future, on how to convince our parents, how to be happy, how to be together and lots more. Girls, Thank you so much for being a part of my life and playing a very important role. Your absence will make a lot of difference in my life. I don’t want to experience it. I need you four plus four. 

Its more than 6 months with my classmates but there wasn’t any strong bond between me and them. The trip to Munaar, wayanad brought that bond of friendship I should say. Pradeep became one of my best friends. He was there when I’m dull. He is a philosopher at times. He is a mentor to me at times. His company I liked more than with anybody else in the class. I started to call him over phone. When Roviena pulls my leg, He was there beside to support me. First day out with my friends in college, Queensland! Just looking around the water, rides, sitting with Pradeep and  some head spinning ride with him! Pradeep, Thank you for holding me, for being my best friend. You are so special to me and will always be.

Prason Anna, I know him through Roviena, the photographer! Her clicks of Anya made me leave a comment on his blog and we became friends. I visited his house once for bible study and then for few one day retreats. Thank you Prason Anna, for all the lunch, for helping me to be with Christ with all the retreats, for ad shoot, for being there always as a elder brother and being there when needed. When Srilankan recession happened and when I was wondering where should I go, you said, “No problem, Come home and stay, Don’t panic “, I felt so happy . Thank you anna once again for those words! Lots of love to Anya and Joan Akka.   

The elections, the politics and the results taught me so much and led me to meet a new person Sam Jebadurai. Thank you sam for holding my hands in the Muttukadu lake when our boat was about to sink. I felt safe.  You have become an integral part of my life. I just cannot move on without you. I legally wanna adopt you as my little one. Thank you for being a brother when needed, for being a friend when needed. Remembering all the train journeys, the fights, the hugs, the letters, the shopping, lunch, ice creams and what not! Love you thambu, you mean so much to me!

I met one of my biggest crush in the hot city, Hyderabad. It was Vasisht Anna’s wedding, the perfect 5 turned up together and my crush also was there. I felt wonderful. But he looked at me as a College going student and asked me to study well, NON sense!

FMPB camp at Bishop Heber college, renewed , refreshed and revived my faith. Thank you Brigita for the good company. Remembering Jacob anna & Sylviya akka, you both are wonderful. May God be with you forever.

Niruba, Nimal, Nithya Akka don’t worry! Whatever happens life has to go on. Be happy. You are all not left alone. We are with you! Or at least, I’m with you!

The global alumni meet in college is one of the remarkable events of college. To be a part of choir in the 175^th year celebrations, Bishop Heber Christmas carol service along with the Bishop’s conference. All these things are enough for me to praise God. Thank you Lord that you have placed me in the right place. Not all of them got a chance to be a part of this college and part of the most vibrant choir. And not to forget the special food from all the higher officials of college.

For the first ever time, we the choir friends celebrated Friendship day in phoneix . Though it was not planned, the day was very good with Finley, Diana, Judith & Neghina. And we spent an other good day with American’s in Radisson & T nagar.

When the Coimbatore diocese bishop results came out and Timothy uncle was declared as the Bishop, I felt wonderful. And to attend the consecration in Coimbatore, is an other good thing that happened. Timy uncle, May God bless abundantly, continue to be a role model for many in this world. 

Heterophony Fest, was one such interesting, academic, scaring and wonderful music concert that happened on October 12^th. Don’t know what I should say with it. The program committee, the arguments with the Hod, Principal, Subject in Charge, the letters, the complaints, the Demand draft, the cheque, Sponsors and What not? Thank you Pradeep, Shalini, Roviena, Jony for the hands of support!

Runcie, my best bro! We will be happy soon. Cheer up!

Another new person in life, the America Mapilai, Sam Anna! Welcome to the family! Yet to welcome you formally! My dear lover girl’s wedding has been fixed with Sam Anna! All excited .

Thank you Aynesh, Sunny, Blesson, Neghina, Dienart for being a part of my life! 

The carol rounds in the campus, Martin hall Christmas program, The auditions of college, Deepwoods, Department elections, General body meetings, choir friends Birthday celebrations & weddings, the roommates noise, pavi mobile’s “Where is my water”?, Day and night choir practises, the long lasting phone calls, Special dinner in the hall, Meetings in the martin Junction, Botany tank & Dept junction; Madras Christian college is another world I lived in this year. Up Up MCC !

Lord, Thank you so much for being with me. For all the people I met, the cherishing moments I had and for all the things you taught me and made to experience. Thank you Lord. Be with me forever; your guidance I need, your love I long for forever!

The VI Bishop and The Diocese Expectations

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!

The beautiful Princess

I couldn't spend so many days with my second niece who is 6 months old. I miss her smile, cries, giggles and the crap she does. But, Thank you " Whatsapp" you always keep us together by helping us to share images. This is the recent crap she did. 

My brother was busy in rest room and in law in the kitchen, the baby shits and as she tries to turn around now, she turns around the shit itself. :) My bro comes out, ** Shocking** Ahh, what yellow color everywhere in the bed spread?? In law adds , " what's the pungent smell" ?? and Finally that was the beautiful princess Finola's digestion process ! No wonder she kept some in her lips too ! disgusting . But, what to do! 

After the release

When getting Scoldings from her Mother

After Makeup

 Again clean up, Himalayas powder and she smells good :)

Martin Hall ' 11 C '

Never in my life I have been exposed to a hostel life. But I was allowed to do my post graduation only if I get a coll hostel. That's my mom's words. It was a real battle to get a hostel in the most prestigious campus. A big queue to meet the Dean for hostel accommodation.  Dean of students screamed , " GET OUT" many a times! Every time he said those two strong words standing up from his Honorable seat. One side my mother screams and the other side dean and in between myself and Deborah. Tears about to come, She decides on what can be done next. Suddenly a call, Mom picks; With horrible voice, My mother, " who is this"; Can I speak to Glady", from the other end. Mom, " who is this"( now with even more horror ) ; "It's from dean office"; Mom smiles and takes me to the office and the Dean wrote " Admit in Martin Hall " 

The moment of surprise, God's grace, tears, joy overwhelming, I did not show anything outside. But I felt so happy that God did not let me down. With so much happiness, got the directions to the hall, paid fees, mom and deby left me in and went. I never cried when I waved bye. I happily came back to room and Diana introduced me to a few. 

Portia, the wonderful room mate was the one, I met the minute I entered my room. with the Holy Bible in her hand, traditional clothing, The christian look, the fearful smile and that south Indian look. I felt happy cos she shares my language. After a brief introduction, I felt so happy that she is from Vellore where I personally know a lot of people. The technique A is friend to B ; B - C ; And finally A-C worked out so well ; Eddyson uncle family are close to both our families and that brought us very close. Initially we never spoke so much but as day went on, there weren't any things which we did not share. Right from the silly talks in our different classrooms, silly fights, the cries, friends fights, the crushes, the hangovers, lecturers, relationships, forward messages and till family issues, We had no secrets. we love each other so much. Never in a day we have fought! But I love irritating her to the core. It's a wonderful feeling. Calling out her name unnecessarily a million times a day , yelling at her and finally hugging her made Us so close. Portia ( bold, rough tone ), mokke portia neenge, moonje paaru moonje, Ericha paduthaathinge.....All these are my favorite dialogues to her. I wont express my love to her but I know she does that everyday to me. She is so loving who trust everyone easily and end up crying most of the nights. The smell of oil, The face bleach cream and other adding colors cream is on her face everyday. She took care of me so well and even now before I started to write this post, I irritated her by not reading her lessons to teach her :) :) Ha ha .and tomorrow is her Exam. Portia, Love you! I will never forget you and you really mean so much to me! Wherever you are, You will be a blessed kid and I will uphold you in my prayers! Do come for my wedlock just to check out with whom I'm finally joining hands after all the confusions :) will be expecting your presence. and Happie Birthday my dear girl!

Swathi the fresher, just like me! She came in after a week and she never opened her mouth to speak. Just one word answers all the time. It really took a month's time to get along with her. The freshers party, the meetings, the work allotted for the freshers, decorations made us close. We never fought, we never quarreled. We always exchange that smile and yea she knows all the names of the person in my life. She encourages me to study, she welcomes me with a warm smile, She will make sure that I'm not skipping food, She will prepare coffee for me if I'm not well, She reduses the volume if am sleeping early and patiently she will listen to my stories. Swathi, you are wonderful. Thank you for being a part of my life. and please be in touch. There is an other year for both of us to go. So for now I don't miss you! But next year by this time, you will be so much missed in my life! 

Just 48 hours more to go in this room! I will so much miss each moments spent here. The love, the care, the hugs, the kisses, the long lasting phone calls, the smell of lemon, the prayers, the screams, the songs, the movies, the food, the noodles, the ice tea, the thrilling moments with Pavitra on the night of April 18, the kicks while sleeping, the pillows, the smelly bed spreads and everything else which is a part of my own room '11 c' will be missed in my life. 

God thank you so much for all the blessings and for the people in my room. Can't believe that one year has gone by just like that !

Special Mentions : Ancily, Dona, Srija, Neginah, Pavitra & the eggies ; You kept our room live most of the time! Thank you so much.

Letter to the Creator

Why should this three sixty five acre area of campus came into my life? Why I had a struggle to get into this campus? Why did God bring me here? I’m completing one year of my life here in Madras Christian College and Lord I really wonder whether I’m being molded by the potter’s hand! Whatever steps I take, everything is a flop. When the things are on my way, I believe it has been sent by you. I boast about it and at the end I have nothing in my hand. Why does this always happen to me? Right from my career to relationship. I know am far away from you. I know I am unworthy enough to take all the blessings from you! I understand that life is not a bed of roses and receiving blessings from you is definitely not easy. I admit I made a lot of mistakes. Lord I know you are trying to teach me a lesson. I’m sure you want me to be a stronger woman. I know you have called me here for a purpose. I know you are trying to remove the unwanted things and add the needful. But this phase is so much painful, I tell you. Your plan is hard for me to understand. I still believe in you.

Lord, I really love you so much and I don’t know what more to say other than tears! You are wonderful.

One More Year in Life

Celebrating Birthdays with family makes you feel better no matter how much clashes you have with your parents. It's even more better when you sit back in your own room in the midnight twelve remembering all the precious moments you had in the previous years and waiting for the phone calls from your friends or that one special person whom we always feel must be the first to wish. 

I never had any plans to get back home for my birthday. I felt like cutting a cake after a really long time. Every time when my friends plan something for the day, I make it a flop show cos I don't like celebrations as there are a million others who are suffering. But this time, I badly wanted to cut a cake, to have a surprise kind of things. Whom to ask other than my friends?? I asked them if they will throw up one. And whatever secretly they talk, I will ask, Surprise??? :P :P No, We don't have money to do and don't expect is the answer I received from Fragz and Aki. 

 The clock ticked 11.52 in the night, the girls called except the lazy bum Deby and yeah the formal wishes went on for an hour and few other calls. It was 6 in the morning, these girls came home with a wonderful cake mentioning "happy birthday flirty". The first word from mouth, " What Surprise ??, Better come later, I'm sleepy :) :)" As I opened their gift, I knew it's a photo frame and I actually was scolding them inside, "Mokke ppl, Bringing photo frame" But then the photo frame holds the most beautiful precious picture for lifetime! We five girls together :)  

It's exactly one month after my second niece was born who is staying in aunt's place 175 Kms away. On the way to meet both of them, I cut an other cake in my mother's school where her friends and school children arranged for me. I felt so happy :) Next in aunt's house, They had a very big white forest cake to cut :) I felt even more happy to share that birthday happiness with the whole lot of family. My first niece and I did cut the cake, And the second one was sleeping! But still I gave pose with her with cake :) Wonderful nieces I have. Cute kutties!

The Birthday was awesome. Thank you so much for those who wished me and I forgive all those who didn't check the right end of Facebook for Birthday updates:)

Thanks a tonne Akilah, Geetha, Fragy, Deby, Steffi, Godwin, Fiona, Finola, Granny, Mom & Dad, Anitha Akka & Dhina Anna for the love, for the gifts, for the surprises! 

I could see a lot of transformation in me compared to last year Birthday!

 And Lord Almighty thank you for adding one more year in my life; Guide me in the right path! 

This is Geethz work--->>