'Transformation' It is a word that describes radical change. The dictionary defines it as change in form, appearance, nature, or character. Signifying a deep lasting internal change. A change of the kind that is hard to miss and harder to ignore. The Bible is replete with examples of such inside-out transformation. From ancient heroes of faith to every apostle of Christ to His disciples down the ages, one testimony binds them all like an unbroken silver strand running through the centuries - "I once was lost but now am saved."
"Our primary responsibility is to love Jesus. The action is the outcome. If I am Christ centred, then I will act accordingly. I will bear fruit." - Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa, Mumbai Diocese
MUMBAI - THE MISSIONARY DIOCESE The story of the Mumbai Diocesan Mission Board is a story of transformations. The desire to see everyone experience the abundance of life that God intends for humankind caused evangelists to fan out across Maharashtra and Gujarat to proclaim the Gospel. Not only has this Holy Spirit-driven movement, among the underprivileged population, the power to change individual lives through a relationship with Jesus Christ, but also to transform the surrounding culture. The work of the Mumbai Diocesan Mission Board is then a chronicle of the deep work of the Holy Spirit in building communities of people released from the bondage of addictions, violence, demon possession and idol worship. Free to realise their God-given potential.
SERVE THE UNREACHED Our obedience to Jesus Christ and the command to love our neighbour compels us to:
Proclaim the good news to the unreached in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa that Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and was raised from the dead, now offers the forgiveness of sins to all who repent and believe
Go and make disciples
Share God's concern for justice and righteousness by striving to spread it in the midst of an oppressive and unrighteous culture
Care for the holistic development of the least and the lost
THE SPREADING FLAME It started out in the mid-nineties as a burden to reach the people in the hamlet of Bhoychepada, Thane district, by members of the Borivali parish. Almost simultaneously similar sparks set off in other parishes across Mumbai. Villages in Thane, Pune and Vidharbha presented opportunities for the Mar Thoma Church to demonstrate the love of God. Today, the burden to serve the underprivileged covers over 250 villages in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Educating the underprivileged is one of the greatest challenges where we must involve and uplift them today. We consider education as a robust force to empower people, change the course of history, a tool to bring socio-political and economic transformation. Shanti Niketan Ashram, Karuna Niketan Ashram Gadchiroli, Krupa Niketan, Chandrapur, Ashraya Hostel Sindhi Viheri, Daya Niketan, Nalasopara are the five hostels.
Pune Region Vakrool * Waakas * Kolwadi * Daund (A) * Daund (B) * Neral *Kaalpur * Rasayani * Dombivili
Gujarat Region Navapur * Bhuj * Welda
Chakkan Mission Chakken * Rahaguru Nagar
***************************************************************************************************** MISSION ACTIVITIES Evangelism, Worship, Discipleship: Regular Sunday Worship * Bible study Classes * Bhajans * Fasting and Prayer * Youth Retreats * Believers' Retreat * Vacation Bible School * Evangelists' Training * Believers' Training
Service Integrated Community Development Program * Educational Assistance * Health Care and Family Welfare * Educational Care Project (Hostels) * Vocational Training * Adult Literacy Classes * Anti -alcoholism and anti-addiction drives * Nutrition & Health Scheme for Children
At a glance Existing evangelists - 30 * Believers - l076 * Sunday School - 34 * Worship - 32 * Bible study groups - 91 * Prayer groups - 69 * Seekers - 1851 * Children attending Sunday School - 1495 * Church building - 1 * Sponsoring churches -22 * Educational Care Project (E.C.P.) Hostels - 5 * Hostel children - 96 * Church land - 1 * Training evangelists : At Mar Chrysostum Institute - 20, At Dharmajyothi - 6
GO LIVE THE LOVE We are not called just to be faithful „sowers' of the Gospel, but also to incarnate the life of Jesus in the cultures we inhabit. Like in Christ, the message and the messenger must become inseparably one. Just as the Gospel was embodied in the person of Jesus, may our witness to the people around must be validated by the Christ-likeness of our lives.
You can help: Pray * Encourage * Volunteer * Sponsor * Give
"Market culture is using others for my growth. Mission culture is being used for others." - Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa, Mumbai Diocese
To be a friend of mission please fill in the form below and send to the diocesan office
***************************************************************************************************** I WANT TO BE A FRIEND OF MISSIONS Name:___________________ Address:_________________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ Mobile:_____________________ Tel.: _________________ Email:_____________________________________
I would like to: -Pray for the mission activities in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa -Donate for the mission work -Sponsor one or more evangelist (@Rs.5000.00 per person/month)* -Sponsor one or more student in the tribal hostel (@Rs.1800.00 per person/month) * -Work as a volunteer at a mission centre -Become a fulltime missionary -Visit mission fields ********************************************************************* (DD/Cheque/MO to be drawn in favour of "Mumbai Diocese‟)
For more details contact: Rev.K.C.Chacko, Mission Secretary, 9967126110 / 9619581936 (M) Mumbai Diocesan Mission Office Marthoma Centre , Plot No.18, Sector 10 A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400703 Email: mumbaidiocesanmission@gmail.com
MUMBAI DIOCESAN MISSION BOARD Mar Thoma Syrian Church Mar Thoma Centre, Plot No.18, Sector 10A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, 400 703, Tel.: +91 (22) 2780 1994, Email: mumbaidiocesanmission@gmail.com,