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Condolences ​​
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of Mr. K. C. Samuel (age 87), beloved father of Mrs. Elsy Sheeba Samuel.

God-willingly, the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at Venmoney, Kerala, India.

Please keep the bereaved family of Elsy Aunty, Babu Uncle, Riya, and Rima in your prayers during this time of grief. The family is planning to travel to Kerala on Monday.

May God Almighty provide strength, comfort, and divine peace. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

With prayers,
Chris Achen
Birth Announcement
​"Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing." Psalm 127:3 (GNT)

Dear Jerusalem MTC Family,

It is with great joy to announce the arrival of baby boy, Noah Kurian Thomas. Congratulations to the proud parents - Soniya & Sherry, and big sister, Serah! May God's blessings and mercies be with the family! 
Condolences 
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of Mrs. Mariamma Alexander (age 84), beloved mother of our member Mr. Ajith Jacob Alexander.

Kindly keep the bereaved family of Ajith Uncle, Mona Aunty, Michele, and Shaun in your prayers. Ajith Uncle is planning to travel to India today. Funeral details will be communicated later.

May God Almighty provide the bereaved family with strength, comfort, and divine peace during this time of grief.

With prayers and heartfelt condolences,
Chris Achen
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​Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of Mr. Yohannan K. (age 76), beloved father of our member Mr. Sunith K. John. Kindly keep the bereaved family of Sunith, Minu, Nia, and Nora in your prayers. Funeral details will be communicated later.

​May God Almighty provide strength, comfort, and divine peace to the bereaved family in this time of grief. Kindly remember Sunith in your prayers as he travels to India tomorrow (Sunday).

With prayers and heartfelt condolences,
Chris Achen
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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of Mrs. Aleyamma Mathew (90), beloved mother of our member Mrs. Anne Mathew (Anita). Kindly keep the bereaved family of Anita Aunty, Sunny Uncle, Christina, and Joanna in your prayers. The family plans to travel to India tomorrow. Funeral details will be communicated later.

May God Almighty provide the bereaved family with strength, comfort, and divine peace during this time of grief.

With prayers and heartfelt condolences,
Chris Achen
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"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness..." (2nd Timothy 4:7-8)

Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep and immense sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of our beloved Jerusalem MTC member Mr. Palackel M. Jacob (age 75). Sunny Uncle was called to his eternal home earlier this morning. Kindly keep the grieving family in your prayers. Funeral details will be communicated later once they are finalized. 

May God Almighty provide strength, comfort, and divine peace to our beloved Daisy Aunty and children Sophy and Sony and their families.

With prayers and heartfelt condolences,
Chris Achen

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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of Mr. Daniel Baby (age 78), Anacheril House, Neerathupuram, Nedumpuram. He was the beloved father of our member Mr. Abraham Daniel. Kindly keep the bereaved family of Abraham Daniel Uncle, Nisha Aunty, Naysa, and Anaia in your prayers. Funeral details will be communicated later.

May God Almighty provide strength, comfort, and divine peace in this time of grief.

With prayers and heartfelt condolences,
Chris Achen

Birth Announcement
"Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing." Psalm 127:3 (GNT)

Dear Jerusalem MTC Family,

It is with great joy to announce the arrival of baby boy, Silas Cherian Veloor. Congratulations to the proud parents - Saira & Jacob V. George (Roni)! May God's blessings and mercies be with the family! 
Condolences
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of Mrs. Aleyamma Thazhampallath (89), beloved mother of our member Mrs. Sheena George. Kindly keep the bereaved family of Sheena Aunty, James Uncle, and Dylan in your prayers. Funeral details will be communicated later.

​May God Almighty provide the bereaved family with strength, comfort, and divine peace during this time of grief.

With prayers and heartfelt condolences,
Chris Achen
Condolences 
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the sad demise of Mrs. Achiyamma Mathew (age 86), Palackamannil, Vennikulam, Thiruvalla, who went to be with the Lord on December 31st, 2023 in Kerala, India. She was the beloved mother of our member Mrs. Annamma Mathew (Mona Aunty). Kindly keep the bereaved family of Mona Aunty, Ajith Uncle, Michele, and Shaun in your prayers. Funeral details will be communicated later.

May God Almighty provide strength, comfort, and divine peace.

With prayers and heartfelt condolences,
Chris Achen
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