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THIRUVEN MANDOOR MAMOOTTIL KUDUMBA YOGHAM
KUIWAIT CHAPTER- SECOND MEETING

Venue : At the residence of Jose –P.J. Johnson(Aythiyil, Kozhencherry) , Abbassiya, Kuwait
Time : April 13th, 2009 from 8.30 P.M to 10.30 P.M

Participants ( Kaithavana –Ranni)

1. K.M John (Raju)                    Aleyamma John (Kunjukunjamma)       Zenith (Canada)
2. Titus Abraham (Joy)
3. Thomaskutty(Thomachen)     Saramma Thomas(Achamma)-  Merly(D) Alwyn (Australia)  – Aby (Son in law) Eva- Grand daughter
4. Roy Mathew                           Sudha Roy                          Pretty (D)

Aythiyil -Kozhencherry.

1. P.J.Johnson                             Sumol Johnson                        Nayana (D)
2. John Mathew (Biju)                   Rinny (Saudi Arabia)

Jim, Jessy and Nibu could not attend as they were in India. Dr.Joju and Swapana (invitees) also could not attend due to other obligation.
The meeting started with the hymn-“Ninte Hitham Pole,opening prayer by Titus Abraham, ”followed by Bible reading –Joshua 1:1-9 and 24:13-18 by Thomachen and Psalms 103 by Sumol.
John Mandooran in his presidential talk stressed the need for oneness in families . He also observed that God was very gracious in our long stay in this foreign land . One generation is going back and another one is taking its place. Thomachen will be bidding good bye to Kuwait by August and he himself  was in the process of retirement in the near future. Rinni had already resigned her job in Saudi Arabia and was en route  India to take care of children .
He further said that few of our family members had left to their heavenly abodes since the first meeting of the Kuwait Chapter.
Prayers were said for the families of Thankachayen (T.A.John)and Joykutty Aythiyil and the meeting  observed two minutes’ standing silence in remeberence of these two departed souls of our family.
Then the participants introduced themselves  in detail . Jose welcomed the gathering
Roy read the report of last meeting which was compiled by Sunny (T.M.Mathew) who was in Kuwait during the last meeting.
Solos and group songs were sung by Pretty, Nayana , Alwyn and Zenith
Zenith gave a short message based on  Job 40:15 in which he said that the almost the same time God created man and the mammoth animal Behimoth-water horse. In spite of its gigantic size it is in peace with its surroundings unlike other smaller animals of God’s creation. God expect us to live in humility and in peace with our surroundings like the Behimoth
Alwyn said that he was living in a socity where fatherhood is soon disappearing and many youngsters find it hard to imbibe the meaning of when we say God is our father in heaven. The importance of family values and family ties are becoming more meaningful when we live amidst such societies.he said
Biju extended the vote of Thanks . Closing prayers were said by Achamma. Jose threw a very lavish dinner for the gathering. The meeting closed at 10.00 P.M

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Thomachen and family left to Baltimore for the wedding of Melvin with Meera. From Kuwait besides him and Achamme , Merly and Eva , (Gladdis -sister of Achamma and her family) have gone. Aby-merly’s husband will join them soon. From Canada Stan , Lincy and Abe with children are also participating. Let us all pray for Melvin and Meera and also for God’s presence in the holy ceremony

Mandooran

Dear  Loving Family members,

I am trying to post some of the photographs taken in last November from Kuwait when I had utilized the privilege of visiting that country where most of my dear and near ones had worked, stayed/ staying and earned a very good living.  Though the stay was only for a few weeks, it was marvelous and thrilling. Could visit most of the relatives at their residence, refresh the friendship with many old friends and neighbors and Rannywalas and all. Above all a family get together of our Kuwait Chapter was celebrated at the residence of Mr. Thomas Mathew (Thomakutty) , by elder brother who was my kind sponsor of my visit and stay at Kuwait. The meeting was attended by all those of our relatives  available  at that time, at least a representative from each  family unit. All were happy and enthusiastically participated in all programs, including bringing special and delicious food of their own choice for their dear and near ones. It was really a wonderful occasion were all got a chance to speak, sing, dance, and participating in vivid activities  and finally to dine the  self cooked  delicious food/dessert brought by them. I am sure all will really cherish the sweat memories of the event. I will be posting some of the photos taken at that moments where you can see some of your relatives in thought and in action.

Wish you all a good time ahead. With love and affection – Sunny, Trivandrum