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Atlanta Family Seminar 2009
The Atlanta chapter of API hosted a one day Marriage and parenting
seminar on September 26, 2009, at Atlanta Christian Assembly, Atlanta,
GA. Dr. Thomas Idiculla took classes on effective parenting and Leslie
Verghese, LCSW engaged the young people on God's Design for Marriage.
The seminars started at 9:30 am and concluded at 4:30 pm. Praise and Worship was led by the youth of Atlanta Church of God. Despite rainy weather and other inclement conditions, this first venture was attended by a good number of parents and young people. Both seminars were very interactive throughout the morning and afternoon sessions. The final session was a combined one which included feed back from participants. Throughout the day, the participants kept echoing the request for more of such endeavors to be held in the city to help the parents and young people who are in need. The event was coordinated by the leadership of the Atlanta API team comprising of Pastor Bency Thomas, Shibu Cherian and Dr. Paul Joseph.
The participants were also blessed by the presence of Rev. Samuel Mohanraj from Chennai, the author of 'Power and Purpose in the Wounds of Jesus'. More information about the book will be availble at this site soon.
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API conducted the first core council meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on April 25, 2009. API Atlanta Core Council members include Rev. Bency and Bini Thomas, Rev. Shibu and Nissy Cherian, and Dr. Paul Joseph. The members are all part of various Indian Christian churches and communities in the greater Atlanta area. Other participants included: Dr. Thomas Idiculla and Rev. Leslie Verghese (API), Baiju Thevatheril (ICPF), and Dr. John and Liza Isaac (API). The group has decided to to conduct a family seminar on September 6, 2009, at Atlanta Christian Assembly, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Thomas Idiculla and Rev. Leslie Verghese will be the seminar speakers for these meetings. For additional info, please contact: Pastor Bency Thomas: 678-354-3319; Pastor Shibu Cherian (404) 840-6745; Dr. Paul Joseph (678) 796-3606.
The seminars started at 9:30 am and concluded at 4:30 pm. Praise and Worship was led by the youth of Atlanta Church of God. Despite rainy weather and other inclement conditions, this first venture was attended by a good number of parents and young people. Both seminars were very interactive throughout the morning and afternoon sessions. The final session was a combined one which included feed back from participants. Throughout the day, the participants kept echoing the request for more of such endeavors to be held in the city to help the parents and young people who are in need. The event was coordinated by the leadership of the Atlanta API team comprising of Pastor Bency Thomas, Shibu Cherian and Dr. Paul Joseph.
The participants were also blessed by the presence of Rev. Samuel Mohanraj from Chennai, the author of 'Power and Purpose in the Wounds of Jesus'. More information about the book will be availble at this site soon.
Archives:
API conducted the first core council meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on April 25, 2009. API Atlanta Core Council members include Rev. Bency and Bini Thomas, Rev. Shibu and Nissy Cherian, and Dr. Paul Joseph. The members are all part of various Indian Christian churches and communities in the greater Atlanta area. Other participants included: Dr. Thomas Idiculla and Rev. Leslie Verghese (API), Baiju Thevatheril (ICPF), and Dr. John and Liza Isaac (API). The group has decided to to conduct a family seminar on September 6, 2009, at Atlanta Christian Assembly, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Thomas Idiculla and Rev. Leslie Verghese will be the seminar speakers for these meetings. For additional info, please contact: Pastor Bency Thomas: 678-354-3319; Pastor Shibu Cherian (404) 840-6745; Dr. Paul Joseph (678) 796-3606.
The council discussed current social and cultural problems within the Indian Christian community. In keeping with the vision of API, the Atlanta council will assume initiative to teach, train and equip the youth, church, and community leaders. API Atlanta also desires to provide free confidential counseling to the Indian community.
Seminars focusing on marriage, parenting, and leadership are proposed to be held in the fall of 2009. The current venue is projected to be at Atlanta Christian Assembly. Rev. Bency Thomas and Rev.Shibu Cherian will implement the schedule and objective of the Fall Seminar.
API Atlanta Council resolves to labor in the hope to see individuals, families, and groups within our Indian Christian community working, relating, and living at the optimal level of health and well-being. 3 John 1:2 “ Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way (and that your body) may keep well, even as (I know) your soul keeps well and prospers. (Amplified Bible).