MarThoma Church, Kerala, India. Organised by the Habel Foundation.
Report by Samuel Nellikkadu
Habel Foundation celebrated Peace Sunday on September 25th 2016 in joining hands with Fellowship of Reconciliation. We held two meetings on the day and the short report is given below:
Morning session:
On 25th after the worship service a special “Peace Sunday” program was arranged in the Church. Dr.Samuel Nellikkadu presided over the meeting and explained about the need of peace building activities in today’s life. The President of the Mallappally Block Panchayat( Local Govt.body in Kerala, India) Mrs. Sosamma Thomas inaugurated the program.
The Lions Club Region Chairman Jacob Mammen Vattasserril, Joseph Chacko, Brigith P John, Jacob Kurian and N.B John spoke. An interfaith prayer was also conducted.
Afternoon session:
The same day afternoon at 3.pm we conducted another program in Habel Foundation’s hall. Dr. Samuel Nellikkadu, Chairman Habel Foundation presided over the function. Mr. Regi Chacko, President, Kallooppara, Grama Panchayat (Local Govt. body) inaugurated the function. The Vice-President of the Panchayat Mrs.Sheena Mathew, Members of the Panchayat Regi Philip, Soji Mathew, Lions Club Region Chairman Jacob Mammen Vattasseril Miss. Shanti Wilson facilitated.
We are keen to conduct more programs in connection with Peace and Reconciliation in the future. Thank you for allowing us to join hands with FoR to celebrate Peace Sunday.