Mumbai Pastors’ Family Meeting Held

A joint family seminar for ministers and their family members from the four districts of the Church of God (Full Gospel) in India in Mumbai was held on October 6 at the Church of God Mahaneem Ashram campus.

The meeting began with prayer by Pastor Johnson Thomas, followed by a Scripture reading from the Book of Psalms by Pastor Mathew Samuel. Pastor M. P. Gautam, Evangelism Director, and Pastor Shenoy C. Mathew, Education Director, led various sessions. Pastors Shibu Mathew and Jixen James, students of MBC, led the worship during different sessions.

Regional Overseer Pastor E. P. Samkutty, speaking from Genesis 39:2–4, encouraged the gathering by emphasizing that the presence of God enables His people to move forward successfully and see their work prosper. He expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the renovation of the campus hall. The renovated hall was then dedicated to the glory of God through a special prayer.

The chief guest, Pastor V. J. Thomas, highlighted the importance of ministers consistently maintaining their Christian testimony. Drawing inspiration from the lives of Caleb, Joshua, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, David, and Paul, as well as the example of Jesus Christ, he urged ministers to remain faithful and uphold their Christian witness even in the midst of adverse circumstances.

Sister Mini Babu and Pastors Abraham Bagh, Thomas Mathew, Shinju Thomas, and Biju M. G. led prayers during various sessions. Pastor Biju Thankachan, Council Secretary, delivered the vote of thanks. The meeting concluded with prayer and benediction by Pastor P. T. Jacob.