Church of God South Delhi District Holds Joint Worship Service and Award Ceremony
New Delhi: The South Delhi District of the Church of God (Full Gospel) in India conducted its Joint Worship Service and Award Ceremony on Sunday, September 20, at the auditorium of Kerala School, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. The program began at 9:30 a.m. and was held in a blessed and spiritually enriching atmosphere.
The meeting commenced with prayer led by Pastor Philip Sam Ninan, under the chairmanship of District Pastor Rev. Robimon P. Joshua. The District Choir, led by Brother Shiju, led the congregation in a time of blessed spiritual worship through songs. Pastor Sujith P. Joseph led the Scripture reading, and Pastor Shaji K. Chirayil welcomed the gathering.
The chief guest, Pastor Babu Thankachan, Principal of Mahanaim Bible College, Mumbai, ministered from the Word of God based on Revelation 3:7–8. His message brought spiritual encouragement, inspiration, and renewed strength to those who attended the gathering. Pastor Jacob Cherian provided the translation of the message.
Representatives from the various churches in the South Delhi District shared testimonies of how God had faithfully led and guided them throughout the past year. The District also expressed its appreciation and greetings to Brother Abraham Varghese and his family for their valuable support and contribution to the ministry and activities of the District over the past 40 years.
Sisters Lovely Shaji and Gracy Das, Brother Rajan Varghese, and ministers Sanu T. Mathew, Alex Kutty Jacob, and Pradeep assisted in various prayer ministries during the gathering.
Award Ceremony
The award ceremony was conducted under the leadership of Pastor Binoji Varghese, District Pastors’ Secretary. Trophies and certificates were presented to students who secured first, second, and third positions in various classes in the Regional Sunday School Annual Examination.
Cash awards were also presented to the students from the District who secured the highest marks in the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations conducted during the current academic year.
First Position – Sunday School Annual Examination
- Class 7: Arin Blesson – Mayur Vihar
- Class 9: Amsi Mathew – Brij Vihar
Second Position – Sunday School Annual Examination
- Class 2: Enosh Barelal – Brij Vihar
- Class 8: Aksa Elsa Sanu – Mayur Vihar
- Class 12: Hannah Binumon – Brij Vihar
Highest Marks in Board Examinations
- Class 12: Johanna Mary Sam – Hauz Khas Church
- Class 10: Elena S. George – Hauz Khas Church
Following the award ceremony, Brother Sunil Robert Thomas, District Secretary, expressed his gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to the successful gathering.
The Joint Worship Service concluded with a closing prayer by Pastor Shibu Baby and the benediction by District Pastor Rev. Robimon P. Joshua.
The gathering concluded on a joyful note, with the congregation returning to their homes with renewed spiritual strength and with the hope that, if the Lord tarries, they will gather together again next year for another blessed time of fellowship and worship.