A beacon of hope on the #Chennai coast, STEC is a Protestant Church with an Anglican background. Built in 1842, the Church now has a vibrant congregation.
Chennai, India
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The day before Lent is a day of preparation and reflection. It is traditionally observed as a time for confessing sins and seeking forgiveness, it invites us to examine our hearts and prepare for spiritual renewal.
Traditionally, Christians would use up rich foods like eggs, butter, and sugar before the fasting and penitence of Lent. Today, in many parts of the world, the day is known by different names including Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Pancake Day.
Bible Verse:
"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts." (Psalm 139:23-24)
Prayer:
Gracious God, as we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your mercy and guidance. Cleanse us of our transgressions and renew our spirits as we prepare to enter the season of Lent. May our confession and repentance open the door to Your abundant grace and lead us to a deeper commitment to live in Your light. Amen.
#Anglicans
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‘To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.’ – C. S. Lewis
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Church is not an organisation you join; it is a family where you belong, a home where you are loved and a hospital where you find healing.
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There is no more powerful an agent of change than the Holy Spirit.
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Hundreds of Russian Pastors Oppose War in Ukraine buff.ly/3MjSwnZ my new article for @CTmagazine, on an open letter signed in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and elsewhere, urged on by frustrated evangelicals under seige
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'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid'
Hebrews 13: 6
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This is an inspiring story from Bishop Pradeep Samantaroy of the Diocese of Amritsar, North India, about leading socially distanced church services from the roof tops during the pandemic.
#BishopsConversations
What does it mean to Proclaim Good News? In North India, it means doing church on the rooftops, for socially distanced worship. Bishop Samantaroy says: ‘We thought, “if we are not able to go to the church, could we bring the church to the people?” Read: bit.ly/3Cbtpyv
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Did you know that #SanThome in #Chennai has many beautiful churches named after the Apostle Thomas, who once walked these very shores? Here’s the majestic #SanthomeBasilica built over the Apostle’s grave and @CSI_STEC built in 1842… #ChurchTwitter – at Mylapore Tiruvallike, India
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How does the example of Thomas the Apostle inspire you?
Today's prayer, marking his feast day, is available in audio and plain text format at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
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Christ’s ascension into heaven is a sign that He has finished what He came to Earth to do. Now He entrusts us to play our part in transforming our world to look more like the Kingdom of Heaven. May the whole world know His promise and experience His love.
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[God’s] compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22–23
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I wrote about Church during lockdown, for a column in today’s #MylaporeTimes... do read: – at Mylapore Tiruvallike, India
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As we celebrate Epiphany, let us pray.
A plain text and audio version of today's prayer is available at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
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On the Fourth Sunday of #Advent, we remember Mary’s "Yes’ to God’s plan. This same God invites each of us to be part of that plan for a world remade. He is holding out His hand to you too, waiting for you to join in His transforming work.
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Sunday Online Worship Service @CSI_STEC - 20/09/2020 youtu.be/6GM92xzyr4g via @YouTube – at Mylapore Tiruvallike, India
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Today we mark Holy Cross Day.
For a plain text and audio version of today's prayer, visit cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
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Genuine reconciliation is not only about agreement, but about how we love one another in deep disagreement.
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It’s Choir Sunday @CSI_STEC - now live on YouTube!
STEC Online Worship Service 30/08/2020 youtu.be/OLOf2yfrBmk via @YouTube – at Mylapore Tiruvallike, India