Children's Ministry

VBS - Vocational Bible School

V B S programme for Kattappana Branch was conducted with the co -operation of the Church on 06-04-2015 &07-04-2015 at the Believers Church Kattappana. The programme was inaugurated by Fr. Babu Paul with his prayer and message. Our area manager Mr. K P Roy welcomed all the participants namely B O H Manager bro. Davis and Dora Programme Executive Mr. Toms Mathew, Fr.Anil C Mathew, Pr.Saji, Shaji, Binu, Mohanan, James, Social Worker of BOH Sajin Mathew and Dora staffs also participated in the programme.

On the first day about 155 children attended. Among them 100 were students between the ages of 5-18 years. During the program students were divided into various groups according to age. Group 1 also named as “Super Angels” consisted of children between the ages of (3-8) yrs, Group 2 also named as “Super Lions”  consisted of children  between the ages of (9-15) yrs. Group 3 also named as “Super Warriors”  consisted of children  between the ages of (16-18) yrs. Every child was given a badge, song book, work book according to the groups. Group 1 children were given crayons and group 2 and group 3 children were given pen.

VBS Activities

Awareness Rally

Classes were led by our Branch Executives Ms. Rohini Jobin, and Ms. Lelamma Jose, Ms. Sherin Jose, Ms. Ammini Saji, Ms. Aksa Babu etc.Action song was conducted by Ms. Sherin Jose, Ms. Aksa Babu, Mr. Alex Babu, Mr. Sijo, and Mr. Hebsyba Saji etc...

Apart from classes various activities were also conducted. Song, action songs and games were conducted during the day.

A rally was conducted on the second day and about 148 students, 15 parents, Dora staffs, our programme officer, Tom and Church authorities participated. The rally mainly focused on Anti-Alcoholism, Smoking and drugs. For this we made placards revealing the evils of drugs, smoking and alcoholic consumption.

Tea, snacks and lunch were served to the participant’s. Every students, volunteers and teachers were awarded participation certificate. Overall the programme was a bloom to the participants and the parents who participated in the programme. The parents expressed their gratitude’s towards Dora and to the church for conducting a summer programme for their children. 

Happy Easter

We know that Christ, being raised from dead, will never die again, death no longer as dominion over him ( Romans 6: 9 )

Passion Week

Holy week is not only a time to repent, it is also a time to reflect on what we have done to ourselves, to other people and how our relationship with the Lord made us better persons. This is the time of the year when we take time out and talk to God and ask forgiveness for whatever wrong we have done. Try not to celebrate Holy Week at a beach. Just reflect and talk to God. This is the greatest gift you can offer to Almighty. Let us spare this week to our God. Lets us thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon us.  May we all have a meaningful Passion Week!!!!

Training for DORA VBS!!!!!

• Training for VBS Director commences at Thottabhagom.

Women's Day Celebrated at DORA!!!!

DORA celebrated Women’s Day & Founder’s Day on March 7^th 2015 at Believers Church Youth Centre, Thiruvalla. The program started with prayer of Sis. Laila Mathew, Leader of Womens Fellowship Niranam Diocese.   Rev. Fr. Martin   K E, Diocese Secretary Chandigarh Diocese presided the meeting. Believers Church Mission Director Dr. Mrs. Siny Punnoose was the Chief Guest for the program. 

Programs officer Ms. Ragimole K R welcomed the participants. An Introduction was given by Chief Operating Officer Mr. Shine Varghese, about the relevance of the program and the importance of the Day March 8th for DORA in special. He also introduced the chief invitees attending the program.

DORA National HR Manager Mr. Roby James and South Zone BDM Mr. P.D. Mathew, staff from Head Office and Various Branches were also present in the occasion.

With the support of Women's Fellowship, DORA plans to inaugurate health care project by our Chief Guest Dr. Siny Punoose by Lightening of the Lamp.

In her Inaugural address Dr. Siny Punoose explained that today’s woman plays an important role in her family. To develop a good society a women is required. For that it is important to educate women, give awareness about various social heath women topics so that they can nurture a generation of good culture.

With Women’s Day Theme being “Make It Happen”, she said let’s take initiatives like mentioned above to bring about a progress in our health, and there by our family.

Followed by inaugural address Dr. Siny Punnose handed over the Best Entrepreneur Award for the year 2015.

 This year members from Kottarakara branch Unit no 37 received Entrepreneur award and Cash prize of Rs 5000.Also They were honored with momentum and Silk Shall by Mission Director. Second best award was also given to members of Unit 44 of Kottarakara branch. They were gifted with a momentum.

Third best award was given to members of Unit 69 of Charamoodu branch. Fourth best award was given to Unit 71 and unit 72 of Thiruvalla branch. Token of gift was awarded to Dr. Siny Punnoose and Rev. Fr. Martin. The meeting ended with prayer of Fr. Martin.

Inauguration of social activites

Lightening of the lamp

Third day of Thottabhagom convention began at 3 pm. The function began with song of AY choir team. Next Fr. Fr. Joju Mathews welcomed our chief guests namely our Metropolitan H.E Dr. K. P. Yohanan, Marthoma Metropolitan of Adoor diocese Rev Joseph Mar Baranabas, Bishop Samuel Mathew (Believers Church), Rev. Fr. Roy Mathew (Knanaya Church), Rev. Fr. Scariah, Dora staff and Dora members.

During the welcome speech Fr. Joju Mathews, Managing Director spoke about opening 10 branches this coming year. Five of the branches will function this March.

Shine Sir addressing the crowd

After that Fr. Joju Mathews invited Mr. Shine Varghese, COO, Dora on stage. Mr. Shine gave a brief report about Dora and the various programs Dora had conducted last year. Also he introduced the new loan of Dora, Make In Kerala.

Next was a brief presentation on DORA.

Lightening of the Lamp

Fr. Joju Mathews invited Mathoma Metropolitan Rev. Joseph Mar Baranabas to light the lamp in the presence of our metropolitan Dr. K.P.Yohanan.

Metropolitan Dr.K.P.Yohanan giving the felicitation speech

Next was felicitation speech by our Metropolitan H.E Dr. K.P. Yohanan. Later Rev. Fr. Joju Mathews invited Mathoma Metropolitan Rev. Joseph Mar Baranabas to speak a few words.

Next was vote of thanks by Dora’s Business Development Manager Mr. Mathew P D. The program ended with prayer by Rev. Fr. Roy Mathew (Knanaya Church)

THOTTABHAGOM CONVENTION

Thotabhagom convention began at 5:30 pm with devotional song by AY choir. Our Metropolitan H.E the Most Rev. Dr. K.P. Yohanan and Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan inaugurated the convention.

Inaugural speech was by our Metropolitan Dr. K. P. Yohanan, Bishop Dr. Samuel Mathew, Bishop Dr. Simon John and Bishop Dr. Samuel John.

Welcome speech was by Fr. Joju Mathews.Among the chief guest were also present Fr. Praisin, Fr. Jaba . Fr.  Joju Mathews.The program was hosted by Fr, Libesh and Fr. Manoj. Around 4000 Dora members were present. Dora staff and members of Konni, Karukachal, Ranni, Erumely, Charummodu, Thiruvalla.

The purpose of organising this convention was to encourage people to have care and compassion for each other and strengthen their faith and to also bring hope and healing into their lives.

                         Inaugurating the Social Projects through DORA