before the death of Jesus, described in the four canonical gospels. Here we com-

memorate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, fulfillment of prophecies and

the beginning of the end of Jesus' earthly ministry.

This is the time for an introspection. I pray that it will be an opportunity for us to

become more humble and identify with the sufferings of Christ.

I appreciate all those who sincerely participate in Lenten prayer.

March 1st is observed as World Women's Day of Prayer. Through this, they

encourage us to take up the burdens of others, to sympathize with the problems

of other countries and cultures, and pray with them.

March first Sunday, we meditate upon the theme "Jesus Christ who redeems

of human." The intervention of Jesus with compassion and tenderness are re-

vealed here.

March 22nd is observed as 40th Friday and meditate upon the topic temptations

of Jesus. Jesus teaches us that temptations are always with us. But it is our re-

sponsibility and duty to live in harmony with God's word and defeat the tempta-

tions. On the 4th Sunday we observe Hosanna and meditate the theme "Jesus

Christ the Lord of Peace." Christ teaches us how to fight peacefully for justice

and fairness in the midst of injustice.

I request your prayerful participation in all services.

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday is a time to meditate on the kénōsis of

death, over sin, and over Satan himself. Without the res-

urrection, Good Friday is not Good News. The resurrec-

tion becomes the peace that was missing in the confusing

puzzle of Good Friday. Without the resurrection of

Christ, it all seems to have been in vain.

We have a good practice of submitting an amount to

GSF undesignated in Lenten period, I request your gener-

ous participation for the same. May Lord bless us all.

Rev. John Philip