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Emilraj

Emilraj

 

Name Rev. Emilraj Moses Balasingh. G
Date of Birth07.03.1979
OrdinationDeacon 12.07.2015 Transfiguration Church, Courtalam
Presbyter: 03.07.2016 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Palayankottai
SeminaryUTC Bangalore
SpouseMrs. Carolin Silviah
ChildrenJimreeves Joseph
Jasper Precious
Contact Number7598408717
Dn. K. Baskaran

Rev. K. Baskaran

Name:K. Baskaran BA BD
Date of Birth:12.06.1973
Place of Birth:Maruthakulam
wife:S.Ugin Mekala B.Lit. B.Ed, BD
Ordination:Deacon: 03.07.2016 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Palayamkottai.
Presbyter : 21.12.2017 Christ Church, Tuckerammalpuram
Children:Caldwell
Rhenius
Contact Number8903830736

VASUDEVANALLUR PASTORATE

St. Paul’s Church, Vasudevanallur

Vasudevanallur

Vasudevanallur

St. Paul’ Church in Vasudevanallur that was extended and brought under Sivagiri Pastorate in Pottalpatti Circle is and an old Church that was in the Sankarankovil circle. During the times of presbyters Rev. Barren Brook and Rev.Ragland the members were worshipping in a tile roofed building.  When Jesudason Nadar in Kannanoor came forward to bear the cost of the church and it was built and dedicated on 3.3.1985 by the Rt.Rev. Jason S. Dharmaraj. The Church grew and so the church was extended and dedicated on 29.07.2012 by the Rt.Rev. JJ Christdoss.  The foundation for the Bell Tower was laid laid on 02.11.2012 by Rev. Kingsly John and work was completed in 2013.Since, in 01.04.2014 Vasudevanallur has become a independent Pastorate, the Rt.Rev. JJ Christdoss led the first Harvest Festival and dedicated the Bell Tower  on 21.03.2014.

PAUL’S CHURCH, RAMANATHAPURAM

Ramanathapuram was the first Christian in 1957 when Paalsamy became Paul Stephen and married Mary Thangathai.  The Presbyter from Pottalpatti used to come and celebrate Holy Communion service in Mr. Paul Stephen’s house.  Then Ramasamy Nadar who became Rajan joined the Church through his marriage. In 1979 the number increased and  four families were visited by the Pastorate Chairman  from Sivagiri once a month when Holy Communion was given.  In 1981 they rented a house and it was then Rev. Devaraj Gnanasingh acquired a piece of land for constructiing a church that was completed in 1993.  By then the church increased through Sunday services, fasting prayer & All night Prayers.

SARAVANAPURAM

This growing Church started its journey with families who worshipped in houses.  In 2002 foundation was laid for a church building.  Construction started in 2004 and work was completed in 2007.  Now there are seventeen families mainly from Hindu poojari families. 

SOKKALINGAPURAM

Chokkalingapuram

Chokkalingapuram

St. Peter’s Church in Sokkalingapuram comprises of a congregation zealous for the Lord in the midst of fanatic communities.  The Church started functioning in a rented house with six families, who were marginalised by the other villagers.  God found them faithful. A Church was built in 1937 and dedicated.  The front porch was completed in 1986.

 

 

 

 

PANAIYOOR

Panaiyoor

Panaiyoor

Even before 1940, St. James’s Church in Panaiyoor was functioning in a small hut along with a school for children.  Gradually the thatched hut was tiled.  With the efforts taken by Mr. J. Rathinasamy a church was built and dedicated by the Bishop. Jason S. Dharmarajon 14.06.1989, when Rev. P. Abraham Peter was Presbyter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZION TABERNACLE, DURAISAMYPURAM, IDAIKAL

The Christians in Duraisamypuram had been trekking to  Kadaiyanallur, Senkottai  and other places for worship.  Duraisamypuram is 7 Kms far from Zion Nagar Partorate in Tenkasi Circle.  In May 2010, a thatched tabernacle was erected in a rented piece of land and worship was started there by Rev. ID Stephen, North Church Council Chairman, Unfortunately in a few months the thatched shed were destroyed due to natural calamities and service was conducted in rented buildings. Later the elders in Zion Nagar donated money and bought a 5 cent land. A church was built and dedicated by the Bishop Rt.Rev. JJ Christdoss.

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KAMARAJ NAGAR

The members of East Sivanthipuram effectively performed Evangelical work and Children Ministry among the residents of Kamaraja Nagar which encouraged them to procure 13.5 cents land in the locality.  This land was registered on 15.11.2000 and transferred from Mr. John Ponniah’s possession to the authority of Rev. K. Masilamony on behalf of Tirunelveli Diocese.  Then on the Children Ministry went on unhindered under the involvement of Mr. David Kovilpillai, family of Mr. Dasayyan and many young girls of the church.  In 07-10-2005 permission was sanctioned for construction of a building for Sewing School by the then Panchayat President Mr. A. F. Joseph.  On 22.01.2006 a grand function was organized in the building by Sewing School, Christmas Tree festival of the Church and the Sunday School day.  Rev. DJ. Jebaraj BA BD, was the presbyter and Mr. D.D.Devasirvatham was the Catechist at that time. Mr. D. David Jebaraj and Mr. E. Alex followed subsequently as Catechists.   Though in 2006 some slackness developed in the ministry Mrs. Anbu continued Children Ministry.  In 2009 the ministry again picked momentum as Rev. J. Justin took over as the Presbyter who appointed Mr.V. Anthoniraj as the Catechist.  The ministry in Sewing Center brought two converts Ms. Meena and Ms. Lakshmi.  They joined ministry with the Catechist and in end of 2011 during Calvary Church fasting prayer many children testified their experience of visions and prophesy. In 12.08.2012 youth from East Sivanthipuram church conducted a revival meeting. In the beginning of 2012  the ministry developed some slackness but God raised Mrs. Jeyanthi Jeyakoil and Mrs. J. Grace Helen Ruby who by their Prayer Fellowship brought in many new souls into the church. 

In 2014, under the intervention of Rev. K. Arulraj Pichaimuthu and  Rev. J. Selvaraj the Bishop Rt. Rev. J.J. Christudoss  gave church status to the community Hall. Then with involvement of West Sivanthipuram Presbyter Rev. J. Maduram, MA BD 0n 28.10.2014 ten families were added to the church through baptism.  A first Marriage Service was conducted on 13.11.2014.  The evangelical work of the church was assisted by missionaries Mr. J.L.N. Ponniah and Mr. J.Arputharaj.  Now the church is growing with Divine Blessings and earthly Blessings too.

 Main Pastorate : Sivanthipuram

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HISTORY OF THE CHURCH

In 2003 a group of members of the Mela Sivanthipuram pastorate, under the leadership of Rev. Masillamani and Catechist Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Jeyaraj (Kamala Stores) evangelized this area every Sunday evening very sincerely, followed by prayer in the vacant land of Mr. Dasayyan at Ullaasanagar.  The church took roots in a thatched hut of Mr. Arulpandi and Mrs. Chandra Suganantham with just four members.  On 10.02.2004 the Communion Service started by Rev. Samuel Prakash and  Mr. S. Rajith, the Catechist with 10 communicants. Rev. Samuel Prakash continued as the Presbyter till 31.06.2004.   Rev. DJ. Jebaraj followed suite and he showed interest in the ministry at Ullaasnagar.  On 10.10.2005 Rev. Dr. M. Christy Chakravarthi, Presbyter of Perumalpuram Pastorate visited the place with his church members for ministry. They witnessed the church functioning in a thatched hut and the hurdles and abuses they were facing there. The church at Perumalpuram had a standing commitment to construct one church in a year.   The church members were  burdened  to build a church at Ullaasnagar  In 2005 the foundation stone was laid by P Rev. Dr. N.Christy Chakravarthy the Pastorate Chairman of Perumalpuram.  With active involvement of  Rev. DJ. Jebaraj, Pastorate Chairman and Bro. Jeyaraj (Kamala Store) funds were mobilized and the church building was completed.  On 22.04.2007 the church was dedicated by Rt.Rev. Dr. Jeyapaul David, Bishop in Tirunelveli and President of National Council of Churches in India.

Rev. Justin took over as Presbyter from 01.07.2009.  In the eastern side of the Ullaasnagar Church under Sivanthipuram Panchayat there was a heathen temple. During festivals they used to go in procession around our church and dance on the church mandapam. When resisted they insisted to ban loud speakers on church tower.  They were taking steps to acquire vacant land adjacent to church to build a temple.  Rev. Justin stepped up action to mobilize funds to buy the land and register it with the Diocese as per procedure.  A toilet facility, a bore well and Generator were installed with Panjayat permission so that the land is effectively utilized.  No more eruptions took place and the church celebrated all festivities with joy and happiness.  Since 02.06.13 Rev. J. Selvaraj took over as Pastorate Chairman and guided the church in more evangelical work and new souls were added into the church.   Since 04-06-2014 Rev. J. Madhuram took over as Pastorate Chairman.  Mr. S. Ranjith continued as Catechist with enhanced Rs. 1000 salary and he is also the secretary of LCF. Mr. S. Jebaraj is the treasurer. Monthly account statement was read out in the church.  The church which started with 4 families has grown to 50 families in 10 years.

Catechist : 

  1. Ranjith B.A.,B.th., 01.02.2004 –

Pastorate Missionaries :

1.J.L. Ponnaiah 01.10.2006..

2.J. Arulraj 01.10.2006

 Main Pastorate : Sivanthipuram

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ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, AGASTHIYARPATTI

 During 1993 the Christians residing at Gopalnagar and Ponnagar areas of Agasthiarpatti had to travel all the way to Mela Sivanthipuram or Vikramasingapuram for worship.  It was very difficult to travel with family for 4 to  5 Kms especially during Festival Seasons. The advent of church formation at Agasthiarpatti emerged as Bro. Selwyn Joel residing there was inspired by God to offer his residence for conducting worship service as a forerunner.   This thought was shared with Bro. Swamidhas and Bro. Rajaiah of Ponnagar village.  This thought was further strengthened with encouragement received from other volunteers Bros. Anthonibabu, Sugumar, Paulraj, S.Kovil and Sellappan who joined the team.  As a Divine blessing Bro. Joshua, owner of Oxford English School, came forward to offer his school premises for worshiping on Sundays.   Few elders approached Rev. ARGST. Barnabbas, Presbyter of V.K Puram Pastorate and got his acceptance to conduct worship service. Mr. T. Christopher Solomon was appointed as the first Catechist.   

 The inauguration of the church service was led  by Chairman of the West Council Rev. P. Devadasan who delivered the first Sermon of Blessing chosen from Genesis 12 : 22 and prayed.  Due exhortation was given by Pastorate Chairman Rev. A.R. G.S.T. Barnabbas for the physical and financial growth of the church.  The first Local Church Committee was constituted and among them following persons were chosen:

  1. Devadasan             –           Secretary
  2. Swamidoss –           Joint Secretary
  3. Rajaiah             –           Treasurer
  4. U. Arulselvaraj –           Auditor
  5. Sukumar Paulraj –           Auditor

 In their first meeting of the LCF on 04.07.1993 held soon after the Sunday Worship it was decided to name the New Church as St. John’s Church.  On 28.11.1993 Mr. R. Joseph was appointed as the part time Sexton.  The Church Committee decided to locate at least 20 cents of land for Church construction.    But God opened the heart of Mr. Thangavasanam who offered to sell 67 cents of his land located in between Agasthiarpatti and Ponnanager.   Later God offered to buy another 20 cents of land annexed to it from a good friend.  The first building for worship was of 30×20 thatched shed with sand flooring. Later it was extended to house 20×40 Asbestos roofing with cemented flooring. At this stage on 20.11.1993 the foundation stone for 80×40 church building was laid by Bishop Rt. Rev. Jason Dharmaraj.  Great encouragement was received from Rev. S. Manikkam,  Pastorate Chairman of V.K.Puram pastorate for construction of this church. All the members of the congregation showered flowers on the land and prayed earnestly for earlier construction of the church building.   

 Initially there was a delay in getting approval from the District Collector for the church building.  With the intervention of Mr. Charles of Thirukkadamai the approval was sanctioned. The preliminary church was constructed by collecting Sand and bricks transported by a lorry freely serviced by Mr. S. M. Paulraj, son of Mr. Thangadurai and many church members volunteered to physically involve in the construction, which was a memorable sight to watch.  It reminded us of the work executed by the remnant in Israel who constructed the walls of the Lord’s temple under the leadership of Nehemiah.  In the same way the zeal shown by the church members along with their family while construction of the final church tower, by toiling day and night despite heavy rains also is worthy to be recorded here.

 Following avenues were trod by the church committee for mobilizing funds for the church building :

  1. 3 Lakhs of loan from ECLOF was mobilized and was redeemed in full.
  2. Collection from well wishers residing in various pastorates of Tuticorin, Nazereth and Coimbatore areas.
  3. Money Order Scheme was introduced to corner donations from relatives and family members of the congregation to the tune of more than Rs. 1 Lakh
  4. Collection was augmented by introducing some incentive gifts among donors.
  5. Masilamony encouraged the church members to offer possessions which brought gold ornaments into the kitty which was auctioned for a huge sum and that was sufficient to lay mosaic flooring for the church hall and granite flooring for the Altar area.

The new church building was completed and was dedicated for God’s Glory by Bishop Rt. Rev. Jayapaul David on 27th March 2003.

 Since the inception of the church till 1991 M/s Christopher Solomon Vedhamani, Samuel, Gandhi, D. David were subsequently took the responsibility as Catechists. Our Lord who respects the small beginning of the church with nine members has grown into a church with 105 families as communicants.  Let us praise God for such countless blessings.

 

 Main Pastorate : Sivanthipuram

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HOLY ABISHEGANATHAR CHURCH

SWAMITHASAPURAM

 

Arumagampatti village is situated in the Sivanthipuram Panjayath under the Ambasamuthram Thaluk.   30 Christian families were residing in this area 65 years ago.  These people had to travel 2 and-a-half km to attend church worship at Holy Calvary church in Melasivanthipuram Pasorate.   In those days, since villages were not electrified, they had travel under the guidance of Hurricane Lamps during night hours for festival worship.   Few elders in this village, referred mainly, M/s R.S. Yesuvadian, R.S. Abraham, Seenivasagam and Duraipandi were burdened to pray earnestly desired for construction of a church here.   At this juncture the sons of Late Mr. Swamidhas were inspired to contribute eight cents of land for this purpose.  Then the locality was christened as Swaminthasapuram and Holy Abisheganathar church started growing there with initial contribution of Rs.65 per family of those 30 members.   With further contributions the walls were erected with calcium stones  and the roof was constructed with tiles on Palmarah timbers, which was contributed by Mr. Seenivasagam.

While the church was under construction a small shed with Plamarah leaves was constructed and was dedicated as ‘Swamidasapuram Holy Abishegarathar Church’ by Bishop Stephen Neil in the year 1949.  From that day worship started in this shed with just a plate bell to chime the service time.  In 1956, Mr. Chellasamy Writer took steps to get electrical connection for the church.   He got the entire related charges for electrification from Mr. Mahadevan Iyer of Ambasamuthram.  From 1956 the worship was carried out under electoral power.  In 1973 the congregation members contributed brass vessels which was the source metal for the making of the church Brass Bell.  A tower was built with Teak wood and since then the bell started chiming for the call to worship.

The main church construction started with foundation stone being laid on 29.05.1987 and started progressing under the leadership of M/s R. Anthony, S. Jebamani, Yesuvadian and Abraham and the rest of the congregation.  The construction was supported by contribution of Rs.1000 each of the members employed in M/s Harvey Mills and the rest as per their capability.   One lady donor contributed the charges for constructing the entire RC roofing.   The  50 x 20 church completed its construction by 27.04.2988. In the same year the church was dedicated by Bishop Rt. Rev. S. Jason Dharmaraj, M.A.,B.D.,DD.  That year the worship was conducted by presbyter Rev. G. Vedanayagam, M.A.,B.D., and the Catechist Mr. S. John Samuel. At present the church is having a membership of 300 families and Rev. J. Madhuram holds the responsibility as the presbyter and A. Samuel is the Catechist.

 Main Pastorate : Sivanthipuram

EAST PARAPADI PASTORATE

Anna Nagar

Anna Nagar

ANNA NAGAR

Parappadi village is situated in the Nanguneri – Tisayanvillai road about 11km from Nanguneri. In Parappadi a Government High School is functioning at Annanagar.     People had to attend their worship at Holy Trinity Church, Parappadi. During Rev. SAE Joshua’s period as Pastorate Chairman of Parappadi, fervent prayers and frequent visits of Ms. Kaniammal and Ms. Swarnarathnam brought in a worship center in the house of one Mr. Rasalaiyan.  This continued for one and half years.  On 15th of August 1993 a thatched roof shed of 15’ x 8’ was constructed in the locality and worship service was conducted.  On 31st August 1993 the first Communion Church was conducted by Rev. Jebamoney and the church was named as  Marurooba Alayam.  This continued for next five years with morning and evening services conducted regularly.  13 families took part in the services.

In 1998 September, 22nd during the tenure of Parappadi East Pastorate Chairman Rev. S. V. Appadurai Gnanaraj, the foundation stone was laid by Chairman of South Council of Churches Rev. V. Vedhamuthu Ponraj.   Since the locality of the church was in common market place efforts were taken with the then Collector Mr. Niranjan Madi to get approval for 7.2 cents and permit was obtained for church building.  Following philanthropists contributed for the construction of the church along with members of the church who contributed their mite.

  •    V.V.Sugumar of Thisayanvillai – Rs. 3,00,000
  • Alex Edward of Shalom Hospital, Parappadi – For Alter and Flooring
  • D. Premsingh Premdurai – for Chruch Bell and lands surrounding the Church
  • Raja Bakthsingh – Rs. 50,000

On 29th May, 1999 the church building was completed and it was dedicated by Rt. Rev. Jason Dharmaraj, Bishop in Tirunelveli.  In 2012 under the Bishop Rt.Rev.Dr. JJ. Christudoss the church was declared as Parappadi East (Annanagar) Pastorate as the head quarters of all eight churches in Parappadi East locality with Rev. ARGST Barnabbas as the Presbyter. Those churches are :

  1. Parappadi East (Annanagar)
  2. Veppangulam
  3. Colony
  4. Kamarajanagar
  5. Sadainneri
  6. Kailasanathapuram
  7. Inthangal
  8. Malayankudiyiruppu

In the tenure of Rev. John Samuel foundation stone was laid for a 1140 sq.ft. Parsonage and Mr. M.  Samuelraj and family took charge of constructing it and the work is in progress.

Catechists who served:

  1. A. Tharmaraj Jacob : 1993-94
  2. D. Bakthasingh Daniel Mathivannan : 1994-96
  3. A. Samuel Rajasingh Arul : 11.11.1996 –

Deacons who served :

  1. D. G. Charles : 2012-13
  2. S. Augustine : 2013-14
  3. J. Richard Samuel : 2014 –

Presbyters :

  1. AGST Barnabbas : April 2012 – May 2013
  2. V. John Samuel : May 2013 –

RESURRECTION CHURCH, AINTHANGAL 

Resurrection Church,  Ainthangal

Resurrection Church,
Ainthangal

Ainthangal is a location Nanguneri – Viyayanarayanam Road 2.5km from Navy INS Kattabommban camp.  Vijanarayanam kulam receives water through five canals and hence the place gets the name Ainthangal.

Long time ago it is told that a team of Christians from Nazareth stayed in the village for one week and evangelized in the area. Then a Missionary from Nazareth performed ministry there.   This was followed by the family of Mr. Michael Raj from Vadivaalpuram stayed in the village and evangelized there.

Then a British Missionary encouraged the converts to construct a church there. In 1919 foundation stone was laid but construction was sluggish. This again started by 1929 upto lintel level and stopped for want of funds.  Since five families joined the church worship services were conducted in a school building.  The roof and floor construction was again revived during the period of Rev. M.K. Israel Thanaraj in 1978.   Mr. M. Israel, Catechist and few teachers of the Parappadi School assisted in the construction work.  On 15th April 1979 on the day of Easter the church was dedicated to Resurrected Lord’s Glory by Rt. Rev. Daniel Abraham, Bishop in Tirunelveli and the church was named as Resurrection Church (Uyirthezhuthalin Aalayam). In 2008 the Church front Tower was constructed and dedicated by Rev. Augustin Gnanaraj.

At present there are 25 families members in the church of which 7 families are staying elsewhere for their work. Mr. Mohan Justin is the Catechist at present. The following is the list of Catechists:

  1. Michael Raj
  2. Anonymous
  3. Gnanaya
  4. M. Israel – 1978 – 96
  5. Mohan Justin – Since 1996

    St. Paul's Church, Sadayaneri.

    St. Paul’s Church, Sadayaneri.

 ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, SADAYANERI

Sadayaneri is a primitive village situated six kilometers in the north-east of Parappadi East Church. European Missionaries Rev. C.J. Renius and Rev. Edward Seargent ministered in this village during 1847-49 and 1843-52 respectively.  In July 1849 the church was formed by Rev. D. Yesudasan of Suvisheshapuram church and took over as the fifth Presbyter. The first baptism took place on 10th September, 1856 for three persons and in 1860 for two more persons.  This initiative led to construction of a thatched shed was constructed for worship.   In 1875 a thatched roof church was constructed. In 1880 a missionary home was constructed. By 1990 there were 10 male and 5 female congregates attended the worship.  In 1915 a tile roofed church was constructed in the third step.

During the period of Rev. V. A. David, in 1925 they mobilized allotment of 1 acre and 50 cents of land around the church. During the tenure of Rev. I. J. Iyyadurai, on 3rd July 1929 this church was rededicated by Rt. Rev. Western, Bishop of Tirunelveli Diocese as the fourth church. In 1971 there was migration of many members to other churches. In 2005 under Rev. P.D.Muthuraj the church was further extended and rededicated for the  5th time by Rt. Rev.S Jayapaul David.

List of Catechists :

  1. Name not known

    St. Thomas Church, Kailasanatharpuram

    St. Thomas Church, Kailasanatharpuram

  2. Thomas 1944-54
  3. Tharmaraj Joseph 1954-1971
  4. S. J. Pandian 1971 – 1997
  5. Mani 1997-2007
  6. S. J. Pandian 2007                                                                                                                            ST. THOMAS CHURCH, KAILASANATHAPURAM                                                       Kailasanathapuram is a hamlet situated in 8 km North East of  Parappadi East Chruch.  This place is also called by few as kulathukudiyiruppu.  It is believed as per the oldest believer Mr. T. Stephen that Christianity took roots in the village 100 years ago and the worship was conducted near his grandfather’s house in a thatched hut which can be claimed as the first church.  One day a cyclone carried away all the thatch roof leaves.  They used the left out palmariah beams to expand a school in a nearby village called as Peria Nadar kudiyiruppu where they also conducted church services on Sundays. This is considered as the second church.  After few years with the encouragement given by members of Parappadi church who visited the village for Full Moon night ministry they once again built a thatched roofed church at the present location in this village so that they can worship here. This is the third church.  Since 1966 the elders M/s Arulappa, Yovaan, and Thavamani took initiative to construct a pacca church but it was sluggish because of financial crisis.  This was actually completed in 1968 and it was dedicated on 18th December 1968 by  Rt. Rev.AG Jebaraj, Bishop in Tirunelveli.  This is the fourth church. Since it was dedicated near St. Thomas Day the church also bore the name of St. Thomas Church.  After forty years of its inception with increase of members the church was expanded and rededicated by Rt. Rev.S Jayapaul David on 27th May 2008.  At present 10 families are attending the service and the Catechist is Mr. Rajkumar.
    Christ Church, Colony

    Christ Church, Colony

    List of Catechists :

    1. Not Known
    2. Thomas
    3. Joseph
    4. Samuel
    5. C. Rajkumar – 1997                                                                                                                                                                CHRIST CHURCH, COLONY
    6. This locality was allotted to Srilankan Refugees by Government and situated in Nanguneri – Thisayanvillai root. Evangelical work in this colony was started by Ms. Vimala of Emankullam in Parappadi Pastorate which yielded  in conversion of three families. The Tirunelveli Diocesan wing REAPHART also sent missionaries to this area.  During the period of Rev. D. K, Stephen a land was procured for church construction.  With the prayer support of the church members and the efforts of Mr. Titus, Mr. Star Jagendran and Mr. Simon a thatched shed was constructed in the land sold by Mr. P.Jeyaraj for low value and contributions from Ms. Vimala, Ms. Ponthilakar (Nazereth) Rs.10,000 each.  The work was finished on 1st October 2006 and the regular worship was conducted with Mr. A. Samuel Rajasingh Arul as Catechist.  During the same period of Rev. D.K. Stephen foundation was laid for church construction on 12th August 2008.  The Family of Mr. Raja of Emankulam contributed for the church construction.  On 1st June 2010 the church building was completed and it was dedicated to God’s Glory by Rt. Rev. Dr. J.J. Christdoss, Bishop in Tirunelveli. At present seven families attend worship with Mr. Joyson Gunaraja as Catechist.                                                                                BETHESDA CHURCH, VEPANKULAM                                                                                                                                        Veppankulam is a village 2 km from Parappadi.  There were few converts due to the Evangelical Ministry of Parappadi Church members. Worship was conducted in the house of one Ms. Seethaiammal since 2004 during period of Rev. P.D.Muthuraj.  In 2006 during the period of Rev. D.K.Stephen, Mr.Jeremiah donated a portion of land for church construction in which a thatched shed church was built with the donation from Ms. Rebecca who gave her gold ornaments. After few years this shed was also damaged and since 2008 the services were conducted in the house of Mr. Abraham. In this period four adults and one child were baptized.Since believers from three villages congregated it was decided to locate a common place for worship and Mr. Alan Jacob of Parappadi Church donated a portion of a land of 10 cents. In that place Rev. D. K. Stephen laid foundation for a new church. On 01.06.2010 the new church was dedicated to the Glory of God by Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. J.J. Christdoss. Now 15 families from Vepangulam and Pandichery villages assemble for worship. At present the Catechist is Ms. Pushpakala Jeyaseelan, Presbyter is Rev. John Samuel. List of Catechists :
      1. Chelladurai – Parappadi East (Annanagar) 2. Pushpalatha – Parappadi          

        CSI St. JOHN’S CHUCH

        MALAYANKUDIYIRUPPU

        Malayankudiyiruppu is a village situated 4km away from Valliyur – Thiruchendur road.   Few Malayalees from Kerala stayed there for agriculture in the past and hence the place was named as Malyalee kudiyiruppu and changed to Malayankudiyiruppu.  The first missionary in this place was Mr. S. Thaveedu.  He was from Srilanka and did ministry in many parts of Tirunelveli and finally settled at Malayankudiyiruppu and did ministry in thatched shed till his in 1900 and buried there and his grave is still identified as a monument.  During his tenure the worshipers used come prepared with food on Saturday itself so that they could join Mr. Thaveedu and go in for evangelizing surrounding villages.

        After his demise there were frequent quarrels between this village with people of surrounding villages.  The believers prayed earnestly outside the church and for a sign to confirm peace with surrounding villages.  As they were praying the locks on the church door were miraculously opened.  After this incident there was great peace established with their neighbours.

        During 1910 the place was evangelized by few missionaries from Parappadi and Suvisheshapuram leading to construction of a renewed thatched shed church for worship. Few renowned people of the church who joined the ministry were Mr. Jacob, Mr. Rajayyah and Mr. Aseervatham.   Mr. Rajayaah who is 110 years old and alive now narrated all these details.

        Church Details :

        1. First Thatched shed : ~ 1910
        2. Church with Stone work : 30.10.1929
        3. Present renovated Church : 30.05.2002 (Dedicated by Rev. Simson Sigamony during the period of Rev. S.V. Appadurai Gnanaraj)
        4. Tower dedication : 23.05.2003 (Dedicated by Bishop Rt. Rev. Jason Dharmaraj during the period of Rev. S. V. Appadurai Gnanaraj and Mr. Aseervatham as Catechist
        5. At present 51 families are members of the congregation of which 30 families are temporarily migrated to other places for job.

        List of Catechists :

        1. S. Thaveedu – Srilanka
        2. Ponnaiah – Malayankudi
        3. Yovel – Moolaikaraipatti
        4. Joseph – Yemankulam
        5. James – Parappadi
        6. Ponniah – Katakshapuram
        7. Gnanasigamani – Suvisheshapuram
        8. Jebamani
        9. Vincent – Thengalam

        KAMARAJ NAGAR                    

        Kamaraj Nagar

        Kamaraj Nagar

                                                                                                                                                

        Kamaraja Nagar village is situated at 3 km south of Parappadi East on Nanguneri – Thisainvillai road.  It was named after National Leader Kanaraj after his to this place  and their request. It is believed that in 1960/61 the church had its beginning in a shed for Khadi Spinner.  They started with night prayers in the street corner which later became a worship center at the shed with Mr. Gnanaiah as the Catechist.

        In 1968 the foundation stone for a church was laid under the period of Rev. Samuel Jayaraj with Mr. Joseph Swamikkan as the Catechist who took the entire cost of construction of the church. This church was dedicated by Bishop of Tirunelveli Diocese Rt. Rev. Garret. It was rededicated by Rt. Rev. Dr. J.J.Christudoss, Bishop in Tirunelveli during the tenure of Rev. ARGST Barnabbas as the presbyter. 28 families were attending the church with Mr. Y. Selwyn as the Catechist.

        Catechists :

        1. Gnanaiah
        2. P. James
        3. Y. Selwyn
        4. Jacob
        5. Y.Selwyn

         

         

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