ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUGUST 2026

23rd August 2026

Theme::

The Church built

on the

ROCK OF CHRIST

HYMNS: -

1. He Leadeth me #334
2. Love diving all loves excelling #262
3. Pass me not O gentle Saviour #185

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1) The Wednesday intercessory prayer and Thursday Bible study were conducted by Rev. Keith last week.

1a) A Bible study on the books of the Bible, verse-by-verse, is conducted every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm online. Dr Usha Ubale conducts this Bible study. We encourage members to attend this study. Details are posted in the Church group.

1b) This coming Friday, the ladies of our Church will meet on Zoom to pray for the Children and Youth of our Church.

3) Dear Church, please pray for Rev. Keith, our seniors, and elderly members who are unwell, for their good health and God's protection.

Please pray for the complete recovery of Deedipiya as she is admitted to the hospital for dengue.
Also for Blossom’s mother, Julius and Nancy for full recovery.
Do remember Yashmin Sawhney who had a fall.
We praise and thank the Lord for the healing given to Jane. Continue to pray for complete recovery.
Also, praise and thank the Lord for the recovery given to Ameeta.

Thanking each and everyone for prayers.

4a) Please uphold our annual fellowship family camp in prayers.

A time to recharge, learn and grow closer to God!💫
Heading out for our Annual Church Retreat!

When- 25th to 27th September (Ganpati holidays- Friday to Sunday-2 nights stay)

Where- at Levels Resort, Uttan, Bhayander West (just a 75-minute drive from Andheri West on a good day- about 35 km)

Who - you, your family, your friends (anyone for a spiritual recharge🔥)

Charges
12 years and above- Rs 7000 per head
5-12 years - Rs 4000 per head.

Today is the last day to register by paying to confirm your room.

Guest Speaker - Rev. Susheel Sumitra.

More details are shared on our church WhatsApp group.

4b) Please refer to the notice of Corpus Fund being collected by our Diocese, which will be used for our Diocesan Clergy and staff.

4c) MDCM is organising a drawing competition for the Sunday School Children. Please refer to the circular posted in the Church group.

4d) Next Sunday, Bro. Rosh Zachariah will be visiting our Church to share the Word of God.

4e) Appeal from our Diocese of Mumbai

An appeal made by our Bishop to create a corpus fund to ensure sustainable financial support to our Clergy and staff. Individual members are requested to make a one-time contribution of Rs 12,000 to the corpus. The account details to which the amount is to be transferred, along with other details, are shared in our Church WhatsApp Group.

Members are also requested to inform Mary John after contributing.

4f) For offertory & thanksgiving, Members may kindly do an online transfer via Gpay to our Church bank account.
---> - Go to Bank transfer, add Church bank account number 11760100243399 & IFSC code FDRL0001176 and mention OFFERTORY / THANKSGIVING in remarks. The Church bank account name is CNI ENGLISH CONGREGATION TRUST

5a) Bible Readings for the month of August 2026 has been posted on our Church WhatsApp Group. Those members who are unable to do the readings / intercessory prayers physically but will do Online, kindly inform Cliff in advance.

6) Members are requested to pay the Church Annual membership subscription for the FY '26 ~ '27 as early as possible. Kindly get in touch with Mary Usha for details of the same.

7) PAN number of Donor's

Our chartered accountant has informed us that all Trusts must record the congregation members' PAN numbers against every donor’s name in the receipts and their records as a statutory requirement.

Hence, we plan to collect the PAN numbers of all our members as it is a compliance requirement.

In this connection, we request you to kindly share a copy of your PAN with Treasurer Usha Mary John or any PC Member as early as possible.

8) Regarding Church donations to other mission organisations, individuals, etc., kindly refer to the notice posted on the Church WhatsApp group.

9) Request our members to please visit the CNI Andheri Church Website regularly.

10) Members who wish to sponsor the snacks on Sunday are requested to kindly inform Mary Usha or Sam, preferably before Friday of every week.

Today’s Intercessory Prayer, Sermon, Closing Prayer and Benediction by: Rev. Keith Pasgon

Reverend prayed for those Members who celebrated their Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries.

Happy Birthday Happy Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. Renuka Dara Kodaiji 10/8 Mrs. Shirin & Mr. Ulhas Suchitta 12/08

Mr. Emmanuel Loudianos 11/8

Mrs. Anitha George 11/8

Mrs. Bhagyalakshmi Carey 12/8

Mrs. Charlotte Sen 12/8

Mrs. Susmita Hiradhar 13/8

Mrs. Suchitta Singh 14/08

Special request:-
1. Use the dustbins to place used water bottles, etc., and keep the Hall clean.

2. Please use water judiciously.

#Errors or Omissions if any is regretted