• Radisson Plaza
• Manoj
• Ambika Jewellers
• Westmore Dental Clinic
• Family Optical
• Asaker Marine & Shipping Agency
• Acura on Brant
• Admiral Tours and Travels
• Air Route Travel and Tours
• B&B Alarms
• Chaitanya Health Services
• The Collegeway Dental Office
• Bovaird Dental Centre
• Francis Tazhamon
• GM & Associates
• High Tech Physiotherapy
• Infinity Builders & Property Developers
• Kennedy Ruth Dental Centre
• Pharmacy Coach
• Roy George, Remax
• Van Mills Dental Office
• Sunil Bhaskar, Century 21
• Ajay Dubey, Homelife
• Annapoorna Restaurant
• Autopark Superstore
• Babu & Sara John
• Bincy John
• Bolgotti Furniture & Decor
• Britannia Auto Service Centre
• Churchill Meadows Pharmacy
• Deen Pharmacy
• Dosa Palace
• Elsie’s Kitchen
• Friend’s Auto
• Great Travel Fares
• Growing Stars
• Indigo Mortgage
• Kannan Dental Centre
• Katpakam Grocery
• Kaveri Supermarket
• Kera Catering
• Kokul Kumaraswamy
• Loox Centennial Mall
• Mondello Ristorante
• Nazim Rehmani, CA
• Noodle Wok
• Philip Skariah
• Royal Kerala Foods
• Sam McDadi, Remax
• Santhosh Mathew, Remax
• Schelegel Villages
• SeeNel Realty
• Universal Auto Body
• Mercury Tax
• MadhuraGeetham
• Gprinters
• Central Reproductions
• Jadoo Entertainment
• Nrityaotsav

For the few of us who are not familiar with them, Sujatha and Shweta Mohan are singers from the south of India with playback and stage performances with famous singers and music directors including K. J. Yesudas and A. R. Rahman! Together they have won more than 50 prestigious musical awards.

As part of a whirlwind tour of North America and performances in many US cities Sujatha and Shweta Mohan visit Canada to regale GTA residents with a musical gala that showcases the singing talents of this mother-daughter duo. They perform at ‘The Meeting House’ 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville on Friday May 4, 2012 invited by the St. Peter’s Syriac Orthodox Church of Canada, Mississauga.

Filling the stage with more vibrant entertainment and talent are Ramesh Pishardy, comedian; Subi Suresh, actress; Vivekanandan, violinist and winner of the Idea Star Singer contest; Anand, winner of the Amritha Superstar contest. Also performing exciting bollywood dance numbers will be the local dance group “Jadoo Entertainment”.

Donation passes can be purchased for $10 (kids between 7 – 12), $30, $50, $100 and family donation passes admitting 4 for $250 or $500 by calling 647-938-7136. Admission for kids below 6 is free.

Refreshments are free at the venue and there are many door prizes too!

Call Philip Ancheril at 647-938-7136 for more details!

1. Skit by Adults and Kids

2. Skit by Adults

3. Youth Group Dance

4. Jilsy Dance

And there are more around these videos when you get to YouTube!

Enjoy!

September 1, Thursday – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
September 2, Friday – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
September 3, Saturday – 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
September 5, Monday – 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
September 6, Tuesday – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
September 7, Wednesday – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
September 8, Thursday – 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Our children learn most of the Old Testament stories and the New Testament miracles in their regular Sunday school curriculum. This year, unlike other years, we have decided to include a very different theme, a contemporary subject that very much relates to the Bible. “The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies proclaim the work of his hands” ( Psalms 19: 1), “The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it. For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the rivers” (Psalms 24: 1-2), “I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits” (Ecclesiastes 2: 5). Creation includes more than just nature. Creation includes spiritual forces which are invisible to us, while “nature” speaks of what we can see.

In the recent emphasis on “Earth Day”, not even a word about God, the Creator, has been mentioned. Movements like “Save the planet” do not view God’s role in the creation of the universe. In their thinking, the earth belongs not to God but to man. Our children often forget this important religious aspect in life as they are not taught these values in mainstream academic schools. To bridge this gap in the learning process, VBS this year, encourages kids to understand and feel the presence of God, the importance of preserving the nature and the environment for mankind, by participating in various kinds of Bible related activities including ‘Creation’ skits. VBS should not be teaching the kids mainstream contemporary topics in a fashion that exclude God from it, rather it should address God as the focal point of everything the world is and has to offer. In this era of increased awareness for the preservation of nature and the environment, everyone should realize that God’s presence is paramount in achieving these objectives of a healthy planet for the present and future generations to live in.

That being said, it is only appropriate to have the VBS program conducted outdoors in an open space in a nature setting. The students will be able to relate to what they see in and around them as a revelation of the glory of God, and appreciate His wonderful creation. In previous years, this exposure was limited when we had our VBS organized in buildings in closed doors. Of course, the VBS themes were different in those years to agree with that kind of a set-up.

The venue for this years VBS is in the Town of Ajax, Greenwood Conservation Area at 2290 Greenwood Road, Ajax. We have reserved a shelter along with the picnic site for our Sunday school. Greenwood offers a chance to escape to nature along the banks of Duffins Creek. Hiking trails allow exploring the forest or the steep sided river valley. The cold clear running creek is a perfect home for rainbow trout and other species of fish. Fishing licenses are required though. Picnic shelters, tables and washroom facilities are available. Other activities at Greenwood include nature trails. walking paths, play structures and cross country skiing. Even though no facilities are provided for barbecuing, it is allowed in the premises with our own barbecue machines and equipments if we decide to bring them along.

The event will start at 9:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM All Sunday school children are encouraged to participate. For little kids between the ages of 3 and 5, at least one parent is supposed to be with the child to assist us in looking after them. Parents of older children have the option of either leaving their children at the site in the morning and coming back to pick them up or staying back with them during VBS.

Like previous years, we expect and request our youth to participate in the event. Their presence will be valuable in leading and organizing various fun activities for the kids.