Today on the 19th of June 2016, we were blessed by the presence of the Rt.Revd. Warris Masih, Bishop of the Diocese of Delhi, (Church of North India). He Conducted the confirmation service for seventeen candidates who are aspiring to be full time members of the church. Also present on the occasion was Revd. Daman Rodgers, who happens to be my cousin brother.
The Rt. Revd. Bishop Warris Masih will also be conducting the Ordination service later in the day for three aspiring ministers of the Diocese of Delhi, an honour that has come to the Church of The Epiphany for the first time in 150 years since its consecration. This fact was mentioned by Mr. D.D.Lal one of the oldest active members of the congregation. The second service will take place at 4:30 p.m. and will conclude with a fellowship dinner. Ordinand Sachin who served the church under the Presbyter in Chanrge, Revd. Sunil Ghazan will be one of the aspiring ministers for the second service.
Mrs Poornima Lall, the Hony. Secretary of the Pasorate Committee of The Church of The Epiphany and Mrs Nathaniel, Hony. Treasurer welcomed the Confirmation Candidates into the family with garlands.
There was a special Bouquet of flowers for Revd.Sunil S.Ghazan, the Presbyter in charge of the Church of The Epiphany, Gurgaon!
A landmark day in the history of the Church and a first in many to come.
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