The youth movement of St. Thomas Church Stafford has expanded its role in line with IOC decision to include Women to the group. This was a great achievement as it increased participation of Young women in the church Forum. This enabled couples to attend the meeting as active members. The kids also joined the couples for meetings. Thus the OCYM emerged as an organized basic unit of the church, bringing Worship, Study, Service, fellowship as its prime motto. A Ten member Committee is elected Every Year inclusive of the executives Church Vicar -President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer to oversee the activities of the OCYM.
Our Objectives are:-
1. Promote the motto of Youth Movement namely, Worship, Study and Service, to attain Christian virtues that enable youths to lead a Christian life.
2. Discuss the issues that younger Generation faces in day-to-day life and find ways to strength through spiritual development.
3. Educate us about our faith, traditions, and history through question/answers and discussions.
4. Share church news of general interest.
5· Disseminate information about the activities with focus on faith, charity and missionary works.
6· Develop familiarity and friendship with fellow member and their ideas.
The OCYM has regular Sunday meeting immediately after the Holy Qurbana. Since its inception the Sunday meetings generated special interest among the youngsters as it gave an opportunity for them to meet every week in line with the MGOCSM meeting. The EX MGOCSM members acknowledged this as a good motivation to bind and keep the group active in Church. Each member is given opportunities to develop leadership skills by voluntary presentation and studies based on Bible and personal experience. The monthly prayer meeting conducted on weekend was true blessing to the Group. The Series of Lectures on Holy Qurbana by Very Rev. Aroopala was a eye opener for members, how to prepare themselves for Holy Communion. The Fellowship and Friendship among members are increased by activities like Picnic, Talent Show etc. Money Raised by conducing Talent Show are given for Charity work.
We welcome all active members of the Church in the age group between 21 to 45, to participate in the OCYM activities. We have formed a Yahoo group to enable communication among members.
The address is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stthomasyouth.
Our Objectives are:-
1. Promote the motto of Youth Movement namely, Worship, Study and Service, to attain Christian virtues that enable youths to lead a Christian life.
2. Discuss the issues that younger Generation faces in day-to-day life and find ways to strength through spiritual development.
3. Educate us about our faith, traditions, and history through question/answers and discussions.
4. Share church news of general interest.
5· Disseminate information about the activities with focus on faith, charity and missionary works.
6· Develop familiarity and friendship with fellow member and their ideas.
The OCYM has regular Sunday meeting immediately after the Holy Qurbana. Since its inception the Sunday meetings generated special interest among the youngsters as it gave an opportunity for them to meet every week in line with the MGOCSM meeting. The EX MGOCSM members acknowledged this as a good motivation to bind and keep the group active in Church. Each member is given opportunities to develop leadership skills by voluntary presentation and studies based on Bible and personal experience. The monthly prayer meeting conducted on weekend was true blessing to the Group. The Series of Lectures on Holy Qurbana by Very Rev. Aroopala was a eye opener for members, how to prepare themselves for Holy Communion. The Fellowship and Friendship among members are increased by activities like Picnic, Talent Show etc. Money Raised by conducing Talent Show are given for Charity work.
We welcome all active members of the Church in the age group between 21 to 45, to participate in the OCYM activities. We have formed a Yahoo group to enable communication among members.
The address is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stthomasyouth.