MAR THOMA SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP

The Mar Thoma Senior Citizens Fellowship has been recognized as an official organization of the Church and has begun its activities with the objectives of assisting in the mental, spiritual, moral and cultural growth, empowerment and physical healing of the senior citizens of the Church, ensuring fellowship, cooperation and comfort to all senior citizens in the Church and society and to keep them in the mainstream of society, equipping them to carry out Christian witness in the family, parish and Church and to participate in worship, church services and proclamation of the Word of God.

Leveraging the talents and experience of senior citizens will be beneficial to the mission of the Church. They are encouraged to make effective use of the life and health that God has given them. Members of the Senior Citizens Fellowship share their experiences and acquired moral values with the new generation by proclaiming the ways in which God has led them.

The Prathinidhi Mandalam of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church that met on 13, 14, and 15 September 2022 recognized the Mar Thoma Senior Citizens Fellowship as an official organization of the Church.

Membership

Any member of the parish who has attained the age of sixty and above.

Objective

• "That the aged men (or women) be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience" (Titus 2:2).
• Build up a strong fellowship among the elderly members of the parish, to be a blessing to others.
• Share the experience and leadership qualities with others for spiritual growth and witnessing Jesus Christ.
• Develop a positive attitude towards old age as our Lord is in control of everything.

Many in this group have strong emotional connection to various activities within their Parish and Congregation and have made significant contributions to the growth of the parish and congregation.