Christ Church Mathura

# # # ✝️ VBS 2026 – Day 3 & Closing Service | Christ Church Mathura ⛪

🌟 **Vacation Bible School 2026 – Day 3** 🌟
**Theme: Facing the Giants**
📖 *“More Than Conquerors” (1 John 4:4)*

**31 May 2026**

The third and final day of **Vacation Bible School 2026** was a joyful celebration as the VBS children led the worship service before the church congregation. 🙏

✝️ The service began with the **Call to Worship and Opening Prayer** by **Rev. Rodrick Victor**. The VBS session was conducted by **Mrs. Sudha Rao**, while members of the congregation encouraged and blessed the children.

🎶 The children enthusiastically presented **action songs, memory verses, Bible lessons, and storytelling**, showcasing all they had learned during the three-day VBS program.

🕊️ The session concluded with a summary of the lessons learned under the theme **“Facing the Giants – More Than Conquerors.”**

🤝 We sincerely thank **Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince, Mrs. Nisha Victor, and Mrs. Ritu Johri** for their support and contribution throughout VBS 2026, helping make the program a meaningful and memorable experience for all the children.

🏅 **The VBS 2026 program concluded with the distribution of certificates and gifts to all participating children**, followed by the **closing prayer** by **Rev. Rodrick Victor**.

🍽️ Lunch were arranged by **Mr. Nitin Johri and Family**, providing a wonderful time of fellowship for the children, parents, volunteers, and congregation.

✨ We thank God for a successful and blessed **VBS 2026** and pray that these lessons will continue to inspire the children to walk faithfully with Christ and face every giant with courage and confidence.

— *Christ Church Mathura* ⛪

# # # ✝️ VBS 2026 – Day 2 | Christ Church Mathura ⛪

🌟 **Vacation Bible School 2026 – Day 2** 🌟
**Theme: Facing the Giants**
📖 *“More Than Conquerors” (1 John 4:4)*

📅 **30 May 2026**

The second day of **Vacation Bible School 2026** was filled with enthusiasm, learning, and joyful fellowship as children gathered once again to worship and grow in God's Word. 🙏

✝️ The VBS session began with an **opening prayer**, followed by energetic **action songs** that filled the atmosphere with joy and excitement.

📖 A meaningful **devotional class** was conducted by **Mrs. Sudha Rao**, encouraging the children to trust God and face every challenge with faith and courage.

🎨 The evening continued with **fun-filled activities, colouring sessions, memory verses, quizzes, creative work, and interactive learning**, helping the children understand the day's lessons in an enjoyable and engaging way.

🎯 The program concluded with an exciting **Games Zone**, where the children participated enthusiastically and enjoyed moments of fellowship and teamwork.

🤝 **We sincerely thank Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince, Mrs. Nisha Victor, and Mrs. Ritu Johri for serving as dedicated volunteers during VBS. Their time, effort, and commitment contributed greatly to the success of the program.**

🍪 Refreshments were generously arranged by the **Mr. M. S. Rao Family**, adding to the joy and fellowship of the evening.

🕊️ Day 2 reminded us that through Christ we are **"More Than Conquerors"**, and that God gives us strength to overcome every giant we face in life.

✨ We thank God for another blessed day of VBS and look forward to the grand finale.

— *Christ Church Mathura*

VBS-2026, Day-1 at Christ Church Mathura

# # ✝️ VBS 2026 – Day 1 | Christ Church Mathura ⛪

🌟 **Vacation Bible School 2026** 🌟
**Theme: Facing the Giants**
📖 *“More Than Conquerors” (1 John 4:4)*

📅 **29 May 2026**

The first day of **Vacation Bible School 2026** at *Christ Church Mathura* began with great enthusiasm, joy, and excitement as children gathered to learn more about God's love and power. 🙏

✝️ The VBS session was opened by **Rev. Rodrick Victor** with prayer, followed by a joyful time of **praise and worship**, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere for all the children and volunteers.

📖 The children were introduced to the VBS theme, **“Facing the Giants,”** and learned that with God on our side, every challenge can be overcome through faith and courage.

👩‍🏫 The session was conducted by **Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince**, who guided the children through the day's lessons and activities with great enthusiasm and care.

🎨 **Fun-filled activities, games, memory verses, action songs, Bible lessons, and creative sessions** kept the children actively engaged throughout the evening. Laughter, fellowship, and learning filled the church campus as young hearts grew closer to God.

🌸 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to **Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince**, who faithfully served as the **Sunday School Teacher** during VBS 2026. She conducted the entire Day 1 session, covering the curriculum planned for two days, and worked tirelessly in preparing charts, activities, teaching materials, and creative resources for the children. Her dedication, leadership, prayers, guidance, encouragement, and selfless efforts played a vital role in the success of the VBS program.

🤝 We also sincerely thank **Mrs. Nisha Victor**, Mrs. Sudha Rao and **Mrs. Ritu Johri** for serving as dedicated volunteers during VBS. Their time, effort, support, and commitment greatly contributed to the smooth conduct and success of the program.

🍪 Refreshments were generously arranged by **Mr. Joseph Prince and Family**, adding to the joy and fellowship of the evening.

🕊️ Day 1 reminded us that we are **“More Than Conquerors”** through Christ and that every giant in life can be overcome through faith.

✨ We thank God for a wonderful beginning to VBS 2026 and look forward to the blessings, learning, and excitement of the days ahead.

— *Christ Church Mathura* ⛪

🌟📖 *Vacation Bible School 2026* 📖🌟

✨ *Theme: “Facing the Giants”*
💪 *“More Than Conquerors” – 1 John 4:4* ✝️

Get ready for an exciting and faith-filled **Vacation Bible School** at *Christ Church, Mathura (U.P.)* 🏕️🎶

Join us for 3 wonderful evenings packed with:
🎨 Fun Activities
🎵 Worship & Music
📖 Bible Learning
🤝 Fellowship & Games
🔥 Inspirational Sessions

🗓️ **Dates:** 29th, 30th & 31st May
⏰ **Time:** 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 **Venue:** Christ Church, Mathura (U.P.)

Organized by the *Diocese of Agra (Religious Education Committee)* in collaboration with local churches & institutions.

🌈 Come and discover how, through Christ, we are truly **More Than Conquerors!** ✨

Everyone is warmly welcome ❤️

— *Christ Church Mathura* ⛪

# # ✝️ Mother’s Day Celebration Service

# # # Christ Church, Mathura, C.N.I

# # # Organized by Youth Fellowship ⛪🌸

Today, the Youth Fellowship of *Christ Church Mathura* conducted a blessed and joyful **Mother’s Day Celebration Service** in the presence of God 🙏

🌿 The worship service was beautifully led by **Angel Rao**, beginning with the *Call to Worship* and opening prayer by **Rev. Rodrick Victor**. Congregational hymns and morning devotion created a spiritually uplifting atmosphere for the congregation.

📖 The Holy Bible readings were shared by:

* **Itisha Masih** — *Old Testament Reading* (Proverbs 31:25–31)
* **Zion Aaron Victor** — *Responsive Psalm 139:1–12*
* **Ryan Victor** — *New Testament Reading* (2 Corinthians 1:3–7)
* **Alen Masih** — *Gospel Reading* (Luke 1:39–56)

✝️ The Apostle Creed was led by **Chris Masih**, while announcements and different sections of the worship were conducted by **Rev. Rodrick Victor**.

🎶 A heartfelt *Praise & Worship* was beautifully presented by the **Youth Fellowship**, filling the church with joy and thanksgiving. Praise and worship was followed by a special prayer by **Mrs. Sudha Rao**. There was also a special song presented by **Joy Johri**, which blessed the congregation.

🕊️ A meaningful and inspiring sermon was delivered by **Joy Johri**, reminding the congregation about the love, sacrifices, and godly role of mothers in our lives.

💬 Special testimonies were shared by **Mrs. Ritu Johri**, **Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince**, and **Mrs. Nisha Victor**, encouraging the congregation through their words of faith, gratitude, and personal experiences as mothers.

🙏 The *Intercessory Prayer* was led by **Lucky Masih**, and the offering was collected by **Jasmine Masih**, followed by the *Offering Prayer* and *Closing Benediction* by **Rev. Rodrick Victor**.

🌸 The Youth Fellowship felicitated all mothers with handmade cards and small gifts as a gesture of love and appreciation. A special cake was also arranged by the Youth Fellowship and was joyfully cut by all the mothers together.

📂 Documents and finances were officially handed over by the outgoing **WFCS Committee** to the newly formed **WFCS Committee** in the presence of our pastor **Rev. Rodrick Victor**.

🍽️ The service concluded with light refreshments arranged by **Zion Victor** and **Ryan Victor**, encouraging fellowship and togetherness among the congregation.

🌸 *May God bless all mothers with strength, peace, love, and happiness.*

**“Her children rise up and call her blessed.”** *(Proverbs 31:28)*

🌷 **Happy Mother’s Day** 🌷

— *Christ Church Mathura, C.N.I*

✝️ Easter Worship | Christ Church Mathura ⛪

🌅 **“The Resurrection Day”** 🌅

✝️ *May the risen Christ fill your lives with peace, hope, and new life.*

On **05 April 2026**, the congregation of *Christ Church Mathura (CNI)* gathered in the evening with joy and devotion to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏

The service began with prayer by **Rev. Rodrick Victor**, followed by special songs by **Master Neil Singh** and **Miss Natasha Singh**, along with heartfelt praise and worship by the Youth.

✝️ **Rev. Rodrick Victor** shared a powerful message on the living hope through Christ’s resurrection.

🕊️ *Through His resurrection, we have the hope of eternal life.*

✨ From Thorns to the Throne
✨ From Cross to Crown
✨ From Death to Victory

**Hosanna in the Highest!** 🙌✝️

🍽️ The service concluded with a fellowship dinner (feast of love) sponsored by **Mr. Raju**.

— Christ Church Mathura