Rooted in the Word: AMC’s Annual Bible challenge
Intouch Message by
Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan
Senior Pastor
Living in Purity
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour.
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!
“YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I, THE LORD YOUR GOD, AM HOLY.”
This year’s theme, taken from Leviticus 19:2, calls us to holiness. As God is holy, His followers must also be holy. Together, they form a unified community with a distinct identity called the Holy Race. True religion is the worship of this Holy God by His Holy Race, expressed through righteous morals, spiritual devotion, and and a meaningful social existence (James 1:27).
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Be A Role Model
The Christian Education and Nurture (CEN) Department of Anna Nagar Methodist Church held its annual Sunday programme on March 23, 2025.
Themed “Be a Role Model,” the event featured a meaningful skit accompanied by choreography from the Sunday School children, along with uplifting praise and worship. A special song was also performed by the CEN Committee members under the leadership of Dr. Sujatha Luther, enhancing the spiritual richness of the occasion.
Mr. Dulip Thangasamy, the head of Haggai India, delivered a special message. His talk on being a role model emphasised the importance of embodying Christian values through speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, as outlined in 1 Timothy 4:12.
A Christian role model serves as a template for righteous living, encouraging others to follow Christ’s example (1 Corinthians 11:1). The lecture identifies key characteristics of a role model, including Christ-like humility and obedience (Philippians 2:6-8), and stresses that role modelling is a lifelong commitment.
Mr. Thangasamy outlined three essential roles for Christian role models:
•Shepherd: Guiding others with care and integrity (1 Peter 5:2-3).
•Servant: Emphasizing service over authority (Matthew 20:25-26).
•Steward: Utilizing one’s gifts to serve others faithfully (1 Peter 4:10).
He also highlighted the significance of having a clear purpose in life, strong character, and a disciplined lifestyle. The relationship with God is crucial for understanding one’s calling and mission (Galatians 1:15-16).
Ultimately, the lecture encourages individuals to reflect on Christ’s image, demonstrating virtues such as love, humility, and peace while avoiding negative influences and behaviours.
The program concluded with the distribution of prizes to the winners and participants of the Annual and Monthly Quiz and Memory Verse Competitions (oral and written). The CEN Committee oversees AMC’s Quiz Competitions, Sunday School, and the Vacation Bible School.
Mr. Dulip Thangasamy
Participants (Oral) with the CEN Committee Members
What started last year as an experiment has become an annual event. Unlike many other ritual-based churches, AMC is a Bible-based one. The Bible has an answer for any problem in our lives. When we face a troubled situation, we ask: What does the Bible say? What is God’s perspective from the Word of God? What would Jesus do if He were in our midst? Therefore, knowing the Bible is mandatory for leading a Christian life.
The Annual Bible Quiz was conducted at AMC on January 19 (written) and January 26 (Oral). Dr Sujatha Luther, chairperson of the Christian Education and Nurture Committee, spearheaded the programme, which was supported by the CEN members.
Starting last January, AMC decided to learn one memory verse every week. The pastors recite a verse every week before the general announcements. These verses are chosen—either a promise or a command. We can recite these promises or commands to remind ourselves about God’s presence when we pray.
The whole church supports such an innovative approach to nurture our spiritual growth. We urge everyone in the church to participate in this annual event to encourage the younger generation to get inspired by the Word of God