Intouch Message by

Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan

Senior Pastor

HOLY RACE

Dearly beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour.

The Bible describes two races: the holy race and the unholy race. “Be Ye Holy” is an enduring virtue. Rather than being a notion, holiness requires behavior. Conviction must be demonstrated through real-world actions, not merely expressed in sermons. I was not born a Christian or a Methodist, but after accepting Christ, I sought to understand Him more deeply by studying the theology and worship practices of various churches. Ultimately, the Lord called me to the Methodist Church to serve His people. Methodism, at its core, is a Holy Club movement—focused not on merely doing holy acts but on becoming holy in character and essence. This is beautifully reflected in this year’s theme: “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I THE LORD YOUR GOD AM HOLY” (Leviticus 19:2). It is not just a call to outward action but a profound invitation to embody holiness in every aspect of life.

Rooted in the Word: AMC’s Annual Bible challenge

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