Choir Report

Triennial Choir Report

“Sing to him, Sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts”

Psalms 105:22

Greetings to all in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

It gives me great pleasure in presenting this Triennial report for the period 2019 – 2022.

I thank God Almighty for safeguarding all the Choir members and their families during the pandemic period.

Choir Sunday was held on 1st September 2019. Various responsibilities during the worship service were taken up by the Choir members. The message was delivered by our Achen, Rev. T.T. Santhosh. I would like to thank the entire congregation for the financial support provided through cover collection.

Christmas Carol Service: The Choir practices for Carol Service started in August 2019 on Sundays after the worship service. The Christmas Carol Service was held on December 14th, 2019, at 6:30 PM in the Chapel. The message for the Carol service, was delivered by Father Thomas (Ansil) Maippan, from Syro Malabar Church. The Choir presented a collection of eight carols of which all the Malayalam carols were written and composed by our Choir director & organist Mr. Stephen C. Koshy. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Stephen C. Koshy (Organist) for the instrumental support provided.

Ecumenical Carol Service: Our Choir has participated in the Ecumenical Carol Service which was held at St. Andrews Orthodox Church on January 5th, 2020. We presented two Malayalam carols which were well appreciated by the congregation. Our Choir also participated in the online Ecumenical Carol service which was held in January 2021.

Virtual Choir: During the pandemic period in 2020, our Church Choir presented a Virtual Choir song, Hymn 241 “Samaadhaanam Puurna Samaadhaanam” which was hosted on YouTube on December 20th, 2020. I would like to thank Mr. Stephen C. Koshy for recording the music wave files for all the parts which have helped the Choir members to practice their respective parts. In addition, I would like to extend my thanks to Mr. Vipin Jacob for coordinating with all the Choir members in collating the recorded wave files and Mr. Koshy P. Thomas for Video Editing followed by hosting on YouTube.

Soprano:

Mrs. Leeja Cherian Mrs. Tina Naveen Cherian Mrs. Sonia Anil Kumar Mrs. Leena Santhosh

Tenor:

Mr. Cheri Bob Luke Mr. Naveen Cherian Mr. Senson Philip Cherian

Alto:

Mr. Vipin Jacob Mr. Senson Philip Cherian

Bass:

Mr. Thomas John Mr. Koshy P. Thomas Mr. Rijith Edwin

Post Covid pandemic hit the world in March 2020, the Choir members were not able to come together and sing during the worship services. However, a few of the Choir members Mr. Stephen Koshy, Mr. Cheri Bob Luke, Mr. Naveen Cherian, and Mrs. Tina Naveen Cherian started the initiative of recording the songs required for the Sunday worship services and these wave files were being played during the online and offline worship services. From the Church Dedication service day on 9th April 2022 Choir singing had resumed in Church and new members also inducted a week before.

Note of appreciation:

A note of thanks to our Vicar. Rev. T.T. Santhosh for his guidance and support.

A special note of appreciation to Mr. Stephen C. Koshy our Choir Director and organist for his valuable contribution to the Church Choir. I would also like to thank the Pastorate committee members for their support provided.

We express our gratitude for the dedicated services as mentioned here under:

• Special thanks to Mr. Thomas John (Choir Master) and Mr. Cheri Bob Luke (Assistant Choir Master) for their coordination, guidance, and dedication to the Church Choir. • Also wanted to thank, Mrs. Mariamma Thomas, Mrs. Rachel Issac, Mrs. Sophy Koshy, and Mrs. Sally

C. Bob for planning and arranging refreshments for all the Choir members during Choir practice sessions. • Last but not the least, a special note of appreciation to all the Choir members for their valuable contribution.

I conclude this report by giving thanks to God Almighty for his ever-abundant blessings.

Rijith Edwin Choir Secretary

CSI MALAYALAM PASTORATE HYDERABAD - SECUNDERABAD

Church Choir

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2020 Receipts Payments

Particulars Rupees Particulars

Opening Balance as on 1st April, 2019: Purchase of Birthday Cake

Cash In Hand 15,937.50 Expenses on Choir Sunday Rupees 750.00

3,500.00

Choir Sunday Cover Offertory 22,200.00

TOTAL Closing Balance as on 31st Mar 2020 : Cash In Hand 38,137.50 TOTAL 33,887.50 38,137.50

CSI MALAYALAM PASTORATE HYDERABAD - SECUNDERABAD

Church Choir

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2021 Receipts Payments

Particulars Rupees Particulars

Opening Balance as on 1st April, 2020: Cash In Hand 33,887.50 Expenses incurred for Virtual Song mixing and editing

TOTAL Closing Balance as on 31st Mar 2021 : Cash In Hand 33,887.50 TOTAL Rupees 6,036.00

27,851.50 33,887.50

CSI MALAYALAM PASTORATE HYDERABAD - SECUNDERABAD

Church Choir

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2022 Receipts Payments

Particulars Rupees Particulars

Opening Balance as on 1st April, 2021: Cash In Hand 27,851.50

TOTAL Closing Balance as on 31st Mar 2022 : Cash In Hand 27,851.50 TOTAL Rupees

27,851.50 27,851.50