Abu Dhabi

 

St. George Orthodox Cathedral Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam, Abu Dhabi

On January 7, 2023, MMVS Abu Dhabi Unit’s 2023 activities were inaugurated by the Unit President and Church Vicar Rev. Fr. Eldho M Paul. One of the main objectives of MMVS is to foster spiritual growth among its members by conducting Regular meetings, Bible learning classes, retreats, etc. In addition to spiritual activities, we organize workshops and seminars that focus on health, mental well-being, and women empowerment. Our unit members are also indulging in activities organized by MMVS for fundraising for charitable causes.

Activities (until June 2023)

Medical Camp - Testing on sugar and blood pressure is offered to members every Sunday after Holy Qurbana. This program is volunteered by dedicated nurses who are MMVS members of our unit.

Membership Campaign – Ongoing Campaign to attract new members and retain existing ones by promoting the benefits and value of being part of MMVS.

Monthly Retreat – A retreat is being conducted every first Tuesday of the month for the members.

Bible Reading Plan – MMVS committee designed, printed, and distributed a Holy Bible Reading Year Plan to the church members at the beginning of the year

UAE Zonal Inauguration - Zonal Inauguration was conducted on February 7th. Members from 7 MMVS units participated in the program

Tea & Snacks counter for Fundraising - Organised Food sales to sell Mango pickles, Pothichor, Inchicurry, Tapiocca, Cakes, Cutlets, etc as part of fundraising activities. Our ongoing activities include the sale of Tea, coffee, and snacks on Sundays after the service.

Vachinippu Perunnal - On March 24th, an online class was conducted by Mrs. Asha Eldho on the occasion of 'Vachanippu Perunnal'

MOMS Picnic - A picnic to Al Wathba Park was organised for MOMS members and family on April 19th

MMVS Competitions - Bible Verses and Essay writing competitions were conducted during May. Offline and Online Bible Quizzes based on New Testament and Central Exam Syllabus are ongoing every month.

'Arivinte Vazhiyil Orumayode' - Our Member Mrs. Anu Johnson Kattoor took a class in Jebel Unit as part of the 'Arivinte Vazhiyil Orumayode' Program

UAE Zonal Theme programs conducted -

  1. Cancer Awareness Class by Dr.Sai Babu Jonnada, Oncologist, Medeor Hospital, Abu Dhabi on February 27th
  2. Women Talent Exhibition and Women Empowerment Discussion on March 26th where church women members exhibited their talents
  3. On June 6th a class on International Nurses Day was conducted by Mrs. Jeemol Samuel Vaidyan, Director of Nursing, Sheikh Shakhboot Hospital, Abu Dhabi
  4. A program on World Environmental Day was conducted on June 6th

Regular meetings - The unit has conducted 5 Regular meetings and 4 Zonal Theme related programs so far.