Jeevan Asha Ministries Inauguration Ceremony
“Even to your old age and grey hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4 NIV
Thursday, 17th October 2019, marked the start of a new and wonderful work of God in Jeevan Asha Ministries. Over 400 people made their way to Wadgar in the Palghar district of Maharashtra to be present at the inauguration of Jeevan Asha: Rescuing Humans, an Old Age Home for the Destitute. We were honored to have His Grace Archbishop Felix Machado as our Chief Guest along with His Lordship Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes, Rev. Fr. Joe D’Souza, Rev. Fr. Bastin Thomas, Rev. Fr. Daniel Fernandes, Rev. Fr. Vivian D’Souza, and Rev. Fr. Ainsley D’Mello.
After some quick snacks and refreshments, the programme began at 11am with the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon by His Grace Archbishop Felix Machado, in the presence of all the guests and well-wishers and amidst great joy and festivity. Everyone was then escorted to the hall where they were led in an anointed time of Praise and Worship by Br. Trevor Lewis accompanied by the Music Ministry. After an hour in the presence of the Lord, His Grace Archbishop Felix Machado was asked to address the audience and say a few words on the occasion of the inauguration.
This was then followed by a few words of acknowledgement by Br. Trevor Lewis, after which His Grace Archbishop Felix Machado and His Lordship Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes led the audience in prayer to bless the Home, along with an intercessory prayer by Rev. Fr. Daniel Fernandes. They were then escorted around and taken to each room as they individually blessed the premises. Some of the guests accompanied them, while the others stayed on and were led in songs of praise by the Music Ministry.
Once His Grace Archbishop Felix Machado and His Lordship Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes returned after blessing the premises and grounds, Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes addressed the audience and expressed his appreciation and joy, for all the work being done by Br. Trevor Lewis and the Jeevan Asha Ministries. His Grace and His Lordship were presented with a bouquet of flowers as a token of appreciation. Br. Trevor Lewis then addressed the audience and thanked everyone for their support.
Finally, everyone stood in prayer for the final blessings and the grace before meals, and were escorted to the Dining Hall where they were treated to a delicious meal. After lunch, everyone thanked Br. Trevor Lewis and the Ministry, and made their way back home carrying with them a souvenir keychain with the face of Jesus on one side and the Rescuing Humans logo on the other side.
It was indeed a Blessed and memorable day for all !
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation; Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.”
Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7
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