The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey - Prayer Group Literary Competition was held at the parish on October 2, 2011. Competitions were conducted on the following items.
The results are as follows:
- Group Song:
- First Place: Pr.Group A
- Second Place: Pr.Group B
- Third Place: Pr.Group C
- Bible Quiz on Hebrews (Adults):
- First Place: Pr.Group A
- Second Place: Pr.Group B
- Third Place: Pr.Group C
- Bible Quiz on the Gospel of Luke (Youth-Age 11 and above)
- First Place: Pr.Group A
- Second Place: Pr.Group B
- Third Place: Pr.Group C
- Memory Verse – Selected Psalms (Oral) Children (age 4-10)
- First Place: Jonathan Jacob
- Second Place: Shelin Abraham
- Third Place: Joel George
- Memory Verse – Selected Psalms (Written) Children (age 4-10)
- First Place: Michelle Joji
- Second Place: Stephin Abraham
- Third Place: Joshua George
Total Points:
- Pr.Group A: 35 Points
- Pr.Group B: 20 Points
- Pr.Group C: 17 Points
Prayer Group A, who received the highest points, received the “ Late Rev. T.O Joseph Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy” from Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa. The competition committee is extending its sincere thanks to Mr. M.C. Alexander and family for sponsoring the trophy. Congratulations to all the participants and the winners.
Acknowledgement:
The competition committee would like to acknowledge its sincere thanks to Rev. Jose Abraham, the vicar of the church, who provided all his support and guidance. Special thanks to Mr. Alex Mathew and to all the prayer group coordinators. Sincere appreciation is also due to all those who participated and supported this event to make it a success.
Mrs. Elizabeth George and Mr. Thomas B. Thomas were the coordinators of this event.


