Area Wise Christmas Celebrations 2022 | News

KSM Christmas celebrations were a festive and joyous occasion that brought together people from all over Mumbai and Navi-Mumbai to celebrate the holiday season. The event was held over a period of 21 days, from 10th December to 31st December 2022, with different activities and events taking place in various locations throughout the city.

1. Santacruz (10th December 2022)
J-12 Leader Catherine Baretto for hosted the Christmas celebration.

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In the frame: team praying together like a family

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Christmas gifts were exchanged Eshyu Tanavade, Manish Shinde and Moni Gupta (L-R)

2. Vakola (11th December 2022)
J-12 Leaders Philomena Rohit and Milagrine Viegas hosted the Christmas celebration at their residence in Vakola, Santacruz(E).

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Church members total in 16 came together for Christmas

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J-12 leader Philomena Rohit handing over the gift to Nilesh Tanavade

3. Wadala (14th December 2022)
J-12 Leader Tul Bahadur Thapa hosted the Christmas celebration for his downline members in Wadala.
Snacks for 25 members was arranged for the celebration.

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Group Supervisor Praveen Saldanha sharing the Word of God

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Various games like passing the ball for children were held.
Winner of passing the ball game received the prize.

4. Kalina (15th December 2022)

J-12 Leaders Merlyn Mendonca, Denis Mendonca, Chelsea Mendonca, Francisca Rodrigues and Ritesh Pacheni hosted the Christmas celebration at Kalina Prayer Tower, Santacruz(E)

Pastor Juliet Dsouza shared the Word of God, revealing the true reason of Christmas that stirred up the hearts of the people.

Christmas celebration with J-12 Leaders

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Total 50 church members in attendance gathered for the celebration

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Children excited after getting the prizes

5. Kandivali (15th December 2022)

Chetna Suri a downline member of J-12 Leader Femina Britto hosted the Christmas celebration.

The celebration started with prayers and worship followed by the Word of God.

Fellowship with the 15 members present at the residence

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Snacks served during the celebration

6. Badlapur (15th December 2022)

J-12 leader Soni Khairnar hosted the Christmas celebration at her residence in Badlapur.

J-12 Leader Jaswinder Sehra leading the people in prayer

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Gift given to the host for organizing the celebration

7. Andheri West (16th December 2022)

J-12 Leaders: Anisha Rodrigues, Sharon Macklow, Sanjay Mistri, Esmerald Rodrigues & Rebecca Swami for organizing the Christmas celebration.

It was the perfect opportunity to get closer and build new and existing relationships with the people.

Pastor Julieta sharing the word at the celebration

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Old and young people participating in the game

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Total of 25 members who attended this Christmas gathering.

8. Showers of Blessing Service (17th December, 2022)

Pastor Anita Fernnandes and Pastor Ravi Bhima hosted the Christmas celebration at Kurla Prayer Tower, Bail Bazaar, Kurla(W).

Aaron and Abigail Fernandes led people in Praise and worship.

Pastor Ravi Bhima shared the message on Importance of Christmas.

125 people gathered for the celebration

Various games were held such as passing the parcel, Bombing the City and Spot Prizes.

Bombing the City Winner Anita Cleatus received the prize from Pastor Anita Fernandes

9. Andheri East (18th December 2022)

J-12 Leaders: Parvati Chauhan, Peter Dhotre and Varsha Nyaynirgune organized the Christmas celebration.

Pastor Dolorous Tixeira shared the word of God at the celebration.

Games such as Housie, Musical Chairs and Pyramid was organised.

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Members portraying themselves as the light that cannot be hidden.

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Prize winner of the musical chairs, Peter Dhotre recieving the prize from Saif Dsouza.

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Snacks and prizes arranged for the celebration

10. Kurla West (18th December 2022)

J-12 Leader Sundeep Subramanian hosted the Christmas celebration at his residence.

A short message was given on the importance of Christmas & regarding KSM Church by Group Supervisor Praveen Saldanha.

Glorious joy on the face of the people

Various games like passing the ball, Bible quiz was held.
Winners of the game: Natalia Subramanian and Kenneth Soans.

11. Bandra West (18th December 2022)

Group Supervisor Oommen Thomas and J-12 Leaders Inas Dsouza, Basil Karzai, Veronica William, Shweta Jadhav & Sumangala Metri organized the Christmas celebration.

A total of 71 people attended, of this 15 members including children were form local residents.

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Immense joy in the hearts of the people

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Children's participating in the Game

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Group Supervisor Oommen Thomas handing over the gift to the Winner of the Bible Quiz game.

12. Thane West (18th December 2022)

Group Supervisor Helen Dsouza and J-12 Leaders Stephen Pillai & Esmeralda Dsouza for organizing the Christmas celebration.

Below are the names of the games that was held:

1. Number Game

2. Musical chairs with a twist

3. Treasure Hunt

4. Simple Simon

5. Singing – four participants

Take-away gifts given to the family

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Fellowship time with the people of Thane

13. Vasai West (18th December 2022)

Group Supervisor Terrence Barretto along with J-12 Leaders Rukmani Vakil, Moses & Michelle Afonso and Shrutika D’mello hosted the Christmas celebration.

40 People attended the celebration from different parts of Vasai, Mira Road and Virar.

People having fun during praise and worship session at the celebration

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Michelle & Moses Afonso giving the prize to the Winner of the balloon game

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Group Supervisor Terrence Barretto giving away the prize to the family who won the spot prize game.

14. English Church (18th December, 2022)

Pastor Violet Lobo and Pastor Francis Dsouza hosted the Christmas celebration at Kalina Prayer Tower, Santacruz(E)

It was fun, frolic, yummy snacks and lots of games at the celebration.

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Altogether 48 people wearing the dress code red or green joined for the celebration.

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Children participated in the dance

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All the winners of the game with their prizes

15. Marathi Aashirwad Sabha (18th December, 2022)

Pastor Rowena Jacinto and Pastor Cecilia Sutari hosted the Christmas celebration at Kurla Prayer Tower, Bail Bazaar, Kurla(W)

Exciting games and various type of spot prizes were held.

Around 80 people gathered for the celebration

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Pastor Rowena praying for the people as they were holding each other hands

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Snacks served in the boxes for the people

16. Konkani Church (18th December, 2022)

Pastor Martiza Dias hosted the Christmas celebration at Kurla Prayer Tower, Bail Bazaar, Kurla(W)

J-12 Leaders along with the church members

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Snacks served at the celebration

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17. Vikhroli East (19th December 2022)

J-12 Leader Hilda Dias hosted the Christmas celebration at her residence.

Around 12members gathered for the celebration.

Various games like Passing the ball, singing hymns was held during the celebration.
Sayali Sorde received the prize for the game.

18. Vashi (19th December 2022)

J-12 Leaders Kajal Shahri, Karishma Shreesunder, Neha Deokar, Prince Monteiro and Group Supervisor Fatima Mistry hosted the Christmas Celebration.

Cake cutting and snacks were served for the people. Games such as Musical chair, passing the pillow were held.

Yerusha Jadhav and Vipul Mankure lead people in worship

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People joined in worshipping Lord Jesus at the celebration

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Group Supervisor Fatima Mistry sharing the Word of God

19. Vasai East (20th December 2022)

J-12 Leader Jaswinder Sehra & Veena Dmello for hosting the Christmas celebration in Vasai.

Wafers, cake, kachori, chakli, soft neer dosa and cold drinks were distributed for the people.

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Pastor Jenny Dsilva praying for the people

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In total 29 members were gathered for the celebration

20. Lower Parel (20th December 2022)

Group Supervisor Hira Wesley along with the J12 Leaders Giriraju Deva, Vijayasri Deva, Lekhita Deva & Reena Kotian for organizing the Christmas celebration.

Games such as Passing the parcel and bombing the city. Take away gifts per family was given after the celebration.

Team leading praise and worship at the venue

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Group Supervisor Hira Wesley sharing the Word of God

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Had an amazing fun with the people at the celebration.

21. Kharghar (21st December 2022)

J-12 Leader Mayshameen Soares hosted the Christmas celebration.

The celebration began with Praise and Worship. Word of God was shared along with Bible Quiz and Dinner.

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Everyone praying together in one accord

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Winner of the Bible Quiz

22. Dahisar (21st December 2022)

J-12 Leader Anjali Maity hosted the Christmas celebration in Dahisar.

Snacks such as wafers, plum cake, sandwich and cold drink was served

Games such as Blowing balloon and Passing the parcel was held.

Congregation participated in receiving the Word of God

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Take away gifts given to the people who attended the celebration

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Jaswinder Sehra praying for the meal that was served

23. Andheri West (21st December 2022)

J-12 Leader Amit Bhoir, Kasturi Chodankar, Ninad Cheulkar, Shweta Chodankar and Pastor Seema Barretto organized the Christmas celebration for their members.

The celebration started with Praise & Worship led by the leaders which was followed by a short word for the people.

Refreshments were distributed before the fun segment.

The Fun Segment:

Divided in three (Games Dance Spot Prizes)

Games:

- [x] Musical Hands

- [x] Balloon Burster

- [x] Treasure Hunt

Dance:

- [x] Best Dancer (kids)

Spot Prizes:

- [x] Early Bird

- [x] Best Sport

- [x] Who met most of newcomers

Pastor Seema giving away the gift to the winner of the game

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Total 29 people gathered for the celebration

24. Malad (21st December 2022)

Group supervisor Ayesha D'souza along with J-12 Leaders Lochan Chavan, Rosemary Shingare and Olinda Chodankar hosted the Christmas celebration in Malad.

The celebration began with a short word and Christmas message. An attendance of 27 members gathered for the celebration.

Snack boxes where distributed which included Mini non veg burger and mutton puff with frootie, chips and cake.

People dancing on the gospel song

People having delicious Biryani served

25. Andheri West (22nd December 2022)

Group Supervisor Swapnil Chodankar along with the J-12 Leaders Vinayak Desai, Clifford D'souza, Glenn Dsouza, Anushree Nadkarni and Rohini Patil hosted the christmas Celebration.

Games for Adults musical chairs and Passing the parcel for children were held.

Group picture with some of the members

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Dance time during the celebration

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Children having their dinner after the celebration

26. Sion (22nd December 2022)

Christmas Celebration was held at Latchia Thiraviaraj in Sion at her residence.

Group Supervisor Seyona Swamy, J-12 Leaders Sushila Dhotre, Manju George, Sunder Bhagwane, Sheeba Swamy, Varsha Koli and vibhavari Sathe were present for the celebration.

Members present for the celebration were around 38

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Group Supervisor Seyona Swamy sharing the Word on Christmas Eve

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Take away gifts given to members present at the celebration

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Delicious food was served at the end of the celebration

27. Borivali (23rd December 2022)

J12 leader - Stephen Furtado, Ram Wadhwani , Ranjeeta Salian hosted the Christmas celebration at Stephen's residence.

J-12 Leader Ranjeeta Salian sharing the word

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21 members gathered from different parts of Mumbai

28. Khar (23rd December 2022)

Group Supervisor Wilson Cruz, J-12 Leader Amruta Shirke, Vaishali Angane and Chaya Sawant had their Christmas celebration at Adarsh Seva mandal hall.

Spot prizes and quiz with all followed by Dinner and Group photograph.

Group Supervisor Wilson Cruz shared a special message on Christmas Celebration

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Group picture of men participated in the celebration

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Ladies had fun time during the celebration

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People having dinner after the celebration

29. Bhandup (24th December 2022)

Group Supervisor Deepa Das along with the J-12 Leaders Kavita Kamble, Hemant Kamble, Noreen Francis, Suvarnaprabha Sathe had their celebration in Bhandup.

Various games, prizes and snacks were served for the people.

30 people attended the celebration in Bhandup

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People having fun during the musical chair game

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Group Supervisor Deepa Das praying for the meal.

All in all, the KSM area wise Christmas celebrations were a huge success and brought together people from all over the city as a family. We thank God for everyone that participated and pray that God’s choicest blessings rest upon you.