🌾 TRINITY MAR THOMA CHURCH, HOUSTON
🎉 HARVEST FESTIVAL – July 2025
Join us as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and share the blessings of our labor in a joyful, spirit-filled weekend of worship, fellowship, and fun!
📅 FRIDAY, JULY 11
🕒 3:30 PM – Bring Your Items
Bring your items to Trinity Center and tag them with your name to enter for a special prize.
(Note: Vegetables not included in prize consideration)
🎁 “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give...” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
📅 SATURDAY, JULY 12
🕗 8:30 AM – Inauguration & Breakfast
This year’s Harvest Festival will kick off in person at Trinity Mar Thoma Center and be streamed live via Zoom for those joining from afar.
🍽️ Enjoy a hearty breakfast featuring fresh dosa, omelet, and vada.
🕊️ “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
🕚 11:00 AM – Koottu Lelam Auction
Join us for a thrilling Koottu Lelam (Group Auction) for a 75” Smart TV, donated by MaidThis Spring.
📌 What is Koottu Lelam?
- A unique all-pay auction format
- Every bidder pays, but only the last bidder wins
- All proceeds go toward supporting our Parish
🔄 Example:
| Step | Bidder | Bid Amount | Pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | $10 | $10 |
| 2 | B | $35 | $25 |
| 3 | C | $80 | $45 |
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🔑 Key Points:
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Starting Bid: $10
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Minimum Increment: $10*
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Bid Any Higher Amount (Flexible bidding is allowed)
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All Funds go toward Trinity Mar Thoma Church, Houston
📝* Minimum increment may be adjusted on the day depending on participation
📖 “Give, and it will be given to you…” – Luke 6:38
📅 SUNDAY, JULY 13
🍛 Bake Sale & Food Booths
Celebrate the final day with delicious Kerala-style food and community fellowship.
🍱 Featured Items:
- Pothichoru (Traditional rice meal in banana leaf)
- Porotta + Beef Curry
🎨 Also Enjoy:
- Bake Sale & Snacks
- Kids’ Games & Entertainment
🙏 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
💒 HOSTED BY:
- Rev. Gigo M Jacob – Vicar
- Rev. Jeevan John – Asst. Vicar
- Trustees: Reji George, Jaison Samuel
- Convenors: John Chacko, Rajan Geevarghese, Babu Kalina
📞 Contact: +1 (713) 806-6751 for questions or participation.
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