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eDAVAKA Mission

The Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelistic Association[MTVEA] founded in 1924, by the 17th Metropolitan of the Marthoma church is one of the official organizations of the Mar Thoma Church. The Parish Mission (Edavaka Mission) is the local chapter of the MTVEA.

Every Marthomite is expected to be a true witness to Jesus Christ and sharing the joy of salvation where ever they are placed. The purpose of the Voluntary Evangelistic Association is to witness to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and to be participants in the building of the Kingdom of God and to prepare every member of the Church in that supremely noble task.

The functions of the Parish Mission are based on the seven activities of the Marthoma Voluntary Evangelist’s Association such as, Intercessory Prayer, Bible Study, Witnessing and Sharing, House Visits, Charity Projects, Prayer meetings and Gospel work among non-Christians. 

Edavaka Mission Programs/Projects:
  1. Bible study – Every Sunday at church lead by Vicar or lay leaders
  2. Easow Mar Themotheos Memorial Hostel, MP, India - Since 2012, we are supporting about 15 - 20 students
  3. Bethanya girls Hostel, Sirsi, Chennai – Supports about 15 students yearly.
  4. Professional Students Aid - Supports children of our missionaries who are academically high achievers who got admission to professional courses in merit seats
  5. KCN Memorial Fund – A special fund for supporting transformative surgery to correct deformities of poor children
  6. Medical & Home for Homeless Aid
  7. Samaritans Purse - This fund is to provide short term financial assistance, primarily to our parish members in their time of need.
  8. DuPage PADS homeless shelter – Our volunteers Serve Dinner and breakfast on 4th Friday of every month at the PADS shelter.
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OFFICE BEARERS 2025

Vice President: Mr. Varghese Philip
​Secretary:  Mr. Zachariah Kurian
Treasurer: Mr. Thomas P. Thomas
Area Representatives:
   Area1: TBD
   Area2: Mr. George A. Philip
   Area3: Mrs. Elizabeth Agi
   Area4: Mr. Philip Mathew
   Area5: Mr. P. K. Bobby
​   Area6: Mr. T. G. Abraham
Auditor: Mrs. Annie Sheena Kurian
STMTC Managing Committee Representative: Mr. Zachariah Kurian
Midwest EM Representative: Mr. Zachariah Kurian

​We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


TELEPHONE

1 630-489-8152

ADDRESS

710 N. Main St.,
Lombard, IL 60148

EMAIL

VICAR: [email protected]​
SECRETARY: [email protected]
​WEBMASTER: [email protected]

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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Location
    • Office Bearers
    • Volunteering Programs
    • Parish Voice Archives
  • Organizations
    • Choir
    • Edavaka Mission
    • Senior Fellowship
    • Sevika Sanghom
    • Sunday School
    • Youth Fellowship
    • Yuvajana Sakhyam
    • Audio Visual Team
  • Clergy Messages
    • Vicar's Message
  • Media
    • Bible Study Recordings
    • Breakfast Ministry 2024
    • Choir Fest 2024
    • Parish Retreat 2024
    • Church Facilities
  • Contact Us
    • Donate Today
    • Church Forms
    • Website Feedback
    • Career Resources
    • External Links >
      • Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church
      • Diocese of North America & Europe
      • Lectionary