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Atlanta Indian Christian Fellowship hosted a special Christmas celebration event the “9th Annual Internationals Christmas Nite” on December 5, 2009 at the Grace Midtown Church, Atlanta, GA.
Various International churches or fellowships, namely, a. ChristChurch Presbyterian led by Mr. Jonathan Trousdale, b. Atlanta Telugu Christian Fellowship led by Rev. Peter Palli, c. Atlanta Indian Christian Fellowship (Dr. Paul Joseph), d. Asian /Caribbean /Pacific / Nepali Church led by Rev. Neil Reddy, e. GA Christian Assembly (Rev. VP Abraham), f. Atlanta Chinese Christian Campus Fellowship (Rev. Mark Lin), and g. Atlanta Christian Assembly led by Rev. Samuel Thompson, participated and presented Christmas Carols in this glorious occasion. The goal for this event is to show hospitality to the internationals community.
The evening was filled with Christmas songs from various national languages, Chinese, English, Nepali, and Indian languages, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu.
Dr. Paul Joseph welcomed the International audience and shared the vision and goal for conducting this event for the ninth year. Rev. Mark Lin opened the celebration with prayer. After the International groups performed Christmas music and songs, Dr. Christopher Joshua introduced the Chief Guest for the evening, Rev. Al LaCour (RUF-International Campus Minister at GaTech.). Rev. Al LaCour shared his greetings and the message of Christmas. Bro. Daniel Mehat thanked the participants and the performers. The final prayer and benediction was given by Rev. Al LaCour.
Prayers were offered to God to shower blessings upon International communities in Atlanta and for the healthy living. Over 200 participated in this Christmas Celebration and most commented that the occasion was the most enjoyable internationals event in recent times and a great prelude to enter the most joyous Christmas and holiday season of the year.
Dinner was served at the end of the event and the participants had a happy time with friends and family. This is the 9th year in a row this event was hosted to unite internationals community during Christmas Season and to show hospitality and friendship to Foreigners (who are away from home for work or studies) and American friends. The entire event was coordinated and hosted by Dr. Paul Joseph and Mrs. Preethi Paul and the members of the Atlanta Indian Christian Fellowship.
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