TMCYF

3 on 3
2023-06-24 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Trinity Center, 5810 Almeda-Genoa Rd, Houston, TX, 77048, United States
TMCYF will be hosting 3 on 3 SATURDAY June 24th starting at 8:30 AM at the Trinity Center for the following leagues:

Men’s Basketball Under 18
Men’s Basketball 18-35
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Volleyball

Come out and support/participate!

*Failure to show up on time risks disqualification*
Link to sign-up: http://tinyurl.com/June20233on3
Cost: $20/person via cash, check, Venmo @TMC-YF
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: June 21

Pizza & Games Social!
2023-06-25 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | SS Hall, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX, 77048, United States
Hey YF!!
Come join us for a chill pizza and games social after church in the SS Hall!! It’s gonna be fun!!
See you there!! 😀

Cottage Prayer
2023-06-28 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | Nikhil & Vishal’s House
Hey YF!!
Join us as we continue our “DEADLY SINS: Vice vs Virtue” summer series and learn about Greed vs Generosity!
Bring a friend for an evening of worship, studying from the Word, fellowship, & fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? WEDNESDAY June 28 @ 7 PM
Where? Nikhil & Vishal’s House

*Please note the time change to 7 PM!*
ALSO, we’ll be collecting new/unused school supplies for the “BACK TO SCHOOL” supply drive that YFF/YF/Sunday School are hosting, so please bring a school supply item. We’re collecting school supplies of any kind, but here are the most popular: backpacks, spiral or composition notebooks, writing instruments, paper, crayons, colored pencils, glue, tape, rulers, and pencil boxes. THANK YOU!!
See y’all there!

One Day Retreat (MTC SWRYF Event)
2023-07-01 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | St. Paul’s MTC (Dallas), 1002 Barnes Bridge Rd, Mesquite, TX, 75150
Howdy YF!
If you don’t know, Trinity MTC is one of 10+ MTC churches in the Southwest Region of the US. Our Mar Thoma Church Southwest Regional Youth Fellowship (MTC SWRYF) committee is in charge of organizing various events (One Day Retreat, Regional Retreat, Men’s Retreat, Women’s Retreat, etc) for the churches in our region!
This year’s One Day Retreat is going to be hosted by St. Paul’s MTC in Dallas July 1!! One Day Retreat is…exactly what you think lol a jam-packed day (9 AM-3 PM) of learning about a theme the host church decides (“Fruitful Faith” is theirs). It’s a great time to meet and make new friends from all the 10+ churches in our SW Region and learn from the Word!
Link to register: https://tinyurl.com/2023SWRYFODR
Early Registration Fee: $15.00 (Deadline: June 17th, 2023)
Late Registration Fee: $20.00 (Deadline: June 24th, 2023)
If anyone has any questions or is interested in coming, please let Shannon Varghese know! Thanks!

2023 TRINITY DAY OF SERVICE: "Rise Against Hunger"
2023-07-08 08:30 - 13:30 UTC | Trinity Center, 5810 Almeda-Genoa Rd, Houston, TX, 77048, United States
Hey YF!
Come represent YF in our 2023 Trinity Day of Service as we package meals for the organization, “Rise Against Hunger”! “Rise Against Hunger” is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies. We will specifically be preparing food kits for international distribution to communities in need…a really awesome & good thing!! So come be a part of it and get ready to work for a great cause!! It’s open to everyone in church who wants to serve, so spread the word to your parents, siblings, everyone! 😀
For more information about the organization, visit: riseagainsthunger.org
**For YF especially, Shawn chachen will be continuing our A to Z’s theme & talking about M: Missions, how he’s served, and how serving makes a difference!**

RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/rahservice

Who? YOU!
When? July 8th!! 8:30 AM-1:30 PM (Food will be provided!)

*PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 8:30 AM!*

Where? Trinity Center
Why? Bc we’re called to serve! 🙂

Schedule:

8:30-9 AM Breakfast, check-in, setting up tables
9-9:30 AM Opening prayer, A to Z short message on Missions & Serving by Shawn chachen (def want our YF here for this!)
9:30–10:30 AM Food kits set-up/unloading truck
10:30 AM-12:30 PM MAIN SHIFT
12:30–1:30 PM Cleanup/Lunch

TMCYF X IMCYF SUMMER REVIVAL BASH!
2023-07-08 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, 12803 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, 77477, United States
Hey hey hey 🙂
Revival’s back!! Continue the July 8th fun with us as we join with our IMCYF brothers & sisters in Christ for a super mega fun chill “Summer Revival Bash”….enough adjectives for you to come through? We’ll be spending time together in worship, in the Word, and ending the night with dinner + games! Bring a friend and PLEASE RSVP EARLY…so that no one goes hungry 🙂
See ya there!

Who? YOU!
When? July 8 5 PM
Where? Immanuel Mar Thoma Church (12803 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477)

**PLEASE SIGN-UP TO BRING AN ITEM!!**
Sign-up list: https://tinyurl.com/summerrevivalbash

Ablaze
2023-07-14 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Church, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, Texas, 77048, United States
Hey YF!!
Join us as we continue our “DEADLY SINS: Vice vs Virtue” summer series and learn about Entitlement vs Gratitude! We’ll be hearing from one of our MTC Lay Chaplains, Mr. Tom Philip.
Bring a friend for an evening of worship, studying from the Word, fellowship, & fun!

Who? YOU!
When? Friday July 14 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Church

See y’all there! 🙂

MBS
2023-07-28 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | The Chirayil Boys’ House
Hey guys!
Join us as we continue our “DEADLY SINS: Vice vs Virtue” summer series & learn about Lust vs Self-Control!
Come out for an evening of studying from the Word, fellowship, fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday July 28 @ 6:30 PM
Where? The Chirayil Boys’ House

*DISCLAIMER for PARENTS: This Bible study may include sensitive topics and is better suited for ages 18+ years old, but if you are a parent to a child 13-17 years old and would like for him to participate, we ask that you fill out the below waiver. Thank you!*
Here’s a few things to do before coming to this MBS:

WAIVER: If you are age 13-17, please have your parent fill out this waiver (7-28-23 Bible Study waiver) and bring it with you Friday night
Q&A: If you have any questions you’d like answered about this topic and would like to submit any anonymous questions beforehand:

Go to the website: https://onlinequestions.org
Enter the number 10052 into the “Event Number” box and press “Enter”
Type in your questions by pressing “New” then “Submit” for each

RSVP!!

WBS
2023-07-28 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Manna Oommen’s House
Hey gals!
Join us as we continue our “DEADLY SINS: Vice vs Virtue” summer series & learn about Lust vs Self-Control!
Come out for an evening of studying from the Word, fellowship, fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday July 28 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Manna’s House

*DISCLAIMER for PARENTS: This Bible study may include sensitive topics and is better suited for ages 18+ years old, but if you are a parent to a child 13-17 years old and would like for her to participate, we ask that you fill out the below waiver. Thank you!*
Here’s a few things to do before coming to this WBS:

WAIVER: If you are age 13-17, please have your parent fill out this waiver (7-28-23 Bible Study waiver) and bring it with you Friday night!
Q&A: If you have any questions you’d like answered about this topic and would like to submit any anonymous questions beforehand:

Go to the website: https://onlinequestions.org
Enter the number 10195 into the “Event Number” box and press “Enter”
Type in your questions by pressing “New” then “Submit” for each

RSVP!!

Cottage Prayer
2023-08-04 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Simran & Jordan’s House
Hey YF!!
Join us as we continue our “DEADLY SINS: Vice vs Virtue” summer series and learn about Anger vs Forgiveness!
Bring a friend for an evening of worship, studying from the Word, fellowship, & fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday August 4 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Simran & Jordan’s House

PEP RALLY!
2023-08-09 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Trinity Center, 5810 Almeda-Genoa Rd, Houston, TX, 77048, United States
LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLEEEE!
*Cue Space Jam*
*Cue Rocky theme song*
*Cue every sporty movie song that gets you excited for Southwest Regional YF Sports Tournament!!*
Come out to Pep Rally which will be held this year on WEDNESDAY August 9th (not the usual Thursday before tourney) at 6:30 PM at the Trinity Center!! It’s going to be a great night of hyping up our players, making posters, games, and a bunch of other fun activities! Come out and support your brothers and sisters who are playing!
*Don’t forget to RSVP if you’re coming!! Bonus point if you include how many family members you’re bringing in your rsvp :)*

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? WEDNESDAY August 9 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Trinity Center

2023 SWRYF SPORTS TOURNAMENT
2023-08-11 16:00 - 2023-08-13 11:00 UTC | Southwest Athletic Center (SWAC), 2800 N Interstate 35E, Carrollton, TX, 75007, United States
It is time.
The Southwest Regional Youth Fellowship Sports Tournament is hosted this year by Mar Thoma Church of Dallas – Farmers Branch. It will be held at the Southwest Athletic Center (Address: 2800 N Interstate 35E Carrollton, TX 75007) from August 11-12 with player registration starting Friday from 4-5:30 PM. First game begins 6 PM Friday night. It is customary for the teams/outside churches to attend Sunday service at the host church (Address: 11550 Luna Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234). We will have 6 teams representing TMCYF:

Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Volleyball
Men’s A Team
Men’s B Team
Men’s C Team

*For any spectators who are coming out to watch our YF play in the games, please wear RED!*

MBS
2023-08-18 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Shawn Varghese’s House
Hey guys!
Join your fellow YF gents as we finish our “DEADLY SINS: Vice vs Virtue” summer series & learn about Drunkenness vs Soberness!
Bring a friend for an evening of studying from the Word, fellowship, fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday August 18 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Shawn Varghese’s House

WBS
2023-08-18 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Alana/Ava/Alexa’s House
Hey gals!
Join your fellow YF ladies as we finish our “DEADLY SINS: Vice vs Virtue” summer series & learn about Drunkenness vs Soberness!
Bring a friend for an evening of studying from the Word, fellowship, fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday August 18 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Alana, Ava, & Alexa’s House

Women's Retreat (MTC SWRYF Event)
2023-09-01 17:00 - 2023-09-03 10:30 UTC | Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, 12803 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, 77477, United States
Hey YF gals!
If you don’t know, Trinity MTC is one of 10+ MTC churches in the Southwest Region of the US. Our Mar Thoma Church Southwest Regional Youth Fellowship (MTC SWRYF) committee is in charge of organizing various events (One Day Retreat, Regional Retreat, Men’s Retreat, Women’s Retreat, etc) for the churches in our region!
This year’s Women’s Retreat is going to be hosted by our sister church, Immanuel MTC, in Houston September 1-3!! It’s still not too late to register! The theme is “Sisterhood, Self-Discovery, Serenity” with the theme verse Psalm 46:5 – God is within her, she will not fall. The main speaker will be Ashley Daniel.
Link to register: https://tinyurl.com/imcwomensretreat
Registration Fee: $35 via Venmo (@imcyouth) or bring a check addressed to IMTC YF
Venue: IMC – 12803 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477
The schedule is as follows:

Friday 9/1:

Registration 5-6 PM
Dinner 6-6:45 PM
Day 1 ends 9 PM

Saturday 9/2:

Breakfast 8-8:30 AM
Day 2 ends 4 PM

Sunday service at IMC 9/3 at 8 AM

If anyone has any questions or is interested in coming, please let Shannon Varghese know! Thanks!

Service Event: 9/11 National Day of Service at Houston Food Bank
2023-09-09 07:30 - 12:00 UTC | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St., Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Hey YF! Come join us at the Houston Food Bank for “9/11 National Day of Service” as we serve our Houston community! If anyone needs volunteer hours, this is a great way to get them!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? SATURDAY September 9 from 7:45 AM – 12 PM
Where? Houston Food Bank (535 Portwall St. Houston, TX 77029)

DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP: September 7th
PLEASE NOTE: You’ll have to create an account on the Houston Food Bank website (if you don’t already have one) in order to sign-up for the shift. Once you’ve created an account and are logged in, the link below should take you to the correct shift!

RSVP on this page for our count
AND sign-up for the shift: tinyurl.com/hfbdayofservice

Thanks!! See y’all there!

Ablaze + Career Fair
2023-09-22 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | SS Hall, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX, 77048, United States
Hey YF!!
Join us as we continue our A to Z’s of Christianity and learn about Purpose…what are we really here for? What is God’s will and purpose for our lives? :O We’ll be hearing from one of our very own, Mr. Abey Mathai. After our usual Ablaze festivities, we’ll also be having a mini Career Fair where you’ll get to talk to some of our church members about their professions and why they went into those fields. Ask all your questions and learn something new!
Bring a friend for an evening of worship, studying from the Word, fellowship, & fun!

Who? YOU!
When? Friday September 22 @ 6:30 PM
Where? SS Hall

See y’all there! 🙂

Cottage Prayer
2023-10-06 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Merin & Jerin Biju’s House
Happy Fall Y’all! (How is the year almost over??)
Question for the week: are God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit all the same?? Join us for Cottage Prayer as we learn about the Trinity and find out! 😀
Bring a friend for an evening of worship, studying from the Word, fellowship, & fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday October 6 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Merin & Jerin Biju’s House

Fall Bake Sale
2023-10-22 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | SS Hall, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX, 77048, United States
Hi YF!! Guess what’s back??
BAKE SALE!! 😋
We are raising funds to support the 2023 YF Regional Retreat that we will be hosting November 17-19, 2023 (which we hope everyone will sign up for!!) In order for us to make it happen though, we need everyone’s help!
Please let Shawn Varghese know if you would like to sponsor or make any items!
We’re also going to need volunteers to help pack and sell everything during the Bake Sale, so message us if you can help in that way! Please tell your friends and family to buy things at the bake sale which will be Sunday October 22, 2023 after service in the SS Hall!
Thank you!!
P.S. A little birdie told me our very own YF peeps will be making some yummy snacks, so you definitely do not want to miss out! 😀

MBS
2023-10-27 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Shaun Zachariah’s House
Hey guys!
Question for the week: have you ever doubted God? Join your fellow YF gents for Men’s Bible Study as we go deep and learn about Unbelief vs Faith! Bring a friend for an evening of studying from the Word, fellowship, fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday October 27 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Shaun Zachariah’s House

WBS
2023-10-27 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Anjali & Asha Varghese’s House
Hey gals!
Question for the week: have you ever doubted God? Join your fellow YF gals for Women’s Bible Study as we go deep and learn about Unbelief vs Faith! Bring a friend for an evening of studying from the Word, fellowship, fun!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? Friday October 27 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Anjali & Asha Varghese’s House

Ablaze
2023-11-03 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Church, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, Texas, 77048, United States
Hey YF!!
Join us as we continue our A to Z’s of Christianity and learn about Redemption! This is one of the most important concepts of Christianity…I’d say the most. 😀 We’ll only have one Bible study this month as YF will be preparing for Regional Retreat, so come and spend time with your brothers and sisters in Christ!
Bring a friend for an evening of worship, studying from the Word, fellowship, & fun!

Who? YOU!
When? Friday November 3 @ 6:30 PM
Where? Church

See y’all there! 🙂

2023 Regional Retreat - WItNESS: Live in Faith
2023-11-17 19:30 - 2023-11-19 12:00 UTC | Latham Springs Camp and Retreat Center, 134 Private Rd 223, Aquilla, TX, 76622, United States
The 2023 Southwest Regional Youth Fellowship Retreat will be hosted by Trinity MTC YF at Latham Springs Camp and Retreat Center in Aquilla, TX (near Waco) from November 17-19, 2023.
This year’s theme is “WItNESS: Live in Faith”.
Verse: Acts 22:15 “You will be His witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.”
Speaker: Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas, Vicar of the Redeemer Mar Thoma Church and President of the Diocesan Youth Fellowship
Early Registration Fee: $110 (EXTENDED Deadline Wednesday, October 18th) Late Registration Fee: $125 (Deadline Friday, October 20th)

THE DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED SOUVENIR IS OCTOBER 20!

Register HERE!

Additional Info: please see the welcome email for more details!
Registration:

We are planning to start registration/check-in AND dinner around 7:30 PM Friday evening (November 17, 2023), so please plan your commute accordingly. Sessions will run for the remainder of the night Friday, all day Saturday, and conclude on Sunday with English Holy Qurbana Service followed by lunch. We hope to finish everything at the campsite and leave by 1:00 PM Sunday.

Food:

The camp will be providing meals (4) for all participants during the weekend. We will provide dinner on Friday, snacks throughout the weekend, and a light breakfast on Sunday morning.

Items to bring:

Bible – a physical Bible is expected for all talks and tracks
Clothes for indoor/outdoor activities: warm clothes, jacket, church clothes for Sunday Holy Communion Service
Sneakers
Bed sheet, blanket, and/or sleeping bag + pillow
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Bathroom and other important toiletries (towels, soap, etc.)
Waivers
Important Medicine

Transportation:

For Trinity MTC, there is one bus going up to the campsite that will be departing church by 4 PM. Please be there between 3-3:30 PM to load the bus.
For Immanuel MTC, please get in contact with your YF officers to confirm transportation.

*If you are riding in the bus or van leaving from Houston, please pack as light as possible to help with space! One duffel bag/person if you can!*
Retreat Rules:

Remember, this is a church conference. When in doubt, always ask “What would Jesus do?”

All participants must abide by and respect the faith and practice of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church and Trinity Mar Thoma Church.

All participants of the conference must remain at the conference site for all sessions.

Attendance and punctuality at all sessions are mandatory.

All participants must bring a physical Bible and conference book (provided at registration) to all their conference sessions.

Appropriate dress, decorum, and behavior are expected at all times.

Any use of controlled substances (drugs), tobacco/vape products, alcohol, fireworks/explosives, and firearms/weapons is prohibited at ALL times. Anyone found possessing and/or using such substances will be subject to consequences determined by the committee including being removed from the conference with no refund.

The dorms will be separated by gender. No boys will be allowed in the girls’ dorm and vice versa. Anyone of the opposite gender found in the wrong dorm will be subject to consequences.

All participants must be in their cabin by the stated “Lights Out” time unless given permission by the committee. Anyone found outside their cabin without permission will be subject to consequences.

Be respectful to all other attendees, leaders, camp staff, and clergy.

Be respectful to the Latham Springs campsite. Keep all areas in a clean, orderly manner.

Any emergency must be immediately reported to the Conference Conveners or Committee Members.

We’re excited to see everyone! Please let Shawn Varghese know if you have any questions! Thank you!

Combined Potluck 2023
2023-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, 12803 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, 77477, United States
It’s already that time of the year!! What time you ask?
Combined Thanksgiving Potluck with our Immanuel & St. Thomas brothers and sisters in Christ!
This year, Immanuel MTC will be hosting our annual potluck. It’ll be TUESDAY, November 21st 7 PM at Immanuel. *Please note the day change!*
Sign-up to bring something!
Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4DADAB2EA4F94-45909349-imctmcstmc#/
RSVP below so we know how many people to expect! Thanks!!

General Body
2023-12-10 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Church Balcony, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, Texas, 77048, United States
A general body meeting of the Trinity Mar Thoma Church Youth Fellowship will be held on December 10, 2023 after Sunday School to transact the following agenda items:

Election of 2024 YF Committee Members
Report of Regional Retreat
Discussion of Year End Events
AOB

All YF members are requested to attend.

Christmas Cottage Prayer
2023-12-20 18:30 - 22:30 UTC | Pearland Parsonage
Ugly Sweaters? White Elephant? Chestnuts roasting on an open fire?? You know what that sounds like….Christmastime!! 😀
Join us for a night of fellowship and fun with your YF family at our annual Christmas Prayer on December 20 at 6:30 PM. We’ll be talking about unity!
We will be having a White Elephant gift exchange! If you’d like to play, please bring a gift (valued $15 or less) to add to the pile!
Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater & bring a friend!

Who? YOU! 🙂
When? WEDNESDAY December 20th @ 6:30 PM
Where? Pearland Parsonage

Rockets Game Social
2023-12-22 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Hey YF!
We will be going to the Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks basketball game Friday, December 22nd. Game starts at 7 PM, but we have early access to the pre-game shootaround that starts at 5:15 PM. Come out and have a great time in fellowship!
You will be added to a separate groupme for details once tickets are sold-out. Please don’t forget to bring money for food and parking! Thanks!!

Toyota Center is a “cashless” venue, so please bring a credit or debit card for purchasing items!

RSVP by liking the GroupMe interest post or letting Shawn Varghese know!
Cost: $27/ticket via cash, check, or Venmo @TMC-YF

UPDATE: Sign-up is closed!

Mini Winter Retreat: BeReal.
2023-12-28 16:30 - 21:30 UTC | Church, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, Texas, 77048, United States
This year’s TMCYF Winter Retreat will be a mini retreat at our very own TMC!
Date/Time: December 28, 2023 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM (4:30-5 PM: Check-In)
Theme: BeReal. – Living and Leading Authentically for Christ as YOUTH
Theme Verse: 1st Timothy 4:12 – Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
Track Session: What Are My Spiritual Gifts?
Please complete this survey BEFORE retreat & have your results ready to discuss:
https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-gifts-survey/
Main Speaker: Rev. Dennis Abraham, Vicar of the Austin/San Antonio MTC
Registration Fee: FREE
Register HERE!

*Please sign up by Friday 12/22 so we get an accurate count for food/other supplies!*
Thank you!

General Body
2024-01-14 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Church Balcony, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, Texas, 77048, United States
A general body meeting of the Trinity Mar Thoma Church Youth Fellowship will be held on January 14, 2024 after Sunday School to transact the following agenda items:

Approve 2023 Annual Report
Approve 2023 Accounts/Regional Retreat Accounts
Approve 2023 Auditor’s Report
Approve 2024 Budget
Introduction of new officers
AOB

All YF members are requested to attend.

Ablaze
2024-02-02 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Church, 5810 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, Texas, 77048, United States
Our first February event is here! We’re starting off with an Ablaze, so join us for a praise and worship, a message, and food!!
