Christ Church Mathura

✝️ Ash Wednesday Worship Service – 18 February 2026

On 18th February 2026, the Ash Wednesday evening worship service was held at 6:00 PM, marking the first day of the Lenten season.

The service was blessed by a powerful and inspiring sermon delivered by Rev. Rodrick Victor, encouraging the congregation to enter this sacred season with repentance, reflection, and spiritual renewal.

Holy Communion was also administered during the service, reminding us of Christ’s sacrifice and His everlasting love.

As a symbol of humility and repentance, ashes prepared from palm leaves were used to mark the sign of the cross on the foreheads of the believers.

After the worship service, refreshments were lovingly arranged by the family of Nitni Johri. We sincerely thank them for their generous contribution and fellowship.

May this Lenten season draw us closer to God and strengthen our faith.

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
✝️ God bless you all.

✨ New Year 2026 Thanksgiving & Fellowship Highlights ✨

As we look back with thankful hearts, we remember the blessed way in which we stepped into the New Year on 1st January 2026, in the gracious presence of God through worship and thanksgiving.

The service was beautifully enriched by soulful special songs rendered by Mrs. Sudha Rao, Mrs. Ritu Johri, Joy Johri, and a group presentation by Joy Olive, Angel Rao, and Joy Johri, which truly uplifted every heart. Through a gentle, faith-strengthening message, our Pastor Rev. Rodrick Victor shared New Year blessings, encouraging us to trust God wholeheartedly in every season of life.

We were also encouraged by a powerful testimony shared by Mr. Samay Singh, who glorified God for the healing of his leg, reminding us that God is still at work among us.

The joy of the New Year celebration continued with Annual Sports & Games, where women, youth, children, and men participated enthusiastically. The fellowship was further strengthened as everyone gathered for a fellowship lunch — a beautiful expression of love, unity, and togetherness. As a token of love and care, family gifts were also distributed to all by the church, making the celebration even more special and memorable.

🏆 Winners of New Year Sports & Games 🏆

(Prizes kindly sponsored by Mr. M. S. Rao — heartfelt thanks for his generosity)

Kids

Kids Race
🥇 Prisha Prince (single participant)

Youth & Children

Lemon & Spoon Race (Boys)
🥇 Rojan Masih
🥈 Zion Victor
🥉 Joy Rao

Lemon & Spoon Race (Girls)
🥇 Angel Rao
🥈 Jasmine Masih
🥉 Pragya Prince

Musical Chair (Boys & Girls)
🥇 Rojan Masih
🥈 Chris Masih
🥉 Joy Rao

Adults

Lemon & Spoon Race (Gents)
🥇 Mr. M. S. Rao
🥈 Mr. Joseph Prince
🥉 Mr. Nitin Johri

Musical Chair (Ladies)
🥇 Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince
🥈 Mrs. Helen
🥉 Mrs. Neelam Masih

Ghara Phod (All Age)
🥇 Mr. Pradeep Masih

Tug of War (Married Men vs Unmarried Boys)
🏆 Unmarried Boys – Winners

All the participants of the Christmas Play were also lovingly felicitated with small gifts by our Pastor Rev. Rodrick Victor, as an encouragement to our youth and children. These gifts were thoughtfully arranged by our Sunday School In-charge Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince.

As we reflect on these joyful moments, we thank God for His unfailing love, fellowship, and abundant blessings upon our church family.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
Psalm 107:1

🎄✨ Christmas Eve – Midnight Worship (24th Night) ✨🎄

On the blessed night of 24th December, we came together for the Midnight Watch Night Service, celebrating the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. With carols, fellowship, and warmth around the bonfire 🔥, we all celebrated a very peaceful, joyful, and blessed Christmas ✝️🎄