Heavenly Trumphet 2025
The Heavenly Trumpet 2025 program emerged as one of the most spiritually uplifting and meticulously coordinated events organised by the Diocese of North America & DSMC, hosted by the Southeast Regional Activity Committee (SERAC). What began as a daunting assignment blossomed into a breathtaking celebration of worship, music, unity, and community involvement. Conducted with grace and excellence, Heavenly Trumpet brought together clergy, leaders, families, youths, children, choirs, and ecumenical guests from across the region to witness an unforgettable evening of praise and fellowship.
The program was conducted on 29th November 2025 at 4 pm at Old Gratz College, Melrose Park, PA. Rev. T. S. John (St. Peter’s MTC, New Jersey) led the opening prayer. The Diocesan secretary Rev. Joel Thomas Samuel welcomed the gathering. The program was presided by our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos. In his message, Thirumeni reminded us that Christmas is a time for building good relationships centered on Jesus and for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. He urged us to help bring peace to the world through the unity and joy we experience during this Christmas season.
The Chief Guest of the program was Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. Keith J. Chylinski. In his Christmas message Bishop exhorted that Christmas is a new season with new Hope, Advent reminds us about who we are and whom we are. He pointed the importance of humility. Jesus born in the manger shows the humility. God’s humility is inviting us to come close toHim.
The Heavenly Trumpet Choir comprised of seventy-three members across the churches in the Southeast Region sang seven beautiful songs. Rev. Ashish Thomas George Achen (Boston MTC) led the choir. The melodious songs of the choir made the evening a sweet and blessed one. The beautiful quality of their singing was the product of months of resolute, multi-faceted training in different venues. Mr. Sujit Mathew Abraham accompanied the choir on the keyboard.
The Christmas presentation and Nativity Scene performed by the Philadelphia Mar Thoma Sunday School added to the meaning of the program. Southeast Regional Youth Fellowship arranged a video presentation. Mr. Jonathan Roy Varghese (St. Stephen’s MTC, New Jersey) and Mrs. Shanu Thomas (Marthoma Church of Greater Washington) read from the Word of God. The SERAC secretary Mr. Anu Skariah proposed vote of thanks. The program was concluded by a closing prayer by Re. Jeff Jack Philips (Youth Chaplain Philadelphia) and the benediction by Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa.
People from different parishes across the region attended the program and many people across the world watched the program through online platform. Diocesan Treasurer Mr. George Babu, Sabha Council Members from the diocese and Diocesan Council members also joined the program.
Rev. Joji M. George ( Vice president), Mr. Anu Skariah (Secretary), Mr. Byju Varghese(Trustee), Mr. T. G. Thomas(Accountant),SERAC board members, all the clergy of the Southeast region and the sub-committeemembers actively worked behind the success of the program.