Christ Church Mathura

21/02/2026

✝️ 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.

18/02/2026

08/02/2026

✨ 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

31/01/2026

✝️ “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.”
— Luke 2:11 ✝️

🎄 Christmas Celebration – 25th December 🎄

Christmas was celebrated with great joy, devotion, and enthusiasm by all. A special and inspiring message from the Word of God was shared by our beloved Pastor Revd. Rodrick Victor, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas and the birth of our Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ.

🎶 The celebration was enriched with special songs and melodious carols presented by our youth members and children, joyfully proclaiming the birth of Christ.

✝️ The service included Holy Communion, followed by heartfelt thanksgiving testimonies shared by some members of the congregation.

☕🍰 After the church service, tea and cake were served, and everyone shared warm Christmas greetings, spreading love, peace, and fellowship.

✨ Glory to God in the highest!
🙏 May the joy and peace of Christmas remain in our hearts always.
Amen ✝️

27/01/2026

🎄✨ 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 ✝️🎄

18/01/2026

+“The musical heart of the festive season.” 🎶✨

On 23rd December 2025, CNI Church Mathura joyfully organized door-to-door Carol Singing, celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ—our Saviour—through melodious carols and heartfelt praise.

Our church youth, WFCS members, the pastorate committee, along with our beloved pastor Revd. Rodrick Victor and his family, participated enthusiastically, spreading the good news of Christ’s birth with joy, love, and devotion.

The Carol Singing team went from home to home, filling every heart with festive cheer, proclaiming the message of hope and salvation, and wishing every family of the congregation a very happy, peaceful, and blessed Christmas.

May the joy of Christ’s birth continue to shine in every home and heart.
Praise be to God! 🙏✨

🎄☃️🎉🥳

01/01/2026

The Christ Church Mathura family wishes you a year full of joy, health, and abundant blessings.

As we step into this new year, let us walk together on the path of love, peace, and service.
As our Lord Jesus Christ taught us —
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40)

🎉 In 2026, let us strengthen our faith and bring light into the lives of those around us.

28/12/2025

“Preparing Our Hearts to Welcome Jesus Christ.” ✝️🎄
A meaningful Nativity Play by our Sunday School children and Youth, reminding us that true Christmas is not just celebration, but living the teachings of Jesus Christ—loving, serving, and caring for the least among us.
📖 “Whatsoever you do to the least of My brothers, you do unto Me.” — Matthew 25:40

28/12/2025

On 21.12.2025, the Sunday School children and Youth members presented a special Nativity Play in a unique way.
The play was based on Jesus Christ’ teaching from Matthew 25:40:
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, you do unto Me.”

This meaningful Nativity Play was inspired and guided by our Pastor Revd. Rodrick Victor encouraging us to present Christmas with a deeper message.

The play titled “Preparing Our Hearts to Welcome Jesus Christ” reminded us that while we prepare for Christmas through shopping, decoration, parties, and social media, we must also prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus Christ.

Christmas reminds us of Jesus Christ’s first coming as a baby and also calls us to prepare for His second coming as a King. As we wait for Him, we are reminded to live righteously by caring for the poor and needy, praying continuously, and following His teachings.

The play was followed by a joyful song proclaiming the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the children wished everyone A Merry Christmas.

Participants:
Lucky Masih (Narrator), Joy Johri (Jesus), Angel Rao (Ana), Neil Singh (John), Pragya Prince & Prisha Prince (Lily & Erick), Natasha Singh (Shopping), Zion Victor (Decoration), Jasmine Masih (Social Media), Chris Masih, Neil Singh & Ryan Victor (Party Friends), Joy Rao (Alcohol).

The play was directed by Mrs. Kiran Rao Prince, Sunday School Incharge.
Placards were provided by Mr. Rojan Masih.
Mrs. Ritu Johri and Mrs. Sudha Rao helped in getting the participants ready with the costume.

After the church service, light refreshments were lovingly provided by Mr. Joseph Prince.

✨ All glory to God for this blessed celebration. ✨

26/12/2025

Christmas – the season of love, peace, hope, and sharing was joyfully celebrated at CNI Christ Church, Mathura on 17 December 2025 with great faith, joy, and fellowship.

The celebration began with a Candle 🕯️ Light Worship Service, followed by a joyful Gift 🎁 Exchange Program. The atmosphere was filled with happiness as members sang Christmas carols and hymns, along with special songs presented by our Youth and WFCS.

A short and meaningful Gospel was shared by our beloved Pastor, Revd. Rodrick Victor, and all the gifts were lovingly blessed by him.
The Gift Exchange Program was beautifully conducted by Mrs. Sudha Rao and Mrs. Ritu Johri.

The celebration concluded with refreshments and warm fellowship.
This beautiful gathering truly reminded us that the Christmas season has begun, filling our hearts with joy, gratitude, and togetherness.

It was a happy, blessed, and memorable celebration for all. 🎄✨

19/07/2025

Greetings to all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ 🙏.
By the grace of our Almighty God and His wish The Church Benches Painting work started a few days back and now all benches have been painted in our Christ Church, Mathura. ✝️ Pastorate Committee members actively played their role and responsibilities towards its timely completion.💒Kindly pray for other projects as well like church roof repairing and maintenance work. Need your valuable Prayers and Blessings. 🙏