AISSA

03/09/2025

The Rev. Dr. T. I. James, General Secretary of AISSA, visited and felicitated Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Vinod Kumar, Bishop in CSI KCD and President of the AISSA Bangalore Chapter. Rev. Solomon Paul (Secretary), Mr. Reuben (Treasurer), and Rev. Ebin K. P. of the AISSA Bangalore Chapter were also present.

03/09/2025

AISSA Bible Quiz 2025 Held Successfully at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Bangalore

The All India Sunday School Association (AISSA), Bangalore Chapter, successfully conducted its Annual Bible Quiz 2025 on Sunday, 3rd August, at St. Mark’s Cathedral Auditorium, MG Road, Bangalore. Centered on 1 Samuel and the Gospel of Matthew, the quiz drew enthusiastic participation from Sunday School children across various churches.

12 churches came together to celebrate this event and to foster ecumenical spirit among the children of various member churches of AISSA Bangalore Chapter.

The event promoted deeper biblical understanding and inter-church fellowship. The highlight was the Rolling Trophy Presentation, where Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Vinod Kumar, President of AISSA Bangalore Chapter and Bishop of the Karnataka Central Diocese, awarded the winning teams and encouraged them to grow in faith and wisdom. Mr. Angelious Michael, Treasurer of AISSA Central Office, also addressed the gathering and appreciated the organizing team's efforts.

Winning Churches:

🥇 Bethel Mar Thoma Church, KR Puram – 1st Prize

🥈 St. Gregorios Orthodox Cathedral – 2nd Prize

🥉 Ebenezer Marthoma Church, Jalahalli – 3rd Prize

Consolation Winners:

CSI Shantha Oliver Memorial Church – 1st Consolation

CSI St. Peter's Telugu Church – 2nd Consolation

St. Mary’s JSO Cathedral – 3rd Consolation

AISSA Bangalore Chapter thanks with gratitude the host of the event CSI St Mark's Cathedral for all the arrangements and all the donors who sponsored trophies and certificates for their genorosity.

The event concluded with prayer and benediction, leaving participants enriched and inspired to pursue God’s Word with renewed passion
Special appreciation to Rev Solomon Paul, Secretary AISSA and team for this initiative and a word of application to Mr Anglieous Michael, Treasurer AISSA for joining this program from Nagpur as guest of honour..

18/02/2025

29/01/2025

Rev Dr T I James, General Secretary of All India Sunday School Association (AISSA) Handed over "Fresh from the Word" to Rev. Dr. David Joy, Principal of Kerala United Theological Seminary, Kannammoola, Thiruvananthapuram, after the morning service, with faculty members nearby.

08/01/2025

Rt Rev Dr Royce Manoj, Bishop in the CSI Diocese of Malabar received the first copy of "Fresh from the Word 2025" from Rev Dr T I James, General Secretary of All India Sunday School Association with Officers of the Diocese and members of the Working Committee.

27/11/2024

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22/11/2024

Formation of Gujarat Vadodara Sunday School Association – AISSA Vadodara Chapter

The All India Sunday School Association (AISSA), affiliated with the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI), successfully organized a pivotal meeting on November 17, 2024, at the Centenary Methodist Church, Vadodara, Gujarat. This meeting marked the official formation of the Vadodara Sunday School Association – AISSA Vadodara Chapter. The event witnessed the participation of over 100 delegates, including children, Sunday School teachers, superintendents, directors, and church leaders representing denominations such as the Methodist Church of India, Church of North India (CNI), Salvation Army, and Marthoma Church.
Highlights of the Event
1. Leadership and Keynote Address:
o The meeting was presided over by Prof. Ro Chamliana, President of AISSA, with Mrs. Dimple Titus Runner, Vice President of AISSA, introducing the organization's mission and activities.
o Rev. Dr. T I James, General Secretary of AISSA, delivered the keynote address and facilitated group discussions, emphasizing strategic planning for future growth.
2. Group Discussions and Planning:
Delegates engaged in focused group discussions, bringing together children, teachers, and Sunday School in-charges to devise action plans for ministry development.
3. Executive Committee Formation:
The executive committee of the Vadodara Sunday School Association was constituted as follows:
President: Rev. Tulsi Khristi, Vice President: Prof. Dr. Pushpa Robin, Secretary: Rev. Dilip Shah, Treasurer: Rev. Yusuf Christi, Promoter: Rev. Evans Christian, Coordinator: Rev. Deepak Khristi
We extend our special thanks to: D.S. Rev. Simon Brainerd, Chairman of Centenary Methodist Church, Nadiad, Rev. Tulsi Christy, Rev. Dilip Shah, Rev. Evans Christian, and Rev. Deepak Christy for their contributions. The church committee of Centenary Methodist Church, Vadodara, for hosting the event. Mrs. Dimple Titus Runner and Dr. Titus Runner for their coordination efforts.
The formation of the Vadodara Sunday School Association is a milestone for Sunday School ministries in the Vadodara district, fostering unity and collaboration among Christian educators and churches to nurture the spiritual growth of children

20/11/2024

Formation of Gujerat Charotar Sunday School Association-AISSA Charotar (Anand & Nadiad) Chapter

The All India Sunday School Association (AISSA), a related agency of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI), organized an important meeting on November 16, 2024, at the Centenary Methodist Church, Nadiad, Gujarat. The Charotar Sunday School Association- lAISSA Charotar (Anand & Nadiad) Chapter was officially formed during this meeting.

The event brought together a diverse and unified community of over 150 delegates, including children, Sunday School teachers, superintendents, directors, and church leaders from various Christian denominations such as the Methodist Church of India, Church of North India (CNI), Salvation Army and Alliance Church

The meeting was presided over by D.S. Rev. Simon Brainerd, who delivered an inspiring message of hope and purpose. Mrs. Dimple Titus Runner, Vice President of AISSA, introduced the organization’s activities and its mission of supporting Christian educators and children in churches across India. Rev Dr T I James, General Secretary of AISSA delivered the Key note address and led the group discussion.

Key moments of the event included:
1. **Group Discussions and Planning:** Children, teachers, Sunday School in-charges, and ministers met in separate groups to discuss and present plans of action for the future.
2. **Executive Committee Formation:** The executive committee of the newly formed Charotar Sunday School Association was constituted as follows:
President: D.S. Rev. Bipin Macwan (Methodist Church) Secretary Major Emanuel (Salvation Army) and Treasurer Mr. Dinesh Shahikant (CNI)

The program was enriched by the active participation of Sunday School superintendents, pastors, and representatives from various churches across Anand and Nadiad districts.

Acknowledgments Special thanks were
extended to:
- D.S. Rev. Simon Brainerd, Chairman of Centenary Methodist Church, Nadiad, for presiding and supporting the event.
- The church committee of Centenary Methodist Church, Nadiad, for hosting the program.
- Mrs. Dimple Titus Runner and Dr. Titus Runner for their instrumental roles in organizing and coordinating the event.

The formation of the Charotar Sunday School Association marks a significant step in strengthening Sunday School ministries and fostering collaboration among churches in the Anand and Nadiad districts.

17/11/2024

The All India Sunday School Association (AISSA) Bangalore Chapter observed the Ecumenical World Sunday School day on 17th November 2024 at CSI St Mark's Cathedral. The observance was a Thanksgiving service and celebration led by children along with singing, mime and choreography by children from various denominations. Around 150 children and 50 elders came together to reflect on the theme "Little Seeds Big Harvest." The President of AISSA Bangalore Chapter, Rev Dr Vincent Vinod Kumar led an interactive sermon with the children and reflected from the parable of the Mustard seed. This celebration created a platform for children to meet and greet one another and showcase their talents. The celebration ended with a note on more meaningful programs in the days to come enabling children to build a better church and envision wider ecumenism.

Rev Solomon Paul J
Secretary
AISSA, Bangalore Chapter

17/11/2024

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17/11/2024

*Ahmedabad Sunday School Association (AISSA Ahmedabad Chapter, Gujarat)*

The All India Sunday School Association (AISSA) organized a meeting on November 15, 2024, at the CNI Church Raikhad, Ahmedabad. In this meeting Ahmedabad Sunday School Association (AISSA Ahmedabad Chapter) was formed.
AISSA, a related agency of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI), is dedicated to working with children and Christian Educators in churches. This gathering brought together children, church leaders, teachers, superintendents, and directors of Sunday schools from several Christian denominations in Ahmedabad City, representing a diverse and unified community.
Prof Ro Chamliana, President AISSA, presided over the meeting, Mrs Dimple Titus Runner, Vice President introduced activities of AISSA. Rev Jaswant Macwan, DS delivered God's message. Pastors, Sunday School Superintendents, Teachers, Children and other representatives from different churches attended the meeting. More than 150 delegates from different Church Denominations in Ahmedabad belong to Methodist Church of India, Church of North Indian, Salvation Army, Marthoma Syrian Church, actively Participated. Children, Teachers, Sunday School in charges, and Ministers met separately in groups and presented the plan of action.
The executive committee of Ahmedabad Sunday School Association was formed with Rev . Jaswant Macwan Methodist Church, as President, Major Mahesh Parmar Salvation Army as Secretary and Sailesh bhai CNI as Treasurer and Parul Robert Christian Alliance church as Promoter. A special thanks to Vicar & Chairman of CNI Church, Raikhad, Ahmedabad and the committee, Mrs Dimple Titus Runner, Dr Titus Runner, for hosting this program.