FB Youth Fellowship

The Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship is one of the largest youth fellowships in the Diocese of North America and Europe. Our mission is to foster the ongoing growth of youth and work toward their continual integration into the life and ministry of the Mar Thoma Church. Our vision is to strengthen the bond between Christ and His people by creating an atmosphere where youth mature in their faith by focusing on worship, study, witness, and service. In this we are able to promote personal relationships with God and form a strong community of  believeres dedicated to spreading the love of God. The ministries by which these goals are accomplished are elaborated below:

General Meetings

The Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship has a general meeting for announcements regarding to activities, events, etc. every 2^nd and 4^th Sunday of the month after Holy Qurbana service. 

Youth Chaplain

The Dallas Area Mar Thoma Churches are graced with the presence of our very own Youth Chaplain, Rev. Jaisen Thomas.  Achen joined us in May 2008 accompanied by Sherly Kochamma. Jaisen Achen's calm demanor and ability to effectively listen to the challenges and issues facing our youths are vital assets to his chaplaincy. Achen's personal testimony and friendly nature have positively influenced the lives of our youths. Achen's service focuses solely on the spiritual wellbeing of the youth in the Dallas area. Achen is at the Mar Thoma Church of Dallas, Farmers Branch every 2^nd and 5^th Sunday to celebrate Holy Qurbana and every  Friday for Bible Study.  We look forward to Achen's ministry in the coming years.

Praise & Worship

The Praise & Worship Team plays an integral part in the corporate worship of our Youth Fellowship.  Through their love of God and music, our Youth Fellowship is uplifted by the inspirational and thought provoking songs they lead. 

Bible Study

In order to better understand and learn the Word of God, Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship has Bible Study every Friday at 7:00 pm at church. This is a time for praise & worship, led by the P&W Team; study of the Word of God, led by our Youth Chaplain and/or other Youth leaders; and fellowship for all youth. 

Mission

In keeping with the Mar Thoma Church’s dedication to mission, the Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship actively participates in mission activities around the world.  Our Youth Fellowship members have been to the islands of Mexico to serve in the poor fishing communities, various Native American Reservations in the U.S., and interact with the special students of the Industrial Training Center for the Deaf in Kasagod, Kerala, India. 

Community Service

The Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship regularly participates in community service projects to improve the lives of the immediate community in which we live.  Building homes with Habitat for Humanity, our church "spring" cleanup, Shoes for Orphan Souls, and Heart House Dallas are but a few examples of the participation of Youth Fellowship in the Dallas community. 

Dallas Area Youth (DAY)

DAY is the organization that brings together the Youth Fellowships of the four Dallas Mar Thoma Parishes.  DAY is once a month and hosted by each Mar Thoma youth parish in the Dallas area. The Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship is actively involved in the various activities hosted by DAY, such as, Praise & Worship, service, and fellowship. It is a great opportunity to have all the youths from each parish to get together and grow in their walk with Christ.

 Southwest Regional Youth Fellowship (SWRYF)

The SWRYF is the organization that brings together the Youth Fellowships of the eight Mar Thoma Churches in the southwest region.  The Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship actively participates in the Regional Conferences, retreats, Sports Tournament, and activities hosted by the SWRYF. 

Diocesan Youth Fellowship (DYF)

The DYF is the organization that brings together the Youth Fellowships of the Diocese of North America and Europe.  Our Youth Fellowship consistently sends delegations to the National Youth Conference and the National Leadership Conference, both of which are hosted by the DYF.