Watch Night Service at Carmel Malankara Evangelical Church – Welcoming the New Year with Prayer and Praise. Carmel Malankara Evangelical Church ushered in the New Year with a solemn and spirit-filled Watch Night Service held on December 31st, beginning at 7:00 PM. The service was a time of reflection, worship, and thanksgiving, as the congregation gathered to seek God's presence and blessings for the coming year.The service was led by the Vicar, Very Rev. Prajeesh Mathew, who conducted the worship session along with Br. Mridhun, Br. Ragil, and Br. Sonat. Together, they guided the congregation in heartfelt praise and prayer. As the clock struck midnight, the New Year was welcomed with the candles lit and distribution of the Promisory Bible Verse, a cherished tradition that offers hope and encouragement to every believer for the year ahead. Following this, Very Rev. Prajeesh Mathew delivered a powerful New Year message, calling on the entire church congregation to step into the new year with renewed faith, commitment, and dependence on God’s promises. The service concluded with the Holy Communion, uniting the congregation in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice and in dedication for the year ahead. The Watch Night Service was a meaningful and blessed start to the New Year, bringing the church community together in worship, reflection, and joy.