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UGCOA=DoGoodToAll organized a cricket tournament on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ.

UGCOA=DoGoodToAll organized a cricket tournament on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ. Four teams participated in the “Unity Cup 2021”, ZNMD, EXODUS, GCS Guardians and UNITY. The park has two cricket pitch so two games can be played at once.

The first game was played ZNMD vs EXODUS. ZNMD made 76 runs for 8 wickets in 10 overs and EXODUS was bowled out for 43 runs in 10 overs.

Man of the match – Aron Unis – ZNMD – 28 runs in 16 balls with two sixes and one four.

The second game was played GCS Guardians vs UNITY. GCS Guardians made 105 runs for 4 wickets in 10 overs and Unity made 36 runs for 4 wickets in 10 overs.

Man of the match – Prakash Thomas – GCS Guardians – 3 wickets in 2 overs and given up 2 runs.

The third game was played UNITY VS ZNMD. UNITY made 55 runs for 2 wickets and ZNMD made 56 runs for 3 wickets in 6.2 overs.

Man of the match – Brijesh Rana – UNITY Made 10 runs in 15 balls, took 2 wickets in 2 overs and given up 10 runs.

The fourth game was played GCS Guardians vs EXODUS. GCS Guardians made 50 runs for 8 wickets in 10 overs and EXODUS made 41 runs for 4 wickets in 10 overs.

Man of the match – Johnson Christian – EXODUS – took 3 wickets in 2 overs and given up 7 runs.

Thus the ZNMD and GCS Guardians were qualified for the final. In the final game ZNMD made 81 runs for 3 wickets in 10 overs and GCS Guardians made 60 runs for 5 wickets in 10 overs. So ZNMD earned the champion trophy and GCS Guardians earned the runners up trophy.

Man of the match – Rodricks Christian – ZNMD – Made 44 runs in 30 balls with 4 fours.

Best Batsman of the tournament – Aron Unis – ZNMD – Made total 60 runs.

Best Bowler of the tournament – Prakash Thomas – GCS Guardians – Took total 5 wickets.

Player of the tournament – Aron Unis – ZNMD – Made 60 runs, most sixes (3) took 1 wicket, took 2 catches.

Please click here to view the pictures taken by Mr. Neeraj Gamadia of N & M Photography.

First Indian Christian Day celebrated on July 03, 2021.

First Indian Christian Day celebrated on July 03, 2021.

For several years, July 3 has been a significant day for the Christians of India. It is the Feast of St Thomas the Apostle – one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He came to India after the Resurrection of Jesus, around 52 AD. It is historically accepted that St Thomas was martyred near Chennai in 72AD.

This year has added significance: for the first time, Christians from all Churches in India (and also Indian Christians who live in other parts  of the world) will come together to celebrate  ‘Indian Christian Day’ (Yeshu Bhakti Divas). A Declaration prepared by a small group of initiators of the Day (representing various Churches) states:

“This declaration of July 3, 2021 as Indian  Christian Day (Yeshu Bhakti Divas) as an annual day of remembrance, is for followers of  the Lord Jesus Christ of Indian origin to celebrate the person and message of JESUS  CHRIST which was brought to India in 52 AD  by one of His twelve disciples, St Thomas the  Apostle.

“This day, historically observed as St Thomas Day commemorates the martyrdom of the Apostle in 72AD near Chennai. In marking it in 2021 and every year henceforth, we as followers of the Lord Jesus also preserve our identity within the Indian cultural heritage, while uniting with all who wish to celebrate, irrespective of language, custom, creed, region or religion.

Happy 2021 and A Big Surprise to Everyone!! Have a glimpse of what is coming in 2021!

Happy 2021 and A Big Surprise to Everyone!! Have a glimpse of what is coming in 2021!

Let’s bid goodbye to this year with a positive hope and smile on our faces, and, May the joys of this New Year last today, tomorrow, and forever. Happy New Year to all Family and Friends.

“No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.” — Jack Kornfield