Furnishing the Friendship Chapel at the …

1 Furnishing the Friendship Chapel at the kagithapattarai campus Lyrics of the favourite hymn How Great Thou Art rang loud from the Friendship Chapel on 7th April, 2017, as faculty and students of College of Nursing (CON) gathered along with administrators, teachers, friends and well-wishers in a spirit of thanksgiving for the new and aesthetic Furnishing of the Chapel at kagithapattarai . The service began with prayer by Rev. Dr D Arul Dhas. The Dean, CON, Dr Selva Titus Chacko and her team recognised the grace of God and extended their thanks to the many national and international contributors who financially supported the additional facilities.

2 Dr Margaret Kamalini Kumar (alumnus of batch of 1963, BSc Nursing) was instrumental in raising funds for the furniture, in memory of her late husband, Dr Surendra Kumar (MBBS batch of 1960). Dr Margaret graced the programme with her presence and spoke of how many people from various walks of life had contributed in small and big ways to this endeavour. Others who contributed to the development of this facility were also appreciated including Ms Kate Guenther, President, Vellore CMC Foundation USA, Dr Anil Kuruvilla, Associate Director, Mr Ebenezer Sunderraj, General Superintendent and the engineering departments.

3 The prayer of dedication was offered by Rev. Rainard Pearson, and felicitations given by the Director, Dr Sunil Chandy. The service closed with prayerful benediction by Rev. Ananthi A. Mary, Head, Chaplaincy Department.