A Scion Of An Illustrious Tamil Christian Family and Former President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. J. Isaac Moon, M.A, B.D. Part Final

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Rev. J. Isaac Moon's Theological Education : After securing his Masters degree in philosophy from Madras University; in tune with his cherished flair and goal Rev.J. Isaac Moon joined the Concordia Theological Seminary Nagercoil and did his one year Catechist course[ 1970--1971].. After having successfully completed his catechist course he joined the internationally famous United Theological College [ U.T.C ],  in 1972 and pursued his B.D degree course. He successfully passed his B.D degree in the year 1976.

                   
                                                              Rev. J. Isaac Moon, B.Sc, M.A, B.D./

His marriage and wife: Rev. J. Isaac Moon, married Dr. Ramola Premalatha, M. Com, Ph.D, a daughter of Mr Jeyaseelan of Vellore and Ms. S.Saroja of Nagercoil. Mrs Dr. Ramola Moon is serving as Professor of Commerce and HOD at the VIT, Vellore. . It will be highly useful and pertinent to say a few lines about Mrs. S. Saroja's family. She is a  granddaughter of Rev. G. Jesudasan the first ordained Indian pastor of MELIM [ IELC}and daughter Sri. J. Samraj, B.A,L.T . Mrs Saroja's mother Ms Joyce Samraj was a daughter of the famous UPASI Isaac Moses of Nagercoil . Ms Joyce Samraj was a direct descendant of the great Mylaudy Maharasan Vethamanickam ,and it is good to remember here that  Maharasan Vethamonickam was a co- founder/Planter of Protestant Christianity in South Travancore, along with the pioneer LMS missionary Rev. Ringel Taube [1806]

Rev.J. Isaac Moon's Children:.Rev. J. Isaac Moon and Mrs Ramola Moon couple has been blessed with one son and three daughters namely :[1] Mr.I. Abraham Milton, B.E, [currently he is working in Cognizant, Chennai ]. [2] Ms.I. Elizabeth Rebecca, B.Tech,[working in Accenture, Chennai ], [3] Ms.I. Joyce Sarah, B. Tech [she is working in Accenture, Chennai ], and [4]Ms. I. Roseline Stephanie, MA, M.Phil [ currently she is working as  Assistant Professor of English , at the Auxilium College , Self financing, Vellore].

His Ministry in IELC:  Rev.J. Isaac  Moon inherited the evangelical spirit from his father Rev.P. Jesudassan and  Rev. P Jesudassan was a role model for his son Rev. J. Moon . Rev Isaac Moon's ministerial, missionary and evangelical  work was done through Christ Lutheran Church , Vellore . He meritoriously served as an  IELC Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church Vellore for a long period of time since 1976 till he retired in 2013. Rev. Moon took special interest in Diaspora ministry also. . I was told by Rev. Isaac Moon's son Mr Abraham Milton ,that Rev Isaac Moon was privileged to lead more than two thousand people to the fold of Christianity [IELC] In 1986 Rev. Isaac Moon was elected as the President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church [IELC]  Of course he did meet many challenges while serving as the President of IELC, but he boldly met all challenges with his mental grit and by the power of prayer.

Conclusion :  Rev Isaaac Moon was an unassuming person and pastor.  He was an eloquent and convincing speaker both in Tamil and English. He had the privilege to visit many foreign countries namely; US, England, Switzerland Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Brazil, Germany , France and some other countries.  He had the rare privilege to serve as member of the National Christian Council and UELCI. He was loved by his congregational members, fellow citizens, fellow pastors, and specially by his wife and children . Rev. J. Isaac Moon  was a great prayer warrior . However unexpectedly he got the heavenly call while he was driving his two wheeler and he breathed his final and last worldly breath on 14th April ,2019. His funeral service was attended by a large sea of people , It is estimated nearly three thousand people attended his funeral service and funeral march towards the cemetery., and paid their last respect to Rev. J. Isaac Moon . He was a soft spoken person and unassuming but did great things for the cause of God and man through his relentless missionary service and prayer
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A Scion Of An Illustrious Tamil Christian family and Former President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. J. Isaac Moon, M.A, B.D, Part. A. .

Introduction : Former President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. J. Isaac Moon was a remarkable personality with multifaceted talents  and he was a true Christian believer and he is no more and some days back he was promoted to glory to meet his savior God. IELC originally entered  and started its evangelical and missionary work in India under the nomenclature, Missouri Evangelical Lutheran India Mission in in 1895. and in tune with the historical necessity,  it changed its name as India Evangelical Lutheran Mission in 1959. At present there are nearly 114600 baptized members with 120 active IELC pastors.  IELC's primary goal was/is/ to speak about the grace of God to the people MELIM was a spiritual and brain child of LCMS. Like other Christian missions, IELC also has been doing spectacular work for the spiritual , social and educational and cultural  development  of its members. . Among the former Presidents of IELC , Sri Rev. J. Isaac Moon did play a notable and outstanding part for the the cause of IELC and its members. Definitely his life a was  a brilliant  milestone in the religious , educational and social history of Tamil Nadu and South India

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                                         Rev. J. Isaac Moon, B.Sc, M.A, B.D,.

His birth and parents:  Some time ago there lived a blessed couple in North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu  by name Rev. P. Jesudassan and  Mrs Rebecca Jesudassan and this lovely couple  gave birth to seven lovely daughters and two sons .Rev J. Isaac Moon was born to this couple on 16th August , 1948 .  Rev. P. Jesudassan was one of the pioneer MELIM [IELC] pastors in the northern Tamilnadu area.. Rev .P.Jesudassan was a pioneering catechist and his evangelical work was mainly based around  a tiny beautiful village called THUTHIPET and he also established 20 congregations along the banks of river Palar

Rev. J. Isaac Moon's siblings: Rev. J. Isaac Moon's parents gave birth to the following children namely [1]Mrs. Dr. J.Suguna, M.B.B.S, D.C.H [ She formerly worked as the Medical Superintendent at the famous Scudder Memorial Hospital at Ranipet her husband Dr. Chandrasekar was a former National Vice President of FMPB, India],[2]. Ms. Prof. J.Sakunthala [ she formerly worked as a Professor of Chemistry, at the famous Lady Doak College, Madurai ], [3] Mr. Milton [ unfortunately he was drowned in a lake while swimming ], [4] Ms.Prof.J. Mercy [she formerly  worked as Principal of Beale Memorial Teacher Training Institute ],[5] Rev. J. Isaac Moon, M.A, B.D, [The hero of this Article], [6] Ms.J. Selina[ She formerly worked as Assistant Professor  of Zoology at the famous Doak College Madurai, [7]Ms. J. Parimala [ formerly she worked as an Assistant Professor of Social Work , at the famous Bishop Heber College , Trichy], [8]  Ms. Meera [ She currently works as a high school teacher , in Mumbai.and [9] Ms. J. Anbu.[ This name is to be verified]

Rev. Isaac Moon's academic trajectory :  Rev. Isaac Moon  was a brilliant student since the beginning of his academic career , he did his high school education at the famous Concordia High School , Ambur,  Pre University Course [PUC] at the Islamic College , Vaniambadi, .Then he did his B.Sc[Zoology] at the well known Pachaiappa's College, Chennai and pursued his M.A[Philosophy] in the same college.and he meritoriously passed his MA in the year 1970.Then he wanted to do his theological studies

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By P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,. [ All rights are reserved . This Article will be modified, enlarged or corrected later if needed ].