The Mahatma Gandhi Hostel in the
UTC Centenary block was dedicated to the glory of God yesterday by the
president of the UTC council and moderator of the church of South India, the
Most Rev. Dr. Devakadasham in the presence of the Vice Consul General of the
German Consulate in Bangalore, Mr. Hans-Günter Löffler, church leaders of the
church of Baden and Hessen and Lassau and EMS and different church leaders in
India.
The dedication which started at 7:30 A.M. started with the
cutting of the ribbon and the unveiling of the tablet containing information
about the dedication service. This was followed by a worship service in which
the principal of the UTC, Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj preached.
The representatives of the German
church and the EMS gave their felicitations
after the worship service. Guests of the UTC, friends and donors attended the
programme which lasted for one and a half hours. The worship was co-ordinated
by Dr. Nalini Arles,
faculty member and member of the executive of the college.
The cultural programme included a
classical dance, local dance, and a song by a kitchen staff member.
Photo credits- Calvin Sushith Ambler and Abu Issac Shalom
JK
