The Elwin Centre – CSI School for the Intellectually Disabled, Satchiyapuram, Sivakasi, joyfully organized the Dedication Ceremony of the newly constructed Sanitary Block, Compound Wall, Open-Air Gym and Firewood – Cooking Shed on Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 8:00 a.m. The programme was a blessed and memorable occasion in the history of the institution.

The Dedication Ceremony

The ceremony commenced with the Opening Prayer by Rev. Samuel Ravindra Victor Singh, Deputy Chairman. Following the prayer, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was performed by the Bishop and Bishop Amma, formally inaugurating the newly completed projects. The Dedication Stone was unveiled and the Dedication Prayer was offered by Mrs. P. Mary Jeyasingh, Bishop Amma and President – Women’s Fellowship, CSI Diocese of Madurai–Ramnad.

The Sanitary Block Cut-out was opened by Rev. J. K. John Abraham, Associate Treasurer, and the Firewood – Cooking Shed Cut-out was opened by Mr. N. Sam Jeyapaul, Lay Secretary. The newly completed projects were dedicated by Rt. Rev. Dr. D. Jeyasingh Prince Prabhakaran, Bishop and Manager of Schools, in the presence of Mrs. P. Mary Jeyasingh, Bishop Amma.

Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Donors

The Management, Staff and Special Children of the Elwin Centre express their heartfelt gratitude to all the generous donors whose valuable contributions made these projects possible.

Our special thanks are extended to Standard Fireworks Private Limited, Sivakasi, the major donor for the Sanitary Block, and the Congregation of CSI Ragland Memorial Church, Sivakasi, the major donor for the Firewood – Cooking Shed.

We also gratefully acknowledge G. K. Atchaya & Family for donating two Open-Air Gym equipment items; Mr. Selwin & Family, Mr. M. Ragland & Family, and the Congregation of CSI St. Paul’s Church, Dindigul, for donating one Open-Air Gym equipment item each. Their generosity and commitment towards the welfare and development of children with intellectual disabilities are deeply appreciated.

Thanks to the Diocese and Well-Wishers

We sincerely thank all the Diocesan Officers, Pastors and their families for their gracious presence, prayers and encouragement. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families of all the major donors, well-wishers, church members, friends and supporters who participated in the programme and contributed towards its successful completion.

Closing Prayer and Benediction

The programme concluded with the Closing Prayer by Rev. M. Sathish, Registrar, followed by the Benediction pronounced by the Bishop. The Dedication Ceremony was a joyful expression of God’s abundant grace and the collective support of the Diocese, churches, donors and well-wishers.