Messages from Government and Community Leaders

October 26, 2007

Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to extend warm greetings to everyone gathered for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of United Evangelical Christian Fellowship (UECF).

The leadership, service, and fellowship provided by our churches are integral parts, not only of our personal spirituality, but also of the very fabric society. Since its consecration in 1997, United Evagelical Christian Fellowship has been instrumental in serving the needs of Asian- Indian Christians in around Central New Jersey. I commend the efforts of UECF to bring about positive and productive development in their community.

Best wishes for a most joyous and memorable celebration. I join with the community in applauding your accomplishments of the past decade and wish you many blessings in the future endeavors of your ministry.

Sincerely,

JON S.CORZINE

October 12, 2007

President Joshua (Phani) Pilli United Evangelical Christian Fellowship (UECF) Edison, NJ 08820

Dear Friends:

Thank you very much for inviting me to the 10th Anniversary of United Evangelical Christian Fellowship. I am sorry that I cannot be with you on this joyous occasion. However, I am honored to be able to congratulate the congregation and strong leadership of United Evan- gelical Christian Fellowship for your dedication to your community.

Your special dinners for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and other holidays have made a life long impact on those in need. Your collaboration with the Red Cross to plan and execute charity events around the community has been a tremendous asset. While the Fellow- ship is still in its growing stages, I am very proud of your progress. United Evangelical Christian Fellowship will continue to be a positive asset to your community in the future.

The past 10 years of caring and giving is evident throughout the daily workings of United Evangelical Christian Fellowship. It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations on your 10th year is service.

Sincerely,

October 12, 2007

Mr. Joshua(Phani) Pilli, President, UECF Edison, NJ

Mr. Pilli,

I would like to congratulate the United Evangelical Christian Fellowship(UECF) for reaching an important milestone and celebrating the 10th Anniversary.

I am proud of the fact that UECF is an inter-denominational Church serving the Asian Indian Christians in and around Central New Jersey since 1997. UECF has been catering to the spiritual needs of the local and Asian Indian Community by maintaining the Christian traditions of the Indian sub-continent.

UECF has impacted so many lives over many years and helped in their spiritual growth. The dedication and faithfulness of UECF congregation should remain a powerful testimony to God in not only New Jersey but also in the other parts of the world. I appreciate the fact that you have reached out to me in friendship. I am looking forward to visiting your Sunday worship services held in Edison, New Jersey in the near future.

Please accept my best wishes on reaching such a significant milestone in the history of UECF.

Sincerely,

UPENDRA J. CHIVUKULA NJ Assemblyman, D-17

October 2007

Dear Friends :

I am proud to offer my congratulations to the United Evangelical Christian Fellowship on their 10th

Anniversary. An Inter-Denominational Asian Indian Christian Church started by Asian Indians. UECF provides spiritual and cultural fellowship for Indian Christians. Now in its tenth year of service, the fellowship has provided countless individuals and families with a place to go and celebrate their faith and their heritage.

The United Evagelical Christian Fellowship has a strong tradition of activism, tolerance and compassion. Whether promoting cultural activities throughout the community, organizing community service drives, running special fellowship activities for youth groups, or assisting those in need at home and abroad UECF’s commitment to spirituality and fellowship is impressive

The leadership of organizations like the United Evangelical Christian Fellowship remains crucial to the continued growth and prosperity of our state. Though we face great challenges in New Jersey, we can be assured that their continued hard work and commitment to community will enable all of us to succeed.

Once again, congratulations and thank you for all that you do. With warm regards, I am

Sincerely,

FRANK PALLONE, JR. Member of Congress

EDISON Jun H. Choi, Mayor

100 Municipal Blvd. Edison, NJ 08817 (732) 248-7298 Office (732) 287-6679 Fax

Office of the Mayor

October 2007

Dear Friends,

It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you to the 10th anniversary of the United Evangelical Christian Fellowship (UECF).

The United Evangelical Christian Fellowship is an inter-denominational church serving the Asian-Indian Christian community in Central New Jersey which has its Sunday meetings in Edison, New Jersey. The UECF is helping to maintain the Christian traditions of the Indian community by fostering their spiritual needs and improving the cultural harmony among our diverse population.

I would like to convey my best wishes to Mr. Joshua (Phani) Pilli, the current President of the UECF who helped organize this event. On behalf of Edison residents, I congratulate the United Evangelical Christian Fellowship and wish this celebration success.

Sincerely,

Jun H. Choi

Mayor