Our History
Tracing God's faithfulness through the years at Veritas Church.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Pootteti was born through the mission efforts of Rev. G. Schroeder and Rev. M.L. Kretzmann from the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Pastor: Rev. G. Schroeder, Rev. M.L. Kretzmann, Rev. A.J. Lutz, Rev. W.M. Landgraff, Rev. R.H Brauer
President: Mr. V.J. Joseph
Secretary: Mr. A. Rayappan
Treasurer: Mr.S. Mathuranayakam
At the wish of Mr. M. Thangaiya, the first service was held in the open air, led by Rev. Schroeder, Rev. Kretzmann, and Rev. C. Devasigamani.
Pastor: Rev. G. Schroeder, Rev. M.L. Kretzmann
President: Mr. V.J. Joseph
Secretary: Mr. A. Rayappan
Treasurer: Mr.S. Mathuranayakam
As the congregation grew, worship services moved to a building in what is now Concordia Higher Secondary School, Pootteti.
Pastor: Rev.C. Devasigamani
President: Mr. V.J. Joseph
Secretary: Mr. A. Rayappan
Treasurer: Mr.S. Mathuranayakam
During the mission of R.H. Brauer and W.M. Landgraf, 25 cents of land were bought from Mr. Baskaran for Rs.1717.45, with an additional 107.55 given as a gift.
Pastor: Rev.C. Devasigamani
President: Mr. V.J. Joseph
Secretary: Mr. A. Rayappan
Treasurer: Mr.S. Mathuranayakam
Under the leadership of Rev. Clarence Rittmann, church construction began on Oct 14, 1965, and was completed in 1968 (50x20 ft).
Pastor: Rev.C. Devasigamani
President: Mr. S. Akasaperumal
Secretary: Mr. A. Rayappan
Treasurer: Mr.S. Mathuranayakam
On December 10, 2000, a new pastor's home was inaugurated under the tenure of Rev. M. Jeyadhas and president Mr. T. Chellaswamy.
Pastor: Rev. M. Jeyadhas
President: Mr. T. Chellaswany
Secretary: Mr. M. Dhas
Treasurer: Mr.P. Jeyapal
A borewell was installed to serve the needs of both the church and the pastor’s home, enhancing self-sufficiency.
Pastor: Rev. M. Jeyadhas
President: Mr. T. Chellaswany
Secretary: Mr. Y. Devadasan
Treasurer: Mr.M. Dhas
A new church bell was joyfully dedicated, calling the faithful to worship with a resounding presence.
Pastor: Rev. M. Jeyadhas
President: Mr. T. Chellaswany
Secretary: Mr. M. Rethnamani
Treasurer: Mr.M. Dhas
The new church, significantly larger (100 ft x 32 ft), was constructed and dedicated on August 15, 2009, by IELC President Rev. J. Samuel.
Pastor: Rev. V. Jeyachandran
President: Mr. T. Chellaswany
Secretary: Mr. K.R. Robinson
Treasurer: Mr.M. Dhas
The pastor's residence was extended and renovated on August 15, 2011, to better serve the pastoral family.
Pastor: Rev. V. Jeyachandran
President: Mr. T. Chellaswany
Secretary: Mr. M. Dhas
Treasurer: Mr. K.R. Robinson
A generator was dedicated to ensure uninterrupted worship and gatherings during power outages.
Pastor: Rev. V. Jeyachandran
President: Mr. T. Chellaswany
Secretary: Mr. M. Dhas
Treasurer: Mr. K.R. Robinson
On August 15, 2022, a new open hall on the right side of the church was dedicated for events and fellowship.
Pastor: Rev. S. Meshak Vasanth
President: Mr. K.R. Robinson
Secretary: Mr. S. Richard Henry
Treasurer: Mr. D. Moses
A new path for cars and pedestrians was dedicated on August 15, 2023, improving accessibility for all visitors.
Pastor: Rev. S. Meshak Vasanth
President: Mr. K.R. Robinson
Secretary: Mr. S. Richard Henry
Treasurer: Mr. D. Moses
A home of worship, prayer, and community, dedicated on August 15, 2025.
Pastor: Rev. G.Sahayadhas
President: Mr. K.R. Robinson
Secretary: Mr. S. Richard Henry
Treasurer: Mr. D. Moses
A sacred resting place for our loved ones, surrounded by faith and remembrance, dedicated on August 15, 2025.
Pastor: Rev. G.Sahayadhas
President: Mr. K.R. Robinson
Secretary: Mr. S. Richard Henry
Treasurer: Mr. D. Moses