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| February 2003 |
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Inside this Issue
1. Message from the Vicar
2. Wedding Anniversaries
3. Birthdays
4. Bible Reading for February
5. News and Announcements
6. Worship Services
7. Answers to last months quizzes
8. Bible Quizzes: English
9. Bible Quizzes: Malayalam
10. Deadline for article submission and Acknowledgement |
Theme for 2003: Peace with God, peace with self and peace with others.
Key Verse for 2003: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God
(Matthew 5:9).Walking with God
"Enoch walked with God three hundred years." Genesis 5:22.
Walking is considered as a good exercise and sometimes the best exercise. ‘Walk a
mile Therapy’ is becoming more and more popular now. Yes, walking is a good physical
exercise. Walking with God is then the best spiritual exercise. For three hundred years
Enoch walked with God and then God took him away. Noah was another man who walked with
God. The quality of Christian life is measured in terms of how much we are able to walk
with God. Bible reading, prayer, meditation, worship, fellowship and service are some of
the steps in that spiritual walkathon. Walking in pace with God is possible only through
absolute obedience to the will of God, intimate relationship with Him and meaningful
participation of His mission in this world. Never run, God does not have a fast pace and
never slow down, He has miles to go. We need to keep in step without running ahead or
lagging behind. Along the way, we talk with the Lord, listen to him, enjoy his presence,
and share our stories with Him. We trust his guidance when we cannot see what lies ahead.
It is not just the destination that’s important, but also the journey with Him.
Remember, the best companion in our life journey is God and only He. Let us walk with him
everyday and every moment and reach the destination without delay. He cannot wait for us
for He has thousands else who walk with Him. Keep the pace and go ahead.
May God help everybody to walk with God day-by-day and moment-by-moment. |
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The vicar and the members of Atlanta Mar Thoma Church wish the following members a very
happy birthday. Please plan to attend the celebration communion service on the Sunday
following the occasion.
Jerry Varghese - February 1
Mariamma George - February 2
Saramma Thomas - February 2
Anu Mathew - February 3
Gijo Jacob - February 3
Vinay J Thomas - February 3
Blesen Kuruvilla - February 4
Thomas George Sr. - February 4
Jaison P. Thomas - February 6
Zachary Johnson - February 6
Sabu Thomas - February 8
Asha Alex - February 9
Oomman Thomas - February 10
Susan Abraham - February 10
Reji Samuel - February 12
Anil John - February 13
Josh Mathew - February 14
Varghese Ninan - February 14
Reema Annie Raju - February 15
Christan Mathew - February 18
Mintu Maria Mathew - February 18
Philip Joseph - February 18
Bobby C. George - February 20 |
Susan Varghese - February 20
Joshy Jacob - February 22
Sapna Joseph - February 23
Meenu Jacob - February 24
Mathew Varghese - February 25
Sajitha Joseph - February 25
Sagin K.Mamman - February 26
Aleyamma Thomas - February 28
Susan J. Kuruvilla - February 28.
The vicar and the members of Atlanta Mar Thoma Church wish the following members a very
happy Wedding Anniversary. Please plan to attend the celebration communion service on the
Sunday following the occasion.
1. Mr. Lukose Tharian & Gracy
Tharian - February 3
2. Mr. Suresh Jacob & Shaji Suresh - February 4
3. Mr. George John & Lizy John - February 7
4. Mr. Jacob M. Thomas & Chitralekha Thomas - February 11
5. Mr. Mathew George & Reena Mathew - February 14
6. Mr. Varghese Samuel & Susan Varghese - February 20
7. Mr. Varghese A. Chacko & Ramani A. Varghese - February 26 |
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Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
February 2, 2003:
Healing & Wholeness in Christ
(Medical Mission Sunday) |
2 Kings 20: 1-11 |
Rev. 22: 1-5 |
2 Cor 12: 1-10 |
Matt 9: 1-7 |
February 9, 2003:
Thanksgiving for Redemption
(Maramon Convention Begins) |
Gen 8: 15-22 |
Col 1: 1-11 |
Eph 3:14-21 |
Luke 2:22-29 |
February 16, 2003:
Creation: The sign of God’s providence
(Maramon Convention Ends) |
Job 38:1-18 |
Eph 1: 3-14 |
2 Cor 9:6-15 |
Luke 12:22-34 |
February 23, 2003:
Sin: Alienation from God and Creation |
Gen 6:1-13 |
2 Pet 2: 1-10 |
Rom 3:21-30 |
Luke 15:1-7 |
March 2, 2003:
Celebrating Reconciliation with God
(Beginning of 50 days Lent) |
Gen 33:1-17 |
Rom 5:1-11 |
2 Cor 5:16-21 |
John 2:1-11 |
Bible Readings and Offertory Collection will be assigned to the families in the
alphabetical order as per the church directory, on an experimental basis.
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General Announcements:
 | Volunteers Please! Volunteers are welcome for cleaning the church and for providing
refreshments on Sundays. |
| Keep the Church and premises clean and tidy always. It's our responsibility, not
other's. When we leave the toilets keep it cleaner than when we entered it. After all, the
Church is our home itself. |
| God is present with us in our midst during the worship service with all His Majesty. |
Area Prayer Meetings:
| Tucker/Northlake Area: February 1, 2003 at the residence of Mr. Varghese Chacko (Sam)
and Ramini, 2870 Townley Circle, Doraville, GA 30340, Residence: 770-938-0818 |
| Lilburn/Snellville/Loganville/Athens Area: February 1, 2003 at the residence of Mr.
Abraham K. Varghese (Raju) and Moni, 4524 Othaway Drive, Lilburn, GA 30043, Residence:
770-806-1196 |
| Marietta/Alpharetta Area: February 15, 2003 at the residence of Mr. Thomas Mathew
(Shibu) and Anu, 2610 Winterthur Main, Kennesaw, GA 30144, Residence: 770-794-8758. |
Sunday School:
Every Sunday, 9:30 AM at Church.
Youth Fellowship:
Saturday, February 8, 2003, 6:00 PM at the Church.
Sevika Sangam:
Every Second Sunday of the Month at the Church (9:15 AM to 9:45 AM).
Edavaka Mission:
Friday, February 14 and 21, 2003, 7:00 PM at the Church.
Choir Practice:
Every Sunday at 9:15 AM at the Church (Choir Conducted in either English or Malayalam).
Choir activities for 2003:
| Conducting Talent show in March 2003. |
| Choir will be celebrating Sacred Music Day on Sunday, May 18, 2003. |
| Choir will be conducting a Music Workshop in June 2003. |
| Choir members and their respective family will have a Picnic to Savannah, GA in Fall
2003. |
| Christmas Carol Service Practice will begin in September 2003. |
Fasting and Prayer:
Sunday, February 23, 2003, 10:00 AM at the Church.
Special Programs:
2003:Year of The Bible: Reading the whole Bible in one year with the
help of a reading plan. Open to all the members of the Parish. Quiz based on the reading
portions from Feb onwards. Prizes will be awarded to those who complete the reading of the
Bible and those who secure maximum points in the quiz. This is a unique opportunity to
read the Bible and grow spiritually.
Festival of Music and Talent:
Our Church choir is conducting a talent evening on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 6:00 PM.
The main purpose of the show is to provide stage and encourage the members of our church
to show their talents. We would like to welcome and encourage our adults, youths and
children to come forward and show their talents. The Sevika Sanghom together with the
Choir are planning to arrange dinner after the show. Please participate actively and make
the talent show a complete success! (Please do not confuse the talent show with the
fundraising program our church is planning). The registration deadline is Tuesday,
February 25, 2003. For more details and registration, please call:
Abraham Mathew (Sunny) at 770-554-2077/678-895-6031
Kurien George (Shiju) at 770-935-4085/770-560-8396
Babu Kurien (Babu) at 770-938-0513/404-402-4091
2002 Bible Quiz Winners (English & Malayalam):
1st Place (English): Mr. Joel Mathew
1st Place (Malayalam): Mr. Kurian George and Mr. Raju Varughese
2nd Place (English): Ms. Libi Kurian (from California – via Internet)
2nd Place (Malayalam): Ms. Ponni Babu
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| February 2, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| February 9, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English) |
| February 16, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| February 23, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship Service (English) |
| March 2, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
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Bible Quizzes
Answers to both English and Malayalam questions must be forwarded to Sunny
(Abraham Mathew). Winner(s) will be selected and gift(s) will be distributed at the end of
the year. Questions, comments and suggestions must be directed to Sunny. Sunny can be
reached at 770-554-2077 or by e-mail: mathew-A@prodigy.net
English:
1. Mathew & John
2. Daniel
3. The deluge or the flood
4. Solomon’s II
5. Peter
6. Mona
7. Mount Sinai
8. Antioch
9. Joshua
10. Ester 1:1
Malayalam:
1. Name the woman who betrayed Sampson.
2. Who was the first convert woman of Europe?
3. What bird is the symbol of the Holy Spirit?
4. How many days did Moses spend with God at Mount Sinai?
5. What is the name of the Garden that is known as the ‘Garden of God?’
6. How many Baal Prophets did Elijah kill on Mount Carmel?
7. What is the name of the birthplace of Paul?
8. Who held up the ark from falling and was struck dead?
9. Moses saw the Promised Land from the Mount of _______________?
10. What is the meaning of the word "Jericho"?
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Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the March AMTC newsletter is February 22nd,
2003. Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com
Acknowledgement: The Staff Editor would like to thank Mrs. Sunija Ann
Joseph for her efforts in painstakingly converting English text into Malayalam font. |
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| Atlanta Mar Thomas Church President: Rev. Simon Behanan Atlanta Mar
Thoma Church News Letter Staff
Editor: Mr. Johnson Joseph
Published monthly by AMTC (Atlanta Mar
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