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April 2003
Volume 4, Issue 4 |
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Inside this Issue
1. Message from the Vicar
2. Wedding Anniversaries
3. Birthdays
4. Bible Readings
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).
Prayer for the Year: Lord make me an instrument of your peace.JESUS
LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS
"Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so the son of man must be
lifted up that all who believe may have eternal life." John 3:14.
The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the central themes for
meditation this month. The cross and crucifixion of Jesus brings hope to the suffering
humanity. When they crucified him, Jesus was lifting himself up to the point of the
sufferings of humanity. Joseph F. Nassal, in his book Faith Walkers writes,
"In this action of being raised up on the cross, Jesus draws to himself all the pain,
all the suffering and all the sin of the world to his very self. When Jesus is lifted up
on the cross, he draws the poison of sin and death from our lives. The cross, symbol of
death, becomes our symbol of life. The cross we are nailed to now names our pain. The
cross we are nailed to now claims our victory. The cross we are nailed to now lifts us up
and sets us free."
When Jesus was lifted on the cross, he was lifting us up so that we may not suffer
alone but he also could participate in our sufferings. On the cross we see a partner in
our sufferings. On the cross we see a friend who has gone through similar sufferings. On
the cross we see Jesus identifying himself with our own sufferings. Now we could cast our
burdens upon him and experience the inner freedom of healing while enduring sufferings. On
the cross Jesus started a new journey, a journey together with the suffering humanity. At
the foot of the cross let us begin a new journey with Jesus, who participates in our
sufferings. We are not alone, but he who has gone through the valley of death is walking
with us. Let us celebrate the new journey with the lifted up Jesus that we may have life
and life eternal.
UP ON THE CROSS-HE MAKES US WHOLE AND HOLY, WHILE HE IS BEING
BROKEN.
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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.
Annie Jacob - April 04
Thomas Mathai - April 04
Juliet J Thomas - April 06
Neethu A. Varghese - April 06
Shibu Joykutty - April 07
Sheena Varghese - April 08
Jensen Abraham - April 11
Robin Kurian - April 11
Pearl Jacob - April 14
Tobin Varghese - April 14
Anu Alex - April 17
Joseph Abraham - April 18
Chitralekha Thomas - April 19
Zerine Kurian - April 19
Abel Simon Behanan - April 20
Sony Mathew - April 20
Abraham P. Mathew - April 22
Rajamma Varghese - April 23
Rashmi Chacko - April 23
Sheila Johnson - April 23
Sarah George - April 25
Christina S. Thomas - April 26
Swithin Sagin Mamman - April 28
Chinnamma Thomas (Mother) - April 29
Jibin Thomas - April 29
Mary B. Abraham - April 29 |
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. Thomas Mathai & Mrs. Jessy
Thomas - April 11
2.) Mr. Philip Mathew & Mrs. Aleyamma Mathew - April17
3.) Mr. Rajan K. Abraham & Mrs. Achamma R. Abraham - April 18
4.) Mr. Joy Varghese & Mrs. Rajamma Varghese - April 21
5.) Mr. Abraham K. Varghese & Mrs. Aleyamma Abraham - April 26
6.) Mr. John Thomas & Mrs. Gracy John Thomas - April 27
7.) Mr. Manoj C. Mathews & Mrs. Anitha Mathews - April 28 |
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Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
April 6, 2003
(Christ's Servant hood) |
Isaiah 42: 1-9 |
Acts 12:1-11 |
1 Cor 6:3-10 |
St. Mark 10:35-42 |
April 13, 2003
(Hosanna: Jesus the sign of Peace) |
Zech 9:1-12 |
Eph 2:11-22 |
Col 1:15-24 |
John 12:12-19 |
April 17, 2003
(Passover: Celebration of Salvation) |
Exo 12:1-28 |
Heb 9:1-15 |
1 Cor 11: 23-34 |
Matt 26:17-30 |
April 20, 2003
(Easter: Celebration of Easter) |
2 Kings 4:27-37 |
1Cor 15:1-20 |
Col 3:1-11 |
Luke 24:1-12 |
April 27, 2003
(Encounter with Risen Lord) |
Job 19:1-29 |
Acts 9:1-18 |
2 Tim 2:1-13 |
John 20:19-29 |
| May 4, 2003 |
Job 5:8-19 |
Rev 1:1-8 |
1 Pet 1:3-9 |
John 21:1-14 |
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. |
General Prayer Meeting:
Sunday, April 13, 2003 at 6.00 PM at the residence of Mr. Mathew Varghese (Mathukutty)
& Mrs. Mariyamma Mathew, 1505 Old Peachtree Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Residence:
770-513-1821.
Area Prayer Meetings:
| Tucker Area: Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of Mr. Philip
Chacko (Raju) & Mrs. Sosamma Philip (Kunjumol), 2295 Bry-Mar Drive, Atlanta, GA 30345.
Residence: 404-633-1409.
Saturday, April 19 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of Mr. Thomas Chacko (Prasad) &
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas (Suma), 3543 Robin Hill Drive, Tucker, GA 30084. Residence:
770-939-0016.
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| Snellville Area: Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of Mr.
Philip & Alice Mathew, 1900 Glen Club Drive, Apt. 1208, Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
Residence: 678-476-9613.
Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of Mr. Roy Varghese & Mrs.
Annie Roy (Ramani), 1297 Arlene Ct., Lilburn, GA 30047. Residence: 770-923-4404.
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| Marietta Area: Sunday, April 13, 2003 at 6:30 PM at the residence of Mr. Sam
& Sheila Johnson, 2005 Shallowford Park Manor, Roswell, GA 30075. Residence: 770 643
8508
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Sunday School:
Every Sunday, 9:15 AM at Church (except 20th Sunday).
Youth Fellowship:
Saturday, April 13, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the church.
Youth Fund Raising & Raffle:
The Youth Group is sponsoring an ecumenical Basketball Tournament and Tennis Tournament
for fund raising purposes. The B-Ball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2003
at the Salvation Army Sports Center on North Druid Hills, Atlanta. B-Ball teams may range
from 5 to 7 players per team and the registration fee for each team is $50.00. Audience
spectators will be charged a one-time entrance fee of $5.00 per person. Concessions will
be served on-site. The Tennis Tournament will be held on a specific Saturday in April
(details to come). Tennis Tournament participants will be charged a one-time entrance fee
of $15.00. Individualized trophies will be awarded at the close of these events. For
further B-Ball information please contact Mr. Shajan Thomas at 770-401-8182 and for
further Tennis information please contact Mr. Johnson Joseph at 770-419-4383. The Youth
Group is also sponsoring a Raffle for fund raising purposes. Each raffle ticket is $3.00.
1st Prize: $100.00 Cash!
Young Couples Fellowship:
Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 4:30 PM at the residence of Mr. Bobby C. George & Mrs.
Swopna George, 2220 Summit Oaks Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Residence: 678-985-8188.
Sevika Sangam:
Second Sunday 9:15 AM at the church.
Edavaka Mission:
Bible Study: Friday, April 11, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the church. Fasting and Prayer:
Friday, April 26, 2003 at 10:00 AM at the church.
Choir Practice:
First, third and fifth Sundays at 9:15 AM at the church and every Sunday after service.
ATTENTION: The adult choir group needs more members (male or female).
Please see either Mr. Abraham Mathew (Sunny) or Mr. Kurian George (Shiju).
Upcoming Special Events:
| Spring Festival: A get together of all the prayer groups and a talent
evening program will be organized in our church on May 3rdSaturday, 6.00 pm at church..
All the prayer groups and organizations in our church are requested to present one item
each during the evening. Please contact the convener Mr. Roy Varghese (770-923-4404) for
more details. We are planning to inaugurate a Raffle for fund raising purposes on that
day. |
| The 2nd Annual South East Regional Youth Conference: May 24-26
(Sat-Mon) at Camp Kaleo, 463 Old Zebulon Road, Forsyth, Georgia 31029. |
Parishioner’s Comment Section:
"One way to attract more parishioners to the Praise and Worship English service is
by keeping it short and sweet. Too many songs and never-ending repetitions rob the songs
of their intended impact. Furthermore, the main message should not exceed 20 minutes. On a
good day, a scintillating speaker can hold sway over an audience for about that length of
time. There is no rule that says Praise and Worship English services should be as long as
the Malayalam ones. Let us strive for "quality" and not
"quantity"."
-Sam Johnson.
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| April 6th, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| April 13th, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Palm Sunday Service (Malayalam) & Holy Communion Service (English) |
| April 14th, 2003 |
Monday |
7:00 PM |
Sandhyanamaskaram |
| April 15th, 2003 |
Tuesday |
7:00 PM |
Sandhyanamaskaram |
| April 16, 2003 |
Wednesday |
7:00 PM |
Sandhyanamaskaram |
| April 17th, 2003 |
Thursday |
6:30 PM |
Maundy Thursday Service & Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| April 18th, 2003 |
Friday |
6:30 PM |
Good Friday Service |
| April 20th, 2003 |
Sunday |
9.00 AM |
Easter Service & Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| April 27th, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship Service (English) |
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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. Daniel to King Belshezer
2. The crossing of Jordan when waters parted for Israelites
3. 14
4. 430
5. 84 years
6. Eliezer
7. Forgiveness
8. Hezekiah
9. Oneshimos
10. John Newton
Malayalam:
1. How many times did Samson lie to Delilah before telling the truth?
2. Thus says the lord, "The heaven is my throne and earth is my __________________?
3. How old was Noah when the floodwaters came upon the earth?
4. What happened to the Calvary from the six to the ninth HRS?
5. How many days were there between Jesus’ resurrection and his ascension into
heaven?
6. How long after Jesus ascension did the holy sprit come up on the disciples?
7. Who wrote the book of Acts?
8. Who sold his land and laid the money at the apostles’ feet to help the poor?
9. Who healed Saul of his blindness?
10. The inscription above Jesus’ head was written in how many languages?
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Answers: Jesus; thief; Good Friday; Palm Sunday; Pilate; Calvary;
Passover; crucify; tomb; Gethsemane; thorns; resurrection; Judas; cross; Easter.
* Words will appear horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backwards. Happy Easter!
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Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the May AMTC newsletter is April 26th,
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
Thoma Church) |
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