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June 2003
Volume 4, Issue 6 |
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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."Therefore,
however you want people to treat you, so treat them." Matthew 7:12
A young employee misappropriated several hundred dollars of
his company’s money. When it was discovered, he was told to report to the chief
executive of the company. As he was going to the big boss’s office, he was
heavyhearted and fearful, and thought that he was going to loose his job. Is the world
going to turn upside down?
Upon arriving in the office of the senior executive, the young
man was questioned about the entire affair. He admitted what he has done. The executive
then surprised him by asking him a question, "If I keep you in your present position,
can I trust you in the future?" The young man brightened and said, "Yes sir, you
surely can! I have learned my lesson."
The executive then said, "I am not going to press charges
and you can continue in your present responsibility." The young man expressed his
gratitude, but the executive stopped him and said, "I think you ought to know that
you are the second man in this company who gave into temptation and was shown leniency. I
was the first. What you have done, I did. The mercy you are receiving, I received. It is
only the grace of God that can keep us both." And so, too, with each of us. Let us
forgive ourselves, receive God’s forgiveness and forgive others as we have received
forgiveness.
Blame yourself as you would blame others; excuse others as you
would excuse yourself; forgive others as you would forgive yourself. Forgiveness gives
freedom from guilt.
Adapted from God’s Little Devotional Book |
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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.
Susamma Abraham - 1st
Elizabeth S. Thomas - 2nd
Jean Thomas - 2nd
Noah Zachary Joseph - 4th
Sabu Jacob - 4th
Gabrielle S. John - 5th
Varghese T. Varghese - 5th
Jerin Varghese - 6th
Ashley Ann Jacob - 7th
John Mathew - 7th
Thomas Varughese - 7th
Cherian Thomas - 8th
James Johnson - 8th
Simy Mathew - 8th
Mathews P. Kurian - 9th
Priya Johnson - 9th
Achamma R. Abraham - 10th
Sheena Philip - 11th
Sherina R Thomas - 11th
Preston A. Thomas - 15th |
Ajith P. John - 16th
Johnson Joseph - 17th
Judy Kurian George - 17th
Agie George - 18th
David George - 18th
Roshni Thomas - 18th
Stephanie Varghese - 18th
R.P. George - 22nd
Anisha Philip - 26th
Chacko C. Kurien (Father) - 28th
Prakash V. Thomas - 29th
Sharon Varghese - 29th
Sunija A. Joseph - 30th.
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 George & Mrs. Sarah
George - June 5th
2. Mr. Bobby C. George & Mrs. Swopna George - June 12th
3. Mr. Koshy Thomas & Mrs. Sosama Thomas - June 13th
4. Mr. Philip Mathew& Mrs. Mariamma Philip - June 20th |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
June 1, 2003
(Sacred Music) |
1 Kings 3:5-14 |
James 1:1-8 |
Phil 4:4-9 |
John 21:1-14 |
June 8, 2003
(Pentecost) |
Isaiah 61:1-11 |
Acts 2:1-13 |
Rom 8:18-27 |
John 15:5-15 |
June 15, 2003
(Trinity) |
Isaiah 6:1-8 |
Rom 11:33-36 |
Titus 3:4-7 |
Matt 11:20-27 |
June 22, 2003
(Spirituality) |
1 King 21:1-29 |
Acts 8:9-24 |
Jude 3:16 |
Luke 12:13-21 |
June 29, 2003
(Ministry) |
Jeremiah 1:4-19 |
Gal 2:1-20 |
2 Pet 3:14-18 |
Matt 16:13-20 |
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 Area: Saturday, June, 21, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of Mrs.&
Mr. George John (Babu & Lissy) 1125 Deleon Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021. Residence:
404-298-7231.
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| Snellville Area: Saturday, June 7, 2003 7:00 PM at the residence of Mrs. &
Dr. Joshy Jacob (Joshy & Mini) 1198 Old Hinge Way, Snellville, GA 30078. Residence:
770-978-9026.
Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Thomas Mathai
(Ruby & Jessy) 1580 Pinehurst View Drive, Grayson, GA 30017. Residence: 770-736-3754.
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| Marietta Area: Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 7:00 PM the residence of Mrs. &
Mr. Geogy Thomas (Geogy & Jessy), 2473 Cape Sable Drive, Marietta, GA 30066.
Residence: 678-290-1305.
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| Lawrenceville Area: |
Sunday, June 22, at 6:30 PM the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Sabu Thomas (Sabu &
Jean) 382 Leggett Oaks Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Residence: 678-442-1757.
Sunday School:
Every Sunday, 9:15 AM at the Church.
Youth Fellowship:
Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the church.
Youth Fund Raising & Raffle:
The Youth Group is sponsoring an ecumenical Tennis Tournament for fund raising
purposes. The Tennis Tournament will be held in the Summer 2003 (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 Tennis information
please contact Mr. Johnson Joseph at 770-419-4383.
The Youth Group is also sponsoring a fund raising program. Each ticket is $3.00. 1st
Prize: $100.00 Cash!
Young Couples Fellowship:
Special outdoor program/barbeque at Courtland Williams Pavilion, Briscoe Park,
Snellville, GA from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2003. For directions and
further information, please contact Mr. Shaji Alexander at (Home): 770-978-6346 or (Cell):
678-908-6432.
Sevika Sangam:
Sunday, June 8, 2003 at 9:15 AM and Saturday, June 21, 2003 10:00 AM at the church
Edavaka Mission:
- Bible Study: Fridays, June 6 and 20, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the church.
- House Visit Program: Fridays, June 13 and 27, 2003 at 7:00 PM.
- Fasting and Prayer: Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 10:00 AM at the church.
Choir Practice:
Every Sunday at 9:15 AM and 1st and 3rd Sundays after the service.
ATTENTION: The adult choir group needs more members (male or female).
Please see either Mr. Abraham Mathew (Sunny) or Mr. Kurian George (Shiju).
Church Building Fund Raiser:
For fund raising proposes, our Achen and Reverend Father Mathew Koshy commenced a
Church Building Fund Raiser on Saturday, May 3, 2003. The fundraiser program has set a
goal to raise $75,000.00. Each raffle ticket costs $50.00 to purchase and the prizes are
as follows:
1. 1st Prize: Two round-trip airline tickets to India (or anywhere in the world), valued
up to $3,000.00.
2. 2nd: Prize: A roundtrip Cruise for two to the Bahamas, valued up to $1,500.00.
3. 3rd Prize: A home computer system, valued up to $1,000.00.
* Drawing for Prizes is scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2003 (Christmas Eve 2003).
All the families are encouraged to sell at least ten (10) raffle tickets per household.
The household who sells the most tickets will be awarded $500.00. Please participate and
encourage others to participate.
For further information, please contact Mr. Thomas Mathew (Shibu), Home: 770-794-8758, tmathew@group1atlanta.com.
The 2nd Annual South East Regional Youth Conference was held on May
24-26, 2003 (Sat-Mon) at Camp Kaleo, 463 Old Zebulon Road, Forsyth, Georgia 31029. The
conference helped bring young people, and older ones too, closer to God and with the
assistance and cooperation of all parishes involved turned out to be a spectacular event.
For those youth members, parents and adult chaperones that helped make the conference a
success, many thanks to you and may God Bless You! A special and hearty “thank
you” goes to our Reverend Simon Behanan Achen for his leadership and charismatic
approach towards young people at the conference. May God richly bless you, your
ministration and your family!
Upcoming Special Events:
| The 21st Mar Thoma Family Conference will be held at the Windham
Bonaventure Resort and Spa, Florida from July 3-6, 2003 and is hosted by the South Florida
Mar Thoma Church. Now is the time for registration, so please hurry! |
| Our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa will be
visiting our parish from July 11-13, 2003. First communicants’ class will be held in
June to prepare our children for first communicants’ dedication |
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| June 1, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| June 8, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English) |
| June 8, 2003 |
Sunday |
8:00 PM |
Special Holy Communion Service at Chattanooga, TN |
| June 15, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| June 22, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| June 29, 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) Peter & John
2) Peniel
3) Aaron
4) Tabita
5) To be baptized by John in the river Jordan
6) Abishayi
7) Jonah
8) Eleazar
9) Martha
10) Peter
Malayalam:
1. Whom did the Lord first rise up as Israel’s deliverers?
2. What King reluctantly commanded Daniel to be cast into the den of lions?
3. What kind of tree did the weary Elijah sit under?
4. How many tribes have their inheritance on the East of Jordan?
5. What was Gideon’s first act of faith?
6. Where did the apostle Paul (also known as Saul) first preach the gospel?
7. What was the name of the false prophet in Paphos who opposed Saul and Barnabas?
8. What was the name of the couple with whom Paul had ministered in Corinth when he wrote
is letter to the Roman Christians?
9. What was the name of the sea that Moses parted?
10. How many times did God appear to Solomon?
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Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the July AMTC newsletter is June 21, 2003. Send
articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated.
Acknowledgement: The Staff Editor would like to thank Mr. Babu Kurian
& Mrs. Sunija Ann Joseph for their 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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