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August 2003
Volume 4, Issue 8 |
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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.Is
anyone of you in trouble?
A young soldier fighting in Italy during Second World War managed to jump into a
foxhole just ahead of a spray of bullets. He immediately attempted to deepen the hole for
more protection. As he was frantically scraping at the dirt with his hands, he unearthed a
silver crucifix, obviously left by a previous occupant of the foxhole. A moment later, a
leaping figure landed beside him as shells screamed overhead. The soldier turned to see
that his new companion was an army chaplain. Holding up the crucifix, the soldier cried,
"Am I glad to see you! How do you work this thing?"
On a more serious note, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker wrote about his
Second World War experience. While flying on a special mission to the Pacific Island, his
plane crashed. He and his crew were lost at sea for twenty-one days before being rescued.
He said, "in the beginning many of the men were atheists or agnostics, but at the end
of the terrible ordeal each, in his own way, had discovered God. Each man found salvation
and strength in prayer, and a community of feeling developed which created a liveliness of
human fellowship and worship, and a sense of gently peace.?
Are you facing a problem today? Start the search for its solution
with prayer.
"Is anyone of you in trouble? He should pray..." James 5:13.
(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.
Michael A. Thomas - 3rd
Nisha A. Thomas - 5th
Lena George - 6th
Rejish R. Abraham - 6th
Aleyamma Mathew - 10th
Billy G. Chacko - 17th
Mathew P. Abraham - 18th
Annie Roy - 19th
Rebecca - 21st
Mariamma Joseph - 23rd
Ashvin Mathew - 24th
Amit Johnson - 25th
Philip Mathew - 25th
Jency Thomas - 28th
Jobcy Thomas - 28th
Tina A. Varghese - 28th
Joseph Varghese - 29th
Anup Mathew Jacob - 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) Dr. Joshy Jacob & Mrs. Sosa
Jacob - 8th
2) Mr. Joseph B. Kurien & Mrs. Leena C. Joseph - 10th
3) Mr. Philip Chacko & Mrs. Sosamma Philip - 10th
4) Dr. Simon Thomas & Mrs. Leni Thomas - 15th
5) Mr. Jacob Thomas K. & Mrs. Sebi Thomas - 17th
6) Mr. Kannamala M. Thomas & Mrs. Leelamma Thomas - 18th
7) Mr. Thomas Koshy & Mrs. Sheena Thomas - 27th
8) Mr. John K. Varghese & Mrs. Molly John - 28th
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| Aug 3, 2003 |
2 Kings 2:1-8 |
1 Cor.12:1-13 |
Gal 5:16-24 |
St.John 15:12-27 |
| Aug 10, 2003 |
Daniel 3:1-18 |
Rev 21:22-27 |
James 5:1-6 |
St.Luke 6:20-31 |
| Aug 17, 2003 |
Amos 8:1-7 |
2 Cor 9:6-15 |
Acts 4:32-37 |
St.Luke 4:16-21 |
| Aug 24, 2003 |
Genesis 26:12-25 |
Rev 3:14-22 |
2 Tim 3:10-17 |
St.Matt: 23:1-12 |
| Aug 31, 2003 |
Jonah 4:1-11 |
Acts 17:16-34 |
Rom 14:1-14 |
St.John 12:20-32 |
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:
| Snellville-Loganville Area Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 4:00 PM at the residence
of Mr. Joseph & Aleyamma Jones, 1575 Pine Hurst View Drive, Grayson, GA 30017.
Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of Mr. Rajan & Achamma
Abraham, 3645 Charlton Ives Drive, Lilburn, GA 30047. Residence: 770-806-1854.
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| Tucker- Northlake Area Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence of
Mr. George P.C. (Sajan) & Mrs. Rachel Sajan (Ramani), 1314 Pirkle Road, Norcross, GA
30093. Residence: 770-717-7138.
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| Lawrenceville Area Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 6:00 PM at the residence of Mr.
Sabu & Jean Thomas, 382 Leggett Oaks Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Residence:
678-442-1757.
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| Marietta- Alpharetta Area Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the residence
of Mrs. Sosamma Stephen, Mr. Johnson & Sunija Joseph, 4817 Scarlet Oak Walk, Powder
Springs, GA 30127. Residence: 770-419-4383.
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| General Prayer Meeting Sunday, August 24, 2003 at 6:00 PM at the residence of
Mr. Abraham K. Thomas (Kunjukutty) & Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas (Molly), 1298 Braselton
Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Residence: 770-682-3970.
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Sunday School:
Every Sunday, 9:15 AM at the Church.
Youth Fellowship:
To be announced in the church.
Young Couples Fellowship:
To be announced in the church.
Sevika Sangam:
Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 9:15 AM at church.
Edavaka Mission:
- Bible Study: Every Friday at 7:00 PM at the church.
- Fasting and Prayer: Every Sunday before church service.
Choir Practice:
Every Sunday at 9:15 AM and 2nd and 4th Sundays after the service at the church.
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.
Special Events:
| The 2003 Atlanta Mar Thoma Church Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2003 from
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the West Bank Park, Buford Dam, (Park Assistance: 770-945-9531).
Directions to the venue may be found on the church website
(www.atlantamarthomachurch.com). |
| The Mar Thoma Church of Dallas Youth Fellowship (Farmer’s Branch) will host the
XXIV Annual National Mar Thoma Youth Conference from August 7 - 10, 2003. The theme of the
conference is "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men." Mathew 4:19. |
| A one-day income will be collected on Sunday, August 17, 2003. The proceeds will be
utilized towards purchasing a new parsonage of our own. |
| Student’s Thanksgiving and Dedication Service for our children will be held on
Sunday, August 17, 2003. |
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| Aug 3, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| Aug 10, 2003 |
Sunday |
9:30 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English) |
| Aug 17, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| Aug 24, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship Service (English) |
| Aug 31, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship 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) Samuel
2) Zechariah 14:15
3) 7 sons & 3 daughters
4) Haman
5) Rabboni (Teacher)
6) Nimrod
7) Herdsman & dresser of Sycamore figs
8) Genesis 14:2
9) Revelation 1:8, 21:6, 22:13
10) Fanny Crosby.
Malayalam:
1. Name the four rivers that started from the gardens of God.
2. What is the name of the river that John the Baptist baptized Jesus in?
3. Elijah sat down under what tree and out of despair requested the Lord take his life.
4. Antipas was the first martyr of the church in this place?
5. How many martyrs are there in the New Testament? Name them.
6. How many churches do we see in Chapter of Revelation? Name them.
7. What was the new commandment Jesus gave his disciples?
8. What was the Jesus’ last word from the cross, according to Luke?
9. What was the same miracle Moses and Elisha performed?
10. Who was the Father of the Protestant Reformation?
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Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the September AMTC newsletter is August 30,
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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