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September 2003
Volume 4, Issue 9 |
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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.Conversion
of a Businesswoman
Lydia was the first Christian convert from Europe. Her story is described in Acts 16.
Paul was visiting Philippi during his second missionary journey. He met her at a riverbank
on a Sabbath day. She was a businesswoman from Thyatira town and she sold purple clothes
to the people in Philippi. Paul shared the word of God with Lydia and the small group of
women who gathered there. Lydia listened and God opened her heart. A good listener not
only allows the word of God to let in but also invites the Lord of the word to get in.
Through listening, she opened her life to the words she never heard before and in turn
allowed Jesus to create more space within her, to the word and to the Master. It was like
a heart transplant surgery and Jesus did that very well. Jesus, through that heart surgery
opened up not only the heart of Lydia but also the heart of Europe. Lydia gives hope to
all the women in all the generations about their worth and virtue before God and the
world. If her commitment could transform a continent, then the commitment of the
today’s women can transform the whole world. Women’s commitment is crucial in
the transformation of the world. As we celebrate Sevika Sangam Day during this month, let
us be open to Lydia’s challenges to listen to the word of God and to allow Jesus to
open up our hearts for Him and Him alone. The listening heart of that businesswoman became
a missionary heart. Let Lydia be a challenge to all of us, especially to the women in our
church and community to move towards a meaningful missionary existence in this world. |
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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.
Rachel Lisa Abraham - 1st
Bindu Tharian - 2nd
Shobha Thomas - 3rd
Rachel Roy - 7th
Joy Varghese - 8th
Joshua Jacob - 9th
Remya Elsa Raju - 10th
Saramma George - 10th
Mathew Varughese - 12th
Jacob Thomas K. - 13th
Roy Jacob Ellikkulathu - 13th
Varghese A. Chacko - 13th
Megha Eliza Mathews - 14th
Ranjan Jacob - 14th
Susan Alex - 17th
Simon Thomas - 18th |
Leni Thomas - 19th
Nisy Philip - 19th
Shajan Thomas - 19th
Rakesh Thomas - 21st
Susan Kurien - 21st
Joshua A Thomas - 22nd
Kannamala M. Thomas - 22nd
Anila Varghese - 24th
Merin Varghese - 24th
Cigie George - 25th
Annamma Mathew (Mother) - 26th
Ashley A. Chacko - 26th
Anita V. John - 28th.
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. Cherian Thomas & Mrs.
Aleyamma Cherian, 5th
2. Mr. George P. Kurien & Mrs. Susan Kurien, 12th
3. Mr. Ajith P. John & Mrs. Anita V. John, 21st |
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Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| Sep 7, 2003 |
Proverbs 4:1-19 |
Acts 22:1-5 |
Col 1:24-29 |
Luke 4:31- 44 |
| Sep 14, 2003 |
Isaiah 49:1-13 |
Acts 24:10-27 |
1 Peter 4:12-19 |
Mark 13:31- 43 |
| Sep 21, 2003 |
1 Samuel 1:1-29 |
Acts 16:11-15 |
Gal 3:25-29 |
Mark 15:37- 47 |
| Sep 28, 2003 |
Joshua 23:1-6 |
1 Timothy 5:1-10 |
1 John 3:1-10 |
Luke 2:25-35 |
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-Lilburn-Loganville Area Saturday, Sept. 6th, 2003, 7:00 PM at the
residence of Mr. & Mrs. Raju Varghese (Raju and Molly), 5055 Cold Springs Drive,
Lilburn, GA 30047. Residence: 770-935-8721.
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| Tucker- Northlake Area Saturday, Sept. 20th, 2003, 7:00 PM at the residence of
Mr. & Mrs. Varghese Chacko (Sam and Remani), 2870 Townley Circle, Doraville, GA 30340.
Residence: 770-938-0818.
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| Lawrenceville Area Saturday, Sept. 6th, 2003, 4:00 PM at the residence of Mr.
& Mrs. Jacob K. John (Jacob and Gracy), 395 Clairidge Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30045.
Residence: 770-339-6535;
Sunday, Sept. 28th, 2003, 6:00 PM at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Mannil George
Varghese (Goji and Moni), 1281 Oak Haven Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Residence:
678-407-4204.
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| Marietta- Alpharetta Area Saturday, Sept. 27th, 2003, 7:00 PM at the residence
of Mr. & Mrs. Mohan Abraham (Mohan and Renu), 390 Landing Entry, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
Residence: 770-664-6994.
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Sunday School:
Every Sunday, 9:15 AM at the Church.
Youth Fellowship:
Sunday, Sept. 14th, 2003 after service at the church.
Young Couples Fellowship:
Saturday, Sept. 20th, 2003 at 3:30 PM at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mathew
(Shibu and Anu). Residence: 770-794-8758.
Sevika Sangam:
Sunday, Sept. 14th, 2003 at 9:15 AM at the church.
Sevika Sangam Day will be observed on Sunday, Sept. 21st, 2003.
Edavaka Mission:
- Bible Study: Fridays, Sept. 5th and 26th, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the church.
- Fasting and Prayer: Saturday, Sept. 27th, 2003
Choir Practice:
Every Sunday at 9:15 AM and 1st and 3rd Sundays in Sept. 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:
| Our Diocesan secretary Rev. Dr. John Joseph and Kochamma will be visiting us on Sunday,
Sept. 14th, 2003. Achen will be celebrating Holy Communion on that day. |
| This year’s annual convention will be held from October 16-19, 2003. The speaker
will be Samuel Ganesh Upadesi |
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| Sep 7, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| Sep 14, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English) |
| Sep 21, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| Sep 28, 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:
- Pishon, Gihon, Hidekkel, Euphrates.
- Jordan.
- Juniper Tree.
- Pergamos.
- There are many martyrs in the New Testament. Some of them are recorded in the Bible.
They are Stephen, James, John the Baptist, Antipas, Timothy, Jesus Christ etc....But if
the question is how many Marys are in the New Testament, the answer is 6 Marys. They are:
1. Mary, mother of Jesus 2. Mary of Bethany 3. Mary Magdalene 4. Mary, the mother of John
5. Mary the mother of Joses and James 6. Mary the fellow worker of Paul.
- 7 Churches. They are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia,
Laodicea.
- "Love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another."
- "Father, into your hands, I commend my spirit."
- Purified the water.
- Martin Luther.
Malayalam:
- Where did Noah’s Ark come to rest when the waters of great flood went resided?
- The children of Israel marched around which city and the wall fell down according to
God’s instruction?
- Which country was Goliath defeated in?
- Daniel and his friends were captives by what empire?
- Before Jesus’ assassination he told his apostles to wait in a certain city and they
would receive power from high; which city was it?
- What amazing sight did King Belshar see during the feast that turned him pale?
- What was the name of the festival that Jonathan learned his father wanted to kill David?
- How many small stones were in David’s bag?
- The Israelites disobeyed God by making an idol shaped like what kind of animal?
- Who translated the Bible in English?
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Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the October AMTC newsletter is September 27,
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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