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November 2003
Volume 4, Issue 11 |
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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.Where
is Jesus?
A four-year-old girl was at the pediatrician’s office for
a check up. As the doctor looked into her ears with an otoscope, he asked, "Do you
think I find Big Bird in here?" The girl stayed silent. Next the doctor took a tongue
depressor and looked down her throat. He asked, "Do you think I will find Cookie
Monster down there?" Again the little girl was silent. Then the doctor put a
stethoscope to her chest. As he listened to the heartbeat, he asked, "Do you think I
will find Barney in here?" "Oh, no!" the little girl replied, "Jesus
is in my heart, Barney is on my underpants."
Where is Jesus in our life? For some Jesus is in the Church.
For some others Jesus is in the Bible. For many others Jesus is in the garbage, disposable
after use. Allow Jesus to come out from where we have locked him up, and request him to
stay within us, as our savior, guide and companion. Let Jesus be within us and with us.
"Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the
door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me." Rev. 3:20.
Let this year’s thanksgiving become meaningful with Jesus
within us and with us. |
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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.
Christine A. John - 2nd
Ethan B George - 4th
Jason Mathew - 5th
Joanne Jess Thomas 7th
Sabina Kurian - 7th
Angel Ann Babu - 9th
Letha Kurian - 9th
Annamma George (Mother) - 10th
Jacob M. Thomas - 11th
Joseph B Kurien - 11th
Susamma Mamman (Mother) - 11th
Jiby Philip - 14th
Sujesh Suresh - 14th
George John - 15th
Thomas Mathew - 16th
Annie S. Thomas - 18th
Asha A. Thomas - 18th
Ann Sara George - 19th
Hannah S. George - 19th
Gracy Varghese - 22nd
Gracy John Thomas - 23rd |
Philip Mathew - 25th
V.S. Joseph - 25th
Christy Philip - 26th
Annamma Chacko (Mother) - 27th
Manoj Varghese - 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. George P.C. & Mrs. Rachel
Sajan - 8th
2. Mr. Mathew Varughese & Mrs. Mariyamma Mathew - 10th
3. Mr. Mohan K.V. Abraham & Mrs. Reenu Mohan - 11th
4. Mr. Joseph Abraham & Mrs. Susan Abraham - 11th
5. Mr. Mathew Varghese & Mrs. Jolly Mathew - 16th
6. Mr. Philip Thomas & Mrs. Anita Thomas - 16th
7. Mr. Johnson Joseph & Mrs. Sunija A. Joseph - 18th
8. Dr. John Mathew & Mrs. Sally Mathew - 18th
9. Mr. Sunny Mathew & Mrs. Nissy Sunny Mathew - 18th
10. Mr. R. P. George & Mrs. Mariamma George - 20th
11. Mr. Mathew P. Abraham & Mrs. Susamma Abraham - 22nd |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| Nov 2, 2003 |
Deuteronomy 6:1-9 |
Ephesians 5:1-10 |
Romans 12:1-3 |
Luke 2:42-52 |
| Nov 9, 2003 |
Micah 6:1-8 |
Ephesians 2:11-22 |
2 Corinthians 4:7-15 |
Luke 10:1-9 |
| Nov 16, 2003 |
1 Chronicles 24: 1-19 |
Revelations 8:1-8 |
Hebrews 5:1-10 |
Luke 1:8-23 |
| Nov 23, 2003 |
Zech 2:10-13 |
Galatians 4:21-31 |
Ephesians 1:3-14 |
Luke 1:26-38 |
| Nov 30, 2003 |
Genesis 18:1-16 |
Hebrews 2:1-10 |
1 John 5:13-20 |
Luke 1:39-56 |
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, November 1st at 6:30 PM at the residence of Mr.& Mrs. Mathews Kurian
(Madhu and Latha), 671 Catamont Way SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, Residence: 770-931-1220. |
| Saturday, November 15th at 6:30 PM at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Shaji P. Mathew
(Shaji and Neena). Address to be announced after service. |
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| Lawrenceville Area
| Saturday, November 22nd at 6:30 PM at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Bobby C. George
(Bobby and Swapana), 2220 Summit Oaks Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30043, Residence:
678-985-8188. |
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Sunday School:
Every Sunday at 9:15 AM at the church. Sunday, Nov 23rd will be celebrated as the
Sunday school Sunday.
Youth Fellowship:
Saturday, November 8th at 6:30 PM at the residence of Ms. Bindu Tharian, 875 Martin
Field Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, Residence: 770-682-7523.
Young Couples Fellowship:
To be announced during general announcements after service.
Sevika Sangam:
Saturday, November 8th at 5:00 PM at the church.
Edavaka Mission:
- Bible Study: Bible study meetings on all Fridays except November 28th, at 7:00 PM at
the church.
Choir Practice:
Every Sunday after service at the church, and 1st & 3rd Sunday’s at 9:15AM 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 Upcoming Events:
| Youth Retreat is being planned for Nov 28th and 29th. Announcements to follow after
services. |
| House-to-House Caroling: This year’s carol rounds will start on Friday, November
28th. |
| Christmas Carol Service: This will be held on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:00 PM.
Christmas Holy Communion service will be held on Thursday, December 25th at 10:00 AM |
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| Nov 2, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)
[Family Sunday/13 Cover Collection] |
| Nov 9, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English)
[Unity Sunday (Mar Thoma- CSI- CNI)] |
| Nov 16, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)
[General Body Meeting] |
| Nov 23, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship Service (English)
[Sunday School Sunday] |
| Nov 27, 2003 |
Thursday |
11: 00 AM |
Thanksgiving Service
[Thanksgiving Day] |
| Nov 30, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship Service (Malayalam)
[Diaspora Sunday] |
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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:
- Genesis 12:8. When Abram entered Canaan, he formed his second encampment between Bethel
and Hai, and there he built an altar unto the Lord and called upon the name of the Lord.
- 80 years
- Cherubim
| NKIV Way, Law, Testimonies, Precepts Statues,
Commandments, Judgments, Word, Ordinances, Justice |
NIV Law, Word, Statues, Commands, Decrees,
Precepts, Word, Promise |
Jehovah will provide
House of God
God with us
Jehovah is my banner
House of Bread
Rock
Malayalam:
- What is the meaning of the word Eve?
- What did John the Baptist say of Jesus?
- What promise did God give Noah after the flood?
- What was Pharaoh’s dream that Joseph interpreted?
- What is the meaning of the word Bochim?
- Who was Job? Explain.
- Who said we have found Messiah?
- What did Christ say to the sleeping disciples in Gethsemane?
- How did Paul answer the jailer’s question?
- Who wrote the popular song “Near my god to thee” and what is the historical
background of this song?
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Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the December AMTC newsletter is November 29,
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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