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| January 2003 |
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Inside this Issue
1. Message from the Vicar
2. Wedding Anniversaries
3. Birthdays
4. Bible Reading for January
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). The theme of our parish for the year 2003 is
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace." This peace prayer is believed to be
written by St. Francis of Assisi, a prayer to be genuinely prayed by everybody and
everyday. Francis, a man of peace was born into a period of incredible turbulence, strife,
violence and warfare. During his youth he watched his own city and country being wrecked
by civil war and revolts of peasants against feudal system.
At the age of twenty he became a warrior but he was captured
and had to spend a year in jail. Two years later, he was set again for war, this time in a
Papal army bound for crusades. But during the assault Jesus, the Prince of Peace captured
him. On his way to the battle he had a vision from God and it took one year for him to
understand the meaning of this vision. In the process, he came to a deep faith in God,
gave himself to live the life that Jesus lived, and turned from the pursuit of warfare to
the practice of peace.
We live in a world of unrest, unhappiness and injustice and we
live in the shadow of fear and failure. All of us are anxious about what is going to
happen in this year and in the near future. What we need at this moment is the power of
inner peace through Jesus, the power to look at life in a positive and creative way and to
do our best to make the world better as what we want it to be. We have to bring our peace
into this turbulent world, as the firefly brings its light into the world in the moments
of darkness. Let us become peacemakers in the world and enjoy the blessedness of the
Kingdom of God.
Prayer for the Year: Lord make me an instrument of your peace.
Wish you all a Blessed and Happy New Year! |
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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. C.A. George & Dr. Mariam
George - Jan 18
2. Mr. George N. Vargis & Mrs. Salli Vargis - Jan 9
3. Mr. Jacob Kuruvilla & Mrs. Susan J. Kuruvilla - Jan 21
4. Mr, John Philip & Mrs. Aleyamma Philip - Jan 20
5. Mr. Mathews P. Kurian & Latha Kurian - Jan 17
6. Mr. Philip Alexander & Mrs. Anisha Philip - Jan 26
7. Mr. Sabu Thomas & Mrs. Jean Thomas - Jan 20
8. Reverend Simon Behanan & Mrs. Sherly Simon Behanan - Jan12
9. Mr. Thomas Chacko & Mrs. Elizabeth S. Thomas - Jan 30
10. Mr. Thomas George Jr. & Mrs. Bissy George - Jan 20
11. Mr. Thomas George Sr. & Mrs. Saramma George - Jan 20
12. Mr. Thomas P. Kurian Mrs. Beena Kurian - Jan 02
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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.
Siby Mathew - Jan 2
Sosama Thomas - Jan 2
Manav Mathews - Jan 3
Simon George - Jan 3
Roy Varghese - Jan 5
Shaji Suresh - Jan 5
Vivek Mohan - Jan 5
Bilin Joseph - Jan 6
Sebi Thomas - Jan 9
Rajan K. Abraham - Jan 10
Renji Varghese - Jan 10
Ansu Behanan - Jan 12
Jacob John K. - Jan 17
Sosamma Philip - Jan 17
Nissy Sunny Mathew - Jan 18
Rubin Thomas - Jan 18
Bissy Thomas - Jan 20
Ankur Mathew - Jan 22
Gibi Jacob - Jan 24
Sunil Alexander - Jan 24
Thomas Chacko - Jan 24
Anita Thomas - Jan 28
Steffin Mamman - Jan 28
Thomas Abraham - Jan 31 |
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Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
January 5, 2003:
Sharing the Good News (Outside Kerala Mission) |
Isa 49, 1-7 |
Rom 9, 19-26 |
1 Cor 9, 19-27 |
John 1 35-42 |
January 12, 2003:
Live Worthy of Your Calling (Temperance Sunday) |
Dan 1, 1-17 |
1 Pet 1, 13-21 |
Eph 5, 6-21 |
Luke 17, 1-14 |
January 19, 2003:
Arise and Shine |
Isa 60, 1-7 |
Eph 4, 1-8 |
2 Pet 1, 1-11 |
John 17, 20-26 |
January 26, 2003:
Responsible Citizenship (Indian Republic Day) |
Amos 5, 7-15 |
James 2, 1-13 |
Rom 13, 1-10 |
Matt 5, 1-12 |
February 2, 2003:
Healing & Wholeness in Christ (Medical Mission Sunday) |
2 Kings 20, 1-11 |
Rev. 22, 1-5 |
2 Cor 12, 1-10 |
Matt 9, 1-7 |
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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. |
| Come to the Church every Sunday a little bit earlier. We have to start the service at
10.00 am sharp. Keep silence and spend some time in prayer before the service. No talking
please, after 9.50 AM. |
| Bring your Bible and note pad every Sunday. Note down the main points of the sermon and
your reflection for future reference. Hearing, reading and writing will help us to reflect
and remember. |
| Take the worship books (Bible also if needed) from the table on the rear end, use it and
return it after service. Remember that we have no servants, but we are the servants. |
| Participate in the Worship Service actively and whole heartily. Read the responsive
readings loudly, slowly and clearly. No express readings, please. Sing loudly and
celebrate the singing. Worship is a celebration of the Glory and Presence of God. |
| God is present with us in our midst during the worship service with all His Majesty.
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General Prayer Meetings:
| Saturday, Jan 4, 6:00 PM at the residence of Dr. Mrs. Susan Alexander, 300 Red Oak
Trail, Athens, GA 30260. Tel: 706 –353-8050. |
| Saturday, Jan 18, 6:00 PM at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Kannamala M. Thomas (Johnny
& Leelamma), 2469 Halcyon Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Tel: 678-442-0024. |
Area Prayer Meetings:
Sunday, Jan 12, 6:00 PM at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Abraham Mathew (Sunny and
Sicily), 3335 Well Brook Drive, Loganville, GA 30052. Tel: 770-554-2077.
Sunday School:
Every Sunday, 9:00 AM at Church; Parent/Teacher Meeting: Sunday, Jan 19 after Service.
Youth Fellowship:
Saturday, Jan 11: 6:30 PM at the residence of Tina and Tyson, C/O Mrs. & Mr. Joseph
Jones (Thankachen & Molly), 1575 Pine Hurst View Drive, Grayson, GA 30017. Tel:
770-736-3036.
Sevika Sangam:
Saturday, Jan 18, 9:30 AM at the Church.
Edavaka Mission:
Friday, Jan 17, 7:00 PM at the Church.
Choir Practice:
Every Sunday at 9:15 AM at the Church.
Fasting and Prayer:
Saturday, Jan 18, 10:30 AM - 3.00 PM at the Church.
Special Programs:
2003:Year of The Bible: Reading the whole Bible in one year with the help of a reading
plan. Open to all the members of the Parish. Quiz based on the reading portions from Feb
onwards. Prizes will be awarded to those who complete the reading of the Bible and those
who secure maximum points in the quiz. This is a unique opportunity to read the Bible and
grow spiritually.
Festival of Music and Talent:
This is planned for Spring 2003, to raise funds for the building fund. Details to be
announced soon. Pray and prepare.
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| January 5, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| January 12, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English) |
| January 19, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| January 26, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship Service (English) |
| February 2, 2003 |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion 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. Mark
2. Absalom.
3. Fig Tree
4. Ararate
5. The Book of Ruth
6. Andrew
7. Aaron
8. Samuel
9. The Shepherds
10. Luke
Malayalam:
1. Who are the two apostles who wrote two of the gospels?
2. Who spent a night with lions and came out unhurt?
3. What was the first great disaster God brought on the ungodly?
4. Which is the longest prayer recorded in the Bible?
5. Who was the apostle who tried walk on the water with Jesus?
6. In which mountain did Solomon build the temple?
7. On what mountain did God give the Ten Commandments to Moses?
8. What was the place where followers of Christ were first called Christians?
9. In whose time did the Sun and the Moon stand steady without moving forward?
10. Where in the Bible do we see India?
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Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the February AMTC newsletter is January 25th.
Send articles and ads, if any, to sunija@bellsouth.net
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
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