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February 2004
Volume 5, Issue 2 |
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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 The Year 2004: FELLOWSHIP
Key Verse For the Year : "But if we walk in the light ... we
have fellowship with one another" (I John1:7)
Life and Abundant Life
"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more
abundantly." John 10:10
A veteran mountain climber was sharing his experiences with a
group of novices preparing for their first major climb. He has conquered many of the
world’s most difficult peaks. He said, "your goal is to experience the
exhilaration of the climb and the joy of reaching the peak. Each step draws you closer to
the top. If your purpose for climbing is just to avoid death, your experience will be
minimal". Similarly, Jesus did not call us to live the Christian life just to escape
hell.
Christian life is not to be a life of minimum joy and
fulfillment, but a life that is full and overflowing. Our purpose in following Christ
should not be merely to avoid eternal punishment. If that is our primary motivation, we
are missing the wonders, joys and victories of climbing higher and higher with Jesus. Our
purpose in life is to experience full and abundant life in Christ and with Christ. We can
fill our cup either to the half or to the brim, so as to overflow. Jesus has come into
this world to enable us to live our life abundantly and to the fullest. Faith, love and
hope are three essentials of such a life and the life and death of Jesus gives us the
power to live our life to the fullest. Are we living our life to its fullest? The lent
season is the time to revitalize our life so that we may be able to live our life to its
fullness.
Lent is the time of fasting, and feasting the abundance of
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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.
| 1st |
Jerry Varghese |
| 2nd |
Mariamma George
Saramma Thomas |
| 3rd |
Anu Mathew
Gijo Jacob
Vinay J Thomas |
| 4th |
Blesen Kuruvilla
Thomas George Sr. |
| 6th |
Jaison P. Thomas
Zachary Johnson |
| 8th |
Sabu Thomas |
| 9th |
Asha Alex |
| 10th |
Oomman Thomas
Susan Abraham |
| 12th |
Reji Samuel |
| 13th |
Anil John |
| 14th |
Josh Mathew
Varghese Ninan |
| 15th |
Reema Annie Raju |
| 18th |
Christan Mathew
Mintu Maria Mathew
Philip Joseph |
| 20th |
Bobby C. George
Susan Varghese |
| 22nd |
Joshy Jacob |
| 23rd |
Sapna Joseph |
| 24th |
Meenu Jacob |
| 25th |
Mathew Varghese
Sajitha Joseph |
| 26th |
Sagin K. Mamman |
| 28th |
Aleyamma Thomas
Susan J. Kuruvilla |
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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.
| 3rd |
Mr. Lukose Tharian & Mrs. Gracy Tharian |
| 4th |
Mr. Suresh Jacob & Mrs.Shaji Suresh |
| 7th |
Mr. George John & Mrs. Lizy John |
| 11th |
Mr. Jacob M Thomas & Mrs. Chitralekha Thomas |
| 14th |
Mr. Mathew George & Mrs. Reena Mathew |
| 20th |
Mr. Varghese Samuel & Mrs. Susan Varghese |
| 26th |
Mr. Varghese A. Chacko & Mrs. Ramani A.Varghese |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| Feb 1st |
2Kings 5:1-14 |
Acts 3:1-10 |
James 5:13-19 |
Mark 7:31-37 |
| Feb 8th |
Gen 1:26-31 |
Col 1:9-20 |
Rom 8:18-21 |
John 1:1-15 |
| Feb 15th |
Gen 3:1-15 |
James 3:1-12 |
Rom 5:12-19 |
John 3: 1-16 |
| Feb 22nd |
Exo 15:22-27 |
Rom 12:1-8 |
Eph 4:17-24 |
John 2:1-11 |
| Feb 29th |
2Kings 20:1-11 |
1John 2:15-17 |
Acts: 5:12-16 |
Mark 1:40-45 |
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Area Prayer Meetings:
 | Tucker-Northlake Area: Feb 21st Saturday at 6.30 p.m, at the residence
of Mr. Babu Kurien's (Babu & Ponny), 3117 Galangale Way, Doraville, GA 30340. Tel:
770-938-0513. |
| Lawrenceville Area: To be annournced. |
| Snellville-Loganville Area:
 | Feb 7th Saturday at 6.30 p.m, at the residence of Mr.& Mrs. Jacob Kuruvilla
(Rajappan and Mercy), 2421 Dogwood Farms Place, Snellville, GA 30078. Tel: 770-736-8329. |
| Feb. 21st Saturday at 6:30 p.m, at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. John K Vargheese
(Jojy & Molly), 582 Villa Drive, Lilburn, GA 30047. Tel: 770-935-7717. |
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| Marietta-Alpharetta Area: Feb 22nd at 6.30 p.m, at the residence of Dr.
& Mrs. Oommen Thomas (Sunny and Saramma), 280 Relais Trace, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Tel:
770-521-8948. |
Sunday School:
Every Sunday at 9:15 am at the church.
Youth Fellowship:
| Feb. 14th Saturday, at 7:00 p.m. at the church. |
| Feb. 28th Saturday, at 7.00 p.m. at the church. |
Young Couples Fellowship:
On Feb 14th at 5.00 p.m. Saturday, at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Varughese,
1757 Manor Brook Way, Snellville, GA 30078. Tel: 770-736-5216.
Sevika Sangam:
| Feb 8th Sunday, at 9.15 a.m. at the church. |
| Feb 28th Saturday, at 10.00 a.m. at the residence of Mrs. Leelamma Thomas, 2469 Halcyon
Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Tel: 678-442-0024. |
Edavaka Mission:
Bible Study - On 13th, 20th and 27th at 7.00 p.m. at the church.
Fasting and prayer will be on 7th Saturday at 10.00 a.m, at the church.
Choir Practice:
First and third Sunday at 9.15 a.m. and every Sunday after the service.
Announcements:
- This year’s Maramon Convention will be held from Feb 15th to 22nd.
- This year’s Lent season begins on Feb 22nd Sunday. Easter is on April 11th.
New Arrival:
Congratulations to Subash & Bissy on the birth of Sarah Ann George on Jan 16th
2004.
Office Bearers:
Following are the office bearers elected for the year 2004:
Snellville-Loganville Area Prayer Group:
Vice President : Mr. Abraham K. Varghese
Secretary : Mr. Satheesh Thomas
Trustee : Mr. John K.Vargheese
Marietta- Alpharetta Area Prayer Group:
Vice President : Dr. Thomas C. Varughese
Secretary : Roy Ellikkulathu
Trustee : Mr. Geogi Thomas
Sunday School:
Headmaster : Mr. Thomas Varughese
Secretary : Mr. John Varughese
Trustee : Mrs.Reenu Mohan
Young Families Fellowship:
Vice President : Mrs. Sheena Thomas
Secretary : Mr. Bobby George
Accountant : Mr. Thomas Abraham
Choir:
Vice President : Philip Mathai
Choir Master : Abraham Mathew
Asst.ChoirMaster : Kurien George
Secretary : Babu Kurien
Trustee : George John
Committee Members:
Leelamma Thomas
Mariamma Mathew
Molly Jones
Committee Members:
Following are the additions to the 2004 Committee:
Mrs.Annie Roy - Sunday School
Mr. Shaji Alexander - Young Families Fellowship
Mr. Kurien George – Choir
Mr. Jones Joseph – Snellville Area Prayer Group
Mr. Roy Ellikkulathu – Marietta Area Prayer Group
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| Feb 1st |
Sunday |
9:30 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| Feb 8th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English) |
| Feb 15th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| Feb 22nd |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise & Worship (English) |
| Feb 29th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise & Worship (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: quizmaster@atlantamarthomachurch.com
English:
- Ziklag.
- 30.
- Beer-sheba.
- Leprosy.
- Athaliah.
- Drawn out of the water.
- 969.
- 7 loaves and few small fish.
- 1000.
- John Bunyan.
Malayalam:
- How does this verse end? Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow ...
a) will soon be over
b) will worry about its own things
c) never comes
- Why will the Holy Spirit convict the world of sin?
a) because the law is vague
b) because they don’t believe in Jesus
c) because their deeds are evil
- While washing the disciples’ feet, Jesus said “you are not clean”. What
did He mean?
a) only their feet were clean
b) only their body were clean
c) one of them was a traitor
- To whom did Luke address the Acts of Apostles
a) Hermes
b) Theophilus
c) Alexander
- According to Mathew, how many generations were in each of the eras from Abraham to David
and from David to the captivity?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 14
- The sheep follow the shepherd because they know his
a) footsteps
b) scent
c) voice
- What Old Testament prophet did Peter quote to begin his sermon on the day of Pentecost?
a) Isaiah
b) Jeremiah
c) Joel
- Who was the disciple at Damascus who took Saul in after his conversion?
a) Barnabas
b) Ananias
c) Aquila
- Whom did Barnabas bring to join him in the ministry in Antioch?
a) Peter
b) John
c) Saul
- Who left Paul and Barnabas at Perga and went back to Jerusalem
a) Silas
b) Luke
c) John
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the March 2004 AMTC newsletter is February 25,
2003. Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated. |
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