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May 2004
Volume 5, Issue 5 |
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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. 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)
Strengthen the Feeble Hands and Hearts
The ministry of a church is accomplished by all
the members of that congregation. Each and every member of a congregation, irrespective of
age, ability, and availability, are responsible and part of this ministry. There are many
possibilities for congregational ministry, but I would like to mention just one, for our
reflection and participation.
Prophet Isaiah exhorted the Israelites to:
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way;
Say to those with fearful hearts: "Be strong, do not fear;"
Your God will come; he will come with vengeance;
With divine retribution he will come to save you. Isa 35:3
Let this be an exhortation to us, to do the
ministry of strengthening those with feeble hands and hearts. The foundation of our
strength is God, not our expectations and conclusions. Let us try doing this wonderful
ministry of strengthening others, through our kind words of support and encouragement,
through our loving actions activities, through our prayers and visits, and through
touching their hands and hearts with our compassionate hands and hearts. We can easily
dishearten and emotionally kill others. We can also invest our time and talents for
building up His Kingdom through what God has entrusted us, by giving life to all those who
are feeble and fainted. God has promised abundant life to all, we need to be his channels
only. Let God’s love and life flow everywhere through us.
Daily Prayer: Lord, make me a blessing to someone today. |
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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 |
P.C.George
Sundeep Roy |
| 2nd |
Jeoson Thomas |
| 3rd |
Aleyamma Cherian |
| 4th |
Aleena
Lizy John |
| 5th |
Molly John |
| 6th |
John Manaloor
Roshin Kurian |
| 7th |
Jessy Thomas
Ruben E. Roy |
| 9th |
Thomas C. Varughese |
| 11th |
Sarah A. Johnson
Thomas Alex |
| 12th |
Leelamma Thomas
Mariyamma Mathew |
| 15th |
Babu Kurien
Jessy B. George
Mohan K.V. Abraham |
| 16th |
Samuel Varghese
Santhosh Thomas
Sonya Joseph
Sujay |
| 17th |
Elias Kurien Babu
Mini Varghese |
| 18th |
Anne Mathew
Priya |
| 20th |
George P. Kurien
Jacob Kurunthotical
Mathew V. George
Rachel S. Thomas
Sarah M. Abraham |
| 22nd |
Abbey A. Chacko
Raeba Roy |
| 24th |
Alexander C. Chacko
Chacko Thomas
Geoji Thomas
Rajeev Jacob
Sally Sagin Mamman
Shanthini Kurian |
| 25th |
Raju Varghese
Reji Jacob
Smitha Sigi Cherian
Swopna George |
| 26th |
Benny George
Janeen
Mary Kuriakose
Rachel Sajan |
| 27th |
Mariamma Philip |
| 28th |
Sosa Jacob |
| 29th |
Gracy Tharian
Mini V. Mathew
Sunny Mathew |
| 30th |
Anitha Mathews
Annamma Philip
Gracemma Alexander
Jooly C. Varkey
Leena C. Joseph
Molly Raju
Saramma Mammen
Shaji P. Mathew |
| 31st |
Chacko P. Varghese
Ramani A. Varghese
Sam John |
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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.
| 6th |
Mr. Reji Jacob & Mrs. Lucy Jacob |
| 10th |
Mr. Philip Mathen & Mrs. Annamma Philip |
| 16th |
Mr. Raju Varghese & Mrs. Molly Raju |
| 18th |
Mr. Varghese T. Varghese & Mrs. Anny Varghese |
| 27th |
Mr. James George & Mrs. Alice George |
| 29th |
Mr. Chacko P. Varghese & Mrs. Lovely Varghese |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| May 2nd |
Isa 45:1-8 |
James 1:19-27 |
Acts 4:32-36 |
Matt 25:31-46 |
| May 9th |
Gen 2:4-9 |
Rev 22:1-7 |
1 Pet 1:13-22 |
John 6:32-40 |
| May 16th |
Ezek 34:11-16 |
Heb 13:7-21 |
1 Pet 5:1-14 |
John 10:7-18 |
| May 23rd |
Isa 60:1-9 |
1 Petr 2:1-10 |
1 John 1:1-4 |
John 8:12-20 |
| May 30th |
Isa 6:1-8 |
Acts 2:1-13 |
Eph 5:15-21 |
John 16:5-15 |
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Area Prayer Meetings:
 | Marietta-Alpharetta Area: To be announced later. |
| Snellville-Loganville Area: May 16th Saturday at 7:00p at the residence
of Mr. & Mrs. Varghese Samuel, 5110 Huntshire Lane SW, Lilburn, GA 30047.
Tel:770-925-6362. |
| Tucker-Northlake Area: May 1st Saturday at 5:00p at the residence of Dr.
& Mrs. John Mathew, 142 Cedar Creek Drive, Dublin, GA 31021. Tel:478-275-8263. |
| Lawrenceville Area: May 15th Saturday at 7:00 pm at the residence of Mr. &
Mrs. Alexander Chacko, 2316 Hampton Park Dr., Buford, GA 30519. Tel: 678-376-3305. |
Sunday School:
Every Sunday at 9:15 am at the church.
Youth Fellowship:
May 8th Saturday at 7.00 pm (venue to be announced later)
Young Families Fellowship:
May 8th Saturday at 4.00 pm at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Thomas Varughese, 1757
Manor Brook Way, Snellville, GA 30078. Tel:770-736-5216.
Sevika Sangam:
| May 1st Saturday at 10:00 am at the residence of Mrs. Molly John, 582 Villa Drive,
Lilburn, GA 30047. Tel:770-935-7717. |
| May 9th Sunday at 9:15 am at the church. |
Edavaka Mission:
Bible study on Fridays at 7.00 pm at the church.
Choir Practice:
First and third Sunday at 9.15 a.m. and every Sunday after the service.
Announcements:
- Rev. V.T. John will be visiting our parish from May 29th-30th and will be with us as our
guest for the Choir Sunday celebrations on May 30th Sunday
- Sunday School Diocesan Board exams will be held on May 2nd Sunday
- Sunday refreshments will be assigned to members on an alphabetic order basis
(experimental). Please participate.
Birth
Congratulations to Mrs. & Mr.Geoji Thomas on the birth of their son Jeremy Geoji
Thomas on April 23rd 2004.
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| May 2nd |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| May 9th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (English) |
| May 16th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) |
| May 23rd |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise & Worship Service (English) |
| May 30th |
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: quizmaster@atlantamarthomachurch.com
English:
- Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus
- Jacob’s well
- Gamaliel
- Love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness and temperance
- Archangel Michael
- Unknown God
- The Incorruptable Crown, The crown of Righteousness, The crown of Life, The crown of
Glory
- To be with him, to send them to preach, to have power to heal the sick, to cast out
devils
- The anointed
- Carmel, Hermon, Mountain of Olives, Gilead, Ephraim
Malayalam:
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the June 2004 AMTC newsletter is May 26, 2004.
Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated. |
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