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February 2005
Volume 6, 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. Deadline for article submission and Acknowledgement |
Theme For The Year 2005: Fellowship with God, self and others.
“The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the father, full of grace and
truth.” John 1:14
When Jesus came into this world and lived among the human beings, the people saw in Him the glory of the Eternal God. The life of Jesus was a revelation of the glory of God. His words, his actions, his reactions, and his very presence were a revelation of the glory of God. When Jesus healed the sick people, he was revealing the glory of God; when he ate with the sinners and tax collectors, he was revealing the glory of God; when he taught them through parables, he was revealing the glory of God, when he prayed for those who persecuted him, he was revealing the glory of God; and when he offered the thief on the cross an affirmation about the paradise, he was revealing the glory of God. Yes, everywhere and every moment he was revealing the glory of God.
If Jesus revealed the glory of God through his life, all Christians have to follow his foot steps and reveal God’s glory through our life and our very presence in this world. Through our words, actions, reactions, behaviors, stories, metaphors, relationships, conversations, patterns, and our very presence, we reveal who we are. Let us have a comparison and self reflection of what we reveal through our life everyday and what we ought to reveal through our life everyday, and see whether we come short of the glory of God. Who we think we are is different from what others think who we are. What others say about us is very important because it helps us to look into areas which we are unaware of and less mindful of. Whether we accept it or not, we live continuously in relationship with others (positive and negative relationships), and others help us condition our lives, attitudes and behaviors. Therefore, on one side, the glory of God that others reveal through their lives will help us grow spiritually and on the other side, the glory of God that we reveal through our lives will help others grow spiritually. Spiritual death also could happen because of wrong revelations. Beware of what we really reveal everyday.
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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 |
| 2nd |
Mariamma George
Saramma Thomas |
| 3rd |
Anu Mathew
Gijo
Vinay |
| 4th |
Blesen
Mariamma Abraham
Thomas George Sr. |
| 6th |
Jaison
Zachary |
| 8th |
Sabu Thomas |
| 9th |
Asha
Benny |
| 10th |
Oomman Thomas
Susan Abraham |
| 12th |
Reji Samuel
Vincent |
| 13th |
Anil |
| 14th |
Josh
Varghese Ninan |
| 15th |
Mathew Samuel
Reema
Shruthi
Tyson |
| 17th |
Jaison |
| 18th |
Christan
Gibin
Jeani
Mintu
Philip Joseph |
| 19th |
Jubin |
| 20th |
Bobby C. George
Susan Varghese |
| 22nd |
Joshy Jacob |
| 23td |
Sapna |
| 24th |
Linda John
Livya
Sheeba Pappachan |
| 25th |
Mathew Varghese
Sajitha
Sean |
| 26th |
Sagin K. Mamman
Sean |
| 27th |
Thomas Jacob |
| 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 |
| 12th |
Mr.Sam John & Mrs.Ansu Susan Ninan |
| 20th |
Mr.Varghese Samuel & Mrs.Susan Varghese |
| 23rd |
Mr.Joseph Jones & Mrs.Aleyamma Jones |
| 26th |
Mr.Varghese A. Chacko & Mrs.Ramani A. Varghese |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| Feb 6th |
Isa 58: 1-14 |
Acts 3: 1-10 |
James 5:7-16 |
John 2:1-11 |
| Feb13th |
Zech 13:1-9 |
Heb 10:1-10 |
1John 1:5-10 |
Mark 1:40-45 |
| Feb 20th |
1King 17:17-24 |
Acts 9:26-35 |
Col 1:1-14 |
Mark 2:1-12 |
| Feb 27th |
Job 42:1-10 |
1Pet 4:12-19 |
2Cor 12:1-10 |
Matt 15:21-28 |
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Announcements:
- Diocesan Sunday: This will be celebrated on March 6th Sunday. Rev. Alexander Tharakan from South Florida will be visiting our church that week end for the pulpit change program arranged by the diocese.
- There will be a Holy Communion service in Birmingham (Alabama) on Feb 12th Saturday. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the service.
- The centenary celebrations of the Mar Thoma Sunday School Samajam will be held at Maramon on Feb 12th Saturday (the day before the beginning of Maramon Convention). Kindly pray for the
Samajam.
Area Prayer Meetings:
Lawrenceville Area:
 | Feb 19th Saturday at 6.30 pm at the residence of Mrs.& Mr. Chacko P. Varghese (Biju & Lovely), 1050 Charter Club Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Tel: 770-682-5551. |
| Feb 26th Saturday at 6.30 pm at the residence of Mrs.& Mr. John C. Pappachen (Pappachen and Chachey), 1867 Prospect View Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Tel: 770-682-2060. |
Snellville/Loganville Area:
| Feb 5th Saturday at 6.30 pm at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Joseph Jones (Thankachen and Molly), 1575 Pinehurst view drive, Grayson 30017. Tel:770-736-3036. |
Northlake/Tucker Area:
| Feb 20th Sunday 6.00 pm at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. John Thomas (John and Gracy), 1310 Dogwood Lane, Tucker, GA 30084. Tel: 770-270-1888. |
Marietta Area:
| To be announced later. |
Sunday School:
Every Sunday at 9.15 am at the church.
Youth Fellowship:
To be announced later.
Young Families Fellowship:
Feb 5th Saturday at 4.00 pm at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Bobby C. George (Bobby and Swopna), 2220 Summit Oaks Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Tel:678-985-8188.
Sevika Sangam:
To be announced later.
Edavaka Mission:
Bible study meetings on Friday evenings at 7.30 pm, at the church or members’ houses.
Choir Practice:
Every Sunday before and after the service.
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| Feb 6th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)
Beginning of the Lent season |
| Feb 13th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service
(English)
Maramon convention begins |
| Feb 20th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Holy Communion Service
(Malayalam)
Maramon convention ends |
| Feb 27th |
Sunday |
10:00 AM |
Praise and Worship Service (English) |
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the March 2005 AMTC newsletter is
February 23, 2005.
Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated. |
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