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April 2006
Volume 7, Issue4 |
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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 |
Forgiveness and Freedom
Rom 5: 19
A man named John
Lancaster and nine of his companions were lying in prison awaiting
execution. While waiting for the dreaded day of death, they were visited
by a woman called Sarah Peters, who led them to Christ. The day of
execution came and they were taken to the venue of execution through the
streets of London. There was no hope, yet they were full of hope. They
were experiencing freedom of forgiveness amidst the turmoil of
hopelessness. They were about to be executed, yet they enjoyed freedom
within themselves as they have confessed all their sins and sought
forgiveness from God through Christ. Their last journey with this inner
freedom motivated many to believe in Jesus.
What Christ offers on the cross
is inner freedom that comes through forgiveness, amidst of turmoil and
failure in our life. Through Jesus' death we have forgiveness of sin and
through faith in Him we have freedom from the curse of sin (which is
judgment and condemnation). A new humanity is created in Christ through
His obedience on the cross. Through obedience we participate in that new
humanity. Freedom of forgiveness and freedom through obedience are key
factors in Christian life and Jesus provides us with both. On the cross he
celebrated freedom and offered forgiveness. Now it is our turn to
celebrate that in our life. Let this years lent and Passion Week
observances provide us with an opportunity to experience the freedom 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.
| 4th |
Ms. Annie
Dr. Suku George
Mr. Thomas Mathai |
| 5th |
Ms. Reeja Jacob |
| 6th |
Mr. Alex
Dr. Juliet J. Thomas
Ms. Neethu |
| 7th |
Mr. John
Mr. Shibu Joykutty |
| 8th |
Ms. Sheena |
| 11th |
Mr. Jensen
Ms. Rinu Sarah Sabu |
| 13th |
Mrs. Mariamma Johnson |
| 14th |
Ms. Pearl
Mr. Tobin Varghese |
| 17th |
Ms. Anu |
| 19th |
Mrs. Chitralekha Thomas
Ms. Jocelyn
Ms. Zerine |
| 20th |
Mr. Abel
Mrs. Mariamma Kurien
Mr. Sony |
| 22nd |
Mr. Abraham |
| 23rd |
Mr. Jeremy Geoji Thomas
Mrs. Rashmi Chacko
Mrs. Sheila Johnson |
| 25th |
Mrs. Sarah George |
| 26th |
Ms. Christina |
| 27th |
Ms. Merin |
| 29th |
Mrs. Chinnamma Thomas
Mr. Jibin
Ms. Mary
Mr. Samuel Thomas |
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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.
| 5th |
Mr. Abraham Abraham &
Mrs. Mariamma Abraham |
| 11th |
Mr. Thomas Mathai &
Mrs. Jessy Thomas |
| 17th |
Mr. Philip Mathew &
Mrs. Aleyamma Mathew |
| 18th |
Mr. Rajan Abraham &
Mrs. Achamma Abraham |
| 21st |
Mr. Joy Varghese &
Mrs. Rajamma Varghese |
| 26th |
Mr. Abraham Varghese &
Mrs. Aleyamma Abraham |
| 27th |
Mr. John Thomas &
Mrs. Gracy John Thomas |
| 28th |
Mr. Manoj C. Mathews &
Mrs. Anitha Mathews |
| 29th |
Mr. Benny George &
Mrs. Jessy B. George |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| April 2, Sun |
Isa 42:1-9 |
Acts 16:19-34 |
2 Cor11:18-28 |
Mark10:46-52 |
| April 7, Fri |
Num 21:1-10 |
1Cor 1:18-31 |
Gal 6:11-16 |
Mark 10:32-34 |
| April 9, Sun |
Zach 9:9-17 |
Eph 2:11-22 |
Col 1: 15-24 |
John 12:12-19 |
| April 10, Mon |
Lev 2:1-16 |
Acts 13:26-43 |
Mat 22:1-14 |
Isa 63:7-19 |
| April 11, Tue |
Isa 52:1-15 |
Acts 13:44-52 |
Mat 23:13-39 |
Num 21:1-16 |
| April 12,Wed |
Isa 28:14-29 |
Col 1:9-22 |
Lev 16:1-28 |
Mat 25:1-13 |
| April 13, Thu |
Ex 12:1-28 |
Heb 9:1-15 |
1 Cor11:23-34 |
Mat 26:17-30 |
| April 14, Fri |
Dan 2:26-45 |
1Thess2:1-12 |
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Mat 27:57-61 |
| April 16, Sun |
2King4:27-37 |
1Cor 15: 1-20 |
Col 3:1-11 |
Luke 24:1-12 |
| April 23, Sun |
Job 19:1-27 |
Acts 9:1-18 |
2 Tim 2:1-13 |
John 20:19-29 |
| April 30, Sun |
1King19:1-16 |
Rev 2:1-7 |
Phil 1:8-18 |
John 21:1-14 |
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Achen's Sendoff Meeting:
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Apr 23, Sunday after the Service |
Area Prayer Meetings:
Snellville/Loganville Area:
| Apr 15, Saturday 7:00pm at the residence of Mrs
& Mr. Thomas Mathai (Ruby & Jessy)
1580 Pinehurst View Dr
Grayson GA 30017
Tel. 770-736-3754 |
Lawrenceville Area:
| To be announced later. |
Northlake/Tucker Area:
| To be announced later. |
Marietta - Alpharetta Area:
| To be announced later. |
Sunday School:
| Every Sunday after worship service, except April 16th and 23rd. |
Youth Fellowship:
| Apr 8, Saturday 4:00 pm at the church |
Young Families Fellowship:
| Apr 8, Saturday 7:00pm at the residence of Mrs & Dr. Joshy Jacob (Joshy
& Mini)
1198 Olde Hinge Way
Snellville GA 30078
770-978-9026 |
Yuvajana Sakhyam:
| Apr 15, Saturday 4.00 pm at the residence of Mrs & Mr. Johnson
Yohannan (Johnson & Ruby)
384 Cherington Lane
Lawrenceville GA 30044
Tel. 678-377-7606 |
| There will be a quiz program in this meeting based on Genesis Chapters
1-5. |
Sevika Sangam:
| Apr 8, Saturday 10:00am at the church |
Edavaka Mission:
| Every Friday 7.00 pm at the church.. |
Choir Practice:
| Every Sunday before and after the service. |
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April Quiz
THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST.
Identify Bible reference for the following topics:
1. Appointed to preach the Gospel to the poor…
2. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever
believeth in me should not abide in darkness...
3. For when we were yet without strength, in due time
Christ died for the ungodly...
4. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the
prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill...
5. Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered
unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom…
6. Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver
us from this present evil world, according to the will
of God and our Father...
7. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shall call
his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins...
8. Whis is come unto you, as it is in the world; and
bring forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and
knew the grace of God in truth...
9. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all
wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms and Hymns and spiritual
songs, singing with Grace in your hearts to the Lord...
10. But when they departed from Perga, came to An-ti-och
in Pi-sid-i-a, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down…
Please e-mail your answers to danielthampi@optonline.net or mail to
Dr. Thampi
Daniel, 1438 Church Street, Apt# 606, Decatur, GA 30030
Answers will be in the next edition of the newsletter.
Answers
to March Quiz
1. Daniel in the Lion's den... Daniel 6:22
2. Dead man revived by touching Elisha's bones... 2 King 13:21
3. Fifty men destroyed by God's fire...... 2 King 1:10
4. God divides sea... Ex. 14:13-22.
5. Jonah swallowed by great fish,... Jonah 1:17
6. Lord appeared in burning bush... Ex. 3:2
7. Lot's wife became pillar of salt... Gen. 19:26
8. Miraculous perception of Angles... 2 King 6:17
9. Moses' staff became snake... Ex. 4:3-5
10. Shansrach, Meshach and Abednego in furnace..Daniel 3:19-20
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Farewell to Achen and Family
Our Achen Rev. Simon Behanan and
Kochamma Mrs. Shirley Behanan are returning to India this month after his 5
years of ministry and doctoral studies in the United States. Achen will be
continuing his ministry in Kerala as the director of Mochana, Manganam, Kottayam.
Mochana is the de-addiction and counseling center for the rehabilitation and
development of drug and alcohol addicts.
Achen have given leadership to our
church activities for the last 5 years. We as a church acknowledge and
appreciate all the guidance and directions Achen gave us over the years. During
Achen's tenure we have crossed several milestones and made progress in several
areas. Achen's leadership in building the Atlanta area ecumenical fellowship is
commendable. He will always be remembered as the first resident achen of Atlanta
Marthoma Church.
Kochamma was an active member of
several of our church organizations. Kochamma's presence in choir and Sevika
Sanghom are well noted and we acknowledge and thank you for all your fellowship.
Thank you Achen and family for
your love, dedication, and ministry.
You will be missed
We wish you well and success for all your future engagements
in the ministry.
Bon Voyage
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| April 2nd |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Praise and
Worship Service (Malayalam)
Faith that overcomes crisis |
| April 7th |
Friday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (Malayalam)
40th Friday (Nalpatham Noyambu) |
| April 9th |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (English)
Palm Sunday - Hosanna- Jesus the Prince of Peace |
| April10th |
Monday |
7:00 pm |
Sandhya
Namaskaram |
| April 11th |
Tuesday |
7:00 pm |
Sandhya
Namaskaram |
| April 12th |
Wednesday |
7:00 pm |
Sandhya
Namaskaram |
| April 13th |
Thursday |
7:00 pm |
Sandhya
Namaskaram & Malayalam Holy Communion Service
Passover - The Celebration of Salvation |
| April 14th |
Friday |
6:00 pm |
Good Friday
Service |
| April 16th |
Sunday |
8:00 am |
Holy Communion
service (Malayalam)
Easter - End of great lent |
| April 23rd |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (Malayalam) |
| April 30th |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Praise and
Worship Service (English) |
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the May 2006 AMTC newsletter is
April 15th, 2006.
Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated. |
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