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August 2006
Volume 7, Issue8 |
From the Desk of Rev.
Abraham P. Varkey
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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.
Quiz 8. Hindrance to prayer 9. Deadline for article submission and Acknowledgement |
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge" Prov. 1:7
Dearly beloved in Christ,
By the middle of this month schools and colleges
will be opened after summer holidays. May the new academic year be a
happy, joyful, and enriching for all students. I wish all students every
success.
People engage in education for different purpose. Some
do it to acquire wealth, get fame or just to collect more information.
Here, we are reminded that wisdom does not come automatically. We need to
have the fear/devotion to God. The reason behind this affirmation is that
wisdom comes from God and it is God's gift to us.
What is the prime aim of education? It is to bring out
the dormant and hidden talents of the students. It should aim the
harmonious development of the physical, spiritual, emotional and
intellectual potentials of the person. The unbalanced growth of the one
among them will cause harmful effects. Intellectual, emotional, spiritual
and physical qualities should be given equal importance in
education.
Education should be student oriented. Development of
the good qualities is more important than the mere learning of data.
Education should help in preserving the health of the character. The
students should be trained to use the acquired knowledge in daily life.
Unfortunately, the present education system is unable to equip the
students to face the challenges of the work-a-day-life. It is like
painting on a snow flake which will melt before the sun. So it requires a
sea-change to bring up a new generation capable of responding to the
realities of life. This is the challenge of higher education, especially
through Christian agencies.
"The first duty of a university is to teach wisdom not trade;
character, not technicalities" -Winston Churchill |
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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.
| 2nd |
Chris Johnson |
| 3rd |
Michael |
| 5th |
Nisha |
| 6th |
Rejish |
| 5th |
Molly John |
| 6th |
John Manaloor |
| 10th |
Aleyamma Mathew |
| 13th |
Jerrin |
| 17th |
Billy G. Chacko |
| 18th |
Mathew P. Abraham |
19th |
Anna
Annie Roy |
| 21st |
Rebecca |
| 22nd |
Arlene |
| 23rd |
Mariamma Joseph |
| 25th |
Amit
Philip P. Mathew |
| 28th |
Jency
Jobcy
Tina |
| 29th |
Joseph Varughese |
| 30th |
Leena Abraham |
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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.
| 1st |
Mr. Sibi Cherian &
Mrs. Susan Cherian |
| 8th |
Dr. Joshy Jacob &
Mrs. Sosa Jacob |
| 10th |
Mr. Joseph B. Kurien &
Mrs. Leena C. Joseph
Mr. Philip Chacko &
Mrs. Sosamma Philip |
| 15th |
Mr. Simon Thomas &
Mrs. Leni Thomas |
| 17th |
Mr. Jacob K. Thomas &
Mrs. Sebi Thomas |
| 22nd |
Mr. Santhosh Thomas &
Mrs. Rachel S. Thomas |
| 27th |
Mr. Thomas Koshy &
Mrs. Sheena Thomas |
| 28th |
Mr. John K. Varghese &
Mrs. Molly John |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| Aug 6, Sun |
Ex 24:12-18 |
Heb. 12:18-29 |
2Pet.1:16-21 |
St. Mark 9:2-8 |
| Aug 13, Sun |
Dan. 3:1-18 |
Rev.21:22-27 |
James 5:1-6 |
St. Luke 6:20-31 |
| Aug 20, Sun |
Isa. 6:1-11 |
Rev. 21:1-7 |
1Thes.4:13-18 |
St. Mat. 24:3-14 |
| Aug 27, Sun |
Gen. 35:1-15 |
Rev. 3:14-22 |
2Tim.3:10-17 |
St. Mat. 23:1-12 |
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Area Prayer Meetings:
Snellville/Loganville Area:
 | August: To be announced later |
September:
| Sep 2, Saturday 7:00pm at the residence of
Mr. Sabu Abraham & Mrs. Leena Abraham
1402 Bromley Drive
Snellville GA 30078
Tel: 770-972-9761 |
Lawrenceville Area:
| To be announced later. |
Northlake/Tucker Area:
| Aug 13, Sunday 7:00 pm at the residence of
Mr. Joseph Varghese & Mrs. Gracy Varghese
1421 Drayton Woods Dr
Tucker GA 30084
Tel: 678-406-9129 |
Marietta - Alpharetta Area:
| To be announced later |
Sunday School:
| Sunday school classes for the school year 2006-2007 will be starting on
Aug 20, Sunday. |
| Competitions for Sunday school students. The following competitions
for Sunday school students is scheduled to be conducted on September 3,
Sunday.
· Bible Memory Verses (All Groups)
· Bible Story Telling (Pre-school & Primary)
· Elocution (U. Primary, J. High, S. High)
Students are grouped as shown below.
Pre-School Age
3-5 Nursery & KG
Primary
Age 6-8 Grades 1-3
Upper Primary Age
9-11 Grades 4-6
Junior High Age
12-14 Grades 7-9
Senior High Age
15-18 Grades 10-12
Guidelines/Rules:
· Bible memory verses contest will be oral for the pre-school and
primary groups and one hour writing for all other groups.
· New International Version (NIV) will be used for all the reference
purposes.
· Topic for elocution is OBEDIENCE and every contestant is allowed
to speak for a maximum of 5 Minutes.
Please contact Mr. Kuriakose George, Sunday School Headmaster for more
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Youth Fellowship:
| Aug 19, Sat 2:00pm at the residence of
Robin Abraham & Ruby Abraham
C/o Mr. Abraham Thomas
565 Pinehurst View Dr
Grayson GA 30017
Tel: 770-985-3038 |
Young Families Fellowship &
Yuvajana Sakhyam picnic:
| Joint Picnic of Young Family Fellowship and Yuvajana Sakhyam will be held
on
Aug 26, Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Please contact the picnic coordinators Mr. Shaji P. Mathew or Mr. Thomas
Koshy for more details. All are invited to come and have fun and
fellowship at this event. |
Sevika Sangam:
| Aug 19, Sat 10:00 am at the residence of
Mrs. Leelamma Thomas
2469 Halcyon Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Tel:678-442-0024 |
Edavaka Mission:
| Aug 4, Friday 7:30 pm at the residence of
Dr. Joshy Jocab & Mrs. Sosa Jacob
1198 Olde Hinge way
Snellville GA 30078
Tel: 770-978-9026 |
Choir Practice:
| Every Sunday before and after the service. |
Other Announcements:
| New School Year Student Dedication:
New school year student dedication will be held on Aug 13, Sunday during the
Holy Communion service. Parents are encouraged to prepare their children to
attend this service. |
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Identify the Bible references.
Subject: Love for God
1. Be careful to love Lord.
2. Choose to love Lord.
3. Desire only God.
4. God brings good to those who love Him.
5. God first loved us.
6. God gives us spirit of love.
7. God pours His love in our Hearts.
8. Lord protects those who love Him.
9. Love God, most important law.
10. Love God with whole heart and soul.
11. Love means doing what God commands.
12. Pharases neglect love of God.
Please e-mail your answers to danielthampi@bellsouth.net or mail to
Dr. Thampi Daniel, 1438 Church Street, Apt# 606, Decatur, GA 30030.
Answers will appear in the next edition of the newsletter.
Answers
for July Quiz
1. Proverbs 22:24
2. Proverbs 12:26
3. Proverbs 27:10
4. Proverbs 27:9
5. Proverbs 18:24.
6. 1 Samuel 20:42.
7. Matthew 11:19.
8. Amos 3:3.
9. John 15:13
10. Proverbs 14:20.
11. Proverbs 27:6
12. Proverbs 16:28
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1 Peter: 3:7. "Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to
knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being
heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered."
When prayers are not answered, you should examine yourself in the light of
God's word. If you find anything not pleasing to God ask for forgiveness that
your prayers may be answered. (1 John 1:9).
- An unharmonious relationship between husband and wife will hinder prayer
(1 Peter: 1-7)
- Selfishness will hinder prayer (James 4:3)
- An unforgiving spirit will hinder prayer (Matt.5:22,24) Many Christians go
without answers to prayer because they have wronged others; or have been
wronged, and have failed to humble themselves and seek reconciliation.
- Unbelief will hinder prayer (james1:6,7; Heb. 11:6)
- Known sin in the heart will hinder prayer (Isa. 59:1,2 and Psalms. 66:18)
When you pray, go to God in all humility. Ask Him to revel anything in your
life that is not pleasing to Him. Then judge it: confess it; calling it by
name and forsake it. Pray in all simplicity and earnestness, believing, and
God will hear and answer
NEXT MONTH: DOES GOD ANSWER ALL PRAYERS?
-Dr. Thampi P. Daniel.
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| Aug 6 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Worship Service (Malayalam) |
| Aug 13 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (English)
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| Aug 20 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (Malayalam) |
| Aug 27 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Praise &
Worship and Holy Communion Service (English)
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the September 2006 AMTC newsletter is
August 17th, 2006.
Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated. |
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