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 NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Area Prayer Meetings:

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October Quiz

Identify the Bible references.
Questions are from St. Matthew Chapter 1-15

1. Genealogy of Christ. 
2. Birth of Jesus Christ. 
3. Visit of the wise men. 
4. Flight to Egypt. 
5 Residence at Nazareth. 
6. The forerunner of Jesus Christ 
7. The Baptism of Jesus Christ. 
8. Temptation of Jesus Christ. 
9. Residence established at Capernaum. 
10. Call of four disciples. 
11. Mission of the Twelve. 
12. Kingdom parables.

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 September Quiz

1. 1Timothy 4:12
2. Ephesians 5:2; 1 Timothy 1:5 
3. Luke 10:25-37 
4. Proverbs 17:9 
5. 1Corinthians 16:14 
6. 1Thessalonians 1:3 
7. Romans 12:9, 10. 
8. Galatians 5: 22. 
9. John 15:12, 13 
10. 2 Peter 1:7 
11. Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:13,14 
12. 1 Corinthians 14:1.

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THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

 St. John: 16: 7-8:

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: forif I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
 In instructing His disciples, regarding the coming of the Holy Spirit, Jesus said, " If I go not away the Comforter will not unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you. And when he is come, He will .. 
(1) Convict men of the sin of unbelief ( John 16:9) 
(2) Convict men that Jesus is the righteousness of God. (Rom 1: 3,4) 
(3) Convict men that the power of Satan has been broke. (John: 16:11) 
(4) Regenerate the believer. (John: 3:5; Titus: 3:5) 
(5) Indwell the believer. (1 Cor. 6:19,20) 
(6) Seal the believer. (Eph.1: 13,14) 
(7) Baptize the believer ( Acts. 1:5, 1 Cor.12:13) 
(8) Infill the believer (Eph. 5:18) 
(9) Empower the believer ( Acts: 1:8) 
(10) Lead the believer ( Gal: 5: 16-18) 
(11) Administer spiritual gifts to the believer (1Cor. 12: 1-11) 

The Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost, to remain with the church until it is complete and presented to the Lord Jesus at His coming. Just as Jesus Christ finished the work He came to do in the flesh, so the Holy Spirit will finish the work He came to do in the Church. 
Next month: THE FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

-Dr. Thampi P. Daniel.

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The Last Supper -Leonardo da Vinci

        Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most remarkable human being ever lived. From childhood he attracted attention because of his passion for learning. Leonardo lived from 1452 to 1519. He was an outstanding painter, sculptor, and architect. He designed bridges, highways, weapons, costumes, and scientific instruments. He invented the diving bell and tank and designed flying machines. He was a handsome man with muscles so powerful to bend iron and tame wild horses. But he was tender hearted that he would purchase little caged birds just for the pleasure of setting them "free" again. He enjoyed "Origami" an ancient art of paper folding. He became an expert in every field that interested him. 
       Leonardo holds a unique place in the history of art. He was brought up in Florence, Italy, where he lived until he was 24. At 15 he entered the studio of Verocchio. After studying a problem, he made many sketches to help him to find a solution. He believed in solving difficult problems. 
       By the time Leonardo was 20 years old, he became a master painter. His work had a great influence on other painters. One of the Leonardo's greatest work "The Last Supper" was painted in Milan when he was 23 years old. He was hired by Duke of Milan, a musician and a painter. After several days Duke complained, Leonardo spent much time doing nothing. After nagging Leonardo for months, he gave Duke an answer. He said that 13 people at the supper he could not finish two heads: that of Christ, because he could not imagine the beauty of his grace, and that of cunning face of Judas, who hold the money- bag and look at Jesus in alarm.
        "The Last Supper" scene is the night of the Passover supper in a small upper room in a house in Jerusalem. Jesus was surrounded by His disciples and breaking the bread of their farewell meal. Christ is the central figure and each disciple is expressing his feelings in his own way. Each gesture represents an individual type of character and the central figure creating unity as the motive of the scene.
        At the masters right sits John the beloved in broken-hearted in silence. Peter leans toward touching John's shoulder, it seems urging him to ask the master who the traitor is? Behind Peter is Andrew with raised head then James at the end Bartholomew.
        At the left of Christ is Thomas who went to India to preach the Gospel with raised hand and a finger, seeming to say, "Lord, is it I?" Philip with compassion and regret in his face seems to say, "Thou sees my heart, Lord is it I?" We see fear and doubt in the faces of James, Matthew, Thaddeus, Simon and other disciples. 
       We are touched by the face of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, sad, submissive and forgiving. It seems Jesus was hopeful that Judas might even repent for his actions before it is too late. In one hand, with palm downward seems to say "If it be possible, let this cup pass from me". Leonardo spent several months to bring glory in Jesus' face and left it in his own mind incomplete. 
       Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" is nearly lost and it's history is a sad one. After few years it's beauty began to fade. During napoleon's invasion with this picture in the wall, soldiers used this hall as a military camp. It is said that soldiers amused themselves by throwing bricks at this beautiful master piece, "The Last Supper". 
For more information, please read the following books from the public library. 1. Ernest Raboff, "Leonardo da Vinci, Art for Children" 
2. Jaroslav, Pelikan, "The Illustrated Jesus Through the Centuries", 1997 
3. Owen Chadwick, "A History of Christianity", 1995 
4. Cynthia Pearl Maus, "Christ and the Fine Arts" 

- Mr. Philip Chacko (Raju)

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