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June 2007
Volume 8, Issue 6 |
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. Quiz
7. The Existence of God
8. Worship Services
9. Deadline for article submission and Acknowledgement |
"Create in me a clean heart, O God" (Ps.51:10)
We have come closer of another month with various events
such as Episcopal Visit, Parish Day, Alabama VBS, Parish VBS, Music Night
etc. We have organized many programs related to these events.
Almighty god has abundantly blessed us; our parish,
our families and our community. When we look back, we have to remember
with a thankful heart, the ways that God guided us and blessed us. It is a
high time to evaluate where we stand.
From a small beginning we have grown to the level of a
full-fledged parish in 1993. We were also blessed with a sanctuary in July
2001 and a Parsonage in July 2004. We are growing in terms of
spirituality, mission, activities and finance. During the Parish Day, we
have to remember all those who have worked hard for the formation and
growth of our parish. Here we have to examine, how do we effectively
participate in the programs and needs of our parish.
King David was destined to rule the country, but was
broken within him. He thought that people in his country were wrong and
evil, but God helped him to understand that the evil comes from his
inside. This led to his confession and transformation, as we read in
Ps.51.The cleansing has to begin within us in order to begin it outside.
Our family, our church our society and our world, all need enormous
change, but it has to start within us. As we celebrate the parish day, let
us pray like King David: "create in me a clean heart, O God" and
yield ourselves to changes.
"An unexamined life is not worth living"
(Socrates)
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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.
| 1 |
Aby Pappachan
Susamma Abraham |
| 2 |
Elizabeth S. Thomas
Jean Thomas |
| 3 |
Susan Cherian |
| 4 |
Nayanna
Sabu Jacob |
| 5 |
Gabrielle
Varghese T. Varghese |
| 6 |
Jerin |
| 7 |
Ashley Jacob
John Mathew
Megan George
Selby
Shelly
Sherry |
| 8 |
Cherian Thomas
James
Simy |
| 9 |
Jenice
Mathews P. Kurian
Priya
Shaji Varghese |
| 10 |
Achamma R. Abraham
Anju |
| 11 |
Sheena
Sherina |
| 16 |
Ajith P. John |
| 17 |
Abigail Ann Joseph |
| 18 |
Agie
David
Roshni |
| 19 |
Tina |
| 20 |
Sibi Cherian |
| 22 |
Blessy Philip
R.P.George
Vibin |
| 24 |
Selvin Sibi Cherian |
| 25 |
Rachel Abraham |
| 28 |
Chacko C. Kurien |
| 27 |
Janeen
Mariamma Philip |
| 29 |
Abhishekh 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.
| 5 |
Mr. Thomas George &
Mrs. Sarah George |
| 7 |
Dr. Suku George &
Dr. Elizabeth George |
| 11 |
Rev. Abraham P. Varkey &
Mrs. Rachel Abraham |
| 13 |
Mr. Chacko Varkey &
Mrs. Jooly C. Varkey
Mr. Koshy Thomas &
Mrs. Sosama Thomas |
| 20 |
Mr. Philip P. Mathew &
Mrs. Mariamma Philip |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| June 3, Sun |
Joel. 2: 18-32 |
Acts. 1: 1-11 |
Gal. 5: 16-24 |
St. Mat. 28: 16-20 |
| June 10, Sun |
Gen. 18: 1-15 |
Eph. 2: 11-22 |
1 John. 5: 1-12 |
St. Mat. 3: 13-17 |
| Jun 17, Sun |
Ezek. 37: 1-14 |
Rom. 8: 1-17 |
Rom. 13: 8-14 |
St. John.14: 15-27 |
| Jun 24, Sun |
Mal. 3: 1-6 |
2 Cor. 5: 11-15 |
1 Pet. 2: 19-25 |
St. Mark. 6: 14-29 |
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Area Prayer Meetings:
 | Lawrenceville Area
Jun 16, Sat. 7.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Kannamala M. Thomas & Mrs. Leelamma Thomas
3469 Halcyon Way
Lawrenceville GA 30044
Jun 17, Sun 6.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Thomas Mathai & Mrs. Jessy Thomas
1580 Pinehurst View Dr
Grayson GA 30017
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| Tucker-Northlake Area
Jun 23, Sat. 7.00pm at the residence of
Mr. George John & Mrs. Lizy John
1125 Deleon Dr
Clarkston GA 30021
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| Marietta-Alpharetta Area
June 24, Sun. 6.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Ajith Mathew & Mrs. Priya Ajith
785 Milton Oaks Dr.
Alpharetta GA 30022
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Edavaka Mission:
| Every Friday 7:00pm at Church |
Savika Sanghom :
| Jun 2, Sat, 10.30am at the residence of
Mr. Thomas Mathew & Mrs. Anu Mathew
2610 Winterthur Main
Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
Youth Fellowship:
| Jun 1, Fri., 10.00am at the residence of
Mr. Robin & Ms. Ruby Thomas
C/O Mr. Abraham Thomas
565 Pinehurst View Dr
Grayson GA 30017
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Young Family Fellowship:
| June 9, Sat 5.30pm at the residence of
Mr. Sabu Abraham & Mrs. Leena Abraham
1402 Bromley Dr
Snellville GA 30078 |
Fasting Prayer
| June 30, Sat 10:30am at the Church |
Choir Practice:
| Every Sunday before and after the service. |
Episcopal Visit Program
| May 31, Thu 6.30 pm
Holy Communion service at Chattanooga |
| Jun 1, Fri. 10.00 am
Youth Meeting (Robin & Ruby Residence) |
| Jun 2, Sat. 10.30 am:
Savika Sangham (Mrs. Anu Mathew Residence)
7.30-9.30 pm : Parish Retreat
9.30-10.00pm: Pre-Marital Counseling |
| Jun 3, Sun 9-11.30 am:
Holy Communion (Mal.) First Communion Service
11.30-1.00 pm: Parish Day Celebration |
Special Programs in June
| Jun 11-15 Alabama VBS |
| Jun 21-23 Parish VBS |
| Jun 30 Fund Raising Music Night |
VBS 2007
"Lift Off -Soaring to new heights with God"
Schedule
Jun 21, Thu 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Jun 22, Fri 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Jun 23, Sat 10:00pm - 4:00pm
Classes will be for children from PreK-Grade 10
Registration fee: $10.00 per student Registration forms are available with
Sunday School teachers
Need sponsors for providing dinner / lunch / snacks to VBS participants. Parents
and well wishers of the children, please contact Mrs. Molly John for further
details.
As in the past, senior youths of our parish are making all the arrangements for
the successful conducting of the VBS under the guidance of our Sunday School
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Identify the Bible references from the gospel of St. John
1. The testimony of John the Baptist.
2. The gathering of His disciples.
3. The wedding of Cana.
4. The first visit of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem and Judea.
5. The mission to Samaria
6. The healing of the nobleman's son.
7. The healing of the lame man in Jerusalem.
8. Jesus' self-defense.
9. The feeding of the five thousand and the discourse on the Bread of
life.
10. Jesus at the Feat of Tabernacles.
11. The woman taken in adultery
12. The self-disclosure of Jesus Christ.
Please e-mail your answers to danielthampi@bellsouth.net or mail to
Dr. Thampi Daniel, 1438 Church Street, Apt# 606, Decatur, GA 30030. Tel/Fax: 404-687-9155 or 404-964-2974
Answers will appear in the next edition of the newsletter.
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Answers
for May Quiz
1. St. Luke: 18: 28-44
2. St. Luke: 19:45, 21:4
3. St. Luke: 21:5-38
4. St. Luke: 22:1-38
5. St. Luke: 22:39-53
6. St. Luke: 22:54, 23:25
7. St. Luke: 23:26-49
8. St. Luke: 23:50-56
9. St. Luke: 24: 1-12
10. St. Luke: 24:13-35
11. St. Luke: 24: 24, 24:36-43.
12. St. Luke: 24: 44-49 13. St. Luke: 24: 50-53
14. St. Luke has 24 Chapters, 1151 Verses.
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THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.
Hebrews 11:5-6
In the Bible nowhere attempts to prove or argue the existence of
God. "For he that cometh of God must believe that he is." The
existence of God is a fact taken granted by the writers of both Old and New
Testaments. "In the beginning God" (Gen. 1:1) The Bible opens by
announcing the sublime fact of God and His existence. There are arguments for
the existence of God; they are not conclusive, but are good food for the
thought.
1. The universal belief in God comes from within man. It is
innate in man, and comes from rational intuition.
2. The argument from "cause and effect". Everything
began owes its existence to a cause. We have a watch; for the watch must have a
watchmaker. We have a house; there must have a builder. We can see a creation;
then there must be a creator. This creation could not have come into existence
without an intelligent, personal Creator, or the alphabet could not produce a
book without an author.
3. The argument from anthropology. The man's moral and
intellectual nature argues for a moral and intellectual creator.
4. The Holy Bible and Jesus Christ that it reveals, His
virgin birth, His vicarious death and his bodily resurrection to Heaven - all of
this and much, much more argue for the existence of God and our eternal life in
Heaven
Next month: "THE PERSONALITY OF GOD."
-Dr. Thampi P. Daniel
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| June 3 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (Malayalam) |
| June 10 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (English) |
| June 17 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (Malayalam) |
| June 24 |
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 July 2007 AMTC newsletter is
June 21, 2007.
Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated. |
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