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July 2007
Volume 8, Issue 7 |
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 Personality of God
8. Worship Services
9. Deadline for article submission and Acknowledgement |
St. Thomas Day
Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God" John20: 28
The Indian Churches remember July3rd as the St. Thomas
Day. It is believed that apostle St. Thomas arrived in Kerala in AD 52.
His arrival marked the beginning of Christianity in India. He preached the
Gospel, laid the foundations of the Indian church and died as a martyr in
AD 72. He was a traveler a missionary and a church planter.
We called him a doubter because of the happenings in
the upper room on the first Easter evening. The rest believed; but Thomas
was not there. His doubts flowed from what the cross had achieved to Jesus
himself. Seven days later, in that same room, Jesus did for him what he
did for all his close friends. To Thomas he offered his hands and his side
(v.27), but Thomas had no need to touch. Now he knew.
Thomas faith, which had almost died, was now resurrected.
Because his faith had been renewed, he felt himself reborn. As Jesus was
raised from the dead, so Thomas was raised from his unbelief to become a
powerful missionary for his risen Lord.
St Thomas day reminds us the need of faithfulness to our
Lord and his mission. It also Challenges us to uphold the faith "My
Lord and my God", and missionary zeal of the founder of the church,
in this country and wherever we go. Let our church become "The
Atlanta Mar Thoma Missionary Church"
"Little things are little things, but faithfulness
in little things is a great thing"
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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 |
Christeena Johnson |
| 3 |
Joshua
Suresh |
| 4 |
Nancy
Thomas George Jr. |
| 7 |
Jacob Kuruvilla
Lenie |
| 5 |
Cijo |
| 10 |
Philip Chacko
Thomas Koshy |
| 11 |
Manoj C. Mathews
Steven |
| 12 |
Jithesh |
| 13 |
Annamma Jacob
Kuriakose George
N. K. George |
| 15 |
Sigi Cherian
Abraham Mathew
Jayce |
| 18 |
Merly Abraham |
| 16 |
Archit Philip
Jessica
Mable |
| 20 |
Johnson Yohannan
Shaun Jacob |
| 23 |
Anju Shajan
Jolly Mathew |
| 26 |
Koshy Thomas |
| 28 |
Jacob Mathew |
| 29 |
Janet Varghese
Satheesh Thomas |
| 30 |
Jessy Thomas
Princy
Susan Thomas |
| 31 |
Shervin
Thomas Philip |
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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.
| 2 |
Mr. Thomas Jacob &
Mrs. Elizhabeth Thomas |
| 9 |
Mr. George Joseph, JR. &
Mrs. Bidhu Joseph
Mr. Sigi Cherian &
Mrs. Smitha Sigi Cherian |
| 10 |
Mr. Aby Pappachan &
Mrs. Sheeba Pappachan
Mr. Jacob K. George &
Mrs. Alice |
| 11 |
Mr. Ranjan Jacob &
Mrs. Annamma Jacob |
| 12 |
Mr. Shaji P. Mathew &
Mrs. Neena Mathew |
| 14 |
Mr. Jacob Mathew &
Mrs. Aleyamma Jacob |
| 15 |
Mr. Geoji Thomas &
Mrs. Jessy Thomas
Dr. Thomas Varughese &
Dr. Juliet J. Thomas |
| 16 |
Mr. Roy Varghese &
Mrs. Annie Roy |
| 17 |
Mr. Abraham Mathew &
Mrs Saramma Mammen |
| 18 |
Mr. Abraham Thomas &
Mrs. Rosamma Thomas |
| 21 |
Mr. Sam Johnson &
Mrs. Sheila Johnson
Mr. V.S.Joseph &
Mrs. Mariamma Joseph |
| 24 |
Dr. Billy G. Chacko &
Mrs. Rashmi Chacko
Mr. Sasha Thomas &
Mrs. Kavith Thomas
Dr. Sunil Alexander &
Dr. Anna Alexander |
| 30 |
Mr. Vergis Johnson &
Mrs. Anita Johnson |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| July 1, Sun |
Exo. 36: 1-7 |
Acts. 5: 1-11 |
2Cor. 9: 6-15 |
St. Luke. 21: 1-4 |
| July 8, Sun |
Exo. 3: 1-12 |
Acts: 5:10-18 |
2 Tim. 4:1-5 |
St. John.21: 15-19 |
| July 15, Sun |
Micah. 6: 1-8 |
Col. 1: 9-23 |
1 Pet. 2: 1-12 |
St. Luke. 6: 27-36 |
| July 22, Sun |
Zep. 3: 14-20 |
Rom. 10: 1-15 |
2 John. 1-11 |
St. John. 20:11-18 |
| July 29, Sun |
Gen. 7: 8-16 |
1 Cor.12:12-27 |
Acts. 2: 37-47 |
St. John. 15: 1-12 |
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Area Prayer Meetings:
 | Snellville-Loganville Area
July14, Sat.7.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Renjan Jacob &
Mrs. Annamma Jacob
4093 Palace Ct.
Lilburn GA30047
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| Marietta-Alpharetta Area
July21, Sun.6.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Lenu Jacob &
Mrs. Elizabeth Jacob
1950 Barret Lakes Blvd NW #1144
Kennesaw GA 30144
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Edavaka Mission:
| Every Friday 7:00pm at Church |
Savika Sanghom :
| July14, Sat.10.30am at the residence of
Mr. Thomas George &
Mrs. Saramma George
5705 Beaver Road
Cumming GA 30040 |
Fasting Prayer
| July21, Sat.10.30 at the Church |
Choir Practice:
| Every Sunday before and after the service. |
Special Programs in July
| Out of Town Holy Communion Service
July22, Sun.4.00pm
C/o Mr. V. S. Joseph
130 Caressa Ct.
Greer SC 29650
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| Regional Youth Conference
July 26-29 at Camp Kaleo |
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Identify the Bible references from the gospel of St. John
1. The restoration of the man born blind.
2. Christ the good Shepherd.
3. The raising of Lazarus.
4. Jesus in Bethany and Jerusalem
5. The washing of feet.
6. The announcement of the betrayal.
7. The upper room discourse.
8. The great prayer.
9. The betrayal.
10. Jesus on trial before the Jews.
11. The ordeal before Pilate.
12. The crucifixion and burial.
13. The resurrection appearances.
14. St. John as _____ chapters, _____ verses.
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 June Quiz
1. St. John: 1:19-36
2. St. John: 1: 37-51
3. St. John: 2:1-11
4. St. John: 2: 12-3:36
5. St. John: 4: 1-42
6. St. John: 4:43-54
7. St. John: 5:1-16
8. St. John: 5:17-47
9. St. John: 6:1-71
10. St. John: 7:1-53
11. St. John: 8: 1-11
12. St. John: 8:12-59
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THE PERSONALITY OF GOD
I Thessalonians: 1:9
For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had
unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God:
The Bible reveals God as a personality. He is called "the living and true
God" One posing self consciousness and self determination. His personality
is shown in what He does, such as:
(1) God loves. "God so loved the world" John 3:16.
(2) God hates. "These six things doth the Lord hate". Pro.6:16.
(3) God cares. "He careth for you." 1 Pet. 5:7.
(4) God grieves. "It grieved Him at His heart". Gen. 6:6.
Only a personality can love, hate, care and grieve; therefore, God must be a
living eternal, personal being.
Next month: "THE NATURE OF GOD".
-Dr. Thampi P. Daniel
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| July 1 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (Malayalam) |
| July 8 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Praise &
Worship (Malayalam) |
| July 15 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service (Malayalam) |
| July 22 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Praise &
Worship and Holy Communion Service (English) |
| July 29 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service at Camp Kaleo (English) Ordinary service at Church (Malayalam |
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the August 2007 AMTC newsletter is
July 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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