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June 2008
Volume 9, 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 Church its Worship and Work
8. Worship Services
9. Deadline for article submission and Acknowledgement |
BE SALT
“You are the salt of the earth.” (Mat.5: 13a)
Jesus was a master of using ordinary things to illustrate
spiritual realities. Jesus used the image of salt to describe how His
disciples are to live in the world and to be distinct. As salt purifies,
preserves and penetrates, the disciples are called to serve as salt in the
world to purify, preserve and penetrate other believers for the glory of
God.
Jesus saw his followers as being distinct. He called them
“the salt of the earth”. Salt was a valuable commodity in the ancient
world. Before the days of refrigeration, salt was the most common means of
preserving meat and other perishable foods. Salt has a way of slowing down
the process of spoiling. Christians are called to have that same kind of
effect in this world. Our presence is to slow down the corrosive, spoiling
effects of sin, not only in terms of spiritual sin but also including
structural sin.
Dr. Liza Markus, born in Italy, came to India at the
age of 39 and served as a medical doctor in Wagomon, a rural village in
Kerala. As a medical doctor she followed all simplicity in life. Later Dr.
Liza became the part of the life experience of the poor people of that
village. As an angel of the Lord, she was familiar with the heartbeats and
heartaches of the ordinary people. At the age of 66,she was taken to the
eternal home. As a salty Christian she made others thirsty for Jesus. Are
you ready to follow her footsteps to make others thirsty for Jesus?
“Called to salt and light in the world
Called to preserve and to shine
Called to reflect the glory of God Oh!
What a calling is mine”!
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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 |
Elezabeth S. Thomas |
| 3 |
Susan Cherian |
| 4 |
Nayanna Thomas
Sabu Jacob |
| 5 |
Varghese T. Varghese |
| 6 |
Jerin Varughese
Thara Kurien |
| 7 |
Ashley A. Jacob
John Mathew
Megan George
Selby Abraham
Shelly Abraham
Sherry Abraham |
| 8 |
Cherian Thomas
James J. Johnson
Simy Mathew |
| 9 |
Jenice C. Varkey Mathews P. Kurian Priya
Johnson
Shaji Varghese |
| 10 |
Achamma R. Abraham Anju Easaw |
| 11 |
Sheena Phiip
Sherina Thomas |
| 12 |
Christie Joseph |
| 17 |
Abigail A. Joseph |
| 18 |
Agie George
David George
Roshni Thomas |
| 19 |
Tina Jones |
| 20 |
Sibi Cherian |
| 22 |
Blessy Philip
R.P. George
Vibin Thomas |
| 23 |
Joshua S. Varghese |
| 24 |
Selvin S. Cherian |
| 25 |
Rachel Abraham |
| 28 |
Chacko C. Kurien |
| 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
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| 20 |
Mr. Philip P. Mathew &
Mrs. Mariamma Philip |
| 28 |
Mr. Abraham T. Ninan &
Mrs. Anitha E. Ninan |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| Jun 1, Sun |
Pro 2:1-12 |
Rom 11:25-36 |
James 3:13-18 |
St.Luke 2:41-52 |
| Jun 8, Sun |
Lev 25:8-25 |
Rom 8:18-25 |
Rev 22:1-7 |
St.John 1:1-12 |
| Jun 15, Sun |
1King 19:11-18 |
2 Cor3:l-11 |
Heb 1:1-14 |
St. Mark 12:1-11 |
| Jun 22, Sun |
2 Kings 2:l-15 |
Phil 2:12-18 |
1 Pet 4:12-19 |
St.Luke 14:25-33 |
| Jun 29, Sun |
Joshua 1:1-9 |
Gal 2:1-10 |
1 Peter 2:1-10 |
St.Mark 6:7-13 |
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Area Prayer Meetings:
 | Snellville-Loganville Area
June 7, Sat. 7.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Chacko Varkey & Mrs. Jooly Varkey
611 Catamont Way
Lilburn GA 30047
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| Lawrenceville Area
June 21, sat.7.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Joseph Jones & Mrs. Molly Jones
Pine Hurst View Dr
Grayson GA 30017
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| Marietta - Alpharetta Area
June 8, Sun.5.00pm at the residence of
Dr. Suku George & Dr. Elizabeth George
4370 Dunmore Road
Marietta GA 30068 |
| Common Prayer
June 29 Sun. 6.00pm at the residence of
Rev. Abraham P. Varkey & Mrs. Rachel Abraham
1548 Fair Oaks Lane
Snellville GA 30078 |
Fasting Prayer
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June 28, Sat.10.30am at the Church |
Edavaka Mission:
| Every Friday 7.00 pm at the Church/residences |
Choir Practice:
| Every Sunday before and after the service. |
Sunday School:
| Every Sunday after the Service |
Sevika Sangham:
| June 21, Sat.10.30am at the residence of
Mr. Kuriakose George & Mrs. Jolly Kuriakose
2434 Stan Crest Ln
Lawrenceville GA 30044 |
Youth Fellowship :
| June 21 Sat.2.30 pm at the residence of
Ms. Tina Varghese
C/O Mr. Varghese A. Chacko & Remani Varghese
2870 Townly Circle
Doraville GA 30340 |
Special Programs
| Alabama VBS June 8-15 |
| Parish VBS June 26-28 |
Identify the Bible references from the book of Genesis.
1. The Story of Abraham and Abimelech.
2. The birth of Isaac son of Abraham.
3. Hagar and Ishmael want away from the House of Abraham.
4. The great covenant at Beer-sheba.
5. Abraham commanded to offer his son Isaac.
6. The Abrahamic covenant confirmed.
7. The relatives of Abraham.
8. The death and burial of Sarah, wife of Abraham.
9. Rebekah was chosen as a wife for Isaac.
10. The meetings of Isaac and Rebekah
11. The death and burial of Abraham.
12. Esau sells his birthright
Answers will be in the next edition of the newsletter.
Please E-Mail your answers before June 20, 2008 to :
danielthampi@bellsouth.net or mail to: PO Box 33864, Decatur GA
30033-0864.
Tel;/Fax 404-687-9155 or 404-964-2974.
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Answers
for May Quiz
1. Genesis: 16: 15,16
2. Genesis: 17: 15-18
3. Genesis: 17: 20-27
4. Genesis: 18: 1-8
5. Genesis: 18: 9-15
6. Genesis: 18: 16-21.
7. Genesis: 18: 22-33.
8. Genesis: 19: 1-3.
9. Genesis: 19: 4-14.
10. Genesis. 19: 15-23
11. Genesis: 19: 24-29
12. Genesis: 19: 30-38.
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THE CHURCH: ITS POWER
Acts : 1: 8 - "But ye shall receive power, after that
the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Sa-mar-i-a, and unto the outermost part of
the earth."
On the day of Pentecost the Church received power to evangelize
the world. When the hundred and twenty came down from the Upper Room, they came
in the dynamics of the Holy Spirit. It was a spiritual phenomenon issuing forth
in joyful ecstasy and miracle working power, resulting in conviction of sin,
"repentance towards God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ".
Acts: 20:21. Some were empowered for special service, but all received power to
witness.
The real power of the church is not found in:
(1) Modern buildings or unique methods of preaching and
teaching.
(2) It's great wealth or how that wealth is used.
(3) The Church's prominence or popularity. The Laodicea Church was the first
bragging congregation, (Rev. 3:14-22) but not the last.
They said, we are rich, God said they were poor.
They said, we are wealthy. God said they were wretched.
They said, we do not need anything. God said they need everything.
They said, we are busy in the Church. God said they were miserable.
They said, we have a vision. God said they were blind.
They said, were are clothed in fine garments. God said they were naked.
They said, we are satisfied. God said they made Him sick.
You can always recognize a Holy Spirit powered Church. The evidence is obvious,
they have power :
(1) Evangelize; they share their faith with the lost and souls
are saved. Evangelism is the only way to make full proof your ministry (2Tim
4:5) When a church is not involved in winning souls it grieves the Holy Spirit
and is void of power
(2) Reproduce; souls are born into the family of God by the
"incorruptible seed" which is the word of God (1Pet 1:23) The Spirit
filled believer sows the seed, this is evangelism, the Holy hovers over the
seed, convicting, converting and leading the lost repentance. This is the
spiritual birth.
Let God give you all the blessings to be a very Good and active
Church member and good for others. May God bless you all according to His
richness in Christ Jesus.
Dr. Thampi Daniel
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| June 1 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service in Malayalam |
| June 8 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion Service
in English |
| June 15 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service in Malayalam |
| June 22 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Praise and
Worship & Holy Communion in English |
| June 29 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Praise and
Worship & Regular Service in Malayalam |
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the June 2008 AMTC newsletter is
Wednesday, June 21, 2008.
Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com.
Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated. |
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