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July 2009
Volume 10, Issue 7

From the Desk of Rev. Jai Varghese

Inside this Issue

1. Message from the Vicar

2. Wedding Anniversaries

3. Birthdays

4. Bible Readings

5. News and Announcements

6. Quiz

7. The Ressurction of our Lord Jesus Christ

8. Worship Services

9. Deadline for article submission and Acknowledgement

Dearly Beloved in Christ, 

The church is not merely a building with cross. It is not merely a place where we spend our time on Sunday mornings. It is a place designed by the Lord to accomplish the historic growth of the community. It is a place where person finds the meaning of his/her existence. The church is the community of people who are heirs of salvation in Jesus Christ. Lord Jesus Christ emancipated us by His blood and established a new covenant. This historic event gave birth to our community with specific mission. Our mission cannot be achieved without sacrifice and suffering. The church has been called out to proclaim the goodness of “life in fullness” in this society.

Church becomes authentic, only when it has powerful witness. The mark of a living church is the mood of repentance and contrition. A living community is a worshiping community. Such a community will be concerned about interpersonal relationship as well as the well being and needs of its members. The church should be an open community. The church lives, progresses, conquer by the faith of its members (believers). Our dedication to Christ is not a one time choice but a daily challenge.

This month we are celebrating our parish day. God has given one more year to grow here successfully. Some of our members have lost their jobs. Let’s all together remember them in our personal prayers.



— Jai Varghese Achen  

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July Birthdays

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 G. Johnson
Suresh Alexander
3 Nancy E. John
Thomas George
6 Tara R. Kurien
7 Jacob Kuruvilla
Lenie George
8 Mathews P. Athiyal
Sijo Sajan
10 Philip Chacko
Thomas Koshy
12 Jithesh Thomas
Joshua M. Jacob
13 Annamma Jacob
Kuriakose George
N.K. George
15 Abraham Mathew
Jayce Ninan
Jeena M. Shaji
Sigi Cherian
18 Merly S. Abraham
Smrithi L. Thomas
20 Archit Philip
Jessica Chacko
Mable Kuruvilla 
21 Johnson Yohannan
Shaun Jacob
22 Abel S. Abraham
23 Anju Shajan
Jolly Mathew
26 Koshy Thomas 
28 Jacob Mathew
30 Jessy Thomas
Princy S. Kuriakose
31 Thomas Philip

July Wedding Anniversaries

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.

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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Bible Readings for July 2009

Date Lesson1 Lesson2 Epistle Gospel
5 Sunday  2King 12:1-16 Acts 5:1-11 Phil 4:10-20 St. Luke 19:11-27
12 Sunday  Amos 7:10-17    1 Timo 4:6-16 Eph 4:7-13 St. Mark 6:30-44  
19 Sunday  Eze 33:1-9    1 Pet 5:1-11 2Timo 4:1-8 St. John 21:15-19
26 Sunday 2King 5:1-19   Acts 10:34-48 1 Pet 2:1-10  St. John 3:1-8

 

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 NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Area Prayer Meetings

bulletGrayson/Lawrenceville

July 19, Sun. 7:00 PM at the residence of
Mr. Abraham John and Mrs. Merly Abraham
6015 State Bridge Road, Apt # 9108
Duluth GA 30097
 
bulletAlpharetta/Marietta

July 25, Sat. 7:00 pm at the residence of
Dr. Thomas Varghese & Mrs. Juliet Thomas
4954 Ridge Oak Run
Mableton GA 30126
 

Sevika Sanghom

bulletJuly 18, Sat. 10:30 AM at the residence of
Mrs. Merly Abraham
6015 State Bridge Road, Apt # 9108
Duluth GA 30097

Young Family

bulletJuly 18, Sat. 4:00 PM at the residence of
Dr. Thomas Varghese & Mrs. Juliet Thomas
4954 Ridge Oak Run
Mableton, GA 30126

Yuvajana Sakyam

bulletJuly 18, Sat. 6:30 PM at the residence of
Mr. Philip Mathew & Mrs. Blessy Philip
3050 Forbes Trail
Snellville, GA 30039

Choir Practice

bulletMalayalam
        1st & 3rd Sunday from 8:45 to 9:45am
English
        2nd Sunday from 8:45 to 9:45am
        4th Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30am

Edvaka Mission

bulletEvery Friday 7:30pm at the Residence/Church

Special Programs

bulletParish day will be celebrated on July 19. Rev. T.A John will be the chief guest for the event.

Sunday School Annual Competitions 2009 (Schedule to be announced)

bulletMalayalam songs competition

Maramon Convention 2009 songs:
(1) Nin tiru vachanam nammil krupayekidum...
(2) Idayanam Yesuven Idamathil Aakayaal...
(3) Arpikyunnenne Natha...
(4) Enpriyan Easuvin Naamam...

Children may familiarize all the four songs, but only one song will be asked to sing.

Nursery to Grade 2: 1st song.
Grade 3 to 5: 1st and 2nd songs.
Grade 6 to 8: 1st 2nd and 3rd songs.
Grade 9 and 10: All 4 songs
bulletBible memory verses competition

Bible verses:
(1) Psalms 34: 1-22
(2) Proverbs 15: 1-32
(3) St. John 10: 1-18
(4) St. John 14: 1-31

Smaller classes may start from Psalms in the order given above.
Nursery to Grade 3: Oral Test
Grade 4 to 10: Written Test


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July Quiz

Identify the Bible references from the book of Exodus

1. The law of the burnt offerings.
2. The Law of the meat offerings.
3. The Law of the peace offerings.
4. The law of the sin offerings.
5. The Laws made for the congregation.
6. The Law of the trespass offerings
7. The Law of the offerings.
8. The Peace offerings.
9. The Priests' portion.
10. The Consecration of the priests.
11. The priests' offerings.
12. The first offerings of Aaron.

Answers will be in the next edition of the newsletter.

Please E-Mail your answers before May 20, 2009 to : danielthampi@bellsouth.net or mail to: 4006 Jackson Shoals Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30044 Tel: 770-931-3900

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Answers for June Quiz

1. Exodus. 35: 30-35
2. Exodus. 36: 2-7
3. Exodus. 36: 8-38
4. Exodus. 37: 1-29
5. Exodus: 38: 9-20
6. Exodus. 38: 21-31.
7. Exodus: 39: 1-31
8. Exodus: 39: 32-43.
9. Exodus: 40: 1-2.
10. Exodus: 40: 13-33.
11. Exodus: 40: 34-38.
12. Exodus has 40 Chapters and 1213 verses

 

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The History of the Red Letter Edition in the Bible

" The words in red in the Bibles are neither more nor less important than the words in black. Jesus Christ said to seventy: He that heareth you heareth me." Luke 10:16. This was his position concerning every divinely inspired writer or speaker. While millions read the Bible daily, few know why some of the Bible publishers print the words of Jesus Christ in red. Mr. William Emmett Shelton, author of Mogadore, Ohio and Laurence S. Heely, Jr. publisher of Christian Herald Magazine say that the idea originated with Louis Klopsch, the first editor for the Christian Herald. The November 1901 issue of that monthly ran a large advertisement offering a red letter Bible to the readers.

Mr. Klopsch was born March 7, 1852 in Germany. In 1853 his mother died. The next year his father, Osmar Klopsch, M.D., brought him to the United States. Louis studied Journalism at what is now Colombia University. He graduated with high honors. He rose from stock boy to editor with religious Publishers, and by about 1880 he was the owner‐editor of the American edition of the Christian Herald Magazine.

He and his father worshipped at Brooklyn Temple, where DeWitt Talmage was the minister. June 19, 1899 Dr. Klopsch was writing as editorial for the Christian Herald when is eyes fell upon Luke 22:20 and the words: "This cup is the new testament in my blood, which shed for you".

Continued in next month…

                                 
Dr. Thampi Daniel

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Worship Services

Jul 05

Sunday 10:00am Praise & Worship and Ordinary Service in Malayalam
Jul 12 Sunday 10:00am  Holy Communion Service in English
Jul 19  Sunday 10:00am Holy Communion Service in Malayalam - Parish Day
Jul 26 Sunday 10:00am Praise & Worship and Holy Communion Service in English

 

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Deadline:  The deadline for submission of articles for publication in the August 2009 AMTC newsletter is July 20, 2009. Send articles and ads, if any, to editor@atlantamarthomachurch.com. Your prompt attention to this deadline is highly appreciated.

 

Atlanta Mar Thomas Church Newsletter Staff

President: Rev.Jai Varghese
Editor: Mr. Roy Ellikkulathu
Published monthly by AMTC (Atlanta Mar Thoma Church)

 

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