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June 2002
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Inside this Issue
1. Message from the Vicar
2. Congratulations Corner
3. Coming Events: Mark it on your calendar
4. Holy Communion Service in the New Church
5. June Wedding Anniversaries & Birthdays
6. Learning from leaders |
Greetings to all the members of the
Atlanta Mar Thoma Church. We are again publishing the parish news letter after a few years
of gap. I hope this news letter will keep the members informed of the different activities
of the parish and enable all of us to actively participate in the life and ministry of the
parish. Once the disciples of Jesus were travelling across the sea of Galilee in a
boat. Jesus was not with them at that time. It was dark, and suddenly, the sea became
rough. There was strong wind and high tide. The disciples became helpless and were in
panic. Then came Jesus walking over the water, and they were terrified. Jesus only walked
over the water, but also walked over the fear and insecurity of the disciples. The miracle
of Jesus walking over the hurdles of life is more important than the miracle of him
walking over the water.
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Our Life
will become a miracle if we allow Jesus to walk over the waters of fear and insecurity |
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We live in a world of fear and terror. After 911, the Americans and the whole world are
living in more fear than ever before. The winds of terror and the tides of fear are so
strong and high that our boat of faith has considerably deteriorated and has become feeble
and powerless. Here comes Jesus who can walk over the hurdles and help the boat reach the
shore. Our life will become a miracle if we allow Jesus to walk over the waters of fear
and insecurity. Let us invite Jesus for a walk. Let us go to the other shore with him. May
god bless everybody.
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In His Service,
Rev. Simon Behanan
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Congratulations are in order to the following New Graduates
High School Graduates
Ms. Roshan Kurien
Ms. Bincy John
Ms. Sheena Philip
Ms. Pearl Jacob
Masters
Rev. Simon Behanan (Masters in Theology)
Ms. Nissy Phillip (Masters in Social Works)
Doctorate
Joseph George (Sunny)
Newly Wed
We wish to congratulate Annie Bindhu Abraham, d/o Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Varghese, who
married recently to Jijo Joshua Oommen, s/o Mr. & Mrs. Oommen Abraham. We wish them
both a long and happy wedded life.
Achievements
Mr. Thomas Varghese (Mathukkutty) has been elected as the diocesan council member,
first and only council member from our church.
Mr. Sachin Varghese has been elected as the President of the student government
association at UGA, Athens. He is the first Asian to get such a position. |
June, 2 Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)
June, 9 Holy Communion Service (English)
June, 16 Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)
June, 23 Praise & Worship Service (English)
Holy Communion Service in the New Church
| Starting June 2nd, 2002 the Holy communion services will be conducted in
the new Atlanta Mar Thoma Church. The service on June 2, 2002 will start at 9:30 am.
Subsequent services are scheduled to start at 10:00 am. This is in an effort to
accommodate people who have to travel far to attend the communion services. Your prayers
and presence are solicited. |
Atlanta Mar Thoma Church News Letter Staff
Editor: Dr. Thomas Oomman
Published monthly by AMTC
(Atlanta Mar Thoma Church) |
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The Vicar & the members of Atlanta Mar Thoma Church wish
the following members a very happy Wedding Anniversary and Birthday. Please plan to attend
the celebration service on the Sunday following the occasion.Wedding Anniversaries
Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Sarah George
Mr. Sajan & Mrs. Ravey George
Mr. Koshy & Mrs. Sosamma Thomas
Mr. Bobby & Mrs. Swapna George
Mr. Phillip Mathai & Mrs. Mariamma Phillip. |
Birthdays
Mrs. Susamma Abraham
Mrs. Jean Thomas
Mrs. Elizabeth S. Thomas
Mr. Thomas Varghese
Mr. Cheriyan Thomas
Mr. Varghese T. Varghese
Mr. Mathew P. Kurien
Dr. John Mathew
Ms. Shabna M. Mathew
Mr. James Johnson
Ms. Priya Johnson
Mr. Jerin Varghese
Ms. Gabrielle S. John
Mrs. Achamma Abraham
Mr. Ajith P. John
Ms. Sheena Phillip
Mr. Perston A Thomas
Mr. R. P. Geroge
Mr. Johnson Joseph
Mr. David George
Ms. Agie George
Mrs. Sunija A Joseph
Mr. Prakash V Thomas |
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| "To avoid criticism, say nothing,
do nothing, be nothing." Recently, I happened to
read an article which had a definition of a leader. A leader is a person who is expected
to take charge of a situation, and he/she is immune to criticism. Leaders are regular
targets of criticism but they are tough to hit because they move faster than the speed of
the stones of the critics thrown at them.
They say nothing, do nothing philosophy might help some to
climb to the top of ladder. However, it does not create leaders who have passion and
determination for excellence to achieve goals. Real leaders are of course wrong sometimes
and the criticism they receive may be just. However, is the criticism delivered in a
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Instead of being helpful,
our motive is destruction. Real leaders are willing to live the pain of criticism and move
forware. Real leaders risk painful failure rather than taking the easy way out.
When we criticise, we must be willing to attest it with our signature. Real leaders lead
others beyond their line of formal authority! In many areas of growth in our church, the
members need to play an active role - we cannot think that it is the job of the other one.
What burdens me the most is the hypocritical vies of some of
our compatriots. Their goal in life is to be politically right. They want to look good in
front of others. They are willing to criticize everyone behind the curtain, but are not
willing to express the same opinion in front of others because they have selfish motives.
Every time somebody criticize us, we should not take the
position "to avoid cirticism, say nothing, do nothing and be nothing." After
all, we are responsible Mar Thoma Church citizens. To progress, we mush express our
opinion, but learn how to present our ideas without getting emotional. - T.O. |
The deadline for submission of articles
for publication in the july Atlanta Mar Thoma Church News is June 20th.
Send Articles and ads, if any, to
oomman@bellsouth.net |
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