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May 2008
Volume 9, Issue 5 |
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 |
GOD SO LOVED, AND SO GOD GAVE
God so loved the world that He gave His only
begotten son … everlasting life (John 3:16)
This verse, which gives the summary of the gospel,
immediately follows the discourse between Nicodemus and Jesus. It begins
in the love of God for a sinful world and it centers in the giving of the
only Son for the world. God’s love for the world has been manifested by
the incarnation of Jesus Christ. God was so generous as to give his only
Son and thereby showing his love to us.
During the World War II it was a custom in the Unites
States for a family who had a son serving in the army to place a star in
the window of the home. But a gold star indicated that the son had died
for the country during combat. One night a man was walking down a New York
City street accompanied by his 5-year-old son. The little fellow was
interested in the brightly lighted windows of the houses with a star in
the window. The father explained that those families had a son fighting in
the war. The child would clap his hands as he saw another star in the
window and would cry out-“Look Daddy, there is another family who gave
their son for the country”. At last they came to an empty lot without
the row of houses. Through the gap a star could be seen shining brightly
in the sky. The lad held his breath and cried, “O Daddy! Look at the
bright star in the window of heaven. God must have given His Son too”
What is most valuable gift ever? It is God’s gift of one
and only Son to sinful world. Its value is inestimable. In utter
amazement, Paul thanked God for ‘His indescribable gift’. (2 Cor.9:
15). Through faith in Him we have complete forgiveness of sins and life
that never ends. (V.16).
Have you received God’s gift? How will you respond to
his love today? We are called to respond to this Divine love, by sharing
that love with those who have none to love and those who are poor.
“The death of Christ is the measure of God’s
love for you”
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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 |
P.C. George
Philip Ommen Sundeep Roy |
| 2 |
Jeoson J. Thomas |
| 3 |
Aleyamma Cherian |
| 4 |
Lizy John |
| 5 |
Molly John |
| 6 |
John Manaloor
Princy Jacob |
| 7 |
Jessy Thomas
Ruben E. Roy |
| 9 |
Thomas C.Varughese |
| 11 |
Alex Thomas
Sarah A. Johnson |
| 12 |
Leelamma Thomas |
| 15 |
Babu Kurien
Jacob K. George
Jessy B. George
Mohan K. Abraham |
| 16 |
Reji Jacob
Santhosh P. Thomas
Shearly Shajan
Sonya Joseph
Sujay |
| 17 |
Elias K. Babu |
| 18 |
Jacob Mathew
Priya S. Kuriakose |
| 20 |
George P. Kurien
Rachel S. Thomas
Sarah M. Abraham |
| 22 |
Abbey A. Chacko
Raeba A. Roy |
| 23 |
Juffin Thomas |
| 24 |
Alexander C. Chacko
Geoji Thomas
Minimol Thomas
Rajeev Jacob |
| 25 |
Raju Varughese
Reji Jacob
Smitha S. Cherian |
| 26 |
Annie B. Abraham
Benny George
Mary Kuriakose
Rachel Sajan |
| 27 |
Janeen S. Thomas
Mariamma Philip |
| 28 |
Abraham Abraham
Bidhu Joseph
Sosa Jacob |
| 29 |
Sunny Mathew |
| 30 |
Gracemma Alexander
Jooly C. Varkey
Leena C. Joseph
Molly Raju
Saramma Mammen
Shaji P. Mathew |
| 31 |
Abraham P. Varkey
Ramani V. Athiyal |
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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.
| 6 |
Mr. Reji Jacob &
Mrs. Lucy Jacob
Mr. Samuel Thomas &
Mrs. Daisy Thomas |
| 10 |
Dr. Thampi P. Daniel &
Mrs. Lilly A. Thampi |
| 16 |
Mr. Raju Varughese &
Mrs. Molly Raju |
| 18 |
Mr. Varghese T. Varghese &
Mrs. Anny Varghese |
| 28 |
Mr. Jacob Mathew &
Mrs. Anna A. Jacob
Mr. Reji Jacob &
Mrs. Princy Jacob |
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| Date |
Lesson1 |
Lesson2 |
Epistle |
Gospel |
| May 4, Sun |
2 Kings.4:1-7 |
2 Cor 8:l-10 |
Jam. 1:19-27 |
St.Luke 3:1-14 |
| May 11, Sun |
Joel 2:28-32 |
Eph 4:17-24 |
Acts 2:1-13 |
St. John. 16:7-15 |
| May 18, Sun |
Gen. 18:1-15 |
1 John. 5:1-12 |
Eph.2:11-22 |
St.Mat 3:13-17 |
| May 25, Sun |
Exo. 15:1-18 |
Col 3:12-17 |
Rev 7:9-17 |
St.Luke 1:46-55 |
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Area Prayer Meetings:
 | Snellville-Loganville Area
May 17, Sat. 7.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Varghese T. Varghese & Mrs. Anny Varghese
1986 Oak wood Groves Dr
Snellville GA 30078
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| Lawrenceville Area
May 3, Sat.7.00pm at the residence of
Mr. Abraham John & Mrs. Merly Abraham
6015 State Bridge Road #6304
Duluth GA 30097
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| Marietta - Alpharetta Area
May 30, Fri 7.00pm at the residence of
Dr. Thomas C. Varghese & Dr. Juliet J. Thomas
4954 Ridge Oak Run
Mableton GA 30126 |
Fasting Prayer
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May 24 Sat. 10.30 am at the Church |
Edavaka Mission:
| Every Friday 7.00 pm at the Church/residences |
Choir Practice:
| Every Sunday before and after the service. |
| Choir Picnic: Saturday, May31 |
Sunday School:
| Every Sunday after the Service |
| Diocesan Sunday School Exam: Sunday, May11 |
Savika Sangham:
| May 3, Sat. 10.30 am at the residence of
Mr. Thomas Mathew & Mrs. Anu Mathew
2610 Winterthur Main
Kennesaw GA 30144 |
Youth Fellowship praise and worship evening:
| May17, Sat 2.30 pm at the residence of
Mr. Jibin Thomas, S/O Mrs. & Mr. K.M Thomas
2469 Halcyon Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30044 |
Special Programs
| Diocesan Sunday School Exam: Sunday, May11 |
| Choir Picnic: Saturday, May31 |
Identify the Bible references from the book of Genesis.
1. Abraham's son Ishmael is born.
2. Sarai's name changed; the promises of Isaac.
3. Abraham's son Ishmael to be a nation.
4. The angels visit Abraham.
5. God promised Sarah promised a son.
6. The doom of Sodom.
7. Abraham intercedes for Sodom.
8. Two angels visit Lot.
9. The wickedness of the men of Sodom.
10. God delivered Lot.
11. Cities of the plain destroyed.
12. Birth of Moab and Ben-ammi
Answers will be in the next edition of the newsletter.
Please E-Mail your answers before May 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 April Quiz
1. Genesis. 12: 14-20
2. Genesis. 13: 1-4.
3. Genesis. 13: 1-9.
4. Genesis. 13: 10-13.
5. Geneses. 13: 14-18.
6. Genesis. 14: 1-12.
7. Genesis. 14: 13-16.
8. Genesis. 14: 21-24.
9. Genesis. 15: 1-6.
10. Genesis. 15: 18-20.
11. Genesis. 16: 1-6
12. Genesis. 16: 7-14.
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THE CHURCH: ITS WORSHIP AND WORK. St. Matthew : 28: 16-19
First The Church: Its worship.
"When they saw Him, they worshiped Him" Matthew:
28: 17. To worship is to bow down in awe; to pay divine honors to God in humble.
There are three essentials in worship, they are:
(1) Faith, "the people believed...... then they bowed their
heads and worshiped. Ex. 4: 31)
(2) Spirit, "they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit.( John 4:
23,24) Spiritual worship is a worship directed by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
(Phil. 3:3)
(3) Truth, "they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and Truth.
"Jesus Christ is truth. (John.14:6) Therefore, there can be no pretense or
hypocrisy in true worship. The parable of the Pharisee and the Publican
illustrates true and false worship (Luke. 18: 9-14). The Publican worshiped in
truth and he went home justified. The Pharisee worshiped in religious pride and
he went home rejected.
Second, The Church: Its work,
"For from you sounded out the word of the Lord ( 1 Thess.
1:8) The Church in Thessalonica did the work of the Lord so well that the
Apostles did not have to evangelize Macedonia and Achaia. The Church shared it's
faith with the lost, and after all that is the main work of the Church. This is
how that, "by the space of two year....all which dwelt in Asia heard the
word of the Lord Jesus Christ, both Jews and the Greeks" (Acts. 19: 8-10).
All of Asia did not journey to Ephesus to hear Paul. It is evident that the
believers went everywhere sharing the Gospel. The work of the church is; to, go
with the Gospel, because:
(1) The Church is commissioned to work (above verse
18-20)
(2) The Church is to work with Christ ( 2 Cor,6:1) and the
Holy Spirit (Acts.5:32)
(3) The Church is to work with Christ in His field (Matt. 13:
36-43, also Mark 16:15)
(4) The need for the church to work is great ( John.
4:35)
(5) The time for the church to work now (2 Cor.6:2)
(6) The Church is to work until Jesus comes to judge work of
saints (2 Cor. 5:10)
(7) The church will be rewarded for its work ( 1 Cor. 3:
9-15). God's program for the local church is: COME AND
WORSHIP, GO AND WORK (Acts. 8: 1-4)
Be a Good Christian and preach the word to the outreached must be our main aim.
May God bless you all!
Dr. Thampi Daniel
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| May 4 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service in Malayalam |
| May 11 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Regular Service and
Praise and Worship in English |
| May 18 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion
Service in Malayalam |
| May 25 |
Sunday |
9:30 am |
Holy Communion Service
in English |
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| Deadline: The deadline for
submission of articles for publication in the June 2008 AMTC newsletter is
Wednesday, May 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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