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MTCA
Newsletter July
Volume 6
Marthoma Church Atlanta, 6015 Old Stone Mountain Road, Stone Mountain, GA. Parsonage : 1548 Fair Oaks Lane, Snellvi lle, GA Website: http://mtcatlanta.org
“Congratulations to Rev
Aju Abraham for
completing 12 years in
Ordained ministry”
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
1. Vicar Notes
2. Worship Schedule & Lectionary
3. Wedding Anniversary and Birthday
4. Area Prayer and Organizations
5. VBS
6. Other Events
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
We are entering the second half of the year and let us thank God for all His guidance and blessings throughout the previous months. I want to thank and appreciate all the executive committee members, office bearers and all the conveners of the various programs for their committed leaderships and dedicated services towards the church. Two major events in the parish calendar took place in the month of June, Father’s Day and Vacation Bible School. Both the events were a great success. Our Sunday School students were benefitted by the talks and various other sessions. I praise God for His intervention all throughout the programs and His guidance in articulating and comprehending the profound theme ‘Giddy Up Junction – taking God’s love to new Frontiers. I extend my special thanks to Sunday School office bearers, our youth fellowship members, and Convener Mrs. Shoba Abraham. According to our church lectionary, the month of July carries a few important topics which reminds us about the faith journey and the doctrines of Christian faith. St. Thomas Day, the importance of Theological Education and three major sacraments of our church like Holy Ordination, Holy Marriage are the major themes for the month. St. Thomas Day Special service and thanksgiving prayer will be held on July 03, 2019 at 9.30 a.m. Our Diocesan Bishop Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Thirumeni will lead the service. I request all of you to participate in the service.
From Vicar’s Desk By Rev Aju Abraham
As I complete my 12 years of ordained ministry, I thank God for all the responsibilities entrusted and the trust He has on me. I am reminded of the need to introspect and see where I place myself in this great mission of God. I humble myself before the Almighty God for the inadequacies and the inabilities I had throughout the years. And consider very seriously the words of James “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1).
In the latter half of the Christian era, there was a great move to claim everyone as part of ‘royal priesthood’ quoting 1 Peter 2: 9. In order to have such a claim, we need to understand the proper context of the text. The important aspect is not mere a role which needs to be highlighted rather the duties and the responsibilities tagged to it. We are called as fragrance to our Savior Jesus Christ. The invitation is to become fulltime ministers for the Almighty God. In a Christian act, there is always a call as well as responsibility attached to it. For example, when we partake in the Holy Table the call is to become a sacrificial object for the living God. Most of the time we conveniently forget such core aspects and run after position and power which will disfigure the function and nature of Christian life. Dearly beloved in Christ, always remember the call and the responsibilities we have as Christians and serve God to glorify His Holy will. I urge my young friends to come forward to take up the full time ministry in the church for our Savior Jesus Christ. Remember we are called to spread the fragrance to all parts of the world. “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father” (John 14: 12). Urging all parishioners to prayerfully partake in all the church activities. Prayers.
In Christ
Ajuachen
Contact details :Cell phone 770-342-8071 Parsonage 770-979-1160
Email : [email protected]
Vicar’s Desk
“Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1).”
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Date Time Service
July 3rd 9:30 AM St Thomas Day: Special Prayer and
Worship by Rt Rev Dr.Issac Mar
Philexinos Thirumeni
July 7th 10:00 AM Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
July 14th 10.00 AM Praise and Worship & Holy Qurbana
(English)
July 21st 10:00 AM Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
July 28th 10.00 AM Praise and Worship & Holy Qurbana
(English). New School Year dedication
Prayer
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Wors
hip
Schedule
Lecti
onary
Cdr.Jacob Varghese Leny Betty Varghese July -1
Zachariah Mathew Sudha Ann Zachariah July-1
Febu T. Jacob Elizabeth Thomas July-2
Kurian Cheriyan Leelamma Kurian July-5
Sajan K. Abraham Lailamma K Abraham July-5 Santhosh K. Abraham Linu Abraham July-5
Sony K. Thomas Sindhu Sony July-7
George Joseph Jr. Bidhu Joseph July-9
Jacob K. George Alice George July-10
Binu Varghese Lincy Chandy July-10
P.C. Jacob Annamma Jacob July-11
Paul Varughese Sheeba Varughese July-11
Shaji P. Mathew Neena Mathew July-12
Iby Thampy Chitra Varghese July-14
Oomman Thomas Saramma Thomas July-14
Jacob Mathew Aleyamma Jacob July-14
Samji Oommen Neena Oommen July-14
Geoji Thomas Jessy Thomas July-15
Thomas C. Varughese Juliet J. Thomas July-15
Dennis Chacko Tani Chacko July-16
Roy Varghese Annie Roy July-16
Abraham Mathew Saramma Mammen July-17
Bijoy P. Cherian Ange Mariam Cherian July-17
Abraham Thomas Rosamma Thomas July-18
Biju Mathew Sindhu B. Mathew July-20
V.S. Joseph Mariamma Joseph July-21
Itty Korah Saramma Itty July-22
Billy G. Chacko Rashmi Chacko July-24
Sunil Alexander Anna Alexander July-24
Sagin K. Mamman Saly Sagin Mamman July-25
Robin Thomas Anuja Thomas July-28
Vergis Johnson Anitha Johnson July-30
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A very Happy Wedding Anniversary wish to
Name Bday
Varghese k John July-14
Pradeep G. Thomas July-14
Arya Ann Philip July-14
Abraham Mathew July-15
Anish Mohan Kannath July-15
Jeena M. Shaji July-15
Merly S. Abraham July-18
Smrithi L. Thomas July-18
Annalise Samuel July-19
Maryann Samuel July-19
Jessica Chacko July-20
Archith M. Philip July-20
Timothy Iby July-21
Johnson Yohannan July-21
Shaun Jacob July-21
Abel S. Abraham July-22
Leila Rahel Oommen July-23
Jolly Mathew July-23
Samuel John July-23
Anju Shajan July-23
Sheeba Varughese July-24
Ranjit C Mathew July-25
Angelina Jacob July-26
Koshy Thomas July-26
Jacob Mathew July-28
Janet Varghese July-29
Jessy Thomas July-30
Crystal Philip July-31
Stanley J. Perumala July-31
Smitha Robin Jacob July-31
Name Bday
Christeena Johnson July-1
Jaya Sara Mathew July-1
Nicholas Kartheril Samuel July-2
Omana Skareah July-2
Joshua G. Johnson July-3
Suresh Alexander July-3
Nancy E. John July-4
Merin John July-4
Thomas George Jr. July-4
Seema Varghese July-7
Jayden Mathew July-8
Mathews P. Athiyal July-8
Sharon Noble July-8
Sijo Sajan July-8
Shannon Alexander July-8
Stephen George July-8
Philip Chacko July-10
Thomas Koshy July-10
Sheeba John July-11
Jithesh M. Thomas July-12
Joshua M. Jacob July-12
Sangeetha G. John July-12
Savitha M. John July-12
Kuriakose George July-13
Isaiah J. Mathew July-13
Zoya Varghese July-13
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Birthday Wishes
Lawrenceville TBD
Suwanee /
Cumming
TBD
Grayson /
Loganville
TBD
Snellville/Lilburn July 13th at 5 pm Mr. Itty Korah and Mrs. Saramma Itty, 2730 Lake
Commons Court, Snellville, GA
Alpharetta /
Marietta
TBD
Tucker /Northlake TBD
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Area Prayer
Sunday School No Sunday School
Edavaka Mission Every Friday At Church or church member residences
Sevika Sangam July 13th at 10 am Mrs. Sosamma Philip,
2295 Bry Mar Drive Atlanta, GA,
30345
Yuvajana Sakhyam July 7th after Service Amphitheater
Youth Fellowship TBD
Young Family July 27th at 3 pm Mr. Mathew and Mrs. Jobcy
Alexander
3505 Bridge Mill Court Peachtree
Corners, GA, 30092
Senior Citizen July 20th at 10 am At Church
Fasting Prayer July 27st at 10 am At Church
Choir Retreat – July 14th after Service At Church
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Organizations
VBS Photos
Giddy Up Junction - Taking God’s love to new frontiers.
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VBS Photos
Giddy Up Junction - Taking God’s love to new frontiers.
Mr. Thomas George Sr ( 80) passed away on June 7th. Funeral Service was held on June 15th at 2 pm at Ingram Funeral Home. On behalf of Mar Thoma Church Atlanta Family, We express our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Thomas George, Jr. (Subash) and family for the loss. Please keep the family in your prayers and thoughts! Ms. Annamma Jacob, 1595 Reserve Circle, Decatur , GA, 404 321 5282 Mr. Jim Mathew John Mrs. Dharti John Miss. Ella Annie John Master. Liam Mani John. 2865 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, GA 404 556 2600 We have launched a new website. The website address is http://mtcatlanta.org Please visit our new website for church updates.
Condolence
Welcome to New Families
New Website
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Choir Members 18th Southern Regional Conference July 11 - July 14 [Flyer]
Youth from the South Florida Marthoma Church will be present at church this Sunday (May 26) to talk about the conference and to help with registrations. I encourage all youth to attend and please make checks payable to "Youth Fellowship of SFMTC" or through Venmo "SFMTC-Youth". Alabama Native American Mission VBS
We are looking for 1-2 adults to drive the youth from Atlanta to Alabama for the Alabama mission trip. They would drop the youth off in Alabama on July 15, drive back to ATL on July 16 and comeback to Alabama on July 21 to bring youth back to Atlanta. Kindly let us know if you would like to help or know someone who can help out.
Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference - DYFC40 July 25 - July 28 [Sign Up Here]
Saturday, May 26th is the last day for early registration ($135).
The Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists Association of the Diocese of North America and Europe is hosting the 15th MTVEA Diocesan Conference on August 1st to 4th 2019 in Toronto St. Mathews Mar Thoma Church.
The theme of the conference is based on 1 Cor 3:9, “Co-Workers of the Kingdom of God” and will lead by Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa, and our own prominent clergy and lay leaders.
Upcoming Events
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20th Diocesan Yuvajana Sakhyam Conference
Theme: Be the light: walk in the Light
Date: October 4-6, 2019
Venue: Bushkill Inn & Conference Center, 159 Pocmont Loop, Bushkill, PA 18324
Leaders: Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniel, Rev. Prince Varghese Madathilethu, Rev. Shiby Varughese
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The XVIIII Diocesan Sevika Sanghom National Conference will be held on October 10-13, 2019 at Trinity Mar Thoma Church Houston, TX. Please plan to attend.
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