Newsletter February 2015
Hermon Mar Thoma Church
139 New Hope Road Lawrenceville GA 30046
Volume 2 Issue 52 June 2015
My dearly beloved in Christ,
June 2015
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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November is a month of preparation, preparing to celebrate the memory of incarnation of
our Lord.In United States it is also a month of thanks giving and weather change.We see
a mood of celebration everywhere.
Meaningful Christian existence Is the challenge of the hour.More or less the the Church
activities are about completing the programs in the Church calendar and fulfilling some
ritual needs.Many a times we miss the warmth of sharing and supporting and accepting
each other.Here the New Testament community show us the model "........... Now the full
number of those who believed were of one heart and soul ....."(Acts 4:32). The out come
of belief in Jesus was the warmth of sharing ,caring and accepting,which is in contrast
with today's greed ,selfishness and unforgiving mentality.Here we have to repent in the
presence of God and decide for a new beginning as a Church.
Inside the Issue
From the Vicar’s Desk
1
Worship Schedule
4
Bible Readings
0
Birthday / Wedding
Anniversary Greetings
16
Church News /
Announcements
1
From Nov. 8-10 we have planned for our annual convention and Parish day. I wish this time
may be a time of true repentance and revelation of meaningful state of existence as a
worshipping community.
Grace be with you.
Yours in His service,
Rev. Binu Thomas
(Vicar)
Hermon Marthoma Church
http://www.hermonmarthomachurch.com
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THE HISTORY & FORMATION OF THE HERMON MARTHOMA CHURCH,
Atlanta.
Our history begins in the early 2000’s, when many Marthomites moved to the metro Atlanta area from the different
States. Many of them decided to settle around city of Lawrenceville, and surrounding areas. We were blessed to find a
Church then, in the Atlanta Marthoma church.
In a cottage prayer in 2005, the Lawrenceville area prayer group of the Atlanta Marthoma Church considered forming
Another congregation in the Lawrenceville area. This was to avoid the long commute to the Atlanta Marthoma Church.
After we obtained approval from our then Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa through our
then Vicar, Rev. Simon Behanan and with the approval of a General Body decision of the Atlanta Marthoma Church,
we were allowed by the Metropolitan to form a second Church. It was a humble beginning with 37 families. We believe
that the hard work, prayer and dedication of our concerned members and the initial committee members allowed our
creation. We are very proud to announce the following members for their contribution in forming the Hermon Marthoma
Church. The Prayer group selected Mr.Sagin Mamman to be the convener for the formation of Hermon Marthoma
Church in Lawrenceville and selected the committee members as; Mr. Abraham Thomas, Mr. Jacob Kurunthottical,
Mr. Lukose Tharian, Mr. Kurian George, Mr. Varughese Chacko, Mr. Samuel Varghese, Mrs. Gracy Tharian, and
and Mrs. Mariyamma Mathew.
As per the Kalpana, the Hermon Marthoma Church began her first service on November 6, 2005 at a rented property.
We have purchased our present church property on December 3rd, 2009, at 139 New Hope Rd., Lawrenceville GA
30046. The Diocesan Episcopa, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarughese Mar Theodosius, on May 15, 2011, dedicated the Church
We have 62 Families at present and conduct worship service on every Sunday. The Church has been blessed to
function very well with the support of members and their organizations.
It was our dream, a congregation, to have our own church building, and that dream has been achieved. We would
also like to state we could not achieved our own place of worship, without mercy of our Almighty God, Blessing and
permission of our Diocesan Episcopa, the strong and sincere prayers of our then Rev. Thomas Mathew Achen, the
help of our sister parishes, and the hard work and help of the entire congregation, especially the executive and
building committee.
Prepared by the Secretary,
Sagin Mamman,
Hermon Marthoma Church
Atlanta
Hermon Marthoma Church
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Worship Services: February 2015
Holy Communion Service in Malayalam by Rev. Binu Thomas at 9.30 am
Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 10
Praise & Worship Service in English at 10 am
Sunday, May 17
Holy Communion Service in Malayalam by Rev. Scaria Varghese at 10 am
Sunday, May 24
Holy Communion Service in English by Rev. Binu Thomas at 10 am
Sunday, May 31
Praise & Worship Service in English at 10 am
Bible Readings: June 2015
Date
Lessons
1 Sunday
Epistle-Gospel
Healing and Wholeness (Medical Mission Sunday)
CH 43
Job. 42:1-12
2 Cor. 12:1-10
Isa. 42:1-9
Rev. 22:1-5
St. John 5:1-9
Jam.5:13-18
8 Sunday
Beginning of 120th Maramon Convention
CH 76
15 Sunday
Evening
Gen. 1:24-31
Eph. 1:3-14
Exo. 17:1-6
Acts.10:9-16
St.Luke.18:31-34
Gal. 5:16-24
Pethrutha: Beginning of Great Lent-Lent: A time of reconciliation - End of 120th Maramon
Convention
C.H. 211
Gen. 45:1-15
Hermon Marthoma Church
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2 Cor. 5:16-21
Gen.26:22-32
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Eph. 2:11-22
22 Sunday
CH 222
St. John. 2:1-11
1 Cor.1:10-17
Touching the untouchable (2nd Sunday in Lent)
2 Kings. 5:1-10
Rom. 15:7-13
Gen.16:7-16
Heb.13:7-17
St.Mat.8:1-4
1 John. 1:5-10
May Birthdays
May Wedding Anniversaries
Mrs. Jyothi Ann Thomas
Mr. Bobby C George & Mrs. Swopna George
Mrs. Soney Anu John
Mr. Chacko Thomas & Mrs. Geetha Thomas
Mstr. Noah Zachariah Joseph
Mr. Thomas Varghese
Mstr. Aron Samuel
Mstr. Ryan Alex
Mr. Johnson Joseph
Ms. Sarah Ann Samuel
Ms. Faith Mariam Philip
Mstr. Jeevan Varughese
Mrs. Anisha Philip
Mstr . Edwin Biju Mathew
Mrs. Vinitha Noble
Mrs. Sunija Ann Joseph
Hermon Marthoma Church
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Church News & Announcements
Prayer Meeting:
1. On Saturday, June 6 we will be having a prayer meeting is at the residence of Mr & Mrs. Wilson Mathen, 1541
Sienna Trace Dr, Grayson, GA 30017 at 6.30 pm
2. On Saturday, June 13 we will have a prayer meeting is at the residence of Mr & Mrs. Itty Korah, 2730 Lake
Common Ct, Snellville, ga 30078 at 6.30 pm
Special Events:
1. On Sunday, June 14 we have set apart as the Environment Sunday and a special order of worship service to be
performed during the service.
2. On Sunday, June 21 celebrating the Father's Day.
Prayers
Meetings
Prayer Meetings
Youth Meetings
On Saturday, May 2 We will have the prayer meeting
is at the residence of Mrs & Mr. Shiboo Varghese, 1162
Aston Park Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 at 7.pm
To be announced
2013 Organization Representatives
Sunday school
Superintendent
Mrs. Gracy Tharian
Secretary
Mrs. Anisha Philip
Trustee
Mrs. Angie Cherian
Committee Member
Mr. Shajan Thomas
Hermon Marthoma Church
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Auditor
Mrs. Lovely Varghese
Edavaka Mission
Vice President
Mr. Mathew Samuel
Secretary
Mr. Wilson Mathen
Trustee
Mr. Abraham Thomas
Committee Member
Mrs. Marykutty John
Mr. Chacko Varghese
Sevika Sangham
Vice President
Mrs. Glory Jacob
Secretary
Mrs. Elizabeth Samuel
Trustee
Mrs. Marykutty John
Secretary
Mrs. Reena George
Choir
Hermon Marthoma Church
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Choir Master
Mr. Mannil George
Asst: Choir Master
Mrs. Rajani Binu
English Choir Rep
Ms. Crystal Philip
Mr. Jobin Wilson
Accountant
Mrs. Saly Sagin Mamman
Auditor
Mr. Binu C Abraham
Youth Fellowship
Vice President
Mr. Sean George
Secretary
Mr. Jobin Wilson
Joint Secretary
Ms. Crystal Philip
Trustee
Ms. Cherubin Itty
Committee Member
Mr. Nibin Thomas
Committee Representative
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Ms.
Mr. Angela
ChackoSamuel
Varghese
Regional Representative
Mr. Joyel George
Auditor
Ms. Jaysly George
Mr. Chacko Varghese
Trustee
Young Family Fellowship
Mrs. Marykutty John
Building Committee
Convener
Mr. Chacko Thomas
Hermon Marthoma Church
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Mr. George Mathew
Mr. Philip Alexander
Mr. Shiboo Varghese
Hermon Mar Thoma Church Atlanta, Contact Information
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Vicar & President
Rev. Binu Thomas
954 415 1290
Vice President
Mr. Abraham Thomas
770 401 8182
Secretary
Mr. Sagin K Mamman
404 229 7054
Hermon Marthoma Church
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Trustee
Mr. Samuel Varghese
404 395 9361
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Accountant
Mr. Binu C Abraham
678 773 4580
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Web master
Mr. Shajan Thomas
770 654 2216
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Hermon Marthoma Church
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