february 3, 2008 –holy communion (malayalam)
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The Epiphany Mar Thoma Church
103-10 103
rd Street, Ozone Park, NY 11417
Phone (Church) 718-848-5231 Fax: 718-845-7052
Phone (Rectory) 718-845-2920
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.epiphanymarthoma.org
Vicar
Rev. P.J. Varghese Phone 718-845-2920
Cell 718-612-1891
Email: [email protected]
Secretary Mr. Anil T. Thomas Phone 973-659-3414
Cell 973-580-3941
Email: [email protected]
Compiled, Edited and Published by Anil Thomas
for the Epiphany Mar Thoma Church
For Private Circulation Only. E&OE
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2008
Position Full Name Home Phone OFFICE BEARERS
1. President/Vicar Rev. P. J. Varghese 718 845 2920
(Cell) 718 612 1891
2. Vice President Mr. John K. Thomas 718 468 8246
3. Secretary Mr. Anil T. Thomas 973 659 3414
4. Treasurer Mr.Vadackedathu T.Thomas 718 464 3595
5. Accountant Mr. Saji K. Varghese 718 332 2751
6. Lay Leader (Malayalam) Mr. George Thomas 516 396 0435
7 .Lay Leader (English) Mr. Roshan Varughese 516 326 9138
MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES
8. Sabha Mandalam Mr. Thomas Daniel 516 285 5998
9. Diocesan Assembly Mr. George C. Abraham 718 465 7170
10.Diocesan Assembly Mr. Joel P. Varughese 718 577 9354
ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
11. Choir Mr. Mathew Varughese 718 347 7165
12 .Edavaka Mission Mr.Cherian K. Thomas 718 347 1928
13. Sevika Sangham Mrs. Susan Kurian 516 285 0174
14. Sunday School Mrs. Mariamma Abraham 516 812- 9148
15. Youth Fellowship Mr. Bijoy Daniel 516 285 5998
16. Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Biju Mathew Varghese 516 750 5474
AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
17. Astoria/Jackson Hts. Mr. Thomas Philip 203 445 8830
18. Coney Island Mrs. Mary George 718 332 2751
19. Ridgewood/Wyckoff Mr. P.V. Cherian 718 366 8516
20. Bellerose/Q. Village Mr. Thomas Chacko 718 347 0918
21. Floral Park Mr. M.V Varughese 718 470 6745
22. Elmont/Rosedale Mr. Iype Philip 516 326 1872
23. New Hyde Park Mr. George T. Thomas 718 962 2995
24 .Garden City Park Mr. Thampankunju Varkey 516 233 2131
25. Long Island Mr. Chacko Varughese 516 745 0050
AUDITORS
Mr. Abraham Thomas 718-343-7622
Mr. M.T.Chacko 718-847-7677
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From your Vicar ……
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these” Matt.19:14
The month of November is specifically related to children. Reformed Churches all over the world point attention towards children through the Lectionary and Liturgy on the first Sunday of November. In India the 14th of November is the occasion to celebrate ‘Children’s Day’.
Now-a-days, children are getting sufficient social attention and protection through socio-legal systems. At a time contrary to ours, Jesus paid attention and shed appreciation on children and made an un-equivocal comment that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as children.
Children are not merely tolerated, but are regarded as models of how the Kingdom of God should be received. The Kingdom belongs not only to them but also to “such as these” – to all who receive it without presumption and self justification. How can we become like children? Do we possess the notable characters of children such as dependability, friendship, straightforwardness, and willingness to grow? Unconditional dependency to God, friendship which qualifies our life, straightforwardness in our words and actions and earnest willingness for spiritual growth are the messages we have to assimilate from this years’ World Sunday School Day celebrations.
As per the Synod decision, our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Thirumeni, after completion of seven years in this Diocese , is leaving the Diocese and taking charge as the Episcopa of the Diocese of Kottayam – Kochi with effect from 1st of January, 2009. Let us thank God for Thirumeni’s relentless service and urge for mission. May the good Lord continue to bless Thirumeni to provide valuable leadership to the Church in the coming days also.
Along with the country, we also observe Thanksgiving Day on Nov.27th Thursday. The genuine thanksgiving is giving thanks to God through our full involvement in the mission of God with all God’s blessings.
Election of office-bearers of the Parish and its organizations is another significant event to be taken place in the month of November. May the Holy Spirit guide and empower us to do everything for the glorification of His name and not for anybody else’s sake.
Nov. 9th is also the Sunday for Suvisesha Nidhi Collection, the only ear-marked collection of the Diocese for Mission activities. Hence I urge you all to participate in this Mission endeavor with all of God’s blessings we have and remember that all our blessings are God’s gifts for God’s work by and through us.
May God help us all to live a life worthy and acceptable before God.
Epiphany Mar Thoma Parsonage
October 17, 2008 Yours Loving
P. J. Vargheseachen
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Date Time Program Special Observance
Nov 02 09:00am
10:15am
Praise & Worship
(Eng)
World Sunday
School day
Holy Communion
(Mal)
Sanctification of
Church.(Koodosh
Eetho)Beginning of the
liturgical year-World Sunday
school Day.Children & the
Church(8th Sunday before
Christmas)
Nov 09 09.30am
Holy Communion
(Eng)
First Communicant’s Service. Chief celebrant: Rt. Rev.Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos
Suvishesha Nidhi Collection.
Renewal of the Church(Hudos
Eetho Festival of Unity of the
Communion of Churches in
India. Unity Through
Worship(7th
Sunday before
Christmas.
Nov 16 09:00am
10:15am
Praise & Worship
(Eng)
Holy Communion
(Mal)
Annunciation to Zechariah-
Hope to the World.
(6th
Sunday before Christmas.)
Nov 23 09:30am
Holy Communion
(Eng)
Annunciation to Virgin Mary-
surrendering to God‟s will.
Sunday-Family: God‟s gift(5th
Sunday before Christmas)
Nov 27
Thursday 09:30am Holy Communion
(Eng)
Thanksgiving Day
Celebration
Nov 30 10:15am
Devine Service
(Mal)
Visitation of Mary to
Elizabeth-Joyful expectation of
Christ‟s coming- St. Andrews
Day(4th
Sunday before
Christmas.
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Date 1st Lesson 2
nd Lesson Epistle Gospel
Nov 02 Pro
23:15-26
Heb
12: 1-13
Eph
6:1-4
St .John
6:1-14
Nov 09 Eze.
37:15-23
Eph.
4:1-16
Rom.
12:3-13
St. John
4:19-26
Nov 16 1 Chro.
24:1-19
Rev.
8:1-5
Heb
5:1-10
St. Luke
1:8-25
Nov 23 Zech
2:10-13
Eph
1:3-14
Gal
4:21-31
St.. Luke.
1:26-38
Nov 3 0 Gen.
33:1-17
1 Thess.
3: 6-13
2 Cor.
1:3-11
St. Luke.
1:39-45
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Nov 02 09:00 – 09:30am Classes Nov 09 09:00 – 10:10am Assembly & Classes Nov 16 09:00 – 10:10am Assembly & Classes Nov 23 09:00 – 10:10am Assembly & Classes
Nov 30 09:00 – 10:10am Assembly & Classes
ASSISTANCE & USHERING
Month Prayer Group
November Floral Park (Area # 5)
December Elmont /Rosedale (Area # 6)
January 09 New Hyde Park (Nassau-West) (Area # 7)
February Albertson / Garden City Park ( Area # 8)
March Long Island (Area # 9)
April Astoria/Jackson Heights (Area # 1)
Area Representatives are requested to make necessary arrangements.
JUNIOR CHOIR
LECTIONARY
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Choir practice for the worship service will be held in the Church on Sundays and
appointed days. All junior choir members are requested to participate in the choir practice
without fail.
SENIOR CHOIR MALAYALAM
Practice for Worship Service: Sunday, November 02, 16 and November 30, 2008
at 08: 45am: MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
2nd
and 4th
Fridays at 6:30pm
1st and 3
rd Fridays at 6:00pm
YOUNG ADULT’S FELLOWSHIP
1st
and 4th
Fridays at 8:00pm in the Church
EDAVAKA MISSION
Edavaka Mission members shall visit the sick and ailing members of the Parish.
The members are requested to join the team according to the intimations given by the
Edavaka Mission Secretary.
Edavaka Mission Programs for November 2008
Edavaka Mission Prayer Meeting will be held on Wednesday November, 05 2008
at the residence of: Mr.V.Thomas Varghese,1700 Bushwick Avenue
Merrick, NY 11566. Phone 516-378-7235 at 7.30 PM
FROM YOUR EDAVAKA MISSION SECRETARY, MR.CHERIAN K.THOMAS
SEVIKA SANGHAM
Sevika Sangham Bible Classes
Day, Date &
Time
Area Residence
Thursday,
November 07
10:00am
Bay Ridge,
Coney Island
TBA
Thursday,
November 13
10:00am
Jamaica Estates,
Queens Village,
Bellerose, Floral
Park, Glen Oaks,
Little Neck Area
Mrs. Aleyamma George
89-77 220th Street
GIRLS’ FELLOWSHIP
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Queens Village, NY
718-465-2052
Thursday
November 20
7:00pm
Albertson, Garden
City Park, New
Hyde Park Area
Mrs..Mariamma John
157 Celler Ave,
New Hyde Park, NY
516-775-5866
Thursday
November 20
10:00am
Elmont/Valley
Stream, Wood
Mere North,
Rosedale
Mrs. Valsa Mathew
675 Crans Street,
516-285-5753
. Sevika Sangham Fasting Prayer Meetings: TBA
Friendly reminder from Sevika Sangham Secretary:
Sevika Sanghom Annual Contribution: All members are requested to pay the
Annual Membership Fees $50/-ASAP
Sevika Sangham Calendar of Events:
Family Night- Saturday, November 1st 2008 at 6:00pm.
COTTAGE PRAYER: Yuvajana sakyam cottage prayer at the residence of JHON MANI ,16 BOLTON ROAD ,GARDEN CITY PARK ,NY-11040
PH:516 414 4986 on sunday NOV 9TH 6.00PM.All yuvajanasakhyam members are urged to attend.
There will be a general body meeting of yuvajanasakhyam on
NOV 16TH immediately after church,ELECTION of yuvajanasakhyam office bearers will take place during that meeting.
bijumathew varghse secretary
Sunday School Events:
World Sunday School Celebration
Nov.2, Sunday, 2008 3.00 pm at St. Thomas MTC - 34, Morris Street, Yonkers, NY10705
Sunday School Regional Competition Winners.
Epiphany Mar Thoma Church has captured 4 first places, 1 second, and 2 third.
Christa Alexander- 1st place English Solo, 1st place Malayalam Solo and 1st place
Elocution
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM
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Selina Thomas- 1st place English solo
Susheel Varughese - 3rd place Elocution
Group Song- 2nd place in Malaylam and 3rd place in English
Episcopal Visit: Dicesan Bishop Rt.Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos
November 06th – 09th November, 2008 (3 days)
Due to Thirumeni’s busy schedule, there is a change in the number of days, instead of 3 days Thirumeni will be visiting only one day ie November 09,2008 for the first Communicant’s service.
EDAVAKA MISSION
1. Edavaka Mission Prayer Meetings: TBA.
Hold the following dates: Calendar of Events
PROGRAMS FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR 2008:
World Sunday School Day Service and Celebration- November 2nd
Family Night-November 1sth
Festival of Unity of the Communion of Churches in India- November 9th Sunday Thanksgiving Day- November 27th
Christmas Carol- December 24th
Christmas Service and Holy Communion-December 25th
Watch Night Service- December 31st
Come with your family and remember these programs in your daily prayers.
Friendly Reminder from Trustees:
Those who have not completed their donations towards any pledged projects of the
Church / Elevator / Building / Chaplains Residence, Parish Day, New Academic Year
offertory, etc. please make sure to pay at your earliest. If you cannot physically attend
services, Please mail your donations as Check payable to “Epiphany MTC” to the
attention of Trustees.
As per the General Body decision to keep all members as active members in the Church
Register and the church to pay the” Diocesan Dues” per member, all members are
requested to pay the minimum subscription and other dues ASAP in the enclosed
envelope. Thanks for your support and prayers.
“Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do
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a little”
-Edmund Burke
Friendly note from the Secretary: Any good standing member who’s names or addresses
or any information or you are not getting your News letters, Birthday or Wedding
Anniversary Cards or any info that needs to be corrected, please feel free to call me or
email me ASAP will be greatly appreciated. Please be a responsible member and respond to
the important matters. Please check your info. Against the News Letter info. from January
thru December and if you notice any discrepancies, I will be more than happy to correct it,
provided you should inform me in time.
Also please pick up your News letters every month. Please make sure to pick up the
one that belongs to you only.
“We are updating our voters list too. Please email me any of your
children who are 18 years up at [email protected] and cc: to [email protected] Missing Wedding Dates: ( Please read and respond immediately via email
at : Anilttm @ optonline.net and cc to [email protected] )
Missing Date of Birth (Please read and respond immediately via email
at : anilttm @ optonline.net and cc to [email protected] )
Congratulation to the happy Families! : BAPTISM:
1.Angel Mathew ( D/o Mr.Mathew Varghese(Biju) &Lini Mathew1209
Chelmsford Court, Abingdon, MD 21009)
2.Christina Mary George daughter of Mr. Varghese George & Mrs. Mirian
George, 2146 Holfman Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003
3. Michael Chacko son of Mr. Thomas Ckack &Mrs. Glory Chacko, 260-13
Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks, NY 11004.
The Vicar and members of the parish welcome all the above babies to the membership of the church and congratulate their Grant parents, parents, god fathers and god mothers. May the Lord God bless them and keep them in his mighty hands.
Recovery: Please keep all our Bishops, the parishioners, who are ill, or hospitalized in
your prayers especially to the hurricane /tornado/ flood victims of Mid West and please
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remember the families of the Victims of religious riots in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka & Kashmir. Let us pray for unity, peace and religious harmony."
Congratulations: Birth:
The Vicar and the members of the Parish congratulate and pray for the
following families on the occasion of having been blessed with New Born
babies,(Twin baby boys and a girl)
1. March 14, 2008- Anna Maria Varghese (Diya) daughter of
Edward Philip Varghese and Susan Cherian Varghese, Elmont, NY.
2. September 28, 2008- Maxwell Daniel Thomas and Ryden Mathew Thomas son of
Cherian Baby Thomas and Dr. Linie Thomas, Fresh Meadows, NY.
Condolences: “Living for the Lord today, leaves a lasting legacy when we’re gone.”
1.George C. Mathew & family, Farmingdale. Mr. K.M. John (85 years)Father of
Mrs. Mary Vijaya Mathew, was called to eternal rest on September 26, 2008 in
Singapore. Funeral services were held at Singapore Mar Thoma Church, Singapore on
Monday, September 29th
,2008.
2. Mr. K.O.Thomas and family,Bellerose. Mr. P..P. Eapen Ayroorkuzhiyil (68 yrs) Co –
Brother of Mr.K. O.Thomas ( Mrs Aleykutty Thomas‟s Oldest Sisters Husband passed
way in Palarivattom, Cochin, India on September 30, 2008).Funeral services were held at
Palarivattom Puthen kurishu Christian Church, Cochin on October 01,2008
3.Mr. Abraham P.Mathew, Siju Mathew & Family, Floral park. Mr. M.O.George
(75yrs),grand father of Mrs. Sosamma Mathew(Jency), passed away on October 14,2008
and the funeral were held at Ebenezer Mar Thoma Church Chenneerkara, Kerala, India
on October,15 2008.
The Vicar, office Bearers, Executive Committee and all the members jointly convey our
sincere, heart felt condolences to all the members of the bereaved families. May the
Heavenly father give strength, courage and peace of mind to all of them to overcome the
most difficult time they are going through.
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AREA PRAYER MEETINGS
Day/Date/
Time
Area Residence
Sunday,
November 02,
05:00pm
Area # 5 Floral
Park(Nassau &
Queens) New Hyde
Park(Queens)
Mr. Thomas Pothen
84--71 256th Street
Floral Park,NY11001
718-470-0499
Sunday,
November 02,
07:00pm
Area # 4 Bellerose,
Floral Park Glen Oaks
Jamaica Estates, Little
Neck Queens Village.
Mrs. Saramma Mathai 88-23 Ransom Street Queens Village, NY 11427 718-715-1017
Saturday,
November 08
07:00pm
Area # 2 Bayridge,
Coney Island Mr.Thomas C.Varghese 849 Avenue Z Brooklyn,NY11235 718-646-4943
Saturday
November
07:00pm
Area # 1 Astoria,Flushing
Forest Hills,,Fresh Medws
,J.Heights New
City,Pelham,W.Nack,Wood
side,Yonkers,CT,FL,MD,NJ
,NC,Oh,Tx,Virginia
TBA
Sunday,
November 16
05:00pm
Area # 7
New Hyde Park Area
(Nassau-West)
Mr. Abraham Mammen
534 North 11th
Street
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Tel. 516-488-1972
Sunday
November 16
07:00pm
Area # 8 AlbertsonManhasst Hills
Garden City Park,Roslyn,
Williston Park, Franklin
Square Park Glen Cove, W.
Hempstead,NHPark,
Mineola.
TBA
Saturday
November 22
06:00pm
Area # 6 Elmont,
Rosedale, Valley
Stream,Woodmere-North
Mr. Thomas K. Thomas 16 Fairmount St. Valley Stream, NY 11580 Tel: 516-285-8985
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Sunday,
November,23,
04:30pm
Area # 3 Glendale,Ozone
Park,Richmond
Hill,Ridgewood,Woodhe
aven, Wyckoff
Mr. Chacko Varghese
251 St Nicholas Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Te:347-365-5830
Sunday,
November 23
07:00pm
Area # 9 Long Island
Area Baldwin
Bethpage Deer Park
East Mdw Frmngdale
Hicksville Mastic
Beach, Melville Merick
Muttontown Syosset
Wantagh Westbury
Mr. Nickle Philip
592 Benton Road
East Meadow, NY 11554
Tel:516-804-5977
Bible Quiz
* Please note this correction from October’s newsletter:
17. What is Paul saying in Galatians 6 verses 1-3?
Christians should NOT think that they are totally independent and don‟t need the
help of others and no body should feel the excuse from the task of helping others. The
body of Christ, the church, functions properly when the members work together for the
common good.
Bible Quiz Results for October ~ based on Ephesians 1-3
Total Points: 38
Mrs.Aleyamma Mathai 37
Mrs.Alice Jacob 32.6
Bible Quiz Answers for October ~ based on Ephesians 1-3 (Unity in Christ)
Total Points: 38
* The book of Ephesians is divided into 2 parts. Chapters 1, 2, & 3 explain unity in Christ
and chapters 4, 5, and 6 explain unity in the body of Christ.
1. What was Paul’s purpose of writing this letter?
Paul wrote this letter to strengthen the believers in Ephesus in their Christian faith
by explaining the nature and purpose of the church, the body of Christ.
2. Where was Paul when he wrote this book?
Paul was under house arrest in Rome (see Acts 28:16). Though he was a prisoner,
he was free to have visitors and house letters.
3. Name 5 major cities in the Roman empire during this time.
Ephesus, Rome, Corinth, Antioch, and Alexandria.
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4. When did Paul first visit Ephesus?
He first visited Ephesus on his second missionary journey (Acts 18:19-21).
During his third missionary journey he stayed for almost three years (Acts 19).
5. What is Paul saying in chapter 1 verse 3?
When he said “who was blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual
blessing” it means that in Christ we have all the benefits of knowing God – being chosen
for salvation, being adopted as his children, forgiveness, insight, the gifts of the Spirit,
power to do God‟s will, the hope of living forever with Christ.
6. What does Paul mean when he says “chose us in Him” in verse 4?
Paul is trying to emphasize that salvation depends totally on God. We are not
saved because we deserve it, but because God is gracious and freely gives salvation.
We did not influence God‟s decision to save us but He saved us according to His plan.
7. Fill in the blanks based on chapter 1 verse 5: In his infinite love, God has
________________ us as His own _________________.
adopted; children
8. What does “freely given us in the One he loves” in verse 6 mean?
This means that God graciously accepted us now that we belong to his dearly
loved Son.
9. There are two great truths mentioned in verse 7. What are they?
Redemption and forgiveness. Redemption was the price paid to gain freedom for
a slave (Leviticus 25:47-54). Through his death, Jesus paid the price to release us from
slavery to sin. Forgiveness was granted in the Old Testament times on the basis of
shedding animals‟ blood (Leviticus 17:11). Now we are forgiven on the basis of the
shedding of Jesus‟ blood – He died as he perfect and final sacrifice.
10. What is the meaning of grace based on verse 7 and 8?
Grace is God‟s voluntary and loving favor given to those he saves. We can‟t earn
salvation, nor do we deserve it. No religious, intellectual, or moral effort can gain it
because it comes only from God‟s mercy and love. Without God‟s grace, no person can
be saved. To receive it, we must acknowledge that we cannot save ourselves, that only
God can save us, and that out only way to receive this loving favor is through faith in
Christ.
11. Fill in the blank based on chapter 1 verse 13 and 14: The __________________
(two words) is God’s seal that we belong to Him and His deposit guaranteeing that
He will do as he has promised.
Holy Spirit
12. In verses 16 and 17 of chapter 1, what are two specific things did Paul pray for
the believers?
Paul prayed for the believers to know God better through wisdom and revelation.
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13. According to verse 18, list 3 passages from the New Testament where the word
hope is emphasized.
Romans 8:23; Ephesians 4:4; Colossians 1:5; Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Peter 3:15
14. What is Paul explaining in verse 20 and 21?
Having been raised from the dead, Christ is now the head of the church, the
ultimate authority over the world. Jesus is the Messiah, God‟s Anointed One, the One
Israel longed for, the One who would set their broken world right. As Christians we can
be confident that God has won the final victory and is in control of everything. We need
not fear any dictator or nation, or even Satan himself. The contract has been signed and
sealed; we are waiting just a short while for delivery. Paul says in Romans 8:37-39, that
nothing can separate us from God and His love.
15. In chapter 1 verse 23, what is meant by fullness?
Fullness refers to Christ filling the church with gifts and blessings. The church
should be the full expression of Christ, who himself fills everything (Ephesians 3:19).
16. What must we never forget according to chapter 2 verses 1 and 2?
Like them, we must never forget our past, the condition from which Jesus saved
us.
17. In verse 2 who is “the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at
work in those who are disobedient”? The devil is the “ruler of the kingdom of the air.” Paul‟s readers believed that
Satan and the evil spiritual forces inhabited the region between the earth and the sky.
Satan this is thus pictures as ruling an evil spiritual kingdom – the demons and those who
are against Christ. In the resurrection Christ was victorious over Satan and his power.
Therefore, Jesus Christ is the permanent ruler of the whole world and Satan is only the
temporary ruler of the part of the world that chooses to follow him.
18. Fill in the blank based on chapter 2, verse 3: Paul tells us about our old
__________________ (two words). sinful nature
* Correction from previous newsletter: See last line where “NO” is underlined.
19. Fill in the blanks based on verses 8 and 9: “For it is by _____________ that you
have been saved, through _______________ - and it is not from _______________, it
is the ____________ of God – not by ______________, so that NO one can boast.
grace; faith; yourselves; gift; works
20. What is Paul trying to emphasize in verses 8 and 9?
We become Christians through God‟s unmerited grace, not as the result of any
effort, ability, intelligent choice, or act of service on our part. However, out of gratitude
for this free gift, we will seek to help and serve others with kindness, love, and
gentleness, and not merely to please ourselves.
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21. Fill in the blanks based on chapter 2 verses 11 to 13: Paul pointed out that
_______________ and _______________ were unclean before God needed to be
cleansed by _______________.
Gentiles; Jews; the blood of Jesus Christ
22. According to verses 14 to 16, who can break down the wall of prejudice and
reconcile all believers to God?
Jesus Christ
23. What are a few barriers that divide us from other Christians?
age, appearance, intelligence, political persuasion, economic status, race,
theological perspective, etc.
24. In verse 15, what is meant by “one new man”?
This means that Christ made a single entity or person out of the two. By this He
brings together all believers to become one in himself.
* Correction from previous newsletter: See last line where “WHO” is underlined.
25. Based on verse 18, WHO can help us look beyond the barriers to the unity we
are called to enjoy?
Jesus Christ
26. What is Paul explaining in chapter 2 verses 19 and 20?
A church building is sometimes called God‟s house. God‟s household is not a
building, but a group of people. Christ lives in us and shows himself to a watching world
through us. The church is not built on modern ideas but rather on the spiritual heritage
given to us by the early apostles and prophets of the Christian church.
27. According to chapter 3 verse 1, where was Paul under house arrest? Even
though Paul was under arrest who did he believe was in control of that happened to
him?
Paul was under house arrest in Rome for preaching about Jesus Christ. He
believed that God was in control of what happened to him.
28. In verse 2, what is meant by “the administration of God’s grace”?
This means the special stewardship, trust, or commitment that Paul had been
given. He had the task of preaching the Good News to the Gentiles shown through a
revelation.
29. Where in Isaiah does it say that Gentiles would receive salvation?
Isaiah 49:6
30. According to verse 7, just as Paul became a servant of the gospel how did God
work in his life and what is God able to do for us today?
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When Paul was called to be God‟s servant, God gave him the power to share the
gospel effectively. Not everybody can become like Paul but God will give you
opportunities to tell others about Jesus Christ and with this He will provide the ability,
courage and power.
31. In verse 8, what does Paul mean when he said “less than the least of all God’s
people”?
This means that without God‟s help, he would never be able to do God‟s work.
32. In verse 9, what is meant by “the administration of this mystery”?
This refers to the great way God‟s great plan is carried out through the church and
to Paul‟s work to demonstrate and teach God‟s great purpose in Christ.
33. Fill in the blank based on chapter 3 verses 12: But thanks to Christ, by
____________ we can enter directly into God’s presence through prayer.
faith
34. According to verse 13, why should Paul’s suffering make the Ephesians feel
honored?
If Paul did not preach the gospel he would not have been in jail and the Ephesians
would not have heard about Jesus Christ and have converted. Paul endured persecution to
bring new believers to Christ.
35. Who does the family of God include in verses 14 and 15?
This includes all who believed in him in the past, all who believe in him now, and
all who will believe in the future.
36. Fill in the blank based on verse 17 and 18: “And I pray that you, being rooted
and established in ______________, may have power, together with all the saints, to
grasp how ______________ and ______________ and ______________ and
______________ is the love of _________________.....”
love; wide; long; high; deep; Christ
37. According to verse 19, how is the fullness of God experienced?
This is experienced in Christ alone.
38. Verse 20 and 21, what is this prayer of praise to God called? Hint: the word
starts with “d” and ends with “y”.
doxology
Bible Quiz Questions for November ~ based on Ephesians 4-6 (Unity in the body of
Christ)
Total Points: 22
1. In chapter 4 verse 2 what is Paul telling us to do?
2. How do we attain unity according to verse 3?
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3. Fill in the blanks based on verses 4-6: “There is one body and one ____________ -
just as you were called to one __________ when you were called – one ___________,
one ___________, one ____________, one ______________ and Father of all, who is
all and through all and in all.”
4. What is the significance of chapter 4 verses 11-13?
5. As mature Christians what is Paul telling us to do in verses 14 and 15?
6. How can we be an effective witness for Christ according to verses 17-24?
7. In chapter 4 verse 25, what must we do to others?
8. What is the meaning of verse 26 and 27?
9. From verses 29-32 what is Paul telling us?
10. Fill in the blank according to chapter 5 verse 1: We should be ______________
of God.
11. Fill in the blanks from verse 3: “But among you there must not be even a hint of
________________ immorality, or of any kind of ____________, or of
______________, because these are improper for God’s holy people.”
12. What is Paul explaining in chapter 5 verses 5-7?
13. Fill in the blanks based on verses 8-14: We are called to be children of
___________ and have nothing to do with _____________.
14. What is meant by “the days are evil”?
15. Fill in the blanks based on chapter 5 verse 18: “Do not get __________ on
__________, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the
______________.”
16. What is Paul trying to say from verse 22-24?
17. At what ceremony is this passage (verses 22-33) read continuously?
18. Where in Deuteronomy is Paul quoting chapter 6 verse 3 from?
19. What is Paul telling parents in verse 4?
20. Fill in the blank based on chapter 6 verses 7 and 8: Serve ______________, as if
you were serving _____________, not __________, because you know that
______________ will reward _____________for whatever ___________ they do,
whether slave or free.”
21. What is the meaning of verse of chapter 6 verse 12?
22. Explain the armor and the functions of it from verses 14-17.
You can e-mail your answers to: [email protected]
or by mail to:
Cyril Abraham
80-37 255 St
Floral Park, NY 11004
Please have your answers sent in by Sunday, November 16th
and be sure to have your
names upon submission. The results will be published in the December newsletter.
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Happy Birthday Greetings to:
Mathew N Varughese 11-01 Elmont
Cherian K. Thomas 11-01 Floral Park
Shinamol Jacob 11-02 East Meadow
Biju Thomas 11-02 Valley Stream
Daniel G. Philip Mathew 11-03 Charlotte
Abraham Mammen 11-03 New Hyde Park
Reena T. Varughese 11-03 New Hyde Park
P.G. Varghese 11-04 Elmont
Mathew Varughese 11-04 New Hyde Park
Aleyamma Saji 11-04 Queens Village
Vadackedathu T. Thomas 11-05 Queens Village
Betty Chacko 11-05 Ridgewood
Christine Ann Jacob 11-05 West Hempstead
Sheena John 11-06 Merrick
Rajamma Thomas 11-06 Mineola
Mary Mathunny 11-06 New Hyde Park
Mathew Koshy 11-06 New Hyde Park
Robin Mathews 11-06 Ridgewood
Bilji Varghese 11-07 Franklin Square
Suni Mathew 11-07 Charlotte
Chacko Varughese 11-07 East Meadow
Shini Mathew 11-07 Garden City Park
Varghese Mathew 11-07 Queens Village
Thomson M. Chacko 11-07 Richmond Hill
Krupa P. Thomas 11-08 Flushing
Lisa GeorgeVarghese 11-08 New City
Noel John 11-08 New Hyde Park
Anamma John 11-08 Queens Village
Billy Thomas 11-09 Bellerose
Lijo H. Thomas 11-09 Bellerose
Sarah Kurian 11-09 Charlotte
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Lisa Philipose 11-09 Flushing
Grorge P. Thomas 11-09 Garden City Park
Prince Philip 11-09 Queens Village
Bijoy Daniel 11-10 Elmont
Aleyamma Mathew 11-10 Queens Village
Sosamma Varughese 11-10 Richmond Hill
Rosamma Philip 11-11 Floral Park
Annie Thomas 11-11 Forida
K. K. Mathew 11-11 Queens Village
George Mathew 11-12 Floral Park
Sudhin Ignatious 11-12 New Hyde Park
Joshua Mathew 11-12 New Hyde Park
Thomas Mathew 11-12 Williston Park
Shyja Oommen 11-12 Yonkers
Sindhu Thomas 11-13 Elmont
Tom Cherian 11-13 Floral Park
Mary p.Roy 11-13 New Hyde Park
Devin Jobby Mathew 11-14 Floral Park
Sheela Varughese 11-14 New Hyde Park
Regi Chacko Varghese 11-15 Little Neck
Sosamma Mathew 11-15 Merrick
Thundil Varughese 11-15 New Hyde Park
Philipose Chacko 11-15 Queens Village
Saramma Mathai 11-15 Queens Village
Rinu Philipose 11-16 Coney Island
Celina Philip 11-16 Elmont
Rayan T. Johnson 11-17 Glen Cove
Sherin Mani 11-17 Melville
John K. Samuel 11-17 New Hyde Park
Skariah Varughese 11-17 Richmond Hill
Ansu Abraham 11-17 Ridgewood
Jacob Mammen 11-18 Glen Oaks
Philip Chacko 11-18 Glen Oaks
Mariamma Mathai 11-19 Bellerose
Aarvin Varghese 11-19 Deer Park
Sajini Varghese 11-19 Duluth
Jacob C. Koruthu 11-19 Jackson Heights
Dr. Cherian Alexander 11-19 New Hyde Park
Jonah Itty Philips 11-19 Westbury
Sandy Thomas Mathew 11-19 Williston Park
John Varghese 11-19 Wyckoff
Daisy John 11-20 Garden City Park
Abraham Varughese 11-20 Hicksville
Alex Daniel 11-20 New Hyde Park
Varghese Mathai 11-22 New Hyde Park
Susan John 11-22 Queens Village
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Sean Unni 11-22 Williston Park
Jerry George 11-24 Albertson
Saji George 11-24 Merrick
Naveen Thomas 11-24 West Hempstead
Aleyamma Philipose 11-25 Coney Island
Vincy Philipose 11-25 Flushing
Abraham V. Thomas 11-25 Merrick
George C. Abraham 11-25 Queens Village
Giji George 11-25 Queens Village
Simon Samuel 11-27 Bellerose
Mincy Aji 11-27 Coney Island
Christine Samuel 11-27 Floral Park
Cherian Baby Thomas 11-27 Fresh Meadows
Joseph P. Oommen 11-27 Queens Village
Cherian Mallappallil 11-27 Woodside
Jerel Chacko 11-28 East Meadow
Thomas Varghese 11-28 Elmont
Chinnamma George 11-28 Garden City Park
Gracy Mathew 11-28 Merrick
Sophia Abraham 11-28 Ridgewood
Jamie Thomas 11-29 Garden City Park
Jacob P. Jacob 11-29 New Hyde Park
Mariamma Kurian 11-29 Queens Village
Sara Thomas 11-30 Albertson
Aleyamma Varghese 11-30 Elmont
George Abraham 11-30 New Hyde Park
Justin Jacob Easow 11-30 Richmond Hill
Happy Wedding Anniversary Greetings to:
Mr & Mrs.Varghese George 11-03 Albertson
Mr & Mrs.M.C. Varughese 11-03 Elmont
Mr & Mrs.Mathew John 11-07 Hicksville
Mr & Mrs.George Oommen 11-08 Garden City Park
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Mr & Mrs.Koshy Johnkutty 11-11 Jamaica Estates
Mr & Mrs.Mathew Varghese 11-13 Abingdon
Mr & Mrs.Wilson K. George 11-17 Edinburg
Mr & Mrs.P.V. Abraham 11-20 Ridgewood
Mr & Mrs.Bijumon Varghese 11-22 Glen Oaks
Mr & Mrs.Thomas John 11-22 Woodmere-North
Mr & Mrs.Jacob C. Koruthu 11-24 Jackson Heights
Mr & Mrs.Mathew K. Lukose 11-24 Syosset
Mr & Mrs.Wilson Oommen 11-25 Floral Park
Mr & Mrs.Shibu Varughese 11-26 Elmont
Mr & Mrs.Thomas Philip 11-26 Monroe
Mr & Mrs.Varghese Mathew 11-27 Albertson
Mr & Mrs.Philipose Oommen 11-28 Elmont
Mr & Mrs.Tharamel Alexander 11-30 Baldwin
Mr & Mrs.Sony Joseph 11-30 Bellerose
Mr & Mrs.Samuel Alexander 11-30 Elmont
Mr & Mrs.Roy P. Varghese 11-30 New Hyde Park
Rev & Mrs. P.J. Varghese 11-30 Ozone Park
Moved to New Address:
Mr. Toby Varghese Chacko and family From: 260-22 73rd
Avenue,
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
Toby V chacko Jyothi Jose Sissy Chacko (s) Jessy Chacko (s) To: 20 Bryant Ave,
New Hyde Park, NY11040. Tel No: 516 305 5123
Do you know the meaning of Epiphany? “Epiphany: Christian Festival celebrating the Divinity of Jesus: A Christian festival
marking the visit of the Magi to celebrate Jesus Christ„s birth or in the Eastern Orthodox
Church, the baptism of Jesus Christ. A Sudden realization; a sudden intuitive leap of
understanding, especially through an ordinary but striking occurrence. It came to him an
Epiphany what life‟s work was to be: An appearance of God: The supposed manifestation
of a divine being.”
QUOTES FOR THE MONTH:
“YESTERDAY IS PAST” ~ FORGET IT~“
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TOMORROW YOU MAY NEVER SEE! TODAY IS HERE” ~ USE IT~
“TODAY IS THE TOMORROW YOU THOUGHT ABOUT IT
YESTERDAY”
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to
what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second,
it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self- evident.”
Arthur Schopenhauer
“There is no disgrace in falling, if you fall and you cannot
Lift yourself up, then there lies the disgrace.”
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead there is no path
and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is
not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
“The First Listen to Learn is to Listen”
“The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention.”
“It is better to sleep on things before hand than lie awake about them afterward.”
Baltasar Gracian
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham
Lincoln
Bible: Behold It Believe Life Eternal.
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Aristotle
My favorite quotes what I like to share you come from Lord Budha: “You,
yourself,
as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and attention.”
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”-
Igniting leadership for a New Beginning, A New vision and New
opportunities.” Mahatma Gandhi
“ One thing you can’t recycle is wasted time.” Anon
“ You may delay, but time will not.” Benjamin Franklin
A Lovely Poem by Shri Rabindranath Tagore
Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God,
first fill your own house with the Fragrance of love...
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Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God,
first remove the darkness of sin from your heart...
Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer,
first learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen...
Go not to the temple to pray on bended knees,
first bend down to lift someone who is down-trodden. ..
Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins,
first forgive from your heart those who have sinned against you .