{"id":646,"date":"2018-04-20T16:13:50","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T16:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/main\/?page_id=646"},"modified":"2026-06-02T20:56:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:56:41","slug":"youth-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/youth-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"646\" class=\"elementor elementor-646\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00003c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00003c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9ce2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d9ce2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab982e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0ab982e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0200-2048x954-1-1024x477.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-47995\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0200-2048x954-1-1024x477.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0200-2048x954-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0200-2048x954-1-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0200-2048x954-1-1536x716.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0200-2048x954-1-280x130.jpg 280w, https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0200-2048x954-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd667e9 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd667e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-545d2b3 elementor-align-justify elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"545d2b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL3_mE4VeRHw5ie9Q3QqhxV3Dz0TG8Er1E\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Recorded Bible Studies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf5a22 elementor-align-justify elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6bf5a22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeUcOqjB0SM2jssBS7ffO1zVIKdzRq7wLmQYgL_KCLeWz0XIg\/viewform\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Bible Study Interest Form<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e02036 elementor-align-justify elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3e02036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1Ofly-OlW-dAH0nM9PsPMEOmd6Ll7IEri?usp=sharing\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Resources - 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Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.\">1 Timothy 4:12<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Don\u2019t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.\u00a0<\/i><\/p><p>Welcome to the Detroit Marthoma Church Youth Fellowship! We strive to create a welcoming space where youth can deepen their spiritual journey, build lasting friendships, and engage in meaningful service to both our church and the broader community. Through Bible studies, worship, small groups, community service, and fun activities, we aim to empower the next generation to live out their faith with passion and purpose. With over 120 members ages 13-35, we invite all youths to come join us!\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d5fa2d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d5fa2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><i>Committee Members<\/i><\/b><\/p><ul><li><strong>President\/Vicar:<\/strong>\u00a0Rev. Santhosh Varughese<\/li><li><strong>Vice President:<\/strong>\u00a0Sanya Bency \u2013 sanyabency@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Secretary:<\/strong>\u00a0Evangeline John \u2013 evangelinejohn99@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Joint Secretary:<\/strong>\u00a0Abigail Shinoj \u2013 sabigailm03@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong>\u00a0Ashwin Philip \u2013 ashwininvasion99@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Regional Rep:<\/strong>\u00a0Justin Jones \u2013 jxtwo10@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Social Media:<\/strong>\u00a0Crystal Chacko \u2013 crystalschacko@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Social Media:<\/strong>\u00a0Olivia Shinoj \u2013 saolivia23@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Committee Rep:<\/strong>\u00a0Deborah George \u2013 debbiegeorge2010@gmail.com<\/li><li><strong>Committee Rep:<\/strong>\u00a0Steven Santosh \u2013 steven.santosh@gmail.com<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62de138 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62de138\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9abd2e6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9abd2e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:30}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Detroit Mar Thoma Church Youth Fellowship experienced a vibrant and faith-filled year in 2025, continuing its mission of nurturing a Christ-centered community through worship, fellowship, service, leadership development, and spiritual growth. Throughout the year, the ministry provided opportunities for young people to strengthen their relationship with God, build meaningful connections with one another, and actively participate in the life and mission of the Church.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Youth Fellowship played a significant role in fostering spiritual formation and community engagement through a variety of worship gatherings, Bible studies, fellowship events, service initiatives, and leadership opportunities. A major highlight of the year was hosting the Diocesan Leadership Conference, which brought together youth leaders from across the nation for worship, learning, and fellowship, reinforcing the ministry\u2019s commitment to developing future Christian leaders.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The fellowship also organized a variety of activities that promoted unity, discipleship, and intergenerational relationships within the parish. Through community service projects, special events, retreats, conferences, and fellowship gatherings, youth members demonstrated their dedication to serving both the church and the wider community. Participation in regional and diocesan conferences, sports tournaments, and church-wide events further strengthened connections with fellow Mar Thoma youth across North America.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Throughout the year, the Youth Fellowship actively supported parish ministries and events, contributing to worship services, retreats, outreach initiatives, and community-building programs. These experiences provided valuable opportunities for leadership development, teamwork, and spiritual growth while strengthening the bond between generations within the parish.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The parish remains deeply grateful for the enthusiasm, commitment, and servant leadership demonstrated by its youth. 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