Announcements – July 4, 2021
Condolences
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mr. Easow Abraham (88 years, Attasseril, Keezhvaipoor) father of our member Ms. Juby Abraham and brother of our members Mr. Kurien Abraham, Mr. Thampy Abraham and Mrs. Mariamma Kurien on June 30th, Wednesday in Kerala. May our Almighty Lord grant them strength and comfort them with His peace.
Worship Service
- Next Sunday – July 11
- Holy Qurbana Service in English at 10:15 am (Live Streaming)
- Link for participating: https://youtu.be/daChC9B-5ME (Please subscribe to the DetroitMarthoma YouTube channel for future services/events)
- Sunday School – is closed for summer vacation and will restart on September 5th, Sunday.
- Holy Qurbana Service in English at 10:15 am (Live Streaming)
Since the State has eased COVID-19 restrictions due to vaccine effectiveness and decreasing case counts, we have also decided to change a few of our protocols. The following are the changes going forward:
- All members are allowed to attend the worship services and there is no restriction as to the number of individuals
- We will no longer take the temperature as you enter the church
- All are still required to wear a mask while inside the church
- The registration form has been changed:
- Only one form submission is required per family
- Please indicate the number of family members that will be taking communion.
- Those submitting the form is signing the waiver for all family members.
https://detroitmarthoma.org/
Online Payments through PayPal
- Please note that if you choose to send in your contribution through PayPal, please choose “Sending to Family & Friends” option. Otherwise there is 3% fee that will be taken out of your contribution by PayPal. The church will not receive the full amount contributed.
Online Weekly Prayers
- Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 7 PM (via Zoom)
- Fasting prayer this Friday at 10:30 AM (via Zoom)
Yuvajana Sakhyam
- Yuvajana Sakhyam monthly meeting will be held on July 10th, Saturday at 5:30pm at the Church.
Sevika Sanghom
- Sevika Sanghom monthly meeting will be held on July 11th, Sunday after the worship service at the Church.
- Mid-West Sevika Sanghom Prayer Meeting
Mid-West Sevika Sanghom Prayer Meeting will be held on July 8th, Thursday at 8.30 pm EST via zoom. Rev. Ajith K Thomas (St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Lombard) will give the message.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85669624138?pwd=R1cybzhzMU1SbzVPS21VWG5UWFhpZz09
Meeting ID: 856 6962 4138 Passcode: 401649
Combined Prayer Meeting
- Combined prayer meeting of Prayer Groups 1 & 2 for today is cancelled.
Sunday School
- Memory Recital 2021 – Sunday School Students are requested to contact their respective teachers and get the assigned portions for your grade. All students are encouraged to complete this on any day before the due date Sunday, July 11th, 2021.
Edavaka Mission
- MTVEA Diocesan Monthly Prayer Meeting will be held on July 5th, Monday at 8.30 pm EST via zoom. Rev. Thomas Mathew (St. Louis MTC) will give the message.
Meeting ID: 872 4274 0053 Pass Code: 101010
Sunday School Midwest Virtual Junior Camp 2021
- Our Sunday School is hosting the Midwest Virtual Junior Camp 2021 from July 22nd to July 24th!! We invite all students who have completed 3rd grade to 10th grade to join us for a time of learning, fellowship, and fun!! The theme is: “We Shall Overcome – Confidence with God”, based on John 15:12 – focusing on how our personal relationship with God helps us to overcome the toughest moments of our lives through being confident in who God is and what He has done for us. We desire this theme to foster a hope for the future and encourage supportive relationships that are rooted in faith in Christ. Our main speakers are Rev. Abraham Kuruvilla (Manu achen) and Rev. Jeswin John. We are asking for volunteer teachers from 11th grade and up.
Below are two registration forms – one for students and one for volunteers. Please fill out the form by Sunday, July 18th 11:59 PM.
Student Registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/EyGmt7xgsQBkqv5UA
Volunteer Registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/u6v9atFTWBzUghu89
2021 Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference
- The 42nd session of the Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference will be hosted by Bethany Mar Thoma Church, St. James Mar Thoma Church, & St. Andrews Mar Thoma Church of New York and will take place via Zoom from Friday, July 30th to Sunday, August 1st of 2021. The final day will take place in person at the St. James Mar Thoma Church and the conference will be attended by the Diocesan Bishop, along with the Youth Chaplains, Clergy and laity. The theme of this conference is ‘lnnergram’ based on the scripture reading of Ephesians 4:22-24. The Diocesan Youth Fellowship Council and hosting parishes cordially invite youths from the ages of 18-35 to register and attend the conference. For more details about the
Conference and to register, please visit instagram.com/mtcdyfc2021
DMTC Souvenir – 2021
- All those who did not reserve their compliment in the DMTC Souvenir, please contact Souvenir committee convener Mr. C. V. Samuel (586) 216-0602 or Joint convener Ms. Diana John (248) 635-9557 for more details (please see the attached brochure).
DMTC Expansion Project Sponsorship Update
- Project Update: Completed the painting for the whole church and staining has been completed for all the wooden areas that are built so far. Electricians finished hanging all the pendants and wall scones and all the side room lights. They also finished AV cabling to start AV installation next week. Plumber also completed on the bathroom fixtures and Carpenter finished the Madhbaha walls and will continue working on other furniture. The carpet installer has done levelling the floor for the preparation of the carpet installation in the coming weeks. We are getting close to the completion of the project. Please visit and see the progress and keep the expansion project in your prayers. If you have any questions please contact Project convener Mr. Vinod Thomas or Parish office bearers.
- Sponsorship Update: There are still more items that are available for sponsorship. We request individuals/group/Organization to sponsor some of the remaining items. For any further information, please contact church trustee Mr. George Koshy (248-615-1888). (Please list below).
| Items | Total Count | Cost per Item |
| Wall Scones | 13 | $ 443.00 |
| Sanctuary Recess Lights | 15 | $ 730.00 |
| Speakers | 2 | $ 4,350.00 |
| Podium Mics | 2 | $ 700.00 |
| Live Streaming Switcher | 1 | $ 1,000.00 |
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Varghese Thomas Achen for celebrating today’s Holy Qurbana and for the message. Thanks to P. Chacko Achen, Philip Varghese Achen, Lay leader Mr. Kuruvilla Thomas, Mr. Thomson David, Malayalam Choir members & Mr. Andrew Varghese (piano) for assisting in today’s service. Thanks to Mr. Sujeev Cherian and Mr. Boben George for assisting with live streaming. Thanks to Mr. Thomas Scariah and family for sponsoring the refreshments and DMTC Refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
DMTC Family wishes all our fellow members celebrating their Birthday & Wedding Anniversary this coming week; May the Almighty Lord bless each one of you and your family in the new year & years ahead.
Please uphold our near & dear ones who are sick and those grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Thank you all for participating today’s worship service. Have a blessed week.
Admin Update
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