Announcements – July 11, 2021

Posted on July 11th , 2021

Worship Service

  • Next Sunday – July 18

All members are allowed to attend the worship service but those who wish to partake in the Holy Qurbana, please register online and sign the waiver. We removed temperature monitoring requirements but all are requested to wear face mask.

  • 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/main/resources/attendance-registration/

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)

Sevika Sanghom

  • Sevika Sanghom monthly meeting  will be held today July 11th, Sunday after the worship service at the Church.
  • The Diocesan Suvisesha Sevika Sanghom bimonthly prayer meeting will be held on July 17, 2021 at 10 am. Vice President Rev. Thomas Mathew P will deliver the message.
    Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5163773311
    Meeting ID: 516 377 3311

Edavaka Mission

  • Edavaka Mission monthly meeting will be held on July 17th, Saturday at 5:30 pm at the Church.
  • Edavaka Mission is requesting whole hearted support of all the members for helping the needy in Kerala, those who are going through tough times due to the pandemic. We have received many requests for financial assistance, especially from Evangelists who are having hard times because of the Pandemic. Please make your donations to DMTC and in the Memo please write “Edavaka Mission”.

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

    Junior Camp 2021 Flyer

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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduBhvRhvn_p_Y40YLZrp8EYYD25mAbD8fB0F_nkBOZe8TFSw/viewform

DYFC 2021 Notice Letter

DMTC Souvenir – 2021

  • There are very few members who are yet to send their pictures/material and payment for the souvenir. Please send material to dmtc.souvenir@gmail.com and payment to the Trustee by next week. Please contact Souvenir committee convener Mr. C. V. Samuel (586) 216-0602 or Joint convener Ms. Diana John (248) 635-9557 for more details.

DMTC Expansion Project Sponsorship Update

  • Project Update: Fire alarm installation, testing and certification are completed and we are waiting for the final inspection from the city. Carpenter has started working on the kneeling pews and also on the altar. Integrity started the final cleanup of the sanctuary for the carpet installation in the coming week. AV installation will start on coming Monday. Annex building demolition, HVAC plumbing and commissioning is also expected next week. Electrician will start next week to finish the rest of the work. 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 1  $       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, Lay leader Mr. Justin Abraham, Mr. Reji Alexander, English Choir members & Ms. Rebecca Varghese & Ms. Priya John (piano) for assisting in today’s service. Thanks to Mr. Jason Abraham, Mr. Joseph Mathews, Ms. Christina Cherian & Mr. Sujeev Cherian for assisting with live streaming. Thanks to Mr. Santosh Thomas 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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