Announcements – July 18, 2021

Posted on July 18th , 2021

Condolences

  • Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of our member Mrs. Rebecca George (41) wife of Mr. Abraham George (Aby) on July 16th, Friday at 4:30pm in Windsor, Canada. May our Almighty Lord grant them strength and comfort them with His peace. Funeral details will follow.A special prayer meeting will be held today at 6:30 pm via Zoom for the bereaved family.

    As you all are aware, Rebecca has been under treatment for a very long period and was not able to work. Church has supported them at different times during those difficult periods. Parish executive committee met and decided to support the family at this difficult time. All those who want to help and financially support Rebecca’s family please contribute by making check to DMTC and please write “Good Samaritan fund – Rebecca family” in the Memo. You can also make donations through the payment options such as Venmo and Paypal

Kalpanas/Circulars

  • Circular – 23

Worship Service

  • Next Sunday – July 25

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 has been cancelled
  • Special Prayer meeting for Widows on July 22, has been cancelled

Senior Fellowship

  • Senior Fellowship monthly meeting will be held on July 24th, Saturday at 3:00pm at the Church

Parish Picnic – 2021

  • Parish Picnic will be held on August 7th, Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Civic Center Park, 1827 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (near Oakland University).

Diocesan Family Conference – 2021

  • The 33rd Diocesan Family Conference is scheduled to be held at the Carmel Mar Thoma Center, Atlanta from October 29th to October 31st, 2021.
    Diocesan Family Conference registration Link: https://mtcgfc2020.org/

Family Conference 2021 Registration

Family Conference 2021 Brochure

Sevika Sanghom – Esther Fund

  • Our Sevika Sanghom decided to collect a fund “Esther Fund” to help with charity projects. Humbly request your generous donations and prayerful support. Please make a check to DMTC and in the memo write Sevika Sanghom – Esther Fund. You can also make donations through the payment options such as Venmo and Paypal.

Edavaka Mission

  • 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”. You can also make donations through the payment options such as Venmo and Paypal..

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/EyGmt7xgsQBkqv5UAVolunteer Registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/u6v9atFTWBzUghu89Junior 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 https://www.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 as early as possible. 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: Finishing work is progressing well. We have completed carpeting the church. Audio Video work has started and completed their major items like hanging the speakers, subwoofers and some of the cameras. They are expected to finish the work next week. Carpenter continues to finish the remaining work. Communion kneeling work is progressing and expected to finish in the coming week. Electrician also worked this week to finish off some of the items in the sanctuary. Next week, fire alarm inspection from city is scheduled. Builder is expected to schedule his final walkthroughs to apply for the occupancy. All of the outside work is delayed due to the continuous rain in the last couple of weeks. We hope they will start working on the outside soon. 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

New Membership

  • Mr. Varghese P. Joseph, Ms. Merlyn Varghese, Ms. Joanne V. Joseph & Ms. Elaine V. Joseph
    Home Parish: Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, Niranam
    Address: 2380 Club Meridian Dr., Apt A4, Okemos, MI 48864
    Phone: 848-254-7008

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. Georgey Mathews, Malayalam Choir members & Ms. Rebecca Varghese (Piano) for assisting in today’s service. Thanks to Mr. Robin Chacko, Mr. Boben George and Mr. Joseph Mathews for assisting with live streaming. Thanks to Mr. George & Annie Varghese for sponsoring today’s refreshments and DMTC Refreshment committee for the arrangements.

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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