Announcements – May 8, 2022

Posted on May 8th , 2022

Wishing all our beloved mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Podcasts

  • Sermon Link – ‘Mother’s Day’ (by Mrs. Pheba Kunjappan)

General Body Notice

  • The General Body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Church will be held today – Sunday, May 8th, 2022 in the sanctuary after the Holy Communion Service presided by the President and Vicar, Rev. Varghese Thomas. All General Body members are requested to attend this meeting. The agenda is as follows:
    1. Election of the new Vice President for the year 2022 due to resignation of previously elected member of the position

Worship Services

  • Next Sunday – May 15 
    • 10:15 AM – Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
    • 9 AM – Sunday School
  • All are requested to wear face mask. Those who live in the same household are requested to sit together.
  • If you have a fever, cough, high temperature or any other symptoms, please stay home

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 a 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)

Prayer Fellowship

  • Prayer Group 2 will have a prayer meeting on May 15th at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. George Koshy at 35782 Smithfield Rd. Farmington, MI 48335
    All prayer group members are requested to attend

Sunday School

  • 2022 Diocesan Exam will be held virtually through Zoom on Sunday, May 15th

Yuvajana Sakhyam

  • Yuvajana Sakhyam is hosting a Family Retreat on Saturday May 14th from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the church. Theme for the retreat is: “Faith & Life in Challenging Situations”. Mrs. Shijy Alex, member of Chicago Mar Thoma Church will be the main speaker. All families of our parish are welcome and encouraged to join the retreat.If planning to attend, please register online by Sunday May 8, 2022: https://detroitmarthoma.org/main/resources/2022-yuvajana-sakhyam-retreat-registration/

    Any questions please contact retreat convenor Pheba Kunjappan or Yuvajana Sakhyam Secretary Stanley Samuel

    Donations for the retreat are welcome and appreciated.

  • Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam Diocese of North America and Europe is organizing a Two-Day Convention on May 21st and May 22nd at 8.30 pm through Zoom. Our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa will be giving the inaugural address for the convention.  Convention speakers are Rev. Sam T Koshy (Vicar of Enathu MTC) and Rev.Dr. K. Mathew (Family Counsellor and Vicar of All Saints MTC, Ayur).  Humbly request all of your prayerful participation in the convention. Convention will also be live via Mar Thoma Media and Abba News.

    Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6545542532?pwd=eHVhcEFtMnNCTjNtZWZiMUhNN01vUT09

    Meeting ID: 654 554 2532      Passcode: 77777

Sevika Sanghom

    • Midwest Regional Sevika Sanghom prayer line will be held on Thursday, May 12th at 8:30pm via Zoom. Rev. Joymon S.K. (Vicar, St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Indianapolis) will give the message. Please send prayer requests to Rev. Varghese Thomas by phone or by e-mail at dmtc.achen@gmail.com

      Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87478909085?pwd=bjJlaGltanU3YjNaY1BBbWw2OUpFQT09
      Meeting ID: 874 7890 9085    Passcode: 480291

Edavaka Mission

  • Edavaka Mission is collecting donations to sponsor students from the Kompady Mar Thoma Episcopal Jubilee Institute. The institute trains evangelists to serve the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association, dioceses and many other organizations of the church. The institute has 20 students currently who are primarily from economically backward families. Rs. 50,000, approximately $654, is needed to sponsor a student per year. Our Edavaka Mission is planning to sponsor 1 or more students and is kindly requesting your prayers and generous support.

Choir

  • The new Kristheeya Keerthanangal and Hasha kramam books are available for purchase. Please see the choir representatives in the parish hall to obtain your copy. The price is as follows:
    • Kristheeya Keerthanangal – $15
    • Hasha Kremam Malayalam – $10
    • Hasha Kremam Transliterated version – $10

    Payment accepted in the form of cash or check payable to Detroit Mar Thoma Church Choir.

Youth Group

  • Youth Group is continuing the clothing drive in partnership with National Honors Society. Requesting all youths and church members to bring any unwanted clothes for donation. Collection will continue through Sunday, May 22nd. For any questions, please contact Christina Cherian or Benjamin Mathews.
  • Youth group is planning to arrange a blood drive with the Red Cross. To finalize a date a minimum commitment of 45 potential donors is required. For those who are interested there will be survey table set up in the hall or complete the online survey: https://forms.gle/raWDAHdu7pWsLAVE8

Refreshments

  • Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rev. Varghese Thomas for celebrating today’s Holy Qurbana. Thanks to Pheba Kunjappan for delivering the message. Thanks to P Chacko Achen, Lay leaders and Choir for assisting in today’s service.

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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