Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Messiah: The Fulfillment of the Promise – (by Rev. Varghese Thomas)
Videocast
Condolences
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mrs. Sosamma Mathai (93), mother of our member Mr. Mathew Abraham (Babukutty) on Wednesday, December 14th in Kerala. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at Kaviyoor Salem Mar Thoma Church. May our Almighty Lord grant the family strength and comfort them with His peace.
Kalpanas/Circulars
- LETTER FROM DIOCESE – INDIA MISSION TRIP 2023
Worship Services
- Next Sunday – December 25 (Christmas Service)
- 9 AM – Holy Communion Service in English (NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME)
- Sunday School: Due to the Christmas service, there will no Sunday School at church next Sunday
- We strongly encourage all members to follow COVID prevention measures when coming to the church:
- Mask use is optional but encouraged
- If you are Covid positive or have known exposure and experiencing symptoms, you are requested to stay home. You may return to church activities after 5 days of isolating
- Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Online Weekly Prayers
- Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 7 PM (via Zoom)
- Fasting prayer this Friday at 10:30 AM (via Zoom)
Ecumenical Christmas 2022
- Detroit Ecumenical Council of Kerala Churches is celebrating Ecumenical Christmas 2022 on Friday December 30th at 7 pm at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (17235 Mt. Vernon St. Southfield, MI 48075). Rev. Anurup Sam, vicar of CSI Congregation of Great Lakes will deliver the Christmas message. Christmas Carols and a variety of programs will be presented from member churches. All parish members are invited and encouraged to attend
Watchnight Service
- Year Ending – Watch night service will be held on Saturday, December 31st. Witnessing Session will begin at 9:30 PM and Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 11:00 PM.
Please note there will be NO REGULAR SERVICE Sunday morning on January 1st, 2023
Prayer Fellowships
- Prayer Group 6 will have a prayer meeting today, December 18th immediately after the service at the church. Election of Prayer Group 6 representative for the year 2023 will be held during the meeting. All prayer group members are requested to attend.
- Prayer Group 5 will have a prayer meeting next Sunday, December 25th immediately after the service at the church. Election of Prayer Group 5 representative for the year 2023 will be held during the meeting. All prayer group members are requested to attend
Youth Group
- There will be a Combined Christmas Get-Together with St. John Mar Thoma Church Youth Group on Friday December 23rd at 5:30 pm at the Detroit Mar Thoma Church. All youths are encouraged to come
Sevika Sanghom
- Monthly Meeting of the Sevika Sanghom will be held on Sunday, January 8th,after the service. Election of regional representative will be held during the meeting. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend.
Edavaka Mission
- Edavaka Mission is supporting multiple charity causes and is requesting financial support from members. The following are the charity requests:
- Mar Thoma Mission project in Udumalpet. Goal: $800 or more
- Punalur Boys Home Goal: $500 or more
- Home Renovations for 3 Evangelists. Goal: $500 each or total $1500
- Higher Education Support for son of Sihora Ashram worker. Goal: $500 or more
Details of each charity request are posted in the notice board. All contributions should be made to the Detroit Mar Thoma Church with details of the desired charity. Thank you in advance for your support
Marriage Banns
- Mintu Susan Thomas D/o Mr. Thomas Varghese (Monachen)45356 Kensington Ct Utica, MI 48317
Trustees Appeal
- We only have 2 Sundays before the yearend. A friendly reminder to all members to submit their pending dues and any contributions for 2022 as soon as possible. The set amount for voluntary contribution for a family is $85 per month or $1020 annually. Additionally, each family is expected at minimum to contribute $50 annually towards the diocese to meet the diocese dues for our church. We thank all members for your wholehearted support thus far and we request your cooperation with these contributions so that we can close the financial year smoothly
Note on PayPal Contributions
- Link to PayPal Giving Fund – Detroit Mar Thoma Church: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1666494
- Please note that when using the PayPal Giving Fund, members cannot designate the category of their contribution therefore once completing a transaction through PayPal Giving Fund, members must provide details to trustees so that contributions may be accounted properly.
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Rev. Varghese Thomas for leading today’s service and for the message. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Philip Varghese Achen, Lay leaders and Choir for assisting in today’s service. Thank you all for participating, have a blessed week
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
If you are currently not receiving emails from the church or would like to update your email address, please notify us by sending it to dmtc.sec@gmail.com. Send your name and address in the email so that we can identify you properly. Please visit the church websiteAnnouncements – November 27, 2022