Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Easter: The Celebration of New Life – [by Rev. Varghese Thomas]
Kaplanas/Circulars
- DC/226/2023
- DC/228/2023
Worship Services
- Sunday, April 16 – 10:15 AM – Holy Qurbana Service in Malayalam
- 9 AM – Sunday School
- 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)
Vicar’s Transfer
- Our Vicar Rev. Varghese Thomas and Shyny Kochamma are transferring from our parish to India. As a parish we have arranged a Farewell meeting for Achen & Kochamma next Sunday April 16th after the worship service. We welcome all members to join this meeting.
On Monday April 17th, Achen & Kochamma will be departing from Detroit. Jose Achen & Shyny Kochamma will arrive at the church at 10:30 am and will depart to the airport at 11 am after prayer. All members are welcome to come to the church on Monday for the send-off.
- Rev. Santhosh Varghese has been appointed as our new Vicar effective May 1st, 2023. The Diocese is taking the necessary next steps to arrange for Santosh Achen and family’s visa as quick as possible. If you have any questions, please contact the church office bearers.
Please keep Jose Achen, Santosh Achen, and their families in your prayers as they prepare for their respective transfers.
Edavaka Mission
- Monthly Meeting of the Edavaka Mission and farewell meeting for Jose Achen and Shyny Kochamma will be held on Saturday, April 15th at 4:00 pm at the church. Requesting all members to attend
Youth Group
- Midwest Regional Leadership Retreat will be hosted by St. John’s Mar Thoma Church on Friday, April 28th from 7-10PM EST via Zoom. The retreat’s theme is “Cultivating Christian Maturity” and will be led by Mrs. Shijy Alex of Chicago MTC. All youth leaders/ ministry team leaders / ministry team members are encouraged to participate in this one-day retreat. Registration is now open and will close on Sunday, April 23rd!
Note from Trustees
- All those in possession of a church key are requested to see the trustees as soon as possible to complete the key exchange form. This includes representatives who are carrying over responsibility from 2022 in to 2023
Refreshments
- Thanks to refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
- A reminder to please submit your 2023 refreshment contribution as soon as possible so that refreshments can be provided without interruption
Live Streaming of Church Events
As per General Body decision we are preparing and arranging for live streaming of all church events. Live streaming will be available on the church Youtube channel, link below:
https://youtube.com/@DetroitMarthomaChurch
After clicking the link, click on “Live” and find the livestream for the respective church event.
We will do our very best to live stream all church events, however as this is dependent on trained volunteers there may be technical interruptions and occasions where live streaming is not available. We appreciate your patience and understanding
Zeffy – Online Payment Option
- As announced last week, we have set-up a new Electronic Payment option for the parish called Zeffy. Zeffy is a user-friendly platform set-up for not-for-profit organizations that allows for one-time and reoccurring monthly contributions with a no transaction fee option. Contributions can be made with credit card, bank account, Apple or Google pay. We strongly encourage all members to utilize Zeffy for electronic payments. Our Trustees want to thank all the members who have utilized this method as this streamlines the financial activities of the parish. Zeffy is available through the DMTC Mobile App or church website (link below):https://detroitmarthoma.org/main/resources-2/online-donation/With this online payment option, Paypal will no longer be available as an online payment option. If any member has questions or would like additional assistance with Zeffy please contact our Trustee or Accountant, Mr. Jacob Thomas or Mr. Alan Thomas, at any time
Church Zoom Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 811 6679 1004 Password: 926644
- From the Web Browser
- Dial-in
- (US) +1 312 626 6799 and then enter the access code 811 6679 1004# and then# again and then the passcode 926644#
- (Canada) +1 647 558 0588 and then enter the access code 811 6679 1004# and then# again and then the passcode 926644#
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Rev. Varghese Thomas for leading today’s service and for the message. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Philip Varughese 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, have a blessed week and Easter Sunday.
Admin Update
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