Announcements – June 4, 2023

Posted on June 5th , 2023

Podcasts

  • Sermon Link – Grow in the Divine Wisdom – [by Rev. Santhosh Varughese]

Kalpanas/Circulars

  • CIRCULAR NO. 92
  • CIRCULAR NO. 93

Worship Services

  • Sunday, June 11 – 10:15 AM – Holy Qurbana Service in English
    • 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)

Church Cleaning

  • Church Cleaning is scheduled across 2 days.
    • Friday, June 9th at 5:30 pm
    • Saturday, June 10th at 10 am.

All members are requested to come and participate at least 1 of the 2 days to help beautify and clean the landscape and other areas on the church property. For those planning to attend please wear proper attire and bring outdoor working gloves and available outdoor tools and equipment

Prayer Fellowships

  • Prayer Group 3 will have a prayer meeting on June 11th at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Biju & Sheena Mathews in Troy, MI. (3895 Mesa Dr. Troy, MI 48083)
    All prayer group members are requested to attend

Youth Group

  • The Chicago Mar Thoma Church Youth Group will be hosting the 5th Annual Midwest Sports Tournament starting on Friday, June 9th and concluding on Saturday, June 10th . Tournament will take place at the Centre of Elgin located at 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120. Woman’s Volleyball Tournament will start on Friday and end on Saturday and Men's Basketball Tournament will start and end on Saturday.
    Sports Tournament Team Details:
    1) Men’s Basketball – $200/team – 10 players/team
    2) Women’s Volleyball – $150/team – 10 players/team

    • All tournament participants and attendees are also welcome to participate in the Holy Communion Service on Sunday, June 11th at the Chicago Mar Thoma Church
  • The 44th Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference will be held on July 20-23, 2023 at the campus of Trinity International University located in the suburbs of Chicago, IL hosted by St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church of Chicago. The DYFC 2023 Convening Committee (St. Thomas MTC Chicago) wholeheartedly welcomes and invites the youths of our parish to the conference. Registration is open now until June 28. Registration cost is $200.

Sunday School

  • Sunday School Teachers meeting will be held today June 4th at 5:00 pm via Zoom. All teachers are requested to attend.
  • Midwest Regional Sunday School Teacher’s Retreat will be held on Saturday June 10th from 10 am to 12 pm via Zoom hosted by Columbus/Minneapolis/Indianapolis. Guest speaker will be Rev. Sam Lukose, Vicar of St. Mark’s MTC Tampa, FL. All Sunday School teachers are encouraged to attend. Zoom details below:
  • VBS 2023 –  VBS will be held from June 19th to the 24th at the church.  Join us as we put on the Armor of God with this year’s theme “Keepers of the Kingdom”. Registration for VBS is available online. Registration fee is $10 per child and maximum of $30 for family. Those who are interested in teaching/volunteering are also requested to sign up online. VBS website below:https://www.myvbs.org/dmtc2023

Yuvajana Sakhyam

  • Monthly meeting of the Yuvajana Sakhyam will be held on Saturday June 10th at 6 pm at the church. All Yuvajana Sakhyam members are requested to attend.

Sevika Sanghom

  • Monthly meeting of the Sevika Sanghom will be held next Sunday June 11th after the worship service. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend.
  • Mid-West Regional Sevika Sanghom Prayer will be held on Thursday, June 8th , at 8:30 PM EST via Zoom. Message will be given by our Vicar, Rev. Santhosh Varughese. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend. Please send any prayer requests to Rev. Thomas Mathew, Vicar of St. Louis Mar Thoma Church, revthomaskozhencherry@gmail.com. Let us uphold each other in prayer.Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88985544167?pwd=THZZemRFVlU3R0ZRKzNEQTdaaFhBdz09

    or Dial 1-305-224-1968

    Meeting ID: 889 8554 4167        Passcode: 061344

Showers of Blessings

  • Mr. & Mrs. A.G. & Susan Mathew were blessed with a granddaughter Avlynn Ann Anup Thursday May 25th . Baby and mother are doing well.

Marriage Banns

  • Shermie Jacob S/o Mr. & Mrs. Shojan and Sophiamma Jacob – 3449 Cork Wood Dr.  Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Refreshments

  • Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments and thanks Mr. Samuel & Susamma Philip for sponsoring

Live Streaming of Church Events

Live streaming will be available on the church YouTube channel – 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

  • Zeffy is a user-friendly platform 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

  • 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. Santhosh Varughese 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.

Admin Update

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