Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Good News: Life Through Death (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)
Condolences
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mr. Manjadi Joseph (76), father-in-law of our member Mr. Liju George (son of Mr. K.K. George) on Thursday, July 20th, in Metro Detroit. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 29th.
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mrs. Kunjamma Philip (90), mother of our member Mrs. Gracy Varughese (W/o of Mr. Varughese Abraham (Raju)) on Friday, July 21st, in Kerala, India. Funeral service details will be provided later.
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mrs. Ann John (Toffee) (56), aunt of our member Mrs. Shiny George on Wednesday, July 19th. Funeral service was held yesterday.
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mr. Jossy Mathai (57), former member of our parish, current member of St. John’s Mar Thoma Church and brother of our members Mr. Georgey Mathai and Mrs. Gracy Mathews on Saturday, July 22nd, in Troy, MI. Viewing/Funeral Service will be held this Friday and Saturday July 28th and 29th. Further details will be provided later.
A prayer meeting is arranged today, July 23rd, at 5:30 pm remembering the life of Mr. Jossy Mathai at St. John’s Mar Thoma Church. All parish members are welcome to join the prayer meeting.
Circulars/Kalpanas
- DC/356/2023 – MANAGING COMMITTEE MESSENGER (MR. BOBEN KOSHY GEORGE)
Worship Services
- Sunday, July 30 – 10:15 AM – Divine Service in English
- 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)
- Special Prayer meeting for Widows on Thursday at 11 AM (via Zoom)
- Fasting prayer this Friday at 10:30 AM (via Zoom)
Prayer Fellowship
- Prayer Group 3 will have a prayer meeting on Sunday August 6th at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas (Chachi) & Shiny George in Oakland Township, MI.
3864 Fawn Drive, Oakland Township MI 48306
All prayer group members are requested to attend
Church Picnic
- 2023 Church Picnic scheduled for this Saturday, July 29th, will be postponed due to the funeral service arrangements this weekend. Thank you for your understanding
Mar Thoma Fest 2023
- Our Mar Thoma Fest 2023 will be held on the weekend of Saturday August 5th, 2023. Cordially inviting all church members to participate and attend to make this event successful. Activities will include sports, painting competition, Health & Wellness Promotion and cultural program. On Saturday at noon, food stall with a variety of freshly made and delicious cuisine will be available through the afternoon. On Saturday evening at 5 pm we will have a cultural program filled with songs, dance, skit, fashion show and other entertaining items. Preparations are well underway.
Cultural Program and Painting Competition Sign-up:
There is a sign-up sheet available to participate in the cultural programs and painting competition. Requesting parish members to please sign up by today. For any questions regarding the cultural program and painting competition please contact program conveners Mrs. Sarah Laby and Mrs. Sheena Mathews.
Sign-up sheet for cultural programs and painting competition: https://forms.gle/YgdGoZVsGwD4c7Va6
Sports Activities Sign-up:
Sports activities this year will include Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, and introducing for the first time Pickle Ball. There is a sign-up sheet to participate in the sports activities. Early registration deadline for Pickleball and Table Tennis was shared in the announcements this past week. All those interested are requested to sign-up as soon as possible and submit registration fees by the tournament start date. For questions related to sports activities contact sports convenor Mr. Justin Jones.
Sign-up sheet for sports programs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rU1S2FWDLF-Hdaccs5e6NSLUjFT3ziDVHsQPYJqTfzE/closedform
As per Executive Committee decision we are extending an invitation to our sister communion churches within the area (St. John’s Mar Thoma Church and CSI Congregation of Great Lakes) to attend the Mar Thoma Fest and participate in the sports and painting competition activities. Let us warmly welcome them. Please keep the Mar Thoma Fest and all its arrangements in our prayers.
Choir
- Choir voice test will be held on Sunday, July 30th after the worship service to add new members to both English and Malayalam choirs. Church members who are 12 years or older are eligible to participate in the voice test. Participants will be asked to sing one of the 2 assigned songs, and a Song of their choice therefore a total of 2 songs per participants. Participants will have to sing Pallavi (Chorus) and one Anupallavi (Stanza) only for each song. Those who receive a minimum score of 40% will be selected.
Assigned Songs:
- English Choir – AG 55 (It is Well) and AG 50 (How Great Thou Art)
- Malayalam Choir – CH 354 (Ponneshu Thamburan), and CH 106 (Stuthicheeduvin)
Those who wish to participate in the voice test, please inform the Vicar or the Choir leaders Mrs. Suja George and Mr. Benjamin Mathew no later than Thursday July 27th, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Vicar or Choir Secretary.
Ecumenical St. Thomas Day Celebration
- The Detroit Ecumenical Council of Kerala Churches is cordially inviting our parish to the St. Thomas Day Celebration on Sunday, July 30th at 5:00 pm taking place at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Southfield, MI. The event will be filled with programs from multiple churches in our community. Children from our Sunday school will be participating in the program as well. Encouraging all parish members to attend this Ecumenical event.
Parish Events
- Parish Events for 2023 have been scheduled. The following are the event highlights for this summer and fall.
- Church Picnic – POSTPONED
- Mar Thoma Fest – Sat. August 5th
- First Fruit Auction – Sun. August 27th
- Onam Sadhya – Sun. September 17th
- Parish Convention – Fri. October 27th to Sun. October 29th
We request all parish members to mark these dates on your calendar and request everyone’s sincere participation.
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments
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
- 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
Our thanks to Rev. Santhosh Varughese for leading today’s service and for the message. Thank you 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, have a blessed week.
Admin Update
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