Announcements – August 20, 2023

Posted on August 20th , 2023

Podcasts

  • Sermon Link – Reformation Sunday, Life: To be Reformed through the Word of God  (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)

Condolences

  • Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mrs. Annamma John (75), sister of our member Mr. Cavil John Varghese (Soman) on Sunday, August 20th in Kottayam, India. Funeral service details will be provided later. May our Almighty Lord grant the family strength and comfort them with His peace.

Worship Services

  • Sunday, August 27 – 10:15 AM – Holy Communion Service in English

Weekly Prayers & Meetings

  • Wednesday – 7 PM – Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
  • Thursday – 10:30 AM – Special Prayer meeting for Widows (via zoom)
  • Friday – 10:30 AM – Fasting prayer (via Zoom)
  • Saturday – 11 AM – Senior Fellowship Picnic and monthly meeting at church
  • Sunday (after Service) – First Fruit Auction

Prayer Fellowship

  • Prayer Group 2 will have a prayer meeting on Saturday September 2nd at 4:00pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Eapen & Susan Chacko (51750 Turnburry Dr. South Lyon, MI 48178). All prayer group members are requested to attend

Senior Fellowship

  • Senior Fellowship Picnic and monthly meeting will be held next Saturday, August 26th, at 11 am. Requesting all Senior Fellowship members to attend.

First Fruit Auction

  • We will be celebrating the harvest season with our annual First Fruit Auction next Sunday August 27th immediately after the worship service. Auctions items this year include a variety of organic homegrown vegetables, delicious cooked/nadan items such as Kappa/ beef curry and fish fry and freshly made baked/dessert items such as cutlets, achappam, cakes, cookies, cake pops and many others. The coordinators are still requesting and welcoming more items from parish members for the auction. Items may include fruits, vegetables, cooked items, baked items, crafted items etc. Please avoid any clothing items. If bringing an item for the Auction kindly requested to bring to the church by 9:30 am.The funds raised from the auction will primarily support the many ongoing expenses of the church and a portion of the funds will be set apart to support charity causes locally and in India. All members are requested to wholeheartedly participate in the auction prayerfully and generously. For more information, please contact the coordinators Mrs. Reena Philip and Mr. Runcie Chacko. Please note: Next Sunday, church refreshments will be served during First Fruit Auction to encourage participation, thank you for your cooperation.

Sevika Sanghom

  • Monthly meeting of the Sevika Sanghom meeting will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at 11 am at the church. Will be continuing in the study of Jude and having other activities as well. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend.
  • Sevika Sanghom Day will be observed on Sunday, September 10th. A special song is being arranged and all Sevika Sanghom members are requested to meet today after the service for song practice.
  • Sevika Sanghom regional meeting will be held on Saturday September 30th at Chicago Mar Thoma Church from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm CST. Rev. Ajith K. Thomas, Vicar of STMTC (Lombard, IL) will be the main speaker. Transportation arrangements from Detroit to Chicago are being arranged for the regional meeting, if interested please contact Mrs. Reena Philip or Mrs. Manju Chacko as soon as possible

Sunday School

  • Sunday School classes for the new year will start on Sunday, September 3rd. Student/teachers dedication service will also be held on September 3rd. Students are encouraged to bring Vijayathina Sthothram offertory for the service and teachers are encouraged to submit their signed covenant forms prior to the service

Yuvajana Sakhyam

  • Parish Kalamela scheduled for today has been postponed. Further details will be provided soon.
  • Mid-West Regional Yuvajana Sakhyam Conference and Kalamela-2023 will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church in Chicago, IL.

Encouraging and requesting all Yuvajana Sakhyam members and families to participate in the Parish Kalamela, regional conference and regional level Kalamela

Edavaka Mission

  • Edavaka Mission is supporting multiple charity causes and is requesting financial support from members. The following are the charity causes:
    • Udumalpet Mission: School and Food Kits
    • Punalur Boys Home
    • Medical treatment for wife of Evg. P. Ratheesh (Habel) who is working in Narasapuram Mission Field in Andra Pradesh

    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

2023 Diocesan Family Retreat

  • Diocese of NAE is arranging a Family Retreat from October 6th–8th, 2023. The theme for the retreat will be: “Abundant Life: Rediscovering God’s Purpose” and will take place at the Carmel Mar Thoma Center in Atlanta, Georgia (6015 Old Stone Mountain Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087). Distinguished speakers including Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Diocesan Bishop, Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo (Columbia Theological Seminary), Rev. Dr. Pramod Zachariah, Mrs. Susan Thomas, Dr. Cini Abraham, and Mrs. Roshin Abraham (Kochamma) will provide leadership throughout the retreat. The registration fee for the retreat will be $50.00 per person.Family Retreat Website: http://www.mtcfamilyretreat.comFor more information regarding local arrangements and hotel accommodations, please contact Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas (201-300-5206), Mr. Shyno Thomas (706-255-7765), or Mr. Tom Philip (201-398-8062). The participation of families from all parishes is highly encouraged

Parish Events

  • Parish Events for 2023 have been scheduled. The following are the event highlights for this summer and fall.
    • 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.

Marriage Banns

  • Jasmine John D/o Mr. & Mrs. Alex K. and Jiji John16565 Sherwood Lane Northville, MI 48168

Refreshments

  • Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments
  • A reminder, all parish families are expected contribute to the church annually for refreshments. Only 90 families have contributed this year and therefore the refreshment committee is finding it difficult to make necessary arrangements every week. This is a kind reminder to all parish families to give their contributions as soon as possible. The minimum contribution amount is $75, suggested amount is $100 or more due to the increased cost of items. Thank you for your cooperation and thanks to all families that have already contributed.Additionally, if any members or families are interested in sponsoring refreshments a particular day, please contact refreshment committee convener Mrs. Sheeba Shinoj.

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, 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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