Announcements – September 3, 2023
Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Education Day-Care Oriented Education (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)
Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events
- Sept 6 (Wednesday) – 7 PM – Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
- Sept 8 (Friday)
- 10:30 AM – Fasting prayer (via Zoom)
- 8:00 PM – Diocesan Sevika Sanghom Prayer Meeting (via Zoom – see details below)
- Sept 10 (Sunday)
- 9:00 AM – Sunday School
- 10:15 AM – Holy Communion Service in English (Sevika Sanghom Day)
- After Service: Sunday School Teachers meeting
- 5:30 PM – Prayer Group 5 meeting at residence of Mr. & Mrs. Shaji Thomas & Laly Shaji (Sterling Heights)
Prayer Fellowships
- Prayer Group 5 will have a prayer meeting on Sunday September 10th at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Shaji Thomas & Laly Shaji in Sterling Heights, MI. (3425 Corkwood Dr. Sterling Heights, MI 48314). All prayer group members are kindly requested to attend.
Onam Sadhya
- We will be having our Onam Sadhya on Sunday, September 17 after the worship service. Our Yuvajana Sakhyam and Sevika Sangham will be helping with organizing this event. We request the prayerful participation and support of all members. Volunteers are needed to bring and prepare onam sadhya items from home. A signup sheet will be sent along with the weekly announcements e-mail. Also please consider supporting this event with your donations so that items may be purchased as well. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for items, please contact Sandeep George (Yuvajana Sakhyam) or Reena Philip (Sevika Sangham). Thank you for your continued support and prayers.Link to Sign-Up sheet: 2023 ONAM SADHYA – Sign Up Sheet
Sevika Sanghom
- Diocesan Sevika Sanghom is arranging a Prayer Meeting on Friday, September 8, 2023, @ 8.00 PM (ET) on Zoom platform. Mrs. Susan Saji (Kochamma) will deliver the devotional message based on the theme “Empowered by Faith: Navigating the journey of mission “. The prayerful presence and participation of all Sevika Sanghom members are earnestly requested.Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5163773311?pwd=dDlXOXZlZk9wOXZGaGRKUWJnU1V1Zz09Meeting ID: 516 377 3311 Passcode: prayer
- 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
- There will be a Sunday School Teachers meeting next Sunday, September 10th after the worship service. All teachers are requested to attend.As our children have started a new school year and new year of Sunday School let us keep them in our prayers that our Lord will continue to guide them, strengthen them, protect them and give them His great wisdom in this new school year.
Youth Group
- Youth group is arranging a raffle ticket fundraiser to raise funds for the 2023 Midwest Regional Youth Conference in December. Youth members will be selling raffle tickets starting today, September 3rd in the fellowship hall. Prizes include 2 large prize baskets and 1 free attendance to regionals this year. Raffle drawing will be held on Saturday, September 23rd. For additional information please see any youth committee member, requesting your prayers and generous support.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
- 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 regional conference and regional level Kalamela
Edavaka Mission
- Charities – 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
First Fruit Auction
- By God’s grace last Sunday we were able to celebrate the Harvest Season with our annual First Fruit Auction. On behalf of the coordinators, Mrs. Reena Philip and Mr. Runcie Chacko and the Executive Committee I would like to sincerely thank all of you for making our First Fruit Auction a tremendous success. Let me especially thank all the families who donated auction items, we had such a variety of amazing items this year. And a heartfelt thanks to all the families who generously participated during the auction. We were able to raise over $41,000, which is one of the highest amounts we have raised during First Fruit Auction. Once again thank you all and a friendly reminder to submit your First Fruit contributions to the Trustees.Also we have a few members with pending dues from Mar Thoma Fest please submit these contributions as well to the Trustees as soon as possible
Note from Trustees
- It has been observed that many individuals are using the emergency exit doors in the sanctuary and in the parish hall to enter and exit the church. The trustees are requesting that individuals refrain from using these emergency exit doors in this manner. During many occasions the emergency exit doors have been left open with nobody inside the church, this is a serious safety and security matter. All members are requested to cooperate
Parish Events
- Parish Events for 2023 have been scheduled. The following are the event highlights for this summer and fall.
- 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.
Showers of Blessings
- Mr. & Mrs. Sandeep & Natasha George were blessed with a baby girl Caitlin Ann George on Friday September 1st, 2023. Baby Caitlin and mother are doing well. Congratulations to the family and may God bless the newborn
Marriage Banns
- Benjamin Abraham S/o Mr.& Mrs. Samuelkutty P. and Susan Abraham, 12858 Lilac Court Sterling Heights, MI 48313
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
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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