Announcements – September 10, 2023
Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Sevika Sanghom Day-Women the Apostles of Christ (Mrs. Donna Santhosh)
Kalpanas/Circulars
- Circular No. 108: RAMBAN ORDINATION AND EPISCOPAL CONSECRATION SERVICES
Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events
- Sept 13 (Wednesday) – 7 PM – Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
- Sept 15 (Friday) – 10:30 AM – Fasting prayer (via Zoom)
- Sept 16 (Saturday)
- 9 AM – Youth Retreat (at church)
- 4 PM – Edavaka Mission Monthly meeting (at church)
- Sept 17 (Sunday)
- 9:00 AM – Sunday School
- 10:15 AM – Holy Communion Service in Malayalam (Senior Fellowship Sunday)
- After Service: Onam Sadhya
Prayer Fellowships
- Prayer Group 5 will have a prayer meeting today 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 next Sunday, September 17th 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 membersThe coordinators would like to thank all those who have volunteered and signed up for Onam Sadhya items already. We’ve had a great response thus far. Donations are requested at this time to cover a few items to purchase for the Sadhya. Please support with a small contribution.If you have any questions, please contact Sandeep George (Yuvajana Sakhyam) or Reena Philip (Sevika Sangham).
Link to Sign-Up sheet: 2023 ONAM SADHYA – Sign Up Sheet
Sunday School
- There will be a Sunday School Teachers meeting today, Sunday, September 10th after the worship service. All teachers are requested to attend.
- Midwest Region is hosting a 1-day Students Conference via Zoom on Saturday September 23rd. The conference will be led by Rev. Dennis Abraham. There will be two session based on age group:
- 3rd – 7th Grade: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
- 8th – 12th Grade: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
All Sunday school students are requested to participate.
Edavaka Mission
- Monthly meeting of the Edavaka Mission will be held on Saturday, September 16th at 4:00 pm. All members are requested to attend.
- 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
Youth Group
- Youth group is continuing their raffle ticket fundraiser to raise funds for the 2023 Midwest Regional Youth Conference in December. Youth members will be selling raffle tickets 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.
- Youth group is having a 1-Day retreat this Saturday, September 16th at the church. Theme for the retreat is “Grounded” based on Colossians 2:6-7. Retreat will tentatively start at 9 am, further details will be provided in the youth group e-mail announcements.
Sevika Sanghom
- 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
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
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
St. John MTC Parish Convention
- Dearly Beloved in Christ, the annual Parish Convention of SJMTC will be held from Friday, September 15th to Sunday, September 17th, 2023, at St. John’s Mar Thoma Church (2601 E Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48085). Dr. George Thomas will be the convention speaker. The theme for the convention is ” Unchanging Faith in a Changing World”. The convention date/time are as follows:
- Friday September 15 at 6:30 PM
- Saturday September 16 at 6:30 PM
- Sunday September 17 after the Holy Qurbana Service
We cordially invite Vicar Rev. Santhosh Varughese & family and all members of Detroit Mar Thoma Church to participate in our Parish convention. Please uphold the convention in your prayers
Note from Trustees
- We thank all our members who are generously supporting the parish through your financial contributions. Friendly reminder to members with dues from Mar Thoma Fest and First Fruit Auction, please submit your pending contributions to the Trustees as soon as possible.
- As announced last week 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. K.K. and Sosamma George were blessed with a granddaughter Lydia Molly Chacko on Thursday September 7th, 2023. Baby Lydia and mother are doing well. Congratulations to the family and may God bless the newborn
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments and Mr. Andrew Varghese 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
- 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 thanks to our Donna Kochamma 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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