Announcements – November 5, 2023

Posted on November 5th , 2023

Podcasts

  • Sermon Link – Children-to be Partakers in the Concerns of Christ; (Mr. Jaden Reji and Dr. Suma Thomas)

Kalpanas/Circulars

  • DC/499/2023 – Suvishesha Nidhi Offering Sunday
  • DC/497/2023 – Yuvajana sakhyam by-laws clarification

General Body Notice

  • The General Body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Church will be held on Sunday, November 19th, 2023 in the sanctuary after the Holy Communion Service presided by the President and Vicar, Rev. Santhosh Varughese. All General Body members are requested to attend this meeting.

    The agenda is as follows:

    1. Election of Office Bearers and Auditors for the year 2024
    2. Election of Maintenance Committee for the year 2024
    3. Election of Refreshment Committee for the year 2024
    4. Kitchen & Storage Facilities Study Update
    5. AOB with permission of Chair

Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events

  • Nov 8 (Wednesday) – 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
  • Nov 10 (Friday)
    • 10:30 AM – Fasting prayer (via Zoom)
    • 6:30 PM – Prayer Group 1 meeting (Livonia)
  • Nov 11 (Saturday)
    • 10:00 AM – Sunday School Christmas carol program practice
  • Nov 12 (Sunday)
    • 9:00 AM – Sunday School
    • 10:15 AM – Holy Communion Service in English
    • After Service: Sevika Sanghom Monthly Meeting (Election of 2024 Representatives)
    • After Service: Sunday School Christmas carol program practice
    • 5:30 PM – Prayer Group 5 meeting (Sterling Heights)

Prayer Fellowships

  • Prayer Group 3 will have a prayer meeting today, Sunday November 5th at 5:30pm in Rochester Hills, MI. Election of prayer group 3 representative for the year 2024 will be held during this meeting.
  • Prayer Group 1 will have a prayer meeting on Friday November 10th at 6:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Malini Reji in Livonia, MI (36988 Kingsburn Dr. Livonia, MI 48152). Election of prayer group 1 representative for the year 2024 will be held during this meeting.
  • Prayer Group 5 will have a prayer meeting on Sunday November 12th at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. K.C. & Aleyamma Chacko in Sterling Heights, MI (2846 Burningbush Sterling Heights, MI. 48314). Election of prayer group 5 representative for the year 2024 will be held during this meeting.
  • Prayer Group 6 will have a prayer meeting on Wednesday November 15th at 8:30 pm via Zoom. Election of prayer group 6 representative for the year 2024 will be held during this meeting.
  • Prayer Group 2 will have a prayer meeting on Friday November 17th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Election of prayer group 2 representative for the year 2024 will be held during this meeting.

Choir

  • Choir General Body meeting to elect representatives for 2024 will be held today,  Sunday November 5th after the worship service. Both English and Malayalam Choir members are kindly requested to attend the meeting.

Sunday School

  • Christmas carol program practice schedule:
    • Sunday November 5th after the worship service
    • Saturday November 11th 10 am – 12 pm
    • Sunday November 12th after the worship service

    Encouraging all SS students to participate. For any questions with the program, please contact Mrs. Shalan George or Dr. Suma Thomas. Assistance is required from parents and church members please let the coordinators know if you are available to help.

  • Sunday School Teachers meeting will be held on Monday November 13th at 8:00 pm via Zoom. Election of 2024 office bearers will be conducted during the meeting. All teachers are requested to attend.

Sevika Sanghom

  • Monthly Meeting of the Sevika Sanghom will be held on Sunday November 12th after the worship service. Elections for the year 2024 will be held during the meeting. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend.
  • Mid-West Regional Sevika Sanghom will host a prayer meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 8:30 PM EST via Zoom. Mrs. Rachel George (Kochamma), Mar Thoma Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom General Secretary will deliver the message based on the theme “Christ interventions that transform women’s life”.

    Zoom Information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82055007501?pwd=tkJ8Eeyq6JN5KHChcOunocbOiXQzMA.1

    Meeting ID: 820 5500 7501       Passcode: 331542

Edavaka Mission

  • Monthly Meeting of the Edavaka Mission will be held on Saturday November 18th at 11 am at the church. Elections for the year 2024 will be held during the meeting. All members are requested to attend

Christmas Carol Rounding

  • This year’s Christmas Carol Rounding is scheduled for 2 weekends, Dec. 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th. The carol rounding group is planning to visit all parish families. Those families who prefer the Carol Rounding group NOT to visit their homes are requested to inform their area prayer group leaders as soon as possible so that proper arrangements can be made.

Youth Group

  • The 27th Session of the Diocesan Leadership Conference will be hosted by the Epiphany Mar Thoma Church in Queens, New York from January 4th to 7th, 2024. the theme will be “SENT: Sent to see, Sent to seek, Sent to speak” based on Exodus 3:10: “So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

    The conference is open to all youth members ages 21-35 and will be in-person. All those who are interested must first fill out an application, and if approved, a registration form will follow, and must be filled out in order to attend the conference. Encouraging all youth members to attend! The deadline to apply is November 15th, 2023.

    Application: https://forms.gle/ctFYUciouRQneYEq9

Yuvajana Sakhyam

  • Yuvajana Sakhyam is supporting an Evangelist in the mission fields of India. Thus far funds were raised for a two-wheeler purchase and additional assistance is planned. Requesting contributions and the generous support from members.

Edavaka Sangham List / Members Contribution List

  • The Edavaka Sangham list which includes all parish members 18 years or older is published in the notice board. Please note the list is put in order by house number.  All members are requested to review and please inform the Vicar or Secretary of any corrections.
  • Members contribution list through September 2023 is posted in the notice board. Please review and note the format of the contribution list is modified. Please contact the trustees for any questions or corrections

Parish Events

  • Parish Events for 2023 have been scheduled. The following are the event highlights for the rest of 2023.
    • Christmas Carol Rounding – Dec. 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th
    • Christmas Carol Service – Sat. December 23rd

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.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to Rev. Santhosh Varughese for leading today’s service and thanks to Mr. Jaden Reji and Dr. Suma Thomas for the messages. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Philip Varughese Achen, Lay leaders, choir and Sunday School children and teachers 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.

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#

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