Announcements – December 31, 2023
Podcasts
- Sermon Link – With Christ in to the New Year (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)
Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events
- Dec 31 (Sunday)
- 9:30 PM: Watchnight Service (Adult and Youth sessions)
- 11:00 PM: Holy Communion Service in English
- Jan 2 (Tuesday)
- 5 PM: Start of the Winter Pickleball Tournament (see below for more information)
- Jan 3 (Wednesday)
- 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
- Jan 5 (Friday)
- 10:30 AM: Fasting prayer (via Zoom)
- Jan 6 (Saturday)
- 11 AM: Sevika Sanghom monthly meeting at church
- Jan 7 (Sunday)
- 9:00 AM – Sunday School
- 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in Malayalam
- After Refreshment: Sunday School Teachers meeting
Watch Night Service
- Year Ending – Watch night service will be held on tonight, December 31st. Adult and Youth Sessions will begin at 9:30 PM and Holy Qurbana service in English at 11:00 PM.
Sunday School
- Sunday School Teachers meeting will be held on Sunday January 7th in Church after refreshments. All teachers are requested to attend.
Sevika Sanghom
- Monthly meeting of the Sevika Sanghom will be held on Saturday, January 6th at 11 am at the church. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend.
Winter Pickleball Tournament
- Our Winter Pickleball Tournament will be held from this Tuesday Jan. 2 to Saturday Jan. 6 in the fellowship hall. For any questions, please contact Mr. Geji George or Mr. Sujeev Cherian.
- Jan 2: 5 – 9 PM (Men’s Doubles Group Qualifier matches)
- Jan 3: 6 – 9 PM (Men’s Singles Group Qualifier matches)
- Jan 4: 6 – 9 PM (Women’s Doubles Group Qualifier & Men’s Doubles Quarter-final matches)
- Jan 5: 6 – 9 PM (All Semi-final matches)
- Jan 6: 10 AM Third-place & Final matches
Kitchen & Storage Facilities Study – Options for Review
- Kitchen & Storage Facilities study survey has been sent to parish members by e-mail with subject “Qualtrics Survey: Kitchen & Storage Facilities Study”. Reminder to submit your feedback by January 15th, 2024.
The survey has a maximum of 3 questions/entries and should take no longer than 5-10 minutes. All parish members 18 years and above are welcome to participate in this survey. If parish members have not received the survey e-mail please inform the Secretary.
For those who require assistance in completing the survey a table is set-up in the fellowship hall and Executive Committee members will be available to support. We appreciate and value your input and thank you for your participation.
Note to Church Organizations – Annual General Body
- All Church organizations are requested arrange with the Vicar and conduct their Annual General Body meeting as soon as possible and submit a copy of the Audited accounts and Organization report to the Office Bearers. Thank you for your cooperation.
Note from Trustees
- As we are approaching the end of the year, please make sure to submit all contributions for the year 2023 on or before December 31st, 2023. All contributions received after December 31st including checks with previous date will be accounted for in year 2024.Also any invoices and receipts from 2023 that are to be reimbursed by the church are also requested to be submitted by December 31st, 2023. This is to help our trustees with closing the 2023 accounts and preparing reports in a timely manner.
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Rev. Santhosh Varughese for leading today’s service and for the message. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Lay leader 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.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!!!
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#
Admin Update
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