Announcements – February 25, 2024

Videocasts


  • Sermon Link –  Jesus Christ who leads to holistic Healing (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)

Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events


  • Feb 26 – Mar 1 (Monday – Friday)
    • 7 PM: The Great Lent “Sandhya Namaskaram” evening prayers (via Zoom)
  • Mar 3 (Sunday)
    • 9:00 AM – Sunday School
    • 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in Malayalam (Diocesan Sunday. As part of pulpit exchange, Rev. Jeswin John will be conducting the service. Santhosh Achen will be in Bethel Mar Thoma Church – Frankfurt, IL)

Great Lent “Sandhya Namaskaram”


  • The Great Lent “Sandhya Namaskaram” evening prayers will continue this on weekdays, Monday through Friday, starting at 7 pm. We are blessed and thankful with the level of participation in this past week and we request everyone’s continued prayers and presence.Please note there will be no Fasting Prayer during the lent season.

Sunday School


  • First Communicants class will be held today, Sunday, February 25th, at 7 pm via Zoom. All First Communicants are required to attend..

Choir


  • If any members would like to purchase the Hasha Kramam or Kristheeya Keerthanangal books, DMTC choir will be making these available for purchase at $10 and $15 respectively. All proceeds from the book sale will go towards Choir Fest related funding. Those interested in purchasing the books or making donations can do so in the parish hall after service or contact Mrs. Jessy Philip, Mrs. Sheena Mathews or Mrs. Sarah Laby. Your support is greatly appreciated

College/University Students in the Diocese of North America


  • Our diocese is desiring to outreach to our college/university students and youths as many are away from their homes due to studies and/or employment. Contact information of these youths/students is being collected via Google Form: https://forms.gle/eYPZZ3BYWSwRM4eJ6Requesting parents, students, and youths to complete the required information. You can assure the information gathered will not be used for any other purpose without their approval other than to contact them. The purpose of this effort is to reach out and build companionship with all our youths and students. Please submit the form on or before February 29, 2024.

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 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.

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 thenagain and then the passcode 926644#
    • (Canada) +1 647 558 0588 and then enter the access code 811 6679 1004# and thenagain and then the passcode 926644#

Admin Update


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