Announcements – March 31, 2024

Vodcast


  • Sermon Link – Easter; Christ who defeated death and resurrected (Rev. Philip Varughese)

Kalpanas/Circulars


  • DC 168 2024 – AGB MINUTES DETROIT MTC

Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events


  • April 3 (Wednesday)
    • 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
  • April 5 (Friday)
    • 10:30 AM: Fasting Prayer (via Zoom)
  • April 7 (Sunday)
    • 9:00 AM: Sunday School
    • 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in Malayalam

Sunday School


  • Midwest Regional Sunday School will have a Teachers Retreat and Farewell Meeting for Rev. Thomas Mathew, president of the Midwest Region SS. on Saturday, April 20th via Zoom. Rev. Abraham Kuruvilla will be the main speaker. All SS teachers are encouraged to attend.
  • Our VBS 2024 will be held from June 17-23. Theme for the VBS is “The Great Jungle Journey”. Please mark your calendars and further details will be provided soon. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the sign-up list in the fellowship hall or contact the conveners Mrs. Sabina Cherian, Mrs. Usha Thomas, or Dr. Suma Thomas.
  • Midwest Regional Junior Camp 2024 will be held from July 19th – 21st hosted by the Chicago Mar Thoma Church Sunday School and is open to students who have completed 3rd to 10th grade. Encourage all students to attend. Please reserve the date and keep the camp in your prayers.

Yuvajana Sakhyam


  • Diocese of NA Yuvajana Sakhyam Midwest Region is organizing a Farewell meeting for Midwest region outgoing Achens on Thursday April 4th 2024 at 8:30pm EST via Zoom. The meeting will be presided by Rev. Aby M Thomas Tharakan (Vicar and YJS president, CMTC). Message will be given by Rev. Joymon SK (Vicar and YJS President STMTC Indianapolis). Requesting all YJS members to attend the meeting.

Showers of Blessings


  • Mr. & Mrs. Shane and Tanya Thomas were blessed with a baby girl Mira Joy Thomas on Sunday, March 24th, 2024. Baby Mira and mother are doing well. Congratulations to the family and may God bless the newborn

Marriage Banns


Jonathan Chacko S/o Mr.& Mrs. Joseph and Daizen Chacko, 4129 Spring Brook, Sterling Heights, MI

Jessica Shaji D/o Mr. & Mrs. Shaji Thomas and Laly Shaji, 3425 Corkwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI

Refreshments


  • Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
  • As per our General Body decision the minimum expected contribution from each parish family is increased to $100. All families are requested to contribute this amount and also encouraged to give more considering the increased cost of items. Thank you for your cooperation.

Acknowledgements


Thank you to Rev. Santhosh Varughese for leading today’s service and Rev. Philip Varughese 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


If you are currently not receiving emails from the church or would like to update your email address, please notify us by sending it to dmtc.sec@gmail.com. Send your name and address in the email so that we can identify you properly. Please visit the church website