Announcements – September 1, 2024

Posted on September 1st , 2024

Vodcast

  • Sermon Link – Education that leads to Divine truths (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)

Kalpanas/Circulars

  • DC/332/2024 – GB MINUTES DETROIT MTC
  • DC/321/2024 – MAR THOMA MESSENGER – MESSENGER MONTH 2024

Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events

  • September 2 (Monday)
    • 8:30 PM: MTVEA Diocese of North America – Prayer Meeting (via Zoom – see details below)
  • September 3 (Tuesday)
    • 8 PM: Midwest Regional Yuvajana Sakhyam Welcome meeting (via Zoom – see details below)
  • September 4 (Wednesday)
    • 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
  • September 5 (Thursday)
    • 8 PM: Diocesan Sevika Sanghom – Musical Harvest event (via Zoom – see details below)
  • September 6 (Friday)
    • 10:30 AM: Fasting Prayer (via Zoom)
  • September 7 (Saturday)
    • 2:30 PM – Youth Group Activity (see below for details)
  • September 8 (Sunday)
    • 9 AM: Sunday School
    • 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in English (tentative – lookout for further announcements regarding this)
    • 5 PM: Prayer Group 4 Fellowship (at church – all prayer group members are invited to join)

Prayer Fellowships

  • Prayer Group #4 will have a prayer meeting on Sunday September 8th at 5:00 pm hosted by Mr. Mathew George and Family and Mr. Reji Alexander and family. The prayer meeting will be held at the church. All prayer group members are requested to join.

Youth Group

  • DMTC Merch Drop– Youth Group is selling DMTC merchandise to help fundraise for Diocesan Leadership Conference 2025. If interested place an order using the link below. Deadline to place an order is today, Sunday, September 1st. For further information please contact Abigail Shinoj – Link: https://forms.gle/JqLE4pY5crhk9Exb9
  • Youth Group activity on Saturday, September 7th at 2:30 pm at CJ Barrymore in Clinton Township.  CJ Barrymore Address:  21750 Hall Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038

Edavaka Mission

  • MTVEA Diocese of North America will have a prayer meeting on Monday, September 2nd at 8:30 pm via Zoom. Rev. Jobin John, Vicar of Staten Island Tabore MTC, will give the devotional message. All Edavaka Mission members are encouraged to attend.

    Zoom Meeting Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87242740053?pwd=UXYwYXBVeXVWYWRaZ0JnVFUxSjBsZz09

    Meeting ID: 872 4274 0053    Passcode: 101010

Yuvajana Sakhyam

  • There will be a Midwest Regional Yuvajana Sakhyam Welcome meeting held on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 8 PM (EST) via Zoom. The main speaker for the welcome meeting is Rev. Binoey Daniel (General Secretary of the Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam). The theme for the meeting is “YOUTH: As Ministers and Architects of the Kingdom of God.” Requesting all YJS members and Senior YJS members to prayerfully participate in the meeting.

Sevika Sanghom

  • Diocesan Sevika Sanghom is celebrating Sevika Sanghom Varom with a  Musical Harvest event on Thursday, September 5th at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom. The event will be showcasing the richness and depth of our diverse collection of liturgical songs from across all centers and regions of the NA Diocese. Our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa will preside over the meeting. Requesting prayerful participation from all Sevika Sanghom members.

    Zoom Meeting Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87994079106?pwd=pVttROjEV3qXXnkokiHgr76ReJenxj.1

    Meeting ID: 879 9407 9106        Passcode: prayer

  • Sevika Sanghom Day will be observed on Sunday, September 15th. A special song is being arranged and all Sevika Sanghom members are requested to join the practice session next Sunday, September 8th, after the service.
  • Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom Mid-West Region is hosting a one day retreat on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at Detroit Mar Thoma Church. Theme: Women – Witnesses of the Gospel – St. Luke 8: 1-3 and Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas, Vicar of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Lombard, Chicago will be the main speaker. Please uphold this retreat in your prayers and encouraging all Sevika Sanghom members to attend

Onam Sadhya

  • Yuvajana Sakhyam & Sevika Sangham are organizing Onam Sadya after service on Sunday Sept 15th 2024. There is a signup sheet for items to bring, requesting support from all parish members. Encouraging all members to confirm their attendance and their family’s to respective prayer group leaders by Sept 08th, 2024. For any questions please contact convenors Mr. Philip William (Jojo) or Mrs. Annie Varghese. Please keep the event in your prayers. Any donations to support this event is welcome.
    Onam Sign-up Sheet Link: 2024 Onam Sadhya Sign-Up Sheet

First Fruit Auction

  • We will be celebrating the harvest season with our annual First Fruit Auction today immediately after the worship service.  The auction features a diverse selection of exceptional items, ranging from exclusive artworks including limited edition paintings, unique creations and handcrafted items from our talented parish members. Gourmet treats and nostalgic dishes prepared by our culinary experts including Kappa with ellu curry, kappa with fish curry, beef fry, prawns roast, Thalassery beef biryani pothichoru, ,nadan chicken fry, a variety of pickles, and a variety of freshly made Indian snacks, cakes, desserts and many more. The auction will also offer homegrown organic vegetables, farm-fresh products, and exotic plants and unique items that are sure to intrigue and delight.

    The funds raised from the auction will primarily support the ongoing and operating expenses of the church and a portion of the funds are allocated for charity causes both locally and in India. All members are requested to wholeheartedly participate in the auction prayerfully and generously.

    We request everyone to please find a seat immediately after entering the fellowship hall so we can start the auction. Refreshments will be provided after the Auction has started. Thank you for your cooperation

Santhosh Achen – Travelling to India

  • As we have been remembering in prayer, our Santhosh Achen’s mother, Mrs. Chinnamma Chacko, had surgery last week due to an injury she sustained. Her post-op recovery unfortunately is not going as anticipated and therefore she is in the ICU currently in Kerala.

    Santhosh Achen is traveling to Kerala tomorrow, September 2nd, to support the family. Let us remember Santhosh Achen and the family in prayer particularly for Mrs. Chinnamma Chacko’s swift recovery. Further details regarding temporary arrangements for our parish will be informed based on Kalpana from the Diocese

Parish Events 2024

  • Parish Events for 2024 have been scheduled. The following are the event highlights for this summer and fall.
    • Church Convention – Fri. September 27th to Sun. September 29th

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.
  • 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 for the message. Thank you to Philip Varughese 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 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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