Announcements – September 29, 2024

Posted on September 29th , 2024

Vodcast

Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events

  • October 2 (Wednesday)
    • 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
  • October 4 (Friday)
    • 10:30 AM: Fasting Prayer (via Zoom)
  • October 6 (Sunday)
    • 9 AM: Sunday School
    • 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in Malayalam
    • After Service: Sunday School Teacher’s meeting

Sunday School

  • There will be a SS teachers’ meeting next Sunday, October 6th, after the worship service.

Sevika Sanghom

  • 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.

Marthoma Messenger Month

  • The Mar Thoma Messenger is the official publication of the Diocese of North America of the Mar Thoma Church. It is published every quarter and has been in circulation for the last 42 Years. In addition to relevant news from around the Diocese, the Messenger contains Bible Studies and articles related to the faith and practices of the Church and contemporary trends in society. Subscribing and reading will help our parish families to learn and grow by connecting to the various churches, congregations, mission fields in our Diocese and all mission activities. The Diocese is celebrating the month of September as the Messenger month. Sunday, September 29, 2024 is set apart as Messenger Sunday. The Diocese is requesting all the members to become a subscriber of the messenger. The subscription rates are:
    • 3 years – $ 35.00
    • 6 years – $ 70.00
    • Life Subscription – $ 300.00

    Please contact Mr. Boben George, Mr. Runcie Chacko or Mr. C. V. Samuel for the subscription form or for more information.

Note from Trustees

  • We thank all parish members for their participation and generous support during our Mar Thoma Fest and First Fruit Auction. We humbly request all members to submit their pending dues from the 2 events to the trustees. Thank you once again.

Refreshments

  • Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
  • Many families have not contributed this year for refreshments. Based on GB decision the minimum expected contribution is $100. Kindly requesting all families to submit their contribution as soon as possible to ensure the smooth functioning of refreshments distribution

Acknowledgements

Thank you to Rev. Santhosh Varughese for leading today’s service and Dr. Sam Samuel for the message. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Philip Varughese Achen, Lay leaders, our Senior Members 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#

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 sec@detroitmarthoma.org. Send your name and address in the email so that we can identify you properly. Please visit the church website