Vodcast
- Sermon Link – Unity of the churches – For the witness of the Kingdom of God (Mr. Justin Jones)
Circulars/Kalpanas
- DC/406/2024 – HEAVENLY TRUMPET CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
- MISSION BOARD – LIGHT TO LIFE ENDOWMENT
Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events
- November 12 (Tuesday)
- 6 PM: Prayer Group 6 Prayer Meeting (via Zoom)
- November 13 (Wednesday)
- 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
- November 14 (Thursday)
- 8 PM: Mid-West Regional Sevika Sanghom Prayer Meeting (via Zoom – see details below)
- November 15 (Friday)
- 10:30 AM: Fasting Prayer (via Zoom)
- 7:30 PM: Prayer Group 1 Prayer Meeting (via Zoom)
- November 16 (Saturday)
- 10 AM: Midwest Regional Sunday School Teachers Retreat (via Zoom – see details below)
- 11 AM: Edavaka Mission monthly meeting (at church)
- 5 PM: Prayer Group 2 Prayer meeting (residence of Mr. & Mrs. Eapen and Susan Chacko)
- November 17 (Sunday)
- 9 AM: Sunday School
- 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in Malayalam
- After Service: General Body Meeting
General Body Notice
The General Body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Church will be held on Sunday, November 17th, 2024 in the sanctuary after the Holy Communion Service presided by the President and Vicar, Rev. Santhosh Varughese. All General Body members are requested to attend this meeting.
The agenda is as follows:
- Election of Office Bearers and Auditors for the year 2025
- Maintenance Committee – 2025
- Refreshment Committee – 2025
- Sports & Recreations Convenor – 2025
- Presentation of Expansion Project Consolidated Accounts 2018 – 2023
- Kitchen & Storage Facilities Survey Results and Recommendations
- AOB with prior permission of Chair
Note: Questions or clarifications pertaining to Expansion Project Consolidated Accounts should be sent via email or post in the attention of the Vicar/President and/or the Secretary and received on or before 4 pm (EST) Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Each member is allowed to submit a maximum of 3 questions. Parish members should be present in the General Body meeting to raise the submitted questions.
Expansion Project Consolidated Accounts 2018 – 2023 – click here
Prayer Fellowship
- Prayer group 3 will have a prayer meeting today, Sunday November 10th at 5:30 pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Biju and Sheena Mathews in Troy, MI (3895 Mesa Dr Troy, MI 48083). All prayer group members are requested to attend. Election of prayer group 3 representative for the year 2025 will be held during this meeting.
- Prayer group 6 will have a prayer meeting Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. All prayer group members are requested to attend. Election of prayer group 6 representative for the year 2025 will be held during this meeting.
- Prayer group 1 will have a prayer meeting Friday, November 15th at 7:30 pm via Zoom. All prayer group members are requested to attend. Election of prayer group 1 representative for the year 2025 will be held during this meeting.
- Prayer group 2 will have a prayer meeting Saturday, November 16th at 5:00 pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Eapen and Susan Chacko in South Lyon, MI (51750 Turnburry Dr. South Lyon, MI 48178). All prayer group members are requested to attend. Election of prayer group 2 representative for the year 2025 will be held during this meeting.
Sunday School
- Sunday School Christmas Carol Program practices will continue today Sunday, November 10th after refreshments in the hall. There will be practice sessions this upcoming weekend on:
- Saturday, November 16th, 10 am – 12 pm
- Sunday, November 17th after service in the hall
The practice dates & times are posted in the Fellowship Hall.
- There will be a virtual Midwest Regional Sunday School Teachers Retreat on Saturday November 16th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas, Vicar of St. Thomas MTC-Lombard, is the guest speaker. All SS teachers are encouraged to attend.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88044415783?pwd=asqClwd52Esabt8csv38O6IM0D3E8C.1
Meeting ID: 880 4441 5783 Passcode: 956279
Youth Group
- Youth Group General Body will be held on Thursday, November 14th, via Zoom at 7pm. Election of 2025 positions will be held during the meeting. All youths are encouraged to join.
- On Saturday, November 16th, there will be a community service event at Forgotten Harvest from 9 am – 12 pm. Further details will be provided in the weekly youth announcements.
- Diocesan Leadership Conference hosted by our DMTC Youth Group will be held on January 2-5th, 2025. Youths who are 21 years and older and are interested in the conference are requested to complete the online registration and verification form. Links are below. Registration deadline is November 22. Our youths are also seeking help in housing conference attendees and financial donations from members. Requesting prayers and support from church members in the planning of the DLC.Registration Link: https://forms.gle/J2Av5tHgtZibosbZA
Verification Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lwO3QJnnHze1h99fG6bNoxObYatFvu1U/view?usp=drive_link
- The 38th Midwest Regional Youth Conference will be hosted by St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Chicago, Youth Group. The conference will take place from December 27th-30th at Miracle Camp and Retreat Center in Lawton, MI. The theme for this year is “Unshakable Confidence,” based on Isaiah 41:10. All youths interested are requested to register. through the attached form. Early registration ends December 1st.Link: https://forms.gle/6cA5Gn8YDXx75tiy8
- DMTC Merch Drop – Due to popular demand youth group is selling DMTC merchandise again to help fundraise for Diocesan Leadership Conference 2025. If interested place an order using the link below. For further information please contact Abigail ShinojLink for merch: https://gmail.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=64006b6e43cdd4d4587443ee7&id=b4355ebd15&e=898e944a9f
Choir
- Choir General Body will be held today, November 10th after the service to elect representatives for 2025. Both English and Malayalam Choir members are kindly requested to attend the meeting.
Sevika Sanghom
- Mid-West Regional Sevika Sanghom will host a prayer meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 8:30 PM via Zoom platform. Dr. Saly Jacob, member of Mar Thoma Church, Atlanta will deliver the message. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend.Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85327785382?pwd=Acjr83YUcAQru0zi0qQAfQ6xBS5TWk.1
Meeting ID: 853 2778 5382 Passcode: 732444
Edavaka Mission
- Monthly meeting of Edavaka Mission will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 11 am at the church. Election of 2025 positions will be conducted during the meeting. There will be potluck style lunch after the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend.
Christmas Carol Rounding
- This year’s Christmas Carol Rounding is scheduled to start from Saturday November 30th. The following is the Carol Rounding Schedule:
- Saturday November 30th – Prayer Group 1 & 4 (Canton, Plymouth, Northville, Westland)
- Sunday December 1st – Prayer Group 5 & 6 (Shelby Township and areas East of Van Dyke)
- Sunday December 8th – Prayer Group 5 (Sterling Heights (West of Van Dyke))
- Friday December 13th – Prayer Group 1 & 2 (Livonia and Farmington Hills (East of Halsted))
- Saturday December 14th – Prayer Group 2 (Novi, South Lyon, W. Bloomfield, Farmington Hills (West of Halsted))
- Sunday December 15th – Prayer Group 3 (Bloomfield, Troy, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township)
- Sunday December 22nd – Prayer Group 2 & 4 (Ann Arbor, Lansing, Ypsilanti)The carol rounding group is planning to visit all parish families. Those families who prefer the Carol Rounding group NOT to visit their homes are requested to inform their area prayer group leaders as soon as possible so that proper arrangements can be made.
- There will be Carol Rounding song practice today, November 10th, after the service
Carmel Badminton Tournament – 2024
- Carmel Mar Thoma Center, Atlanta is organizing a Diocesan level Badminton Tournament on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 9 am at the Carmel Gym in Stone Mountain, GA. There will be a Doubles Men and Doubles Women category for the tournament. Those interested to participate will need to register online. Registration fee is $100 per participant and $50 for non-playing members. Registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7th. The tournament will also be followed by an enrichment session on Saturday evening. Prizes will be distributed the next day, Sunday Dec. 8th after the service. All members of the Mar Thoma parishes within the diocese are welcome to participate This will bed a unique opportunity to visit the Carmel Center and connect with the Badminton lovers across the Diocese.Tournament Registration: https://forms.gle/7KUSX8PXVHe8aqoM8
Ecumenical Christmas Program
- Detroit Ecumenical Council’s 30th Christmas Program will be conducted on Dec 29th, Sunday 5PM at in our Fellowship Hall. The Ecumenical Christmas Carol Choir will be part of the program, those who would like to sing and be part of the Detroit Ecumenical Choir group are requested to provide their names to the parish secretary as soon as possible. First choir practice is scheduled for Friday, Oct 25th.
Edavaka Sangham List
- The 2024 Edavaka Sangham list which includes all parish members 18 years or older is published in the notice board. Please note the list is put in order by house number. All members are requested to review and please inform the Vicar or Secretary of any corrections.
Note from Trustees
- 2024 members’ contribution list as of October 31st is posted in the notice board. Requesting all members to please review the list. For any questions or corrections please contact the trustees.
- Also a friendly reminder from the trustees as the end of the year is approaching all members must submit their contributions for 2024 by next month December. Contributions for 2024 will not be accepted in the new year. Requesting the kind cooperation of all members, thank you
Parish Events 2024
- Christmas Carol Rounding – Sat. November 30th to Sun. December 15th
- Christmas Carol Service – Sat. December 21st
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments and Ms. Akansha Thomas for sponsoring
- 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 Mr. Justin Jones for the message. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Lay leaders, Choir and Youth Group 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
- 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#
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