Vodcast
- Sermon Link – Annunciation to Zechariah: God who fulfils promises (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)
Circulars/Kalpanas
- CIRCULAR NO. 142 – DIASPORA SUNDAY
- DC/430/2024 – DIASPORA SUNDAY
Condolences
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of Mr. George Thomas, father of our member Mr. Thomas George (Chachi) on Tuesday, November 12th in Kerala. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at Nazareth Mar Thoma Church, Ranni.
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of our parish member Mr. Samuel Philip (Joychen) on Saturday, November 16th. Funeral service details will be provided laterMay our Almighty Lord grant the families strength and comfort them with His peace. Let’s all stand for a moment of prayer….
Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events
- November 19 (Tuesday)
- 8:30 PM: Midwest Regional Yuvajana Sakhyam Thanksgiving musical program (via Zoom – see details below)
- November 20 (Wednesday)
- 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
- November 22 (Friday)
- 10:30 AM: Fasting Prayer (via Zoom)
- November 23 (Saturday)
- 10 AM: Sunday School Christmas Carol Practice (at church)
- 12 PM: Youth Group Bible Study (at church)
- 2 PM: Choir retreat (at church)
- November 24 (Sunday)
- 9 AM: Sunday School
- 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in English
- After Service: Sunday School Christmas Carol Practice
General Body Notice
The General Body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Church scheduled for today, November 17th, 2024 will be POSTPONED considering the grieving family and current circumstance.
Sunday School
- Sunday School Christmas Carol Program practices will continue next weekend. Practice sessions are as follows:
- Saturday, November 23rd, 10 am – 12 pm
- Sunday, November 24th after refreshments in the hall
The practice dates & times are posted in the Fellowship Hall. Encourage all SS students to and participate.
Youth Group
- YG Bible study this Saturday, November 23rd at the church. All youths are requested to attend
- YG Potluck will be held on Friday, November 29th, at 6 pm at the church. There is a sign-up sheet for potluck items and all youths are encouraged to sign up for an item. Link below :https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LX8SAanqqnzn4FWnaPSURkC6UuH4y0YE7uEjKLdccmA/edit?usp=sharing
- 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/J2Av5tHgtZibosbZAVerification 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
- There will be a Choir retreat on Saturday, November 23rd, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the church. Renowned Christian music lyricist and composer, Mr. Thomas Mathew Karunagappally, will be the chief guest. All choir members are encouraged to attend this event.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
- Yuvajana Sakhyam Membership: DMTC Yuvajana Sakhyam is now open for new membership registration. Those interested are requested to reach out to the YS Secretary – Mr. Philip William (Jojo). Please note, as per the October 2023 Diocese circular, the age eligibility for membership is 13 to 45 years. We also ask all existing members to review and confirm their membership details, now posted on the church notice board, before submission to the Diocese. Deadline is December 1, 2024. We appreciate your cooperation and prompt action. Thank you!
- There will be a Midwest Regional Yuvajana Sakhyam Thanksgiving musical program held on Tuesday, November 19th 2024 at 8:30PM (EST) via Zoom. The main speaker for the Thanksgiving program is Rev. George Abraham (Diocesan Secretary – Diocese of NA). The theme for the meeting is “Being Grateful”. Requesting all YJS members and senior members to prayerfully participate in this meeting.Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81224834036?pwd=SVBFemcwT1Y5aTd6WDNKem1Cb0dGdz09
Meeting ID: 812 2483 4036 Passcode: 2023
New Contribution Envelopes
- We thank all our parish members for their continuous and generous contribution to support all activities of the parish, diocese, and sabha. Our trustees have prepared a new contribution envelopes to better assist with submitting donations. The envelope includes a section to include contact information of the contributor and another section to include contribution category. Envelopes are available in the lobby area. If extra copies are required or if there are any concerns or suggestions with the new envelope please contact the Trustees or Secretary
Parsonage Deck Maintenance Update
- Our parsonage deck was due for significant repair and posed a safety risk for our Achen and family with damage it had sustained over the years. With the approved 2024 parsonage maintenance budget the Executive Committee decided to replace the parsonage deck. With the leadership of our maintenance committee the parsonage deck replacement was completed over the course of a few months. The deck replacement included removing the old deck, foundation ground work, and installing 2 new and separate trex decks. The larger of the 2 decks is adjacent to the kitchen and the smaller deck is adjacent to the living room. We would like to thank our 2024 maintenance committee for their efforts in completing the deck replacement with minimal delay especially considering city approvals that were required for the deck work. Special thanks to Dr. Soman Philip Chacko, our maintenance committee convenor, for all his leadership and coordination throughout the work
Suvishesha Nidhi Offertory & Light-to-Life Endowment Fund Collection
- As announced previously we are observing today, November 17th, as Suvishesha Nidhi Sunday. Our Diocese is supporting various mission and charity activities throughout the diocese and across the globe through the Mar Thoma Mission Board. To support the ongoing initiatives of the Mar Thoma Mission Board we are collecting contributions with the Suvishesha Nidhi offertory. Envelopes for this offertory have been distributed this morning.
- Also we announced previously regarding the Light to Life endowment fund that is being arranged by the Diocese to specifically support and sustain the Light to Life mission activities for many years to come where many less fortunate children around the world may be blessed with access to education. To launch this endowment fund we have a well -wisher in our Diocese that is generously offering to match all contributions, up to $500,000, that is received for the Light to Life endowment fund through November 30th. Therefore there is a potential to start this endowment fund with up to $1,000,000.
We request all members to prayerfully consider and generously contribute for these mission initiatives of the Diocese. PLEASE NOTE these are two separate offertories/collections therefore when making a contribution by cash, check or online Zeffy contribition please specify the amount that is being contributed for the Suvishesha Nidhi offertory and/or Light to Life Endowment fund. May our prayers and generous support be a blessing to many of those in our community and around the globe.
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.
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
- 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 for the message. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, 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
- 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#
Admin Update
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