Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Temperance Day, Body: Temple of God to be kept in holiness – (by Rev. P. Chacko)
Kalpanas/Circulars
- Circular no. 70 – Election of Mandalam Representative for 2023-2026
- DC/08/2023 – Women’s Reservation Parishes for Mandalam Rep. Election
- DC/529/2022 – election of diocesan assembly representatives for 2023-2026
General Body Notice
- The General Body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Church will be held on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 in the sanctuary after the Holy Communion Service presided by the President and Vicar, Rev. Varghese Thomas. All General Body members are requested to attend this meeting.
The agenda is as follows:
- Election of Mandalam and Diocesan Assembly Representatives for the year 2023-2026
- AOB with permission of Chair
Worship Services
- Sunday, January 15
- 10:15 AM – Holy Communion Service in Malayalam
- 9 AM – Sunday School
- We strongly encourage all members to follow COVID prevention measures when coming to the church:
- Mask use is optional but encouraged
- If you are Covid positive or have known exposure and experiencing symptoms, you are requested to stay home. You may return to church activities after 5 days of isolating
- Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Online Weekly Prayers
- Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 7 PM (via Zoom)
- Fasting prayer this Friday at 10:30 AM (via Zoom)
Prayer Fellowships
- Prayer Group 1 will have a prayer meeting today, Sunday, January 8th immediately after the service at the church. Election of Prayer Group 1 representative for the year 2023 will be held during the meeting. All prayer group members are requested to attend
- Prayer Group 4 will have a prayer meeting next Sunday, January 15th immediately after the service at the church. Election of Prayer Group 4 representative for the year 2023 will be held during the meeting. All prayer group members are requested to attend
India Mission Trip – 2023
- A reminder Diocese of North America and Europe is organizing India Mission Trip to mission fields in Chennai – Bangalore Diocese from July 11 – July 20, 2023. Mission fields include Devanahalli Mission and Hoskotte Mission near Bangalore and Navjeevan in Mumbai. This will be a good opportunity for youths to better understand the mission work of the Church and to learn how to be involved in mission initiatives. Last date to register is Sunday January 15th. Further registration details and guidelines are posted in the notice board.
Sevika Sanghom
- Monthly Meeting of the Sevika Sanghom will be held today Sunday, January 8th,after the service. Election of regional representative will be held during the meeting. All Sevika Sanghom members are requested to attend.
Edavaka Mission
- Edavaka Mission is supporting multiple charity causes and is requesting financial support from members. The following are the charity requests:
- Mar Thoma Mission project in Udumalpet. Goal: $800 or more
- Punalur Boys Home Goal: $500 or more
- Home Renovations for 3 Evangelists. Goal: $500 each or total $1500
- Higher Education Support for son of Sihora Ashram worker. Goal: $500 or more
Details of each charity request are posted in the notice board. All contributions should be made to the Detroit Mar Thoma Church with details of the desired charity. Thank you in advance for your support
Note to Church Organizations: Annual General Body
- All Church organizations are requested to conduct their Annual General Body meeting by Sunday January 29th and submit a copy of the Audited accounts and Organization report to the Office Bearers.
Trustees Appeal
- A note for all parish members, Trustees are accepting contributions for 2022 up to next Sunday, January 15th. Please make sure to indicate which year the contributions are intended for so that it can be accounted for appropriately. Also any parish members that require reimbursement for any expenses from 2022 please submit receipts by today.
We thank all members for your wholehearted support
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Note on PayPal Contributions
- Link to PayPal Giving Fund – Detroit Mar Thoma Church: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1666494
- Please note that when using the PayPal Giving Fund, members cannot designate the category of their contribution therefore once completing a transaction through PayPal Giving Fund, members must provide details to trustees so that contributions may be accounted properly.
Marriage Banns
- Jeena Abraham D/o Mr. & Mrs. Thampy and Omana Abraham
40724 Kraft Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Rev. Varghese Thomas for leading today’s service and thanks to Rev. P. Chacko for the message. Thank you to Lay leaders and Choir for assisting in today’s service. Thank you all for participating, have a blessed week
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 today’s worship service. Have a blessed week.
Admin Update
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