Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Resurrected Lord, the Co-traveler – [by Rev. P. Chacko]
Invitation
- INVITATION FOR RAFFLE DRAWING PROGRAM (JMTC CONNECTICUT)
Worship Services
- Sunday, May 7 – 10:15 AM – Holy Qurbana 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)
Vicar’s Transfer
- A reminder that Rev. Santhosh Varghese & family have their interview for visa scheduled tomorrow and Tuesday, May 1st and 2nd, in Delhi. Please keep Santhosh Achen and family in your prayers as they prepare for their interview and transfer.
Sunday School
- SS would like to thank all the students who participated in the Talent Festival last Sunday. We had 24 students from Kindergarten to 10th grade who participated in various activities of the Talent Festival. We appreciate the support of the parents and teachers who encouraged these students and we pray that the students were blessed and continue to share their gifts for the glory of God. Awards will be announced in the upcoming weeks
Youth Group
- The 44th Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference will be held on July 20-23, 2023 at the campus of Trinity International University located in the suburbs of Chicago, IL hosted by St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church of Chicago. The conference is a time for youths around the Diocese to gather for a time of spiritual development and introspection. This year’s conference theme is “The Amazing Race” based on Hebrews 12:1-12.The DYFC 2023 Convening Committee (St. Thomas MTC Chicago) wholeheartedly welcomes and invites the youths of our parish to the conference. Registration is open now until June 28. Registration cost is $200. Please see the conference website to register:
44th DYF Conference Website: www.dyfc2023.org
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQB986tU8nX2ab1ILIe4NjVq7DW0Pb9zwtF7gF8qWX8MTC9w/viewform
Sevika Sanghom
- Monthly Meeting of the Sevika Sanghom will be held on Saturday, May 6th at 12 pm at the church. There will be a special lunch event to celebrate Mother’s Day during the meeting. Kindly request participation from all Sevika Sanghom members and please inform Sevika Sanghom committee members if you are attending. Cost of the event will be shared by all attendees equally.
- Sevika Sanghom is requesting support for charity activities this year. Currently Sevika Sanghom has decided to support a young cancer patient in Kerala. Details of the charity request is posted in the notice board. Requesting all Sevika Sanghom members to support wholeheartedly, the suggested contribution is $100 however all contributions will be accepted. Please contribute through Zeffy or by check to DMTC and in the memo write Sevika Sanghom
Showers of Blessings
- Mr. & Mrs. Anu and Pretty Mathew were blessed with twins, a baby boy Isaiah Anu Mathew and a baby girl Isabel Susan Mathew on Tuesday April 25th, 2023. Baby Isaiah, Baby Isabel and mother are doing well.
- Mr. & Mrs. Abin and Bincy Varghese were blessed with a baby boy Jayden Liam Varghese on Wednesday April 26th, 2023. Baby Jayden and mother are doing well.Congratulations to all the families!!!
Refreshments
- Thanks to refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments
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#
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Rev. P. Chacko for leading today’s service and for the message. Thank you to Lay leader 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.
Admin Update
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