Announcements – November 3, 2024

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  • DC/401/2024 – SUVISHESHA NIDHI OFFERTORY

Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events

  • November 4 (Monday)
    • 8:30 PM: MTVEA Diocese of North America Prayer Meeting (via Zoom – see details below)
  • November 6 (Wednesday)
    • 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
  • November 8 (Friday)
    • 10:30 AM: Fasting Prayer (via Zoom)
  • November 9 (Saturday)
    • 4 PM: Midwest Regional Sunday School celebration for World Sunday School Day (via Zoom – see details below)
    • 5:30 PM: Yuvajana Sakhyam monthly meeting (residence of Mr. & Mrs. Prasanth and Snella Mathew)
  • November 10 (Sunday)
    • 9 AM: Sunday School
    • 10:15 AM: Holy Communion Service in English
    • After Service: Choir General Body Meeting
    • 5:30 PM: Prayer Group 3 meeting (residence of Mr. & Mrs. Biju and Sheena Mathews)

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:

  1. Election of Office Bearers and Auditors for the year 2025
    1. Maintenance Committee – 2025
    2. Refreshment Committee – 2025
    3. Sports & Recreations Convenor – 2025
  1. Presentation of Expansion Project Consolidated Accounts 2018 – 2023
  2. Kitchen & Storage Facilities Survey Results and Recommendations
  3. 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 on 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

  • SS Teachers meeting will be held today, November 3rd after the service. Election of 2025 office bearers will be conducted during the meeting. All SS teachers are requested to attend.
  • SS practice for Christmas Carol Service program will start during general morning sessions on Sundays and also during prescheduled times for upcoming weeks. The specific practice times are posted in the fellowship hall.
  • There will be a Midwest Regional Sunday School celebration for World Sunday School Day on Saturday, Nov. 9th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST via Zoom.   There will be presentation from different Sunday Schools of the region along with messages.  All SS students, teachers are encouraged to attend. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82053951993?pwd=onu49cIbxTPMb9xnqhj2bEn0bnPXbn.1      Meeting ID: 820 5395 1993   Passcode: 125530
  • 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.

Youth Group

  • Next weekend, November 9th will be Small Groups weekend. Small Group leaders will communicate further detail on meeting date and time.
  • 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.
  • 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. 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 Shinoj   Link for merch: https://gmail.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=64006b6e43cdd4d4587443ee7&id=b4355ebd15&e=898e944a9f

Yuvajana Sakhyam

  • Monthly meeting on Saturday November 9th at 5:30 pm at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Prasanth and Snella Mathew in Macomb, MI (21080 Strawberry Hills Dr., Macomb, MI  48044). Thanksgiving will be celebrated potluck style during the meeting. A signup sheet for potluck items will be shared separately. Election of 2025 office bearers will be held during this meeting. Seeking prayerful participation of all YS members.
  • A gentle reminder to all YS members to submit their $5 Yuvajana Sakhyam membership fees at the earliest. Please reach out YS office bearers for payment and further assistance

Edavaka Mission

  • MTVEA Diocese of North America will have a prayer meeting on Monday, November 4th at 8:30 pm via Zoom. Rev. T.S. John, Vicar of St. Peter’s MTC, New Jersey will give the devotional message. All Edavaka Mission members are encouraged to attend.  Zoom Meeting Info:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87242740053?pwd=UXYwYXBVeXVWYWRaZ0JnVFUxSjBsZz09  Meeting ID: 872 4274 0053     Passcode: 101010
  • 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.

Choir

  • English Choir will have Christmas practice today, November 3rd after the worship service. All English choir members are requested to attend
  • Choir General Body will be held on Sunday, November 10th after the service to elect representatives for 2025. Both English and Malayalam Choir members are kindly requested to attend the meeting.

Christmas Carol Rounding

  • This year’s Christmas Carol Rounding is scheduled to start from Saturday November 30th. 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 3rd, after the service and next Sunday, November 10th, after the service

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 refreshment.
  • 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. Thomson David and Mr. Timothy George for the messages. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Philip Varughese Achen, Lay leaders, Choir and Sunday School 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

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