Rooted

2 Chronicles 24:15-22 Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest. (2 Chroni 24:2) Joash must have been confused and frightened when he was told about the evil deeds of his grandmother Athaliah. She had murdered his brothers to usurp the power of the throne in Judah. … [Read more…]

On Being Known

James 5:16-20 I acknowledged my sin to You . . . . I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Psalms 32:5) One of the most difficult inner conflicts we have is our desire to be known versus our fear of being known. As beings created in the image of … [Read more…]

2 A.M. Friends

He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.(Colossians 4:12) A friend told me about a group of people who share a strong bond of faith in Christ. One of them, a 93-year-old woman, said, “I feel like I can call … [Read more…]

Giving It To God

Mark 10:17-22 [He] went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. (Mark 10:22) A hero to a generation of people who grew up after World War II, Corrie ten Boom left a legacy of godliness and wisdom. A victim of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, she survived to tell her story of faith and dependence on God … [Read more…]

A Heart For Prayer

Psalms 27:7-14 When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.” (Psalms 27:8) While traveling on an airplane with her 4- and 2-year-old daughters, a young mom worked at keeping them busy so they wouldn’t disturb others. When the pilot’s voice came over the intercom for an announcement, … [Read more…]

God’s Compass

Psalms 119:105-112 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.(Psalms 119:105) During World War II, small compasses saved the lives of 27 sailors 300 miles off the coast of North Carolina. Waldemar Semenov, a retired merchant seaman, was serving as a junior engineer aboard the SS Alcoa Guide when a German submarine … [Read more…]

Announcements – September 15, 2019

Podcasts Sermon Link – ‘Honoring the Elder Generation ­- Senior Citizens Day’ (by Dr. Kuruvilla Cherian) Worship Services Next Sunday: September 22nd Holy Qurbana service in English at 10:15 AM Sunday School at 9 AM Adult Bible Study at 9:30 AM Weekly Prayers Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 6:30 pm at the Church. Fasting prayer on … [Read more…]

Gentle Jesus

Matthew 18:1-10 Unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.(Matthew 18:3) Charles Wesley (1707–1788) was a Methodist evangelist who wrote more than 9,000 hymns and sacred poems. Some, like “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” are great, soaring hymns of praise. But his … [Read more…]

Onam Feast on September 15th

By God’s grace we had our annual harvest & first fruit auction last Sunday and it was a huge success. Thanks to everyone for the wholehearted support. We will be serving Onam Sadhya (feast) this Sunday (September 15th) after the worship service. Our Yuvajana Sakhyam is leading this effort with the cooperation of Refreshment committee … [Read more…]

Announcements – September 8, 2019

Condolences Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of our senior member Mr. O. C. Koshy (91 years) on September 3rd early morning. The funeral service was held on Friday, September 6th at the Detroit Mar Thoma Church. May the Almighty Lord strengthen and comfort the family with peace that … [Read more…]