Announcements
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Acknowledgement
Thank you Rev Jeswin John achen for celebrating today’s communion service and for the inspiring message. Thank you, lay leaders, choir, and media committee for assisting with today’s service. The Holy Communion Service in English will be celebrated next Sunday at 8:30am at Evanswood church by Rev. Jeswin John achen.
There will be an Executive Committee meeting in the Sanctuary after the service.
Sunday school classes will start after the service today in the sanctuary.
Malayalam Choir will have a carol service practice today after the service.
English Choir will have their practice Saturday at 5pm.
The voters list is published. Please review your information for accuracy.
Sunday School
The Sunday School Christmas program practices will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Evanswood Church. For any questions, please contact Mrs. Simi Varghese, the program convener.
A Midwest Regional Teachers Retreat will be held on Saturday November 16 10am via Zoom. Details will be sent to all teachers.
Bible Study
A Bible Study will be organized on Wednesday November 13th 7pm at Evanswood church. Mr Thomas Kovoor will lead the study.
Youth Group
A Youth Group meeting will be organized on Friday November 15th 7pm via Webex.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
A Yuvajana Sakhyam meeting will be held on Saturday November 16th 5:30pm at Evanswood church.
Sevika Sanghom
Sevika Sanghom monthly meeting will be held on Sunday November 17th in the fellowship hall after the service.
Choir
Our choir is organizing a music workshop - retreat on Saturday November 23rd 10am at Evanswood church. The guest for the event is Mr. Thomas Mathew Karunagapally, a well known music composer and lyricist. All our members are invited to attend. Please register with Mrs. Soumya Kuriakose or Mr. Manaloor Eapen on or before November 17th.
Prayer Group meeting
A combined prayer group meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Cherry Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Cherry on Sunday, November 24th at 5:30pm. Elections for Prayer group leaders for 2025 calendar year will be held during the meeting.
Carol Rounding
The daily schedule for carol rounding is available today. If you are unable to host the carol rounders these days, please contact the convenors, Mr Roy Mathews or I. Also please let the convenors know if you are able to the first home or the last home. If any of our families and friends are able to host the carol rounders, please let us know so that the homes can be scheduled.
* The houses are not listed in order. Order will be published once the first and last homes are confirmed along with any guest visits.
Refreshments
Special thanks to Mr. Shaiju Eapen and family for sponsoring today’s refreshments. Thank you refreshment committee, for making the necessary arrangements.
Birthday & Wedding Anniversary
St. John's Mar Thoma Church conveys our warm regards to all the members celebrating their birthday and wedding anniversary this week.
Prayer Requests
Let's keep our members having health challenges in our prayers:
- Mr. George K Thomas & Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas
- Mr. K. R Samuel & Lillykutty Samuel
- Rev. Philip Varughese & Elsy Kochamma
- Mrs. Aleyamma Cherian & Mr. P.V Cherian
- All those are going through cancer treatments and other health challenges.
Let's pray for peace in the world.
Let's pray for our family members who are grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Let's pray for all those who are struggling with unemployment.
Let's pray for our community so that we may live with peace and love