Announcements
Sunday, November 24, 2024
General Body Notice
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.
Sunday school classes will be held online today due to the General Body.
English Choir will have their practice Saturday 11am at the residence of Mr. Binu Jacob and family (6868 Redford Circle, Troy, MI 48085).
Prayer Group meeting
A combined prayer group meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Cherry Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Cherry today Sunday, November 24th at 5:30pm. Elections for Prayer group leaders for 2025 calendar year will be held during the meeting.
Sunday School
The Sunday School Christmas program practices will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 6:30 PM at Evanswood Church. For any questions, please contact Mrs. Simi Varghese, the program convener.
Carol Rounding
The practice for Carol rounding songs will be held on Wednesday, November 27th 6:30 PM at the Church.
The daily schedule for carol rounding is shared. If you are unable to host the carol rounders these days, please contact the convenors, Mr Roy Mathews or I. 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 list below is not in the order of visits which will be finalized shortly.
December 8th Sunday will be Windsor.
December 14th Saturday will be Novi/Ann Arbor/Grand Rapids.
Bible Study
A Bible Study will be organized on Wednesday November 27, 7pm at Evanswood Church. Mr. Thomas Kovoor will lead the study.
Edavaka Mission
The Edavaka Mission General Body meeting will be held on December 1st immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. Elections for 2025 Office bearers will be held during the meeting.
Visitation and Funeral Arrangements
Visitation/Funeral Service Arrangements for Late Mr. Samuel Philip (Joychen) are as follows:
Date: November 29th, Friday
Venue: Detroit Mar Thoma Church
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Public Viewing and Funeral Service – Part 1
Date: November 30th, Saturday
Venue: Detroit Mar Thoma Church
08:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Public Viewing and Funeral Service Part 2
12:00 PM - Funeral Cortege to Glen Eden Memorial Park and Funeral Service – Part 3 & Interment
Refreshments
Thank you Mr. George Chacko and family for sponsoring today’s refreshments. Thank you refreshment committee, for organizing and making the necessary arrangements for today’s refreshments.
On behalf of St John’s Mar Thoma Church, Michigan, I wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving.
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 family members and friends 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
- Mrs. Susamma Philip (DMTC)
Let's pray for our family members and friends who are grieving the loss of their loved ones.
- Mrs. Sheena Joy and Mr. Shine Eapen as they grieve the loss of their loved one (Sheena's aunt was called to her heavenly abode in Kerala, India).
- The family of Mr. Samuel Philip (DMTC)
All those are going through cancer treatments and other health challenges.
Let's pray for peace in the world.
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.