General Body Notice:
The general body meeting of the St. John’s Mar Thoma Church will be held on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 in the fellowship hall of Evanswood Church after the Holy Communion Service Presided by the President/Vicar Rev. Christopher Phil Daniel.
The agenda is as follows:
- Building Contract Extension Update
- Any other matter with the permission of Chair
Prayerful participation is requested from all general body members
Acknowledgments
Thank you to Christy Daniel Achen for celebrating today's Holy Qurbana Service and for the inspiring message.
Thank you, choir and Lay Leaders, for assisting today's service.
Worship Services
Next Sunday, March 1st, 2020
- Holy Qurbana Service in English at 8:30 am (Rev. Christopher Phil Daniel)
- Sunday School at 10:30 AM
Diocesan Sunday
Our Parish is celebrating next Sunday (March 1, 2020) as Diocesan Sunday. The Diocesan Sunday offertory covers will be distributed today. Please prayerfully support the Diocesan activities.
Diocesan Episcopal Visit
Our Diocesan Bishop Rt.Rev.Dr. Issac Mar Philoxenos Episocpa will be visiting our Church on February 29th, 2020 Saturday. There will be Holy Qurbana Service and First Communion service held in English at 9:30 AM(Feb 29th). We will celebrate our first Parish Day during the Episcopal visit.
We humbly request all members to prayerfully participate.
Bible Study
There will be Bible Study on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Evanswood Church.
Choir
Choir Committee Meeting:
- Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020
- Time: Immediately after the service
- Location: Evanswood Fellowship Hall
All Choir committee members are requested to attend
Future Planning Subcommittee
- Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020
- Time: Immediately after the refreshments
- Location: Evanswood Church Fellowship Hall
All subcommittee members are requested to attend.
Sunday School
2020 Diocese Exam
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020
- Eligible Students: 5th grade to 10th Grade
- Cost: $5/student
- Deadline to register: Sunday, March 1, 2020
- Contact: Sunday School Teacher
41st Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference
- Date: Thursday, August 6th to Sunday, August 9th, 2020
- Host: Mar Thoma Church of San Francisco
- Venue: University of California, Santa Cruz
- Theme: 20/20 Vision Based on Proverbs 19:21
- Registration Fee: $200.00 USD (February 9th - April 30th, 2020)
- Late Registration Fee: $225.00 USD (May 1st - June 30th, 2020)
- For Registration and more details visit: https://dyfc2020.org/
Global Mar Thoma Meet 2020
The Diocese of North America and Europe of the Mar Thoma Church will be hosting the Global Mar Thoma Meet and the 33rd Diocesan Family Conference from July 2nd – 5th, 2020 at the Carmel Mar Thoma Center, Atlanta. The theme of the Conference is “Living in Christ, Leaping in Faith” based on John 15:7 - "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."
The registration fee will be $ 100 USD, and the conference fee will be $100 USD, for a combined total of $200 per person, till March 31, 2020.
From April 1, 2020, onwards, an additional $25.00 USD will be added to the registration fees for a combined fee of $225 per person for US residents.
For Registration and more details visit: https://mtcgfc2020.org
Condolences
Mrs. Annamma Chacko (Muthathupaara) grandmother of Mrs. Jyothi Varghese was called to eternity at the age of 88 years old in Manimala karimpanakulam, Aalapra, Kerala on Monday, February 17th. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 21 at Karimpanakulam Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Jyothi Varghese has traveled to India.
We express our deepest condolence and request all to please kindly uphold the family in your prayers.
Showers of Blessings
Mr. Shaiju Eapen & Mrs. Shinu Kurikose were blessed with a baby girl Jiya Eapen on Thursday, February 20th at 12:32 AM. Baby and mother are doing well. Congratulations to the Family.
Refreshments
Thank you to Mr. Jossy Mathai & family for sponsoring today's refreshments.
If you are interested in sponsoring refreshment please contact Mr. Anil Sam (convener)
Birthday & Wedding Anniversary
We would like to wish all celebrating their birthday and wedding anniversary this coming week. May God Bless you.
Prayer Requests
- Let's pray for those having health challenges:
- Mr. Mathai T John
- Mrs. Chinamma Varghese (mother of Mrs. Simi Varghese)
- Mr. George K Thomas
- The Grandmother of Aden and Asher Thomas
- All those going through cancer treatments
- All those recovering from cold and flu
- Let's pray for Mrs. Jyothi Varghese as she has traveled to India to attend her grandmother's funeral. Let's pray for the whole family as they are grieving the loss of their loved one.
- Praise God for the healthy birth last Thursday of Jiya Eapen, daughter of Shaiju Eapen & Shinu Kurikose.
- Let's pray for the seven youths from our church as they prepare for their first communion on February 29th worship service with Thirumeni. Let us also remember all the arrangements for this service and Parish day activities.
- Let's pray for all those who are struggling with unemployment.
- Let's pray for our community, so we may live with peace and love.
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