Announcements
Sunday, July 7, 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 Malayalam will be held next Sunday at 8:30am.
The Church newsletter Vol XII is attached and will be published on the church website. Please contact the convener, Stanley Chacko if you need a printed copy.
Senior Citizens Fellowship
The Monthly Prayer meeting of Mar Thoma Senior Citizens Fellowship Diocese of North America will be held via Zoom, Monday, July 8th at 8pm. The message will be provided by Very Rev Dr. Cherian Thomas. Requesting the prayerful participation of all Senior Citizens Fellowship members.
Bible Study
A Bible study will be organized on Thursday July 11th, 2024 at 7pm via Webex. Rev Jeswin John will lead the study. Requesting your prayerful participation.
Youth Group
The Youth Group is organizing a trip to Sea Life Aquarium in Auburn Hills on Friday July 12th, 2024 at 1pm. Requesting participation of all Youth Group members.
Picnic
The church picnic will be held at Thelma Spencer Park, 3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills on July 13th from 10am. Please contact conveners, Mr P J Abraham or Mrs Jyothi Varghese for any questions. All members are invited to attend and sign up using the forms shared.
Prayer Meeting
A combined prayer meeting will be organized at Evanswood Church on Saturday July 20, 2024 at 5:30pm. The prayer meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Jaya Mathai and family. Requesting participation of all the members.
Cultural Fest
St. John's Mar Thoma Church Cultural Fest is planned for Saturday August 24, 2024. Please sign up to participate in different events using the form shared. There will be a competition for a suitable name for the fest. Please submit your entries for the name by July 14th. Please contact conveners Sibin Mathew or Shine Eapen with your submissions and/or questions.
Choir Fest
St Mathew’s Mar Thoma Church, Toronto invites all our members for the 28th Mar Thoma Choir Fest which will be held at their church on July 27th at 4pm. Please uphold the Choir Fest and in your prayers.
Church Retreat
The church retreat will be held at Echo Grove Camp and Retreat Center, Leonard Michigan from Friday August 9th to Sunday August 11th. Registration deadline is Sunday July 23rd. Guest Speaker will be Mr.Abey Cherian, St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Yonkers, NY. Please contact convener Mr. Kurian Jacob for registration or questions.
Senior Citizen Fellowship
The 6th Diocesean Senior Citizen Fellowship National Conference will be hosted by Long Island Mar Thoma Church, NY from October 31st to November 3rd. Please register using the link shared with the announcements.
Refreshments
Thank you refreshment committee, for arranging today’s refreshment.
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
- Mrs. Gracy Rajumon
- 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.