Acknowledgement
Thank you Rev. Philip Varughese for celebrating today’s Holy Qurbana service and for the inspiring message. Thanks to lay leaders, choir, and media committee for assisting with today's service.
Worship Service
- Next Sunday, December 11, 2022
- Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 8:30 AM (Rev. Philip Varughese)
- Sunday School will be at 10:30 AM
Bible Study
Bible Study will be conducted on Wednesday December 7, 2022, in the church led by Mr. Thomas Kovoor. Humbly request your prayerful participation.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Yuvajana Sakhyam Cake Sale will be conducted in December. A pre-order must be placed on or before Saturday December 10, 2022. Profits from the cake sale will be contributed to Light To Life Mar Thoma Mission. Cakes will be distributed on December 25, 2022.
The following Cakes are available to order:
- Plum Cake: $25
- Orange Pound Cake: $20
To place your orders please contact Mrs. Simi Varghese at (586) 601-4047.
Carol Rounding
Christmas Carol Rounding is scheduled for the following date:
Day 3 Sunday December 4, 2022
- Start time: 3:00 pm
- First house: Mr. Anil Sam & family
- Last house: Mr. John Abraham (Sajan) & family
Day 4 Saturday December 10, 2022
- Start Time: 1:00 PM
- Meeting Location: Church parking lot
- Last House: Residence of Mr. Abraham Eapen & family
Those attending carol rounding on Saturday December 10th, please inform the conveners, Mr. Nirmal Mathews or Mr. Solomon Abraham, so transportation arrangements can be made.
Christmas Carol Service
Youth Fellowship- Midwest Mar Thoma Regional Youth Conference
- Theme: Quo Vadis: Where are you going? - Acts 26:16
- Dates: Monday, December 26th, 2022 to Thursday, December 29th, 2022
- Location: Michindoh Conference Center, Hillsdale, MI
- Main Speaker: Rev. Larry P. Varghese
- Ages: 14+ (8th Grade onwards)
- Registration Fee: $165 USD
- Early Registration Deadline: December 11th, 2022
- Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Si1NUFeiGkNXQC7v7
Parish organizations & Prayer Groups
Organizations & prayer groups elections for the year 2023 office bearers must be elected before December 31, 2022. Please submit the elected list to the Vicar or parish secretary.
Trustees Request- Pending dues
Trustees are requesting members who have pending dues from the auction held during the church picnic, first fruit auction, and food purchase from the cultural fest- CHEVRA to submit dues as soon as possible so that accounts from the respective events can be closed. Humbly request your generous Tithe offering to be submitted as well. We appreciate your cooperation.
Refreshments
Thank you refreshment committee for organizing today's refreshments.
Birthday & Wedding Anniversary
St. John's Mar Thoma Church 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. George Chacko
- Mr. George K Thomas & Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas
- Mr. K. R Samuel
- All those are going through cancer treatments.
- Let's pray for our dear Elsy Kochamma, as she recovers from her illness.
- Let's pray for our member Mrs. Lilly Samuel as she recovers from her illness.
- Let's pray for Mrs. Jolly Mathew & family as they mourn the loss of their nephew.
- Let's pray for the Global issue we are currently facing with the outbreak of Coronavirus and for all doctors, nurses, all health workers, essential employees, and all small business workers who are helping provide medications and food for all of us. Let's pray for all those infected, including the President
- 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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THANK YOU and Have a blessed Week