Acknowledgements
Thank you, Mr. Manoj Thomas, for celebrating today’s Divine Service and Mr. Thomas Kovoor for the inspiring message. Thanks to the choir, and media committee for assisting with today's service.
Worship Service
- Next Sunday, May 28, 2023
- Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 8:30 AM (Rev. Philip Varughese)
- Sunday School will begin at 10:30 AM
Bible Study
- Date: Wednesday May 24, 2023
- Time: 7 PM
- Location: Church
- By: Mr. Thomas Kovoor
Humbly request your prayerful participation.
Sevika Sanghom
Sevika Sanghom's monthly meeting will be held Sunday May 21, 2023, after the service in the fellowship hall. All SS members are requested to attend.
Sunday School
Sunday School Diocesan Exam will be conducted Sunday May 21st from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM in the school exam room.
VBS 2023
VBS will be held from June 21st to 24th at the church.
- Theme: Twists & Turns (Psalm 25:4)
- Timing:
- Wednesday June 21 - Friday June 23, 2023: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday June 24, 2023: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Registration fee: $25/child
- Registration Deadline: Friday June 9, 2023
- Register online: https://stjmtc.org/VBS2023
Those who are interested in volunteering for VBS this year, please contact Mr. Jossy Mathai.
Donations are being collected to cover the expense for VBS. We humbly request your generous financial contributions.
The following are ways you can contribute:
- Write a check payable to St. John's Mar Thoma Church. Note: please mention VBS donations in the memo.
- Purchase VBS T-shirt ($20/shirt)
Prayer Meeting
Prayer Group South Monthly Prayer Meeting
- Date: Sunday May 28, 2023
- Time: 5 PM
- Residence of: Mr. John Varughese & family
- Address: 41736 Tarragon Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Humbly request all prayer group south members to attend.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam Diocese of North America and Europe Activity Inauguration of 2023-2026 meeting will be held via Zoom on Sunday May 21, 2023, at 7 pm EST. The main speaker will be Rev. Pramod Zachariah Vicar of Epiphany MTC NY. The inaugural address will be delivered by Rt.Rev.Dr.Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa.
Midwest Regional Yuvajana Sakhyam Inaugural Activity Meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 8 PM EST. The main speaker for the Inaugural Meeting is Rev. Philip Mathew (General Secretary of the Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam). The theme for the meeting is “Fullness of Life in Christ.”
Requesting all Yuvajana Sakhyam members to prayerfully participate in this meeting.
Refreshments
Thank you to the refreshment committee for organizing today's refreshment.
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 & Mrs. Lilly Samuel
- Rev. Philip Varughese & Elsy Kochamma
- Aleyamma Cherian
- Parents of Mrs. Renu Thomas in India
- All those are going through cancer treatments.
- 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.
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THANK YOU and Have a blessed Week