Acknowledgement 

Thank you Rev. Jeswin S John for celebrating today’s Holy Qurbana service and for the inspiring message. Thanks to the choir, Edvaka Mission & media committee for assisting with today's service. 

Worship Service

• Next Sunday, October 9, 2022
• Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 8:30 AM (Rev. Philip Varughese)
• Celebrated as Yuvajana Sakyam Sunday
• Sunday School: 10:30 AM

Bible Study

Bible Study will be conducted on Wednesday October 5, 2022, Via Webex at 7:00 PM. The study will be led by Rev. Jeswin S John. Humbly request everyone's prayerful participation. 

Fasting Prayer

• Date: Friday October 7, 2022
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Via: WebEx

Youth Group

Youth Group will conduct weekly meetings beginning Friday, October 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM via WebEx. Humbly request all youth group members to attend. 

Church Retreat

St. John's Mar Thoma Church's first church retreat will be conducted in Covenant Hills, Otisville MI.

• Date: Friday October 21 - Sunday October 23, 2022
• Registration Fee: Adult: $75     Kids (5-15): $50        Kids (0-4): Free
• Accommodation & food included
• Venue: Covenant Hills (10359 Farrand Rd, Otisville, MI 48463)

The retreat will bring us all together away from home to spend time in prayer, listen to main talks, enjoy various activities, have fellowship, etc. 

Please join us by registering online or in person (Sundays in the fellowship hall). 

For more details, contact conveners: Mr. Kurian Jacob or Mr. Bino Varghese.

MTVEA

Night of Prayer 

• Date: Monday October 3, 2022
• Time: 8:30 PM
• Message by: Rev. Abey M Thomas Tharakan (MTC Chicago)
• Via Zoom

Midwest Region Sunday School

Midwest Regional Sunday School Fall Teachers Retreat will be held virtually through Zoom:

• Date: Saturday October 8, 2022
• Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
• Main Speaker: Dr. Leela Cherian
• Theme: Exploring Intergenerational Issues Among the Mar Thoma Diaspora
• Hosted by: Detroit Mar Thoma Church

First Communicants

On behalf of the Parish, congratulations to our five First Communicants who have entered into the full communal membership in our Church on Saturday October 1, 2022. May the Holy Spirit teach and guide them as they continue in their faith journey. Let us continue to pray for them. 

Refreshment

Thank you to Mr. Mathew Cherian & family for sponsoring 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
  • All those going through cancer treatments. 
• 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