Detroit Mar Thoma Church

Sevika Sangham

The Year 2009 saw many turmoil and strife all around us. Falling economy, job cuts and natural calamities brought unhappiness and restlessness to mankind. God Almighty protected and guided us amidst all these difficulties. With many thanks to God and great appreciation to all the members of the Sevika Sangom, I present this 2009 Annual Report of the Detroit Mar Thoma Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom.

In a duly called general body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Sevika Sanghom on Sunday January 11th 2008, the following office bearers for 2009 were elected.

Vice President Mrs Sara Philip
Secretary Mrs. Lilykutty Samuel
Treasurer Mrs. Alice Thomas
Auditor Mrs. Daisy Mathew
Prayer Group Representatives:
Prayer Group 1 Mrs. Santhamma Philip
Prayer Group 2 Mrs. Shalan George
Prayer Group 3 Mrs. Annamma George
Prayer Group 4 Mrs. Gracy Varghese
Prayer Group 5 Mrs. Molly Paul
Prayer Group 6 Mrs. Lizen Scaria
Prayer Group 7 Mrs. Sosamma George

During the year, the Sevika Sanghom monthly meetings are conducted on every 1st Saturday in the member’s homes. These meetings provided opportunity for the members to study the Bible and an extended time of fellowship. Also on every 2nd Sundays we met at the church after worship service, for Bible study and to transact various business matters. This year we collected $3,769.60 for different charities & mission work. One of the projects for 2009 was to support one nursing student in India.

Ecumenical World Day Of Prayer: Over 200 Christian Women of Indian origin gathered at the Detroit Mar Thoma Church On Saturday 14th, 2009 to mark this years’ World Day Of Prayer. Among those in attendance were women representing CSI Congregation of Greater Lakes, St Thomas Orthodox Church of India, St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, St. Thomas Evangelical Church Of India, First CSI Congregation of Michigan, St Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church and the Detroit Mar Thoma Church. This year’s theme was “IN CHRIST THERE ARE MANY MEMBERS, YET ONE BODY.” Mrs. Elsy Varghese was the keynote speaker. An offertory in the amount of $1,234.00 was collected during the service and sent to the WDPUSA committee to support the women of Papua New Guinea and for other projects that sustain women around the world.

September 13th was observed as Sevika Sanghom Day. During this worship service, Mrs. Lilly Cherian (Kuwait) gave an inspiring message and the Sevika Sanghom members assisted during the worship service.
The general body meeting of the Sevika Sanghom was held on December 13th, 2009 and office bearers for the year 2010 were elected. Thanks go to each and every members of the church for their prayers, and support towards the Sevika Sanghom activities. On behalf of the Detroit Mar Thomas Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom, I take this opportunity to thank Rev. Shaji K. Thomas for his leadership and guidance throughout the year. Special thanks to Rev. P. Chacko, Rev. Philip Varghese, and Rev. M.P. Yohannan for their leadership and spiritual support.

Mrs. Lilykutty Samuel
Sevika Sanghom Secretary.