1. LONG ISLAND MAR THOMA CHURCH 2350 MERRICK AVENUE, MERRICK, NY 11566
ANNOUNCEMENTS - SUNDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2019

2. THANKS, BIRTHDAY & WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
ON BEHALF OF THE PARISH, I THANK REV. DR. PHILIP VARGHESE AND REV. SAJIT THOMAS JOHN FOR CELEBRATING THE HOLY COMMUNION.
THE VICAR REV. SAJIT THOMAS JOHN AND FAMILY MOVED TO THE NEW PARSONAGE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH.
THANKING DR. RON JACOB FOR SHARING THE WORD OF GOD ON THIS SPECIAL DAY AS WE CELEBRATE YFF SUNDAY.
WISHING ALL THOSE WHO CELEBRATED BIRTHDAYS AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES TODAY.
MAY GOD ALMIGHTY CONTINUE TO BLESS THEM IN THE NEW YEAR.

3. REMINDERS
NEXT SUNDAY DECEMBER 8TH, HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN MALAYALAM AT 10:00 AM.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP WILL BEGIN AT 9:20 AM

4. SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS AT 9:00 AM
LITTLE AND JUNIOR BLESSINGS WILL BE ON ALL MALAYALAM SERVICE SUNDAYS.

5. CHOIR
Next Sunday, December 8th at 4:30 PM, our Choir is going to be singing at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce hosted Tree Lighting ceremony at the gazebo just past the Merrick train station on Merrick Ave. We are very excited and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce is excited to have us as well. We would love if not just choir members, but other members of the church would consider coming by and being a part of this event for the Merrick Community as we try to expand our outreach efforts.

6. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 2020 DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
THE 2020 DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IS FROM JANUARY 2ND TO 5TH, 2020 IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS ON DECEMBER 1ST, 2019 WITH A CAP OF 100 DELEGATES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR INFORMATION ON FILLING OUT THE DLC QUESTIONNAIRE.
LOCATION: ATLANTA MAR THOMA CHURCH, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
AGE : 21-35
WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AT 7:30 PM. LOCATION TBD AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT YOUTH .

7. THE LONG ISLAND MAR THOMA CHURCH
2350 MERRICK AVENUE, MERRICK, NY 11566
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP - NOTICE
NOTICE
DATE: NOVEMBER 29TH, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL BODY MEETING OF THE LIMTC YOUTH FELLOWSHIP WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2019 AFTER THE HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS TO TRANSACT THE FOLLOWING AGENDA:-
AGENDA:
1. ELECTION OF THE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP OFFICE BEARERS FOR THE YEAR 2020
A). VICE PRESIDENT
B). SECRETARY
C). TREASURER
D). AREA REPRESENTATIVES (ONE AREA REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE IN CHARGE OF MISSION)
E). NORTH EAST REGIONAL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
2. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
3. ANY OTHER BUSINESS WITH THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.
WE ASK ALL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS TO PLEASE ATTEND THE MEETING.
BY ORDER
JERIN CHACKO
YF SECRETARY

8. WEEKLY MEETINGS SEVIKA SANGHAM
BIBLE STUDY WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD AT 10:00 AM AT THE CHURCH.
EDAVAKA MISSION
BIBLE STUDY WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 10:00 AM

9. DIOCESE OF NA AND EUROPE SEVIKA SANGHAM - NE REGION CENTER -A
NORTH EAST REGION SEVIKA SANGHOM CENTER - A ONE DAY CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, AT 10:00 AM AT OUR CHURCH.
ALL SEVIKA SANGHOM MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
SOSAMMA RAJAN
NE REGION CENTER - A SECRETARY

10. CHRISTMAS HOUSE CAROLING
THE CHRISTMAS HOUSE CAROLING TEAM WILL BE VISITING PRAYER GROUP A AND B AND FEW HOUSES IN PRAYER GROUP C THIS AFTERNOON.
WE WILL BE LEAVING THE CHURCH AT 3:00 PM AND PLAN TO COMPLETE THESE SCHEDULED HOUSES BY 8:00 PM.
I WILL TRY TO CALL AHEAD OF YOUR VISITS.
NEXT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, WE WILL BE VISITING PRAYER GROUP - C (REST OF THE HOUSES) AND PRAYER GROUP - G.

11. FIRST COMMUNION
THE CLASSES FOR THE FIRST COMMUNICANTS AT THE UPSTAIRS CLASS ROOM RIGHT AFTER THE LUNCH AT 1:00 PM.

12. DIOCESE OF NA AND EUROPE DIOCESAN DIRECTORY
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS PROCESS, PLEASE FILL IN THE INFORMATION SHEET PROVIDED WITH YOUR AREA REPRESENTATIVES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THE LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION IS DECEMBER 22ND, 2019.
PLEASE ALSO ADVISE IF YOU NEED A COPY OF THIS DIRECTORY, ONCE PUBLISHED BY THE DIOCESE.

13. DIOCESE OF NA AND EUROPE GLOBAL MEET - 33RD FAMILY CONFERENCE
THE GLOBAL MEET - 33RD FAMILY CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD AT THE CARMEL MAR THOMA CENTER ON JULY 2-5, 2020.
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR NAMES ASAP. THE REGISTRATION FEE IS $ PER PERSON UNTIL MARH 31ST, AFTER THIS DATE THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $25.00 PER PERSON.
NEARBY HOTELS HAVE BEEN ARRANGED FOR THE STAY WITH NEGOTIATED RATES. THE DETAILS ARE PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER AND ALSO AT THE NOTICE BOARD DOWNSTAIRS.

14. CONDOLENCE
MR. M. S. MATHEW, 69 YEARS WAS CALLED TO ETERNITY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2019 AT RANNI, KERALA. LATE MR. M. S. MATHEW IS THE BROTHER OF OUR MEMBER MRS. ACHAMMA MATHAI AND ALSO UNCLE OF OUR MEMBER MR. MATHAI ABRAHAM, RESIDING AT , LANGDALE STREET, NEW HYDE PARK, NY PRAYER GROUP - C.
THE LIMTC EXPRESSES OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR THE BEREAVED FAMILY MEMBERS AND EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEF. MAY THE ALMIGHTY LORD GRANT THE PEACE THAT PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING.

15. PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS IS PUBLISHED AND FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IS PLACED IN YOUR MAIL BOXES.
PLEASE COLLECT THEM AS YOU LEAVE.
THANK YOU

16. GUESTS AND VISITORS
MR. & MRS. BLESSON SAM (BLESSON AND NOVA) FIRST TIME ATTENDING AS HUSBAND AND WIFE. THEY ARE MEMBERS OF SILICON VALLEY MTC. NOVA IS THE DAUGHTER OF MR. & MRS. GEORGE K. JOHN, RESIDING IN HICKSVILLE - PRAYER GROUP - D AND ALSO THE SISTER OF NOEL.
ARE THERE ANY GUESTS AND VISITORS ATTENDING THE FIRST TIME, YOU MAY PLEASE STAND AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF.

17. SOCIAL HOUR AND THANKSGIVING LUNCH
PLEASE JOIN US FOR SOCIAL HOUR AND THANKSGIVING LUNCH