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A PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 ● 734.453.6464 ● www.fpcp.net
In Covenant Agreement with Mtenthera CCAP Church in Malawi
Regular Worship Times: Sanctuary - 9:00 and 10:30AM Upper Room - 10:35 AM
Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
Associate Minister
Rev. Dr. James Skimins
Senior Minister
Rev. Christopher Thomas
Associate Minister
A Family of Faith
WWWWe are a family of faith,
called to celebrate God’s message
of love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
Guided by the living Word of God, we nurture one another
through worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship.
Led by the Holy Spirit, we reach out
with hearts and hands to those in need,
seeking to inspire hope in an ever-changing
community and world.
(FPCP Vision Statement)
March 15, 2015
Bap�zed today in the 10:30 service:
Lilah Grace Kuehn Daughter of Geoffrey & Sara Kuehn
Granddaughter of Rick & Leigh Tunstell
Born June 11, 2014
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THE LORD’S DAY IN WORSHIP
AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PLYMOUTH, MI
March 15, 2015 ~ Fourth Sunday in Lent, 2nd Mile Center
PRELUDE “Morning Reverie” I. Ackenhusen
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MUSICAL OPENING “Worshippers Arise”
Second Mile Sign/Mime Team
*CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 94 “Shout To The Lord”
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OPENING PRAYER
MUSICAL OFFERING “You Raise Me Up”
Second Mile Sign/Mime Team
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION You, O Lord, have called us to enter into your gates with joyful thanksgiving, yet how often we
grumble and complain. You have blessed us in many aspects of our lives, yet so often, we lack a basic gratitude for all that is wonderful in creation and in life. Restore us to joy through worship, to grace through living, and to love in all of our relationships. Remind us in all of our
living of the tremendous, heart warming gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord, and Redeem-er. It is in His name that we ask this. (Silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSIVE SONG NO. 489 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (sung twice)
Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your
children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (10:30)
PRESENTATION PROFESSION OF FAITH THANKSGIVING BAPTISM *WELCOME BY CONGREGATION: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ’s church; for
we are all one in Christ. We promise to love, encourage, and support you, to share the good news of the gospel with you, and to help you know and follow Christ.
SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 103
Pew Bible, Old Testament, pages 523-524**
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we
forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
CALL OF RESPONSE (Members and Visitors, please take this time to sign and pass our friendship pads which are located in the book rack of your pew.) OFFERTORY “He Loved Me With a Cross” Lindsey/Smith
Jeff Swan, Soloist
*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
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SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 107: 1-9
Pew Bible, Old Testament, page 528**
*HYMN NO. 117 “There Is a Redeemer”
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SERMON “Let the Redeemed of the Lord...” Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FPCP Vision Statement (front cover)
*HYMN NO. 428 “When Peace Like a River” (2nd verse acappella at 9:00 only)
*THE CHARGE
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “I Thank Thee and Praise Thee” C. Simone
*All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated **Some Bibles differ on page numbering
Worship Schedule ~ Upper Room
March 22 - Fifth Sunday of Lent, Rev. Emily Campbell,
“Unbroken” Dale Hicks, music
March 29 - Palm Sunday, Rev. Chris Thomas, “You
Must Be Born Again”. Dale Hicks, music
WORSHIP SCHEDULE WORSHIP SCHEDULE WORSHIP SCHEDULE WORSHIP SCHEDULE ~ SANCTUARYSANCTUARYSANCTUARYSANCTUARY
March 22 - Fifth Sunday of Lent, Dr. Skimins, “The Art of
Forgiveness”, Chancel Choir
March 29 - Palm Sunday, Dr. Skimins, Chancel Choir,
Sunday School children
TODAY we welcome the Second Mile Sign/Mime Team to all three
of our worship services. The Second Mile Center (SMC) is located at 18391 Morang, Detroit, MI 48205. In 2006, the Second Mile Center began as a ministry of the Presbyterian Women of Detroit. Approximately 100 children in that local area utilize the center’s after-school programs, summer programs, and Monday Night Community Dinners. The Center also houses a food pantry and a clothing pantry. Last year alone, the SMC provided close to 13,000 meals for local children and their families. Your prayers and support of this ministry are greatly appreciated!
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Order of Worship
The UPPER ROOM Sunday, March 15, 2015 ~ Fourth Sunday in Lent Dr. Jim Skimins, 2nd Mile Center, & HS Band
In Covenant Agreement with Mtenthera CCAP Church in Malawi
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Opening Praise “Revelation Song”
“Mighty to Save”
Opening Prayer
Scripture John 3: 16-21
Responsive Song “Awake and Alive”
Monologue Encountering John’s Gospel
Interactive Prayer
Video: John 3:16
Second Mile Sign/Mime Team
“Worshippers Arise”
“You Raise Me Up”
Thanks & Offering
Lord’s Prayer
*Charge & Benediction
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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Members Receiving Long Term Care
Prayer Concerns Please pray for the following church members and friends who are in special circumstances. In the lis�ngs below members’ names
will be printed in bold type. The names of family & friends will be printed in italic. Ques�ons or concerns about the prayer list
should be directed to Carole Crete in the church office or [email protected]. Names are only le� in the bulle�n for 3 weeks unless you
call again or the office is aware of the circumstances.
Members Lisa Benages
Kay Loughran
Carol Holt
Our Deacons of the Day are: Dan McHugh and Sharon Holcomb Our Ushers today at 9:00 are: Bev Girard, Elaine McLaren, Lynn Walgenbach and Dotte Atwell Ushers today at 10:30 are: Jim Sockolosky, Richard Swisher, Bev MacGaw and Joyce Holmes
Counting Team this week: Gary Linerode, Barbara Dougherty and Charles Mather
The flowers today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my mother, Bess Marie Basch from Klotylda Phillippi; also in loving memory of John Marmaduke from his family and friends.
Family & Friends of Members The Hess family, friends of the Hagen family
Craig Lahti, former student of Jerry Smith
Jane Lare, sister of John Johnston
Gilbert Boersma, father of Regina Frank
Brian Temple & family, son of Bob & Pat Temple
Dennis Dodge, brother of Dorothy Simescu & Stu Dodge
Kyle
Laura, sister of Susan Johnson
Cooper Gunells, grandson of Dianne Cumming
For all our family & friends serving in the Military
Cathy Tartaglia
Bill Tracey
Meera Martin
Church Wide Concerns
Please pray for Mtenthera, our sister church in Malawi,
Africa, as they are going through a �me of great transi-
�on. December 7th was Rev. S.S. Banda’s last Sunday
serving as the minister at Mtenthera.
Please pray for holy wisdom to be poured out upon the
congrega�on as they seek a new pastor, and please pray
that the synod and the Presbytery who assist in these
ma6ers would be led by God’s Holy Spirit to discover
the right individual for this �me.
Please keep Rev. Banda, his wife Stella, and their 7 chil-
dren your prayers as they also experience this �me of
great transi�on.
Thank you for your on-going prayers for our sister
congrega�on!
Patti Wert
Sally Evans
Betty Richter
Marge Lynch
Dick Schryer
Warren Pierce
Our Sympathies
FPCP is working closely with our Presbytery and its program for
foster children. Our prayer ministry can help by praying for a
special child in foster care. This month, we are praying for
Janelle, age 16. Janelle has won awards for her drawing and
singing, but would like to be a baker or chef someday. When
she’s with her friends, she likes going to the movies, something
she’d like to enjoy with her forever family, along with going on
vaca�ons. Janelle took part in our match party in January and
was lots of fun. More informa�on is available at h6p://
Dear Church Family - Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you for the beau�ful flowers
delivered on Sunday. They brought a smile to my face and
cheer to an otherwise dark room. Thank you for your
con�nued support and the outpouring of love and encour-
agement I’ve received before and aAer my surgery.
In Christ’s Love, Meera Martin
To Kent & Cheryl Early and family on the death of his mother, Katharina
on March 11, 2015 Visitation and service at Schrader Howell
Monday, March 16 at 5:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS
K-5—Maundy Thursday, Mark 14: 22-25; 32-46
Pre-school—Moses and the Bronze Serpent, Numbers 21: 4-9
PALM SUNDAY REHEARSAL
This Week at the Bridge and the Oasis…This Week at the Bridge and the Oasis…This Week at the Bridge and the Oasis…
This week at the bridge we’re going to take it easy. It’s PAJAMA NIGHT! Wear your comfiest, craziest or silliest jammies
and be prepared for a night filled with relaxing and good comfort food. We’ll see you there!
YOUNG ADULT WORSHIP FEEDBACKYOUNG ADULT WORSHIP FEEDBACKYOUNG ADULT WORSHIP FEEDBACKYOUNG ADULT WORSHIP FEEDBACK
Dr. Skimins, in consultation with the worship Committee, would like to form a short-term Young Adult group to give feedback concerning all of our worship services.
Ideally, we are looking for people who are between 20202020----40404040----ish ish ish ish and who are regular in Worship. The average age of our congregation is 44 and we are well represented in
the 45+ group. Our hope is that this feedback would be concluded by Christmas. Please contact Dr. Skimins if you are interested. [email protected] or
734-453-6464, ext. 112. Thank you.
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Helen Beaver’s Circle
invites you to enjoy
“Lunch with a Bunch”
On Thursday, March 19th
at EG Nicks
(Forest Street in downtown Plymouth)
12:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy a great lunch and
even better fellowship!
Next Earth Care Team Meeting The FPCP Earth Care Team had its first meeting in February. At that meeting, those gathered reviewed the PCUSA application which needs to be completed and submitted to become an Earth Care Congregation. It is an extensive application which covers four major areas: Education, Facilities, Worship and Outreach. There are a myriad of sub-categories within each of those four areas. Those present agreed to divide the application up amongst ourselves and research each area within our own church to find out what we are currently doing at First Pres. in regard to environmen-tal care. We will meet again on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room to follow-up on our research. We will also discuss the possibility of planting a native plant garden, butterfly gar-den and/or vegetable garden on church property. This will be a timely discussion if we want some-thing in place for the planting season. We hope you will join us at the next Earth Care Team meeting as we look further at our own church and how we can continue to be good stewards of this gift God has given us. All ages are encouraged to attend.
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FPCP is working to help support the almost 13,000 children in Michigan that live in foster care. There are many ways our congregation can help the various organizations that work with these children. This month we are focusing on Vista Maria It is a residential facility that supports teenage girls in foster care. They appreciate donations of cosmetic bags (Clinque, Lancome etc) and make up samples. Dona-tions of gently used or brand new paperbacks in the girls’ favorite genres and appropriate for ages 11-18 are always welcome. Donations may be placed in the bins downstairs and a complete list is posted on the Presbyterian Women’s board. More information is available at VistaMaria.org.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
UPDATES: 1. Barbara Bullotta, new email address:
2. Joseph Thomas. New email address:
3. Ellie Nosky—corrected email:
4. Pogorzelski family—they have one
Daughter, named Megan
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who assisted in getting our new Thrift Shop moved on such short notice. We especially thank:
John Roose and Dale Dauderman for their excellent construction services Tom Kage, Gavin Blunk, Al Larson & Paul Roberts for their MOVE abilities
Johanna Mills for the front door sign Ailsa Blunk for all the new clothes rack signs
Office Staff for keeping the congregation up to date Bev MacGaw and Judy Morgan for the reception at our new site
Don Morgan for all his legal expertise
Finance Committee and Session for approving the move
Last but not least, to all our wonderful, faithful Volunteers, we couldn’t do it without YOU!
God Bless you All.
Ted & Lynne Porter
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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR PANCAKE BREAKFAST TIME!
Mark your calendars - Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8:30 am to 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall
Ages 4 & up - $5.00 Family - $20.00
Proceeds to help fund our Bridge/Oasis ministry
REMINDER
Willing Hands is NOT meeting in March
NEW MEMBER CLASS COMING UP
April 18, 2015 ~ 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, please call or email
either Rev. Chris Thomas (734-453-6464 ext. 117, [email protected])
or Carole Crete (734-543-6464 ext. 115 or [email protected])
to register for the class.
Childcare is available if requested when registering.
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COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS Are you a student looking for an internship? Or a company looking for potential students? We currently have students looking for internships in : Mechanical Engineering and Journalism. As a church family, we want to match up potential candidates for internships with companies in their field of interest. If your company offers internships or you are a student looking for an internship, please forward your information to Al Larson: [email protected]
Women’s Book Discussion Tramp for the Lord by Corrie ten Boom
Monday, March 23 @ 7:00 PM, Chapel
In 1940, Corrie ten Boom was living with her father and sister above their watch
shop in Haarlem, Holland—and when their country was invaded, this devoutly
Christian family provided sanctuary for persecuted Jews. Before long, the Nazis
captured Corrie and her family. They were sent to a concentration camp, where Corrie lost
both her sister and father. But remarkably, throughout this turbulent time, Corrie sustained the
faith in God that helped her become one of the most beloved evangelists of her time.
Tramp for the Lord continues Corrie ten Boom's extraordinary journey of hope following the
events recounted in her bestseller The Hiding Place. From her near-destitute days in postwar
New York to heart-stopping adventures in Africa, Corrie's inspirational life story proves that
miracles do happen.
Come join in a discussion of this amazing story! Sign-up on the P.W. bulletin board.
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This Week at Our Church
Sunday, March 15 ~ Fourth Sunday in Lent, SECOND MILE CENTER - Sign/Mime Team 8:30 a.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary Service, w/ Sunday School, Palm Sunday Rehearsal 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall 4:30 p.m. - Mission Trip Meeting, Knox Hall 5:00 p.m. - Continuing the Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 5:00 p.m. - High School Band Practice, Relevant Café 6:00 p.m. - High School Youth Group, Relevant Café & Lower Level Monday, March 16 9:15 a.m. - Staff Prayer, Chapel 6:00 p.m. - Middle School Youth Group, Middle School Room and other rooms 7:30 p.m. - Session Meeting Tuesday, March 17 9:30 a.m. - Staff Meeting, Chapel Wednesday, March 18 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Chapel 9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study, Knox Hall 5:00 p.m. - Bridge/Oasis Midweek Family Ministry 7:00 p.m. - Joyful Ringers Rehearsal, Knox Hall Thursday, March 19 7:45 a.m. - Fort Street open Door Mission (Off-Site) 12:00 p.m. - Helen Beaver’s Luncheon (Off-Site, E.G. Nicks) 7:00 p.m. - NIMC Meeting, Hearth Room 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 p.m. - Evening Devotions Friday, March 20 7:00 p.m. - Middle School Dart Wars Saturday, March 21 7:30 a.m. - Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study, Hearth Room Sunday, March 22 ~ Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, with Sunday School Palm Sunday Rehearsal 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service
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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH
First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth
First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● on the web - www.fpcp.net
Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Benevolence Fund Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank Plymouth Salvation Army Adopt-an-Angel/Gift Tree Bell Ringing Food Drives Thanksgiving Box Assembly
Presbyterian Thrift Shop United Way Collaborative Fund FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria
Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries Bogg School/Detroit Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) 2012 Youth Mission Trip
Camelot Hall Convalescent Center
Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step
Our Nation Supporting our Presbyterian Church (USA) Connectional Ministry through our Benevolence Budget to these governing bodies:
Detroit Presbytery Synod of the Covenant General Assembly Causes Presbyterian Disaster Assistance W. Hollywood, CA 2014 Youth Mission Trip
Our World Church World Service Care Kits
Colina de Luz Orphanage Youth Mission Trips (2008-2009)
Compassion International Sponsoring Children Haiti Nursing Foundation
Kids Against Hunger
Least Coin Malawi Matters Marion Medical Mission Mtenthera CCAP (Our Sister Church in Malawi)
Drinking Well & Storage Tank Bibles & Hymnals Prayer House Roofs Nursery School Supplies Women’s Guild Blouses Church Pews Eyeglasses
PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Northeastern U.S. (Sandy Storm)
Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child
Veritas College, Malawi
Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment
PRESBYTERIAN THRIFT SHOP
331 N. Main St. Plymouth, MI 734-459-1250
Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs., 10 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday: 6 PM - 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 1 PM If you would consider volunteering
at the Thrift Shop,
please call the Porters at 248-719-3378
Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives
Habitat for Humanity Hope Medical Center Lighthouse Mission/Soup Kitchen Northville Civic Concern Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center Wayne County Family Center
If you are interested in helping in any of these
areas, please contact Rev. Emily Campbell at
734-453-6464, ext. 113
Our Staff: Jim Skimins - Senior Minister [email protected]; ext. 112
Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. [email protected]; ext.113
Chris Thomas - Assoc. Min
[email protected]; ext. 117
Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Ministries [email protected]; ext. 120
Dr. Jerry Smith - Director of Music
[email protected]; ext.119
Victoria Barkoff - Dir. Of Children’s Min.
[email protected]; ext. 110
Stewart Dodge Church/Financial Administrator [email protected].; ext. 116
Susan Underhill
Communication Administrator [email protected]; ext. 111
Carole Crete - Office Administrator
[email protected]; ext. 115
Dale Hicks
Worship Director - Upper Room
Susan C. Scott Organist
Sharon K. Smith Accompanist
Stacy Thomas
Childcare Coordinator
