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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)
June 28, 2015
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THE LORD’S DAY IN WORSHIP
AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PLYMOUTH, MI
June 28, 2015
PRELUDE “Praise” G. Martin
Sharon Smith, Organist
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 112 “You Servants of God”
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OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, full of compassion, I commit and commend myself to you in whom I am and live, and
know. Be the goal of my pilgrimage, and my rest upon the way. Let my soul take refuge from
the crowding turmoil of worldly thought beneath the shadow of your wings. Let my heart, this
sea of restless waves, find peace in you, O God.
(Silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSIVE SONG NO. 373 “Change My Heart, O God”
Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you. You
are the Potter, I am the clay; mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O
God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you.
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 30
Pew Bible, Old Testament, page 478**
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.
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD (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 “Perfect Peace” L. Story
Carole Moon, Soloist
*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN NO. 357 “Knowing You”
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SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 1: 40-45
Pew Bible, New Testament, pages 33-34**
SERMON “Moved to Compassion” Dr. Skimins
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*HYMN NO. 113 “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
*THE CHARGE
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Cortege” G. Young
*All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated **Some Bibles differ on page numbering
Worship Schedule ~ Upper Room
Dale Hicks, Music
July 5—Rev. Thomas, “Cardiology: The Setting of Our
Heart”; 1 Cor. 12: 27-31
July 12—Rev. Emily Campbell , “Cardiology: What
Matters Most”; 1 Cor. 13: 1-3
July 19—Dr. Skimins, “Cardiology: Love is a Verb”;
1 Cor. 13: 4-7
July 26—Josh Imboden
WORSHIP SCHEDULE WORSHIP SCHEDULE WORSHIP SCHEDULE WORSHIP SCHEDULE ~ SANCTUARYSANCTUARYSANCTUARYSANCTUARY July 5—Rev. Thomas, “The Setting of Our Heart”; Organ offertory July 12—Rev. Campbell, “What Matters Most”; Virginia Winters, Soloist July 19—180th Anniversary Sunday—Dr. Skimins, “Love is a Verb”; Chancel Choir July 26—VBS Sunday, VBS Team
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Order of Worship
The UPPER ROOM Sunday, June 28, 2015
Dr. Skimins
In Covenant Agreement with Mtenthera CCAP Church in Malawi
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
*Opening Praise “Let It Rise”
“Holy is the Lord”
Scripture Reading Psalm 30 Biblegateway.com; David Suchet (Poirot PBS)
Offering
Offertory “Your Grace Still Amazes Me”
Scripture Reading Mark 1: 40-45
Skit Guys “Not My Problem”
Sermon “Moved to Compassion”
Responsive Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Affirmation of Faith
Closing Praise “Mighty to Save”
*Benediction
Ushers this morning : Tom & Wensday MacDonald
Bold = Text on Screen
*Asterix = Congregation Stands
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Our Deacons of the Day are: Kathleen Meldrum and Lisa Maceratini Our Ushers today at 9:00 are: Bev & John Harper, Jim Sockolosky and Bev MacGaw
Counting Team this week: Stu Dodge, Barry Simescu and Mike Bode
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of her husband, Don, by Nancy Soderholm
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 Bryn Gerich Renaldi
Nancy Morman
Cynthia Alexander
Marge Lynch
Cathy Tartaglia
Bill Tracey
Family & Friends of Members Christine McCallum, friend of Fred & Elaine Bertsch
Marga Hauman, friend of Gail Amato
Ruth Azar, friend of FPCP
Jean Bacheldor, former member
Adriana Sandoval, daughter-in-law of Carol & Otto Dobos
Julie Wright, daughter-in-law of Pat Wright
Connie Campbell, mother of Dawn Rej
Daemon, grandson of Tom & Sue Kage
Jack Klein, 10 yr old nephew to Amy Casai’s brother-in-law and Pete Burt’s son-in-law
For all our family & friends serving in the Military
Church Wide Concerns
Please pray for these concerns of our partner church in
Malawi, Mtenthera CCAP:
• The call of a new fulltime minister. They are now
being served by their second visiting pastor and we
pray the church not become discouraged as they wait
for the new minister expected now in June or July.
• The restoration of disciplined elders. Seven elders
were disciplined by the presbytery. Pray for their
hearts to be moved to take actions needed to be
restored to full membership in the church.
• Building of the girls’ hostel. We have experienced
many delays and challenges in completing this
project. Please pray that Hussein Latif and Mr. Joel
are committed and empowered to lead this project
to completion in 2015.
• Food security. The harvest will not be good this year.
Please pray that our friends in Malawi have enough
to eat and that we can support them with aid and
training to improve their food supply in years to
come.
• Rev. Banda. The former pastor still awaits a call to a
new congregation. Please pray that he can be patient
as he waits God’s call upon his life and also that his
family is provided for during this time of transition.
Ed Judd
Barbara Sulkowski
Dotte Atwell
Sally Evans
Meera Martin
Dick Schryer
Our Sympathies
To the family and friends of Dorothy Thayer, long time
friend of FPCP, on her death on 6/1/15
To Matt Best and family on the death of Matt’s father, Thomas Best, on June 12, 2015.
Prayers of Thanksgiving as Cathy Tartaglia is doing
amazingly well and, as she says, “turned a corner!” After
being critically ill, she now has enough energy to do a bit
of gardening. She expressed appreciation for the many
meals delivered by church members this winter but is
now able to do her own shopping and cooking. Her
coughing has subsided which has allowed her to return
to church. In June she spoke to the Monday evening
Caregivers’ Group about her experiences.
Thanks be to God for this happy turn of events!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS
SUMMER CLUB STARTS IN THE SANCTUARY @ 9:00
“Daughters Healed” - Mark 5: 21-43
FPCP Summer ClubFPCP Summer ClubFPCP Summer ClubFPCP Summer ClubFPCP Summer ClubFPCP Summer ClubFPCP Summer ClubFPCP Summer Club
WHO: For children too old for the nursery to whatever age wants to join us!
WHEN: At the 9:00 serviceAt the 9:00 serviceAt the 9:00 serviceAt the 9:00 service, immediately after Children’s Time (that means children begin in worship). An
adult will wait outside the Sanctuary doors to lead them downstairs.
WHERE: The Dining Room/Fellowship Hall
WHY: So the children can worship and learn about God’s love for them in a more relaxed environment
this summer.
Last thing: parents...or anyone, really...please sign up to help for one of these dates: July 19, Aug 16, or Aug. 23.
That’s just one Sunday! We need two volunteers to hold a class. And, by the way, people who already teach
Sunday School during the year are BANNED from signing up! If you haven’t done so already, you will need to
fill out a Ministry with Minors Form. But, don’t let that put you off. It’s easy! You can pick up a form when you
sign up. Questions, call Victoria at 453-6464, ext. 110 or email [email protected].
FPCP VBS 2015 - EVEREST
JULY 20-24, 2015
REGISTRATION … TODAY $25 for first child; $40 for 2 children;
$50 for 3 children (family cap $50) (Any children beyond 4 per family
may register at no additional charge)
You can also register on the FPCP website.
On our front page, on the right hand side under “Upcoming Events”, there is a link to VBS 2015. Click this link and it will
take you to everything you need to register your child.
Volunteers needed - Sign-up on bulletin board
next to the Finance office
VBS VOLUNTEERS
We need YOU to help make VBS 2015 a success! Please see the sign-up board near the finance office. Or sign-up online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409a4ca5a62ba46-volunteer. (Link is also available on our Facebook page!
VBS Is less than one month away!
Have YOU registered your children? Use the QR code below to register.
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The Historical Committee is putting together a book of memorials and
gifts to celebrate our 180th anniversary in July of this year.
Thus far, we have taken photos of everything we are aware of. We
now need your help. If you know of items given as a memorial or a gift
that you, your family or friends have donated, please let us know by
July 2, 2015. You can send that information to Carole Crete by email:
[email protected] or phoning her at 734-453-6464, ext. 115.
Thank you.
FPCP
180 Years
of
Memories
The Festival, this year on August 15 & 16, is in its second year as a coordinated
Christian outreach sponsored by 5 Plymouth-area churches. This event includes outstanding speakers,
musicians, family and teen activities, as well as service projects. The concerts planned for Kellogg Park offer an
opportunity for everyone to enjoy upbeat songs bringing joyful praise to the Lord. The tentative schedule:
Saturday - 3:00 p.m. - Impact Band
- 5:00 p.m. - James and June
- 6:15 p.m. - Saltz & Beck Band
- 7:30 p.m. - I Am They
Sunday - 3:00 p.m. - Chosen
4:30 p.m. - Kingdom Come Alive
6:00 p.m. - Jason Eaton Band
Between performances there will be “Slam Poetry” and acoustic music in an adjacent tent.
Headliner bands include JAMES and JUNE, a local husband and wife duo. Since the release of their first demo, “My
Sweet Sunshine,” their songs have consistently received rave reviews. Their single, “Never Let You Go,” has garnered wide-
spread radio play throughout the State of Michigan. James and June have connected to their listeners in a way that
goes beyond entertainment.
We are also featuring the JASON EATON BAND who, in just four short years, have established themselves as a critically
acclaimed and commercially embraced “act” for all ages. The title track from their debut EP “Nothing Back” has garnered
both national airplay and landed on international airwaves. Performing in an extensive headlining tour, they have re-
ceived a top-ten nod on Word Records’ list of best indie bands in America and have appeared with several hit maker
bands. The Jason Eaton Band is on top of its artistic game.
From Carson City, Nevada, the band I AM THEY began as a worship team from various community churches. The 6-
piece sound is propelled by versatile musicianship with three-part vocal harmonies. The name is inspired by the words in
John 17, where Jesus prays for His disciples and refers to them as “they.” Each band member considered himself as
“they.” They have won a band competition at Spirit West Coast and have published a major label with Provident Label
Group.
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Calling all College-age Young Adults!
Welcome home for the summer! Don’t miss out on the connecting with friends both old and new over the
next few months. We’ve got lots of stuff planned!
Faith Discussions on Tuesday’s at 7pm at Bernard’s:
June 30
July 14, 21, 28-location TBD
August 11
Special Dates/Events:
June 20 - ALIVE Music Festival
June 23 - Mission Outreach – serving dinner at First Step Domestic Violence Shelter
June 30 - Passion Conference Registration Deadline
July 7 - Mystery EventMystery EventMystery EventMystery Event August 4 - Tigers vs Royals at Comerica Park
August 11 - End of Summer Party!
Jan 2-4 - Passion 2016/Atlanta
Sign up to receive group texts at: http://trunc.us/6D5882
For more information, contact Kathy Bernard @ 248.880.9076 or [email protected]
Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in,
and we will share a meal together as friends. Revelation 3:20
Want to learn more about how you can support (and/or attend) Want to learn more about how you can support (and/or attend)
the Malawi Mission Conference, August 6the Malawi Mission Conference, August 6--9?9?
Please stop by the Narthex today and see: 1. A Volunteer sign up (still open spots to help!) 2. A sign up to bring donations for conference “welcome bags”: (need about 10 of each): > Box of 8 or 12 or more granola bars > Box of 8 or 12 or more individual bags of pretzels > Box of 8 or 12 or more individual bags of M&M’s 3. Opportunity to sign up to attend the conference (deadline, July 6!)
Thank you for your interest and support!
Get Ready! Pennies for Change is about to begin! As part of our VBS Mission project, the National and International Mission Committee is asking every man, woman, and child in our church to bring in pennies to donate to the building of 2 shallow drinking wells in Africa. This mission project is one that everyone can do and should do because it will change lives. Our goal is to raise enough
money to pay for the construction of 2 wells which will be $800.00 or …..80,000 pennies.
Our hope is to not only relieve the suffering of others but also to teach our children that even the smallest coin can change a life. Please help us to reach our goal by bringing in your pennies anytime from Sunday, June 28th- Sunday, July 26th and drop them in the well in the narthex. Thank you!
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Dear Church Family & Friends -
Please join us on Saturday, August 8th for the 2nd Annual Alexandra Burgett Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing and Dinner at The Polo Fields—Washtenaw in Ypsilanti, Michigan! As a result of last year’s success-ful event, the 1st Alexandra Burgett Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Ariel Tate-Gordon of Grand Rapids, MI on Friday, May 8th. This scholarship is the 1st and only in the college of Health and Human Services at WMU, and we are so grateful to all of you who helped make this possible! Remember, it’s never too early to register or pledge support for Alex’s legacy. If you would like to donate an item for our silent auction or raffle, please email or call us at 734-454-5739. (We are a 501(c)3).
Registration 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. Silent Auction 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
FPCP is working more 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 17 yr. old Lakenyei. She loves to dance and listen to music, and she counts track and cheerleading among the activities that she par-ticipates in. On weekends, Lakenyei’s favorite things to do include getting her hair and nails done, and while in the company of friends, she likes listening to music and playing games.
This le�er was sent to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal
Church in Charleston, SC by Julie Heasley on behalf of FPCP
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Did you know…
That FPCP has a strong presence on Facebook? We currently have over 10 Facebook pages/groups, including:
(Pages - open for anyone to join)
• First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth
• Upper Room
• The Bridge - FPCP
• FPCP VBS 2015
• Presbyterian Thri7 Shop
(Groups - must request to join)
• FPCP Parents
• FPCP Middle School Warehouse
• FPCP Underground (High School Group)
• FPCP College Students
• FPCP Oasis
• FPCP Pi�sburgh Mission 2015
• Malawi Mission Network 2015
To join any of these pages or groups, search in Facebook for the name listed above. Pages may be joined by anyone
interested in par�cipa�ng in that page, however you must ask to joining a Group - for security purposes, the group’s
administrator will grant you access upon request.
If you have any ques�ons about ge@ng connected to FPCP’s Facebook pages, or if you would like to create a page/group
for your commi�ee or ac�vity, feel free to contact Susan Underhill at [email protected] or 734-453-6464 ext. 111
for assistance and guideline informa�on.
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This Week at Our Church
Sunday, June 28 ~ HS Mission Trip Returns, 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:00 a.m. - Summer Club, Dining Room 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall 1:00 p.m. - Mission Trip Members Return to FPCP Monday, June 29 9:15 a.m. - Staff Prayer, Library Tuesday, June 30 7:00 p.m. - College Ministry, Off-site: Bernard’s Wednesday, July 1 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Chapel Thursday, July 2 9:30 a.m. - American Sewing Guild, Dining Room Friday, July 3 FPCP OFFICES CLOSED FOR 4TH OF JULY Saturday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Sunday, July 5 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall
Use this QR code to check out
the FPCP website
Use this QR code to check out the FPCP calendar
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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
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
