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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 - 9:30 AM
Upper Room - 11:00 AM
September 30, 2018 Deacon’s Sunday
We 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)
Anne Schaefer
Interim Senior Minister
Emily Riley Campbell
Associate Minister
Dr. James Skimins
Pastor Emeritus
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the Lord’s day in Worship at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI
PRELUDE “Fantasy On „O For a Thousand Tongues‟” Pethel Sharon Smith, organist WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Anne Schaefer PNC ANNOUNCEMENT Sandy Dodge *PASSING OF THE PEACE *CALL TO WORSHIP *OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 404 “Hope of the World” +++ CHORAL ANTHEM “Sing Out! O Church, Rejoice!” Joseph Martin Chancel Choir CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)
God of Grace, we bring to you our ingratitude for all that you have done for us, our impatience when prayers seem to be ignored, our selfishness when prompted to give or share, our unfaithfulness when wandering from your way. We ask for your forgiveness, through Jesus Christ who gave all, that we might learn to do likewise. - written by John Birch- (silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SONG OF RESPONSE NO. 419 ―My Faith Looks Up to Thee‖ (vs. 1) My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my
guilt away; O let me from this day be wholly thine! SCRIPTURE READING 2 Peter 1:3-7 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 TO OFFERING OFFERTORY “Like A River Glorious” arr. Dan Miller Chancel Choir
*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 413 “When Our Confidence Is Shaken” +++ SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 Peter 5:1-11 SERMON ―How Can I Have Faith?‖ Rev. Anne Schaefer AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison) I Believe
In spite of many unanswered questions, I believe. I believe in the living God, the joy of the universe, who is the pulse and purpose of all things seen and unseen, who from the dust of earth calls up living beings to be children of eternity, who through countless ages has provided for us many liberators and tirelessly seeks to bring victory out of defeat and life out of decay. I believe in Jesus the Christ, God’s true Son, who is bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, who took upon himself the healing of the human race, who bearing the burden of our sins went to Golgotha carrying his cross, who was betrayed, crucified, dead and buried in a borrowed tomb, who on the third day was found to be gloriously alive, meeting with those who trust him and serve him to the end of the world. I believe in the Holy Spirit of God, within and among all who cherish Christ and his way, who brings hope out of despair, love out of apathy, and joy out of sorrow, who unceasingly regenerates and reforms the church that it may always be the contemporary body of the risen Christ, loving the world through prayer, word and deed.
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I believe that even I am caught up in the resurgent life of Christ Jesus, and that nothing in life or death can separate me from his love and joy. In spite of unanswered questions, yes I believe. Amen! — written by Bruce Prewer
*HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 406 “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” *THE CHARGE *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Page *All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated
Sanctuary / Upper Room 9:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.
*October 7 Why and How Should I Pray?, Reverend Campbell - World Communion Sunday Sanctuary Service: Chancel Choir Upper Room Leader: Carole Moon October 14 Gospel Music Sunday - Sanctuary Why and How Should I Read the Bible? - Upper Room Sanctuary Service: Chancel Choir , Men’s Chorus Reverend Schaefer; Upper Room Leader: TBD Soloists: James Moore & Kimberly Swan October 21 How Does God Guide Us?, Reverend Campbell Sanctuary Service: Joyful Ringers Upper Room Leader: TBD October 28 Who Is the Holy Spirit?, Reverend Schaefer Reformation Sunday, New Member Welcome, Children’s Bible Distribution Sanctuary Service: Chancel Choir Upper Room Leader: TBD
*Indicates Communion
Worship Schedule October 2018 ALPHA series
Sermon Notes:
Key Concept: This week is about how Christians become new persons, not the same as before. Why? This week, faith is talked about in a number of dimensions, of which there are three: the Word of God, the work of Jesus, and the witness of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that gives us an experience of God’s love.
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Our Deacons of the Day are: Steve Marulis and Katherine Gotshall Our Ushers at 9:30 are: Jack & Kiki Farrow, Orlean Heidel and Lynn Walgenbach
Counting Team this week: Donna Bryden, Ted Porter and Bev Girard
Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM
Service Leader: Rev. Anne Schaefer
Worship Leader: Mark Adams
Ushers this morning: Ailsa & Craig Blunk
Today’s Service Elements Opening Praise: “Open The Eyes Of My Heart” “God Of Wonders”
Scripture Lesson: 2 Peter 1:3-7
Responsive Praise: “What Faith Can Do”
Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 5:1-11
Sermon: ―How Can I Have Faith?‖
Call to Offering: “The Way”
Closing Praise: “All The People Said Amen”
*Children will be dismissed for Sunday School immediately following welcome and announcements
Today’s floral arrangements are dedicated to the Glory of God and… In loving memory of George Clark and Janet & Donald Mackenzie, from the Mackenzie family.
Sermon Notes:
Key Concept: This week is about how Christians become new persons, not the same as before. Why? This week, faith is talked about in a number of dimensions, of which there are three: the Word of God, the work of Jesus, and the witness of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that gives us an experience of God’s love.
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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Prayer Concerns Please pray for the following church members and friends who are in special circumstances. In the listings below members’ names will be printed in bold type. The names of family & friends will be printed in italic. Questions or concerns about the prayer list
should be directed to [email protected]. Names are only left in the bulletin for one month unless you call again or the office is aware
of the circumstances.
Sally Dauderman Don Dodge
Carol Duncan Sally Evans
Mary Kay Frey Louise Hinkson
Lindsey Jones Jean McAllister Dave Richards Veralou Scott
Kelly Van Such Beth Walch
Members
Cynthia Alexander Harve Bock
Elizabeth Gribble
Meera Martin Nancy Morman
Members Receiving Long-term Care
Millie Ferrari Cal & Barbara Mason
Don Morgan Betty Morrow
Lila & Doug Vincent
Members In Assisted Living
Our Sympathies To the family of Hussein Latif, whose step mother, Julekah Latif, passed away September 24, 2018 To the family of Corinne Kee, whose mother, Anita Gore, passed away September 20, 2018 To the family of Barry Simescu, whose brother, Jim Simescu, passed away September 15, 2018 To the family of Louise Hinkson, whose brother in law, Oren Walther, passed away on September 3, 2018
Family & Friends of Members
Barb Poma, friend of Steve & Sandy Marulis
Mary Surbrook, sister of Ervin Miller
Nathaniel and Sarah M. Wilder, PhD., parents of Kurt Wilder
Susan, sister of Marie McCubbrey
Bonnie & daughter Kim Annett, friends of Anne Schaefer
Janelle Thorne, friend & co-worker of Karen Danke &
Anne Sherwood
Mark Orr, friend of Betty Detter
Wendy Distelrath, friend of the Sherwood Family
Beverly Palise
Adriana Sandoval Villalobos, friend of Carol Dobos
Rosy Garripee, sister of Orlean Heidel
Pam & Craig Williams, sister & brother in law of Pam Smith
Donna Corey, sister-in-law of Kay Bruner
Mick Sullivan, husband of Nancy Sullivan
Tracy Vallelunga, friend of Barb Bullotta
Please continue to pray for our family & friends serving in the Military.
Please keep Marion Medical Mission’s entire team in your prayers for a safe and productive 2018 installation season. They hope to install 2,900 new protected water wells in remote African villages this fall. Several volunteers from FPCP (Doug Kee, Rich Rej, and former member Don Kronig) are volunteering in Africa with MMM this year. If you’re interested, daily devotions starting September 16th, which have been written by volunteers and African field officers, can be emailed to you online by sending a request to [email protected].
Congratulations to new grandparents, John & Beth Stewart, whose daughter, Sarah gave birth to a baby boy:
Jack Joseph Tuscan on September 19, 2018.
Thank you for the lovely bouquet of flowers I received last Sunday, which I water every day. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. Sincerely,
Lila Vincent Please pass along my thanks to church for the beautiful flowers. They brightened my walks to the kitchen as I continue to heal.
Pam Smith
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Family Ministry News
PreK - 5th Grade SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE September 30 -Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children begin in worship & can be picked up in classrooms.
October 7 -Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children begin in worship & can be picked up in classrooms.
October 14 -Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children begin in worship & can be picked up in classrooms. October 21 -Sunday School/Third Sunday Sing @ 9:30 a.m. Children begin in worship & can be picked up in fellowship hall. & 11:00 a.m. - children begin in worship & can be picked up in classrooms.
Come join us TODAY - Sept 30 from 4-6 pm for our Back to School Bash!
We are kicking the school year off right this year. We will have several inflatables, games,
BBQ, and a message for the whole family. Come as a family, play as a family, bond as a family.
Christmas Pageant Rehearsals have begun! Sanctuary rehearsals will be held on the following dates: October 7 & 28 November 11 December 2
All Sanctuary rehearsals will take place from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. The Pageant will be on Sunday, December 16, at the 9:30 a.m. Service. Please contact Carole Moon with questions, at [email protected] or 734-776-5267
Third Sunday Sing will take place during Sunday School at both services.
2nd (and 3rd) Grade Parents Each year on Reformation Sunday, we present the 2nd
graders with their own Bible. So that they can be personalized, I need your child’s full
name (first, middle and last). Please email me this information NO LATER than NEXT
Sunday, October 7th.
(If your child is in 3rd grade and did not receive a Bible last year, we will include them also.
Please send the same information requested above.) MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Sunday,
October 28th. We will present the Bibles at the 9:30 service
that morning.
We have a new way to communicate! We found this awesome app called Band. We have created three Bands for our youth ministry. One for High School, one for Middle School and one for Confirmation. Simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You’ll create a username and then search for FPCP. Find the corresponding groups and join. It’s that easy! We will be using band as well
as email to keep everyone informed. You’ll also find a calendar of events, sign up for activities and camps, emergency alerts (church is closed due to power failure, weather, etc.) and some other cool features. Make sure you download this to stay connected!
JOIN US ON OCTOBER 3RD FOR MIDWEEK MINISTRY!
WHO: All children from preschool through 5th grade.
WHAT: Midweek Ministry WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00
WHERE: We will begin in the Dining Room/Fellowship Hall for games and recreation. The remainder of the evening will
be divided into dessert and fellowship, Bible time, and a rotating schedule that will include Missions, Art,
Music, and Special Events. WHY: To provide kids with an opportunity to worship, learn,
fellowship and have fun together during the week.
***Come to our Back 2 School Bash this Sunday to learn more!
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News & Announcements
Want FPCP News in your Inbox? Never miss out on important FPCP information again! Emails are sent out every Friday morning providing info on the upcoming Sunday services and other noteworthy activities for the week. If you aren’t on the mailing list and would like to be, we encourage you to sign up online at www.fpcp.net. Find the box titled: FPCP News- Friday Email Signup- and simply type in your email address and hit [RETURN] to sign up. You will receive a confirmation email, followed by a newsletter the following Friday. NOTE: If you’re already receiving the Friday email, there is no need to re-subscribe.
Local Mission Giving Opportunity The Local Mission produce stand is now ready for business. Please consider making a donation of fresh produce which can be home grown or purchased from a store or farm market. All donations will be given to Northville Civic Concern. NCC is an all-volunteer organization that provides food to those in need. Everything that we donate will be given to local families. Collection will continue through mid October. We thank you in advance for your generous contributions! The FPCP Local Mission Committee
Upcoming Parking Restrictions - Construction Beginning Monday October 8th, our entire parking lot will be closed for at least two days as we will be filling cracks, sealcoating the entire area and striping the parking lot. Thank you in advance for your patience. Please check the FPCP website for updates related to these recent and ongoing projects. Building & Grounds
Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Update – September 30, 2018 The list of candidates is getting smaller. The discernment process is getting more intense! We cannot thank you enough for the prayers and supportive words we have received from all of you, including our prayer partners, Bible study groups, evening devotion groups, the session and deacons, international mission partners, staff members and ministers! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9, NIV). Since our last update, we have conducted interviews with several new candidates, have had extensive dialogue with references and listened to many sermons. We met with two of our candidates and their spouses for extended weekend visits which included meals, bible study, question and answer periods, worship, preaching and fellowship. What wonderful experiences God provides! And in the days ahead we will be considering whether to schedule another similar weekend visit. We look forward to further dialogue with our candidates and within the PNC as we continue our discernment. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (from 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV). By God’s grace, we seek to do God’s will in God’s timing, Kathy Bernard Kurt Boeve James Davidson Sandy Dodge Kiki Farrow Paula Ford Steve Marulis Dana Stonerook Tom Weaver
Per Capita The second quarter has come to a close, and the church has received $6,558 toward our 2018 Per Capita assessment. The Per Capita assessment is paid directly from our operating budget. By designating special funds toward this assessment, the church is able to devote more attention to committee programs.
Thank you, from the Finance Committee.
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Adult Bible Studies
Continuing the Word, Sundays, (coed) ALPHA Study Joann Oldham, 734.455.4639 or [email protected]
Following Jesus, Sunday Evening Bible Study (coed) Study of Matthew, followed by ―Great Ends of the Church‖ , Study begins weekly with a short Vesper Service Nancy Sullivan, 734.455.5916 or [email protected]
PW Horizon, 2nd Tuesday of month, (women) Horizons “God’s Promise: I Am With You” Cost is $12 for materials Kiki Farrow 734.459.3769 or [email protected]
Tuesday Evening Bible Study, (coed) ALPHA Study Nancy White 734.453.1044 or [email protected]
Early Word, Wednesday Morning, (coed) ―Parables From the Back Side‖, beginning in October Sue Kage, 248.349.6268 or [email protected]
Women of the Word & A Morning’s Peace (AMP), Wed Morning, (women) ALPHA Study, cost $15 for materials Sue Kage, 248.349.6268 or [email protected] & Emily Campbell, 734.453.6464 x113 or [email protected]
Men’s Bible Study, Saturday morning, (men) ALPHA Study Tom Weaver, 248.374.0950 or [email protected]
Life Long Learning
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Life Long Learning
Where’s God?
Read: Psalm 23:1-6 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4).
Since ancient times, faithful Christians have spoken about what John of the Cross called the “dark night of the soul.” This “dark night” descends upon even the most faithful believers, upon those who have walked with God for years. In this dark night, believers can feel spiritually dry for unusually long periods of time, as if they’re just going through the motions of discipleship. It can feel as if God has refused to show up, as if He’s missing in action.
In the dark night, we’re afflicted by doubt. We might think that we must have done something sinful to be experiencing such dryness and darkness, so we scrape our consciences and scour our lives for sin. Yet even after we confess everything we can think of to God and other trusted believers, we feel distant from Him.
We can take comfort in knowing we’re not the only ones who’ve gone through this. We can take comfort in knowing that our feelings and sight, or lack thereof, don’t always tell us the truth about reality. That’s why Paul says, “For we live by believing and not by seeing” (2 Corinthians 5:7). And we can take comfort in the fact that God often works deeper faith through such dark nights. When we continue to seek Him despite the darkness that envelops us, we can come to a deeper, truer understanding of who God is.
For God is in the darkest nights and valleys, as King David described in Psalm 23:4, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” He will never leave or forsake His children (Hebrews 13:5). And as the psalmist confessed, when the Lord is our shepherd, we have all we need (Psalm 23:1). Let’s cling to that truth. Copied from www.ourdailyjourney.org - Our Daily Bread Devotional
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Mission @FPCP
FPCP is a proud sponsor of the Second Mile Golf Outing taking place TODAY, Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Glen Oaks Golf
Course in Farmington Hills. (30500 W 13 Mile Road)
1. You can also be involved in this important event as a golfer. There are great prizes available for golfers, including a trophy for the church with the best golf team! Shot Gun Start at 1:30 pm. Golf and Dinner $125. Please register on-line at www.secondmilecenter.org or send checks payable to The Second Mile Center of Detroit, 4138 Washington Crescent, Troy, MI 48085.
2. If you are NOT a golfer, but love great food, great people, and a great
auction, then come for the dinner and silent auction at 6:30 pm. Dinner rate: $65. Starting at 6:30 pm. (Did we mention that FPCP’s very own Dennis Neubacher is the emcee for this night!?) You can make dinner reservations on-line at www.secondmilecenter.org
3. If you cannot attend, but wish to support this great ministry, you
could also be involved by simply donating a gift card as part of a silent auction item to any national chain. Examples include $15 to $50 gift cards to Starbucks, Panera, Target, BP, etc. Gift cards can be dropped off in the narthex on Sundays at the gift tree table or turned into Stu Dodge in the church office during the week.
4. You could also serve as a sponsor for the event. Sponsors are needed at
the $100, $250, $500, and $1000 levels. You can reach out via email at [email protected] or give through our church. 100% of net proceeds benefit the Second Mile Center.
Holidays are often difficult and disappointing for the 2,000 children that live in foster care in Wayne County. First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth is hoping to help by supplying costumes for a Halloween Party near Eastern Market on October 18. Please look in your closets and call your family to see if they have any gently used Halloween costumes or outfits from their child's dress up box they are willing to donate. All sizes are needed as the children are ages 1-18. Our goal is 100 costumes. Please contact Peggy at 313-550-8116 or bring costumes to the FPCP donation box in the basement. Due Date is October 16.
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Mission @FPCP Fitness in Christ Triathlon Relay Fundraiser Update—Thank You!! Last month on Saturday, August 4th, 12 members of FPCP participated in the Ann Arbor Triathlon in Gregory, Michigan to help raise funds and awareness for Hope Clinic, one of our church’s local mission partners. As of today, the team raised over $5,000! We thank you for your prayers, support and donations. The following FPCP members participated: Kathy Bernard (rode), Chris Carlson (swam), James Davidson (swam), Doug Heasley (ran), Carter Johnson (swam and ran), Lou Maceratini (rode), Julie Murphy (ran), Patrick Murphy (rode), Rich Rej (swam), Janie Roberts (swam, rode and ran), Alissa Rowe (ran), and Martha Schryer (rode). The event was a success in many ways; please see testimonies from some of the team: Lou Maceratini said, “It's great to share an activity that I love, cycling, with the wonderful group of people on the Fitness in Christ Team. Our Thursday night rides mix Christian fellowship, the enjoyment of nature (riding through beautiful Hines park), and exercise.” Carter Johnson shared, ―Definitely a challenging event, but only as challenging as you make it. The rules and course are given to you, but you get to run it at your own pace.‖ Alissa Rowe added, ―Being a part of the FPCP Fitness in Christ Team for the Ann Arbor Triathlon was an extremely rewarding experience because I got to grow closer to God as well as my church family while raising money for the Hope Clinic and running, which is an activity that I really enjoy doing. This shows how much of a privilege it is to serve Christ by pausing to remember that we can serve others by taking the time to use our various strengths, and that amazing things happen when we come together for this common goal. I'm already looking forward to participating in the triathlon again next year!” Kathy Bernard said, “I am thrilled that this event is open to people who have never participated in organized races/sports. I hadn't been on my bike for about 10+ years and Patrick, along with the rest of the team, encouraged me to give it a try. I have a 25 year old bike, a helmet and no other cycling gear BUT I managed to ride 14 miles for my team and for Hope Medical Clinic. It was a blast ... a wonderful way to serve others and do something for my health! I hope others will be encouraged to give it a try!” It is never too late to help support the team. You can still donate at www.thehopeclinic.org/donate. In the designated fund section please select FPCP.
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Local Mission Update… So far this summer, the Local Mission Committee has delivered over 100 pounds of fresh produce to Northville Civic Concern! We will continue to collect through the middle of October. Thank you so much for your generous donations!!
Mission @FPCP
Interested in a unique mission experience? Our church has had a longstanding relationship with a Christian orphanage that is home to 60 children near Tijuana, Mexico called Colina de Luz. We had two amazing youth mission trips there in 2008 and 2009, and our National/International Mission Committee (NIMC) has supported Colina financially for many years. Additionally, in each of the last 3 years, a group of 13-15 adult FPCP members have traveled to Colina for a week-long Spring mission trip doing construction projects and connecting with the children and staff. We are excited to announce that we are returning to Colina again next year to continue building this incredible relationship! Our tentative trip dates are April 23
rd to April 30
th, 2019. Because of the nature of the trip it is open to adults 21 and
over (18 and over if accompanied by a parent/guardian). Many of our former team members will be returning and we truly hope new people will consider joining us! If you would be interested in attending an informational meeting about this mission opportunity, please contact Jim Bernard at [email protected] or 248-880-8680 by Monday, October 1st. Thanks! National/International Mission Committee
THE REVOLVING DOOR OF LIFE IN FOSTER CARE
Western Oakland and Wayne County will be holding its fall meeting on Monday, October 8 at 6:15-8:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, 701 Church St. Plymouth. Beverly Wainio and Peggy Fisher-Kmieciak will be sharing their stories about living as foster sisters. We will also be hearing updates from agen-cies and community volunteers. We are asking for donations of gently used Halloween costumes for children living in foster care. Our goal is 100 costumes. Questions: call Peggy at 734 953 1044
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) urges your support for those affected by Hurricane Florence. Please remember to lift up those affected by disaster in your prayers and consider donating to PDA's hurricane and typhoon relief fund at: https://pma.pcusa.org/donate/make-a-gift/gift-info/DR000194/# PDA has also set up volunteer host sites in both Mission Presbytery (Corpus Christi area) and New Covenant Presbytery (Houston and surrounding area) to host volunteers willing to help with rebuilding in response to Hurricane Harvey. Contact the PDA Call Center at 866-732-6121 or email [email protected] to get more information. You can also visit the PDA website at PDA.pcusa.org to find out more.
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Presbyterian Women FPCP Partners in Earth Care – Let’s Recycle
Please look for the small blue recycle bins throughout the church – in the Narthex, Upper Room, Dining Room, upstairs kitchen and the Calvin Room. It’s simple to distinguish between what goes in the garbage (landfill) and what can be recycled within our church. In the garbage can, you can place napkins and plates. In the blue recycling bins, you can place juice cups, coffee cups (both without liquid), water bottles, church bulletins, paper and cardboard. These items will be placed in the two larger recycling bins that are placed outside each Tuesday morning for city recycling. Please help do your part by taking a second to determine which bin the item you are disposing of goes in. Church volunteers will empty the blue bins each Sunday after services.
Each of us, no matter what age, can be good stewards and care for this beautiful church and its grounds that God has entrusted to us!!!
Presbyterian Women – WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! PWPD In-Gathering Requirements
As requested by Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of Detroit,
each year we are given a list of items we need to provide for the annual PWPD In-Gathering
which will take place from October 15-17, 2018.
There is a display board in the Narthex with tags of the items we must supply in order to meet our requirements.
Please stop by and take a tag of an item to purchase to help us achieve our goal.
Items range from Bibles to blankets, from socks to school supplies! Please return NEW item(s) to the appropriate bin in the lower level collection area.
If you wish to make a financial donation, please make the check payable to FPCP with Presbyterian Women on the Memo line. We will do the shopping for you!
All items are due by October 7th.
Thanks in advance for your support of this very important program helping the needy in the city of Detroit. Many items go directly to Second Mile Center.
PLEASE NOTE: We no longer need handmade items for Overseas Hospitals.
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TODAY (9/30) is a Fifth Sunday - or Deacon Sunday, here at FPCP! We have established Fifth Sundays as Deacon Sundays and offer you the opportunity to support our hard working Deacons. If you would like to make a special (additional) financial contribution to the Deacons fund, you will find envelopes in the pews marked ―Deacon’s Offering.‖ Some of the activities and programs that are provided by or supported by our Deacons include:
Clothing Drives Grief Support Workshop sponsorship
Funeral Greeters Salvation Army Bell Ringing Greeting Card Ministry
Red Cross Blood Drives Service Dinners Christmas Card Display
Prayer Ministry College Care Gift Cards Unsung Hero
Worship Transportation Deacon of the Day Session Committee representation
Communion Service Member Care Food and Fellowship Events
Cancer Care Kits Food Drives And many, many more!
Membership News & Announcements
Deacons
FPCP Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday Oct 14, 2018 from 8:00 – 2:00
Choose to stand out by donating blood and help save a life. Have you or someone you know had surgery or a serious illness? Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, approximately 41,000 blood donations are needed every day. You can sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code = fpcp or use the signup sheet in the First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth Narthex, near the parking lot entrance. Blood donors can now save time by answering the required health history questions online (the day of the blood drive) at www.redcrossblood.org Questions? Call Diane Risko, Red Cross Account Manager at 313-549-7052
Have you been attending services kind of regularly? Enjoying the church services? The Choir? The Sermons? You’ve been thinking about joining, haven’t you? We’d like to invite you to attend our next
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER CLASS There will be two classes, held on October 14th and 21st
12:00 - 2:30 p.m. in the Hearth Room
Childcare will be provided upon request. If interested in learning about joining (no obligation to join by attending classes), please fill out the form below and return to Rev. Schaefer or Julie Thompson.
FALL 2018 NEW MEMBER CLASS Name: Phone: Address: Email: Will you need childcare? YES NO Do you plan to join by: Transfer from another church New Member Unsure If you plan to transfer, name and city of Church: Will you be able to join on Sunday, October 28th? 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Upper Room Later Date
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This Week at Our Church
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Sunday, September 30 9:00 a.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, PreK-12th Grade Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Confirmation Class, Middle School Room (second floor) 10:30 a.m. - Chancel Choir Social Time, Calvin Room 11:00 a.m. - Upper Room Service, PreK-12th Grade Sunday School 1:30 p.m. - Second Mile Center Golf Outing, (Off-Site: Glen Oaks Golf Course) 4:00 p.m. - Back to School Bash, FPCP Parking Lot 6:00 p.m. - Continuing the Word Bible Study - Alpha, Chapel 6:30 p.m. - High School Youth Group, High School Room, Youth Room, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Listening to Jesus Bible Study, Hearth Room Monday, October 1 7:00 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee Meeting, Library 7:00 p.m. - HR Committee Meeting, Chapel 7:00 p.m. - Worship Committee Meeting, Hearth Room Tuesday, October 2 11:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer & Meeting, Hearth Room 12:00 p.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 6:30 p.m. - PNC Meeting, Basement Classroom #41 7:00 p.m. - Christian Nurture Meeting, Classroom #134 7:00 p.m. - Stewardship Committee Meeting, Library 7:00 p.m. - Tuesday Evening Bible Study, Chapel Wednesday, October 3 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 9:30 a.m. - AMP/W3 Bible Study, Knox Hall & Breakout Rooms 6:30 p.m. - Middle School Youth Group, Middle School Room, Youth Room, Fellowship Hall 7:30 p.m. - Joyful Ringers Rehearsal, Knox Hall 7:30 p.m. - PNC Meeting, Hearth Room Thursday, October 4 9:30 a.m. - American Sewing Guild, Dining Room 5:30 p.m. - Malawi Trip Planning Meeting, Hearth Room 7:00 p.m. - PW Coordinating Team Meeting, Bride’s Room 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 p.m. - Evening Devotions, Sanctuary
Friday, October 5 - Church offices close at 2:00 PM 5:00 p.m. - Wedding Rehearsal, Sanctuary Saturday, October 6 7:30 a.m. - Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study, Hearth Room 4:30 p.m. - Wedding (Stevens/Alexander), Sanctuary Sunday, October 7 - World Communion Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, PreK - 12th Grade Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, PreK- 12th Grade Sunday School Looking Ahead…. www.fpcp.net/connect/church-calendar
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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH
First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth
Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Benevolence Fund Kids Hope USA Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank Plymouth Salvation Army Adopt-an-Angel/Gift Tree Bell Ringing Food Drives Thanksgiving Box Assembly FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria
Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries AweKingdom Builders - Pontiac Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step - Domestic Violence Shelter Flint Child Health Fund Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives
Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Compassion International Sponsoring Children Kids Against Hunger PW Least Coin Malawi Matters Malawi Hunger Relief 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 Church Pews Eyeglasses PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Veritas College, Malawi Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment
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
Hope Clinic Northville Civic Concern Pearls of Great Price Coalition (Human Trafficking) Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center
Presbyterian Thrift Shop 331 North Main Street
734-459-1250
Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
10 AM - 2 PM Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM
First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net
OUR STAFF
Anne Schaefer -
Interim Senior Minister [email protected]; ext.112
Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. [email protected]; ext.113
Darlene Maginley - Dir. Of Children’s Ministry
[email protected]; ext. 110
Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Min. [email protected]; ext. 120
Stewart Dodge Church Business Manager [email protected]; ext. 116
Susan Underhill Communication Administrator
[email protected]; ext. 111
Julie Thompson Information Administrator
[email protected]; ext. 115
Audrey Goodison Childcare Coordinator [email protected]
Hussein Latif Church Partnership Coordinator
Mtenthera CCAP [email protected]
Jerry Smith
Director of Music [email protected]; ext.119
Susan C. Scott Organist
Sharon K. Smith
Accompanist
Ministry Administrative Music
