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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 AM
Upper Room - 10:35 AM
August 26, 2018 Barnabas Mission Sunday with Mass Anthem
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
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *PASSING OF THE PEACE *CALL TO WORSHIP *OPENING PRAYER *OPENING WORSHIP “Come Thou Fount” “In Christ Alone” Mass Anthem +++ 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.
*WORSHIP “Mighty To Save” “Nothing But the Blood” Mass Anthem CAMP BARNABAS RECAP VIDEO STUDENT SHARING #1 Ava Van Hala CALL TO OFFERING OFFERTORY “Hero” Mass Anthem SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 19:13-15 STUDENT SHARING #2 Isabelle Ewers *WORSHIP “Amazing Grace” “Reckless Love” Mass Anthem SERMON “Serve Those You Don’t Serve” Josh Imboden
*CLOSING WORSHIP “Through People Like Me” Mass Anthem *BENEDICTION *All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated
The Barnabas Youth Mission Team: Josh Imboden Bailey Marco
Sarah Campbell Alexander Culp Isabelle Ewers Kate Koppin Bryce Marmaduke Ellie Sherwood Emily Turi Ava Van Hala Kara Wolf
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Sanctuary / Upper Room 9:00 a.m./10:35 a.m.
Summer Worship Schedule - one Sanctuary service at 9:00 & Upper Room at 10:35 September 2 Reverend Anne Schaefer Sanctuary Service: Jerry & Sharon Smith, Piano Duet Upper Room Leader: Carole Moon
SERVICE TIMES CHANGE SEPT. 9th: Sanctuary Service at 9:30 a.m. and Upper Room at 11:00 a.m. *September 9 Is There More to Life Than This?, Reverend Anne Schaefer, Communion Sanctuary Service: Chancel Choir Upper Room Leader: Geff Philips September 16 Who Is Jesus?, Reverend Campbell Sanctuary Service: Chancel Choir Upper Room Leader: Kim Gnagey September 23 Why Did Jesus Die?, Reverend Campbell Sanctuary Service: Chancel Choir Upper Room Leader: Dale Hicks *Indicates Communion
Fall programming resumes on Sunday, September 9, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHANGE TO SERVICE TIMES:
Sanctuary Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Upper Room Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Jesus calls us to go and make disciples of all nations. It is our goal to take our Anthem, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to the masses. The name Mass Anthem challenges us to be bold in our faith and take the Gospel of Jesus to the world.
Worship Schedule September 2018 ALPHA series
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Our Deacons of the Day are: Julie Heasley and Jan Sockolosky Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Susan & Michael Hagen and Ed & Jean Pritchard
Counting Team this week: Stu Dodge, Barry Simescu and Mike Bode
Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM
~Held in the Sanctuary this week~
Service Leader: Barnabas Mission Team
Worship Leader: Mass Anthem
Ushers this morning: Tom & Wensday MacDonald
Today’s Service Elements Opening Praise: “This Is Amazing Grace”
“Lion and the Lamb”
Video : Camp Barnabas Recap
Student Sharing #1: Ellie Sherwood
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 19:13-15
Student Sharing #2: Emily Turi
Call to Offering: “Hero”
Sermon: “Serve Those You Don’t Serve”
Responsive Praise: “What A Beautiful Name”
Closing Praise: “Through People Like Me”
*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 Walt, on our 67th wedding anniversary today, by Vera Lou Scott. And…
In loving memory of Ella & George Duncan, by David & Carolyn Duncan. And…
In loving memory of family and friends, by the Hartsig & McLaren families.
Fall Schedule resumes Sunday, September 9, 2018
Service Times change: 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service &
11:00 a.m. Upper Room Service
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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 Carol Duncan Sally Evans
Louise Hinkson Jean Krause
Dave Richards Jim & Doris
Rorabacher 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 Ken Gribble, whose brother Tom, passed away on August 17, 2018 To the family of Colin White, close family friend of the Martin/Lalla Family, who passed away July 29, 2018 To Anne Sherwood, whose friend Melissa Heck, passed away July 28, 2018
Family & Friends of Members Patrick Richards, brother of Dave Richards
Bonnie & daughter Kim Annett, friends of Anne Schaefer
Janelle Thorne, friend & co-worker of Karen Danke &
Anne Sherwood
Oren Walther, brother-in-law of Louise Hinkson
Mark Orr, friend of Betty Detter
Wendy Distelrath, friend of the Sherwood Family
Joel Perkin, nephew of Dwight & Carole Mathews
Beverly Palise
Jim Simescu, brother of Barry Simescu
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.
FPCP is working more closely with our Presbytery and its program for the 13,000 children living in foster care in Michigan. Our prayer ministry can help by praying for a special child each month. This month we are praying for 15 year old Shantaina. Her workers describe her as shy, sweet and creative. She loves to cook and bake. Shantaina loves staying active and participates in Zumba; she states that gym is her favorite class in school. Due to her past trauma, Shantaina struggles to feel safe around others but is working on how to feel more secure. More info on Shantaina can be found at Mare.org. If you are interested in helping with our foster care projects, please call Peggy at 734.953.1044.
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Family Ministry News
Fall Sunday School Kick-Off! Our fall schedule will begin on September 9th with new worship times of 9:30 for the
Sanctuary, and 11:00 for the Upper Room. Sunday School will meet at these new times as well, so mark your calendars and join us for our new class revisions!
This year we will have three separate age groups during both service times.
Preschool - beginning at age 3 and continuing through Young 5’s (Room 137) Early elementary - Kindergarten through 3rd Grade (Room 041)
Club 45 - 4th and 5th Grades (Room 042)
*Parents, please note new classroom locations for pick-up.
PreK - 5th Grade SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE August 26 - Sunday School @ 10:30 a.m. ONLY - Children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms
September 2 - NO Sunday School this week. September 9 - Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children begin in worship & can be picked up in classrooms. September 16 -Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children begin in worship & can be picked up in classrooms.
Club 45 Pool Party
TODAY - Aug. 26 1:00-4:00
Colony Swim Club (8300 North Beck Road, Canton)
All 4th and 5th graders are welcome to come join the fun! Parents, feel free to stay. Please bring $4.00 entry fee for each person, water and snacks. Light snacks are available for purchase at Colony.
NO GLASS containers, please. Remember sunscreen! Please e-mail Heather Balog Kirkland ([email protected]) to RSVP your child for this event
and to receive up-to-date information on Club45 activities.
FPCP Young Family Small Groups 2018-2019 Schedule Want to spend more time with God, but busy with young children at home? We might just be the group for you! Enjoy a potluck dinner followed by an hour of study while the children play with a babysitter once a month. We will also organize quarterly social outings. This year we have chosen Before Amen by Max Lucado and Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls by Gary Thomas. These studies have video lessons, so no prep needed, but guides are available to those wishing to dive deeper between meetings. We meet the third Sunday of the month (or the second Sunday due to holidays) in a group member’s home. Mark your calendars now and we hope to see you there! Studies are from 4:30pm- 6:30 pm on September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, December 16th, January 20th, February 17th, March 17th, April 14th, May 19th, and June 9th. Locations and RSVP information to be announced. Please contact Julie Heasley (248-305-0742 or [email protected]) with questions or to be added to the SignUp Genius group for notices. Upcoming Dates:
September 16th from 4:30pm-6:30pm - First week of Before Amen by Max Lucado: Father, You Are Good. Location: Medaugh Home at 1711 Old Salem in Plymouth 48170, RSVP Julie Heasley at 248-305-0742 or [email protected]
September 30th from 3pm-5pm - Hayride, corn maze, cider & donuts at Three Cedars Farm, 7897 Six Mile Road in Northville 48167. Meet at the cow bench in the play area, cash only, RSVP to Julie Heasley at 248-305-0742 or [email protected]
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News & Announcements
Youth Ministry News & Announcements
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
ATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS!
We need your College Student’s new address. The Deacons send out gift cards twice a year to our College Students. Please don’t have your students miss out on Free Food!
Please email any address updates to Kathy Bernard at [email protected] as soon as possible.
The Deacons thank you! Your students will also thank you!
15 Years and Counting! Please join us at 7 p.m. September 4th in the Calvin Room for our one and only Hospitality Meeting. At this time, you will be asked to pick up to TWO dates with a partner (your choice, or we can match you with someone) to host refreshments for Coffee Hour at 10:30 a.m. You will be asked to make coffee (provided) and bring FOUR dozen cookies (each). Cookies can be home made or store bought. Time commitment is roughly 9:15 a.m. - 11: 15 a.m. You are able to watch the service on monitors in the Narthex while you prepare refreshments.
Currently, 18 of 40 dates have been covered. Many of our hosts have been with us since the beginning. If we are unable to find hosts, we will be forced to limit Coffee Hour to twice a month. Please consider helping with this great outreach program!
If you have questions, feel free to call Bev MacGaw at 734-453-7224 or Jessie Hollingsworth at 734-454-0144
HOSPITALITY
Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Update – August 19, 2018 We have been so blessed to interact with such wonderful candidates. God is doing amazing things through so many faithful and dedicated disciples and ministries! It is truly humbling and inspiring. The highlight of the month has been face-to-face visits with two candidates in their home churches, witnessing these teaching elders in their sanctuaries – greeting, preaching, administering sacraments, rejoicing together. In addition to worship, we toured facilities and shared a meal with the candidate and spouse. What a wonderful way to build relationships outside the constraints of meeting room walls and video conferencing. We also have received a new batch of Personal Information Forms (PIFs) from the PC(USA) Church Leadership System and have placed an advertisement in the Presbyterian Outlook. We are diligently and prayerfully reviewing all applicants – narratives, faith statements and sermons. We look forward to continued dialogue with our candidates, conducting interviews, and sharing in discernment with outstanding ministers. We treasure your continued prayers for the PNC and for our candidates! In Christ, Kathy Bernard Kurt Boeve James Davidson Sandy Dodge Kiki Farrow Paula Ford Steve Marulis Dana Stonerook Tom Weaver
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Salvation Army Volunteer Opportunity
The Salvation Army of Plymouth is seeking volunteers to assist
with their annual Back to School Blitz on Tuesday, August 28
and Wednesday, August 29. Duties will include sorting supplies
and packing backpacks, client registration and application
assistance, helping children pick out a backpack, gift card
distribution, and clean up.
For more information and to sign up to help, please contact:
Sandy Kollinger, Volunteer Coordinator
Plymouth Salvation Army
(734)453-5464
www.misalplymouth.org
Gift Cards “Fore” Second Mile Center Golf Outing FPCP, in conjunction with other area churches, is assisting with Second Mile Center’s 2nd Annual Golf
Outing on September 30 at Glen Oaks Country Club. Your donation of gift cards will serve as part of a silent
auction item providing funding for this vital ministry. Gift cards may be any denomination from a national
chain: Starbucks, BP, Panera, Target, etc. and may be dropped off on Sundays in the Narthex beginning
August19. During weekdays, donations may be turned in to Stu Dodge.
The Second Mile Center serves as a beacon of hope for a community located in one of the most challenging
areas of Detroit. Thank you for sharing God’s love with those in need with your generous support!
135 children that live in foster care in Wayne County now have a brand new backpack filled with school supplies because of the generosity of our congregation and local mission team at FPCP. Thank you all for your donations to help these forgotten children start their new school year on a happy note.
THANK YOU...
Go with Hope! Please join us for an open house celebrating the launch
of our new logo and an Ice Cream Social celebrating our community with Free GO! ice cream.
Eat Ice Cream. Take a tour. See the new logo launch!
September 13, 3-7 pm
The Hope Clinic: Ypsilanti
518 Harriet St Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Hosted by: Thrivent Community with the Ann Arbor
Group
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Bible Studies Fall is the perfect time to begin a new study. Here are some options beginning in September:
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” Nancy Sullivan, 734.455.5916 or [email protected] Study begins weekly with a short Vesper Service
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, cost $15 for materials Nancy White 734.453.1044 or [email protected]
Early Word, Wednesday Morning, (coed) 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 a.m. (men) ALPHA Study Tom Weaver, 248.374.0950 or [email protected]
Questions about life?
WEDNESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Class meets from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. with free childcare. Contact: Rev. Emily Campbell ([email protected]) or Sue Kage ([email protected]) or register online on the sign-up page at: http://fpcp.net/signups . Additionally, sign up on the Life Long Learning bulletin board by the elevator. Please register by September 9th.
Ask anything about life, faith and God #TryAlpha
Tuesday evenings, from 7:15 - 9:00 p.m., beginning September 11, look for light food and fellowship, a video and reflective conversation about the week’s theme. Meeting in the Chapel, the men and women of the Tuesday Evening Group welcome new members at any time. Cost this fall: $15 for materials and guide. Contact Nancy White, [email protected] or 734-453-1044.
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and FPCP will be running a sermon series corresponding to this series. The following groups will be offering ALPHA:
Continuing the Word Bible Study resumes Sunday, September 9, from 6pm to 8pm. We’ll start with dessert and fellowship in the Hearth Room, move on to a video in the Chapel and then we’ll break into groups for discussion. Note: we will be following the Sunday sermon topics! This group is coed, for all ages and one needs not be a member of the Church to attend. Invite friends and neighbors. No fees; just fellowship, food and fun. No homework!!
God’s Promise: I Am With You
2018 – 2019 Horizons Bible Study Women’s Evening Bible Study, Beginning Tuesday, September 11
The 2018–2019 PW/Horizons Bible study, “God’s Promise: I Am with You,” takes readers on a nine-lesson journey through scripture to consider how God’s promise (“I will be with you”/”I am with you”) speaks to our circumstances, as individuals and a community. We will also consider Jesus’ own promise of presence to his followers as he sends us into this world. As we explore the many facets of this most profound gift, we will ask, how does God’s promise of presence change us and the way we live? Sign up sheet for class is on the Life Long Learning bulletin board by the elevator. All women are welcome.
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This Week at Our Church
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Sunday, August 26 - Barnabas Youth Mission Sunday, Mass Anthem 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO Sunday School at 9:00 am ONLY 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, in the Sanctuary, PreK-5th Grade Sunday School 1:00 p.m. - Club 45 Pool Party, Off-Site (Colony Swim Club, Canton) Monday, August 27 7:00 p.m. - Threads to Heal the Heart, Knox Hall Tuesday, August 28 11:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer & Meeting, Hearth Room 12:00 p.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 12:15 p.m. - Sacred Places Bible Study Field Trip, Off-Site (Kirk in the Hills) 6:30 p.m. - PNC Meeting, Chapel Wednesday, August 29 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 7:30 p.m. - PNC Meeting, Hearth Room Thursday, August 30
Friday, August 31 - Church offices close at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 1 Sunday, September 2 - 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO Sunday School, 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, NO Sunday School
NOTE: FPCP will be closed on Monday, September 3, for Labor Day.
Hey FPCP Family! It’s that time of year for festivals and we need your help parking cars! If you
have a few hours to volunteer, please sign up to help park cars September 7-9th. You can
sign up in the Narthex, or online at fpcp.net/signups
If you have any questions, please contact Josh Imboden at [email protected]
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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
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