august 5, 2018 malawi mission sunday rev. vasco...
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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 5, 2018 Malawi Mission Sunday
Rev. Vasco Kachipapa & Rev. Dr. Davidson Chifungo
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 “The Name of Jesus & In the Shadow of His Wings” Arr. EJ Lorenz WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *PASSING OF THE PEACE *CALL TO WORSHIP *OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 581 “Called As Partners in Christ’s Service” +++ CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Loving and merciful God, you know our hearts and you know our lives. We confess to you that which causes separation, that which causes pain, that which causes distress, and that which breaks down. We confess to you our part in those things. In humility and hope, we ask for your help to do better, to reconcile, to heal, to soothe, to build up so that we might love you and neighbor, and follow your son Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. (Silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SONG OF RESPONSE NO. 492 “Spirit of the Living God” Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill
me, use me. Sprit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, move among us all; make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love: humble, caring, selfless, sharing. Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love.
MISSION MINUTES Rev. Dr. Davidson Chifungo
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 “All My Trials” Ruth E. Schram Caroline Roberts, soloist
*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” *PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 580 “We Are Called to Be God’s People” +++ SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 Corinthians 1:10-16 SERMON “Unity in Christ” Rev. Vasco Kachipapa
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) FPCP Vision Statement
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 and prayer, through 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.
*HYMN OF CELEBRATION NO. 549 “I Love Your Kingdom, Lord” *THE CHARGE *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Immortal, Invisible” F. Lopez *All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated
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Worship Schedule August & September 2018
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 August 12 Reverend Emily Campbell Sanctuary Service: Carole Moon, soloist Upper Room Leader: Carole Moon August 19 Reverend Emily Campbell Sanctuary Service: Dale Hicks Upper Room Leader: Dale Hicks August 26 Barnabas Youth Mission Team Sanctuary Service: Mass Anthem Upper Room Leaders: Mass Anthem September 2 Reverend Anne Schaefer Sanctuary Service: Jerry & Sharon Smith, Piano Duet Upper Room Leader: Carole Moon No communion in August
The Chancel Choir Roster is being finalized for this fall. If you enjoy singing and have choral experience, this should be your place of ministry! Our first rehearsal is Thursday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Knox Hall, but you need to reserve your place! Call Jerry Smith, Director of Music (734-453-6464 x 119) to reserve your place and discover the delight of serving the church with a talented and dedicated group of people!
“...the season of singing has come…”
Song of Songs 2:12
Come make a joyful noise to the Lord!
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.
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Our Deacons of the Day are: Dana Hearn and Heather Balog Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Katherine Gotshall, Jack Farrow, Janet Sibbold and Orlean Heidel
Counting Team this week: Wayne Krupin, Kathleen Barker and Steve Renaldi
Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM
Malawi Mission Sunday
Service Leader: Rev. Dr. Davidson Chifungo
Worship Leader: Geff Philips
Ushers this morning: Dixie Fee and Audrey Williams
Today’s Service Elements Opening Praise: “Blessed Be Your Name”
“10,000 Reasons”
Video Veritas College
Offering: “God of Wonders”
Scripture Lesson: Philippians 2:1-11
Isaiah 6:8
Sermon: “United For A Purpose”
Closing Praise: “In Christ Alone”
*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 my father, Raymond Schmalzried, and of my grandparents, from Brenda Schmalzried.
Upper Room Music Director
We are looking for someone to coordinate and lead the worship music in our Upper Room worship service. This individual will be responsible for planning, rehearsing and performing the music for the weekly worship services in close cooperation with the presiding pastor and the Communication Administrator. The position will be 7 to 10 hours per week. For a position description, head to our website at: http://fpcp.net/ways-to-serve-at-fpcp
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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.
Family & Friends of Members Mark Orr, friend of Betty Detter
Wendy Distelrath, friend of the Sherwood Family
Nancy Hytinen
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.
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 Dave Richards
Lila & Doug Vincent
Members In Assisted Living
Our Sympathies 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 To the family of Bill Elliot, who passed away on July 16, 2018 To the family of Ruth Judd, who passed away on July 15, 2018 To the family of Jeff Stoner, whose sister, Carole Larson, passed away on July 10, 2018
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 12-year-old Hunter. Hunter is described as an outgoing, goofy, active,
dramatic and smart kid with a lot of simple pleasures. He likes participating in sports and his favorite
food is macaroni and cheese. Hunter hopes for a family who has a big yard and since he loves
animals, he wants one who has pets. More info on Hunter 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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Youth Ministry News & Announcements
Family Ministry News
SUNDAY SCHOOL - Fall program resumes on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Sunday School will be available during both the 9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary) and 11:00 a.m. (Upper Room) services.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE TO SERVICE TIMES. Nursery Care is available at both services. Contact Audrey Goodison at: audree922@yahoo with questions.
PreK - 5th grade will meet at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Contact Darlene Maginley with questions at: [email protected] or 734-453-6464 x110.
6th - 12th grade Sunday School will meet at 11:00 a.m. only. Contact Josh Imboden at: [email protected] with questions.
PreK - 5th Grade SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE August 5 - Sunday School @ 10:30 a.m. ONLY - Children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms
August 12 - Sunday School @ 10:30 a.m. ONLY - Children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms
August 19 - Sunday School @ 10:30 a.m. ONLY - Children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms
August 26 - Sunday School @ 10:30 a.m. ONLY - Children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms
Hey FPCP families! Here’s what we have going on this summer for your middle and high school students:
We meet every week in August, from 6:45-8:15 at Josh Imboden’s house:
32640 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia, MI 48150
Wednesday, August 8th - Mystery Night Wednesday, August 15th - Inflatable Bumper Soccer Tuesday, August 21st* - Zap Zone (6:30-8:30 meet at church; bring $16. Pizza is provided) Saturday, August 25th* - Mass Anthem (8pm tickets $5 fpcp.net/massanthem)
Parent meetings are scheduled for: August 7th at 7pm and August 12th after church
to discuss our plans for the school year.
Club 45 Pool Party 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.
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News & Announcements
August Events
8th: Evening Devotions with our Malawian Visitors (Wednesday) in the Sanctuary, 8 p.m.
9th: Brown Bag Lunch Bible Study, New Testament Sacred Places, Open group @ 12:00 pm, Hearth Room
10th: Dale Hicks Concert in Kellogg Park, Tailgate in FPCP Parking Lot from 5 - 7 p.m.
13th: Caregiver Support Group, 6:30 p.m, open group
25th: Mass Anthem Concert, Contact Josh Imboden @ [email protected]
26th: Mission Sunday - Barnabas Mission Trip Sunday, BOTH services held in the Sanctuary (9:00 a.m. & 10:35 a.m.)
27th: Threads to Heal the Heart, 7:00 p.m. - quilting, Contact Ginny Weaver
Summer Events
A note from Pastor Emeritus Jim Skimins... Later this month, Irene and I will be relocating to Williamsburg, VA. Our new address will be : 200 Nottinghamshire, Williamsburg VA, 23188. Our email will be [email protected] and my cell phone continues to be 734-754-3795 and Irene: 734-644-9058. As we prepare to relocate, our lovely home at 10527 Brookwood Dr has been listed this weekend, and you are invited to the open house between 12.00 pm and 2.00pm. Let your friends know! As we prepare to leave, we hope it will be more “Au Revoir” („til we meet again), than goodbye. In addition, we continue to pray for your search committee, the whole of the staff and our Church family in this time of transition. May God‟s blessing be with you all. Finally, Williamsburg is a great place to visit, so if you are there give us a call. We would love to visit with you. Jim and Irene Skimins
Join us for a ‘Summer Concert in the Park’ Tailgate on August 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
FPCP is one of the sponsors for the Dale Hicks Band concert, taking place on August 10th in Kellogg Park at 7:00 p.m. The Elders and Deacons are having a family tailgate before the concert in the church parking lot from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Deacons will provide dessert. You are responsible to bring your own dinner and non alcoholic drinks.
There’s no sign up sheet - no need to worry about where to park for the evening, just come and enjoy fellowship with your FPCP family and friends. This event will go on rain or shine - Fellowship Hall is our rain location if needed. Parking is available until the lot is full. Come early to get your spot!
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This summer, Local Missions will again be sponsoring a “Back to School Back Pack and School Supply Drive” for area children living in foster Care. The Drive will take place THROUGH AUGUST 12th. Please help us by watching for sales to take advantage of early bird specials, and when shopping, throw a few supplies into your cart to help us fill the backpacks. 150 children are expected, and we are well short of our goal. Every donation helps, no matter how big or small. Thank you!
Mission @FPCP
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
SAVE THE DATE - 2nd Annual Golf Scramble
September 30, 2018 is the 2nd Annual Golf Scramble to benefit the Second Mile Center of Detroit. This event will be held at the beautiful
Glen Oaks Golf Course in Farmington Hills, MI.
More details to come SOON!
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
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Mission @FPCP
Rev Dr. Davidson Chifungo, National Director, VERITAS College, Malawi Currently, Davidson is serving with VERITAS Bible College, Malawi as National Director. At VERITAS College, Davidson is involved in training for Biblical and holistic development for grassroots Church leaders and believers. Rev. Davidson Chifungo previously served as General Secretary of the CCAP Nkhoma Synod Church of Central African Presbyterian Church in central Malawi from 2007-2013. Rev. Chifungo grew up as a poor boy in a small village near Nkhoma. He was educated at the African Bible College in Lilongwe (a USA-based mission University), graduating in 1997. After graduating in 1997, God immediately called Davidson and Phoebe Chifungo to serve as
missionaries from Malawi into rural Mozambique. In 2000 he was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in Malawi, but continued to serve in rural and poor parts of Mozambique. In 2004, Davidson left Mozambique to be part of a Christian organization called VERITAS College. Davidson served as a program manager with VERITAS College, focusing on the training of lay leaders for Bible interpretation, application and communication, The vision is to develop transformed communities (communities which are able to apply God's word in all spheres of life). Today, Davidson is very passionate about facilitating and coordinating partnerships between churches, organizations and individuals from different nations working in Africa. Rev. Chifungo has received both his degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Practical Theology) and his Masters of Theology from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Davidson and Phoebe have three daughters: Thoko, age 18; Thandi, age 12 and Temwa, age 10.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF REV. VASCO KACHIPAPA I was born 44 years ago. I am married to Madalitso, who is a High School teacher, and together we have three children; Miriam (18 yrs), Esther (16 yrs) and Reuben (14 yrs). I hold a Masters Degree in Transformation Leadership – Professional Studies from Barclay College in Kansas. I was ordained in 2001 and served in three different congregations. I have also served as the Synod Youth Director for five years. Furthermore, I was elected to serve as the Synod Moderator for two consecutive terms (2 years each), and I am currently in my fifth year serving as Synod General Secretary.
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Presbyterian Women
PLASTIC Did you know that plastic straws add up to about 2,000 tons of the nearly 9 million tons of plastic waste that ends up in waters around the globe each year? (The De-
troit News, 07/10/18) What a sobering statistic! Every day mountains of used plastic consumer products and packaging head to landfills, wasting the materials and energy that created them. Many of us recycle our plastic containers curbside, and although this is important, an even better effort is to reduce the amount of plastics we buy and to reuse the items we do buy. Reducing and reusing can divert millions of tons of garbage from landfills and our waters every year. (http://ecologycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eliminate-plastic.pdf ) We offer the tips below to inspire you to reduce, reuse, and trim plastic from your life at home and at our church.
FPCP Partners in Earth Care Reduce and Eliminate Bring your own cup or thermos when purchasing/drinking beverages away from home. Avoid plastic by buying in glass or metal whenever possible. Look for items with little or no packaging. Avoid individually wrapped portions (cheese slices, juice boxes, etc.) Bring your own containers and bags to stores and refill or reuse them. Purchase items in containers that can be refilled. Eliminate packaging by buying in bulk and large containers. Take these next steps: Drink filtered tap water. Fill your own bottles with water, eliminate waste, and save money. Buy used items - electronics, furniture, clothing, bikes, household items. Use reusable tableware, plates, and cloth napkins when hosting a party. Refill toner cartridges, pens, and other office supplies. Avoid disposable products: bags, plastic utensils, razors, pens, lighters, batteries. Urge your grocery store to carry products in bulk, or those that have reduced or recycled packaging. Choose long-lasting metal or wood toys and products, rather than plastic. Rent items that will only be used a short time. See if your community has a tool lending library. Complete the loop by buying products made with recycled materials, such as recycled paper and glass. Contact the manufacturer of products whose packaging isn’t recyclable and ask them to choose better
packaging.
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This Week at Our Church
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Sunday, August 5 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO Sunday School at 9:00 am ONLY 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, PreK-12th Grade Sunday School 11:30 a.m. - MS/HS Parent Meeting, High School Room (basement) Monday, August 6 Tuesday, August 7 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, Hearth Room 6:30 p.m. - NIMC Dinner & Meeting, Off-Site (Campbell’s House) 7:00 p.m. - Stewardship Meeting, Library Wednesday, August 8 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 6:00 p.m. - New Elder & Deacon Training, Calvin Room 6:45 p.m. - MS/HS Youth Activity, Off-Site (Josh’s House) 8:00 p.m. - Evening Devotions with Malawian Guests, Sanctuary (note: special day & time) Thursday, August 9 12:00 p.m. - Brown Bag Lunch with God: Sacred Places Bible Study, Hearth Room
Friday, August 10 - Church offices close at 1:00 PM 5:30 p.m. - Pre Dale Hicks Concert Tailgate, Parking Lot (Fellowship Hall in case of rain) 7:00 p.m. - Dale Hicks Concert in Kellogg Park Saturday, August 11 Sunday, August 12 - 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO Sunday School, 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, PreK - 12th Grade Sunday School
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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
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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