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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 Sunday Worship Times: Sanctuary - 9:00 and 10:30AM Upper Room - 10:35 AM

Rev. Emily Riley CampbellRev. Emily Riley Campbell

Associate Minister Associate Minister

Rev. Anne Schaefer Rev. Anne Schaefer

Interim Senior MinisterInterim Senior Minister

A Family of Faith

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 anoth-

er 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)

December 24, 2016December 24, 2016 Christmas EveChristmas Eve

11:00 Candlelight Service11:00 Candlelight Service

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The Lord’s day in Worship

at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI

December 24, 2016 ~ 11:00 PM Candlelight Service

ORGAN PRELUDE Carol Medley

*CALL TO WORSHIP

*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 182 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

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LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE The Johnson Family: Timothy, Susan, Evan & Alexander CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Glory to God in the highest! Alleluia! Amen!

FIRST READING Luke 2: 1-7 Dr. Jerry Smith

*CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS NO. 183 “Once in Royal David’s City” (v. 1,2)

NO.222 “On Christmas Night All Christians Sing” (v. 1 & 3)

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SECOND READING Luke 2: 8-15 Rev. Emily Campbell

CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS NO 191 “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (v. 1,2)

NO. 221 “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”

NO. 188 “Angels We Have Heard on High” (v. 1,3)

THIRD READING Luke 2: 16-20 Victoria Barkoff

CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS NO 180 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (v. 1 & 3)

NO. 210 “Love Came Down at Christmas”

OFFERTORY “Mary Did You Know?” Mark Lowry

Carole Moon, Soloist

MEDITATION “Behold God’s Glory” Rev. Anne Schaefer

FOURTH READING: John 1: 1-14 Josh Imboden

CEREMONY OF LIGHTING CANDLES

CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO.186 “Silent Night! Holy Night!”

PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS

*CONGREGTIONAL CAROL NO.179 “Joy to the World!”

*THE CHARGE AND CHRISTMAS BLESSING

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Christmas Cheer” M. Shea

*All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated **Some Bibles differ on page numbering

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Poinsettia Donations

Our Deacons this evening are: Jessie Hollingsworth & Kathleen Meldrum

Our Ushers this evening are: Steve & Sandy Marulis and Tim & Susan Johnson

Poinsettia Donations

In Memory of: Our parents and other loved ones by Robert and Nancy White Our parents, Gordon & Ruth McLaren and Harry & Mabel Hunter by Gary & Elaine McLaren Ron & Ethel Putt, Joe & Christena Mathews, and Sandra Gosse by Dwight & Carole Mathews Joan Kindree by Jack Kindree Russell Luke from Linda, Brian, Tim, Kim, Alyssa & Hailey Luke Earl Kersten and William & Elizabeth Bunnell by Mike & Barb Bunnell Our parents Arlen & Helen Meldrum and James & Margaret Bell and our Brother Bruce Bell by Jon & Kathleen Meldrum My mom and dad, Margaret & Paul Smith, and my brothers Jimmie, Butch and Rich Smith by Barbara Burleson Linda M. Roose by John H. Roose Janet M. Burt, Jack Klein, Matt DeBono, Larry & Jennie Casai by Warren Burt Dr. Robert Evans, Sara Evans and Megan Danish, Mr. & Mrs. Belton S. Evans, Mr. Louis Truesdell & Clara Truesdell Bryn, Mrs. Mary Alice Bushong and Mrs. Ellen Truesdell by Sally and Sue Evans Loved ones by Bev & Mark Girard Raymond Schmalzried by Georgia Schmalzried and family Edmond and son Curtis Judd, by Ruth Judd Robert and Bruce Gilmore, by Ruth Judd Longtime friends, Edmond and Curtis Judd by Marion Gilmore Her husband Robert Gilmore and their son, Bruce, a 1971 Plymouth High graduate by Marion Gilmore Our loved ones by Bev MacGaw Ken, Julie and our parents by Kris Black My parents Wilfred & Gloria Garripel and my son Billy by Orlean Heidel Don, Bruce, Erna and Alvin Soderholm by Nancy Soderholm and family Robert & Helen Koburt and Robert & Dawn Hunsaker by Barbara Hunsaker Alice & Charles Bode and Richard Kaminski by Michael & Rhonda Bode Our parents by Tom and Nancy Brady Don and Nan Hagen by Michael and Susan Hagen Joyce and Richard Pierce, Greg Pierce and Laura & Jack Cumming by Dianne and John Cumming Christine & Christifor Leader by family Our parents, Jim & Mary Hayes by John and Sharon Heslip

In Honor of: To the Glory of God by Steve and Sandy Marulis Our family by Robert & Nancy White Our Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and their spouses by Geraldine & Lester Kitchen Janet & our parents by Warren Burt Mr. & Mrs. Louis Truesdell, my children & their families, John & Rita Danish, my grandchildren and great granddaughters by Sally Evans Family & Friends by Bev & Mark Girard Mary Kaminski by Michael & Rhonda Bode Our Family by John and Valerie McKinley

Many, many thanks to the following people who shared their Christmas Cards and donated to the Deacon Fund:

George & Heidi Herr Klo Phillippi Walter & VeraLou Scott David & Milanne Richards

Bob & Pat Temple Jack & Kiki Farrow Sharon Holcomb Jim & Jan Sockolosky

Carl & Jennifer Ray Mike & Pam Mincher Stephen & Sandra Marulis Carol & Otto Dobos

Stu & Sandy Dodge Betty Hees Catherine Tartaglia James & Connie Adams John & Valerie McKinley

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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 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) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step

Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage 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 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 govern-ing bodies: Detroit Presbytery Synod of the Covenant General Assembly Causes Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

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

If you are interested in helping in any of these areas, please contact Rev. Emily Campbell at 734-453-6464, ext. 113

First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net

Anne Schaefer - Interim Senior Minister

anneschaefer@fpcp.net; ext. 112

Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. emilycampbell@fpcp.net; ext.113

Linda Cochran - Asst. Min. for Family Development

Beginning in mid-January 2017

Victoria Barkoff - Dir. Of Children’s Min.

victoriabarkoff@fpcp.net; ext. 110

Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Min. joshimboden@fpcp.net; ext. 120

Stewart Dodge Church/Financial Administrator

studodge@fpcp.net; ext. 116

Susan Underhill Communication Administrator

susanunderhill@fpcp.net; ext. 111

Julie Thompson Information Administrator

juliethompson@fpcp.net; ext. 115

Audrey Goodison Childcare Coordinator

audreygoodison@fpcp.net

Jerry Smith Director of Music

jerrysmith@fpcp.net; ext.119

Bekah Greenman, Upper Room & Youth Music Director

bekahgreenman@fpcp.net

Susan C. Scott Organist

Sharon K. Smith

Accompanist

OUR STAFF

Ministry Administrative Music

We are glad you are here to worship with us! Please join us again: Sunday December 25, 2016 - one informal worship service at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary

Sunday January 1, 2017 - one informal worship service at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary We resume our regular worship schedule on Sunday January 8, 2017

Please check our website for our family ministry offerings: www.fpcp.net/grow

And for our many Bible Studies: www.fpcp.net/grow/adults