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Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday
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Joys and Concerns
No Joys & Concerns this Sunday. We will return next Sunday, April 12!
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Order of Worship
Prelude: “Prelude & Fugue in G” | J. S. Bach
Introit: “Christ Is Risen: Alleluia!” | Grosvenor
Call to Worship & Easter Acclamation
Processional Hymn No. 231 “Because You Live, O Christ” | VRUECHTEN
Welcome & Announcements
Invocation & Lord's Prayer (sins)
Passing of the Peace
Response Song: “Come to the Water”
Peace Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Again” | Michael Larkin
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20
Sermon: “The Living and the Dead”
Communion Hymn (insert) “Deeper Love” | O WALY WALY
Invitation to Communion
Communion
Hymn No. 249 “Peace I Leave with You, My Friends” | PEACE, MY FRIENDS
Benediction
Congregational Response: “Hallelujah Chorus” from MESSIAH by G. F. Handel
Postlude: “Toccata” from Symphony Nr. V | Charles-Marie Widor
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April 5
Cassidy Cwiertnia
April 6
John Gardner
Sally Gerard
April 7
Heather Brackeen
April 8
Jeffrey Cunningham
Jeff Markley
April 11
Deb Miller
Next Week's Birthdays
April 12
Janelle Couture
Keith Couture
April 13
Thomas Baker
April 14
Isaiah Atienzo-Fisher
Leslie Spitler
April 15
Scott Rigdon
April 16
Brian Fife
Jane Meredith
Monty Millage
Beth Price
Collin Ramsey
April 18
Debra Compagnone
John Donley
Karra McCormick
Audie Velagapudi
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Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday
7:30 am Easter Sunrise service
8:15 am Easter Breakfast & Fellowship
9:00 am Worship rehearsal
10:00 am Easter Celebration service
11:00 am No Youth Group-Easter Sunday
Tuesday, April 7
9:00 am Religion and Culture Class
6:00 pm Executive Council meeting
Wednesday, April 8
3:30 pm Study Connection
5:00 pm Wednesday Night Live
6:45 pm Dementia Support Group
Thursday, April 9
10:30 am Library Committee
12:00 pm Yoga Class
5:30 pm Safety Committee
Saturday, April 11
10:00 am Stan Holdeman Visitation
11:00 am Stan Holdeman Memorial Service
12:00 pm Stan Holdeman Memorial Reception
Sunday, April 12
8:30 am Fellowship
9:00 am Education hour
9:00 am Worship rehearsal
10:00 am Worship service
11:00 am Youth Group
11:00 am Calling Card Team meeting
11:15 am Anti-Racism Action Team meeting
1:00 pm Joys & Concerns
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There is no adult Chapel Class this Sunday, as we enjoy Easter Sunrise service, breakfast and fellowship, and prepare for Easter Celebration service at 10 am.
The Easter Sunday schedule is:
Sunday, April 5 at 7:30 am – Easter Sunrise service, followed by breakfast at 8:15 am. To join the Easter Sunrise service via Zoom, click the box below. The passcode to join is 503242.
Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 am – Easter Celebration service, in person and online.
| | | | Sunday, April 5 - No Children’s Fellowship Time | | |
There is no Children’s Fellowship Time for Easter Sunday. Children are encouraged to remain in the Sanctuary. The Nursery is available for any families who need it. Children’s Fellowship Time will resume next Sunday, April 12. | | | | Wednesday, April 8 - Wednesday Night Live | | |
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Wednesday Night Live programming returns this Wednesday. At 5:00 pm there will be adult choir rehearsal. At 5:15 pm there will be Bible Study with Rev. Timothy, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Handbells will meet at 6:30 pm. Dementia support group meets at 6:45 pm.
All activities are open to anyone in the church, regardless of membership status. Come for activities or just come for dinner and fellowship! The suggested cost for dinner is $10 per person, though no one will be turned away due to the inability to pay. If you plan to come for dinner, please sign up in the Folsom Room in advance so our caterer knows how much food to prepare. Hope to see you there!
The passcode to join Bible Study on Zoom is 773232.
| | | | Sunday, April 19 - Casa de Plymouth Youth Lunch and Anti-Racism Activity | | |
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Do you like food? Do you support anti-racism? Then guess what? We have the perfect event for you!
The Plymouth Youth Group will be preparing a fundraiser luncheon after worship on Sunday, April 19, in which they will serve spaghetti & meatballs, salad, and a cookie. The cost is $5. Following the lunch, the Anti-Racism Team will lead attendees through an interactive board game called “The Disparity Trap” to highlight how racism grants resources and power to some people and takes it away from others. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The luncheon and game with discussion will last no more than 90 minutes. There is a sign-up sheet in the Folsom Room. Please indicate if you will be staying for the lunch, activity, or both!
| | | | Sunday, April 26 - 'Songs of Immigration: A Journey Begins' - Plymouth Music Series concert with Dr. Jorge Sosa | | |
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This April, Heartland Sings and Plymouth Congregational Church welcome Mexican‑born composer Dr. Jorge Sosa for a special three‑day residency in Fort Wayne, April 24–26.
Across the weekend, Dr. Sosa will share his powerful immigration story, lead a practical music‑business workshop, and take part in "Songs of Immigration | A Journey Begins" — a recital of Dr. Sosa’s compositions celebrating immigrant voices and stories. The performance will feature Heartland Sings’ Alejandra Sandoval‑Montañez (Principal Artist, Mezzo‑Soprano) and Seth Allen (Principal Artist, Tenor), joined by Collaborative Pianist Robert Nance.
More information here.
| | | | Sunday, May 3 - New Member Welcoming Group | | |
| | Our next WELCOMING GROUP will meet Sunday, May 3, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. If you have been attending Plymouth for six months or longer, and your faith journey is leading you to explore becoming a member, this is a one-time required session. Whether you are confident, confused, or curious, our time together is focused on orientation, conversation, interpretation, and exploration. It is an opportunity for you to ask questions and to meet others who are considering affirming their formal relationship with Plymouth Church, UCC. A light lunch will be provided, and childcare is available upon request. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouthfw.org. | | | | Saturday, May 16 - Just Neighbors Benefit Golf Outing | | |
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On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Just Neighbors supporters are hosting a benefit golf outing at Colonial Oaks Golf Course to support the organization's mission.
It’s going to be a fantastic day of fellowship, fresh air, and fun — all for a great cause. We are aiming for a record turnout to support our neighbors in need, and we would love your help in spreading the word!
We are so grateful for our partners who find creative ways to give back. Thank you for helping us make this event a "hole-in-one" for our community!
With gratitude,
Jessica Bleill
Program Assistant - Just Neighbors
| | | | Wishlist for Louise Folsom Library | | |
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Help us expand our library! Plymouth now has a wish list on Amazon for books we would like to add to our church library. Click the link below to find out which books we are asking for and consider purchasing one to help us add to our collection. If you are so inclined, we encourage you to purchase the book from an independent book seller, then go back to the Amazon wish list to say that it was purchased elsewhere. This will help ensure multiple people don't buy the same book. Thanks for your help!
| | | | Adult Nursery Volunteers Needed | | |
Plymouth is looking for a few more adult volunteers to assist in the nursery on Sunday mornings, starting in the new year. Volunteers are scheduled to assist no more than once a month and are needed during the Sunday morning worship hour. If you would like to help out, please see Rev. Ofner-Seals or email her at smo@plymouthfw.org. | | | |
The Safety Committee is looking for a few good folks to serve as Safety attendants periodically during worship services. An attendant will greet late comers in the Narthex during worship, be responsible for communicating with the office in the event of a medical emergency or natural disaster, aid in fire and tornado drills, and more. If you would like to assist in this endeavor, please sign up at the following link. | | | | Open Prayer in the Sanctuary | | |
For a time of personal prayer, the sanctuary will be available Tuesday through Thursday during office hours. Please enter through the Berry Street office entrance and check in with our receptionist. Contact Jake Slone at (260) 423-9424 or jss@plymouthfw.org with any questions. | | | |
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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: By appointment only 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Questions? Contact the office at 260-423-9424 or office@plymouthfw.org
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