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Joys and Concerns
Sundays at 1:00 pm
Our weekly joys and concerns check-in will meet at 1:00 pm this Sunday. Please join this Zoom call for a time to name something we are grateful for, a concern we have, and to be in prayer together.
Those unable to join by video can call 1-253-215-8782, then enter the code 829-3823-4464#, then # when asked for the password.
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Order of Worship
Prelude: Robert Nance, organ
Welcome & Announcements
Centering Moment
Call to Worship: “Come, Let Us Walk the Road”
Hymn No. 101 “Comfort, Comfort O My People” | PSALM 42
Invocation & Lord's Prayer (sins)
Passing of the Peace
Christmas Pageant (Part 4) and Candle of Love
Response Song No. 121 “Toda la Tierra” (verse 4, Eng.)
Peace Prayer
Crossroad Mission Moment
Anthem: “The Colours of Christmas” | John Rutter
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon: “Where is the Love?”
Communion Hymn “What Feast of Love” (insert) | GREENSLEEVES
Invitation to Communion
Communion
Hymn “Love Has Come” (insert) | BRING A TORCH
Benediction
Postlude: Robert Nance, organ
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December 21
Terrence Bowen
Ahnee Conner
December 23
John Briscoe Escosa IV
December 24
Elena Dupen
December 25
Carol Tyndall
December 26
Betsy Hart
December 27
Joe Bir
Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals
Next Week's Birthdays
December 28
Kathy Hartsch
January 1
Tucker Miller
Terri Stumpf
January 2
Kathryn Diekhoff
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Sunday, December 21
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:30 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Carols and Cocoa
9:00 am Worship rehearsal
10:00 am Worship service
11:15 am Green Team meeting
1:00 pm Joys & Concerns
Monday, December 22
Office Closed
5:30 Centering Prayer
Wednesday, December 24
4:00 pm Carols and Communion Christmas Eve Service
10:00 pm Carols and Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day; office closed
Sunday, December 28
8:30 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Parish Nurses
9:00 am Worship rehearsal
10:00 am Worship service
1:00 pm Joys & Concerns
| | Sunday, December 21 - Carols and Cocoa | | |
| | There will be no education hour on Sunday, December 21. Instead, all are invited to the Folsom Room at 9:00 am for fellowship and refreshments as we sing Christmas carols and enjoy hot cocoa (or coffee). This is a chance to sing all your favorite carols that you might not get to sing in church on Christmas Eve. All are welcome! |
| | | Sunday, December 21 - Crossroad Christmas Offering | | |
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Warmest greetings to you and yours this Christmas Season! Plymouth Church will once again be supporting Crossroad Child and Family Services as the recipient of our Christmas special offering. Liz Bergren will be joining us in worship on December 21 to share a bit about Crossroad and how they serve our community. While the 21st is the official day for collecting this special offering, we will receive funds throughout the holiday season. You may contribute using the special offering envelopes found in the pew pockets or online using the donate button and the drop-down menu clicking on 'Crossroad Christmas Offering'. The Benevolence Committee thanks you for your consideration and support for this longstanding partner of Plymouth Church.
- Allen Haynes
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| | | Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve at Plymouth | | |
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Please note that we will have two services this coming Christmas Eve at Plymouth! The 4:00 pm service will be livestreamed if you are unable to be here in person.
4:00 pm Carols and Communion Christmas Eve Service
This service will be a family-friendly service featuring carols, communion, and a special message for children. Childcare will be available.
10:00 pm Carols and Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
This evening service will include the singing of carols and end with our tradition of singing “Silent Night” as we share the light of Christ with each other and the world as we depart. There is no childcare for this service. The building will be unlocked at 8:30 pm for early arrivals.
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| | | December 29, 30 - Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival | | |
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O Come, All Ye Faithful!
The 49th annual Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival is right around the corner! Please plan to join us for festival services on Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm each day.
As a church member you can get six tickets, and can still pick up your tickets on Sunday, December 21 before and after worship in the Folsom Room. Just see Roger Eversole or Kara Jaurigue to get your tickets! If you have any questions, you can call the Boar's Head hotline at 260-423-9424 ext. 325.
We hope to see you at the 49th annual Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival!
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| | | January 8 - Plymouth + Red Cross Blood Drive | | |
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"Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood."
- American Red Cross
We're hosting a a Blood Drive to help fill these critical needs, January 8, 2026, from 12-5 pm at Plymouth. Donors can also enter to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in California, courtesy of the Red Cross.
Sign up to donate here!
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| | | 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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The following links can be found on our Linktree:
- 2026 Stewardship Campaign
- Plymouth Directory Login
- Plymouth Staff Contacts
- Study Connection Volunteer Sign Up
- Chancel Flower Dedication Sign Up Form
- Donate
- Past Chapel Class Series
- Plymouth Google Calendar
- Plymouth's Social Media
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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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