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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: Thee Combo
Introit: “Come As You Are” by The Many
Welcome & Announcements
Centering Moment
Call to Worship
Hymn No. 177 “God of Change and Glory” | KATHERINE
Invocation & Lord’s Prayer
Passing of the Peace
Response Song: “There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place”
Peace Prayer
Welcoming of New Members
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem: “Down to the River to Pray” arr. Mary McDonald
Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29
Open and Affirming Testimonies
Homily: “Yes to Identities, No to Hierarchies”
Hymn No. 575 “O for a World” | AZMON
Prayers for Healing
Hymn No. 402 (all verses) “De colores” | DE COLORES
Benediction
Postlude: Thee Combo
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June 30
Jon Allmandinger
James Arata
Joann McDonald
July 3
Rob Getrost
July 4
Diana Swayze
Norma Eitsert
Keith Brockway
July 5
Carole Green
Next Week's Birthdays
July 6
Rebecca Talarico
July 7
Joyce Augspurger
Joshua Hileman
Dan Van Amerongen
July 8
John Musgrave
July 9
Laurice Harris
July 10
Carl Hasty
Matthew Peterson Stephan
July 11
Jim Lasley
Dave McKinnon
July 12
Cheryl Milligan
Nelda Sonday
Mary McCoy
Timothy Murphy
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Sunday, June 29
Open & Affirming Sunday
9:00 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Worship Rehearsal
9:00 am Parish Nurses
10:00 am Worship Service
1:00 pm Joys & Concerns
2:00 pm Plymouth Music Series: New Orleans Jazz & Ice Cream Social
Monday, June 30
Office Closed
5:30 pm Centering Prayer
7:00 pm Tapping into Faith
Tuesday, July 1
6:00 pm Executive Council
Friday, July 4
Independence Day, Office Closed
Sunday, July 6
9:00 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Worship Rehearsal
10:00 am Worship Service
1:00 pm Joys & Concerns
| | Sunday, June 29 - Plymouth Music Series: New Orleans Jazz | | |
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The Plymouth Music Series is here for the summer! Our first concert will be this Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 pm with New Orleans Jazz.
All Music Series programs are free and open to the public. An ice cream social follows every Sunday performance. You can see information about all of our summer concerts here!
| | | | Hunger Fast/Strike for Gaza Advocacy | | |
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As Rev. Ofner-Seals continues into day 39 of her hunger fast (Rev. Timothy concluded his fast on June 12, though not his advocacy!), time is of the essence to ensure food and humanitarian aid is fully able to reenter Gaza. People are encouraged to contact the White House and the President and urge him to pressure the Israeli government to allow the resumption of aid immediately into Gaza. The best way to do so is through their website, www.whitehouse.gov/contact.
Likewise, people are encouraged to contact their US Senators and urge them to push for the return of aid through such groups like the United Nations or the World Food Program. The office of any Congressmember can be reached by calling (202) 224-3121 and stating their name. You will then be transferred to their office.
| | | | June 21 - June 29 - Vote Plymouth Best Place of Worship | | |
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Plymouth Congregational Church has been nominated in this summer's Readers' Choice Contest at Fort Wayne Newspapers, for 'Best Place of Worship'.
To vote for Plymouth, click here! Voting Round 1 ends June 29 at 11:59pm, narrowing the nominees down to the Top Five Contenders.
You can vote every day and from any email address you use. This is a great way to boost public recognition for how great it is to worship at Plymouth.
| | | | New Plymouth T-Shirts Available to Order | | |
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We have new Plymouth t-shirts! There is a sign-up sheet in the Folsom room for anyone who would like to purchase a shirt. They are $13 each for S-XL, and $15 each for sizes 2XL and up. The deadline to order is July 15. Be sure to get your Plymouth swag!
| | | | Sunday, July 6 - Saturday, July 12 - Plymouth Week at Just Neighbors | | |
Our next week to serve dinner at Just Neighbors shelter is coming up starting on Sunday, July 6. Plymouth folks are encouraged to sign up to bring either a main course, side dish, salad or desert on any night that week. If you would like to help, you can sign up online at the link below. Thanks in advance for your help in this important ministry! | | | | Save the Date - Wednesday, July 16 - Fort Wayne Pride Blood Drive | | |
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Our friends at Fort Wayne Pride have decided to organize a blood drive for the first time in conjunction with the American Red Cross. They reached out to Plymouth and asked if we would like to host the event, and we agreed!
This event will take place in the Folsom Room on Wednesday, July 16 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Registrations are required, and you can register at the link below. Donors will receive an admission ticket to the Fort Wayne Pride Festival, a Red Cross t-shirt, and a FREE movie ticket via Fandango.com. If you haven’t given blood in a long time, ever, or are a regular, consider doing so!
| | | | Saturday, July 26 - Fort Wayne Pride Fest - Volunteers Needed | | |
Plymouth will once again be hosting a booth at the Fort Wayne Pride Fest on Saturday, July 26, and we need friendly folks to run it! No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a smile. Sign up at the link below! | | | | Plymouth Raised Bed Garden Spaces | | |
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Thanks to everyone who helped build the new raised bed garden behind the church. And thanks also to the folks who added plants and seeds to fill all three beds. Now we’re entering the maintaining and nurturing phase. (I have someone to help water and someone to pull weeds, but we could use back-up volunteers as well.)
A few plants (lettuce and herbs) are ready to pick! So stop by and check out the garden beds, carefully pinch or cut off what you can use, and pull a few weeds if you have time.
This garden is intended to help feed our downtown neighbors, as well as Plymouth people - members, visitors and staff. If you have any questions or want a mini-tour, let me know.
- Jan Gibson, jsgibson443@gmail.com
| | | | Small Group Sign-Up Available | | |
For those interested in participating in a small group, there is now a sign-up sheet available in the Folsom room. We are currently offering five groups: Devotions, Movie and Discussion, Exploring Faith Journeys, Nature and Spirituality, and Simple Living. Space is limited, so please only sign up for the group you are most interested in. | | | |
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. | | | | Office Volunteers Needed for Weekly Staff Meetings | | |
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Do you have some time available on Tuesdays and are looking for something to do? Would you like to aid your favorite Plymouth Receptionist in making sure that everyone is greeted with a kind and smiling face? Do we have the opportunity for you! Plymouth staff are looking for volunteers to cover for the receptionist during the staff meetings every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. It’s a quiet time for the church, the most you may have to do is answer a phone call or two, maybe complete a small project.
To sign up as a volunteer, speak with Jake in the office or click the button below.
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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:
- Plymouth Directory Login
- 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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