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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
Hymn (insert) “Gather Us In” | GATHER US IN
Invocation & Lord’s Prayer
Passing of the Peace
Response Song: “This Little Light of Mine”
Peace Prayer
Anthem: "Brother James’s Air” arr. Mack Wilberg
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture: John 15:9-12
Story: “What Was I Made For?”
Communion Hymn No. 540 “We Plant a Grain of Mustard Seed” | NEW BEGINNINGS
Invitation to Communion
Communion
Hymn No. 539 “Won’t You Let Me Be Your Servant?” | SERVANT SONG
Benediction
Postlude: Robert Nance, organ
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May 5
Daniel Boyko
Linda Kerr
May 6
Nada O'Neal
Laurie Eggers
May 7
Robin Grimm
May 8
Corrie Silcox
Gareth Hurni
May 9
Michael Mendenhall
Ean Degitz
May 10
Steve Hollingsworth
Next Week's Birthdays
May 13
Beth Balasia
May 15
Martha Dively
Mariah Grim
Rod Kuhn
May 17
Tod Ramsey
Mike Thomas
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Sunday, May 4
Graduate Sunday
8:30 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Education Hour
9:00 am Worship Rehearsal
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Youth Group
1:00 pm Joys & Concerns
Monday, May 5
Office Closed; Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, May 6
9:00 am Religion & Culture ICMEP
6:00 pm Executive Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 7
3:15 pm Study Connection
5:00 pm Wednesday Night Live
7:00 pm Introduction to Worship Signs
Thursday, May 8
10:30 am Library Committee
Sunday, May 11
8:30 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Education Hour
9:00 am Worship Rehearsal
10:00 am Worship Service
11:15 am Anti-Racism Action Team Meeting
1:00 pm Joys & Concerns
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This Sunday, May 4, we recognize and celebrate those who are graduating from high school and college. Congratulations to Spencer Jordan, Ethan Leal and Jerrica Steele on their high school graduation, and to Hannah Moore, who graduates this year from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! | | | | Sunday, May 4 - Chapel Class on the Book of Job | | |
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This Sunday, May 4, Rev. Brian Flory will present on the theological content of the book of Job.
Chapel class begins at 9:00 am every Sunday and is open to all adults in person or on Zoom. The password for Zoom access is 461025.
| | | | Wednesday, May 7 - Wednesday Night Live Continues | | |
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Wednesday Night Live programming continues on Wednesday, May 7. At 5:00 pm there will be adult choir rehearsal and children's choir rehearsal. Bible Study will begin at 5:15 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Handbells will meet at 6:30 pm. Cassidy Cwierthia will lead an introduction to worship sign language in the chapel at 7:00 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 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!
Click the button below to join Bible Study via Zoom. The passcode to join is 773232.
| | | | Wednesday, May 7 - Sign Language in Worship | | |
| | Are you curiously watching the American Sign Language interpretation during worship? Join Cassidy Cwierthia for this introduction to worship signs. Learn to recognize some common religious signs, and join along in signing the Lord’s Prayer and common songs at 7 pm on Wednesdays in the Chapel. All ages are welcome! | | | | Sunday, May 11 - Chapel Class on the Pacifist Origins of Mother's Day | | |
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On Sunday, May 11, Rev. Garrett Pogue will be leading a chapel class session on the pacifist origins of Mother's Day. The class will look at the original Mother's Day proclamation written by Julia Ward Howe in 1870.
Chapel class is open to all adults, at 9:00 am every Sunday, in person or on zoom.
| | | | Tuesday, May 13 - Canto de Corazón Concierto y Comida | | |
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Join us on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 pm for a night of beautiful music and delicious food at Plymouth Congregational Church. Immerse yourself in traditional hispanic/latino music and food all in an affirming and welcoming place. This event is your opportunity to relax and enjoy a sensory experience that will uplift your spirits. Don't miss out on this unique blend of music and culinary delights! The concert is free and open to the public...reservations required, and seating is limited...a freewill offering will be received.
For more information, or to reserve your spot, click here.
| | | | Friday, May 16 - May Bell Submissions | | |
The May '25 Bell newsletter is coming soon. If there is an article or information you'd like included, please send it to Zach Heimach (wzh@plymouthfw.org) by May 16. | | | | Saturday, May 17 - Church World Service Clean-Up Kits | | |
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In the aftermath of recent wildfires, the Southern California Nevada Conference of the UCC is in need of clean-up kits, and the Peace & Justice Committee is asking for your help with this project. Through a matching $250 grant from the UCC, and a grant from the Emma Feigly fund, all the supplies have been ordered, and we only need to assemble the kits.
Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm is the date set for this task, which will take place in the Folsom Room. Once assembled, these kits will be delivered to those who need them in California. So if you begin to see pallets in the Folsom Room, rest assured that they will not remain there long. Please join us if you can.
| | | | Sunday, May 18 - Annual Ice Cream Social | | |
Please join us after church on Sunday, May 18, for our annual ice cream social to mark the end of the program year and to celebrate the coming summer season. Cake and ice cream will be provided by the Congregational Life Board. All are welcome! | | | |
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For the month of April 2025, the Plymouth Church Solar Panels produced a total of 791.72 kWh of energy. For reference, the average US home uses ~30 kWh of energy per day.
To date, the solar panels have saved over 24 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere!
| | | | 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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