Sunday, March 3, 2024
Third Sunday of Lent
"Temptation and Resistance"
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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
Welcome & Announcements
Centering Moment
Call to Worship: Psalm 19:7-14 (adapted)
Hymn No. 25 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” | ST. ANNE
Invocation & Lord’s Prayer
Passing of the Peace
Response Song: “We Shall Not Be Moved”
Peace Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17
Sermon: “Turning Commandments into Idols”
Communion Hymn (insert) “Deeper Love” | O WALY WALY
Invitation to Communion
Communion
Hymn No. 501 “We Are Dancing Sarah’s Circle” | JACOB’S LADDER
Benediction
Postlude
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March 3
Maia Maddela
Beth Paschal
March 4
Terry Dougherty
Lucy Hess
Evelyn McCormick
March 5
Diane Campion
Jeffrey Dellinger
Bob Pugh
March 6
Stewart Ayers
Barb Duch
March 8
Ethan Leal
Caspian Throop-Voors
March 9
Beth Walker
Next Week's Birthdays
March 10
Brandi Wallace
March 14
Karen Fraser
March 16
Kay Porter
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Sunday, March 3
Third Sunday of Lent
8:30 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Education Hour
9:00 am Worship Rehearsal
10:00 am Worship Service
1:00 pm Joys and Concerns (online)
Monday, March 4
Office Closed
Tuesday, March 5
9:00 am Religion and Culture with Michael Spath
1:00 pm Plymouth Staff Meeting
5:00 pm Lisa's Legacy Meeting
6:00 pm Executive Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 6
1:00 pm ICMEP Peace Quilts
3:30 pm Study Connection
5:15 pm Wednesday Night Live
7:00 pm Covenant Class
Thursday, March 7
1:00 pm Study Group (online)
1:30 pm Memorial Gifts Meeting (online)
Sunday, March 10
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Daylight Savings Time Starts
8:30 am Fellowship Hour
9:00 am Education Hour
9:00 am Worship Rehearsal
10:00 am Worship Service
1:00 pm Joys and Concerns (online)\
4:00 pm Plymouth Music Series Concert - A Keyboard Concert
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Chapel Class Schedule through Easter | | |
Please see below for the full schedule of adult chapel class sessions from now until Easter. Chapel class begins at 9:00 am every Sunday, in person and via Zoom, and is open to all adults. The Zoom passcode is 063060. Click the link below to join on Sunday morning.
Sunday, March 3-24 – Celtic Christianity – Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals
Back by popular demand, Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals will continue her series on Celtic Christianity during the season of Lent.
Easter Sunday, March 31 – No Chapel Class
As always, we know that Plymouth is full of many talented and knowledgeable folks. If you have a topic you would like to teach in chapel class, please contact Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals, or a member of the Christian Education board.
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Monday, March 4: No Centering Prayer | | |
Please note there will be no Centering Prayer this coming Monday, March 4. We will resume meeting on Monday, March 11. | | | |
Wednesday, March 6: Wednesday Night Live Programming | | |
Wednesday Night Live programming continues Wednesday, March 6. At 5:15 pm there will be adult choir rehearsal, children’s choir rehearsal, and Lenten Book Study with Rev. Timothy, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. The Lenten Book Study with Rev. Timothy can be attended in person or via Zoom using the link below. The passcode to join via Zoom is 648589. 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 is ever 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! | | | |
Wednesday, March 6: Lenten Book Study | | |
Our Lenten Book Study will meet Wednesday, March 6 at 5:15 pm. We are studying Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan’s 2007 book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days in Jerusalem. Borg and Crossan are major popular progressive Christian scholars and should have much to offer for reflection and discussion. This study replaces Rev. Timothy’s weekly Bible study for its duration, which will last through the end of March. The passcode to join via Zoom is 648589. | | | |
Saturday, March 23: Abortion Care Package Assembly Open House | | |
The Reproductive Rights Action team invites all to participate in an event to create care packages for people traveling to Ohio clinics for abortion care. All are invited to gather in the Folsom room on Saturday, March 23 to assemble the care packages. Drop in anytime between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm and stay and help for as long as you like. If you can’t make it that Saturday but would like to contribute to the cost of the materials, just head over to the Plymouth website, click the ‘donate’ button, and select ‘Peace and Justice’ from the donation drop-down menu. Our goal is to be able to assemble 500 care packages, which will then be delivered to Faith Choice Ohio for distribution to Ohio clinics. All are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend – hope to see you there! | | | |
Plymouth Pride Fest Task Force Volunteers Needed! | | |
Plymouth Pride Fest is coming soon! The Evangelism and Marketing Board is forming a task force to help plan and organize this special event. The group will meet several times over the next few months and share responsibilities with E&M members for the festival. You do not need to be a member of Plymouth to serve on a task force.
If you are interested or would like more information please reach out to Vicky Pogue, Trevor Harkenrider, or any other member of E&M!
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Reminder for Academic Scholarships and Grants | | |
Completed applications for the Richard C. Hess Peace Studies Scholarship are due in the church office by April 15:
- The Richard C. Hess Peace Studies Scholarship provides a $1,000 tuition and fees scholarship for a college student majoring in peace studies or a related program.
Contact Linda Balthaser at linda4.sb@frontier.com with your name, email address,
and the name of the college/university in which will be enrolled in the 2024 fall semester.
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COVID-19 Protocols: Masking Optional | | |
Masks are optional in worship and church programming. If you are feeling under the weather or prefer to wear a mask around others, it is an ongoing option. A high-quality mask provides good protection against infection even if others around you are not wearing one. We will continue to offer livestreamed and recorded worship services for anyone unable to attend services in person. | | | |
Desk Coverage Volunteers Needed During Staff Meetings | | |
Plymouth Church is looking for volunteers to cover the 1:00 pm Staff Meetings on Tuesdays. If you would like to assist, please sign up with Jake in the office or sign up by clicking the button below. | | | |
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. | | | |
The following links can be found on our Linktree:
- 2024 Stewardship Campaign Website
- Study Connection Volunteer Sign Up
- Plymouth Directory Login
- Chancel Flower Dedication Sign Up Form
- Donate
- Past Chapel Class Series
- Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Sign Up
- 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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