Weekly Bulletin

Sunday, October 9, 2022

In Our Prayers 


New this Week: Cheryl Harkenrider


Charlie Belch, Donna Belch, Janis Bohnstedt, Clara Bowling, Matthew Carter, Michael Clifton, Teresa Clingaman, Kris Conner, Diana Cornwell, Janelle Couture, Brad Crowder, Bill Deans III, Lynda and Mike Eckard, Ann Filler, Ed Gomez, Joan Hartwig, Sarah Howard, Bob Huff, Nancy Jordan, Tony Kell, Ginny Laudadio, Brian Laurenz, Carol Lewark, Joan Lipscomb, Gerald Lockwood, Sandy Lockwood, Sheldon Lockwood, Skyler Lockwood, Connie Mabe, Kelly Massey, Bev McFadden, Jane Meredith, Jack Meredith, Peter Michels, E. Louise Misegades, Jim Nelson, Bonnie Pennock, Noel Resor, Claire Roney, Jacqueline Sanders, Max Schilb, Rick Schilb, Jim Schmidt, Barbara Senn, John Shannon, Erin Shaw, Maureen Shea, Travis Sheets, Shirley Slater, Johanna Smith, The Spitler Family, Terry Springer, Terri Stumpf, Marian Waltz, Dana Wichern Sandra Woodruff Cully, Stan Volz

Sunday Service
Join us for our weekly worship service at 10:00 am in-person, or through our livestream on our YouTube Channel.

If you miss out on our live broadcast, the worship service will be available on our YouTube Channel and listed by date on the Sermon Archive.
Join us for online worship!
Our in-person worship services are held on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We continue to record and livestream our services, with the recorded video available by Sunday evening. Masks are optional but strongly encouraged.

Compassion © Mary Southard, www.ministryofthearts.org. Used with permission.

"Repairers of the Breach" 

2023 Stewardship Campaign 

“You shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in” 

- Isaiah 58:12b

Joys and Concerns


Sundays at 1:00 pm


Our weekly joys and concerns check-in continues Sunday. Please join this Zoom call at 1:00 pm 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.

Click here to join Joys & Concerns 

Order of Worship


Prelude: “Beach Spring” by John Matheny


Welcome & Announcements


Centering Moment


Call to Worship: Adapted from Psalm 111


Hymn No. 84 “This Is the Day” | THIS IS THE DAY


Invocation & Lord's Prayer


Passing of the Peace


Response Song: "We Will Stand, alt."


Peace Prayer


Witnessing Steward: Dick Conklin


Pastoral Prayer


Anthem: “Sweet Hour of Prayer” arr. Schrader


Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12


Sermon: “Repairers of the Breach”


Hymn No. 565 “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” | AUSTRIAN HYMN


Benediction


Postlude

This Week

Birthdays

October 9

Marlene Crowder

Jill Leal 


October 10

Gayle Newton 

Jerrica Steele

Rick Stoerker


October 11

Larry Walker


October 12

Phil Darling

Randy Roberts


October 14

Bob Kabisch


October 15

Michael Diekhoff

Andrew Jaurigue

Zoe Moore

Lindsay Solon


Next Week's Birthdays


October 16

Misha Chemey


October 17

Abby Powers


October 19

Dorothy Graham

Becky Hollingsworth


October 20

Cher Jackson

Hannah Ramsey


October 22

Cora Bilinksi

Tamara Dyer

Calendar

Sunday, October 9

Stewardship Kickoff

8:30 am Fellowship Hour

9:00 am Education Hour

9:00 am Worship Rehearsal

10:00 am Worship Service

11:30 am OWL Class

1:00 pm Joys and Concerns (online)

2:30 pm Young Adult Film & Faith


Monday, October 10

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Office Closed


Tuesday, October 11

9:00 am Religion and Culture Class with Dr. Michael Spath

1:00 pm Staff Meeting

5:30 pm Benevolence Committee Meeting

5:30 pm Centering Prayer Group


Wednesday, October 12

2:45 pm Study Connection

5:15 pm Wednesday Night Live


Thursday, October 13

10:30 am Library Committee Meeting

1:00 pm Study Group (online)

6:00 pm ICMEP Jeff Halper


Sunday, October 16

8:30 am Fellowship Hour

9:00 am Education Hour

9:00 am Worship Rehearsal

10:00 am Worship Service

11:30 am OWL Class

1:00 pm Joys and Concerns (online)

2:00 pm NE Association Meeting

Sunday, October 9: Chapel Class Series

The series on progressive Christianity, led by Rev. Murphy and Rev. Ofner-Seals, continues this Sunday, October 9 at 9:00 am. The theme for this week is ecumenical and interfaith relationships. Whether you are a new Christian, new to Plymouth, or have been here a while but want to learn more, this series is for you! This Chapel Class series will have a Zoom option for those who want to learn but are unable to be there in person. Click the link below to join. When prompted, enter the password 063060.

Zoom Link

Sunday, October 9: Young Adult Film and Faith

Film and Faith is back and those between the ages of 24-39 are invited! Led by Rev. Murphy, this is an opportunity to enjoy a movie and discuss it with others. For our next film, we will be watching the 1998 film Dark City. We will gather at 2:30 pm on Sunday, October 9 and watch it in the choir room. Please let Rev. Murphy know (tcm@plymouthfw.org) if you plan to attend!

Wednesday, October 12: Wednesday Night Live Programming

Regular Wednesday Night Live Programming has resumed. At 5:15 pm there will be Bible Study, Children’s Choir and Adult Choir rehearsals. A catered dinner will be served at 6:00 pm, with Bell Choir and book discussion with Rev. Ofner-Seals at 6:45 pm. A sign-up sheet is in the Folsom Room for those who wish to attend dinner. Recommended donation is $8 but is pay as you are able. Wednesday Night Live is a great way to get more involved in the life of the church and get to know other church members. Join us for one or more of the scheduled programs, or just join us for dinner and fellowship! We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, October 12: Bible Study

Join Rev. Murphy and others in Plymouth’s weekly Bible study, which is offered during Wednesday Night Live from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm. We are now offering a hybrid model: in-person in the Chapel with an online Zoom option as well. For those who intend to join online, please click the link below and enter the following password when prompted: 805552.

Zoom Link

Thursday, October 13: "It's Time to Get Political: The One Democratic State Campaign" An ICMEP Event with Jeff Halper

Indiana Center for Middle East Peace welcomes Jeff Halper to Fort Wayne for “It’s Time to Get Political: The One Democratic State Campaign” on Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm, here at Plymouth Church. Free and open to the public. 


Jeff Halper is founder of the Israel Committee Against House Demolitions, and a co-founder of the Palestinian-led One Democratic State Campaign. He’s been arrested several times by Israeli military for protesting injustices and breaking the Gaza blockade. Jeff has also been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Jeff's insights and analysis are not to be missed!


Become a program partner: $100 (invitation to reception with Jeff, and program mention). Click the button below for more information. 


This event will also be live-streamed on the ICMEP Facebook group page at the button below. 

Become a Partner
Livestream Link
Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 18: Women's Book Study

The book for Plymouth's Women's Book Study this month is Freezing Order by Bill Browder. It's the author's true account of "money laundering, murder, and surviving Vladimir Putin's wrath." We are assured that it reads like a thriller while introducing us to the darker side of international finance. We will meet on Tuesday, October 18 from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm.


Anyone who self-identifies as a woman is welcome to drop in for one or more of our sessions if the book interests them. We meet on the third Tuesday of most months in the Amistad Room.

Saturday, October 22: Growing Hope Globally Fall Harvest Celebration

You are invited to a fun fall Harvest Celebration with one of our Growing Hope Globally partners, Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren, in Ashley, Indiana on Saturday, October 22. Come meet Ms. Etel Salas, a staff person at the Sembrandopaz program in Sincelejo, Colombia, and meet Carlos Malave, our regional director for Growing Hope.


Presentation starts at 11:00 am  with lunch at 12:00 pm. Plymouth people bring desserts. There will be plenty of yard games to play. Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren is located at 1993 County Road 8, Ashley, IN 46705.


Growing Hope Globally is an organization truly committed to ideals of working in communities and allowing them to lead, while reducing food insecurity. If you would like to donate to Growing Hope Globally, click the donate button below.

Donate

Sunday, October 23: Annual Election Meeting

Each year, we elect our slate of officers and board members who will serve for the upcoming year. We will have a congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, October 23. A link to the roster is here. All members are encouraged to be present and vote on these important decisions. A link to the roster can be found at the button below. 

Slate of Nominees

General Announcements

Final 2022 Bell Submission Deadline Reminder

The November Bell submission deadline is Wednesday, November 9, at 11:59 pm. This is the final Bell of 2022. All those who have articles they'd like to submit must submit them by the deadline or their appearance cannot be guaranteed in the Bell. 


If you have a passion project or idea you'd like to share in the Bell that aligns with Plymouth's covenants and mission, please submit your idea/article to our Communications Specialist Elizabeth Pruitt at edp@plymouthfw.org or call the office at (260) 423-9424. 

Holiday Outreach Opportunities

The E&M Board has several opportunities in the coming holiday season for Plymouth to express our love of neighbor. Mindful of rising costs, we have decided on some budget-friendly collection efforts. It is our hope that providing information on all of them at once will allow folks to make choices ahead of time and plan accordingly, without feeling overwhelmed or pressured as projects are promoted separately. Thank you in advance for being the church!


October 16 – November 6


For three weeks we will be collecting old shoes—all types in any condition—as well as old, usable, eyeglasses for donation to Lions Club and Changing Footprints.


Lions Club is well-known for their program that collects, cleans, and redistributes eyeglasses to people in need around the world. If you happen to have glasses with old prescriptions or with frames you don’t like anymore, bring them our way! Please include a glasses pouch/case if you have one, and use the box provided in the Folsom Room for collecting them.


Changing Footprints is an incredible program that collects used shoes of any variety and in any condition. Shoes that are still serviceable are distributed to families in need, shelters, and to disaster areas following hurricanes, floods, or fires. Shoes that are in bad condition and no longer wearable are sent to be recycled – ground up and remade into playground surfaces and running tracks. Earthwise high-five! Please put your shoes in the “Shoes” bin in the Folsom Room.


Finally, we also will be collecting intact/wearable used winter coats you no longer need, so we can donate them to the various organizations around town trying to keep people warm this winter. All sizes are welcome, and we promise to find good homes for them. Please put your coats in the “Coats” bin in the Folsom Room.


November 8 – December 4


During this three-week period, we will be collecting unopened canned/boxed food items. From what is collected, we will work to help keep the community pantry in the parking lot stocked during the winter. Please ensure cans have “pop tops” so they can be opened without a can opener if necessary. Canned meats and beans, hearty soups and pastas, and potatoes are treasures! Peanut butter, shelf-stable microwave meals, and instant oatmeal are easy for kids to prepare! Canned fruit, canned veggies, and condiments really complete a meal! Shelf-stable milk is a miracle!


December – specific dates unknown


We know that plenty of Plymouth folks already participate in FW Pride’s Christmas for families in need, and we had fun ourselves playing Santa with FW Pride last year. We also know that sponsoring a family – or even one kid – by yourself can be a real expense. So, if you’d like to participate in FW Pride’s Christmas this year, but aren’t sure about sponsoring a family solo, E&M is organizing an “Angel Tree” for a larger family. You can choose one gift item to purchase (usually $25-$30), and help a family have a happy Christmas.


Be on the lookout for dates, including the wrapping party!

Plymouth Looking for Bulk Mail Volunteers

The office is looking for three volunteers to help with the second stewardship campaign mailing on Tuesday, October 18 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Folsom Room. If anyone would like to volunteer, please see Jake in the office or e-mail him at jss@plymouthfw.org.

COVID-19 Protocols: Masking Strongly Encouraged

While masks remain optional in worship, we strongly encourage wearing them whenever possible. 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 if you find yourself at risk of being around groups or otherwise unable to attend services in person.

Desk Coverage Volunteers Needed

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.
Sign Up Form

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.

Plymouth Church Linktree

The following links can be found on our Linktree:


  • Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Sign Up
  • Chancel Flower Dedication Sign Up Form
  • Study Connection Volunteer Sign Up
  • Plymouth Google Calendar
  • Plymouth's Social Medias
Linktree

Plymouth Office Hours

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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