Sunday, May 21, 2023

Sunday Worship Services

In-Person and Live-stream

Join us at 10:00 a.m.

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Scripture Readings: Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-14

(Please click the verses in blue to read the scripture passages.)

Sermon Title: “Succession Planning” by Rev. Al Bunis

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Click here to read the Insert to the Order of Worship

Saturday, May 20

Yoga in Faith

10:00 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.

Book Club

10:30 a.m., Plymouth Hall & Zoom

See below for details.

Walking with a Prayer will resume in the fall.

Sunday, May 21

Bible & Bagels with Pastor Al

8:30 a.m., Plymouth Hall & via (ZOOM Link) 

ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782

Sunday Worship Service

10:00 a.m., Sanctuary

In-person and Live-stream

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Nurturing Faith (Sunday School)

10:00 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.

Joyful Noise Choir

11:30 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.

Tuesday, May 23

Men’s Bible Study

8:00 a.m., Chug's Diner, 3444 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

BOOM meeting

6:00 p.m., Lower Plymouth Hall & Zoom

Board of Adult Christian Education meeting

7:00 p.m., Zoom

Thursday, May 25

Bible & Breakfast with Pastor Al

8:00 a.m., Berries in the Grove, 2884 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133

and via (ZOOM Link) 

ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782

Choir Rehearsal

7:30 p.m., Choir Room

Making Memories—Davis Hall

One of the Capital Campaign Projects is the renovation of Davis Hall. The building was finished, “Just in time for our January 1960 Annual Meeting,” according to Plymouth’s 1959 Annual Report. Shortly thereafter, the hall was renamed for Dr. David Davis, a longtime beloved pastor at Plymouth during the post war, baby boomer era.

The report went on to thank the general contractor for the “outstanding” job on the new fellowship hall, the sanctuary transept expansion and the Sunday school building, which today is part of our preschool. Today, we lovingly remember Bill Miller, the contractor responsible for this work. Bill and his wife Yolanda were long-time Plymouth members along with their three children, Bobby, Angie and Celeste.

Davis Hall’s architectural design is classic Mid-Century Modern, a style popular from 1945-1969. Her bones are sound, but after 64 years, Davis needs some upgrades.  Plans include installation of hurricane windows and doors, renovation to the restrooms and kitchen, and other interior upgrades.

Many of our long-time members fondly remember events in Davis: Christmas parties, father-daughter dances with swirls and curls, potluck dinners served by Jim and Mary Ellis and so much more. Newer members have other fond memories of Davis.  No matter how long you’ve been at Plymouth, we invite you to share your memories at [email protected]. We also invite you to share your ideas about what events you‘d like to see once Davis is renovated.

Along the way, we’ll share your responses as we continue to make memories together.

Are you looking to join a book group? Plymouth Church's book group meets in-person and over Zoom every third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

You can purchase books after the service at the book mobile in the Cloister Garden.

Our book selection for May is, "Lucy by the Sea," by Elizabeth Strout.

If you are interested in joining us, or you have any questions, please reach out to Wanda Bee at [email protected].

We prefer to meet in person, however, if you need to join via Zoom, join us with this information:

Click here to join the Zoom Meeting: Zoom link

Meeting ID is: 825 4720 8515

Or, Dial this phone number: 253-215-8782

                                           Upcoming Schedule:

June 17 - End of Drum Time by Hanna Pylväinen

July 15 - West with Giraffes by Lynda Ruteledge

August 19 - Mistress of the Vatican by Eleanor Herman

September 16 - Solito by Javier Zamara   

October 21 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

November 18 - Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr   

The Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry needs your support to continue feeding over 100 families a week.

Please drop off your non-perishable goods in Davis Hall after the service. To give through the Amazon wish list click on the link below.

This N’ That Thrift Shop will be collecting your gently used treasures at Pilgrim House after the service.

Please show up expecting a fun event as there will be participants at all skill levels. There’s no need to turn in a scorecard.

Whether you can volunteer one day or many days, you can make a difference in a child's life this summer!

We are seeking volunteers to read to elementary school children from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday for the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Summer Reading Program from June 20 to July 28. Volunteers are also needed to present arts and crafts or other fun activities from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. 



Last year, more than 20 people contributed! All are welcome. To choose your days, please scan the QR code to the right. If you have trouble signing up, email Amy Shipley for instructions at [email protected].

If you have any questions about our children’s activities mentioned below, please contact Andrea Burt, Director of Children’s Ministries, at [email protected].

Bringing Back our Acolyte Ministry

Calling all Youth, 7 years and older, to join our Acolyte Ministry. Sunday morning service will begin with our Acolytes walking down the aisle and bringing in the light of Christ represented by the lit flame on the candlelighter, and they will light the candles on the communion table. At the end of service, our Acolytes will extinguish the flame on the candles and walk down the aisle to the front door, representing taking the light of Christ now in our hearts and out into the world. If you would like your child to become a part of this Ministry Team, please contact Andrea Burt.

Childcare in McNaughton Hall this Sunday

Childcare is offered for infants up to age 3 during Worship.

Nurturing Faith: Our Children’s Ministry this Sunday

After the Children’s Moment, children ages 4-11 go to McNaughton Hall for meaningful and fun activities.

Joyful Noise Choir this Sunday

Young people ages 4 to 10 are invited to join the choir for rehearsals on Sunday mornings in McNaughton Hall, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with Marie Ferguson, Director of Joyful Noise Choir.

Plymouth has various opportunities to engage with the Word of God each week. Please email Pastor Al at [email protected] if you would like to be on the email list for these weekly groups:

Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Group at Chug's Diner in the Grove. Currently doing Book of Acts.

Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. Bible and Breakfast at Berries in the Grove (and Zoom).

We look at the weekly readings for the coming Sunday.

Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Bible and Bagels in Plymouth Hall (and Zoom). Currently doing Letters of Peter.

Would you like to receive confidential prayer anytime? Email your request to our Plymouth Prayer Partners Ministry at [email protected]. You can also reach out to our pastors. The members of this Ministry will pray for you. 

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings have been held at Plymouth continuously since 1965. There are in person meetings on campus Monday through Wednesday in the Choir Room, and Thursday in Davis Hall.

There are meetings 7 days a week at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. ID 402 544 037 password: plymouth (lowercase). 

There is an in person Al-Anon meeting on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Plymouth Congregational Church

3400 Devon Road

Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Church Office: 305-444-6521

Website: http://www.plymouthmiami.org

Editor: [email protected]