Weekly Bulletin

Sunday, June 2, 2024

In Our Prayers 


New this week: Beth Lauer, Ricky Talarico


Michelle Balasia, Donna Belch, Mary Bir, Linda Bixler, Clara Bowling, David Carter, Matthew Carter, Teresa Clingaman, John Cocciolone, Deb Conklin, Kris Conner, Ann Corral, David Cornwell, Brad Crowder, Michele Dollarhite, Lynda and Mike Eckard, Wayne Gerard, Ed Gomez, Susan Green, Dan Hannie, Cheryl Harkenrider, Joseph Harkenrider, Charlene Holly, Sarah Howard, Bob Huff, Kyle Huff, Nancy Jordan, Alli Keith, Tony Kell, Brian Laurenz, Joan Lipscomb, Sandy Lockwood, Skyler Lockwood, Marc and Rachel Lovelace, Connie Mabe, Kelly Massey, Bev McFadden, Jane Meredith, Jim Michels, Lori Michels, Peter Michels, Pete Morris, Jim Nelson, Sally Packard, Ethan Palmer, Carol Patterson, Bonnie Pennock, Rainee Purdue, Anne Rowland, Jacqueline Sanders, Calvin Scantlin, Max Schilb, Barbara Senn, John Shannon, Maureen Shea, Travis Sheets, Claire Sims, Shirley Slater, Johanna Smith, The Spitler Family, Terry Springer, Penny Trzynka, Donald Tulley, Mike Tulley, Carol Tyndall, Nate Vanover, Stan Volz, Marian Waltz, Dana Wichern, Maryanne Williams, Sandra Woodruff Cully

Sympathy


Sympathy is extended to Kris Conner on the death of her sister, Natalie Skow Hartigan, on Thursday, May 23, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. 

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.

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

Click here to join Joys and Concerns

Order of Worship


Prelude


Welcome & Announcements


Centering Moment


Call to Worship


Hymn No. 512 “Sovereign and Transforming Grace” | MANTON


Invocation & Lord’s Prayer


Passing of the Peace


Response Song: "There's a Spirit of Love in This Place"


Peace Prayer


Pastoral Prayer


Anthem


Scripture: Mark 2:23-3:6


Sermon: "Sabbath Rebels"


Communion Hymn (insert) “For Everyone Born” (v. 1-3, 5)


Invitation to Communion

Communion


Hymn (insert) “Jesus Christ Is Waiting” | NOËL NOUVELET


Benediction


Postlude

This Week

Birthdays

June 2

Cole Van Amerongen


June 3

Amanda Minchski


June 4

Sally Felger

Susan Jarvis

Roger Meneely

Curt Smith


June 5

Cassidy Bradley

Bryce Western


June 6

Caleb Hollingsworth


June 7

Julie Davidson

Trevor Harkenrider


June 8

Jonah Silcox


Next Week's Birthdays


June 9

Tim Chronister


June 10

Marty Kabisch

Dick Stumpf


June 11

Kris Conner

Lois Teders-Horn


June 12

Dwight James

David Meriwether


June 13

Mariellen Beitman


June 14

Spencer Jordan

Evan Miller


June 15

Laura Filler

Karen Holdeman

Melody Sutter

Calendar

Sunday, June 2

8:30 am Fellowship Hour

9:00 am Worship Rehearsal

10:00 am Worship Service

1:00 pm Joys and Concerns (online)


Monday, June 3

Office Closed



Tuesday, June 4

1:00 pm Plymouth Staff Meeting

6:00 pm Executive Council Meeting


Thursday, June 6

1:00 pm Study Group (online)


Saturday, June 8

9:30 am All Who Are Weary Retreat


Sunday, June 9

Father's Day

8:30 am Fellowship Hour

9:00 am Worship Rehearsal

10:00 am Worship Service

11:15 am Green Team Meeting

1:00 pm Joys and Concerns (online)

Saturday, June 8: All Who Are Weary Congregational Retreat

Join Rev. Sara and Rev. January on Saturday, June 8 for a retreat aimed at providing rest and renewal for all who are weary. The retreat will be at Plymouth from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, with breakfast and lunch provided. There will be restorative activities for mind, body and heart-- including guided meditation, walking the labyrinth, and healing, gentle yoga. This retreat is free to members and non-members-- all are welcome. Please sign up in the Folsom Room.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 18: Women's Book Study

Inner city dilemmas challenge Plymouth's next Women's Book Study meeting as they consider The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas. The young protagonist has to decide what to say to whom following the police shooting of her childhood friend. Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome to join the group's conversation in the Amistad Room on Tuesday, June 18 at 12:00 pm.


The books chosen for following months are Horse by Geraldine Brooks and Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov. Happy reading!

General Announcements

Refugee Financial Assistance Account

An account has been set up through Plymouth Church to take donations for the Afghan Refugee Task Force, who assist many Afghan refugee families who settle in Fort Wayne. Anyone who would like to donate to the efforts of the Afghan Refugee Task Force may now do so via Plymouth’s online giving site. Simply select “Refugee Support” from the dropdown menu when making your donation. The Afghan Refugee Family Task Force, which meets regularly, will manage the use of the monies donated to this specific account.


In this horribly turbulent world we live in, it seems there will always be refugee families we need to support. If this is where you would like to donate some of any additional gifts you make throughout a year, we are grateful and thank you. Click the button below or visit plymouthfw.org/donate to make your donation. 

Donate

Rev. Murphy Sabbatical: April 1 to June 30

Rev. Murphy’s sabbatical runs from April 1 through June 30. During this time of rest and rejuvenation, Rev. Ofner-Seals is serving as the acting Senior Pastor. Rev. Murphy looks forward to communicating with and seeing Plymouth members and friends upon his return!

UCC People's Prayers for Peace

This Easter and beyond, United Church of Christ General Minister and President the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson is inviting the wider church to participate in an interactive season of prayer. The People’s Prayers for Peace initiative is an open invitation to read — and write — prayers, which will be posted daily on the UCC website. “As people of faith, I believe prayers are an important part of our discipleship and spiritual practice,” said Thompson. “The People’s Prayers for Peace is a call to the church to be intentional in praying together for the many places where we seek justice and change in our world. Our actions and advocacy follow on our commitment to pray — time set aside to be in conversation with God and to be present in the world with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.” The call for prayers comes amid ongoing war and violence globally as well as continued social issues and injustice in the United States. Click the button below to learn more.

Learn More

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.

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:


  • 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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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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