Weekly Bulletin

Sunday, September 15, 2024

In Our Prayers 


New this week: Maureen Shea


Erin Archer, Donna Belch, Mary Bir, Linda Bixler, Clara Bowling, Ruth Bracht, Isaac Calkins, David Carter, Matthew Carter, Cathy Clifford-Nicholson, Teresa Clingaman, John Cocciolone, Deb Conklin, Kris Conner, Ann Corral, David Cornwell, Brad Crowder, Michele Dollarhite, Lynda and Mike Eckard, Ed Gomez, Susan Green, Dan Hannie, Cheryl Harkenrider, Joseph Harkenrider, Charlene Holly, Bob Huff, Kyle Huff, Dwight James, Tony Kell, Sarah LaRoque, Brian Laurenz, Joan Lipscomb, Sandy Lockwood, Skyler Lockwood, Marc and Rachel Lovelace, Kelly Massey, Jane Meredith, Jim Michels, Lori Michels, Peter Michels, Jim Nelson, Sally Packard, Ethan Palmer, Carol Patterson, Rainee Purdue, Jacqueline Sanders, Max Schilb, Barbara Senn, John Shannon, Maureen Shea, Travis Sheets, Jim Sidell, Claire Sims, Johanna Smith, Diane Somers, The Spitler Family, Terry Springer, Ricky Talarico, Donald Tulley, Mike Tulley, Stan Volz, Marian Waltz, Dana Wichern, Maryanne Williams, Sandra Woodruff Cully

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.

Worship Attendance Form

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 & Concerns

Order of Worship


Prelude


Welcome & Announcements


Centering Moment


Call to Worship: Prayer of St. Francis


Hymn No. 611 “O Day of God, Draw Near” | ST. MICHAEL


Invocation & Lord’s Prayer


Passing of the Peace


Response Song: “Deep Within Our Hearts”


Peace Prayer


Pastoral Prayer


Anthem


Scripture: James 2:1-10, 14-17


Sermon: "Faith vs. Works?"


Communion Hymn No. 571 “O God of Love, O God of Peace” | HESPERUS


Invitation to Communion

Communion


Hymn No. 575 “O for a World” | AZMON


Benediction


Postlude

This Week

Birthdays


September 15

Roger Eversole


September 17

Randy Metzger

Owen Roney


September 18

Dane Hurni


September 19

Anne Hughes

Hannah Moore


Next Week's Birthdays


September 22

Judith Beineke


September 23

Shawn Conner

Bonnie Doherty

Linda Hite

Vicki Kruse

Samuel Melo


September 24

Donna Belch

Mary Shultz


September 25

Dee Hoffman

Anne Kolb

Vicky Pogue


September 26

Em Grim


September 27

Simon Coffeen

Emma Walker


September 28

Dustin Ramsey

Calendar

Sunday, September 15

Just Peace Sunday

8:30 am Fellowship Hour

9:00 am Education Hour

9:00 am Worship Rehearsal

10:00 am Worship Service

11:15 am Green Team Meeting

1:00 pm Joys and Concerns (online)


Monday, September 16

Office Closed

5:30 pm Centering Prayer Group



Tuesday, September 17

9:00 am Religion and Culture

12:00 pm Women's Book Study

1:00 pm Staff Meeting

4:15 pm Moderators' Meeting

5:30 pm Board Meetings


Wednesday, September 18

1:00 pm ICMEP Peace Quilts

5:15 pm Wednesday Night Live


Thursday, September 19

1:00 pm Study Group (online)

5:00 pm Peace and Justice Committee Meeting


Saturday, September 21

5:30 pm Fall Fest at Eagle Marsh


Sunday, September 22

Heritage Sunday

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: Peace Like A River

Sunday, September 15: Adult Chapel Class Continues

Adult Chapel class kicks off this year with a series in September on Progressive Biblical Interpretation 101. This series, led by Rev. Ofner-Seals, is for anyone who may want the tools to interpret scripture through a move progressive lens. Chapel class meets in the Chapel every Sunday at 9:00 am. The series will run until Sunday, September 29 and will be available in person and on Zoom. The password for Zoom is 461025.

Chapel Class Zoom

Monday, September 16: Centering Prayer Group Resumes

Centering Prayer Group continues on Monday, September 16, at 5:30 pm in the Plymouth Chapel. All are welcome to attend, regardless of your level of knowledge or experience. If you've ever been curious about Centering Prayer, which is a form of Christian silent meditation, now is the perfect time to come check it out! We are a small but friendly group and are always open to newcomers. We meet every Monday, so feel free to drop in as often or as sporadically as you like!

Tuesday, September 17: Women's Book Study

On Tuesday, September 17 at 12:00 pm, the women's book study group will be discussing The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.


"This novel offers the reader literary fiction, historical fiction, and mystery. The story is set in Pottstown, Pennsylvania in the 1920s and 1930s and follows the lives of Black and Jewish residents of the Chicken Hill neighborhood. It focuses on the Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, owned by Moshe Ludlow and his wife, Chona, and on the events that affect the people connected to it. Redemption, forgiveness, healing, community, respect, all play their part."


We welcome anyone who self-identifies as a woman to drop in to join us in the Amistad Room at 12:00 pm. In October, we'll be reading The Book Woman's Daughter, by Kim Michele Richardson and in November, A Fever in the Heartland, by Timothy Egan.

Wednesday, September 18: ICMEP Stones Cry Out Webinar

Don’t miss this conversation on Wednesday, September 18 at 1:00 pm between Mark Braverman of Kairos USA and Jonathan Kuttab, executive director of Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA). These two men represent two of the leading US organizations supporting Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land. Register for this webinar by clicking the button below.

Register for Webinar

Wednesday, September 18: Wednesday Night Live Programming

Wednesday Night Live programming continues on Wednesday, September 18. At 5:00 pm there will be adult choir rehearsal. At 5:15 pm there will be our Eat, Pray, Play program, and Bible Study with Rev. Timothy, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Handbells will meet at 6:30 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 Rev. Timothy's Bible Study via Zoom. The passcode to join is 773232.

WNL Bible Study Zoom

Wednesday, September 18: Eat, Pray, Play - New Wednesday Night Live Programming

Our new intergenerational WNL programming continues Wednesday, September 18 from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm. The program will focus on Christian faith practices. We explore this theme through storytelling, scripture, free play, and prayer, with activities that all ages can participate in, followed by a dinner. The first unit of Eat, Pray, Play will run from September 11 to October 2. Families and individuals are welcome to come to as few or as many sessions as they are able. Come check it out!

Saturday, September 21: Fall Fest at Eagle Marsh

Plymouth's Green Team invites all members and friends to the 3rd annual Fall Fest at Eagle Marsh on Saturday, September 21 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We’ll gather at 5:30 pm for a Seed to Marsh service project with Eagle Marsh staff, followed by a short hike. Then we’ll gather around a bonfire for s’mores, hot apple cider, and campfire songs. We’ll end the evening with a short vespers service as the sun begins to set. Things to bring include: long pants, walking shoes, a jacket, bug spray, hand wipes, a stick for roasting marshmallows, a mug for cider, and a folding chair. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Gibson at JSgibson443@gmail.com. Eagle Marsh is located at 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne. Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 22: PEACE LIKE A RIVER | Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs of Peace - Plymouth Music Series Concert

In recognition of the International Day of Peace, the Plymouth Music Series will present a traditional hymn sing featuring songs of faith that focus on peace on Sunday, September 22 at 4:00 pm. The program will include piano, organ, handbells, and congregational singing.  Be the voice of peace! This concert will take place in the Plymouth Church Sanctuary. 

Sunday, September 29: Standish Wreath Order Forms Due

Merry Christmas! Wait! It’s only late summer, but orders need to be placed for wreaths now. St. Joe Tree Farm is graciously working with Standish Circle to keep the tradition of selling wreaths for you to order and receive in time for the Christmas holidays. The profits are used to assist those in need in our community. Wreath pickup will be at Plymouth on Sunday, November 24 at the porte-cochere entrance before and after church. 


Orders and payment must be received no later than Sunday, September 29. To complete an order form, either click the button below to print off the form and return it to the Plymouth office or pick up an order form at the front office on Sunday mornings. Order forms will also be available at the Plymouth Resource Faire on Sunday, September 8 at the Standish Colony table. Checks should be made payable to Plymouth Church and include a notation stating "Standish Wreaths" on the memo line. If mailing an order form, please make sure it is in by Wednesday, September 25.

Wreath Order Form

General Announcements

Fairview Elementary School Fall Supply Drive

One of the ways Plymouth honors its partnership with Fairview Elementary is through occasional supply drives. Requested items are not usually included in the district budget, but enhance the daily education, health, and safety of students. Donations will be accepted through September 30 and may be placed in the labeled bin in the Folsom Room. Please direct any questions to Vicky Pogue at vlpogue@gmail.com. 


Items needed:

  • EXPO dry erase markers
  • Kleenex
  • Girls medium socks
  • Boy/Girl underwear: sizes 4, 6, 8, 10
  • Scissors (any student size)
  • Boys and Girls Shorts/Joggers/Sweatpants: sizes 4/5, 6, 7/8, 10
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Paper Towels
  • Headphones (not the earbuds, but the ones that go over the top of their head)

Advocate for Solar in Allen County

Next month, the Allen County Commissioners will be taking up the issue of regulations regarding solar on privately owned land in Allen County. It is important for them to hear from constituents that support solar projects, and so Plymouth member John Hoffman has drafted a letter for others to sign, indicating their support for common sense regulations "that protect a landowner's right to choose to use their land for solar in our county." Copies of the letter are available in the Folsom Room to sign. You may choose to mail it yourself or leave it at Plymouth and we will deliver them for you. Copies of the letter will be available to sign through the month of September. 

Volunteers Needed for Steward Campaign Mailing

The office is once again looking for a few brave souls to help us with the mountain of bulk mailing that we will need to accomplish this year for the stewardship campaign. We have two mailings that will go out, one on Tuesday, September 24, and the other on Tuesday, October 22. Shifts are broken down into two-hour increments from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm both days. Sign up to volunteer by clicking the button below.

Volunteer Sign Up

Free DVDs and CDs from the Louise Folsom Library

The Louise Folsom Library Committee is cleaning house! There are many interesting CDs and DVDs that need new homes. They are located in the Folsom Room. Please help us recycle these treasures! 

Writers Needed for Advent Devotional Series

Plymouth Church is developing a digital devotional booklet for the 2024 Advent season. We are looking for 20 individuals who would write a short article based on a scriptural passage. Each devotional in this project would include the following: a title, the key verse of the text, the devotion itself (the writer’s reflection), a question for further reflection, and a concluding sentence prayer. The entire article, which includes all the elements listed above, should be no more than 300 words. 


Your unique perspective and personal experience can greatly enrich our Advent Devotional, making it a meaningful resource for our congregation. If you would like to participate in this project or would like more information please see Garrett Pogue, or send an email to Plymouth.Advent@gmail.com. 

Study Connection Volunteers Needed

Volunteers for the 12th year of Study Connection at Plymouth Church are needed! You can be a tutor or a substitute to fill in on the few days when a tutor must be away. Contact Lucy Hess for more information on what is expected of a tutor and sub at lrh22@frontier.com or (260) 484-4430. Study Connection is offered at Plymouth every Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm starting early October to mid-May.


To apply, click the button below to complete the volunteer sign up form. All volunteers must have a background check which is done by the FWCS. Everyone is welcome to be a special friend to an elementary age child. Providing support and encouragement is the main task for each tutor and sub. Being a tutor is a great way to make a difference in a child’s life.

Sign Up Form

Office Volunteers Needed for Weekly Staff Meetings

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 or two, maybe complete a small project. 


To sign up as a volunteer, speak with Jake in the office or click the button below.

Sign Up Form

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.

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
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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