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A PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 ● 734.453.6464 ● www.fpcp.net

In Covenant Agreement with Mtenthera CCAP Church in Malawi

Regular Worship Times: Sanctuary - 9:00 and 10:30AM Upper Room - 10:35 AM

Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

Associate Minister

Rev. Dr. James Skimins

Senior Minister

A Family of Faith

WWWWe are a family of faith,

called to celebrate God’s message

of love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

Guided by the living Word of God, we nurture one another

through worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship.

Led by the Holy Spirit, we reach out

with hearts and hands to those in need,

seeking to inspire hope in an ever-changing

community and world.

(FPCP Vision Statement)

March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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THE LORD’S DAY IN WORSHIP

AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PLYMOUTH, MI

March 20, 2016 ~ Palm Sunday

PRELUDE “Hosanna!” T. Dubois

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*CALL TO WORSHIP

CHORAL INTROIT “Hosanna” Besig

Chancel Choir

*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 267 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”

Sunday School Children, Choir, Congregation

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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING Victoria Barkoff

CHILDREN’S SONG “Hosanna” (words next page) Cathy Jeffers Risse

Sunday School Children

CHILDREN’S RECESSIONAL NO. 266 “Hosanna”

Choir, Congregation

OPENING PRAYER

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of compassion, in Jesus Christ you reveal the light of your glory, but we turn away,

distracted by our own plans. We confess that we speak when we should listen, and act

when we should wait. Forgive our aimless enthusiasms. Grant us wisdom to live in your

light and to follow in the way of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

(Silence for personal confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

RESPONSIVE SONG NO. 271 “Lift Up Your Heads”

Lift up your heads to the coming King. Bow before him and adore him, sing! To his majesty, let

your praises be pure and holy, giving glory to the King of kings. (repeat)

SCRIPTURE LESSON Philippians 2: 5-11

Pew Bible, Old Testament

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on

earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we

forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the

kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

RECOGNITION OF COLINA MISSION TRIP MEMBERS

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Members and Visitors, please take this time to sign and pass our friendship pads which are located in the book rack of your pew.)

OFFERTORY (9:00) “The Palms” Faure

Chancel Choir

ORGAN OFFERTORY (10:30) “Meditation” R. Powell

*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 23: 13-24

Pew Bible, New Testament

SERMON “Confused” Dr. Skimins

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the

Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

*HYMN NO. 283 “Were You There”

*THE CHARGE

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “The King Rides In” L. Smith

*All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Upper Room March 27 - Easter Sunday. Rev. Emily Campbell

Sanctuary

March 27 - Easter Sunday. Dr. Skimins, Chancel Choir

HOSANNAHOSANNAHOSANNAHOSANNA

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the King!

Exalt Him and worship Him -

Lord of everything!

Almighty Defender -

His banner goes before.

Sing your praises to the King of Kings

And Lord, the Lord of Lords.

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Order of Worship

The UPPER ROOM Sunday, March 20, 2016 ~ Palm Sunday Rev. Emily Riley Campbell Music: Dale Hicks and Geff Philipps

Welcome / Announcements / Passing of the Peace

*Come into God’s Presence with Praise:

“Lay Me Down”

“I Give You My Heart”

Opening Prayer of Praise and Confession

Children Singing and Waving Palms “Hosanna”

Scripture Lesson: John 12: 12-19

Sermon (Part 1) “Blessed are ...”

Offering

Offering Video “Breathe”

Prayer of Dedication

Second Scripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 13: 12-13

Sermon (Part 2) “...The Pure in Heart

Special Music / Song of Response “I Can Only Imagine”

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Praise “I Will Rise”

“Let All God’s People Say Amen”

*Charge and Benediction

Ushers this morning : Rick & Karen Thiele

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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS

Prayer Concerns Please pray for the following church members and friends who are in special circumstances. In the lis�ngs below members’ names

will be printed in bold type. The names of family & friends will be printed in italic. Ques�ons or concerns about the prayer list

should be directed to Carole Crete in the church office or carolecrete@fpcp.net. Names are only le� in the bulle�n for 3 weeks unless you

call again or the office is aware of the circumstances.

Members

Barb Mason Jim Rhoades

Phyllis Hampton Jean McAllister

Our Deacons of the Day are: Heidi Herr and Kathleen Meldrum

Our Ushers today at 9:00 are: Elaine McLaren, Lynn Walgenbach, Jane Weaver and Janet Sibbold Our Ushers today at 10:30 are: Bev MacGaw, Jim Sockolosky, Joyce Holmes and Dixie Fee

Counting Team this week: Gary Linerode, Barbara Dougherty and Charles Mather

Flowers today are to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my mother, Bess Marie Basch, from Klotylda Phillipi. Also in loving memory of John Marmaduke by his . Forever in our hearts.

Cathy Tartaglia

Bill Tracey

Meera Martin

Bryn Gerich Renaldi

Patti Wert

Cynthia Alexander

Don Morgan

Prayers of the Church Beginning the Saturday of Holy Week, 14 members of our congregation will be participating in an adult mission trip to the Colina de Luz orphanage located just outside of Tijuana, Mexico. In the space of a single week, this team will be constructing a roof on a building within the Colina compound. Please pray for the safety of this team both in travel and in service. Please also pray for their health: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Most of all, please pray that this roof would be a blessing to every man, woman, and child who lives at Colina. The dates for this upcoming trip are Saturday, March 26 - Saturday, April 2, 2016. The 13 church members who will be serving God at Colina de Luz this Spring are:

Jim & Kathy Bernard Craig Blunk

Drew Crosier Josh Imboden

Tom Kage Don Kronig Ervin Miller Pat Murphy Kim Pierson Paul Roberts

Todd Underhill Matt Van Hala

Please remember to lift up our mission team in prayer! Thank you!

Family & Friends of Members

Members Receiving Long-term Care

John Johnston Izak Ables

Julie Heasley

Patricia Ditzler, mother of Beth Hazen

Bucky Farrow, son of Kiki and Jack Farrow

Jeff Ziginow, brother-in-law of Peggy & Jerry Kmieciak

Betty Polson, mother of Sandy Dodge

Martha Sheriff, aunt of Susan Hagen

Gabe, son of Dr. Marcia VanOyen, Music Min. at FUMC

Shannon Watts, friend of Michelle Buckberry

Adriana Sandoval, friend of Carol & Otto Dobos

Karen Kowalski, friend of Louise Hinkson

Marilyn Pappas, mother of Elena Schils

Dennis Dodge, brother of Stuart Dodge &

Dorothy Simescu

Lisa Erdelyi, friend of John Roose and Dale Dauderman

Sandra Detter, sister-in-law of Brian Detter

Shelley Sockolosky, sister-in-law of Jim & Jan Sockolosky

Gary Chapman, brother-in-law of Mark Burgett

Chris Meldrum, brother of Jon & Kathleen Meldrum

For all our family & friends serving in the Military

Our Sympathies to

Karen Salley and family on the death of her mother, Barbara Habermas, on 3/9/16. A memorial service

will be held here on May 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

To the family and friends of Phyllis Carley, long-time member who passed away March 9, 2016.

She was 98 years old.

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We Are Excited About…

Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast: This annual event is for everyone in the church. Today, breakfast will be served anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $5 per person, $25 max per family. You can purchase tickets in the Narthex on Sundays or on the morning of the breakfast itself. All proceeds benefit our Bridge and Oasis ministries. Palm Sunday Service: This morning, , the children of our church will be waving palms and singing at all three worship services (9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 10:35 a.m.). The children will also be returning and dedicating their fish banks as our One Great Hour of Sharing offering. Handel's Messiah Concert: Our own Chancel Choir will be joining voices with the Chancel Choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Northville and the Tyndale Artists Ensemble to perform Handel's Messiah at the First Presbyterian Church of Northville this evening, March 20th at

6pm. The church is located at 200 E. Main Street, Northville. Our own Jerry Smith will be con-ducting and the soloists include: Kimberly Swan, Louise Fisher, James Moore, and Ted Jones. This is not to be missed! Maundy Thursday Service: On Thursday, March 24th at 8:00 p.m. This special Holy Week communion service will be held for the first time in our church's Upper Room. Rev. Campbell will be preaching on "Blessed are the Peacemakers". Dale Hicks will be leading our music. Good Friday Service: On Friday, March 25th at 8:00 p.m. we will be holding a Service of Shadows in the Sanctuary. The choir will be singing The Beatitudes anthem that kicked off our sermon series on the Beatitudes on Ash Wednesday. "Blessed are those who are persecuted" will be the theme that will be highlighted throughout the service. Easter Sunday Services: On Sunday, March 27th, we will be celebrating the good news of Christ's resurrection at all three worship services (9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary with Dr. Skimins preaching; and 10:35 a.m. Upper Room service with Rev. Campbell preaching). Come

and join in the celebration of new life! New Member Classes are coming. These classes take place on Tuesday evenings, April 12th

and 19th from 7:00 pm-8:30 p.m. Free childcare is available upon request. Please register by calling Carole Crete, in the church office (x115), or you can register online at www.fpcp.net. New members will join the church on Sunday, April 24th.

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PATH

Palm Sunday Procession today followed by class

Luke’s Holy Week: Luke 22: 14-23:56

The Bridge and Oasis are currently accepting donations of sports tick-

ets, weekend getaways, gift certificates, photography sessions, etc. for

our Fun Fair Auction on April 13th. All proceeds benefit FPCP’s

Summer Youth Mission Trip to Detroit! Please prayerfully consider a

special donation. Thank you in advance for helping make this mission

trip a success! Questions? Contact Lisa Williams at prieth@comcast.net

or Rev. Emily Campbell at emilycampbell@fpcp.net.

PDA Response to Flint Water Crisis In January 2016, members of the PDA National Response Team (NRT) visited the Presbytery of Lake

Huron to help with assessments and to discuss ways to respond with Presbyterian leaders and how the

church can be engaged in addressing this crisis in the immediate and the long-term needs. The Presbytery

is coordinating with local Presbyterian churches in Flint to assist in providing safe water and water filters to

affected communities.

One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds have been provided to support efforts, which

include but are not limited to:

• Distribution of emergency water supplies, filters, and filter replacements

• Community education on lead poisoning awareness and treatment

• Identifying and reaching at-risk homes and families

• Working cooperatively with community emergency response efforts and local hospitals to fund the develop-

ment of ongoing community health resources to monitor at-risk individuals.

• Supporting the spiritual care and reconciliation in a community that feels betrayed

• Assisting Presbyterian churches in the affected areas test for and remediate lead contamination in their own

physical plants

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Hello, and thank you for welcoming me to FPCP!

I’m Audrey Goodison, the new Childcare Coordinator for FPCP. I am excited to start this new adventure and work with the families

here at FPCP!

Just a little information about me: I have been a sixth grade teach-

er for six years. I am currently in my ninth year of teaching (Whew!

How time flies by!!). Teaching and working with children have been

my passion, and I can’t wait to share that passion with the families

here at FPCP.

Introducing our new Young Childcare Coordinator

Come Join Us Book Discussion Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks

Monday, March 21, 2016 ~ 7:00 P.M.

In 1665, a young man from Martha's Vineyard became the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. Upon this slender factual scaffold, Brooks has creat-ed a luminous tale of love and faith, magic and adventure. Sign-up on the P.W. bulletin board.

The Local Mission Committee needs your help! Beginning in January of this year, our church will be preparing and serving community dinners at Second Mile Center in Detroit on the 4th Monday of each month. We are looking for volunteers to come and help with the serving. The time involved is roughly 4 pm—8 p.m. The remaining dates for the spring are: April 18 and May 23. If you are interested in serving one or more of these dinners, please sign up on the Local Mission Board located across from the receptionist window on the first floor of the church. We hope you will join us as we begin this new ministry outreach!

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FPCP SCHOLARSHIPS

• All graduating high school seniors who are members of the church are encouraged to apply. • Applications will be available online starting March 27th. You can print and submit a copy to the Christian Nurture mailbox in the Narthex or submit electronically • May 1st is the application submission deadline • May 15th scholarship interviews • June 5th recipients will be announced at the 9:00 Baccalaureate Service

http://fpcp.net/grow/high-school/graduating-seniors

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mary Devine: devinem@wwcsd.net or 734-564-2400

Spring 2016 New Member Class If you have been checking out First Presbyterian, and are ready to join our family of faith, we are ready to welcome you! We will be hosting our next new member classes in April. It is a two evening course that will be held the evenings of:

Tuesdays, April 12 and April 19 at 7:00 PM, in the Dining Room

and if the way is clear, we will welcome all new members on

Sunday, April 24 Child care is available if needed. Please let us know. If you are interested in these classes, please contact either of our New Member elders, Karen Danke at karenholmesdanke@gmail.com or Chris Machnacki at cmacnacki@gmail.com. You can also call Carole Crete in the church office, 734-453-6464, ext. 115, or register online at www.fpcp.net. Hope to see YOU there!

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Our Local Mission Commi"ee is assembling CARE PACKAGES for 25 Wayne State students that

have aged out of the Foster Care system. Most of these students receive no family support and

these packages help us show God’s love, & encouragement during final exams.

• Can you donate any of the following $10 Gi2 Cards for:

• Gas (Marathon or B.P)

• Jimmie Johns or Subway;

• Whole Food, Meijer, University Foods-Midtown, Walmart

• Personal hygiene products (hand lo�on, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and shampoo

• Nonperishable nutri�ous breakfast snack foods (granola bars, small cereals, pop tarts)

• Laundry and dish detergent

• Bath towels

Please put Gi2 Cards in the Mission mail box in the recep�on area and other items in the collec�on bin in

the church lower level through Sunday, April 17.

One of the most wished for items is to have Wayne State University t- shirts. Dona%ons will be used to purchase these also.

Checks can be made out to FPCP with WSU care packages in the memo.

No Bridge or Oasis until

April 6

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Sunday, March 20 ~ Palm Sunday, Pancake Breakfast 6:45 a.m. - Set up for Pancake Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast, Fellowship Hall and Dining Room 8:30 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 Palm Sunday Processional & Sunday School, Fellowship Hall & Classrooms 10:00 a.m. - Choir Break, Calvin Room 10:15 a.m. - Continuing the Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, Sanctuary 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall 4:00 p.m. - HS Band Practice 6:00 p.m. - Underground HS Youth Group 6:00 p.m. - Messiah Performance, First Presbyterian, Northville Monday, March 21 9:15 a.m. - Staff Prayer, Chapel 6:45 p.m. - Threads to Heal the Heart, Knox Hall 7:00 p.m. - PW Book Discussion, Library Tuesday, March 22 7:00 p.m. - Earth Care Team Meeting, Dining Room 7:30 p.m. - 5th Season Rehearsal, Knox Hall Wednesday, March 23 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study, Knox Hall 4:00 p.m. - Middle School Warehouse Youth Group, MS Room, YR and Fellowship Hall Thursday, March 24 ~ Maundy Thursday 6:30 p.m. - Tech Rehearsal, Knox Hall 8:00 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Communion Service, Knox Hall Friday, March 25 ~ Good Friday 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 8:00 p.m. - Good Friday Tenebrae Service, Sanctuary Saturday, March 26 7:30 a.m. - Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study, Hearth Room 9:00 a.m. - Set up Easter Flowers Sunday, March 27 ~ EASTER! HE IS RISEN! 8:30 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30, Sanctuary Service and Sunday School 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service with Sunday School

NOTE: Church Offices will be closed on Monday, March 28

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH

First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth

First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170

phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● on the web - www.fpcp.net

Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Benevolence Fund Kids Hope USA Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank Plymouth Salvation Army Adopt-an-Angel/Gift Tree Bell Ringing Food Drives Thanksgiving Box Assembly

Presbyterian Thrift Shop United Way Collaborative Fund FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria

Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries Bogg School/Detroit Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) 2012 Youth Mission Trip

Camelot Hall Convalescent Center

Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step

Our Nation Supporting our Presbyterian Church (USA) Connectional Ministry through our Benevolence Budget to these governing bodies:

Detroit Presbytery Synod of the Covenant General Assembly Causes Presbyterian Disaster Assistance W. Hollywood, CA 2014 Youth Mission Trip

Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Youth Mission Trips (2008-2009)

Compassion International Sponsoring Children Haiti Nursing Foundation

Kids Against Hunger Least Coin Malawi Matters Marion Medical Mission Mtenthera CCAP (Our Sister Church in Malawi) Drinking Well & Storage Tank Bibles & Hymnals Prayer House Roofs Nursery School Supplies Women’s Guild Blouses Church Pews Eyeglasses

PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Northeastern U.S. (Sandy Storm)

Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child

Veritas College, Malawi

Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment

Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives

Habitat for Humanity Hope Medical Center Lighthouse Mission/Soup Kitchen Northville Civic Concern Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center Wayne County Family Center

If you are interested in helping in any of these areas, please contact Rev. Emily Campbell at

734-453-6464, ext. 113

Jim Skimins - Senior Minister jimskimins@fpcp.net; ext. 112

Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. emilycampbell@fpcp.net; ext.113

Victoria Barkoff - Dir. Of Children’s Min.

victoriabarkoff@fpcp.net; ext. 110

Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Min. joshimboden@fpcp.net; ext. 120

Stewart Dodge Church/Financial Administrator studodge@fpcp.net; ext. 116

Susan Underhill

Communication Administrator susanunderhill@fpcp.net; ext. 111

Carole Crete

Office Administrator carolecrete@fpcp.net; ext. 115

Audrey Goodison

Childcare Coordinator

Jerry Smith Director of Music

jerrysmith@fpcp.net; ext.119

Dale Hicks Worship Director - Upper Room

Susan C. Scott

Organist

Sharon K. Smith Accompanist

OUR STAFF

Ministry Administrative Music