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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 10:30 AM Upper Room - 10:35 AM January 28, 2018 Parables of Jesus Congregational Meeting We 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) Rev. Anne Schaefer Interim Senior Minister Rev. Linda Cochran Assistant Minister Rev. Emily Riley Campbell Associate Minister The Foolish Parables

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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 10:30 AM

Upper Room - 10:35 AM

January 28, 2018 Parables of Jesus

Congregational Meeting

We 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)

Rev. Anne Schaefer

Interim Senior Minister

Rev. Linda Cochran

Assistant Minister

Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

Associate Minister

The Foolish Parables

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the Lord’s day in Worship

at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI

PRELUDE “Consider and Hear Me” Pflueger/Wilson WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

(CHILDREN ARE DISMISSED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL)

*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) LEADER: Come and worship, everyone on earth, everywhere the sun shines, CONGREGATION: let’s praise God together! LEADER: For listening when we call, answering our prayers, forgiving our mistakes, and providing what we need, CONGREGATION: let’s praise God together! LEADER: Come and worship, everyone on earth, everywhere the sun shines, CONGREGATION: let’s praise God together!

*OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 63 “Give to Our God Immortal Praise” +++ PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)

If only we had been more aware how often we meet the Lord in life! Let us ask him to forgive us. Lord Jesus, you seem absent when we struggle with suffering, but you are there with your strength: Lord, have mercy. Jesus Christ, often we forget you in the cares of everyday life, but you are there with us: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, we neglect to care for you in our sick and neglected brothers and sisters, but you want us to serve you in them: Lord, have mercy. Forgive us all our sins, Lord, and make us look for your presence. Walk with us and lead us to the feast of everlasting life. (silence for personal confession) ~ from Liturgies Alive, Models of Celebration.

SONG OF RESPONSE NO. 146 “Glorify Thy Name” (vs. 1 only) Father, we love you, we worship and adore you, glorify thy name in all the earth; glorify thy name, glorify thy name, glorify thy name in all the earth.

SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 78:1-7 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.

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 “A Simple Song” Bernstein Amy Richards, Soloist

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

*HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 385 “Search Me, O God” +++ SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 25:1-13 SERMON “What It Means to Be Prepared” Rev. Anne Schaefer AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) THE APOSTLES’ CREED (Traditional)

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.

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Worship Schedule February 2018 ~ Parables & Miracles

Sanctuary Feb. 4* The Mustard Seed & the Yeast, Rev. Campbell Chancel Choir Feb. 11 The Parable of the Weeds, Rev. Schaefer Chancel Choir Feb 14* Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 18 Jesus Heals an Official’s Son, Rev. Schaefer Joyful Ringers Feb 25 The Healing at the Pool, Rev. Schaefer Chancel Choir

Upper Room Bekah Greenman, Worship Leader Feb. 4* The Mustard Seed & the Yeast, Confirmation Class with Rev. Cochran Feb. 11 The Parable of the Weeds, Rev. Campbell Feb. 18 Jesus Heals an Official’s Son, Rev. Campbell Feb. 25 The Healing at the Pool, Rev. Cochran *indicates communion

Next Week:

We continue our study of the Parables of Jesus.

We encourage you to take time this week to open up your Bible and pray, read or meditate through the following suggested readings. As one family, let us dive deeper into our relationship with Christ as we journey through the parables together.

The Mustard Seed & the Yeast Parables: Luke 13:18-21

*HYMN OF DEPARTURE NO. 748 “Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing” *THE CHARGE *BENEDICTION ORGAN POSTLUDE “Greet the Morning” D. Paxton *All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated

A congregational meeting has been called for 9:55 a.m. today,

January 28, 2018 to approve the terms of call for

Reverend Campbell.

Community Ash Wednesday Service

February 14, 2018, 8:00 p.m.

at FPCP

Joint communion service between FPCP and

First United Methodist Church of Plymouth

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Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM

Parables of Jesus - The Foolish parables

Service Leader: Rev. Emily Campbell

Worship Leader: Bekah Greenman

Ushers this morning : Tom & Wensday MacDonald

Worship Team: Amy Marmaduke, Piano Emily Thompson, Cello

Today’s Service Elements Opening Praise: “Mighty To Save”

“In Christ Alone” Opening Video:

Scripture Lesson: Luke 12:13-21

Luke 12:22-24

Offering:

Offering Praise: “As the Deer”

Sermon:

Responsive Praise: “None But Jesus”

Closing Praise: “Christ is Enough”

*Children will be dismissed for Sunday School immediately following welcome and announcements

Next Week:

We continue our study of the Parables of Jesus.

We encourage you to take time this week to open up your Bible and pray, read or meditate through the following suggested readings. As one family, let us dive deeper into our relationship with Christ as we journey through the parables together.

The Mustard Seed & the Yeast Parables: Luke 13:18-21

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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS

Barb Mason Cal Mason

Nancy Morman Bryn Gerich Renaldi

Patti Wert Sharon Winkler

Family & Friends of Members

Our Sympathies

To Sandy Dodge and family, on the death of her mother, Betty Polson, on January 11, 2018

Members

Praise & Thanksgiving

Michigan Foster Children: FPCP is working more closely with our Presbytery and its program for the 13,000 children in foster in Michigan. Our prayer ministry can help by praying for a special child each month. This month we are praying for 16 year old Kaylen. Kaylen loves to play basketball and would like to play on a college team someday. She is very athletic. She is self-taught on the piano, knows how to read music, and can play the drums. She recently was on the honor roll at school would love to find a forever family. More info on Kaylen can be found at Mare.org.

Church Wide Concerns

Our Deacons of the Day are: Kim Pierson and Heidi Herr Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Otto & Carol Dobos, Janet Sibbold, Elaine McLaren

Our Ushers at 10:30 are: Linda Baric, Michael & Susan Hagen and Audrey Williams Counting Team this week: Stu Dodge, Barry Simescu and Mike Bode

Prayer Concerns Please pray for the following church members and friends who are in special circumstances. In the listings below members’ names will be printed in bold type. The names of family & friends will be printed in italic. Questions or concerns about the prayer list

should be directed to [email protected]. Names are only left in the bulletin for 3 weeks unless you call again or the office is aware of

the circumstances.

Suzanne Daniels, goddaughter of Mick & Nancy Sullivan

Jill White, friend of Steve & Sandy Marulis

Marty Hubbard, mother of Heidi Herr

Paul Imboden, brother of Josh Imboden

Mary Keys, friend & neighbor of Tom & Sue Kage

Adriana Sandoval Villalobos, friend of Otto & Carol Dobos

Tom Thomas, brother of Joe Thomas

Carolyn Sheck, friend of Dave & Milanne Richards

Shayla Roth Mills, family member of Sharon Kaufman

Marc Miller, nephew of Jean Krause

Nancy Middlestead, sister of Gwyn Jones

Stacy Carey, friend of Diana Markley

Will Surbrook, nephew of Ervin Miller

Jennifer Wheeler, cousin of Julie Heasley

Alice Kersten, sister-in-law of Barb Bunnell

Katie Harris, daughter of Don & Margie Harris

Faye Foren, mother-in-law of Denise Stewart

Melissa Heck, friend of Anne Sherwood

Mike Corey, brother of Kay Bruner

Donna Corey, sister-in-law of Kay Bruner

Sage Wilder, nephew of Kurt Wilder

Peggy Miller & Ervin “Paul” Miller, parents of Ervin Miller

Please continue to pray for our family & friends serving in the Military.

Luvy Corrigan Don Dodge

Carol Duncan Sally Evans

Lindsey Jones

Betty Morrow Larry Place

Dave Richards Lila Vincent Beth Walch

The flowers today are given to the GLORY OF GOD and in loving memory of... Our parents and our daughter Julie, by Don & Margie

Harris

Cynthia Alexander Harve Bock

Ralph Bonser Elizabeth Gribble

Meera Martin Don Morgan

Members Receiving Long-term Care

Thank you so very much for the kind words, phone calls, cards and visitation that you shared with my family following my mom, Betty Polson, going to be with our Lord. A special thank you to Brenda and Georgia Schmalzried for the beautiful chancel flowers, kind words and visit. Stu and Sandy Dodge on behalf of the Polson family.

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Family Ministry News

SUNDAY SCHOOL Children begin in worship today and can be picked up in classrooms after services.

February 4 - First Sunday, children begin in worship and will return for Communion with families.

February 11 - Children start in worship and can be picked up in classrooms after worship.

February 18 - Third Sunday Sing; children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms after worship.

BRIDGE January 31: Hollywood January Mission is: Northville Civic Concern This is a Bible Study night Dinner is from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. & programming is 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Lisa Williams at [email protected]

Mark 16:15-16 “He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

SpringHill Middle School March 2-4, 2018 Cost $165 Worship by Mass Anthem

There’s no better weekend for Middle Schoolers to take their faith to the next level than SpringHill! Not only is it full of actives and fun, but this weekend helps them understand worshiping our creator and digging into the Bible. You don't want your students to miss this weekend! High School March 2-4, 2018 Cost $165 Worship by Mass Anthem

SpringHIll is a staple of our youth ministry program. We have seen the lives of high schoolers change by encountering Jesus away from the distractions of home. This will be a no phone/email weekend of worship, hearing God's Word and building relationships with each other. Find more information about all our camps at fpcp.net/youth/camps

Mission Trip 2018

Camp Barnabas is a unique ministry providing Christian camping

experiences to people with special needs and chronic

illnesses, along with their siblings. The program exists to offer life-changing experiences to campers and to the

people who serve them. Our wonderful campers with special needs get to

experience camp just as any typical camper would through the adaptation of

activities. We will spend a week of selflessness to serve those who are

often on the fringe of society. You can get an application in the youth rooms,

at the welcome counter or online.

fpcp.net/youth/missions

FPCP Dart Wars

February 9 & 10

Our annual Dart Wars event is coming

up February 9th (Middle School) & 10th

(High School)! This is one of our

biggest events of the year. We take over

the entire church in a night where

students invite friends to play this

intense game and hear the Gospel

message. Dart Wars is from

7-9pm. Registration starts at 6:45. For

more information, to find forms or if you

would like to volunteer to help,

(and we can’t do this without you!),

go to fpcp.net/youth/activities

Inviting all FPCP Families and friends:

2018 Bridge Players Present “The Birth of a Ministry”

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 5:45 p.m. dinner

6:30 p.m. performance and dessert

Please RSVP to Kiki Farrow by January 29, at [email protected] or 734-459-3769

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Deacons

FPCP Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday Feb 25, 8:00 – 2:00

Choose to stand out by donating blood and help save a life

Donors will receive a 50% off coupon for the Thrift Shop

Have you or someone you know had surgery or a serious illness?

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, approximately 41,000 blood donations are needed everyday.

You can sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code = fpcp or use the signup sheet in the Narthex

Blood donors can now save time by answering the required health history questions online (the day of the blood drive) at

www.redcrossblood.org

Questions? Call Diane Risko, Red Cross Account Manager at 313-549-7052

Local Mission

Thrift Shop news!

You heard right, we made over $103,000 last year!!! After expenses, over $55,000 has been donated to

Church Missions!

Do you have 15 minutes a week to pray for the 13,000 Michigan children that live in foster care? Please set aside Monday morning each week from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. to pray with others across the state by skype or by phone. Video Call URL: https://zoom.us/j/140681699 or Phone in by calling: (646)558-8656 Meeting ID: 140 681 699 Meeting ID: 140 681 699 Questions: Contact Peggy at 734-953-1044 or [email protected]

The Thrift Shop is looking for more volunteers! Our shifts are 2 hours long, from 10-12 noon or from noon - 2 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We are especially in need of people to volunteer on Mondays and Thursdays. And we work from 10-1 PM or from 1-3 PM on Saturdays. We are always in need of Saturday workers. Please call Linda Luke, 734-812-4516, if you are available and willing to help this worthwhile mission.

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Bible Studies

News & Announcements

Listening to Jesus, a Lenten Bible study, will be held on the seven Sunday evenings of Lent, beginning on February

11. This evening study, which will be held from 7:00 – 8:30 PM, will focus on Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. If you are yearning for God’s direction as you navigate life’s challenges, consider joining us for a time of worship and thoughtful discussion. N.T. Wright’s Matthew for Everyone and its accompanying study guide (total cost: $20) will provide the basis for our discussions. A sign-up sheet is posted on the “Lifelong Learning at FPCP” bulletin board in the hallway by the elevator.

Mark Your Calendar for Presbyterian Women Book Discussions…

Monday, January 29, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the story of Race by Debbie Irving

Monday, March 19, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Here’s another way to update your information:

FPCP Directory Information Update

Head of Household: Children:

Name: _________________________________________________ Name Birth Date

Address: _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________

City: __________________________________ State: ___________ ________________________________________________

Zip: ______________ Home Phone: _________________________ ________________________________________________

Cell Phone: _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Spouse: Alternate Address?

Name: _________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________

Cell Phone: _____________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________ State: __________________ Zip: ____________________

Dates at this address: _______________________________

Please put this form in the collection plate, or in the basket in the Narthex. You can also update your information online, by clicking on the Directory Update tab on our homepage: www.fpcp.net/member-directory

FPCP Member Directory

FPCP Members now have the ability to update their family’s information online. Now, members can:

Update/add address information, phone numbers and email addresses;

Update current Committee participation;

Check your pledge and other giving records (for questions about pledging/giving, contact Stu Dodge, Church Business Administrator)

Locate public information of other FPCP members (via the List of Families Directory section). You can access the directory on the FPCP webpage - there is a “Member Directory” tab in the menu bar. You

will be prompted to enter a password: 701Church (no spaces, case sensitive)

To update your information, click the “Manage My Family Info” tab at the bottom of the page.

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News & Announcements Director of Children’s Ministry

First Presbyterian Church Plymouth With Victoria Barkoff resigning in 2017 as Director of Children’s Ministry, following five years of service, Darlene Maginley has been acting as Interim Director of Children’s Ministry for the past several months. Following is the posting—open to all qualified candidates—of this newly updated position. Application closing is January 31, 2018. The Director of Children’s Ministry coordinates, participates in, and oversees all aspects of First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth’s young children’s programs, infant through grade 5. Plans the children’s Sunday school schedule and other important dates for the Christian Nurture committee

calendar. Recruits and trains teachers for each Sunday School year. Researches, sources and distributes age-appropriate curriculum each semester. Plans special events that involve the children, such as Palm Sunday Processional,

Easter service for children, and second grade bible distribution on Reformation Sunday. Directs Vacation Bible School (VBS) with the assistance of volunteer coordinators. Works with the Children’s Ministry Team (CMT). Plans Summer Sunday School and recruits volunteers. Oversees the Wednesday Bridge family program, including recruiting of volunteer coordinators, planning of

program, and sourcing of program materials. Integrates and coordinates music in the Sunday school program. Attends staff meetings, Family Ministry team meetings and Christian nurture committee meetings. Position requirements Part-time position, 20 to 25 hours per week; occasional additional hours subject to approval. BA or BS in elementary education, Christian education or related field. Skills and abilities appropriate for the components of the position description. Comfortable working as part of a collegial team and in a multi-staff environment. If interested in this opening, e-mail Elder Barbara Bullotta, Chair of HR Committee, [email protected], for a detailed position description or to submit a resume for consideration.

Bible Studies

ALPHA @ FPCP Wednesday evenings from 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.

11 weeks, Beginning February 21 701 Church Street

Plymouth, MI 48170

Dinner included, please register online at www.fpcp.net/alpha Contact Julie Thompson at 734-453-6464 x 115 with questions or to register by phone Childcare (Infant - 4), Bridge (k-5) Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12 ) Programming is available

Ask anything about life, faith and God #TryAlpha

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Presbyterian Women

Willing Hands met on January 17 to learn how to make plastic mats for the homeless to sleep on.

We will meet again on February 21st for this ongoing project. It is a creative and fun way to serve God’s less fortunate souls. Here are ways you can support this mission: Drop off plastic shopping bags in the bin in the basement collection area Cut and tie plastic bag strips into balls of ‘plarn’ Crochet the strips into mats PRAY for this mission Contact Linda Luke at 734-812-4516 or Bev MacGaw at 734-453-7224 with questions. This project is open to women of all ages and skill levels.

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This Week at Our Church

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to check out the FPCP website

Use this QR code to check out the FPCP calendar

Use this QR code to sign in with

visitor information

Sunday, January 28 - FPCP Annual Meeting, 9:55 a.m., Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, PreK- 5th grade Sunday School, Confirmation Class 9:55 a.m. - Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, PreK- 12th grade Sunday School 11:30 a.m. - HS Leadership Team Training, HS & Youth Rooms 12:30 p.m. - Recording, Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. - Continuing the Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 4:30 p.m. - Young Families Small Group Study, Off-Site 6:30 p.m. - High School Life Group, High School Room Monday, January 29 7:00 p.m. - PW Book Discussion, Chapel Tuesday, January 30 11:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer, Hearth Room 12:00 p.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 5:00 p.m. - Upper Room Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall 7:15 p.m. - Tuesday Evening Bible Study, Chapel Wednesday, January 31 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 5:45 p.m. - Bridge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Classrooms 5:45 p.m. - HS Life Group, High School Room 6:15 p.m. - MS Youth Group, Middle School Room, Youth Room, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Joyful Ringers Rehearsal, Knox Hall 7:30 p.m. - PNC Meeting, Hearth Room Thursday, February 1 9:30 a.m. - American Sewing Guild, Dining Room 7:00 p.m. - PW Coordinating Team, Bride’s Room 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 p.m. - Prayer is as Easy as 1...2...3…, Sanctuary Friday, February 2 - Church offices close at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 3 7:30 a.m. - SMMBS, Hearth Room Sunday, February 4, Communion Sunday, Confirmation Sunday (Upper Room) 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, PreK-5 Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, PreK-12 Sunday School 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall

Dear Fellow FPCP family, Toward the end of last year, we asked for your prayers and we asked you to consider making additional offerings to help us to meet a year-end budget challenge. Many thanks to those who have generously contributed to help us achieve over $50,000 of the challenge taken last year. Yours in Christ The Finance Committee

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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 FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria

Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step - Domestic Violence Shelter Flint Child Health Fund Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives AweKingdom Builders - Pontiac

Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Compassion International Sponsoring Children Kids Against Hunger PW Least Coin Malawi Matters Malawi Hunger Relief 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 Church Pews Eyeglasses PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Veritas College, Malawi Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment

COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH

First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth

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

Northville Civic Concern Pearls of Great Price Coalition (Human Trafficking) Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center

Presbyterian Thrift Shop 331 North Main Street

734-459-1250

Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

10 AM - 2 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM

First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net

OUR STAFF

Anne Schaefer - Interim Senior Minister

[email protected]; ext.112

Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. [email protected]; ext.113

Linda Cochran - Asst. Min. for Family Development

[email protected]; ext. 117

Darlene Maginley - Interim Dir. Of Children’s Min.

[email protected]; ext. 110

Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Min. [email protected]; ext. 120

Stewart Dodge Church Business Manager [email protected]; ext. 116

Susan Underhill Communication Administrator

[email protected]; ext. 111

Julie Thompson Information Administrator

[email protected]; ext. 115

Audrey Goodison Childcare Coordinator

[email protected]

Hussein Latif Church Partnership Coordinator

Mtenthera CCAP [email protected]

Jerry Smith

Director of Music [email protected]; ext.119

Bekah Greenman, Upper Room &

Youth Music Director [email protected]

Susan C. Scott

Organist

Sharon K. Smith Accompanist

Ministry Administrative Music