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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

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)

November 6, 2016 St. Andrew’s Sunday

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The Lord’s day in Worship

at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI

PRELUDE “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” J.S. Bach

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

PIPER LEADING PROCESSIONAL “Highland Cathedral”

*HYMN NO. 501 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

Choir: vs. 1 then congregation joins in

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OPENING PRAYER Kurtis T. Wilder

CHORAL ANTHEM “Brother James Air” Mark Wilberg

Chancel Choir

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION You, O Lord, have called us to enter into your gates with joyful thanksgiving, yet how often we grumble and complain. You have blessed us in many aspects of our lives, yet so often, we lack a basic gratitude for all that is wonderful in creation and in life. Restore us to joy through worship, to grace through living, and to love in all of our relationships. Remind us in all of our

living of the tremendous, heart warming gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord, and Redeemer. It is in His name that we ask this. (Silence for personal confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

RESPONSIVE SONG “Redeemed” Weaver & Cowart

Dale Hicks

SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 8 Jacqueline Connelly

Pew Bible, Old Testament (pg. 466)

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 Josh Imboden (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

PIPER “The Skye Boat Song”

HYMN NO. 422 “Amazing Grace” (Congregation sings, remain seated)

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

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 Corinthians 12: 1-4 Kurtis T. Wilder

Pew Bible, New Testament (pg. 163)

SERMON “Gratitude and Grace” Rev. Dr. James Skimins

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FPCP Vision Statement (see front cover)

A THANKFUL RESPONSE Rev. Dr. Al. Timm, E.P.

Jack Farrow

*MUSIC “My Story” Weaver & Ingram

Dale Hicks

“CHEERY BUBBLES” Sandy Dodge

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A CALL TO SERVE

HYMN NO. 350 “The Summons”

*THE CHARGE

*BENEDICTION

PIPER AND ORGAN “Scotland the Brave”

Please wait to be dismissed

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

If you need to pick up a child from the Nursery after the service, please do so by Noon. After the service, please exit the Sanctuary for brunch as follows:

Chapel Dismissal: Exit downstairs using stairs nearest the chapel Upper Room Dismissal: Exit using stairs in the UR behind the sound system

to Fellowship Hall

Chancel

Choir members—please return to the robing room and then proceed downstairs using the UR stairs behind the sound system.

First 12 Pews—even with the third set of overhead lights:

Please exit the doors to the left of the sanctuary and take the stairs near the elevator and go down to Fellowship hall.

Left Front Sanctuary

First 12 Pews—even with the third set of overhead lights: Please exit the doors to the right and take the stairs next to the chapel down to Fellowship Hall.

Right Front Sanctuary

Please exit the Sanctuary at the rear and use the Bride’s stairs to go down to Fellowship Hall

Right and Left Rear Sanctuary

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Music Notes for today’s service

For my final worship service with you, I have chosen a range of Church music, both traditional and modern, with a brief note concerning their history and meaning. Sometimes, knowing the story enriches our faith journey.

Traditional Bagpipe. Highland Cathedral - This is very modern, being written by two German composers in 1982 for a Highland Games in Germany. It is now the most popular bagpipe tune and Irene’s favourite. Skye Boat Song - This is a folk tune which is wistful and romantic steeped in the history of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Written in 1884, it keeps coming back, most recently in the Outlander series. Amazing Grace - What can we say about this perennial favorite? What we can say is that this hymn had a major influence on early American folk music and shaped some African American Spirituals.

Traditional Music. Guide Me ,O Thou Great Jehovah - Many years ago it was our privilege to welcome Paul Manz who was both a professor and organist for many years in Chicago at the Church of St. Luke’s in Chicago. This powerful and flourishing arrangement of the old Welsh Hymn tune “Cwn Rhonnda” is also used for “God or Grace and God of Glory” Paul was a nice wee man! Brother James Air - This lovely anthem is a variation and based upon the 23rd Psalm. It was written in the 19th century by James Bain and was widely appreciated for its beautiful simplicity. The current arrangement has just been published by the music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Modern Music We have been fortunate to have Dale Hicks with us for the last seven years and his voice and music have assisted us is developing our Upper Room service. Redeemed - As our responsive praise this morning, Dale Hicks will sing a favorite song from our Upper Room service entitled Redeemed. We are not who we used to be for we are redeemed. My Story - The lyrics of this song tell the story of what God has done in our lives and in His world. The music beautifully weaves together a new song of praise with a much older hymn, Blessed Assurance. In the midst of our celebration of a successful ministry, we praise God for being the strength and power of that ministry.

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Assisting in Worship Jim would like to thank the following who are assisting in worship today: Jacqueline Connelly is a member of the church who attends the Upper Room service and has helped with the worship leadership of that service. As you will hear, she also comes from Scotland. Kurtis T. Wilder is an ordained Elder and currently serves on our Human Resource Committee. He sings in our Choir and professionally, he is a Judge in the Michigan Court of Appeals. Jack Farrow is an ordained Elder and has served as Clerk of Session for many years. He is a long term member and was a member of Jim's search committee. Sandy Dodge is an ordained Deacon and Elder who served as Chair of the Worship Committee and is also a long term member of the Church. Rev. Al Timm is the Executive Presbyter of Detroit Presbytery. Al will be preaching here at all services on November 13th. Guest Musicians: Dale Hicks was the primary musician for our Upper Room service for seven years, retiring from that position this summer. Thanks for coming back for this special service. David Martin, our guest Piper, has assisted us on St. Andrews Sunday, weddings and funerals when needed.

Upper Room November 13 - Rev. Dr. Al Timm preaching November 20 - Josh Imboden preaching November 27 - 1st Sunday in Advent, Rev. Emily Campbell preaching

Sanctuary

November 13 - Rev. Dr. Al Timm preaching, Handbell music November 20 - Rev. Emily Campbell preaching, Chancel Choir November 27 - 1st Sunday in Advent, Rev. Don Wright preaching, Chancel Choir

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

The Summons - John Bell is a classmate of mine and his music has been well published and widely received. He is a minister of the Church of Scotland. The interesting part of the hymn is that in the first four stanzas, we have the voice of Jesus, and in the fifth stanza, our response. This hymn was written in 1987.

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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS

Members

Dale Dauderman Elizabeth Gribble

Barb Mason Cal Mason

Bucky Farrow Walter Scott

Cynthia Alexander Ralph Bonser Meera Martin Don Morgan

Cathy Tartaglia Bill Tracey Patti Wert

Nancy Mormon

Family & Friends of Members

Members Receiving Long-term Care

Tom Weaver Lindsey Jones

Don Loesch Izak Ables

Susan Goerge Carol Loesch

Our Sympathies To the family of Jerry & Peggy Kmieciak whose brother in law Jeff Ziginow passed away November 1, 2016

To the family of Sterling Shephard, whose brother Herbert Shephard passed away on October 26, 2016

To the family of Betty Richter, who died on October 17, 2016

To the family of Susan Hockey, former sister in law of Carol Dobos

Praise & Thanksgiving

The flowers today are given to the GLORY OF GOD and ... In memory of her parents, Warren L. Seibert and

Rose Jean Seibert Swisher, Richard Swisher, and her aunt Martha Agee, by Jim and Jan Sockolosky.

In honor of Jim and Irene Skimins for their 22 years of loving service, by Jim and Jan Sockolosky

Please pray for Doug Kee who left for Malawi on

8/29 and will return just before Thanksgiving, and Kathy Bernard who left on 11/2 and arrived safely on 11/3. They will be visiting our sister church in Mtenthera.

Church Wide Concerns

Our Deacons of the Day are: Julie Heasley and Jeanne Chute

Our Ushers today at 10:00 are: Betty & Brian Detter, John Roose, Linda Luke, Jack & Kiki Farrow, Sandy & Steve Marulis and Janet Sibbold

Counting Team this week: Wayne Krupin, Kathleen Barker and Steve Renaldi

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 Julie Thompson in the church office or juliethompson@fpcp.net. Names are only left in the bulletin for 3 weeks

unless you call again or the office is aware of the circumstances.

Cindy Richards, daughter of David & Milanne Richards

Renee Sendelbach, daughter-in-law of

Neil & Ingrid Sendelbach

Reg Kuo, son of Tom and Sue Kage

Chuck Farnell, father-in-law of Sharon Holcomb

Gudrun Eggert, friend of Sharon Holcomb

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

Marissa Ley, daughter of Debbie Ley

John Imboden, father of Josh Imboden

Kim Scartelli, daughter of Jan Strube

Nancy Walther, niece of Louise Hinkson

Dana Johnson, husband of Debbie Johnson

Gary Chapman, brother-in-law of Mark & Molly Burgett

Linda Condash, sister of Pat Butzin

Theresa Dykes, friend of Dianne Cumming

Leanne Becker, friend of Emily Campbell

Deanna Jones, extended family member of Kay Bruner

Otto Pedersen, father of Dana Pedersen

Loretta Nault, mother of Anne Sherwood

Robert Evans, son of Sally Evans

John Hartsig, husband of Cindy Hartsig

Paul Imboden, brother of Josh Imboden

Steven, son of Beth Walch

For all our family & friends serving in the Military We praise God today for the gift Jim Skimins’ 22 years of ministry with us. Our congregation has grown stronger from his able leadership and we thank God for him. We also thank God for Irene… for putting up with Jim and with us! You will both be missed!

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Introducing Rev. Anne Schaefer as Interim Pastor

Rev. Anne Schaefer has accepted a contract to serve as Interim Pastor / Head of Staff at First Presbyterian Church Plymouth, effective December 1, 2016. For the past two years, Anne Schaefer has been serving as Interim Pastor / Head of Staff of Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church in Livonia, MI.

Anne’s undergraduate work was completed at Albion College. She received her M. Divinity degree from McCormick Seminary in 1983. In addition, Anne has a Master of Social Work degree and is licensed by the State of Michigan.

Anne describes herself as seeking to learn the culture of the church and to work with and build on that. She affirms that she believes in Jesus Christ as her savior and that she has a personal relationship with God through Him. She affirms, too, that the church has a responsibility to uphold and model strong, wholesome values while sharing the love, forgiveness and grace of God. As well, she attests that “A church can only be healthy when it recognizes Christ as the one and only motivation for all that it does”.

Anne writes, “My style of preaching is one in which I present thoughts on God’s word to people and then hopefully send them home to allow those thoughts to incubate to a place where they actually change people’s lives.” Family involvement is very important to her; she likes to bring families to church together. She loves teaching Bible study!

Anne and her husband have two grown daughters; they live in Orchard Lake, Michigan.

Final Pictorial Directory Proofs are in and being reviewed. This is the final opportunity to update any changes to address, phone number and email information. Please send any updates to

Mike Balnaves by November 10, 2016: mike.balnaves@wowway.com

We Are a Family of Faith: Share your photo (#FPCPfamily)

We thank all who participated in our recent celebration of Consecration Sunday, as well as all who have submitted 2017 commitment cards. We will provide an update on the status of pledges next week. As part of this year’s program, each household should have received in the mail a magnetic picture frame with a header “We are a family of faith.” Are you using your frame? Is it on your refrigerator, or maybe an office file cabinet? We hope so. It’s a great way to affirm your connection to those you love and our connection to each other at FPCP. If you are a social media user, we invite you to post a picture* of your magnet on your favorite social media channel using the hashtag #FPCPfamily. We look forward to seeing how you’re using your frame! If you did not receive a magnetic frame, please contact any of us so that we can get you one. And stay tuned for details about how to get additional frames. If you have not submitted your commitment card, you may submit it to Stu Dodge in the church office at your convenience. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. Tina Creguer, Martha Boeve, Jack Farrow, and Orlean Heidel Stewardship Committee

Session News

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Time to Clean Out Your Closets… As you begin to go through your winter clothes, here’s an easy way to get rid of those items you no longer wear, are out of style or just don’t fit right anymore. During the Month of November, the Deacons are collecting clothing for the Open Door Mission at Fort Street Presbyterian Church. There is an estimated 20,000 homeless individuals in Detroit. The Open Door serves many of these men and women by providing food and clothing. As the winter months approach, warm clothing is in short supply. All donations of winter items are helpful; however there is a particular need for the following items:

Men’s Clothing (pant size 32 and up) Mittens, Gloves, Knit Hats Thermal (long johns) bottoms – size large Socks\Tube Socks – cotton or wool

Also needed, but not as critically, are shoes and boots. Any other winter clothing donations welcome (please do not donate summer items at this time.) The need is great. So, please consider cleaning out that closet and helping someone less fortunate. You can even shop inexpensively for items to donate at the Salvation Army, Goodwill Stores and even our own Presbyterian Thrift Shop. Donations may be deposited in the collection area in the basement across from the High School Room during the month of November. If you have any questions, please contact Craig Blunk at cdblunk@aol.com or at 248-719-1203. Thank you!

FALL CLEAN UP DAY is Saturday, November 12—9:00 a.m.

until we’re too tired! EVERYONE invited—make it a

family event! Fun & Fellowship guaranteed!

Let’s make God’s property clean & beautiful, together!

Earth Care Coffee Hour Update: Please place used cups and plates in the bins on

the counter in the Narthex. They will be rinsed and recycled. Thank you!

Helen Beavers Circle

LUNCH

Thursday, Nov. 17th

/ 12:30

E.G. Nicks

500 Forest Ave

All women from the church invited.

Come for the great food and fellowship!

Deacons

News & Announcements

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Name that Leaf! We invite you to visit the FPCP Presbyterians for Earth Care bulletin board

(just outside the receptionist office). Bring your family along. There you will find interesting information on trees and leaves in our community. Play the leaf identification game. Then take a stroll around the FPCP grounds to see which

ones you can identify. Enjoy God’s creation this fall in all its colorful glory!

BIBLE STUDIES OFFERED: Bridge Adult Bible Study, first Wednesday evening of the month at 6:45 pm in the Hearth Room. W3 (Women of the Word on Wednesdays), Entrusted, A Study of 2 Timothy by Beth Moore Wednesday mornings at 9:00, began September 28, 2016 Childcare provided .......................................................................... Sue Kage, Facilitator SMMBS (Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study), James, began 9/24/16, 7:30 a.m. ....................... Tom Weaver, Facilitator

PRAYING THROUGH CHANGE PLEASE JOIN US ON THURSDAY EVENINGS beginning the first Thursday in October (Oct 6) from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the Chapel for a time of very intentional prayer. Come and pray for all the upcoming changes in our church and in our country. Pray for all the changes in your life and the lives of people you know. If you have never come to a prayer gathering, give it a try. This 25-minute prayer meeting is for anyone and everyone, members and nonmembers, children and adults, for anyone in need of prayer or wanting to pray through the changes we face in life. Our hope and prayer is that we would all grow closer to God through this opportunity and that together, as a Church Family, we would gain a clear vision of God’s will for our future. Questions…. contact Rev. Emily Campbell.

Bible Studies & Prayer

Earth Care News

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Planning ahead for Sunday School:

November 6 NO Sunday School TODAY

November 13 Children start in Worship

November 20 Children start in Fellowship Hall for THIRD SUNDAY SING

November 27 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

The next First Sunday is December 4

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Schedule:

3rd Sunday Sing schedule (rehearsing songs for Christmas Eve):

November 20 December 18

Rehearsals in sanctuary from 12-2:00: November 13

December 11, 18

Perform at 5:00 service on Christmas Eve Please contact Carole Moon with questions

Carolereneemoon@aol.com

SpringHill registration ends on November 13—make sure to sign up before it’s too late! Middle School: January 13-15, 2017 High School: January 27-29, 2017

Cost: $165 Registration closes November 13. Spots are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis. After November 13, students will be put on a waiting list as spots are available from SpringHill. Sign up at fpcp.net/signups

Mission Trip applications are available NOW and due by December 12. This coming summer our high schoolers will have the opportunity to embark on a mission trip to San Francisco that will forever shape their life and their faith. We will spend the week of (approx) June 17-24, 2017 serving in the Inner-city of San Francisco working with ministries that specialize with working with homeless and families in need. More information and flyers can be found in our youth rooms and in the Narthex at the welcome counter. For questions or more information, contact Josh Imboden at 916-214-6161 Josh Imboden, Youth Director First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth Sign up for Text Updates at ministrytxt.com/FPCP FPCP Family Ministry exists to Embrace the community, Engage children and teenagers in Christ, Equip them to be disciples and Empower them to do God's will because every child is created in the image of God

Time to register for Sunday School Pre-K through 12th grade

Registration forms are available in the Narthex

and online on the church homepage: www.fpcp.net/signups or use this QR code for all Family Ministry registrations.

(SS, Bridge/Oasis, etc.)

Path (Sunday School) News

Youth Ministry News

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Calling all FPCP members!! The Bridge wants you, yes, YOU to join our wonderful mid-week, multi-generational ministry! We welcome all ages and stages! Please consider joining us on Wednesday nights as we build our faith and make memories together! We have exciting updates for this year - ** Later start time! Bridge will begin at 5:45pm, no need to rush! ** Dinner is Served! Take the night off, thanks to our Kitchen Crew! ** Just Programming Option! If dinner doesn't work, join us at 6:30pm for class! ** Hands-On Mission! Along with monthly missions, we'll have hands-on projects! ** New ADULT Bible Study! Come and grow YOUR faith! Next adult class on 12/7! ** Tuition Free - Try Bridge free for one year! Regular tuition will resume for 2017-2018. This is the PERFECT time to try the Bridge! We will add faith, fellowship and lots of fun to your week. Please contact Lisa Williams at 734-968-5402 or prieth@comcast.net for more information. Register online here: http://fpcp.net/grow/children/the-bridge/bridge-adult-bible-study-registration

November 9 Performance Night

But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.

Isaiah 64:8

November Mission: Second Mile Center

CREATE YOUR OWN FAMILY ADVENT WREATH

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 5:30-7:30 PM

(Back by popular demand)

FPCP Family Circle Night, sponsored by the Bridge

Please join us for a fun and festive family night. We will begin with dinner served at 5:30 pm, followed by advent wreath making. No need to bring supplies, we will provide everything that you need to construct a beautiful centerpiece. We are happy to announce that we

will be joined by the kids from the Second Mile Center. As part of the Bridge November Mission, we will

be collecting mittens/hats/scarves and warm socks. You’re invited to join us in this mission by contributing one of the items listed. Please sign up in the Narthex as we will need a count for dinner and supplies. *Who is FPCP family? You are!

Sign up online here: fpcp.net/advent-wreath-craft-night

Bridge News & Announcements

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Dear families, The Local Mission Committee of FPCP was pleased to welcome Ruth Azar and the children of the Sign Mime Group to our church on Sunday, September 25. We were so honored to have Ruth preach and the children perform at each of the three services on that day.

In addition to the special financial collection we started on September 25, we want to continue our support of the after-school activities of the SMC by collecting games, puzzles, toys and coloring books that your family no longer needs. Please consider working with your children to share unused activities with the children at the SMC. You can bring them to church at any time. There is a container for them in the collection area in the lower level. Thank you for your support of this wonderful and important center for Detroit families.

Calling All Early Risers! Join members of the Local Mission Committee on Tuesday, November 15 as we prepare and serve breakfast for the homeless at First United Methodist Church of Plymouth. Plan on meeting at FUMC at 5:00 a.m. We should be finished with serving and clean up no later than 7:30 a.m. Sign-up sheet on the Mission bulletin board. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!

Our Local Mission Committee is assembling CARE PACKAGES for 27 Wayne State students who have aged out of the foster Care system. These students have no family support. The packages help us show God’s love and encouragement during their final exams. Can you donate any of the following $20 Gift Cards for: Gas (Marathon or B.P) Jimmie John’s or Subway Meijer, Target, Walmart Personal hygiene products (hand lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and shampoo) Nonperishable nutritious breakfast snack foods (granola bars, small cereals, pop tarts) Laundry and dish detergent

Please put Gift Cards in the Mission mail box in the reception area and other items in the collection bin in the church lower level. One of the most wished for items is Wayne State University t-shirts. Donations will also be used to purchase these. Checks can be made out to FPCP with WSU care packages in the memo. Questions? Call Peggy at 734.953.1044.

Local Mission

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Interested in a unique construction mission experience? Our church has had a longstanding relationship with an incredible orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico called Colina de Luz. We've had two amazing youth mission trips there and our National-International Mission Committee has supported them financially for many years. Last March, a group of 13 FPCP members spent a week at Colina doing construction projects and connecting with the children and staff at Colina. I'm excited to announce that we are planning a trip again next year on March 25th - April 1st. Many members of our team from this year are returning, but we would love to include additional people that are interested in spending a week doing a major construction project on one of the buildings in the complex. If you would be interested in attending an information meeting, please contact Jim Bernard at 248-305-8614. Thanks!

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO FILL YOUR SHOEBOX!!!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES

ARE DUE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016.

Shoeboxes will be picked up after services on that day and taken to the collection point.

Empty shoeboxes are still available in the Narthex.

Help us reach our goal of 300 shoeboxes!

National & International Mission

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Presbyterian Women

“Festival of Tables”

Save the date! The Presbyterian Women Annual Festival of Tables will take place on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available from hostesses. There is a listing of hostesses on the Presbyterian Women bulletin board.

Please contact Ailsa Blunk or Sue Kage if you would like more information about hosting a table (lemonblunk@aol.com or skage@comcast.net). From the very simple to the more lavish, from whimsical to meaningful, all tables are unique and personal.

Nominations Sought for the 2016 "Carol Dodge" Award

In recognition of a remarkable woman who attended this church faithfully for over ninety years, Presbyterian Women created the "Carol Dodge" award. This honor is awarded each year and goes to one woman within FPCP who exemplifies a Christ-like attitude through (1) prayer, (2) Bible study and (3) living out her Christian faith. Nominations for the 2016 "Carol Dodge" award will be accepted through November 16, 2016.

Nominations should list why the person nominated has made a significant impact to the life of FPCP based on the criteria listed above. All nominations will be reviewed and the final selection will be made by a group selected by the Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team. All nominations should be placed in the Presbyterian Women mailbox in a sealed envelope, marked "Nomination."

If you are nominating someone, please place your name on the nomination letter. Further information may

be needed. This award will be presented at the annual "Festival of Tables" which will take place on

Monday, December 5, 2016.

You are invited to share an hour or two at a PARTY WITH A PURPOSE: KEEPING GIRLS IN SCHOOL

In Malawi, as well as many other countries, girls commonly miss a week of school during their monthly period due to a lack of supplies, limited bathroom facilities and cultural stigma. We want to equip the young women at Mthenthera CCAP with the patterns, supplies and instructions for making washable sanitary pads. Upon returning to their villages these women can teach other girls/women to make and use these items. Kits are assembled with supplies available in Malawi.

On Sunday, November 13th, Presbyterian Women will be hosting a party to assemble fifty of these kits. Please join us for a light lunch immediately after the 10:30 service in the Dining Room. Afterward, we will have stations to cut the materials needed for these kits before assembling them. We will need approximately 20-25 people to assist in this project. Girls ages 12 and up are welcome to participate. A sign-up is on the Presbyterian Women bulletin board.

Donations of flannel fabric are also needed. Please contact

Ailsa Blunk at 248-719-1291 with questions.

Matthew 12:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”.

There are many children for whom their walk in life has many burdens. Kids Hope USA is a ministry that responds to the needs of His most vulnerable by simply ‘showing up’ one hour a week. Work out a math problem, play a game, read a story –

or just listen. If you know a little sorrow, and a measure of joy, you already are uniquely qualified. Please call or write Marie or Susan to learn more Susan Johnson, Director ,Good To Go, Bird Elementary at: susani.johnson86@gmail.com. 734-751-9334

Marie McCubbrey, Director, Next, West Middle

School at mmermzmccubbrey@gmail.com.

248-421-4442

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Sunday, November 6 St. Andrew’s Sunday, Dr. Skimins’ Farewell Luncheon, Daylight Savings Time Ends 9:30 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 10:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, 11:30 a.m. - (approx.) Retirement Luncheon 5:00 p.m. - Continuing the Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 6:00 p.m. - Underground—High School Youth Group, YR/FH/DR Monday, November 7 9:15 a.m. - Staff Prayer, Hearth Room 10:30 a.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 7:00 p.m. - B&G Committee Meeting, B&G Room 7:15 p.m. - HR Committee Meeting, Chapel 7:30 p.m. - Worship Committee Meeting, Hearth Room Tuesday, November 8 8:00 a.m. - Retired Men’s Breakfast (offsite) 3 Brothers Restaurant 6:30 p.m. - Grief Support Workshop, DR, BR, YR, 4&5 class,2&3 class 7:00 p.m. - PW Monthly Bible Study, Youth Room 7:30 p.m. - Fifth Season Rehearsal, Knox Hall 7:30 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting, Library Wednesday, November 9 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 9:00 a.m. - W3 Bible Study, Hearth Room 9:30 a.m. - AMP, Knox Hall 5:45 p.m. - Bridge/Oasis, Whole Church 6:15 p.m. - Warehouse—MS Youth Group, MS, FH, YR 6:45 p.m. - Bridge Adult Bible Study, Hearth Room 7:00 p.m. - Joyful Ringers Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. - Parking Task Force Meeting, Library Thursday, November 10 11:30 a.m. - Family Ministry Team Meeting, Off Site 6:30 p.m. - Evening Devotions, Chapel 7:00 p.m. - Deacons Meeting, Calvin Room 7:00 p.m. - Communications Committee Meeting, Library 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall Friday, November 11 Saturday, November 12 7:30 a.m. - SMMBS, Hearth Room 9:00 a.m. - Fall Clean Up Day, Outside Sunday, November 13 8:00 a.m. - Bell Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, Sunday School 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service

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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 ● 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

Julie Thompson Information Administrator

juliethompson@fpcp.net; ext. 115

Audrey Goodison Childcare Coordinator

audreygoodison@fpcp.net

Jerry Smith Director of Music

jerrysmith@fpcp.net; ext.119

Susan C. Scott Organist

Sharon K. Smith

Accompanist

OUR STAFF

Ministry Administrative Music