[WardFive] Fw: Friday April 13, 2012 Plymouth UCC, Washington, DC

"Let there be Light"
 
Albrette "Gigi" Ransom

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Dear Gigi Ransom:

The Preacher Speaks

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC
April 13, 2012


Vision Statement:
"Our spiritual community is a place of radical love, joyful and passionate worship and an enormously generous Christ-like spirit. We are intentional in living, practicing and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ in our ministry, work and service. Our church community is committed to Christ and to all humanity, through teaching and living the gospel of Christ in manifestations of justice, righteousness and liberation."
 
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Easter at Plymouth was a spirited celebration.  The combined choirs sang in all of their glory under the direction of Mr. Thomas McKenzie.  The altar was magnificently decorated with easter lilies and tulips, and we received into membership Sister Sharron Tendai and Brother Jonathan Tendai (the wife and son of Brother Jelani Tendai).  People gathered for worship in a spirit of great joy and anticipation of the festivities that would follow in worship as we marked the resurrection of Jesus the Christ.  I preached on the subject, "The First Day of the Week," and how the resurrection changed the Sabbath for a majority of Christians from Saturday to Sunday.  But there is also a deeper symbolic meaning, and that is the betrayals, the beatings, and the execution were last week, and this was now the first day of the week.  I spoke about all of the struggles that we have gone through, the disappointments, and the grief, but that was all last week and this is the first day of the week.  We understand in a profound way that the resurrection of Jesus is also our resurrection.  Brothers and Sisters this is a new beginning because it is now the first day of the week!

...from one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded." (Luke 12.48b)
We have made it easier for you to generously support your church and it's just a click away! We have set-up secure on-line giving and you can sign up to support your church even when you are not in worship (of course we would like for you to be in worship!). If you click the link below you will be re-directed to a secure page on Plymouth's website and from there you can set-up your offerings to the church. Making your tithe and/or offering this way is safe, easy and efficient!

Worship Services

Join us at Plymouth Congregational UCC on Sundays in Worship at 8 am and 11 am. The teaching subject this week is, "A Radical Community" and the scripture lesson is from Acts 4:32-35  Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, our Senior Pastor is preaching.  The Community of All People, Reston, Virginia meets for Worship every Sunday at 4 p.m. This is a developing church and meets at the Washington Plaza Baptist Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, Virginia 20190. If you are in the area or know someone in the area who can benefit from this warm fellowship please extend an invitation to them. 

The congregation in Reston, Community of All People held a vigil for Trayvon Martin (Click to see the story and pictures).

Thank You... 

To the Plymouth UCC Community, I sincerely appreciate all of your prayers, calls, visits and thoughts. God continues to bless me in my recovery.                                                        Rosella M. Bardley

 To the W. Henry Greene Friends of Music Society,
Thank you for your thoughtful prayers, gifts and cards.  Though mother will be sorely missed, her memory will be forever cherished.
                                         Warmest Regards, Paul & Fern Saddler

To the Diaconate of Plymouth Church,
A hearty thanks to the Plymouth Diaconate for the lovely white Easter lily and purple tulip.  Your thoughtfulness lifted our spirits for the holiday.  Please keep us both in your fervent prayers as we face our daily challenges.  May God continue to richly bless you. 
                 Fondly, Deacons Michele R. Humphries and Samuel H. Ross 

CHANGE FOR CHANGE is alive and well.  We have scheduled the next collection date for Sunday, April 22.  You have one more week to fill that bank.  Let's make this a Big One!                                   New Horizon

The Radical Hospitality group would like to include others who are willing to offer "radical hospitality" at the 8 a.m. coffee fellowship.  We would like to offer coffee every Sunday after the 8 a.m. service but are in need of additional people.  Please contact Wilmatine Slaughter, Sandra Young, or Levern Allen if you wish to participate.

Stair-lift for Sale. This may be your last chance to get a quality stair-lift for half the purchase price. If you are in need of a lift to make your house more accessible then please give me a call at 202.526.6056.
                                                Thanks and God bless, Joan Middleton

Sunday School Registration will be held onSundays in the Social Hall.  Please bring your young people of all ages to enroll in our first class. 

Adult Sunday School meets 9:30 am every Sunday in the Library.  You are invited!

Meetings and Rehearsals Choir Rehearsals Schedules

The Constitution and ByLaws Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30 pm in the Library.

The Food Pantry Committee will meet on Saturday April 14, 2012 at 9 am in the Library. All committee members are urged to be present.

The Health Ministry will meet on Sunday, April 15, 2012 after the 11 am service.   

Senior Choir: Wednesdays at 7 pm  

Voices of Praise: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel

Upcoming Events

The Usher Board will sponsor its annual BAKE SALE/ WHITE ELEPHANT SALE on this Sunday, April 15, 2012.  Dinners will be sold in addition to desserts, fruit cups, devilled eggs, etc.  Be sure to check out the bountiful WHITE ELEPHANT table.

 

 

 

  

The Annual Men's Day program will be held on Father's Day June 17, 2012.  Male members and friends of Plymouth are encouraged to join the male ensemble for the occasion.  Please contact Kester Kemp at 301.384.6828 or Waldo Jackson at 202.529.3894. 

Summer Event – Camp MOCHA (Motivating Our CHildren for success in Academics) will continue this summer at Plymouth.  If you would like to render your services, please call Karen LeCounte at 202.487.0030.  Thank you and may God continue to bless you .                                      Karen LeCounte

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ Youth Ministry Calendar of Events April and May 2012
April 2012
15 - Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting-2:00-6:00 PM
21 - Youth/Junior Choir rehearsal-10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Youth Choir Parent Supporters Meeting-10:30 AM
       Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
22 - Youth/Junior Choir Bake Sale
        Earth Day-Community Service Plymouth IYCJ Interns-10:00 AM-2:00 PM
     
May 2012
5 - Youth/Junior rehearsal-10:00 AM-11:30 AM
     Youth/Junior Choir Car Wash-12:00-3:00 PM
6 - Youth/Junior Choir sing-11:00 AM service
      Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
      Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting-2:00-6:00 PM
11 - Plymouth Scholarship Applications due
19 - Youth/Junior Choir rehearsal-10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Youth Choir Parent Supporters Meeting-10:30 AM
        Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
21 - UCC National Youth Event 2012 Registration Deadline 

 

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
5301 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington District of Columbia 20011
www.plymouth-ucc.org
202.723.5330

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