"Let there be Light"
Albrette "Gigi" Ransom
Albrette "Gigi" Ransom
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From: Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ <plymouthcongregational@yahoo.com>
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Dear Gigi Ransom:The Preacher Speaks
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC
May 11, 2012
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Mother's Day has almost arrived and with Mother's Day on Sunday there will be all kinds of reflections, celebration, warm thoughts, and shared sentiments and it is all deserved! For we have all been blessed by a Mother, an Elder, someone who took a special interest in us and our well-being and growth. Mother's Day is a day that is set aside to ponder with fondness and gratitude all of the moments and ways we have been tended to and because of that nurture have grown into the women and men we are today. Thank you Mothers! Thanks to all of the women who have loved us and raised us.
Also during this time of year there are those who feel sorrow and remorse because they do not have children that they can look to and call their own. This is a natural feeling for those who do not have children because so much emphasis is placed on Mothers on this day. But I want to remind you that you do not have to have children to Mother and mentor someone, and I would guess that as you take an inventory of your life you will see emerge the many instances that someone has been touched by you, transformed because of you, and have grown into an exceptional human being because of you. To that I would say, thank you Mother. Thanks to all who have cared for and loved a child, a little one, or a young person that needed to know that someone cared. Thank you Mothers (Women) for mothering our community and our world!
I am reminded of that dramatic scene in John 19.26 when Jesus is on the cross and he looks down to see his Mother and those who care about Jesus gathered together to witness his horrifying death, and with his last strength he assigned his Mother a new son, and his disciple a new Mother. He said, "Woman, here is your son.' 27Then he said to the disciple, 'Here is your mother.' And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home." We are called to care and nurture one another, assist one another in overcoming the difficulties of life, and nurturing each other through the journey of living. Happy Mother's Day all!
As we celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday we will be blessed with Minister Ronya Lee Anderson-Thompson who will be preaching. If you were in Mid-Week Service this past Thursday you would have been moved by the powerful and clear preaching and teaching of Minister Anderson-Thompson. You will be blessed with her insight and passion at both our 8 am and 11 am services.
...from one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded." (Luke 12.48b)
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Worship Services
Join us at Plymouth Congregational UCC on Sundays in Worship at 8 am and 11 am. The teaching subject this week is, "Village People" and the scripture lesson is from 2 Samuel 21:1-14. Minister Ronya Lee Anderson-Thompson is preaching.
At Plymouth: Sunday School Registration will be held on Sundays in the Social Hall. Please bring your young people of all ages to enroll in our classes.
Adult Sunday School meets 9:30 am every Sunday in the Library. You are invited!
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.
Thank You...
Our sincere appreciation and
thanks to all those youth, young people, parents and friends who helped to make the first youth and children's car wash such a success on May 5, 2012. We would like to extend a special thanks to Deacon William Taylor who greatly assisted us with our young people to make this venture a great success. The Parent Supporters' group are grateful to all those who contributed their time, resources and services to help raise funds for our Youth. May God continue to richly reward you.
Deacon Ann Charlotte,Secretary, Youth Choir Parents Supporters' Group.
Rev. Hagler, and Plymouth Church: We are deeply grateful for all of your prayers, outpouring of love and concern during the recent heat attack of my husband, John. With the touch of God's healing hands, he is now home after four weeks in Doctor's Hospital and seventeen days at National Rehabilitation Hospital. I ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers. Please know I will always cherish the memories of your love and caring during a very difficult time. Thank you, Deacon Margie Word and family
Members of the DC Emergency Assistance Fund (DCEAF) celebrated each other in a luncheon held last Friday, May 4, 2012. It was a delicious and celebatory affair, with the wonderful foods prepared by Sister Leola Simmons and the hospitality of the Assistance Fund Chair, Deacon Margie Word. The luncheon was to thank all of the hardworking and dedicated staff of volunteers that made the Assistance Fund such a wonderful success. Shown in the picture are: (from left) Brother Bernard Price, Sister Martha Powell, Sister Barbara Tollerson, Sister Leola Simmons, Sister Margie Word, Sister Joy Majied, Sister Valencia Rosette, Sister Barbara Freeman and Sister Dorisene Price. The Emergency Assistance Fund was discontinued due to the lack of continued government funding. It is sad, but in this time of great need when funders such as FEMA and others should be stepping up to the plate in a concerted effort, we have however witnessed programs for the needy and poor cut in efforts to balance budgets. Unfortunately, cuts are always made on the neediest of communities and cripples those willing to serve.
The Food Pantry continues to serve the community faithfully every single
Saturday from 10 am until 12noon Those who are in need the services of Plymouth Food Pantry come to the program with a referral from an agency and then committed volunteer staff members of the food pantry take care of each family with love and Christian care. The volunteers bag the food, others do intake and keep records of those who come to and through the program, and families are given enough food to tie them over for awhile. This program is ENTIRELY supported from the budget of Plymouth, which means that members of Plymouth, through their tithes provide for families in need of this vital service. Have you donated to the Food Pantry recently? I don't mean have you taken money from the current expenses of the church and sent it to the Food Pantry instead! But, have you made a special offering to the food pantry in this time of great need while keeping your support of the current expenses of the church up to date and generous. If you would like to make a special donation for the Food Pantry I encourage you to click on the "Give Now" button located near the top of the page. You will be redirected to our secure online giving site. You may also want to volunteer to serve in the Food Pantry. You can speak with anyone in the Food Pantry to do so or see Sister Joan Coltrane (In the picture is shown at the head of the table, Sister Joan Coltrane, Chair, Plymouth's Food Pantry).
Kudos...
Join us at Plymouth Congregational UCC on Sundays in Worship at 8 am and 11 am. The teaching subject this week is, "Village People" and the scripture lesson is from 2 Samuel 21:1-14. Minister Ronya Lee Anderson-Thompson is preaching. At Plymouth: Sunday School Registration will be held on Sundays in the Social Hall. Please bring your young people of all ages to enroll in our classes.
Adult Sunday School meets 9:30 am every Sunday in the Library. You are invited!
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.
Thank You...
Our sincere appreciation and thanks to all those youth, young people, parents and friends who helped to make the first youth and children's car wash such a success on May 5, 2012. We would like to extend a special thanks to Deacon William Taylor who greatly assisted us with our young people to make this venture a great success. The Parent Supporters' group are grateful to all those who contributed their time, resources and services to help raise funds for our Youth. May God continue to richly reward you.Deacon Ann Charlotte,Secretary, Youth Choir Parents Supporters' Group.
Rev. Hagler, and Plymouth Church: We are deeply grateful for all of your prayers, outpouring of love and concern during the recent heat attack of my husband, John. With the touch of God's healing hands, he is now home after four weeks in Doctor's Hospital and seventeen days at National Rehabilitation Hospital. I ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers. Please know I will always cherish the memories of your love and caring during a very difficult time. Thank you, Deacon Margie Word and family
Members of the DC Emergency Assistance Fund (DCEAF) celebrated each other in a luncheon held last Friday, May 4, 2012. It was a delicious and celebatory affair, with the wonderful foods prepared by Sister Leola Simmons and the hospitality of the Assistance Fund Chair, Deacon Margie Word. The luncheon was to thank all of the hardworking and dedicated staff of volunteers that made the Assistance Fund such a wonderful success. Shown in the picture are: (from left) Brother Bernard Price, Sister Martha Powell, Sister Barbara Tollerson, Sister Leola Simmons, Sister Margie Word, Sister Joy Majied, Sister Valencia Rosette, Sister Barbara Freeman and Sister Dorisene Price. The Emergency Assistance Fund was discontinued due to the lack of continued government funding. It is sad, but in this time of great need when funders such as FEMA and others should be stepping up to the plate in a concerted effort, we have however witnessed programs for the needy and poor cut in efforts to balance budgets. Unfortunately, cuts are always made on the neediest of communities and cripples those willing to serve.The Food Pantry continues to serve the community faithfully every single
Saturday from 10 am until 12noon Those who are in need the services of Plymouth Food Pantry come to the program with a referral from an agency and then committed volunteer staff members of the food pantry take care of each family with love and Christian care. The volunteers bag the food, others do intake and keep records of those who come to and through the program, and families are given enough food to tie them over for awhile. This program is ENTIRELY supported from the budget of Plymouth, which means that members of Plymouth, through their tithes provide for families in need of this vital service. Have you donated to the Food Pantry recently? I don't mean have you taken money from the current expenses of the church and sent it to the Food Pantry instead! But, have you made a special offering to the food pantry in this time of great need while keeping your support of the current expenses of the church up to date and generous. If you would like to make a special donation for the Food Pantry I encourage you to click on the "Give Now" button located near the top of the page. You will be redirected to our secure online giving site. You may also want to volunteer to serve in the Food Pantry. You can speak with anyone in the Food Pantry to do so or see Sister Joan Coltrane (In the picture is shown at the head of the table, Sister Joan Coltrane, Chair, Plymouth's Food Pantry).Kudos...
Juanita Boyd Cooper shares memories of serving on Wellspring's first search committee for a founding pastor of this New Church Start. She spoke on the occasion of their 16th Anniversary Friends and Family Service on March 25, 2012, in Centerville, Virginia. Juanita was accompanied and transported by Deacon William E. "Buddy" Taylor, Jr. to this event. Previously, the Women's Association of Plymouth presented 25 hymnals of The New Century Hymnal to The Rev. Dr. Jerrold L. Foltz and the Wellspring UCC congregation. .Community Justice Awareness
President Obama recently shared his views on same gender unions, and his comments have raised the discussions to new levels of interaction and conversations. National Public Radio played an interesting discussion of Christianity and the discussions around same gender marriages and you can listen to that broadcast by clicking here.
There is a lot of activity that is going on in regards to Wal-Mart, and this is the latest occurrence where Wal-Mart workers are planning to take a letter signed by Civil Rights leaders to Wal-Mart's annual meeting demanding that they withdraw from lending financial support to right-wing entities like ALEC. You can also sign the petition at the following link:
Sign the Petition to Tell Wal-Mart to Stop! Please consider signing the petition, sending the link to your email list, and posting it on your facebook page.
In the wake of the killing of Trayvon Martin, The Koch company which manufactures paper products is paying for Zimmerman's legal fees because they feel he had the legal right to bare arms and shoot Trayvon. I am asking that people everywhere ban together and pass this information on and consider what you may be doing when purchasing any of the following items: Angel Soft Toilet Paper, Brawny Paper Towel, Dixie Plates, Bowls, Napkins, and Cups, Marci Gras Napkins, and Towels, Quilted Northern Toilet Paper, Soft and Gentile Toilet Paper, Sparkle Napkins, Vanity Fair napkins, and Zero Napkins. Your money may be helping to pay for Zimmerman's attorney fees. Please think before you buy!
President Obama recently shared his views on same gender unions, and his comments have raised the discussions to new levels of interaction and conversations. National Public Radio played an interesting discussion of Christianity and the discussions around same gender marriages and you can listen to that broadcast by clicking here.
There is a lot of activity that is going on in regards to Wal-Mart, and this is the latest occurrence where Wal-Mart workers are planning to take a letter signed by Civil Rights leaders to Wal-Mart's annual meeting demanding that they withdraw from lending financial support to right-wing entities like ALEC. You can also sign the petition at the following link:
Sign the Petition to Tell Wal-Mart to Stop! Please consider signing the petition, sending the link to your email list, and posting it on your facebook page.
In the wake of the killing of Trayvon Martin, The Koch company which manufactures paper products is paying for Zimmerman's legal fees because they feel he had the legal right to bare arms and shoot Trayvon. I am asking that people everywhere ban together and pass this information on and consider what you may be doing when purchasing any of the following items: Angel Soft Toilet Paper, Brawny Paper Towel, Dixie Plates, Bowls, Napkins, and Cups, Marci Gras Napkins, and Towels, Quilted Northern Toilet Paper, Soft and Gentile Toilet Paper, Sparkle Napkins, Vanity Fair napkins, and Zero Napkins. Your money may be helping to pay for Zimmerman's attorney fees. Please think before you buy!
Meetings and Rehearsals Choir Rehearsals Schedules
UBC Choir Rehearsal on May 19, 2012 at 1:30 pm at Peoples Congregational UCC in the Lemuel Haynes Chapel. All choir members are asked to attend. The choir will be singing at the Gaylord Center at the National Harbor on May 23, 2012 for a session at the National Council of Negro Women.
Men of Plymouth…You are cordially invited to the next meeting of the Men's Club Ministry to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m in the Social Hall. Breakfast will be provided. Please make every effort to attend. Your ideas and input are greatly needed.
Men of Plymouth…You are cordially invited to the next meeting of the Men's Club Ministry to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m in the Social Hall. Breakfast will be provided. Please make every effort to attend. Your ideas and input are greatly needed.
The Church Committee will meet on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 7 pm for the purpose of reviewing the budget and referring the budget to the Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation for its review and adoption.
The Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place on Wednesday June 6, 2012 at 7 pm for the purpose of reviewing and adoption of the 2013 budget.
Senior Choir: Wednesdays at 7 pm
Voices of Praise: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel
Upcoming Events
A Gospel Music Tribute to Mothers will be held on this Sunday, May 13th at Urban Eats Cafe 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mt. Rainer, MD., from 2:30 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. Plymouth's own Anita Carson will be one of the singers.
The Youth Choir concert will be held on June 3, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Santuary. Please invite all of your relatives and friends to share in this wonderful experience with us. We are looking forward to seeing you there. A reception will be held in the Social Hall after the concert. Any monetary donations would be gratefully appreciated to help sponsor this event. Should you require any further details, please contact Waveney Brown at 301.651.5185 or Ann Charlotte on 202.255.2101. Thank you.
Bible Study Group Forming! Please join Georgette Small in her home as she will be hosting a bible study on "Staying Full of God." This study is based on the teachings of Andrew Wommack. The study will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. All interested participants should email: gigismall2002@yahoo.com with the subject heading "Full of God" or call 202.726.3228." The goal of this study group is to encourage each other and provide a nurturing environment for brothers and sisters to grow in God's love.
The Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place on Wednesday June 6, 2012 at 7 pm for the purpose of reviewing and adoption of the 2013 budget.
Senior Choir: Wednesdays at 7 pm
Voices of Praise: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel
Upcoming Events
A Gospel Music Tribute to Mothers will be held on this Sunday, May 13th at Urban Eats Cafe 3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mt. Rainer, MD., from 2:30 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. Plymouth's own Anita Carson will be one of the singers.
The Youth Choir concert will be held on June 3, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Santuary. Please invite all of your relatives and friends to share in this wonderful experience with us. We are looking forward to seeing you there. A reception will be held in the Social Hall after the concert. Any monetary donations would be gratefully appreciated to help sponsor this event. Should you require any further details, please contact Waveney Brown at 301.651.5185 or Ann Charlotte on 202.255.2101. Thank you.
Bible Study Group Forming! Please join Georgette Small in her home as she will be hosting a bible study on "Staying Full of God." This study is based on the teachings of Andrew Wommack. The study will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. All interested participants should email: gigismall2002@yahoo.com with the subject heading "Full of God" or call 202.726.3228." The goal of this study group is to encourage each other and provide a nurturing environment for brothers and sisters to grow in God's love.
National Youth Event: Please stay tuned to lend your support for sending a delegation of our teens to the biennial National Youth Event of the United Church of Christ. Parents and guardians, please confirm if your teen will be able to travel to Purdue University in Indiana for the July 10-12 events. Registrations are due by MAY 21st, so we have one more month to gather the first part of our resources for the fees - which include lodging and some meals. If you are willing to assist in any way with sponsorship or involvement in our fundraising efforts, it would be most graciously accepted. Please contact: Brigette Rouson, Youth Director, 202.529.5340 OR 202.421.8414. Be blessed!!
Also, we are still in need of volunteers to serve during the National Youth Event at Purdue University this summer! We need:
1) First Responders to help keep our youth safe. At least 10, but no more than 15 persons are needed.
2) Tai Chi, Aerobic, line dance or Zumba Instructors to teach classes with both the youth participants and with the youth workers.
3) Therapeutic massagers
Please review and share the information from this website: http://www.ucc.org/youth/nye. If you can help us identify folks that would be greatly appreciated. Please send interested names, email addresses and phone numbers to the attention of Barbara Baylor, coordinator for First Responders, (26) at 736-3708 or email baylorb@ucc.org.
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.
Also, we are still in need of volunteers to serve during the National Youth Event at Purdue University this summer! We need:
1) First Responders to help keep our youth safe. At least 10, but no more than 15 persons are needed.
2) Tai Chi, Aerobic, line dance or Zumba Instructors to teach classes with both the youth participants and with the youth workers.
3) Therapeutic massagers
Please review and share the information from this website: http://www.ucc.org/youth/nye. If you can help us identify folks that would be greatly appreciated. Please send interested names, email addresses and phone numbers to the attention of Barbara Baylor, coordinator for First Responders, (26) at 736-3708 or email baylorb@ucc.org.
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 May and June 2012
May 2012
5 - Youth/Junior rehearsal-10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Youth Choir Parent Supporters Meeting 10:30 AM (Library)
Youth Choir Car Wash-12:00-3:00 PM (Parking Lot)
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 (Orelia Room)
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
June 2012
2 - Youth/Choir rehearsal-10:00 AM-11:30 AM
3 - Youth/Junior Choir sing-11:00 AM service
Plymouth Scholarship Awards presented
Youth Choir Anniversary Concert-3:00 PM
Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting-2:00-6:00 PM
9 - Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Sing-A-Long on the National Mall
16 - Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00 PM-3:00 PM
25-29 Vacation Bible School
Plymouth Congregational United Church of ChristPlymouth Congregational United Church of Christ Youth Ministry Calendar of Events May and June 2012
May 2012
5 - Youth/Junior rehearsal-10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Youth Choir Parent Supporters Meeting 10:30 AM (Library)
Youth Choir Car Wash-12:00-3:00 PM (Parking Lot)
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 (Orelia Room)
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
June 2012
2 - Youth/Choir rehearsal-10:00 AM-11:30 AM
3 - Youth/Junior Choir sing-11:00 AM service
Plymouth Scholarship Awards presented
Youth Choir Anniversary Concert-3:00 PM
Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting-2:00-6:00 PM
9 - Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Sing-A-Long on the National Mall
16 - Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00 PM-3:00 PM
25-29 Vacation Bible School
5301 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington District of Columbia 20011
www.plymouth-ucc.org
202.723.5330
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