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Albrette "Gigi" Ransom
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Albrette "Gigi" Ransom
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From: Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ <plymouthcongregational@yahoo.com>
To: Gigi Ransom <gigifor5c12@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 4:57 AM
Subject: Newsletter June 29, 2012
From: Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ <plymouthcongregational@yahoo.com>
To: Gigi Ransom <gigifor5c12@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 4:57 AM
Subject: Newsletter June 29, 2012
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Dear Gigi Ransom:The Preacher Speaks
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC
June 29, 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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Condolences...
Condolences are extended to Terri Molyneaux upon the death of her cousin, Melodye Giovanni. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in New Jersey. Terri would like thank Plymouth Church members and friends for all of the prayers, calls, support and well wishes rendered.
Condolences are also extended to Emmanuel Ockiya upon the death of his sister, Tammy Ockiya. A wake is planned for Friday, July 6, 2012 at 7 pm at Plymouth. The following day, Saturday, July 7, 2012 Services will be held with visitation from 9 am until 10 am followed by the funeral services at 10 am.
This past Sunday, June 24 the Love in Action HIV/AIDS Ministry in partnership with Community Education Group (CEG) hosted an HIV Testing Event in honor of National HIV/Testing Day. CEG provided the mobile testing van that was present in the church's parking lot from 10 am until 2 pm. Church members, visitors and community residents were encouraged to "Take the Test." Despite the heat, 27 people came out and got a confidential HIV test. Of the 27 participants, there were 17 women and 10 men ranging in ages from 18-84. The event was covered by Pulitzer Prize winning photo-journalist, Nikki Kahn and award winning journalist, Hamil Harris; both from the click here.
The Mayor's Interfaith Council, of which Rev. Graylan S. Hagler is a member, held a prayer breakfast at which the Mayor Vincent Gray attended, and The Rev. Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain to the U.S. Senate gave the message of the morning. Read The Washington Informer story here.
..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!
This past Sunday, June 24 the Love in Action HIV/AIDS Ministry in partnership with Community Education Group (CEG) hosted an HIV Testing Event in honor of National HIV/Testing Day. CEG provided the mobile testing van that was present in the church's parking lot from 10 am until 2 pm. Church members, visitors and community residents were encouraged to "Take the Test." Despite the heat, 27 people came out and got a confidential HIV test. Of the 27 participants, there were 17 women and 10 men ranging in ages from 18-84. The event was covered by Pulitzer Prize winning photo-journalist, Nikki Kahn and award winning journalist, Hamil Harris; both from the click here. The Mayor's Interfaith Council, of which Rev. Graylan S. Hagler is a member, held a prayer breakfast at which the Mayor Vincent Gray attended, and The Rev. Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain to the U.S. Senate gave the message of the morning. Read The Washington Informer story here.
..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!
Please Note: Beginning on Sunday July 15, 2012 Plymouth will ONLY have ONE Service for the duration of the summer. Beginning on July 15 instead of having a service at 8 am and then at 11 am, there will only be ONE Service at 10 am. This schedule shall continue through Labor Day. Join us at Plymouth Congregational UCC on Sundays in Worship at 8 am and 11 am. The teaching subject this week is "Interrupted Mission" and the scripture is lesson is from Mark 5.21-43. Rev. Graylan S. Hagler our Senior Pastor will be preaching.
At Plymouth: All youth attending Sunday School are asked to meet in the Nursery. 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.
If anyone has the spirit and resources to "Adopt a Bill," please contact one of the members of the Trustee Board. You may pay the bill on a one time basis, monthly basis or whatever your spirit guides you to do. We appreciate any and all donations. These donations will be tax deductible. Please see Trustee expense sheets in the narthex!
Meetings and Rehearsals Choir Rehearsals Schedules
Senior Choir: Wednesdays at 7 pm
Voices of Praise: Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Chapel
Thank You...
"A SPECIAL THANK YOU"...Andre and Lori Williams, members of Plymouth, would like to thank everyone for all of the love and support displayed during our Adoption Process!!! The "Adoption Raffle/Fundraiser", which was held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Plymouth, was such a joyous and exciting time in our lives, and we are so happy to have had Plymouth Church as part of it!! We especially thank Rev. Graylan Hagler, Ms. Diane Whitt, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Taylor, Ms. Wilmatine Slaughter, Mr. John Ross, Ms. Monique Neal and Mr. Ernest Hargrove for their continued love and friendship always Love, Andre and Lori
Meetings and Rehearsals Choir Rehearsals Schedules
Senior Choir: Wednesdays at 7 pm
Voices of Praise: Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Chapel
Thank You...
"A SPECIAL THANK YOU"...Andre and Lori Williams, members of Plymouth, would like to thank everyone for all of the love and support displayed during our Adoption Process!!! The "Adoption Raffle/Fundraiser", which was held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Plymouth, was such a joyous and exciting time in our lives, and we are so happy to have had Plymouth Church as part of it!! We especially thank Rev. Graylan Hagler, Ms. Diane Whitt, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Taylor, Ms. Wilmatine Slaughter, Mr. John Ross, Ms. Monique Neal and Mr. Ernest Hargrove for their continued love and friendship always Love, Andre and Lori
Contact Update!
We are in the process of updating the church roster, e-newsletter and contact information to ensure we have your current home, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers for you. Please fill out an index card located at the back of pews if you have recently moved, if the church doesn't have or you have changed your email address, or if you have a new home or cell phone number. Please update your information today and place it in the offering basket! Please print all information clearly-especially email addresses. If you have questions, please see Rev. Carolyn L. Boyd or call her at the church office at 202.723.5330. Thank-you!
Happening Now!!!
We are in the process of updating the church roster, e-newsletter and contact information to ensure we have your current home, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers for you. Please fill out an index card located at the back of pews if you have recently moved, if the church doesn't have or you have changed your email address, or if you have a new home or cell phone number. Please update your information today and place it in the offering basket! Please print all information clearly-especially email addresses. If you have questions, please see Rev. Carolyn L. Boyd or call her at the church office at 202.723.5330. Thank-you!
Happening Now!!!
Upcoming Events
Also, Plymouth Church's Love in Action HIV & AIDS Ministry is pleased to present "Hope and Healing: Conversations with Canon Gideon Byamugisha" on Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 1:15 pm to 3:30 pm at Plymouth Church. In solidarity with the many individuals, activists, advocates, community groups, non-governmental and faith- based organizations, we welcome the 2012 International AIDS Conference to Washington DC.
Canon Gideon Byamugisha is an ordained priest in the Church of Uganda. In 1992, he became the first African religious leader to openly declare his HIV-positive status. He has since devoted his life to an AIDS ministry, which has taken him to over 40 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and many other parts of the world. Gideon is driven by a passion for the dignity and rights of all people; especially those marginalized, stigmatized and discriminated against because of their HIV-positive status.
This event will be an afternoon filled with live music, fruitful discussion, hope, healing and empowerment. We invite our church family, friends and members of our surrounding community to support this spiritually powerful event. We will offer on-site HIV testing and counseling. All counseling and test results are private and confidential. For more information contact Sharron Tendai at Sharon.tendai@gmail.com or call 202.681.0180. See flyer below
VOLUNTEERS are needed to prepare and serve coffee after the 11 a.m. service. Some of you have spoken to the Radical Hospitality Ministry about serving coffee after 11 a.m., we would love for that to happen. Generally, we hold a coffee/fellowship hour in the lower hall each Sunday except when Communion is served or there is a bake sale. Please contact Wilmatine Slaughter or Levern Allen if you want to provide some Radical Hospitality after the 11 a.m. service.
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.
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.
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
Youth Calendar for June 2012
Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 am and 11:30 am
July 2012
1st -7th Potomac Association Youth Summer Mission Experience-Pendleton County, Franklin, West Virginia
10th -13th UCC National Youth Event-Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
11th Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting: 6 -8 pm
13th - 15th Plymouth IYCJ Interns Retreat
Plymouth Congregational United Church of ChristYouth Calendar for June 2012
Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 am and 11:30 am
July 2012
1st -7th Potomac Association Youth Summer Mission Experience-Pendleton County, Franklin, West Virginia
10th -13th UCC National Youth Event-Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
11th Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting: 6 -8 pm
13th - 15th Plymouth IYCJ Interns Retreat
5301 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington District of Columbia 20011
www.plymouth-ucc.org
202.723.5330
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