Here is the latest newsletter from Plymouth Congregational Church of Christ. For those looking for a New Year's Eve Watch Night Service close to home, Plymouth is holding one. See below.
Albrette "Gigi" Ransom
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Trouble viewing this email? Read it onlineDear Gigi Ransom:
The Preacher Speaks
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC
December 27, 2012
Have a Happy and Very Blessed New Year!
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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...End the Year in a Spirit of Generosity!
As we come to the close of another year it is not too late to consider a gift to the church. As a new year is about to begin consider all of the ways that God has brought you through 2012, and that you have weathered whatever storms by the grace of the Lord. The Lord has brought you through, and for some offered new beginnings, such as employment and other milestones such as birthdays. Maybe there has been the arrival of a child or grandchild? Maybe medical issues have been overcome, and if not overcome the ability to deal with them effectively. There have been many good things. Give the glory to God and show God the gratitude by giving to your church.
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).
Worship ServicesJoin us at Plymouth Congregational UCC this Sunday at our 8 am or 11 am worship services. The teaching subject this week is "It All Works Out!"and the scripture lesson is from Luke 2:25-40. Rev. Graylan S. Hagler, Senior Pastor will be preaching.
Mid Week Services are held on Thursdays in the Chapel at 6:30 pm. The Diaconate of Plymouth Church invites you to participate in mid-week service. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Lynwood Harris at 202.251.7297.
Watch-Night Service December 31, 2012 at 10:30 pm
This year we have a exciting and spiritual Watch-Night Service planned. There will be music, dancing, litanies, testimony, prayers and preaching. This is a good way to say bye to the old year as we greet a new one. To enhance our fellowship there will also be a potluck supper served in the social hall prior to service beginning at 9:30 pm.
Also, if you are in need of a ride to the church on New Year's Eve and would like to be picked up by the church van, please call the church office at 202.723.5330.
NEW YEAR'S EVE FELLOWSHIP SUPPER – FLOCK (For Love of Christ's Kingdom), along with Faith United Church of Christ will sponsor the Annual New Year's Eve Fellowship Supper on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Plymouth. The menu will include the traditional southern meal and vegetarian dishes. If you wish to donate a food item (don't forget the dessert), kindly notify Juanita Cooper at (202-635-1957) or e-mailjboydcooper@verizon.net . Bring your dish to the Social Hall no later than 9:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper will begin promptly at 9:30 p.m. Service will begin at 10:30 p.m. Monetary donations are accepted to supplement the budget. Members may specify FLOCK and the amount in the OTHER category of your OFFERING envelope.
THANKS and GRACIAS for your participation in this Ministry of Hospitality!
Sunday School is at 9 am and 11:30 am every Sunday in the Nursery.
Adult Sunday School is 9:30 am every Sunday in the Library.
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.
Prayers...
We ask that you pray for the families of the church who are experiencing health issues with their loved ones at this time. Please pray prayers of thanksgiving as you end the old year and enter into a new one. Please keep our Building Manager, Jimmy Fowler in your prayers. He is in Washington Hospital Center. KeepRhett Lucas in your prayers. Pray for Mary McKinney as she recovers; she is home with her family and can be reached through her daughters. Pray for William Wallace as he continues to recover at home. We continue to also pray for Lydia Chestnut, Florence McDaniels, Donna Weems, Verneda Jackson, Aretha Freedman, and Beatrice Sorrell. Hold them in your prayers. There are certainly others to pray for, and as we pray as a church we know that collective and constant prayers changes things. If there are others, and there surely are, that you want to make us aware of please feel free to do so. Pray without ceasing!
Condolences...
Condolences are also extended to the family of Thomas Bender who passed on Wednesday December 19, 2012. A memorial service is planned after the New Year. Details will be announced when they become known.
Thank You...
The staff at Plymouth Church would like to thank you for your generous gift to us this year. In this time of economic uncertainty we were all very much in awe and humbled. Again, thank you..
Monique Neal , Howard Bracey, Jimmy Fowler, John Hancock, Steven Gales and Nathan Dessaso
Kudos…
Congratulations to Terri Molyneaux for passing the Professional Human Resources (PHR) exam. Way to go Terri!
Wesley Kent Ford has been named the 'Unsung Hero' for volunteering at Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. To read the article from Washington Post Metro Section (Thursday, December 27th) please click here.
On lastSunday December 23rd, we experienced our Sunday School's Christmas Pageant at 10 am and then our Service of Song and Celebration at the 11 am service. We enjoyed the sounds and moods of the Advent-Christmas season. The Service of Song theme, "Precious Jesus" was moving as our choirs took us to higher ground in a celebration of Christmas, and as the choirs sang Rev. Isaac Solomon Lawson narrated scripture complimenting the music. The choirs were spectacular and the service was moving!
On Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2012 at 7 pm we enjoyed Bobby Felder and Friends as he blessed us and the community with a Christmas Jazz Gospel Celebration. Christmas Eve at Plymouth was bright, beautiful, moving and merry! There was a a sing a-long, and voices and music were joined together for a Christmas Eve to be remembered and enjoyed. To see an excerpt of the gala please click here!
On December 8, 2012 Brigette Rouson and LaMar Wilson exchanged Nuptials at Howard Divinity School. Rev. Hagler officiated the wedding.
Faithful Responders to Our Appeal...
We want to thank all who have responded to our year end appeal letter thus far. There are some bold prayers being made and we thank you. Christmas is a wonderful time to give, because our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has abundantly given to us.
These are those who have shared Expressions of Faithfulness.Tremendously BlessedBlessing Seed
Mildred D. Martin
Elois HamlinBlessing of Praise
UNITE HERE Local 25
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 400
Johanna Wood
Kwame Osei ReedBlessing of Knowing
Vashtie Reedy
John J. Ross, Jr.
Claudia Jackson
Julia M. Wesley
Bettye West
Henderson Auto & Service Center, Inc.
Ina Slaughter
Janet MossBlessing of Thankfulness
Mrs. Margaret W. Stewart
Dr. Phyllis N. Braxton
Theodosia Smith
Inez Matthews
Quantina Samuels
Jessie and Roy Morgan
Margo D. Pinson
Lydia M. Chestnut
Darrell T. Holloman
William Powell
Clarence Hammett, Jr.
June Taylor
Giving Opportunity
The Board of Christian Education invites you to support LaSalle-Backus Education Campus (EC) through the Giant A + School Rewards Program for students. Please register you Giant Bonus Card at www.giantfood.com/aplus and select school number 00130 (the school is listed as Jessie LaSalle Elementary School). Whenever you shop in Giant and use your Giant Bonus Card between now and March 28, 2013, LaSalle-Backus EC will earn points. These points will be converted into cash that the school can use towards its educational needs.Meetings and Choir Rehearsals Schedules
Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Choir Room.
Voices of Praise will rehearse on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.
The Youth and Junior Choir will rehearse every Saturday from 3 pm until 5 pm.
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC)
Youth Ministry Calendar of Events January 2013
Sunday School-Every Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Junior/Youth Choir rehearsal-Every Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM
1st High School Seniors complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
6th Junior/Youth Choir sing-11:00 AM service
Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
19th Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PMHappening Now!Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
Plymouth's Girl Scout Troop # 629 is recruiting Adult Volunteers as well as Girls. Our regular meetings are held on the first Sunday and third Saturday of the month from September through June. For information, please contact Mrs. Cheryl Sims, at 301.847.9851 or ladybirdc56@verizon.net.
Computer classes will resume after the New Year. Peace and Blessings, Susan Melifonwu, iSci Technologies, LLC
Office phone: 202.907.6265 or smelifonwu@iscitech.net.
Byte Back is offering information sessions on Enterprise DC, a program sponsored in conjunction with the D.C. Department of Employment Services (DOES), Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This free program is to help DC residents interested in starting new businesses. O rientation sessions are held at the Byte Back offices at 815 Monroe Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017. If you are interested in attending please call (202) 529-3395 or email info@byteback.org to reserve a space. Thank you. Terri Molyneaux
Upcoming Events...
5301 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington District of Columbia 20011
www.plymouth-ucc.org
202.723.5330
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