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 AM Upper Room - 10:35 AM

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) Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

Associate Minister

Rev. Anne Schaefer

Interim Senior Minister

Rev. Linda Cochran

Assistant Minister July 2, 2017 Teaching Discipleship: Matthew

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The Lord’s day in Worship

at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI

PRELUDE “Adagio for Strings” S. Barber

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*CALL TO WORSHIP

*HYMN NO. 335 “Christ the Eternal Lord”

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OPENING PRAYER

CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Holy God, we admit to You that all is not right - in our hearts and in

our world, We look to the darkness and not to the light. We look for what is broken, and not at what is being mended. We look to criticize and not to praise. We look at ourselves and not to You. Turn us around so that we look at the possibility, at hope, at promise, at grace, at healing, at love. This we pray in the strong name of Jesus. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

RESPONSIVE SONG NO. 349 “Seek Ye First”

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you;

Allelu, alleluia! Ask, and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find, knock, and the door shall be

opened unto you; Allelu, alleluia!

SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 9:9-13

CHILDRENS TIME

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 (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 “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” arr. E. Broughton

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

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN NO. 433 “O Christ the Same”

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SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 5:17-19

SERMON Teaching Discipleship: Matthew Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) FPCP Vision Statement 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.

*HYMN NO. 344 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

*THE CHARGE

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Battle Hymn Of the Republic” arr. L. Smith *All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated

Worship Schedule July 2017

Teaching Discipleship *indicates communion

Sanctuary July 9 Teaching Discipleship: Nathanial/ Bartholomew & Phillip Rev. Schaefer preaching, Cindy Jones, soloist July 16* Anniversary Sunday, Communion Sunday, New Member Sunday Teaching Discipleship: Thomas Rev. Schaefer preaching, Chancel Choir July 23 VBS Sunday “Maker Fun Factory” July 30 Teaching Discipleship: Judas & Matthias Rev. Campbell preaching, Shannon Abernathy, soloist

Upper Room Bekah Greenman Worship Leader July 9 Teaching Discipleship: Nathanial/ Bartholomew & Phillip Rev. Schaefer preaching July 16* Anniversary Sunday, Communion Sunday, New Member Sunday Teaching Discipleship: Thomas Rev. Schaefer preaching July 23 Rev. Cochran preaching July 30 Teaching Discipleship: Judas & Matthias Rev. Campbell preaching

News from the Self Study Committee

On behalf of the Church Self Study Committee, we’d like to thank you all for your participation thus far in our information gathering via our post card surveys. We will be participating in another post card survey on Sunday, July 16, 2017, when you will be asked to “List up to 5 desirable traits of a new senior pastor”. The information we gather will be helpful for the Pastoral Nominating Committee and for potential Senior Pastor candidates. God’s Blessings, The Self Study Committee

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Today’s Music Opening Praise: “Your Grace Is Enough” “What A Beautiful Name”

Offering Praise: “Redeemed”

Closing Praise: “All Who Are Thirsty “In Christ Alone”

Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM

Teaching Discipleship: Matthew

Ushers this morning : Heidi & George Herr

Service Leader: Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

Worship Leader: Bekah Greenman

Worship Team: Sarah Campbell, Acoustic Guitar

Today’s Service Elements

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 9:9-13 and Matthew 5:17-19

Sermon: Teaching Discipleship: Matthew

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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS

Barb Mason Cal Mason

Nancy Morman Bryn Gerich Renaldi

Patti Wert Sharon Winkler

Family & Friends of Members

To the family of Bev Girard, whose father, Charles Terrill, passed away on May 31, 2017

To the family of Dana Pedersen, who passed away on May 28, 2017

To the family of Sandy Stojkovski, whose mother, Joan Postell, passed away on May 25, 2017

Praise & Thanksgiving

Mtenthera/Plymouth Partnership: Please pray that organization, resources and teachers

are put in place to continue ongoing Bible training, Farming God's Way and Village Savings & Loan programs within the church.

Please pray that preschools continue to be managed carefully and faithfully and that more and more of the schools become self-sustaining.

Please pray that Anji Martin's visit continues joyfully, safely and fruitfully as she completes her university project.

Church Wide Concerns

Our Deacons of the Day are: Kathleen Meldrum and Patti Devine Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Betty Detter, Brian Detter, Audrey Williams and Joann Oldham

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 prayerlist@fpcp.net. Names are only left in the bulletin for 3 weeks unless you call again or the office is aware of the

circumstances.

Kelly Van Such

Tyler Gillespie, son of Tom Gillespie

Che Che Moore, former employee and friend of FPCP

Sage Wilder, nephew of Kurt Wilder

Leah Marchand, friend of Jen Van Hala

Peggy Miller, mother of Ervin Miller

Donna Corey, sister-in-law of Kay Bruner

Robert Chute, father of Larry Chute

Melissa Heck, friend of Anne Sherwood

Ervin “Paul” Miller, father of Ervin Miller

Kim Strube Scartelli, daughter of Jan Strube

Please continue to pray for our family & friends serving in the Military.

Our Sympathies

6.18.17 Prayers of praise and thanksgiving for the baptism of Callie Ann Jarmusevich, daughter of Robert and Jennifer Jarmusevich, who was born on December 15, 2015.

Members

Jean Bacheldor Lisa Benages Clara Camp Nancy Camp

Luvy Corrigan Sally Evans

Bucky Farrow Lindsey Jones Betty Morrow

Dave Richards Beth Walch

The flowers today are given to the GLORY OF GOD and In loving memory of … And in honor of our loved ones, by Clara Camp.

Cynthia Alexander Ralph Bonser Nancy Forsyth

Elizabeth Gribble Meera Martin Don Morgan

Members Receiving Long-term Care

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Deacons: Katherine Gotshall grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. After graduation from Albion College, she worked for a

Canadian news service in Paris, France. She recently returned to Plymouth and is assisting her mother after living for over thirty years in the Gramercy Park area of New York City. She worked as a real estate broker and as a lay leader, facilitating retreats in mansions along the Hudson River for Marble Collegiate Church. She joined First Presbyterian Church on March 26, 2017.

Orlean Heidel is mom to 3 grown up children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She has been attending Tuesday and Sunday bible study classes for several years, and has served on the Session Stewardship Committee (which she is still serving on). Her years at FPCP have enriched her faith and life through the wonderful fellowship that she has received here.

Julie Kammeraad lives in Plymouth with her husband Bryan and sons Oliver and Stu. They joined the church in 2005 and apparently time flies, because it is hard for her to believe she began her first term as a deacon when her now 11-year old was an infant. Julie has had the pleasure to be involved with the Bridge/Logos Board, teaching Sunday school and Bridge classes, VBS, AMP and evening bible studies, young family small group, and the 175th Anniversary Celebration committee. She looks forward to the opportunity to serve with the Board of Deacons again.

Steve Marulis has been married for 46 years to Sandy. He worked in engineering at Ford for 30 years and after retiring, Steve and Sandy bought the Michigan Made store and ran it for 10 years. They have lived in Plymouth for 45 years and are one mile from FPCP. Their children are Lori, Ryan and Debbie, all married, and they have three grandchildren. Steve is active with the B&G group. Steve also ushers once per month in the Sanctuary. They have been members of FPCP for four years, and Steve looks forward to the opportunity of further serving church and community as a Deacon.

Scott Modrzejewski Martha Schryer is thrilled to serve her church as a Deacon. Her son Paul served as a Deacon four years ago,

and her husband Richard, who passed away in 2015, served as an Elder. Martha was baptized and grew up here at FPCP, where her parents, Carl and Margaret Wall, were longtime members. Martha has lived in the City of Plymouth for 40 years, where she raised her children Paul, married to Julie, and Laura, married to Christian. Each has two children. Martha has taught Sunday School, helped with VBS, sung in the choir and participated in many bible studies. She looks forward to giving back to the church that has meant so much to her.

Welcome New Elders & Deacons: Elders:

Susan Hagen grew up attending a small Presbyterian church in North Carolina (same denomination, different accents.) Her husband Mike and daughter Katie and Susan have been members of FPCP since 1994. Mike and Susan live in Canton, and Katie now lives near Minneapolis/St. Paul. Susan works as a chemist at the University of Michigan and teaches part-time at Washtenaw Community College. Since joining the church, Susan has been a Sunday school teacher, a Deacon, and an Elder (where she served as Clerk); Susan and Mike have also been regular ushers for over 20 years. Susan is excited and honored to serve again as an Elder.

Bonnie Hall lives in Novi with husband Brian, and kids Emily, Abby, Mitch and Nate. She has been a Sunday School teacher for 20 years, 15 here at FPCP. She has also served as a Deacon; Deacon’s Treasurer and served on the Finance Committee. Bonnie is a lifelong Presbyterian, joining FPCP in 1998.

Bill Harsha was born and raised in Plymouth, and FPCP is the only church he has ever known. Following graduation from The University of Michigan, he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and has been practicing law for 30 years. He and his wife Tami (a former choir member) live in Livonia and have a son, Kyler, and a daughter, Kayla. Bill has been a member of FPCP for 40 years and is looking forward to serving the congregation and church that have given him so much.

Kendra Hollingsworth Gwyn Jones Curt Rager has been a member of FPCP since 2001 when he, wife Tami and their 2 sons, Ryan and Evan,

joined the church. Curt and Tami have been active in Logo’s/The Bridge since joining the church and currently lead the high school Oasis program. He was ordained as an Elder in 2006 serving on the Stewardship Committee for 3 years. Curt has been on NIMC since 2009, was part of the PNC for Pastor Linda’s search, and is currently on the Self-Study Committee. He has also been active in Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study and Early Word. He and Tami moved into downtown Plymouth in 2016.

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Want FPCP News in your Inbox? Never miss out on important FPCP information again! Emails are sent out every Friday morning providing info on the upcoming Sunday services and other noteworthy activities for the week. If you aren’t on the mailing list and would like to be, we encourage you to sign up online at www.fpcp.net. Find the box titled: Subscribe to our mailing list and simply type in your email address and hit [RETURN] to sign up. You will receive a confirmation email, followed by a newsletter the following Friday. NOTE: If you’re already receiving the Friday email, there is no need to re-subscribe.

Per Capita The first quarter has come to a close and the church has received $3,364 towards our 2017 Per Capita assessment of $29,898 ($26 per member). The Per Capita assessment is paid directly from our operating budget. By designating special funds towards this assessment, the church is able to devote more attention

to committee programs. Thank you from the Finance Committee.

News & Announcements

The Presbyterian Thrift Shop is once again expanding! We will now be leasing the entire building at 331 North Main, which will increase our square footage from approximately 5,000 square feet to 9,000 square feet. The 70 plus volunteers from FPCP and the community have been so instrumental in our continuing growth in support of mission work (coupled with the increase in donations) that our expansion is possible. We are confident that the increased retail and storage space will enable our revenue to continue its upward trajectory. We encourage you to all stop by and check out what we believe is the best shopping opportunity in Plymouth!

Inside Story about Floral Arrangements for

Sanctuary Worship Services

Members and friends contribute floral arrangements for sanctuary worship services in order to celebrate special dates or events in their lives. If you would

like to donate a floral arrangement to remember a loved one at the time of a birthday, or to commemorate a graduation or a wedding anniversary, for example, we’d love to help make this happen.

Requests for special blooms or floral arrangement colors are always honored. To contribute a floral arrangement for a worship service in our church sanctuary, please contact Nancy White:

nancyjwhite@comcast.net 734-453-1044

Two floral arrangements are created for sanctuary worship services each week; the florist currently changes $25 for

each bouquet of seasonal flowers. Thank you!

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Planning ahead for Sunday School: July 9 - Summer Club - volunteers needed!

July 16 - Anniversary Sunday, Summer Club - volunteers needed!

July 23 - VBS Sunday - No Summer Club!

SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS NO Summer Club today

Children should remain in worship

Path (Sunday School) News

VBS News VBS Registration is live at www.fpcp.net

Volunteers can sign up online too: http://bit.ly/2pyp0QY Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Please plan to attend if you are volunteering!

Wanted: A fun-loving leader for VBS outdoor games! You will have lots of help and support in planning and organizing! Please contact Anne Sherwood for more information!vbs@fpcp.net

Watch for updates - we resume in July!

The Mission Trip Team is back from a successful trip!

Youth Ministry News

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2017

San Francisco Mission Trip

Thank you for your support, prayers and

encouragement

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Presbyterian Women

Presbyterians for Earth Care "Battery Recycling"

Our next collection date will be Sunday, July 2nd. Look for the collection bin in the Narthex.

There is also no longer a collection box in the basement due to safety reasons. Please do not leave batteries there. Thank you.

First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth is Certified as a National PCUSA Earth Care Congregation

First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth (FPCP) was certified as an Earth Care Congregation by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Environmental Ministries through February 2018. This honor speaks to the great commitment that FPCP has to caring for God’s earth. To become an Earth Care Congregation, this congregation affirmed the Earth Care Pledge to integrate environmental practices and thinking into all facets of its church life and completed projects and activities in the fields of worship, education, facilities, and outreach. The Earth Care Congregation certification is designed to recognize churches that make the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden. “It is exciting that FPCP is dedicated to intentional care of God’s earth. The congregation’s activities and commitment will inspire others to respond intentionally to God’s call to care for the earth,” says Jessica Maudlin, Associate for Sustainable Living and Earth Care Concerns for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Earth Care Congregations program was started in 2010 by PC (U.S.A.) Environmental Ministries. The goal of the program is to inspire churches to care for God’s earth in a holistic way, through integrating earth care into all of their church life. The Earth Care Congregation certification honors churches that make that commitment and encourages others to follow their example. For more information on the Earth Care Congregations program visit www.pcusa.org/earthcarecongregations.

~ Good Coffee for a Good Cause ~

The Presbyterian Coffee Project offers a special link between congregations and communities around the world. Churches can now reach out to neighbors overseas not only with the prayers and offerings we give, but with the goods and products we purchase. A warm cup of coffee (or tea) in our hands is perhaps the most tangible daily connection we have with farmers around the world. It represents warmth, hospitality, fellowship, hard work and life’s pleasures both fine and simple. Buying fair trade through the Presbyterian Coffee Project ensures that more of the money we spend on coffee reaches the hardworking farmers who actually grow it.

You will have the opportunity to purchase this coffee and tea TODAY

between and after services. We have a variety of coffees and teas to choose from including decaf, ground and whole bean. COME TRY OUR NEW FLAVORS!!!!

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This Week at Our Church

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Did you know...… “Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light”? (2Cor.11:14) What does this

mean? It means Satan and his demons are out there telling lies and pulling people away from God’s truth. It started in the Garden of Eden. Paul saw this happening in the Church at Corinth. They were being misled by false teaching. Do you think that’s still happening today? Learn more; join a Bible Study! Lord, I know you a little; I want to know you more. Amen.

Sunday, July 2 - 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO Summer Club 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, NO Summer Club Monday, July 3 Tuesday, July 4 - 4th of July Holiday The Church will be closed in observance of the holiday Wednesday, July 5 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 10:00 a.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 11:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer and Meeting, Hearth Room Thursday, July 6 9:30 a.m. - American Sewing Guild, Dining Room Friday, July 7 - Church offices close at 1:00 PM NOTE: Art in the Park Parking Fundraiser 1:00 p.m. - Contemporary Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall Saturday, July 8 NOTE: Art in the Park Parking Fundraiser 7:00 p.m. - Vow Renewal, Sanctuary Sunday, July 9 - NOTE: Art in the Park Parking Fundraiser 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, Summer Club 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service (NO Summer Club) 11:30 a.m. - VBS Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH

First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth

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 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 Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step - Domestic Violence Shelter Flint Child Health Fund Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives

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

Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Compassion International Sponsoring Children Kids Against Hunger PW Least Coin Malawi Matters Malawi Hunger Relief 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 Church Pews Eyeglasses PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Veritas College, Malawi Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment

Hope Medical Center Kingdom Builders - Pontiac Northville Civic Concern Pearls of Great Price Coalition (Human Trafficking) Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center

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First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net

Anne Schaefer - Interim Senior Minister

anneschaefer@fpcp.net; ext.112

Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. emilycampbell@fpcp.net; ext.113

Linda Cochran - Asst. Min. for Family Development

lindacochran@fpcp.net; ext. 117

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 Business Manager 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

Bekah Greenman, Upper Room & Youth Music Director

bekahgreenman@fpcp.net

Susan C. Scott Organist

Sharon K. Smith

Accompanist

OUR STAFF

Ministry Administrative Music