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 and 10:30 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.

Rev. Anne Schaefer

Interim Senior Minister

Rev. Linda Cochran

Assistant Minister

October 1, 2017 The Psalms: Psalm 22 & 13 World Communion Sunday

Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

Associate Minister

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The Lord’s day in Worship

at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI

PRELUDE “Improvisation on a Kyrie” L. Smith

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHILDREN DISMISSED TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Leader: We open the window of our sacred hearts, People: that connects us one to another. Leader: We open the window on our community, People: ready to be set free to love and live for justice. Leader: We open the window on the world, People: and recognize the Spirit of God in all creation. Let us worship the Living God with our hearts, minds, and bodies!

*OPENING PRAYER

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 561 “Christ for the World! We Sing”

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CHORAL ANTHEM “All Hail the Power” arr. Mark Hayes

Chancel Choir

CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)

Almighty God, from the ends of the earth you have gathered us around Christ’s Holy Table. Forgive our separate ways. Forgive everything that keeps us apart; the prides that prevent our proper reunion. O God, have mercy on your church, troubled and divided. Renew in us true unity of purpose, so that we may break bread together, and with one voice, praise Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Silence for personal confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

SONG OF RESPONSE NO. 88 ““Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” Lord, I lift your name on high, Lord, I love to sing your praises. I’m so glad you’re in my life, I’m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift your name on high.

SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 22

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 (9:00) “Come Unto Him” Lee & Susan Dengler

Chancel Choir

(10:30) “Voluntary” G. Oldroyd

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

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+++ SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 13

SERMON “Psalm 22 & 13” Rev. Anne Schaefer

*COMMUNION HYMN NO. 695 “As We Gather at Your Table”

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SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

INVITATION: (All who love the Lord Jesus Christ and would be His faithful disciples, including baptized children, are invited to His table.)

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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.

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Worship Schedule October 2017 The Psalms

*indicates communion

Sanctuary Oct. 8 Gospel Concert: Chancel Choir, Fifth Season, Men’s Quartet, Kimberly Swan Oct. 15 The Psalms: Psalms 107 Rev. Anne Schaefer, Joyful Ringers Oct. 22 The Psalms: Psalm 46, Hussein Latif, Chancel Choir Oct. 29 Reformation Sunday - 500th Anniversary Children’s Bible Distribution, New Member The Psalms: Psalm 78, Rev. Anne Schaefer, Chancel Choir, Trumpet Trio

Upper Room Bekah Greenman, Worship Leader Oct. 8 The Psalms: Psalm 100 & 150 Rev. Cochran preaching Oct. 15 The Psalms: Psalm 107 Rev. Campbell preaching Oct. 22 The Psalms: Psalm 46 Hussein Latif preaching Oct. 29 Reformation Sunday - 500th Anniversary The Psalms: Psalm 78 Rev. Campbell preaching

COMMUNION MUSIC “Serenade” Schubert

Emily Thompson, Cellist

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FPCP Vision Statement (sung)

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. We are a family of faith.

*CLOSING HYMN NO. 366 “And Can It Be” *THE CHARGE *BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “March From Two Oratorios” G. Handel *All who are able are invited to stand

+++Please be seated

Next Week:

We will be looking at Psalms 100 & 150 on Sunday. We encourage you to take time this week to open up your Bible and pray, read or meditate through Psalms 100 & 150. As one family, let us dive deeper into our relationship with Christ as we study these songs known as the Psalms together.

There is a congregational meeting at 10:00 a.m. today in the Sanctuary for the purpose of electing Elders and Deacons.

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Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM

The Psalms: Psalms 22 & 13

Service Leader: Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

Worship Leader: Bekah Greenman

Ushers this morning : George & Heidi Herr

Worship Team: Sarah Campbell, Acoustic Guitar Kate Koppin, Vocals

Today’s Service Elements

Opening Praise: “Everlasting God”

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 13:1-2, Psalm 22: 1-2, 11-18

Sermon: “Act One”

Offering Praise: “Need You Now (How Many Times)”

Second Scripture Lesson: Psalm 13:5-6, Psalm 22:22-31

Sermon: “Act Two”

Communion

Communion Praise: “Praise You In This Storm”

Closing Praise: “Good Good Father” “Jesus Messiah”

*children will be dismissed for Sunday School immediately following welcome and announcements

Next Week: We will be looking at Psalms 100 & 150. We encourage you to take time this week to open up your Bible and pray, read or meditate through Psalms 22 & 13. As one family, let us dive deeper into our relationship with Christ as we study these songs known as the Psalms together.

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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS

Barb Mason Cal Mason

Nancy Morman Bryn Gerich Renaldi

Patti Wert Sharon Winkler

Family & Friends of Members

To Otto Dobos and family, whose sister, Liz (Dobos) Bonner, passed away September 17, 2017

To the family of Dale Hicks, whose mother, Patricia Hicks, passed away September 1, 2017

To the family of Brenda Aulinskis, whose father in law, Robert Aulinskis, passed away on August 21, 2017

Members

Praise & Thanksgiving

Please pray for God's mercy on us all, as powerful weather systems cause destruction, death and injury. Please pray that all FPCP members will gladly demonstrate compassion and generosity to all those whose lives are impacted by these severe weather events. Please guide all who are charged with rescue and relief efforts to work diligently and faithfully to best use the resources they are entrusted with to ease the suffering of storm victims.

Church Wide Concerns

Our Deacons of the Day are: Scott Modrzejewski & Julie Kammeraad Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Elizabeth Detter, Brian Detter, John Roose and Linda Luke

Our Ushers at 10:30 are: Jack & Kiki Farrow 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.

Faye Foren, mother-in-law of Denise Stewart

Melissa Heck, friend of Anne Sherwood

Mike Corey, brother of Kay Bruner

Carol Ryder, sister-in-law of Steve & Sandy Marulis

Maria Miller, friend of Louise Hinkson

Donna Corey, sister-in-law of Kay Bruner

Dave Terrill, brother of Bev Girard

Kelly Van Such

Sage Wilder, nephew of Kurt Wilder

Peggy Miller, mother of Ervin Miller

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

Thank you to my church family for your prayers and concern. Special thanks to my Bridge family for sending flowers. Your support and prayers are very much appreciated. Love, Cathy McKinstry

Luvy Corrigan Zachary Danke

Don Dodge Sally Evans John Harper

Lindsey Jones Cathy McKinstry

Betty Morrow Kevin Mullen Larry Place

Dave Richards Lila Vincent Beth Walch Vic Whipple

The flowers today are given to the GLORY OF GOD and… In loving memory of Dorothy M. Smith and in recognition of her October 3 birthday, by her son

Lary and Barbara Smith, and… In honor of our loved ones, by Curt and

Tami Rager and family.

Cynthia Alexander Harve Bock

Ralph Bonser Elizabeth Gribble

Meera Martin Don Morgan

Members Receiving Long-term Care

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Family Ministry News

SUNDAY SCHOOL Children begin in worship today and will return for Communion.

October 8 - Sunday School, Children PreK-5 begin in worship, children can be picked up in classrooms.

October 15 - Sunday School, THIRD SUNDAY SING

October 22 - Sunday School, Children PreK-5 begin in worship, children can be picked up in classrooms.

October 29 - Reformation Sunday, Sunday School, Children PreK-5 begin in worship, pick up in classrooms - Distribution of 2nd grade bibles

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AND 10:30 Fall 2017

Second Grade Bible Presentation

It is that time of year once again when the church will be presenting Bibles to all 2nd graders or to anyone who did not

receive a Bible when they were in 2nd grade. Each Bible comes engraved with the name of the child on the

cover, and we need the parent’s help to make this happen. If your child will be receiving a Bible, please email

DarleneMaginley@fpcp.net with your child’s first, middle and last names so that we may have the engraving done with

the correct spelling of your child’s name. We will need to have this information no later than Sunday, October 8, 2017.

Presentation of the Bibles will occur on Reformation Sunday, October 29th.

CLUB 45 A new addition to our Family Ministry will be Club 45. Those who are in 4

th and 5

th grade

will be invited to attend special fun events as well as share in Mission Projects.

OUR FIRST meeting is Sunday, Oct 22 here at church from 11:45- 1:15. Join us for a

FALL FUN FEST!

BRIDGE

October 4th The Bridge Rocks

Mission this month is: Hurricane Relief Dinner is from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. and programming is from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Registration forms are available in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Lisa Williams at bridge@fpcp.net

FPCP Youth Ministry: Join us as we engage in worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth on Sunday mornings at 10:30. MIDDLE SCHOOL: We also meet on Wednesday evening from 6:15-7:30 (optional dinner at 5:45) as we navigate life and middle school together. HIGH SCHOOL: New, starting this year, we are launching High School Life Groups throughout the week; Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday nights at various locations. Life Groups are small groups taken to the next level. Students will engage in the study of God’s Word as the core, but experience relationships with other peers and Life Group leaders in a community that is encouraged to experience life together. Check out our website for more details: fpcp.net/youth

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Presbyterian Women

Deacons

FPCP Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday Oct 8, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Choose to stand out by donating blood and help save a life Have you or has someone you know had surgery or a serious illness? Times of natural disasters (Harvey, Irma) escalate the need for blood. You can sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code = fpcp Blood donors can now save time by answering the required health history questions online (the day of the blood drive) at www.redcrossblood.org Questions? Call Diane Risko, Red Cross Account Manager at 313-549-7052

Local Mission One in every 4 children in foster care become incarcerated. One in every 3 become homeless. Can you help the 13,000 children currently living in foster care in Michigan? Faith Coalition Community (F.C.C.) will now be holding their 3 meetings a year at FPCP. Monday, Oct 16, 2017, 6:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Western Wayne/Oakland County FCC will focus on "What Unconditional Love Looks Like". Heather Grasl, Former Director of the New Foster Care, will share new aspects of foster care and new ways we can better offer wrap-around support for foster and adoptive parents, as well as for youth who are aging out of the Foster Care System. Contact: Peggy Fisher-Kmieciak, pfk75@hotmail.com; or Sheila Henderson, rjsah@sbcglobal.net for further information.

~ 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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October Caregivers' Support Group Meeting Members of the congregation and friends are welcome to attend the guest speaker portion of the October 9th Caregivers' Support Group meeting which will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Planning for the threat of long-term care will be the topic of a presentation entitled, "The Top 10 Mistakes that Disqualify People From Medicaid/VA Benefits." Our speaker, Norman (Gene) Richards, is an elder law attorney who grew up in West Africa as the child of missionaries and is a member of Ward Presbyterian Church.

News & Announcements

RECOMMENDATION FOR PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE

In making a recommendation, below are some guidelines the Church Nominating Committee will use: -One member of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) should be an Elder currently on Session - Ideally a member of the Self Study Committee will be on the PNC - The PNC should consist of equal numbers of men and women (as near as possible) - There should be a range of ages on the Committee - There will be a youth on the PNC - All members of the PNC must be members of First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth

Name of referral ___________________________________________ (Please use the space above to Nominate a member of the congregation to serve on the PNC. A Nomination does not guarantee a position on PNC. Recommendations may be placed in the Narthex mailbox of Ruling Elder Susan Hagen, Clerk of Session and Chairperson of the Church Nominating Committee. )

2017 Chancel Choir Fall Gospel Concert

Join us

Next Sunday, October 8, 2017 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Services

Jerry J. Smith, Director Sharon K. Smith, Accompanist Sue Scott. Organist

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News & Announcements

Have you been attending kind of regularly? Enjoying our Church Building, Ministers, Choir? You’ve been thinking of joining, haven’t you? Well, please fill out the attached form for our

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER CLASSES Wednesdays, October 18 and 25

7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. in the Hearth Room

We will even provide child care if you request it. If interested in joining, please fill out the form below and place in the mailbox outside of Julie Thompson’s office (first floor.)

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER CLASS, WEDNESDAYS, October 18 and 25

NAME:__________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________________________ EMAIL:__________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________________________

Will you need childcare? □ Yes or □ No

Join by: □ New Member □ Church Transfer? If so, name of Church _________________________________________

Will you be able to join October 29, 2017 at the □10:30 A.M. Sanctuary or □Upper Room service or □at a later date? Please check one.

Fall

With fall approaching, Threads to Heal the Heart (Prayer Quilt) and the Prayer Shawl Ministry are hard at work creating warm hugs for those in need. Threads to Heal the Heart meets on the 4th Monday of each month. You don't have to be a quilter to help out; there are hand sewing jobs available and we would be glad to get you started on quilting, too. Please contact Ginny Weaver (734-207-7554 or ginnyweaver@hotmail.com) if you have any questions about the prayer quilt ministry. Prayer Shawl meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7 pm in the Hearth Room. We have both knitters and crocheters, and we would be glad to help you get started on a project. We even have yarn available. For questions about the Prayer Shawl Ministry, contact Darlene Maginley (248-344-9908) or Ginny Weaver (734-207-7554 or ginnyweaver@hotmail.com)

If you know of someone you would like to present a quilt or shawl to, the process is easy. Shawls are available on the display in the hallway across from the Library. Just fill in the form and pick out the shawl you would like to present. Quilts can be obtained 2 ways. There are a few in the same display as the shawls. Again, fill out the form and pick out your quilt. You can also fill out a form in the box in the Narthex and leave it in the other half of the box. We will let you know when a quilt is ready to be presented. A new addition is the pocket prayer shawl. These are small squares that easily fit in your hand or pocket. You will find them in a basket in the prayer shawl display. You do not need to fill out a form. If you wish to take one for yourself or someone else, just help yourself. This is ideal for someone who may not want a large shawl or quilt, but could use a reminder that they are not alone and we are praying for them.

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Presbyterian Women

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This Week at Our Church

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visitor information

Sunday, October 1 World Communion Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, Pre K-5 & Confirmation Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Congregational Meeting 10:00 a.m. - Chancel Choir Break, Calvin Room 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, Pre K-12 Sunday School 11:45 a.m. - Continuing the Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 6:30 p.m. - High School Life Group, High School Room Monday, October 2 7:00 p.m. - B&G Meeting, Library 7:00 p.m. - HR Meeting, Chapel 7:00 p.m. - Worship Committee Meeting, Hearth Room Tuesday, October 3 11:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer & Meeting, Hearth Room 12:00 a.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 7:00 p.m. - Youth Staff Meeting, Off-Site 7:00 p.m. - Stewardship Committee Meeting, Library 7:15 pm. - Tuesday Evening Bible Study, Chapel Wednesday, October 4 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 9:30 a.m. - Wed. Morning Women’s Bible Study, Knox Hall 5:45 p.m. - Bridge, Dining Room, Basement Classrooms 5:45 p.m. - High School Life Groups, High School Room 6:15 p.m. - Middle School Youth Group, Middle School, Youth Room, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Joyful Ringers Rehearsal, Knox Hall Thursday, October 5 9:30 a.m. - American Sewing Guild, Dining Room 7:00 p.m. - PW Coordinating Team, Bride’s Room 7:00 p.m. - High School Life Group, Off-Site (Marmaduke’s House) 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall/Sanctuary Friday, October 6 - Church offices close at 2:00 PM 10:00 a.m. - Upper Room Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall Saturday, October 7 7:30 a.m. - Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study, Hearth Room Sunday, October 8 Gospel Concert, Blood Drive 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, Pre K-5 Sunday School 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, Pre K-12 Sunday School

ATTENTION PARENTS! We need your College Student’s new address. The Deacons send out gift cards twice a year to our College Students. Please don’t have your students miss out on Free Food!

Please email any address updates to juliethompson@fpcp.net as soon as possible. The Deacons thank you! Your students will also thank you!

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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 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 AweKingdom Builders - Pontiac

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

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

Presbyterian Thrift Shop 331 North Main Street

734-459-1250

Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

10 AM - 2 PM Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM

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

Darlene Maginley - Interim Dir. Of Children’s Min.

darlenemaginley@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