This Week @ Plymouth
December 8 - 14, 2017
 Sunday Worship
Sunday December 10, 2017
10:00 a.m.
The Plymouth Church Chancel Choir and Soloists, accompanied by strings, organ and trumpets, will present the first part of G.F. Handel's Messiah.
Come join us for this special service of worship!
Words for Thought
" ...music is about as physical as it gets: your essential rhythm is your heartbeat; your essential sound, the breath. We're walking temples of noise, and when you add tender hearts to this mix, it somehow lets us meet in places we couldn't get to any other way." Anne Lamott
Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah - Sunday, December 10 - 10 a.m.  

Based mostly on Old Testament texts, this portion of Handel's masterpiece
tells the story of the coming of the Lord through
beautiful solos and resounding choruses.

Come join us for this special service of worship!
The opportunity to support this Advent presentation is available at the following levels. However, we are 
no longer able to offer public recognition in the Church Bulletin.
 
SERAPHIM sponsorship of $100 and above,
ANGEL sponsorship of $50 to $99
or a CHERUB sponsorship of $20 to $49. 

To donate online: Click >   Advent Music
Davis Hall Sunday - We're Making Place mats!
This Sunday, Plymouth children and youth will leave the church service and head for Davis Hall to make their own place mats!

Ladies from Trapp Circle have been making the place mats for over 25 years. They will be in Davis Hall to help everyone.

This fun inter-generational event is a creative activity that all ages enjoy. Everyone brings home the place mats they make - just in time for holiday table settings. 
Blood Drive for Patrick Battle
Many of you have been keeping Patrick Battle in your prayers as he continues his fight against cancer. You may be interested to know that a blood and platelet drive for Patrick began December 6, 2017 and will be ongoing. To learn more about this blood drive and how you can participate, please>
Plymouth Youth
The Plymouth Youth's Cookie Bake Sale
Sunday, December 17
In the Cloister Garden following the service of worship
Proceeds will support the Youth Ministry

Be a Baker & Help the Youth
Please bring a few dozen of your favorite home-made cookies
to support the bake sale.
Please drop them off before church in the Garden.
Interested? Please contact Thaddaeus Elliott .

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
Your picture, please
All members, please email a photo of yourself to Liz Miller. We are updating the church member database and your picture will complete the process.

Your photo will also appear in the online member directory available through MY PLYMOUTH and the CHURCH LIFE APP.

Photos should be in the form of a JPEG (jpg.) file. Please email them to liz@plymouthmiami.org . We are hoping for 100% participation. Please pass this message on to other members.
Zach's Project - please donate empty 2-liter bottles
BOOM is sponsoring Plymouth youth,
Zachary Brown,
with his Boy Scout Eagle Badge project.
Zach's project includes growing fruits and vegetables for folks in the West Grove.
He is growing them in 2-liter bottles!

You can be part of helping Zach. Here's How:
  • Please bring your empty 2-liter bottles on Sundays
  • Place them in Zach's collection box next to the Can - Do Cart.
  • See 2-liter bottle @ right - any brand will do - please empty first.
Women's Fellowship Christmas Coffee
All women of Plymouth are invited on Friday, December 8 from 10:30 a.m. - noon, to the Manse for our
annual Christmas Coffee.
Please bring finger food or your favorite holiday specialty to share.
Please also bring a gift for a child at Chapman Center or an unwrapped Christmas gift for a man or woman being helped by the Miami Rescue Mission.
There will be Christmas carols to hear and sing with piano accompaniment.
This Week @ Plymouth
Women's Fellowship Christmas Coffee - Dec. 8 - See above

Handle's Messiah - Dec. 10 - Sanctuary - 10 a.m. - See above

Kids and Youth Make Place Mats - Dec. 10 - Davis Hall - See above

This 'N That Shop Collecting Donations - Dec. 10 - Pilgrim House - 11:15 a.m.
T he success of This 'N That Shop depends on donations of good recyclable items (furniture, household items, clothing, etc.). The Women's Fellowship will be at the storage room behind Pilgrim House today at 11:30 a.m. to accept your donations. Arrangements can be made for pickup of large items by calling the Shop at 305-448-2114.

Art in the Garden - Dec. 11 - Cloister Garden - 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Come paint and draw with other creative folks in the beautiful Plymouth Garden. Sally Willits is our convener and we are an informal group that welcomes all ages and abilities. Bring you projects and materials and join us.

Bible Study & Breakfast - Dec. 14 - GreenStreet Café - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Join Pastor Al Bunis at GreenStreet Cafe in Coconut Grove for breakfast, Bible study and discussion of next Sunday's lectionary texts. No reservations are needed; everyone orders and pays individually for their breakfast.

Bell Choir Rehearsal - Dec. 14 - Choir Room - 6:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Dec.14 - Choir Room - 7:30 pm
Plymouth Prayer Partners Ministry
Need prayer right now and anonymously?  We offer an opportunity to request, to receive, and to pray for others through Plymouth Prayer Partners Ministry . To receive prayer or become a prayer in this group, just email Leslie Laughren at lfvdv.2012@gmail.com , or reach out in person to Gwen Saunders. They will receive and send out prayer requests. Please let them know what it is you seek prayer for and, if you wish, provide your first name. Your request will be emailed to the Prayer Partners …church members who will pray for you. 
Reaching Plymouth
Plymouth Congregational Church
305-444-6521
liz@plymouthmiami.org
http://www.plymouthmiami.org
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