This Week @ Plymouth
March 19 to March 26, 2021
Sunset at Plymouth.
Sunday Worship
Fifth Sunday of Lent
In-person and Online
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Join us at 10:00 a.m.

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:27-31; John 12:20-33
(please click the verses in blue to read the scripture passages)

Sermon Title: "Getting to Yes," by Rev. Al Bunis




Virtual Sunday School
Sign-up for 10:00 a.m. In-Person Worship
We continue 10:00 a.m. in-person worship this Sunday. We look forward to seeing many of you. We encourage those who are not comfortable worshipping in-person at this time to watch the livestream of the Worship Service on our website, our YouTube Channel, and Facebook page. Registration and all protocols laid out in previous emails will still be required for 10:00 a.m in-person worship. Seating will be first-come-first-served and restricted to spots marked by yellow dots. With God's grace, we are finding our way through difficult times so we can celebrate the Lord together.
2021 Easter Music Sponsorship
What better way to celebrate renewal and hope than with the celebratory sounds of strings, brass, and voices. Join us as we lift up classic Easter selections, hymns and contemporary arrangements on Easter Sunday. Your gratefully accepted donations will ensure that the Easter season starts off with a joyful sound.

Sponsorship of this special music may be made in honor or memory of loved ones and will be recognized in the Easter bulletin. An Easter Music SERAPHIM sponsorship is $100 and above; ANGEL sponsorship is $50 and above; and Easter CHERUB sponsorship is $20.
This Week @ Plymouth
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, March 20
Walking/Running With a Prayer – 10:00 a.m.
Meet in front of the Sanctuary.
See below for details.

Book Club - 10:30 a.m.
See below for details.

Sunday, March 21
Bible Study 8:30 a.m. (Zoom link) 
or Dial-In: 253-215-8782. ID: 553 720 134# 
Book of Acts

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
In-person and Live-streamed (Link to Live-Streamed Worship)
See above to sign-up for in-person worship. Live-streamed service available at 10:00 a.m. and thereafter on our various platforms.
Links to the service can be found in Sunday morning email.

Prospective Member Gathering11:15 a.m - 12:15 p.m.
See below for details.

Food Drive – 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
See below for details.

This 'N That Collection – 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
See below for details.

Virtual Sunday School - (link)
Available any time.

Tuesday, March 23
Men's Bible Study - 8:00 a.m. (Zoom link)
 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782 ID: 553 720 134# 

Keep Calm and Read a Psalm – 10:00 a.m. (Zoom link) 
or Dial-In: 253-215-8782 ID: 569 802 118#

Wednesday, March 24
Pajama Story Time - 7:00 p.m.
See below for details. 

Thursday, March 25
Bible Study – 8:00 a.m. (Zoom link) 
or Dial-In: 253-215-8782 ID: 553 720 134#
Prospective Member Gathering
Sunday, March 21 following Worship
From 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Interested in becoming a member of Plymouth? Come and learn more about the church and what membership entails at this information session happening after the worship service. Attend in-person in Edson Chapel or virtually via Zoom. Email Pastor Al or Zach Dunn, if you would like to attend.
Food Drive
Sunday, March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Food Drive for the Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry with social distancing practices from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You will be directed where to drop food. Please note the priority items requested: Canned meat, cereal, canned fruit, fruit juices, vegetables, soups, rice & pasta, pasta sauce. You can also deliver via Amazon wish list: https://a.co/aQr4QD4 
This 'N That Shop Accepting Donations
Sunday, March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This 'N That Shop will also be collecting your gently used treasures at Pilgrim House on Sunday, March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please drive up and a volunteer will assist you with your donations. 
Pajama Story Time
Continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Zoom in to hear Andrea Burt, our interim Director of Children’s Ministries do a dramatic reading of the award-winning author, Katherine Paterson’s book entitled, “The Light of the World: The Life of Jesus for Children.” Story time will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. You will receive the meeting link via email. If you do not receive the link or have any questions, please email Ms. Burt at andrea@plymouthmiami.org
Walking/Running with a Prayer
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
On Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Adult Christian Ed will be hosting "Walking/Running with a Prayer." We meet in front of Sanctuary. We will share our prayers or pray silently and afterwards run or walk: 30 minutes out and 30 minutes back. Registration and proper social distancing protocols will be required for attendance. If you would like more information, please contact Lolly Anderson through email or call/text 305-479-6347 or email Kristen Llorca.
Book Club
This Saturday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m.
Are you looking to join a book group? Look no more! Plymouth Church's book group meets over Zoom every third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining the group, please reach out to Wanda Bee or join the Zoom link.
2021 Christian Commitment Campaign
"Perhaps, like us, this separation has made you realize how special your church family is to you, how uniquely inspiring the Plymouth campus is, and how critical our church is to our spiritual, mental, and social well-being."

All are invited to participate in our 2021 Christian Commitment Campaign. Click here to read the beautiful letter written by CCC Co-Chairs Bert de Armas and Amy Foust. Click on the button below and select "2021 Pledge" to submit your pledge. Alternatively, you can call the office
(305-444-6521) if you would like a pledge card mailed to you.

Email Zach Dunn for questions about the campaign.

Our current pledge total is $852,283 and
our balanced-budget pledge goal is $900,000.
Many thanks to all who have pledged.
Submit Your Best Plymouth Photos
Would you like to see your photo featured in This Week @ Plymouth Newsletter?

Submit your best Plymouth photos to kevin@plymouthmiami.org with the subject line "Newsletter Picture"
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Take Sunday's Sermon Wherever You Go
The Sunday service audio and video is always available on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel.
Plymouth Prayer Partners
Would you like to receive a prayer anytime? We offer the opportunity to request and receive confidential prayer through our Plymouth Prayer Partners Ministry. To request prayer, email at any time prayers@plymouthmiami.org. The members of this Ministry will pray for you. 
Donations
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO DONATE TO PLYMOUTH ONLINE. TO CHOOSE, CLICK ON THIS LINK.
Contact Us
Plymouth Congregational Church
3400 Devon Road
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Church Office: 305-444-6521
Website: http://www.plymouthmiami.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/plymouthmiami
Editor: kevin@plymouthmiami.org