Sunday, May 28, 2023

Sunday Worship Services

In-Person and Live-stream

Join us at 10:00 a.m.

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Scripture Readings: Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-17

(Please click the verses in blue to read the scripture passages.)

Sermon Title: “Founding Ideal” by Rev. Al Bunis

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Click here to read the Insert to the Order of Worship

Saturday, May 27

Yoga in Faith

10:00 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.

Sunday, May 28

Bible & Bagels with Pastor Al

8:30 a.m., Plymouth Hall & via (ZOOM Link) 

ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782

Memorial Day Sunday Worship Service

10:00 a.m., Sanctuary

In-person and Live-stream

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Nurturing Faith (Sunday School)

10:00 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.

Joyful Noise Choir

11:30 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.

Monday, May 29

Memorial Day Holiday - Church office closed

Tuesday, May 30

No Men’s Bible Study this week

Thursday, June 1

Bible & Breakfast with Pastor Al

8:00 a.m., Berries in the Grove, 2884 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133

and via (ZOOM Link) 

ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782

Choir Rehearsal

7:30 p.m., Choir Room

Capital Campaign News

Preschool Update

One of the projects in the Capital Campaign is the renovation of the Martha Clinton Plymouth   Preschool including refurbishment of all nine classrooms and restrooms, new air conditioning and floors, installation of hurricane windows and doors and other enhancements. Part of our Plymouth ministry since 1963, the Preschool currently employs 31 team members including 23 teachers and has 126 children enrolled next year.

Our initial plan was to complete the entire renovation this summer, but we’ve shifted plans to install only the windows and doors before school starts in August. This change was necessary because all of the project components could not be secured in time to ensure that the school could open in August. The remaining portion of the Preschool project will be scheduled for the summer of 2024.  As with all aspects of the Campaign, we will keep you updated on the Preschool progress.  Our renovated school is going to be fantastic.

Please join me in thanking the members of the Preschool Renovation Committee for their time and enthusiasm and for working on this project. Team members: Lynn D’Agostino, Preschool Director, Andrea Burt, Preschool teacher, Parisa Seiber, Co-Chair Preschool Board, Leah Ringelstein, Preschool parent, Pastor Moira McGuinn, Larry Gragg, Capital Campaign Co-Chair, and Pastor Al Bunis, Ex-officio.

Ray Martinez

Chair, Preschool Renovation Committee

Last week we asked our members to share their fond memories of events in Davis Hall and any ideas for future events. Your responses were heartwarming, and we’ll share them along the way! Please join us as we remember the past and plan for the future. Davis Hall, Pilgrim House, Preschool — no matter where, please share your ideas and memories by emailing: memories@plymouthmiami.org.

Are you graduating this year? We are recognizing our Seniors in Worship next week. Please email Moira at moira@plymouthmiami.org if you are graduating this year.

Our next opportunity to serve dinner at Chapman Partnership is 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. If you would like to join Plymouth's team (18 and older), please register on the Chapman Partnership website (one time requirement) and signup with Plymouth using the links below.

Email David O’Connor at david.oconnor1940@gmail.com 

or Amy Shipley at amynshipley@gmail.com with questions. 

Volunteers can carpool from Plymouth parking lot at 4:15 p.m. or drive directly to.Chapman at 5:00 p.m.

Please show up expecting a fun event as there will be participants at all skill levels. There’s no need to turn in a scorecard.

Whether you can volunteer one day or many days, you can make a difference in a child's life this summer!

We are seeking volunteers to read to elementary school children from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday for the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Summer Reading Program from June 20 to July 28. Volunteers are also needed to present arts and crafts or other fun activities from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. 



Last year, more than 20 people contributed! All are welcome. To choose your days, please scan the QR code to the right. If you have trouble signing up, email Amy Shipley for instructions at amynshipley@gmail.com.

If you have any questions about our children’s activities mentioned below, please contact Andrea Burt, Director of Children’s Ministries, at andrea@plymouthmiami.org.

Bringing Back our Acolyte Ministry

Calling all Youth, 7 years and older, to join our Acolyte Ministry. Sunday morning service will begin with our Acolytes walking down the aisle and bringing in the light of Christ represented by the lit flame on the candlelighter, and they will light the candles on the communion table. At the end of service, our Acolytes will extinguish the flame on the candles and walk down the aisle to the front door, representing taking the light of Christ now in our hearts and out into the world. If you would like your child to become a part of this Ministry Team, please contact Andrea Burt.

Childcare in McNaughton Hall this Sunday

Childcare is offered for infants up to age 3 during Worship.

Nurturing Faith: Our Children’s Ministry this Sunday

After the Children’s Moment, children ages 4-11 go to McNaughton Hall for meaningful and fun activities.

Joyful Noise Choir this Sunday

Young people ages 4 to 10 are invited to join the choir for rehearsals on Sunday mornings in McNaughton Hall, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with Marie Ferguson, Director of Joyful Noise Choir.

Plymouth has various opportunities to engage with the Word of God each week. Please email Pastor Al at al@plymouthmiami.org if you would like to be on the email list for these weekly groups:

Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Group at Chug's Diner in the Grove. Currently doing Hebrews. No meeting this Tuesday.

Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. Bible and Breakfast at Berries in the Grove (and Zoom).

We look at the weekly readings for the coming Sunday.

Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Bible and Bagels in Plymouth Hall (and Zoom). Currently doing Galations.

Would you like to receive confidential prayer anytime? Email your request to our Plymouth Prayer Partners Ministry at prayers@plymouthmiami.org. You can also reach out to our pastors. The members of this Ministry will pray for you. 

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings have been held at Plymouth continuously since 1965. There are in person meetings on campus Monday through Wednesday in the Choir Room, and Thursday in Davis Hall.

There are meetings 7 days a week at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. ID 402 544 037 password: plymouth (lowercase). 

There is an in person Al-Anon meeting on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Plymouth Congregational Church

3400 Devon Road

Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Church Office: 305-444-6521

Website: http://www.plymouthmiami.org

Editor: office@plymouthmiami.org