Rev. Dr. David C. Fisher
Senior Minister
75 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
TEL: 718-624-4743
info@plymouthchurch.org
Editor: Ann Geismar
This Week at Plymouth
| Sat May 10 | 3:00 pm | BHA House Tour at Plymouth, Arcade |
| Sun May 11 | 9:00 am | Nursery, 75 Room |
| 10:00 am | Plymouth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary | |
| 11:00 am | Worship Service, Sanctuary | |
| 11:00 am | DiscoveryLand, Begins in Sanctuary | |
| 12:00 pm | Fellowship Hour, Hillis Hall | |
| Mon May 12 | 9:30 am | Little Explorers, DiscoveryLand |
| Tue May 13 | 10:00 am | Little Explorers, DiscoveryLand |
| 7:00 pm | Exercise Class, Children's Library | |
| Wed May 14 | 9:30 am | Little Explorers, DiscoveryLand |
| 10:30 am | Women’s Midweek Small Group, Reception Room | |
| 7:00 pm | Plymouth Hoops, Gym | |
| Thu May 15 | 7:00 pm | Congregational Budget Meeting, Reception Room |
| | 7:00 pm | Plymouth Choir Rehearsal, Music Room |
| Fri May 16 | 6:30 pm | PCS "A Bedouin Bash," Church House |
| Sun May 11 | 9:00 am | Nursery, 75 Room |
| 10:00 am | Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary | |
| 11:00 am | Worship Service, Sanctuary | |
| 11:00 am | DiscoveryLand, begins in Sanctuary | |
| 12:00 pm | Annual Meeting Fellowship, Hillis Hall | |
| 12:30 pm | Annual Meeting begins, Hillis Hall |
Plymouth hosts other events for the community including weekly AA and DA meetings. Please visit our Calendar of Events or call the Church Office for schedule information.
A New Way to Enjoy Worship: Try the "Sunday-Morning-Only" Choir, beginning May 25
Start your summer with a new perspective on Sunday worship. Join the choir and sing! Plymouth’s Minister of Music, Bruce Oelschlager, will be leading a pick-up choir of volunteers for six consecutive Sundays, May 25 through June 29. Participants gather at 10:00 in the Sanctuary for rehearsal, then sing at the 11:00 worship service. If you can carry a tune, enjoy singing with others, and have wondered what it would be like to join the choir, this is the perfect (no obligation!) opportunity. Please feel free to simply drop in on Sundays at 10:00. For more information, speak to Bruce during Fellowship or contact him at the Church Office.
Join the Congregation for Next Sunday's Annual Meeting
The Plymouth Council has set up a special schedule for the Annual Meeting of Plymouth Church next Sunday, May 18. Following the 11:00 worship service, brunch will be served in Hillis Hall. Then, after everyone has settled in, the Annual Meeting will be called to order. The agenda will efficiently cover the necessary and important business of elections and budget approval. David Fisher and Jim Waechter will deliver reports on the state of the church, including the Othmer Task Force recommendations on how to use the funds from this generous bequest. Last but not least, the meeting will celebrate the many accomplishments of the past year, discuss future plans, and honor those in the congregation who have performed special services.
At this Sunday's Fellowship Hour, you can pick up a copy of the new Annual Report as a preview to the meeting. We invite you to read ahead and find out more about the busy and successful year that is now coming to a close.
To prepare for the Annual Meeting, there will also be a Congregational Budget Meeting open to all members on Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Reception Room. Plymouth’s Treasurer, Tom Bettridge, and other members of the Executive Committee will present the proposed 2008-2009 budget and open the floor to questions and comments from the congregation. If you have any thoughts about the budget process, this is an excellent opportunity to join the discussion.
Sunday at Plymouth
Happy Mother’s Day
Pledge Cards are still being collected. You may place your Pledge Cards for the 2008-2009 church year in the collection plate during Sunday's service.
Annual Reports will be distributed during Fellowship Hour: In preparation for Plymouth Church's Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 18, Annual Reports have been prepared and can be picked up during Fellowship Hour. The reports contain the slate of new officers and standing committee members. These lists are also posted on the Hillis Hall bulletin boards and in the Church House lobby.
New Church Directories are also available: You may pick up the latest copy of the Plymouth Church Directory of members and active friends in Hillis Hall during Fellowship Hour.
The Communion Offering from last Sunday will benefit the Church of the Living Hope’s Summer Day Camp. Plymouth has been supporting programs at Church of the Living Hope since the early 1990s when Michael Caine, a seminarian at Plymouth, became the church’s pastor. The Day Camp serves 45 6-12 year-olds for seven weeks in July and August, providing a safe, affordable and enriching experience for East Harlem neighborhood children. Cash donations can be put in a communion offering envelope. Checks can be put in the offering plate or sent to the church office with "Living Hope Summer Camp" in the memo line.
Check Out Auction Items for "A Bedouin Bash:" Auction catalogs for Plymouth Church School’s big fundraiser this coming Friday will be available during Fellowship Hour. Take advantage of this opportunity to plan ahead and get ready with your bids! Representatives from the PCS Parents Association and the Schools Committee will also be selling tickets ($70 each, proceeds to benefit the Scholarship Fund and other school projects).
As always... Large Print Versions of the Order of Worship are available at every worship service. Please ask one of the ushers for a copy. Don’t forget to wear your Nametags at Fellowship. Check out the Book Table for this month’s new titles. And keep in mind that Parking Validation Stickers to cover up to three hours at the Central Parking Systems garage (75 Henry Street at Orange Street) are available at the Book Table during Fellowship.
Announcements
BHA Landmarks House and Garden Tour at Plymouth This Saturday: On May 10, the Brooklyn Heights Association’s annual house tour visits Plymouth. The self-guided house tour begins at 1:00. From 3:00 to 5:00, refreshments will be served in Beecher Garden and the Arcade. Sanctuary tours are offered at 3:30 and 4:30. Tickets for the tour can be purchased the day of the event at St. Ann’s School, 129 Pierrepont Street. For details, visit the BHA web site or call 718-858-9193 during office hours.
Get Ready for “A Bedouin Bash:” Plymouth Church School’s fundraising event of the year arrives the evening of Friday, May 16. Everyone in the Plymouth community is invited on a magic carpet ride to “A Bedouin Bash,” filled with specially themed food, drink, décor and entertainment (belly dancing included). The highlight of the evening is the auction, with items guaranteed to sweep you off your feet. Be sure to pick up a preview catalog this Sunday during Fellowship Hour. By the way: Even if you can’t be there, you can still bid on auction items with our Proxy Bidding system. Please read the instructions at the front of the catalog, or contact Auction Chair Donna Wingate for instructions. Still have an auction item you’d like to donate? It’s not too late. Talk to Donna! Tickets to A Bedouin Bash are $70 each, available at Sunday Fellowship or through Nadege Raymond at the PCS Office (phone 718-624-9385).
The Plymouth Day Camp Registration Deadline has been extended: There are still a few openings at Plymouth Day Camp, but slots are filling up fast. From June 23 to August 1, Plymouth is the place to be for kids age 3 through those entering kindergarten. Director Dana Rosenbloom is putting together six weeks of wonderful activities, including swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, music instruction and cooking, plus lots of fun “specials.” For schedule, fee and activity information, please visit the Camp page on the Plymouth web site. To register, contact Dana at the Church Office.
Sponsor a Young Reader This Sunday: Rosie Horton, daughter of Sadie Horton, is looking for sponsors for the 4th grade Read-a-Thon at Brooklyn Friends. The money the kids raise goes to Water 1st International, a non-profit that serves families in the poorest communities of the world as they implement community-managed projects that integrate water supply, sanitation, and health education. Visit their website for additional information. Sponsors who sign up commit to pledge an amount for each book read by the 4th grade class this month. Rosie will be at coffee hour after church this Sunday if you want to sign up or ask her any questions.
Please Note Change to Worship Schedule This Summer: In past years, Plymouth has shifted to an earlier worship schedule beginning the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. This summer, however, we will be extending the regular 11:00 schedule through the month of June. The summer schedule will begin Sunday, July 6, with worship beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The earlier worship time will continue July and August through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, August 31.
Job Search for a New Church Administrator: As many of you know, we will -- regrettably -- be losing Wendy Rapisarda later this summer when she moves with her family to the Boston area. Now the search is on for a new Church Administator. The job description can be accessed on the Plymouth web site home page, and is posted on church bulletin boards. You may also contact Wendy at the Church Office for more information. Please encourage anyone you know who might be a good candidate to get in touch!
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