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Rev. Dr. David C. Fisher Rev. Al Bunis Bruce Oelschlager Julia Rassmann 75 Hicks Street Editor: Ann Geismar |
This Week at Plymouth
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.
On Saturday morning, February 25, from 8:30-12:00, the Plymouth Men's Retreat will gather in the Reception Room for a special session focused on Christian spiritual development and the 2012 Lenten theme, "Back to Basics." Leading the retreat is Rev. Dr. Gary Klingsporn, Senior Minister of First Congregational Church in Nantucket, and past Minister of Spiritual Formation at Colonial Church of Edina, Minnesota (David Fisher's former congregation). Joining him to guide the conversation are Rev. Fisher and Rev. Bunis. Please join us! There is a participation fee of $20. A continental breakfast will be served, and childcare provided free of charge with advance registration. Make your reservation through our Evite invitation and/or purchase admission at our information table during Sunday Fellowship Hour on February 12 and 19.
Plymouth SnowBall Drinks • Dancing • Dessert We hope you'll join us on Saturday, March 3, for an entertaining evening. A big part of the event is a swell Silent Auction, chaired by Penelope Kulko and Stephanie Longworth. Each purchase will go towards maintaining and restoring Plymouth’s historic buildings, buildings we all use. Here's just a sampling of what's on offer:
And here's a request from Penelope and Stephanie, for a few more special items to round out our list: So You'd LIke to Help With SnowBall? Great! The Auction Needs You Do you have an extraordinary or unique or unbelievable connection who would donate a valuable auction item for the SnowBall? Let us know if you’re able to contribute tickets to an amazing New York event, such as the Yankees or the Rangers, the Daily Show or Tribeca Film Festival, SNL, Carnegie Hall, Irving Plaza, Avery Fisher or the Ballet or... You know what we mean! Or do you have an “in" that could secure two round-trip tickets on Delta, or American, or Continental, or.... You know what we mean! Please contact Auction Chairs Stephanie Longworth or Penelope Kulko. The deadline for auction donations is February 24. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Building upon the well-received worship service organized by members of the congregation last August, the Worship and Arts committee will offer a special lay-led service next Sunday, February 11. At the 11:00 "Arts in Worship" service, the theme will be "Differing Gifts," as found in Romans 12:4-8. Participants will use their God-given gifts in a service of worship. We hope you will be able to join us next Sunday for this special hour of worship. Participants will include Hattie Bollerman, Wendy Eilers, Will Erat, David Fisher, Brian Michael Flanagan, Amy Harnell, Inga Knets, Jacque Jones, Dawn Landes, Robin Mooney, Jimmy Moore, Bruce Oelschlager, Kate Ostasiewski, Julia Rassmann, Wendy Reitmeier, Amy Talcott, Nancy Trott, Rebecca Yaggy, and the children of DiscoveryLand.
As advertised, Plymouth Church School kicked up its heels last Saturday for a good old-fashioned Family Hoedown in the Gym. Close to 300 PCS students, families and friends gathered for some awesome eats (chili and hot dogs) and music (Jody Kruskal and band), and had themselves a big old fun party for a good cause. Net profits of over $12,000 (a Family Dance record!) were raised by the Hoedown to support refurbishment of the Plymouth Playground. Many thanks to all the volunteers -- organizers, cooks, decorators and donors -- and the many happy attendees who helped make the Hoedown a success. Thank you, as well, to photographer Erin Turner for capturing some wonderful moments, including the snapshot shown here. This Sunday at Plymouth This Sunday's worship service begins at 11:00 in the Sanctuary. The Rev. David Fisher will be preaching. This Sunday's Communion Offering Benefits the Rockland County Sister City Project: Since 1990, the Rockland County Sister City Project has collected donated clothes, bicycles and other useful items for their Nicaraguan partners in community development in San Marcos and Huehuete, Nicaragua. Cleta Ciulla leads this grass roots, all-volunteer organization that raises funds through donations and yard sales. She has also been raising money to help the villagers buy materials to build better housing. Also, other friends of the Sister City Project buy school supplies in August and September and assemble it for shipping. Plymouth has donated money and given items in the past. Please support this worthy charity with your Communion offering. Cash may be put in a Communion Offering envelope. Checks may be put in the offering plate or sent to the Church Office with "Rockland Sister City" in the memo line. You may also make your offering at our secure Online Donation Page at the Plymouth web site. When you select "Make a One-Time Donation," fill in the Special Account memo field with "Rockland Sister City," then continue with your credit card payment. Purchase Admission to "The Heart of the Matter": Plymouth's special three-part series for women begins Feb. 11. Read more in the Announcements below, and visit our information table during Fellowship Hour to purchase admission. Shop the Underground Thrift Store: The Underground is ready for a new year of boutique bargains. Come shop the Gym upper level (street entrance is 65 Hicks) between 12:30-4:00 to catch the latest inventory. Read more on the Underground in the Announcements below. Take a Tour of Plymouth at 12:30: The History Ministry offers free tours every Sunday after the worship service. Those interested are invited to gather at the Lincoln pew (no. 89) in the Sanctuary at 12:30. Questions? Please contact Director of History Ministry Services Lois Rosebrooks at the Church Office. 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. 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. Park your car at the garage and ask an usher for a voucher immediately before or after the service. On the Plymouth Calendar Go Bowling with Dad This Saturday: Calling all Plymouth Dads! Get ready for a special day of family fun on Saturday, February 4. The Fathers Group is hosting "Bowling with Dad," an afternoon at the lanes for dads and kids (recommended age is 4 and up). We'll meet at Melody Lanes Bowling Center at the corner of 37th St. and Fifth Ave. in Sunset Park from 12:30 to 3:00. Plymouth will reserve the lanes (there will be bumpers on some of the lanes for our youngest bowlers) and provide a pizza lunch. Drinks can be purchased at the snack bar. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person (adult and child) to help defray costs. Last minute RSVPs: Contact event organizer Tom Bettridge ASAP! "Bowling with Dad" kicks off a new year of activities for Plymouth fathers sponsored by the Fathers Group. Keep an eye on weekly announcements for more information on evening sessions for fathers to meet, talk, and share ideas and experiences on Christian parenting.
Welcome Our Dinner Guests from the Iqra Mosque on Feb. 11: Last October, fourteen visitors from Plymouth were warmly received by members of the Iqra Mosque and Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid in Midwood, Brooklyn. Plymouth is delighted to reciprocate with a special evening of dinner, discussion and informal conversation on Saturday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Reception Room. All members of the Plymouth community are warmly encouraged to attend. We'll gather for a shared meal (featuring the delicious food of guest chef Ahsan Farooqi) and friendly conversation. Join us for this special opportunity to welcome our Brooklyn neighbors, open our hearts, and continue bridging differences. We’re sure you will find the time well spent! RSVPs requested: Contact event organizer Wendy Reitmeier.
CSD Class on Feb. 12 Explores "Solitude:" Plymouth's Christian Spiritual Development ministry continues its study of Richard Foster's guide, "Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth," with a discussion class on "Solitude," one of the outward disciplines that can contribute to a balanced Christian life. Join the conversation next Sunday, February 12, at 12:30 p.m. in Storrs Library. Church Announcements Be an Underground Insider, Fridays 9-1: The Underground Thrift Store, Plymouth's new fundraising initiative, is open to the public every Sunday from 12:30 to 4, but now we have expanded our hours for "Insider Fridays" catering to those in the know (and in the building). Effective every Friday from 9:00 to 1:00 when the preschool is in session, shoppers are invited to the Gym upper level for special insider shopping hours. The 65 Hicks Street entrance will remain closed, so you'll need to enter through the Gym. Be an Underground Insider and join us on Friday! And really get in the loop by Friending The Underground on Facebook to show your support AND get news on hot deals and special offers. Donating your fine clothing and housewares is another way to show the Underground your love. Donations are accepted at the wooden bin in the Church House lobby, or at the store during store hours. Questions? Please contact Underground chair Jeannette King. Community News & Notices New Plymouth Addition: Julie and Nathan Rozof are delighted to announce the arrival of Marcus James Rozof, born January 6th, measuring 7 lbs., 13oz. and 21 inches. Big brother Wesley (nearly 4 years old) is quite proud. Welcome to the world, Marcus, and God bless! To contact a member of the Plymouth Church Staff, please visit the Staff Directory on our web site. The Plymouth eBulletin is published weekly. The submission deadline is Thursday at 12:00 noon. Please submit your news items and photographs to Ann Geismar, Director of Communications. Visit our web site at www.plymouthchurch.org. To manage your eBulletin subscription, and sign up, opt out, or change your email address, please click here. |