Church Briefs
The First United Methodist Church
PLYMOUTH - It’s time for you to join us in church as we are looking forward to seeing YOU. The First United Methodist Church is temporarily holding its two “in-person” services at the United Church of Christ at the corner of N. Center and Adams streets. The UCC has very graciously opened their sanctuary for our use at 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on Sunday. Services will continue to be live streamed on Facebook and posted shortly after the service.
SUNDAY’S LITURGISTS: Rev. Mike Dixon at the 8:30 a.m. service and Judy Stump at the 11:15 a.m. service. Organist Kay Finlay and pianist Sarah Smith will play “If My People Will Pray” for the prelude and then Kay and Sarah will play “Amazing Grace” for the anthem at the 11:15 a.m. service. Thomas Boys is pianist at the 8:30 a.m. service.
NAMING OF THE SAINTS: A chime will be rung and a candle lite in honor of those members who have died in the past year
PASTOR TONI’S MESSAGE: “Are You My People?” Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Last week we read the beginning of Ruth and Naomi's story. Today we'll take it to its conclusion. In Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17, Naomi instructs Ruth about how she can act to secure a future for herself and for her mother-in-law. Ruth does exactly what Naomi tells her to do which results in marriage and a child who will not only redeem the women, but will begin a bloodline that will redeem the world. We are reminded how God works in unexpected ways through unexpected people, making good things happen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION - All are welcome at Christ's table to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. A Suggestion: to take communion for those watching the service on line - - take a cracker or a slice of bread and some grape juice and follow the Pastor Toni’s guidance during the sacrament
Eternal God, we give you thanks in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your spirit, to give ourselves to others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
“The Well”
PLYMOUTH - Welcome to The Well. Our series at The Well is: The Parables of Jesus. This Sunday Cindy’s message is titled: “The Parable of the Mustard Seed” Text: Mark 4: 30 - 34.
Songs played by pianist Grace Blanding will include: “In The Garden” and “Standing on the Promises”.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY meets each week from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. We are studying the Gospel of John! Bring your Bible and a Beverage! If you need a Bible Cindy Flagg will provide one for you!
MARSHALL COUNTY CHURCH ORCHESTRA Christmas Concert is Novl. 18 @ 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus tickets are $10. Call Cindy Flagg for tickets @ 574-9523661