Two in-person services for First UMC

PLYMOUTH — For those who feel comfortable returning to an in person group setting, the First United Methodist Church will temporarily hold its “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 mornings. Services will continue to be live streamed on Facebook and posted shortly after the service.

REMEMBER: masking and social distancing will be required, there will be no congregational singing and if you want a bulletin, please print one at home and bring it with you as no bulletins will be provided.

SUNDAY’S LITURGISTS: 8:30 am Kathy Clough and at 11:15 a.m. Mary Kaufman. Thomas Boys is the pianist for the 8:30 am service. Pianist Kay Finlay will be playing “Rejoice, The Lord is King” for the prelude and “Morning Has Broken” for the Sounds of Resurrection at the 11:15 a.m. service.

PASTOR TONI’S MESSAGE: is entitled, “Who Can Withhold? Break Forth!” responds to three scripture lessons, including Psalm 98, John 15:9-17 and Acts 10:44-48 . Our Psalm describes everything in creation offering joyful noises to God. Our joy is complete because the love and joy of Christ resides within us, as John’s gospel reminds us. We can’t help but break forth in praise! This joy is available to all, realizes the community in the Acts scripture. The Holy Spirit finds its way even and especially in what feels like unlikely people and places. Where do we see the Spirit at work? And who can withhold the living water and our living praise? No one!

“Every child has known God, Not the God of names, Not the God of don’ts, Not the God who ever does anything weird, But the God who knows only four words. And keeps repeating them, saying: “Come dance with me, come dance.” And may the Loving God, Risen Christ, and Dancing Spirit fill you with all you need for the days ahead. Amen!