www.plymouth-church.net                                                                        July 13, 2008

The Plymouth Chimes

Here’s What’s Happening!

Service of Commemoration

              Ten years ago, on July 21, the roof of our sanctuary started on fire and eventually consumed much of the structure.  Through the dedicated efforts of a great many people the sanctuary was reconstructed and other areas of our building were remodeled.  On Sunday, August 3, we will commemorate the events of that day.  Our worship service will include invited dignitaries and guests.  A special luncheon will follow the service.

Church Picture

              To help us commemorate the Plymouth Church Fire of 1998, a group photo of church people will be taken after worship on July 27. Folks who were here back then and remember the fire are encouraged to come and be in the photograph. No special attire required.

All-Church Picnic

              We will begin the 2008-2009 church program year on Sunday, September 7, with an All-Church Picnic.  The event will take place here at the church.  Each board, committee and church group is being asked to provide some element of the picnic (food, supplies, grills, events, games, etc.).  Please contact the church office to see how you can help.  Because the picnic will follow our 10:30 a.m. service, worship attire will be casual, come-as-you-are. 

WORSHIP INFORMATION

Sunday, July 13th - 10:30 AM

Rev. Dr. Donald P. Olsen

Sunday, July 20th - 10:30 AM

Rev. Dr. Donald P. Olsen

Sunday, July 27th - 10:30 AM

Rev. Lisa Dembkowski

Sunday, August 3rd -

10:10 AM - CHAPEL COMMUNION

10:30 AM - Rev. Dr. Donald P. Olsen

(SERVICE OF COMMEMORATION)

Our Thoughts & Prayers

Plymouth Church extends our sympathy to the family and friends of Shirley Harrell who died on July 2, 2008.  Shirley had been a member of Plymouth for 59 years and will be greatly missed.

Can You Help?

Volunteers are needed to assist in the nursery on Sunday morning during worship. Please contact Juli Burke or Rev. Dembkowski if you’d like to help.

A Very Happy Birthday to:

JULY

Gerald Nelson               13           Evan Uhlig                  16

David Bearden Jr.          23          Kay LaGree                 24

Marie Allred                  25          Charles Stark                26

Helen Bearden               27          Lena Mae Brooks         29

Dan Bearden                 29          Donald Anderson          29

Virginia Aldendifer         29

AUGUST

Lisa Lueken                  01          Chelsea Gentry              01

Winifred Kimmel           02          Lisa Gough                    03

Stella Ablah                   05          Wally Balzerick              06

Elaine Clark                   06          Roxanne Filby               06

Habitat for Humanity

Plymouth is seeking volunteers to help build Habitat for Humanity homes for tornado victims in Greenburg on Saturday, August 2.  The hours are 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., which means leaving the church parking lot by 6:15 a.m. that day.  The church van and member car pools will be used to transport Plymouth workers to and from Greensburg on August 2.  We already have over fourteen Plymouth members who have volunteered, so please join that group for a very fulfilling day participating in this important outreach effort of our church.  Absolutely no prior construction experience is required and all tools are furnished at the work site.  Please bring your own lunch.  Beverages are provided by Habitat.  Contact Steve Woods at

rocket9187@aol.com or 683-3561 to sign up.

Kids In Church:

3-year-old, Reese:  “Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen.”

LIBRARY UPDATE

There are several new Plymouth Library acquisitions.

In the area of adult fiction:

1. Clark, Mary Higgins. Where are you now?  This is Mary’s newest mystery.  A wonderful summer read.

2. Richard Paul Evans. The Christmas Box. No, it is not Christmas but this delightful story will cool you off.

3. Richard Paul Evans. The Locket. Again, a good summer read.

In the area of adult non-fiction: