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A PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 ● 734.453.6464
www.fpcp.net
In Covenant Agreement with Mtenthera CCAP Church in Malawi
Regular Worship Times: Sanctuary - 9:00 AM Upper Room - 10:35 AM
A Family of Faith
We are a family of faith,
called to celebrate God’s message
of love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
Guided by the living Word of God, we nurture one another
through worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship.
Led by the Holy Spirit, we reach out
with hearts and hands to those in need,
seeking to inspire hope in an ever-changing
community and world.
(FPCP Vision Statement) Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
Associate Minister
Rev. Anne Schaefer
Interim Senior Minister
Rev. Linda Cochran
Assistant Minister September 3, 2017 Teaching Discipleship:
Soldier, Farmer, Athlete
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The Lord’s day in Worship
at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI
PRELUDE “Andante from Violin Concerto” F. Mendelssohn
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CALL TO WORSHIP
*OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 71 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
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CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) We are workers, God, just like you. But we confess that our work is not always done in a manner that affirms and honors each other. Our work is not always done in a spirit that is pleasing to you. We confess that, on some occasions, we have blindly bought goods made by people who are paid too little or work in unsafe conditions. We admit that we have failed to end an unjust system in which some workers have jobs that provide good wages and benefits while others may have no job, or one that pays little and provides few benefits. Creator God, help us to be your people, working for a world where all workers are valued. A world where all workers everywhere share in the abundance that you have given us. (Silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSIVE SONG NO. 455 “Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord” (vs. 1, 4)
Take thou our minds, dear Lord, we humbly pray; give us the mind of Christ each passing day; teach us
to know the truth that sets us free; grant us in all our thoughts to honor thee. Take thou ourselves, O
Lord, heart, mind, and will; through our surrendered souls thy plans fulfill. We yield ourselves to thee-
time, talents, all; we hear, and henceforth heed, thy sovereign call.
SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 2:2-3
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Members and Visitors, please take this time to sign and pass our friendship pads which are located in the book rack of your pew.)
OFFERTORY “My Tribute” Crouch
Carole Moon, soloist
*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN NO. 464 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”
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SCRIPTURE LESSON 2 Timothy 2:1-7
SERMON “Teaching Discipleship: Soldier, Farmer, Athlete” Rev. Anne Schaefer AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I Believe
I believe in truth as a living reality, not captured in theory or a creed, but revealed to those who love; the truth of Jesus, the Spirit of truth, the truth of God.
Because I believe I trust, not blindly but open eyed and bold as a child climbing into a mother’s lap; the truth of Jesus, the Spirit of truth, the truth of God. Because I believe I serve, not as a slave that serves a tyrant but like farmers reaping a harvest; the truth of Jesus, the Spirit of truth, the truth of God.
— © B D Prewer 2001
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Worship Schedule September 2017
The Psalms *indicates communion
Sanctuary Two Sanctuary Services Resume Sept. 10* The Psalms: Psalm 27 Rev. Schaefer preaching Chancel Choir Sept. 17 The Psalms: Psalm 8 Rev. Campbell preaching, Chancel Choir Sept. 24 The Psalms: Psalm 107 Rev. Cochran preaching, Chancel Choir
Upper Room Bekah Greenman, Worship Leader Sept. 10* The Psalms: Psalm 27 Rev. Campbell preaching Sept. 17 The Psalms: Psalm 8 Rev. Cochran preaching Sept. 24 The Psalms: Psalm 107 Rev. Schaefer preaching
*HYMN NO. 509 “Onward, Christian Soldiers”
*THE CHARGE
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Arabesque for Flute” L. Smith
*All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated
We’re still looking for Sunday School teachers! If you
are interested, please contact Darlene Maginley at [email protected]
Hurricane Harvey and the “500-Year” Rainfall How can you help?
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance of the Presbyterian Church USA has been in touch with the presbyteries in the path of Hurricane Harvey and the area of the enormous amount of rain that followed to offer assistance. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance team members are standing by with resources and National Response Team members ready to deploy upon invitation and when it is safe to do so.
If you are able to contribute to the relief fund, please do so by going to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance website, PDA.pcusa.org.
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Today’s Music Opening Praise: “Be Thou My Vision” “Lord I Need You”
Offering Praise: “Restless”
Responsive & Closing Praise: “Christ Is Enough”
Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM
Teaching Discipleship: Soldier, Farmer, Athlete
Ushers this morning : Audrey Williams and Kiki Farrow
Service Leader: Rev. Anne Schaefer
Worship Leader: Bekah Greenman
Sarah Campbell, Guitar & Ukulele
Today’s Service Elements
Scripture Lesson: Genesis 2:2-3 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Sermon: Teaching Discipleship: Soldier, Farmer, Athlete
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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Barb Mason Cal Mason
Nancy Morman Bryn Gerich Renaldi
Patti Wert Sharon Winkler
Family & Friends of Members
To the family of Brenda Aulinskis, whose father in law, Robert Aulinskis, passed away on August 21, 2017
To the family of Joan Zurkan, whose two aunts and a niece have passed away recently
To the family of Glenn Miller, cousin of Ervin Miller, who passed away on August 10, 2017
Praise & Thanksgiving
Malawi Partnership Praise for the beginning of Rev. Mark Kaligande's ministry at Mtenthera. Church attendance is growing again and people are encouraged. Pray for successful completion of girls' dormitory. School starts on 9/18 and we pray some rooms will be ready. Pray for the preschool team (teachers, committee, parents and students) that they can sustain the preschool for many students who want to attend.
Church Wide Concerns
Our Deacons of the Day are: Patti Devine and Kathleen Meldrum Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Brian Detter, Betty Detter, Bev Girard and Orlean Heidel
Counting Team this week: Wayne Krupin, Kathy Barker and Steve Renaldi
Prayer Concerns Please pray for the following church members and friends who are in special circumstances. In the listings below members’ names will be printed in bold type. The names of family & friends will be printed in italic. Questions or concerns about the prayer list
should be directed to [email protected]. Names are only left in the bulletin for 3 weeks unless you call again or the office is aware of
the circumstances.
Clint Crafton, brother in law of Emily Campbell
Maria Miller, friend of Louise Hinkson
Donna Corey, sister-in-law of Kay Bruner
Dave Terrill, brother of Bev Girard
Kelly Van Such
Sage Wilder, nephew of Kurt Wilder
Peggy Miller, mother of Ervin Miller
Ervin “Paul” Miller, father of Ervin Miller
Kim Strube Scartelli, daughter of Jan Strube
Please continue to pray for our family & friends serving in the Military.
Our Sympathies
8.7.17 Prayers of praise and thanksgiving for improvements in Chris Danke’s eye sight. While his doctors originally told him his condition could last several months, he has had drastic improvement in just two weeks! The family thanks you all for your prayers! Please continue to pray for the Lord’s healing hands.
Members
Lisa Benages Luvy Corrigan Zachary Danke
Sally Evans Lindsey Jones
Betty Morrow Kevin Mullen
Dave Richards Beth Walch
The flowers today are given to the GLORY OF GOD and... In loving memory of Jean Bacheldor, from her dear
Plymouth friends and… In memory of my parents, Allen and Myra Hoetker, by
Jan Strube
Cynthia Alexander Harve Bock
Ralph Bonser Nancy Forsyth
Elizabeth Gribble Meera Martin Don Morgan
Members Receiving Long-term Care
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Family Ministry News
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY Children remain in worship
September 10 Elementary Sunday School begins, children start in worship
September 17 Sunday School, Youth Sunday School Begins
Kick off Sunday School with “Blessing of the Backpacks”
And Celebration of our new Sunday School Year Sunday, Sept. 10
th 2017
Here at First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, we want to celebrate and bless the beginning of another school year. Students, Pre-K through 5th grade, are invited to bring their backpacks to the 9:00 or 10:30/10:35 service on Sunday, Sept. 10
th. During each service we will lift up our
wonderful elementary students and their backpacks, dedicating them to God's glory as we begin a new school year. Teachers, both in the church and in our schools, principals, administrators, secretaries, cooks, librarians, janitors, and bus drivers…come to church to be blessed as well, affirmed in your vocation, and encouraged as you serve children and families in your daily work!
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AND 10:30 Fall 2017
WHAT’S COMING THIS FALL
Pre-K - Kindergarten: Dwell: Play
Based on 36
stories from
Genesis through
Acts, Play leads you
on a joyful
discovery of God's
love.
1st – 5th grade: “What’s in the Bible”
Kids in your ministry will learn the WHOLE story of the
Bible - from Genesis to Revelation - and experience
God’s Word
through video
clips, activities,
songs, games,
crafts and
more.
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BRIDGE
Begins September 20th with a Football Tailgate. The Kona Ice Truck will be there to help us celebrate! Please consider joining this wonderful mid week ministry! We meet at FPCP on Wednesday evenings.
Dinner is from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. and programming is from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Registration forms are available in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Lisa Williams at [email protected]
CLUB 45 A new addition to our Family Ministry will be Club 45. Those who are in 4
th and 5
th grade
will be invited to attend special fun events as well as share in Mission Projects.
This group will meet on the weekends, primarily Sundays, but there are also a few
Friday evening events scheduled!
PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETINGS FOR SEPT. 10TH
9 -10am Confirmation Meeting for parents of 8th grade students who will be participating in the 2017-18 confirmation class. Students during their 8th grade year or older will explore the answers to the toughest questions about Christian faith. We're meeting with parents/guardians only on September 10th at 9am and look forward to our first class with the students on September 17th at 9am! 10-10:30am Nursery - Elementary Meeting for parents of nursery through 5th grade children who will be participating in any ministries including Sunday School on Sunday mornings and the Bridge on Wednesday evenings 10:30-11:30am Middle School and High School Meeting for parents of students from 6-12th grade who will be participating in any programming for this age group. Parents of Confirmation students will also want to attend this meeting in order to be informed of all activities available in addition to the confirmation process.
Family Ministry News continued
Join us as we engage in worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth on Sunday mornings at 10:30 in the High School Room. New, starting this year, we are launching High School Life Groups throughout the week; Sunday nights, Wednesday nights, and Thursday nights at various locations. Life Groups are small groups taken to the next level. Students will engage in the study of God’s Word as the core, but experience relationships with other peers and Life Group leaders in a community that is encouraged to experience life together. To study, pray, share, laugh and cry together. Check out our website for more details: fpcp.net/youth
Join us as we engage in worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth on Sunday mornings at 10:30 along with the High School group. We also meet on Wednesday evening from 6:15-7:30 (optional dinner at 5:45) as we navigate life and middle school together. Students will engage in the study of God’s Word as the core, but experience relationships with other peers and Life Group leaders in a community that is encouraged to experience life together; to study, pray, share, laugh and cry together.
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Calling All Gardeners (and shoppers!) Once again we have the opportunity to help families within our community by donating fresh fruits and vegetables to Northville Civic Concern. If your garden has an abundant crop, please consider sharing. Whatever you bring in and leave on the produce stand in the Narthex will be delivered to Civic Concern. Each week they donate groceries and produce to local families that may otherwise go without. If you do not have a garden but would like to contribute, store bought produce is also accepted. The Local Mission committee is so thankful for your generosity. We will be collecting produce through the end of September.
News & Announcements
You’re invited….
On the evening of Monday, September 11, the FPCP Caregiver Support Group is sponsoring an
informative evening on Alzheimer’s Disease. According to the website for the Alzheimer’s
Association, five million Americans are currently living with this form of dementia. This number is
expected to triple in the next thirty years. All friends and members of FPCP are invited to attend this
meeting to become better acquainted with symptoms, treatment and family resources.
Laty Walker, a friend of FPCP member Heidi Herr, will be speaking about her personal experiences
caring for her mother, while a representative of the local Alzheimer’s Association will be present to
share information about symptoms and family resources.
This meeting will be held in the FPCP dining room from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you have any
questions, feel free to call Nancy Sullivan at 734-306-5636
Please join us… If you enjoy people/coffee/cookies,
then our Hospitality Team is for you!
We will meet Tuesday Sept. 5
(our only meeting)
at 7:00 pm in the Calvin Room
You will be asked to host just (2)
coffee hours during our new year,
September 2017—May 2018.
Hope to see YOU there!
Bev MacGaw & Jessie Hollingsworth 734-453-7224 [email protected]
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Everything is Starting in September! Here’s when everything starts...
(Check the church calendar at www.fpcp.net/connect/church-calendar for specific times and locations)
Week of September 3:
Sunday, 9/3 Last Summer Sunday - 2 services, No Sunday School
Monday, 9/4 Church is closed in observance of Labor Day
Tuesday, 9/5 Stewardship Committee, Hospitality Team Meeting
Wednesday, 9/6 Early Word Bible Study
Thursday, 9/7 PW Coordinating Team, Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Week of September 10:
Sunday, 9/10 Return to three service format, Pre-K thru 5th grade Sunday School, Parents’ Meetings (Confirmation Class, Sunday School, Youth), Blessing of the Backpacks, Self Study Reception, Continuing the Word Bible Study
Monday, 9/11 Caregivers Support Group, B&G Committee, Christian Nurture Committee, HR Committee, Worship Committee
Tuesday, 9/12 Retired Men’s Breakfast, Children’s Ministry Team, Heartbeat Meeting, PW Monthly Bible Study, Fifth Season Rehearsal, Finance Committee
Wednesday, 9/13 PW/AMP Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study - begins TODAY (corrected date)
Thursday, 9/14 Family Ministry Team Meeting, Communication Committee
Saturday, 9/16 Deacons’ Retreat
Week of September 17:
Sunday, 9/17 Youth (MS/HS) Sunday School, Confirmation Class, HS Color Wars
Monday, 9/18 Session Meeting
Tuesday, 9/19 Local Mission Committee, Tuesday Evening Bible Study
Wednesday, 9/20 Bridge, MS Youth Group, Wednesday HS Life Groups
Thursday, 9/21 Fort Street Open Door Mission, NIMC, Thursday HS Life Groups
Saturday, 9/23 Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Week of September 24:
Sunday, 9/24 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal, HS Leadership Team Training, Sunday HS Life Groups
Monday, 9/25 Local Mission 2nd Mile Dinner, Threads to Heal the Heart, PW Book Discussion
Tuesday, 9/26 Earth Care Committee
Wednesday, 9/27 Joyful Ringers Rehearsal
Thursday, 9/28 Prayer Shawl Ministry
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The Gospel According to Paul, by John MacArthur Join this 8-week Bible Study, Tuesday Evenings in the Chapel
7:15 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays from September 19 to November 7, 2017 The subtitle of this new book by John MacArthur, published in 2017, is “Embracing The Good News at the Heart of Paul’s Teachings.” Unlike the rest of the apostles, Paul never spent time with Jesus during Christ’s earthly ministry. However, he defended the authority and purity of the gospel: “I am appointed for the defense of the gospel of God.”
MacArthur writes, “Gospel truth permeates everything Paul ever wrote.”
Join in reading and discussing topics, including Things of First Importance, How Can a Person be Right with God, Alive Together with Christ, and The Lessons of Grace.
Sign up on the bulletin board next to the elevator on the first floor.
Copies of the book (cost $13) will be available at the first class on Tuesday, September 19.
Questions? Please contact Roger Cromwell ([email protected]) or Nancy White ([email protected]).
WEDNESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
AMP - A Morning’s Peace & W3 – Women in the Word on Wednesdays
Twelve More Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today by Sherry Harney
September 13 – November 15, 2017 (10 weeks) Cost: $15 (Materials & Study Guide)
This Bible study is for women of all ages and is structured to meet once a week for 10 consecutive sessions. We will look at the spiritual lessons learned from ten women in the Bible and what they mean for us today. You will look at these women’s successes and failures, see how they drew near to God in the midst of trials, and learn how they overcame rejection and disappointment. Their stories will inspire us to persevere through difficult times and find joy in the hope that Jesus has provided. This 10-week Study Guide provides reflective questions to be answered between sessions. A DVD lesson is shown in class each week with small group discussion to follow. Class meets from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. with free childcare. Contact: Rev. Emily Campbell ([email protected]) or Sue Kage ([email protected]) or register online at: http://fpcp.net/grow/adults/wednesday-morning-womens-bible-study Additionally, you may sign up on the Life Long Learning bulletin board by the elevator. Please register by September 10th.
Life Long Learning
Do you sometimes…feel a little jealous of someone else’s abilities? Do you feel inferior to others, like
you just don’t measure up to the standards of this world? A friend sings much better than you, another friend can
grow tomatoes in abundance while you seem to have a black thumb, another bakes “killer” chocolate chip cookies
–yours always seem to burn on the bottom, etc. Consider Romans 12:6. “We have different gifts; according to the
grace given us...let us use them.” We shouldn’t feel bad about ourselves because we’re not able to do what
someone else can do. God made us different from everyone else to fulfill the desire of HIS heart…and He promises
to give us the desires of our hearts too. (See Psalm 37:4) Let us worship Him with our God-given gifts and talents,
and enjoy ourselves.
Learn more; join a Bible Study. Lord, I know you a little; I want to know you more. Amen.
Paraphrased from Starting Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer, p. 164
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This Week at Our Church
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Sunday, September 3 - Labor Day Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO SUMMER CLUB 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, NO Summer Club 4:00 p.m. - Wedding, Chapel Monday, September 4 Church offices are closed in observance of Labor Day holiday Tuesday, September 5 11:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer & Meeting, Hearth Room 12:00 a.m. - Upper Room Staff meeting, Hearth Room 7:00 p.m. - Hospitality Team Meeting, Calvin Room 7:00 p.m. - Stewardship Meeting, Library Wednesday, September 6 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 7:30 p.m. - Self Study Committee Meeting, Hearth Room Thursday, September7 9:30 a.m. - American Sewing Guild, Dining Room 6:30 p.m. - CN Teacher Training/Orientation , 1st Floor Classroom Hallway 7:00 p.m. - PW Coordinating Meeting, Bride’s Room 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall/Sanctuary Friday, September 8 - Church offices close at 2:00 PM Fall Festival Parking Lot Fundraiser 1:00 p.m. - Contemporary Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall Saturday, September 9 Fall Festival Parking Lot Fundraiser Sunday, September 10 - Communion, 1st Sunday of Fall Programming, Fall Festival Parking Fundraiser 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, Pre K- 5 Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, Pre K- 12 Sunday School 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall
ATTENTION PARENTS! We need your College Student’s new address. The Deacons send out gift cards twice a year to our College Students. Please don’t have your students miss out on Free Food!
Please email any address updates to [email protected] as soon as possible. The Deacons thank you! Your students will also thank you!
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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH
First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth
Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Benevolence Fund Kids Hope USA Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank Plymouth Salvation Army Adopt-an-Angel/Gift Tree Bell Ringing Food Drives Thanksgiving Box Assembly United Way Collaborative Fund FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria
Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step - Domestic Violence Shelter Flint Child Health Fund Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives
Our Nation Supporting our Presbyterian Church (USA) Connectional Ministry through our Benevolence Budget to these governing bodies: Detroit Presbytery Synod of the Covenant General Assembly Causes Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Compassion International Sponsoring Children Kids Against Hunger PW Least Coin Malawi Matters Malawi Hunger Relief Marion Medical Mission Mtenthera CCAP (Our Sister Church in Malawi) Drinking Well & Storage Tank Bibles & Hymnals Prayer House Roofs Nursery School Supplies Women’s Guild Church Pews Eyeglasses PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Veritas College, Malawi Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment
Hope Medical Center Kingdom Builders - Pontiac Northville Civic Concern Pearls of Great Price Coalition (Human Trafficking) Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center
Presbyterian Thrift Shop 331 North Main Street
734-459-1250
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10 AM - 2 PM Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM
First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net
Anne Schaefer - Interim Senior Minister
[email protected]; ext.112
Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. [email protected]; ext.113
Linda Cochran - Asst. Min. for Family Development
[email protected]; ext. 117
Darlene Maginley - Interim Dir. Of Children’s Min.
[email protected]; ext. 110
Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Min. [email protected]; ext. 120
Stewart Dodge
Church Business Manager [email protected]; ext. 116
Susan Underhill
Communication Administrator [email protected]; ext. 111
Julie Thompson
Information Administrator [email protected]; ext. 115
Audrey Goodison
Childcare Coordinator [email protected]
Jerry Smith
Director of Music [email protected]; ext.119
Bekah Greenman, Upper Room &
Youth Music Director [email protected]
Susan C. Scott
Organist
Sharon K. Smith Accompanist
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