Plymouth Presbyterian Church

Sunday Morning Bible Studies (3/21)
2021-03-21 10:00 - 22:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
Online Sunday morning Bible study continues at 10 am on line. We will study Bible verses for that Sunday’s worship. Be prepared for a lively discussion.
Sunday, Mar. 21 – Lent 5
Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-10
Sermon: “Perfect Priest“
Themes: According to Hebrews, Jesus functions as priest of the New Covenant, on our behalf.
Sunday Morning Bible Studies

Led by Pastor David Hutchinson
If you want to be included, email pastor David at: davidplychurch@gmail.com for an invite.

Adult Education Bible Study at 10am
Class meets at 10am on Sunday mornings on a virtual computer platform. We
read and discuss the Biblical texts that are the basis for worship and preaching for that
week. Contact the pastor or the church office if you would like an email invitation.

Worship Committee Meeting
2021-03-17 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday 17th – 9:30am worship committee meeting

Monday Evening Study Group (03/15)
2021-03-15 18:30 - 19:30
Online Monday Evening Study Group at 6:30 p.m.
A Journey through the Bible, With a Bird’s Eye View
Starting on Monday, February 1, 2021, pastors Dave and Pat will lead an eight week overview of the Bible. There will be occasional close study of a few specific texts, but the goal will be the overview and not the details. Recently we have studied the books of: Exodus, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, Acts and Revelation in more detail. For those of you who have participated in the past or have some experience with the Bible, the emphasis is on making connections that help you understand specific texts more fully. Or if you have never considered the narrative flow of the whole Bible this will be an introduction. There will be material about the formation, history and geography of the Bible as well as a sprint through the narrative or main story line.

Feb. 1 and 8: Introductory material and Genesis
Feb. 15: Exodus
Feb. 22: A summary of the Pentateuch and 1 and 2 Samuel
March 1: The Prophets and wisdom literature of the Old Testament
March 8: The Gospels of Matthew and Luke
March 15: The Gospels of Mark and John
March 22: Acts and Paul

If you are interested in taking part contact Pastor David Hutchinson
Please spread the word if you know of others who might be interested.

Sunday Morning Bible Studies 3/14
2021-03-14 10:00 - 22:45
Online Sunday morning Bible study continues at 10 am on line. We will study Bible verses for that Sunday’s worship. Be prepared for a lively discussion.
Sunday, Mar. 14 – Lent 4
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon: “Raised”
Themes: Jesus is the cosmic reconciler; He raises us with Him in resurrection.
Sunday Morning Bible Studies

Led by Pastor David Hutchinson
If you want to be included, email pastor David at: davidplychurch@gmail.com for an invite.

Adult Education Bible Study at 10am
Class meets at 10am on Sunday mornings on a virtual computer platform. We
read and discuss the Biblical texts that are the basis for worship and preaching for that
week. Contact the pastor or the church office if you would like an email invitation.

Presbytery Meeting
2021-03-12 - 2021-03-13

PPC Session Meeting (3/10)
2021-03-10 18:15 - 20:30
Online Session Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:15pm

Monday Evening Study Group (03/8)
2021-03-08 18:30 - 19:30

Sunday Morning Bible Studies 3/7
2021-03-07 10:00 - 11:45
Online Sunday morning Bible study continues at 10 am on line. We will study Bible verses for that Sunday’s worship. Be prepared for a lively discussion.
Sunday, Mar. 7 – Lent 3
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Sermon: “Crucified”
Themes: In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the cross of Jesus, and the weakness he took on to experience human life and our reality.

Monday Evening Study Group (03/1)
2021-03-01 18:30 - 19:30

Deacons' Meeting (3/1)
2021-03-01 10:00 - 10:40 | Online Meeting, home computer, anywhere, any
Deacon Online Meeting March 1 @ 10:00 am
Deacons on the first Monday of each month at 10:00 am
exceptions: *NO meeting July and August. If the first Monday is a Holiday it changes to the 2nd Monday of the month.

Monday Evening Study Group (02/22)
2021-02-22 18:30 - 19:30

Online Sunday Morning Bible Studies 2/21
2021-02-21 10:00 - 10:45
Sunday Morning Bible Studies

Led by Pastor David Hutchinson
If you want to be included, email pastor David at: davidplychurch@gmail.com for an invite.

Adult Education Bible Study at 10am
Class meets at 10am on Sunday mornings on a virtual computer platform. We
read and discuss the Biblical texts that are the basis for worship and preaching for that
week. Contact the pastor or the church office if you would like an email invitation.

Lectionary

February 21 – First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 9:8-17;
Psalm 25:1-10; 1
Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

Monday Evening Study Group (02/15)
2021-02-15 18:30 - 19:30

Sunday Morning Worship (2/14)
2021-02-14 11:00 - 12:30
Due to Corona virus concerns, we will not gather in person for worship nor fellowship at the church until further notice from the medical authorities and local government, when it’s safe.
The following online services are available until we can meet in-person again.

Coffee & Prayer Fellowship 11:00 a.m. online:

We join in a Coffee & Prayer Fellowship in an online service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. This modified Worship Services/Coffee & Prayer Fellowship will continue online until it is safe to meet again for in-person services.

Led by Pastor David Hutchinson
If you want to be included, email pastor David at: davidplychurch@gmail.com for an invite.
Your invite will be sent to you via email the day before the meeting.

The first Sunday of each month Pastor David Hutchinson will administer the sacraments of holy communion, the consecrated bread and wine. Bring you representation of the sacrament to the meeting.

Sermons are posted in Audio and textual version on this website. https://plychurch.org/sermons/
Also see Upcoming events & calendar for bible studies available online.

Lectionary:

February 14 – Transfiguration of the Lord
2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6;
2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

Session Meeting (2/10)
2021-02-10 18:15 - 20:00
Online Session Meeting at 6:15pm

Monday Evening Study Group (02/8)
2021-02-08 18:30 - 19:30

Monday Evening Study Group (2/1)
2021-02-01 18:30 - 20:30
Monday Evening Study Group meet online at 6:30 p.m.
A Journey through the Bible, With a Bird’s Eye View
Starting on Monday, February 1, 2021, pastors Dave and Pat will lead an eight week overview of the Bible. There will be occasional close study of a few specific texts, but the goal will be the overview and not the details. Recently we have studied the books of: Exodus, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, Acts and Revelation in more detail. For those of you who have participated in the past or have some experience with the Bible, the emphasis is on making connections that help you understand specific texts more fully. Or if you have never considered the narrative flow of the whole Bible, this will be an introduction. There will be material about the formation, history and geography of the Bible as well as a sprint through the narrative or main story line.
Contact pastor Dave for an email invitation.

Feb. 1 and 8: Introductory material
March 8: The Gospels of Matthew and Luke
March 15: The Gospels of Mark and John
March 22: Acts and Paul

Online Sunday Morning Bible Studies 1/31
2021-01-31 10:00 - 10:45
Sunday Morning Bible Studies

Led by Pastor David Hutchinson
If you want to be included, email pastor David at: davidplychurch@gmail.com for an invite.

Adult Education Bible Study at 10am
Class meets at 10am on Sunday mornings on a virtual computer platform. We
read and discuss the Biblical texts that are the basis for worship and preaching for that
week. Contact the pastor or the church office if you would like an email invitation.
On January 31 we will cover 1 Corinthians 8:1-13.

Online Sunday Morning Bible Studies 1/24
2021-01-24 10:00 - 10:45
Sunday Morning Bible Studies

Led by Pastor David Hutchinson
If you want to be included, email pastor David at: davidplychurch@gmail.com for an invite.

Adult Education Bible Study at 10am
Class meets at 10am on Sunday mornings on a virtual computer platform. We
read and discuss the Biblical texts that are the basis for worship and preaching for that
week. Contact the pastor or the church office if you would like an email invitation.
On January 24 we will cover 1 Corinthians 7:29-31.

Online Sunday Morning Bible Studies (1/17)
2021-01-17 10:00 - 10:45
We join in a Coffee & Prayer Fellowship in an online service at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, led by Pastor David Hutchinson.

Led by Pastor David Hutchinson
If you want to be included, email pastor David at: davidplychurch@gmail.com for an invite.

Adult Education Bible Study at 10am
Class meets at 10am on Sunday mornings on a virtual computer platform. We
read and discuss the Biblical texts that are the basis for worship and preaching for that
week. Contact the pastor or the church office if you would like an email invitation.
Sunday, January 17 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8; 12-13
Themes: How to observe appropriate boundaries.
Can we keep wickedness out, and our arguments inside the church community?
The church in Corinth was doing the opposite:
They were letting wickedness in, and taking their arguments on the road!

Session Meeting (1/13)
2021-01-13 18:15 - 20:00
Session online meeting Jan 13, 2021

Church Office Close December 23 - January 1
2021-01-01, 2020-12-23
The Church office will be closed December 23, 2020 through January 1, 2021. Please contact Pastor David Hutchinson for assistance.

Christmas Day
2020-12-25
Merry Christmas!

Newsletter Deadline (12/21)
2020-12-21
The deadline for the January newsletter is December 21.
If you have articles you would like to see in the newsletter, please send them to our newsletter editors: Becky Frazier & Wendy Wells

Christmas Gathering Online (12/14)
2020-12-14 19:00 - 20:30
Another online get together? YES….Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7pm.
A short half hour to share some Christmas Cheer.
The invite will be sent by email and if you want a special invitation, please call Wendy. We will be sharing our pets, pets in costumes, ornaments, Christmas masks or whatever puts you in a Jolly spirit.
It will need to be a “quick” share, but if successful we can repeat as needed! See you then…..

Sunday Morning Worship (12/13)
2020-12-13 11:00 - 12:30
We join in a Coffee & Prayer Fellowship in an online service at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, led by Pastor David Hutchinson. If you would like to participate contact Kathleen.
Sermons are posted in Audio and textual version on this website. https://plychurch.org/sermons/
Through the rest of 2020, the sermons will follow the New Testament letters known as the Epistle readings (1 Cor. below). So not the Old Testament nor the Gospel readings. Later as we near Christmas Day we will explore the stories of some Angels found in the Bible, in other places than the birth of Christ.
Lectionary December 13: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126, I Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8,19-28
Worship:

Advent 3 – – Dec. 13 – – “A Time for Humility”
Scripture: 1 Thess. 5:1-6, 12-24
1 Cor. 1:26-31 (non-lectionary extension of Advent 1 text)
Sermon: “Staying Awake”
Themes: Day of the Lord coming as a thief again.
Staying awake but humble because there are things we don’t know.
We don’t know when God is coming…

Session Meeting 12/9
2020-12-09 18:15 - 20:00
Meet at 6:15pm

Sunday Morning Worship (12/6)
2020-12-06 11:00 - 12:30
We join in a Coffee & Prayer Fellowship in an online service at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, led by Pastor David Hutchinson. If you would like to participate contact Kathleen.
Sermons are posted in Audio and textual version on this website. https://plychurch.org/sermons/
Through the rest of 2020, the sermons will follow the New Testament letters known as the Epistle readings (1 Cor. below). So not the Old Testament nor the Gospel readings. Later as we near Christmas Day we will explore the stories of some Angels found in the Bible, in other places than the birth of Christ.
Lectionary December 6: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15; Mark 1:1-8

Worship

Advent 2 – – Dec. 6 – – “A Time for Patience”
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15
Sermon: “Judging the Thieves and the Angels”
Themes: 2 Peter says that God’s day of judgment comes like a thief.
The connection between patience and judgment.
2 Peter also talks about judgment for even the angels who sin. (2:4)
(The week after Christmas I look at angels, so this anticipates)

Sunday Morning Worship (11/29)
2020-11-29 11:00 - 12:30
We join in a Coffee & Prayer Fellowship in an online service at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, led by Pastor David Hutchinson. If you would like to participate contact Kathleen.
Sermons are posted in Audio and textual version on this website. https://plychurch.org/sermons/
Through the rest of 2020, the sermons will follow the New Testament letters known as the Epistle readings (1 Cor. below). So not the Old Testament nor the Gospel readings. Later as we near Christmas Day we will explore the stories of some Angels found in the Bible, in other places than the birth of Christ.
Lectionary

November 29
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
I Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37

The Advent season starts on November 29 and as we meet on Sunday morning in our virtual computer platform, we will light Advent candles. Each person is encouraged to find four candles and arrange them in a circle. You can do this with a pie tin base, or something more elaborate. Usually the candles are purple or blue. Sometimes there are three purple and one pink. Whatever you have available is fine, and if you’d like to join in on Sundays in Advent just have your candles ready on Sunday morning.

“A Time for Thanksgiving”

Scripture: 1 Cor. 1:3-9
Sermon: “Always Thankful”
Themes: Focusing on thanksgiving this week seems a week late.
It is after the Thanksgiving holiday, but time also seems a bit off this year.
Waiting, and how we wait.
Hymns: “Come thou Long Expected Jesus” (Advent hymn)
