Plymouth Presbyterian Church

Volunteer Appreciation Week
2020-04-19 08:00 - 2020-04-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Priscilla Circle Spring Luncheon (4/15) CANCELLED
2020-04-15 12:00 - 14:30 | OR, United States
Watch for info on the fall meeting in September!
Stay safe and wash your hands….

Easter Brunch (4/12) DELAYED INDEFINITELY
2020-04-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Easter Sunday, 2615 Sykes Road, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Please join us in our traditional Easter Brunch. Date TBD….
This will happen on whatever Sunday we are again together face to face.
We don’t know when it will be yet.
But it WILL be AFTER April 12, and we will NOT be open that day.
All food will be provided, NO potluck this year due to health concerns.

Deviled Eggs
Fruit
pastry

And of course plan to stay and enjoy a time of fellowship.

Session Meets (4/8) ONLINE not in person
2020-04-08 18:00 - 19:30
Due to Coronavirus pandemic, the regular scheduled Session meeting will be altered in how it is conducted. Updates will continue to be posted.
We will meet at 6pm, using an online meeting platform, electronically.
This is 15 minutes earlier than normal.
You will get information about this by email.

The Gathering (3/28) CANCELLED
2020-03-28 17:00 - 19:00
this event CANCELLED due to Coronavirus concerns.

Fultano’s Pizza
Scappoose, OR
5:00 pm
Join us in a social gathering of church, family, and friends. This will be a Sabbatical send of for Pastor David.

Newsletter Deadline 3/20
2020-03-20
Any ordinary April newsletter has been postponed indefinitely, or until after April 8 when the Elders meet for Session to determine next steps. At that point there may be a mid-April newsletter or we might just wait until May. Meanwhile there is an April pastoral letter out now, emailed to members, and posted on this website on the Newsletter page.
Please submit your articles to Becky Frazier on or before deadline.

Choir Rehearsal (3/11)
2020-03-11 19:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road, St Helens, Oregon, 998051
Choir will be rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. in Sanctuary.
If you are interested in joining the choir, you are welcome to come to the rehearsals.

Session Meets (3/11)
2020-03-11 18:15 - 19:30
Fellowship Hall 6:15 p.m.

Monday Evening Study Group (3/9)
2020-03-09 18:30 - 19:30
Monday Evening Study Group
“The Spirit and the People in John”
Discover or rediscover the Gospel of John through the people he meets and how the Holy Spirit is described. This class will look at some of the unique aspects of John’s theology, and how it plays out in how John describes Jesus’ encounters with the people he meets. If you have never read John, or have read it dozens of times, the class promises to have something for you!
Schedule:
WEEK ONE: “John’s Unique Perspective”
Scripture: John 3:16-19; 1:38, 20:15
WEEK TWO: “Secure Believers”
Scripture: John 3
WEEK THREE: “High Noon”
Scripture: John 4
WEEK FOUR: “On Trial”
Scripture: John 9
WEEK FIVE: “Weeping and the Glory of God”
Scripture: John 11
Class meets at 6:30 pm. If you wish, you may bring treats to share.

Choir Rehearsal CANCELLED (3/4)
2020-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road, St Helens, Oregon, 998051
Choir rehearsal cancelled for this evening. Next rehearsal is April 1st.
If you are interested in joining the choir, you are welcome to come to the rehearsals.

Monday Evening Study Group (3/2)
2020-03-02 18:30 - 20:30

Choir Rehearsal (2/26)
2020-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road, St Helens, Oregon, 998051

Choir Rehearsal (2/19)
2020-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road, St Helens, Oregon, 998051
Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in Sanctuary
Bring you voice and come join us!

Faith Cabinet Build Assembly (2/15)
2020-02-15 10:00 - 17:00
Faith Build Cabinet Assembly
Saturday, February 15th, we will be having an IKEA cabinet building party. We will be putting together the cabinets at the Christian Church at 185 S. 12th Street. We will begin at 10am.
This is a good opportunity for volunteering. Besides the cabinet making, there will be stations to put the hinges for a cabinet in zip lock bags and label them. This is pretty low tech!
We will also be providing a soup to share. Each church will provide a soup and some bread. Zelda Anderson is in charge of the soup and bread from Plymouth.
There will be a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall with the other sign-up sheets. Please put down your name if you’re going to be part of the cabinet crew. If you have these tools, please label them with your name and bring them with you:
Medium Phillips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet
Tape measure
utility Knife
Work Gloves
We could also use some duct tape and quart size Ziploc bags.
Jennifer Anderson will have a computer on site if you haven’t yet taken the safety education piece.

Monday Evening Study Group (2/10)
2020-02-10 18:30 - 20:30
Study group is on break in December and January. It will resume on February 10 and 17 at 6:30 pm. We will discuss chapters of the book Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle.
February 10 – discuss the intro and chapter
February 17 – discuss chapters 3 and 8
As you read, pay attention to characters and key concepts which will be the basis for our discussion.
Also below is a link to a video by Father Boyle:

Spiritual Practices (2/3)
2020-02-03 12:00 - 13:00

Annual Reports Due (1/15)
2020-01-15
Session Elders to turn in your annual reports to Gina no later than 1/15/20.
Annual Congregational Meeting is January 26, 2020.

Session Meeting (1/8)
2020-01-08 18:15 - 20:00
Meet in Fellowship Hall at 6:15pm

Christmas Potluck (12/13)
2019-12-07 17:00 - 19:00
Plymouth Christmas Party & Potluck
Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time:
There will be lots of yummy food, games, and singing Christmas Carol.
Save the date for some Christmas joy!

Christmas Joy Offering (12/1)
2019-12-01 | Christmas Joy Offering
December 1 – December 22, 2019
Christmas Joy
By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor God’s gift of Jesus Christ by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color.
The Christmas Joy Offering has been a cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s. The Offering distributes gifts equally to the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and to Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. The Assistance Program provides critical financial support to church workers and their families. Presbyterian-related schools and colleges provide education and leadership development while nurturing racial and ethnic heritage. This has been a Presbyterian commitment for nearly 140 years.
$1.1 million in gifts from 2017
are being used to provide critical financial support and grants for current and retired Presbyterian church workers in their times of need
26 countries
represented in the last 25 years at Presbyterian Pan American School
98% of graduates
from Menaul School go on to college
84% of faculty
at Stillman College hold terminal degrees

Veterans Day 2019
2019-11-28

Stewardship Dedication Sunday (11/17)
2019-11-17 08:00 - 17:00
This year’s annual stewardship dedication is on November 17. As we bask in the glow of the just finished bazaar, all are encouraged to bring your pledge card if you have not yet done so by then, We will dedicate the pledge cards during worship on that day.

Sunday Morning Bible Study (11/10)
2019-11-10 09:15 - 10:30
Sunday morning Bible Study at 9:15 am in the Library of Hutchinson Hall.
Participants follow the lectionary readings for Sunday worship and preaching.
Meet in the Library for study and discussion.
Teaching responsibilities will be shared by Rev. David Hutchinson and Elder Linda Dunn.
SCHEDULE: Sunday morning Bible class will run through February at 9:15 in the library.
We will be discussing the lectionary verses for that day.
All are welcome to study and discussion, which is intended to help prepare us to more fully enter
into the worship experience, as well as be a devotional and intellectual exercise. No special knowledge
of the Bible is required or assumed to attend. Just come and listen and say what comes to mind.
Lectionary texts are online or you can call the church office.

Sunday Morning Bible Study (10/27)
2019-10-27 09:15
Sunday morning Bible Study at 9:15 am in the Library of Hutchinson Hall.
Participants follow the lectionary readings for Sunday worship and preaching.
Meet in the Library for study and discussion.
Teaching responsibilities will be by Rev. David Hutchinson
All are welcome to study and discussion, which is intended to help prepare us to more fully enter
into the worship experience, as well as be a devotional and intellectual exercise. No special knowledge
of the Bible is required or assumed to attend. Just come and listen and say what comes to mind.
Lectionary texts are online or you can call the church office.
The class is a great way to prepare for worship that day and deepen your understanding.
It is also a good way to gain experience reading and talking about the Bible. Whether
you have read the Bible for years, or hardly ever, you are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Class will be led by Rev. Hutchinson and he will share some of his background.

Chili Cook Off (10/12)
2019-10-12 16:30 - 18:30
5-Church Chili Cook Off
Benefit for
Habitat for Humanity of Columbia County
Saturday, October 12, 4:30-6:30 pm
First Lutheran Church
360 Wyeth Street, St. Helens
(Corner of 4th and Wyeth)Chili, Cornbread, Cookies
Gluten Free Options
$4 child; $8 adult
Wear a costume and get free candy!
Information at: wwwchristchurchsthelens.org/Halloween-costumes-n-chili

Spiritual Practice (10/7)
2019-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
Meet for spiritual Practice

Habitat For Humanity Project Update (9/29)
2019-09-29 13:30 - 14:00
Faith Centered Habitat Project Update
Habitat For Humanity Initial Gathering
You are Invited!
We are excited about our new service and mission project helping build a house! As we begin you have the chance to meet others who are involved, see the site of the house, and join in prayer for this new adventure.
Sunday, September 29 from 1:30-2:15 pm will be the “kick-off” at the Project site at 7th and Plymouth St. (497 S. 7th). Plan on coming to see what’s happening.
The pastors got their photos taken with golden shovels in August to be used for an article about the faith build. Keep an eye out in the local paper for the photo and article.
The Chili Cook-Off is happening on October 12 Preparation will be from 10-4 at First Lutheran Church. The event itself will be held from 4:30 to 6:30. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. If you have an award winning chili recipe let Gina or Zelda Anderson know.

Elder & Deacon Retreat (9/27)
2019-09-27 10:00 - 16:00
Plymouth leaders will gather on Friday, pray for those who are as we gather to seek the Holy Spirit and listen for God’s direction September 27 from 10am-4pm at the church to look ahead and plan. They will also be reflecting on their work as Deacons and Elders and how they can work together and strengthen Plymouth Church. If you are not currently serving as a Deacon or Elder please.

Deacons' Meeting (9/9)
2019-09-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road, St Helens, Oregon, 998051
Deacons’ meet on the first Monday of each month at 1:30pm
exceptions: *NO meeting July and August. If the first Monday is a Holiday it changes to the 2nd Monday of the month.

Spiritual Practice (9/9)
2019-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
