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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 and 10:30AM 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 April 2, 2017 Faces of Jesus: Fasting
5th Sunday in Lent
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The Lord’s day in Worship
at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI
PRELUDE “Antiphon” G. Young “My Song Is Live Unknown” D. Wood WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT “Enter This Door” Wesley/Halmekangas Chancel Choir CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) One: God watches over our waking and sleeping. All: Our help comes from God who made heaven and earth. One: God saves our feet from slipping and stumbling. All: Our help comes from God who made heaven and earth. One: God keeps guard over our comings and goings. All: Our help comes from God who made heaven and earth.
*HYMN NO. 244 “O Love, How Deep, How Broad”
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OPENING PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC “Let All the World In Every Corner Sing” Martin
Chancel Choir CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Forgive us for the times last week when we walked on by; turned up the
volume; left you to get on with what was ours to do. We are sorry for the things that we knew were wrong, but went ahead and did or those things we left undone. God, if anyone can cope with us you can. We know that you accept us even with our faults, carrying all that weights us down – you won’t look the other way. We pray, Lord that you will set us free from the burden of sin. Forgive us. And show us, here and now, the people you know we can be. Glory to you, through all you shape and love. Peace to every creature. Amen. (Silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
RESPONSIVE SONG NO. 251 “I Come to the Cross”
Your arms are open, you call me by name, you welcome this child that was lost. You paid the price for
my guilt and my shame; Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come to the cross. (Chorus only, sung twice)
SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 51:1-17
Pew Bible, Old Testament
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 “I Then Shall Live” (9:00) arr. Rouse
Chancel Choir
“Steddefast Cross” (10:30) J. Mansfield
*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN NO. 252 “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”
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SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Pew Bible, New Testament
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SERMON “The Fasting Jesus” Rev. Schaefer
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH THE APOSTLES’ CREED (Traditional) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*HYMN NO. 589 “O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” *THE CHARGE
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Adagio for Lent” R. Powell
*All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated
Worship Schedule April 2017
Faces of Jesus *indicates communion
Sanctuary April 9 Palm Sunday, “Faithful Jesus” Rev. Schaefer preaching, Chancel Choir, Sunday School (Path) Processional April 13* Maundy Thursday, please join us in the Upper Room at 8:00 pm April 14 Good Friday - Tenebrae Service 8:00 pm April 16 Easter Sunday, “Victorious Jesus” Rev. Anne Schaefer preaching, Chancel Choir, Brass Quartet April 23 The Followers of Christ: Disciples & Apostles Rev. Campbell preaching, Chancel Choir April 30 The Followers of Christ: Ambassadors Rev. Cochran preaching, Chancel Choir, Unsung Heroes
Upper Room April 9 Palm Sunday, “Faithful Jesus” Josh Imboden preaching, Bekah Greenman leading worship, Sunday School (Path) Processional April 13* 8 PM Maundy Thursday, “Broken & Blessed” Rev. Emily Campbell preaching April 14 Good Friday - Tenebrae Service in the SANCTUARY at 8:00 pm April 16 Easter Sunday - “Victorious Jesus” Rev. Linda Cochran preaching, Bekah Greenman Leading worship April 23 The Followers of Christ: Disciples & Apostles Rev. Schaefer preaching, Bekah Greenman leading worship April 30 The Followers of Christ: Ambassadors Rev. Campbell preaching, Bekah Greenman leading worship, Unsung Heroes
Dear Faithful Friends in Christ, I could never express in words the gratitude I have for the outpouring of love and kindness you have shown to my girls and me in the past two weeks. It has been a heartbreaking time for our family as we grieve Kevin, but we are buttressed up with the support of faithful friends like all of you. You are truly a church which witnesses to what it means to live the love of Jesus Christ. I am forever thankful for your compassion, understanding, prayers, and most of all, your love. Faithfully in Him, Anne Schaefer Interim Pastor
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Today’s Music
Opening Praise: “This is Amazing Grace” “All I Am”
Offering Praise: “As the Deer”
Closing Praise: “You Are My All In All” “Oceans”
Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM
Faces of Jesus Series
Ushers this morning : Heidi & George Herr
Service Leader: Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
Service Assistant: Josh Imboden
Worship Leader: Bekah Greenman
Worship Team: Hannah Carlson—Violin
Miah Newman—Djembe
Amy Marmaduke—Piano
Casey Fortman-Bass
Today’s Service Elements
Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 58:1-9a Matthew 6:16-18 Matthew 4:1-4
Sermon: Faces of Jesus: Fasting
Video: The Skinny on Fasting - The Skit Guys
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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Nancy Morman Cathy Tartaglia
Patti Wert Sharon Winkler
Family & Friends of Members
To Carol Stoner and family, whose mother, Helen Landstra, passed away on March 30, 2017
To Debbie Johnson and family, whose husband, Dana Johnson, passed away
To the family of Sheryl Hannak and Kelli Turi, whose mother and grandmother, Maxine Harrigan, passed away on March 8, 2017.
To Reverend Anne Schaefer and family, whose husband, Kevin Schaefer, passed away on March 9, 2017.
Praise & Thanksgiving
1. Prayers of thanksgiving for the wonderful response to needs for food aid in Malawi. Due to commitments of humanitarian aid of needed staple foods, no region in the country remains in famine at this time.
2. Pray for relief to come to countries around the world which are experiencing famine due to both erratic
weather and civil wars, specifically in Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Yemen (reference: Global Famine
Early Warning Monitoring System).
Church Wide Concerns
Our Deacons of the Day are: Sharon Holcomb and Kris Black Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Elizabeth Detter, Brian Detter, John Roose and Linda Luke
Our Ushers at 10:30 are: Kiki & Jack Farrow, Sandy& Steve Marulis Counting Team this week: Wayne Krupin, Kathleen 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.
Melissa Heck, friend of Anne Sherwood
Loretta Nault, mother of Anne Sherwood
Carol Moore, friend of Barbara and Ron Bullotta
Liz (Dobos) Bonner, sister of Otto Dobos
Dave Ball, Friend of Mike and Susan Hagen
Mark Thompson, friend of Mike and Susan Hagen
Calvin Cromwell, brother of Roger Cromwell
Carolyn Brown, friend of Millie Ferrari & FPCP
Mary Stolt, aunt of Susan Underhill
Kathy Sprengel, friend of Brian Detter
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.
3/23 Rev. MC Kalingande has accepted the call to serve at Mtenthera and the induction ceremony will be on May 21st. Please keep this new minister in your prayers that he may be a strong leader who will shepherd our brothers and sisters in Malawi in the name of Jesus Christ!
Our Sympathies
Members
Sally Evans Bucky Farrow Millie Ferrari
Nancy Forsyth Bryn Gerich Renaldi
Susan Goerge Elizabeth Gribble
Lindsey Jones
Don Loesch Barb Mason Cal Mason
Dana Pedersen Carmen Ryan
Heather Shepard Janet Townsend
Beth Walch
The flowers today are given to the GLORY OF GOD and In loving memory of Doris and Bruce Richard from
their children.
Cynthia Alexander Ralph Bonser Meera Martin Don Morgan
Members Receiving Long-term Care
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High School Youth group is ON tonight!
See you here at 6 PM
Mark your calendars for Dart Wars!!
Middle School Dart Wars: Friday, April 28
High School Dart Wars: Saturday, April 29
Planning ahead for Sunday School: April 9 - Palm Sunday - Children meet in basement classroom hallway for processional
April 16 - Easter Sunday - Children meet in the Dining Room full hour
April 23 - Children start in Worship and then go to Sunday School
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS 9:00 & 10:30 Children start in Fellowship Hall
Palm Sunday Rehearsal
Jesus Raises Lazarus
John 11:1-45
Path (Sunday School) News
Youth Ministry News
FPCP Senior Scholarship applications will be available online beginning on April 3. The
deadline to submit the application is May 7. Scholarship interviews: Sunday, May 21.
Bridge News
April Mission: Malawi
No Bridge this week! See you April 19!
The Bridge’s annual Italian
Night, featuring the Burgett
Family's secret
pasta sauce has
been rescheduled
to April 19th.
The Bridge Annual Pancake
Breakfast is on hiatus this year!
It WILL return next year.
You can continue to support Bridge
ministries by parking at the church during
Art in the Park and Plymouth’s Fall Festival.
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Local Mission
FPCP is working more closely with our Presbytery and its program for the 13,000 children in foster in Michigan. Our prayer ministry can help by praying for a special child each month. This month we are praying for 11 year old Alexandra. Allie wants to
become a veterinarian when she gets older so she can take care of horses. She wakes up every
morning with a smile and is very outgoing and talkative. She is easy to hold a conversation with. She
also enjoys being active by playing volleyball and riding bikes with her friends. After school, Allie
enjoys reading, drawing, playing with the Wii and with her American Girl Doll. When she’s asked
about the qualities she wants in a future forever family, Allie has just a couple of desires. “Allie
would like to go on vacations and ride horses with her forever family, continue to go to church and
be involved in (her youth ministry).” More info can be found at Mare.org. If you are interested in helping with our foster care projects, please call Peggy at 734.953.1044.
Our Thrift Shop is thriving!! THAT'S NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE!!
Now we need more items to sell and we hope we can count on YOU to go through your homes to find unused and unneeded donations for us to offer at the shop. AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
On April 29, there will be a BIG OLD VILLAGE SIDEWALK SALE. We would like to have some spring and summer furniture, as well as collectables to offer for sale that day.
AND our second annual TOOL SALE will be held on May 20, so please bring us tools to sell, and be sure to shop that day too. Remember that all donations are tax deductible and all of the profits are for mission work! Thanks so much, Linda Luke, Ted and Lynne Porter
Our Local Mission Committee is assembling CARE PACKAGES for Foster Care students at Wayne State to encourage them at final Exam time. These students have aged out of foster care and receive no family support. Our small acts of love show them we care and encourage them to do their best on their final exams. We are collecting for 27 students.
Can you donate any of the following?
Personal hygiene products (hand lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, shampoo, shaving items for men and personal hygiene for women.)
Nonperishable nutritious breakfast snack foods (granola bars, small cereals, pop tarts, peanut butter)
Healthy snacks that college kids enjoy
Laundry and dishwashing detergent
Towels Donated items should be placed in the collection bin in the church lower level through Sunday, April 23.
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News & Announcements
Handel’s Messiah - The Easter Portion
Sunday, April 9, 2017 (Palm Sunday) 6:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church of Northville 200 East Main Street, Northville, MI 48167
The FPCN Chancel Choir will again join with the FPCP Chancel Choir
to present the Easter portion of Handel's 'Messiah.’ Soloists: Kimberly Swan, Soprano Louise Fisher, Contralto James R. Moore, Tenor Theodore Jones, Bass Chorus: Chancel Choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth Chancel Choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Northville Tyndale Artists Ensemble Dr. Jerry Smith, Conductor Dr. Carole Halmekangas, Organist Sharon Smith, Pianist There will not be a charge for the concert, however, a free will offering will be taken.
FPCP Self Study
When a pastor leaves, every congregation goes through a transition period. A Self Study is one tool that assists the congregation to navigate this transition and a requirement that precedes the Pastoral Search process. It is a process that prepares the way for the next chapter in the life of our church family that identifies who we are, who our neighbors are, and what God is calling us to become. In accordance with rules of our denomination and approval of Session, a Self Study committee has been formed and has had its organizational meeting last Wednesday. This process is ex-pected to last approximately four months and is facilitated by the Presbytery of Detroit Committee on Ministry, Debbie Lennis, with assistance by Rev. Schaefer. Members of the committee who have accepted its call are the following: Charles Evans, Curt Rager, Darlene Maginley, Bev Girard, Johanna Kissel, Nancy Sullivan, Richard (Rick) Williams, Sandy Dodge, and Tom Brady (Chairperson). It is a privilege and joy to work together on this study and serve our church family in this manner. Your prayers and support are invited and welcome.
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IT’S TIME TO ORDER EASTER FLOWERS. Please fill in the form below:
I wish to (please check one):
Donate a flower to decorate the church on Easter Sunday. (I will pick up my flower) Donate to the FPCP Flower fund.
Following is the wording that will appear in the bulletin: “Flowers in the Sanctuary and Upper Room have been given to the glory of God and . . .”
PLEASE PRINT so that we do not misspell any names
In Honor of __________________________________________________ (or)
In Memory of _____________________________________________________________________________
by Attached is my check in the amount of ___________ Name ________ Phone_____________________________________ Flowers are $12 each. You can either purchase a flower to take home, or donate to the FPCP Flower Fund. If you want to take your flowers, please arrange to pick them up after the last service on Easter Sunday or on Tuesday, April 18th during office hours. Whether you donate to the Fund or want a flower, the name of the person you wish to honor or memorialize will appear in the bulletin. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, April 9.
News & Announcements
Let’s welcome the LARGEST new member class in recent memory with a very special dinner in their honor! This evening is meant to be a surprise for all who participate whether you are a host or a guest, so no one knows with whom they'll be having dinner until that very night. All guests will gather at the church for their assignments while the hosts prepare their homes for dinner. Guests can either bring a side dish to pass during dinner or a dessert to share towards the end of the evening.
This spring edition of our Mystery Dinner will be on Saturday, April 22nd. We will gather at the church around 5:30, we will then get our host assignments and travel to each mystery host's home for dinner. Everyone will reconvene at church around 7:30 for a dessert buffet. Child care will be provided.
Important details:
Now through April 15, sign up and choose Host, Side Dish or Dessert Saturday April 22: meet at FPCP at 5:30 to get your location assignment
Childcare will be provided at FPCP while we dine Bring your side dish to your host’s house, leave desserts at FPCP
After dinner, at approximately 7:30, all guests and hosts will return to church for a community dessert buffet At 8:30, gather your kids and dishes and head home
If you would like to join us or if you have questions, please call Karen Danke at 313-618-5936 or email at
You can sign up online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0545aaa92aa7ff2-fpcp1
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Presbyterian Women
FPCP Partners in Earth Care – Let’s Recycle
You may notice additional small blue recycle bins throughout the church – in the Narthex, Upper Room, Dining Room, upstairs kitchen and the Calvin Room. It’s simple to distinguish between what goes in the garbage and what can be recycled within our church. In the garbage can, you can place napkins and plates. In the blue recycling bins, you can place juice cups, coffee cups (both without liquid), water bottles, church bulletins, paper and cardboard. These items will be placed in the two larger recycling bins that are placed outside each Tuesday morning for city recycling. Please help do your part by taking a second to determine which bin the item you are disposing of goes in. Church volunteers will
empty the blue bins each Sunday after services.
Prayer labyrinth is another way to pray and meditate on God.
A labyrinth assists Christians in meditation and prayer. In the Middle Ages, the labyrinths were used as a way for people to participate in a pilgrimage without the expense or time required in actually going to another place. Labyrinths were created on the floors of cathedrals to help draw people into meditation. During Holy Week, you will have the opportunity to experience this ancient tradition using the prayer Jesus Christ taught us to pray, “The Lord’s Prayer.” Come join us in Fellowship Hall beginning Sunday, April 9 (8:00 am – 9:00 pm) through Saturday, April 15 until 1:00 pm. As you walk the labyrinth, we hope you will be mindful of following Jesus in your life and in the world.
Presbyterians for Earth Care
"Battery Recycling"
Unfortunately our source for recycling batteries is no longer accepting them. We WILL NOT be collecting batteries on Sunday, April 2nd. We will be working with local municipalities and their annual hazardous waste days to collect batteries. Our next collection date will be Sunday, April 9th. Look for the collection bin in the Narthex. There is also no longer a collection box in the basement due to safety reasons. Please watch your bulletin for upcoming dates for battery collection as they become available.
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Sunday, April 2 - 5th Sunday in Lent 8:30 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, Palm Sunday Rehearsal and K-12 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Choir Break, Calvin Room 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service (NO SUNDAY SCHOOL at 10:30 a.m.) 11:30 a.m. - Kids Hope Elementary Mentor Meeting, Hearth Room Monday, April 3 6:00 p.m. - Feasibility Study Task Force Meeting, Chapel 7:00 p.m. - B&G Committee Meeting, Library 7:15 p.m. - HR Committee Meeting, Chapel 7:30 p.m. - Worship Committee Meeting, Hearth Room Tuesday, April 4 9:30 a.m. - Staff Prayer & Meeting, Hearth Room 10:30 a.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 7:00 p.m. - Stewardship Committee Meeting, Library Wednesday, April5 - 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room Thursday, April 6 9:30 a.m. - American Sewing Guild, Dining Room 4:00 p.m. - High School Worship Team Rehearsal, Knox Hall 6:00 p.m. - Nominations Committee Meeting, Library 6:00 p.m. - Deacons Meeting, Off Site 7:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Meeting, Bride’s Room 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Knox Hall Friday, April 7 1:00 p.m. - Contemporary Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall Saturday, April 8 7:30 a.m. - SMMBS, Hearth Room & Chapel PW Set up for Labyrinth Sunday, April - 9th Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, K-12 Sunday School 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service
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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH
First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth
First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net
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
Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
10 AM—2 PM Saturdays 10 AM—2 PM
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
Victoria Barkoff - 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
Susan C. Scott Organist
Sharon K. Smith
Accompanist
OUR STAFF
Ministry Administrative Music
