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November 10, 2022

Weekly Highlights: 

All-Church Dessert Potluck and Bingo Night is this Friday, 11/11 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dessert to share, table settings for your family, and be ready to play an exciting game of Bingo for prizes. Contact a Congregational Life Board member with questions.
Adult Forum schedule for the rest of 2022. Please join the Forum for a two-week study of the Book of Mark this Sunday and next, 11/13 and 11/20. This study will take a deep dive into Mark's story of Jesus and what it means in your life. Then the Advent forum series runs 11/27 through 12/18. No forum on 12/25 or 1/1.
If you missed the chance to attend The Missions Marketplace last weekend, but still want to donate, the online form is open through 11/27, or you may drop off or mail a check (with TMM on the memo line and a note about how to split your donations), also by 11/27. Visit our website photo gallery, to see TMM pictures, including the lovely thank you card (pictured) from the children at LaFamilia.
Submissions (Overview, Bulletin, Facebook)
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Because the church office will be closed for Thanksgiving on 11/24 and 11/25, Barb will need any information for the Bulletin insert of 11/27 by Monday 11/21 at 5 p.m. The Overview deadline will remain 9 a.m. on Wed.
Fellowship Groups
Get-a-Grip is 11/19 at 6 p.m. hosted by Bob and Meg Jeffrey, Trails at Timberline Apartments Clubhouse, 2451 S Timberline Road, NW corner of Drake and Timberline. Please bring your table setting and a Thanksgiving dish to share. Beverages provided but you may bring your own. Most in the group are "empty nesters" with stories to share. Everyone welcome! RSVP Meg.
Advent Craft Night is back, and back in person. Join young and old for pizza followed by an evening of crafting for all ages, Friday, 12/9 at 6:30 p.m.
Outreach & Service
Help youth assemble Blessing Bags at this year's Sleepout! Needed: gallon Ziplocs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, travel packs of wipes, plastic ponchos, combs, washcloths, band-aids, trail mix packet, candy (not chocolate), water bottles, hydrating water flavoring/liquid IVs, and period products. As usual, they will be collecting lightly-used outdoor gear for Homeward Alliance. Donation boxes will be in the youth room through the end of November.
Thanks to all who have kept Saralyn fed through October. We are extending this meal support through 11/29 as she recovers from her surgery at home. Please either follow the direct link to sign up or go to plymouthucc.org/meals. A few spots left.
The Trustees are looking for a few people to join the Snow Removal Ministry Team. The team volunteers to clear the snow from the sidewalks around the church. This is done ONLY before worship on Sunday morning. If you are interested in joining this team contact Kathee Houser.
Fort Collins Interfaith Council invites you to Protecting Places of Worship, about religious hate crimes, state/federal hate crimes laws, threat assessments, and ways to avoid potential threats of violence and implement a security program. The event provides resources and fosters networking and community outreach. Congregation Har Shalom, 725 W Drake Rd, 11/17, 6-8pm. Read poster.
Neighbor to Neighbor needs 85 meal kits for Thanksgiving. Families are hurting because of the rising cost of food this year. Contact Peri Mueller at pmeuller@n2n.org or 970-818-2156 if you can help - or check the N2N website for a list of grocery items. Meal kits need to be delivered to 1550 Blue Spruce Dr. #67 by 12 pm on Fri., 11/18. Thank you!

An inactive member of Plymouth is having a housing crisis and needs a place to stay immediately. For health reasons, she cannot stay in a shelter. We have referred her to the appropriate community agencies. She has asked if any church member would be willing to house her, at least temporarily. Please contact Joyce DeVaney if you can help.
This Sunday

Worship (9 & 11 a.m.)

  • In-person + streaming; all wiggly worshipers are welcome in the nursery
  • Music Minute from Dir. of Music Mark Heiskanen
  • Share the Plate: Plymouth World Missions Ministry Team
  • After Each Service: Coffee fellowship (sign up)

Christian Formation

  • 10 a.m. Godly Play (age 3 through 5th grade)
  • 10 a.m. Adult Forum: Gospel of Mark (see above)
  • 12:30 p.m Youth Group
Ongoing
The associate minister search process is on schedule! The committee has reviewed a number of ministerial profiles, and is currently considering several promising finalists. Your continued prayers of discernment are appreciated. Learn more at  plymouthucc.org/search.
Where is God calling you? Take the quick Ministry Match survey to find out. Whether you're new, been here for ages, committed, or looking for an opportunity, Plymouth Ministry Match is for you. Takes 3 minutes. Just click, complete the Ministry Match survey, and results will allow you to explore new Plymouth opportunities... or know you are already in the right place. Questions? Use the form at the bottom of the page.
What is Hal up to, anyway? Find out by reading updates from Hal's sabbatical at his blog, halsabbatical.com.
Don't get towed! The Social apartment complex has parking spots #39-98 by lease all week except Sundays 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Please do not park in these spots Monday-Saturday or you may be towed. Image: DJ Shin, click for full credit.
Looking for a Covid booster? Find out where to get one (including drop-in, "large community vaccine sites") here or call 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).
Do you know someone who would appreciate being wrapped in prayer, during good times or challenging times? The Prayer Shawl Ministry would love to share their needlework! Please contact Judy Filusch to arrange one for yourself or someone you know.

Automatic Parking Gates: Closed Mon-Sat, to reduce through traffic and control parking. Keypad code 0916# opens gates. They stay open 30 sec, then close automatically while beeping. To exit, automatic sensors open gate. Questions? Bob Jeffrey

How can you get more involved at Plymouth?  Donate flowers or be a greeter... a liturgist... an audio volunteer... or even a deacon. plymouthucc.org/signup.
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