The Perspective - Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights
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The Perspective - Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights
The Perspective Volume 39 Number 2 Our mission is to be a Christ-centered community led by the Holy Spirit that supports the spiritual journey of all who strive to boldly live out their faith in the world. We are commi&ed to diversity, spiritual growth, and pu)ng our faith into ac*on, locally and throughout the world. An Open & Affirming Congregaon Rev. Dr. Shawnthea Monroe Senior Minister Rev. Adam Hange Associate Minister James P. Riggs Minister of Music & The Arts Leslie Szalay Director of Chris*an Educa*on David von Behren Music Intern Connie Hartley Director of Finance & Administra*on Ed Willmo! Facili*es Manager February 2016 Upcoming Worship at Plymouth Church Rev. Dr. Shawnthea Monroe preaching unless otherwise noted. February 7 ~ Transfigura0on Sunday Children & Youth Sunday Worship (Adults & Children) & Communion Luke 9:28-36; 2 Corinthians 3:14-4:2 ONA Anniversary, Mardi Gras Brunch February 10 ~ Ash Wednesday Worship at 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Dinner at 5:45 p.m. February 14 ~ First Sunday in Lent Worship & Sunday School (PreK-8th) Luke 4:1-13; Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Valen*ne cookie baking (PreK-8th) during worship Karen Schmauder Office Administrator Rachel Gardiner Administra*ve Assistant Jean Albrecht Director of PDO February 21 ~ Second Sunday in Lent Worship & Sunday School (PreK-8th) Luke 13:31-35; Psalm 27 James Lake, Rose Munn Facili*es Staff 2860 Coventry Road Shaker Heights, OH 44120 (216) 921-3510 www.plymouthchurchucc.org February 28 ~ Third Sunday in Lent Worship & Sunday School (PreK-8th) Rev. Adam Hange preaching Luke 13:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8 Inside: •Le&er From Council President Kris*n Sweeney •Ash Wednesday / Dinners / Lent •Plymouth Lunch Club / Theology on Tap •Music & The Arts / Valen*ne Cookie Baking God is sll speaking •Did You Know / Centennial Events •Mardi Gras / ONA/ Souper Bowl of Caring •Family Promise / Service Projects •Plymouth Family / Donate By text •Leadership 2016 / News & Events •Plymouth Kids & Youth / Confirma*on Sunday Worship Schedule September 13, 2015 – June 5, 2016 9:15 a.m.: Coffee House 9:30 a.m.: Adult Forum and Childcare 10:30 a.m.: Worship & Sunday School (PreK-8th), and Childcare 11:40 a.m.: Fellowship ___________________ ___________________Message from our Council President ____________________ 2 Dear Members of Plymouth Church, It is a pleasure and a privilege to serve as Council President during the 100th anniversary of Plymouth Church. This is an important moment in the life of this congrega*on, as we celebrate our past and set a course for our future. My husband, Peter, and I joined Plymouth in 1994, back when the Candy Circle, the Rummage Sale and the Couple’s Club were all major ac*vi*es in the church. The ushers wore dark blue suits – and so did most of the congrega*on. In those days, the music was always classical and the sanctuary always seemed full. When we joined, we heard stories about the “good old days,” when the ushers wore morning suits and you had to come early on Sundays to get a seat. I heard a story that the Shaker Schools Superintendent in the 60s and 70s, who was in fact Catholic, was a member of Plymouth because membership in this church was an important civic marker. A year aLer joining Plymouth, I became a big buddy to two sisters who lived on E.83rd off Quincy Avenue with their diabe*c father and younger sister. Their mother struggled with addic*on and mental health problems and was mostly absent. Although I considered it many *mes, I never brought them to Plymouth Church. I did not believe they would feel comfortable at Plymouth and frankly, I wasn’t certain how they would be received. In the mid-90s, I decided that Bronica and Sharetha would not fit in at Plymouth, so I never brought them to the church I loved. Now, I would bring them here without a second thought. All churches have a tendency to look backwards and long for the good old days, when the pews were full and the children were perfectly behaved. I can’t tell you how many *mes I have heard people speak wisNully of the “old Plymouth.” It’s true: the Plymouth of today is very different from the church I joined twenty years ago, but can we make comparisons? Which is be&er: a crowded balcony or a diverse Sunday school? Comparing the church of today with the church of the past doesn’t work. It’s like the rings of a tree compe*ng with each other. The seed of who we are now was planted one hundred years ago and who we are now is rooted in who we were then. More importantly, the purpose of church is not to “succeed” but to come together to worship God, and be reminded that (in words of Rev. Eugene Peterson) “we are not ourselves by ourselves.” We come to Plymouth to experience the Transcendent and to worship the Risen Christ. Who is to say if we are doing that be&er than we did in 1995 or even 1925? My hope for this year is that we look at our history and celebrate who we were, while apprecia*ng what has changed for the be&er. We are all part saint and sinner, the beloved children of God. Together, we are the body of Christ, united by the Spirit and called to serve the world in love. This is true whether we have been church members for decades or for months. This is true whether we read the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal. This is true whether we love classical music or gospel or folk. We are all rings in the same tree that is Plymouth Church. Plymouth Church is a congrega*on with an excep*onal 100 year history. In this centennial year, may that history help us understand who we are now and lead us toward a bright and blessed future. Yours sincerely, Kris*n Sweeney Church Council President 3 Ash Wednesday Worship, February 10 7:00 p.m., Chapel Together we begin our Lenten Journey. There will be the tradi*onal imposi*on of ashes. Childcare (0-age 4) in Nursery ____Ash Wednesday Dinner____ 5:45 p.m. Cost: Adult $5, Child $3 (age 4-11) Children 3 or younger are free Family max = $15. Reserva*ons for dinner required. Sign up by Monday, February 8 ____Dinners & Lenten Program____ February 17 - March 16 Join us for Food and Fellowship on Wednesday nights during Lent. Dinner will be served in Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:45 p.m. At 6:45 - 8:00 p.m., there will be programming for adults and children (PreK-5th), with child care (0-age 4) in the Nursery. Begins February 17, sign up in advance. ____Wednesday Dinners: 5:45 p.m.____ Cost: Adult $5,Child $3 (age 4-11) Children 3 or younger are free. Family max = $15. Reserva*ons for dinner required. Please sign-up by the Monday before each meal. ____Lenten Programs____ Please join us for a thought provoking discussion “Change Through Dialogue” Facilitated by Bill Braun Based on the book, Why are All the Black Kids Si$ng Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum. Please pick up your own copy. The book is available at book stores and through Amazon and Kindle. Sign up outside the Parlor Lenten Devotionals Inspired by hymns from the red Pilgrim Hymnal, wri&en by Plymouth members and friends, and compiled by Vicki Werneke and Mendle Adams, will be available February 14. ______Connect During the Week______ Weekly Bible Study, Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Room 102. Led By Rev. Dr. Shawnthea Monroe. Fossil Fuel Coffee & Discussion, February 10 & 24 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., CR. Fossil Fuel is a congenial group of men (mainly re*red) who gather to discuss a variety of diverse and current topics with many view points from the a&endees. Great Coffee. Delicious Pastry. ThoughNul Discussion. Women’s Bible Study, Monday, February 1, 1:00 p.m. in the Parlor. For more informa*on, please contact Susan Bruner. Theology on Tap: Faith at the Academy February 16 (3rd Tuesdays) at 7:00 p.m. Academy Tavern (12800 Larchmere Blvd) Topic: The Meaning of Bap)sm Everyone is welcome. Readings are available at the church. Ques*ons? Contact Rev. Dr. Shawnthea Monroe, [email protected] ________Plymouth Lunch Club________ Wednesday, February 17 “Japan, Images, Reflec0ons, Insights ” Lee Makela , PhD, emeritus professor of East Asian history at Cleveland State University, and long*me member of Plymouth. Lee shares images and insights from his most recent trips to Japan, reflec*ng on the current state of affairs there in light of more than fiLy years since he first studied at Interna*onal Chris*an University in Tokyo as a college junior in the early 1960s. Cost $6. Please sign up by Monday, February 15. Give up Snail Mail and Receive the Perspec0ve electronically. Contact Karen Schmauder [email protected] 4 ___________ Music & The Arts ____________ ArtsPlymouth Season 2015-2016 - Where the arts, faith and the community converge. Brochures for the en*re season are located in the Literature Racks and www.plymouthchurchucc.org Tuesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Chamber Music Society Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano: Warren Jones, piano Tickets: www.clevelandchambermusic.org or at the door Friday February 5, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Men of Song & Guests CANCELLED Sunday, February 21, 12:00-12:30 p.m. Plymouth Kids’ Koncert A fun and informal program of music by Plymouth’s kids with child friendly snacks in the choir room! If you would like to par*cipate, please sign-up in advance outside the parlor. For more info or ques*ons see Music Intern, David von Behren. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND Valentine Cookie Baking Sunday, February 14 AEer Children’s Message Kids, PreK - 8th grade, will gather in the Kitchen and Fellowship Hall to bake cookies and decorate containers, and then, if possible, deliver cookies to our homebound members and friends. On February 14, children should a&end worship, then proceed to the kitchen aLer the Children’s Message. Ques*ons, contact Leslie Szalay, Director of Chris*an Educa*on, [email protected] Thank You: Connections Group 2 Plymouth Kids’ Koncert, October 25, 2015 Sunday, February 21, 4:00 p.m. Les Delices, Ar*st in Residence Folly of Youth: Teresa Wakim, soprano Tickets: www.lesdelices.org or at the door Connec*on Group 2, led by Mary Bright and Janet Wilkens, served Coffee Hour in January. The following members par*cipated: Jim Bright March Hannah & Adam Hange Saturday, March 5, 3:00 p.m. Lisa and Hans Hunziker David von Behren Organ Recital Plymouth’s excellent music intern plays his junior recital on the 60 rank Holtkamp/Hemry pipe organ. A recep*on in the Parlor will follow. Betsy and Steve Kaufman Sharon and Jim Moos Karen Reich Alice Mae & Tom Suits Jane & Don Underwood Planning a Baptism? Please call Rev. Dr. Shawnthea Monroe 216.921.3510 For More Informa*on About Connec0on Groups Contact Jeannie Clarkson ____________________Plymouth Centennial Events______________________ Come Celebrate With Us! Heritage Potluck Sunday, February 28 …that in the 1960’s, Plymouth youth were ac)ve poli)cally and, with Shaker Heights High students, held an an)-war “Moratorium Day” prayer service at Plymouth. …that major volunteer and service ac)vi)es with Hough House, Se6lement House and Inner City Protestant Parish grew during the 1960s. …that music programming expanded with the hiring of John Herr as organist. …that Plymouth officially joined the United Church of Christ in 1961. Informa*on about all of the events will be available in the Perspec*ve, weekly email blasts, on the website (www.plymouthchurchucc.org), Facebook page and in the pew racks. And you can always talk to the Commi&ee if you have ques*ons: Chris*ne Bretz, Co-Chair Janet Neary Gloria Sturghill, Co-Chair Carole Phipps Rev. Dr. Shawnthea Monroe Dick Pogue Tom Daniel Dave Reavis Pamela Ford Margaret Reuthinger Cindy Hill Pat Schinabeck Chris Karr Janet Wilkens Mark your calendars! On Sunday February 28, we are planning a Heritage Potluck aLer church in Fellowship Hall. Think about your family’s tradi*onal meals, something you would love to share with others. You can even share the recipe (or not). This will be a wonderful way to get to know your fellow members of the congrega*on. More details will be in the bulle*n and email blast, but remember to mark the date and join us!! Sign-up outside the Parlor. Spring Centennial Progressive Dinner Well known Plymouth hospitality on a large scale: Saturday, May 14, 2016. Looking for 10 -15 cooks to prepare their specialty for 8 to 10 fellow members (count yourself) in their home. Current plans include an all-group cocktail get-together, followed by small groups gathering a various homes (yours?) for the main course, then on to a big dessert buffet for everyone. Job descrip*on: Willing to open your home to hungry guests for dinner on May 14. Describe the cuisine/food you will serve and be part of the fun of a “blind” selec*on by guests. Cook a favorite company or family meal, such as American classic, ethnic (designate), cook-out, holiday fare, steak and potatoes, vegetarian, Plymouth cookbook inspired, seafood, man-in-the-kitchen, barbeque, gluten free, etc. etc. The commi&ee will match guests with their favorite cuisine. Volunteer to Chris*ne Bretz, [email protected] by February 28. Mardi Gras Brunch, Sunday, February 7. 7 Join Plymouth's ONA (Open & Affirming Group) for Mardi Gras Brunch on Sunday, February 7 in Fellowship Hall following worship. A hearty breakfast menu will be served family style with "furiously fun" music by Hot Jazz 7 - Cleveland's premier New Orleans style jazz ensemble. Celebrate Plymouth's 11 year anniversary of ONA designa*on. Dona*ons will be accepted to cover costs of food and entertainment (Suggested $5/person, $15/family Young children free) Gluten free op*ons will be available. Sign-up sheet located outside of parlor - Please sign up so we can properly prepare! 5 6 ______Plymouth Library News_____ If you haven’t stopped by our church library (room 103) you are in for a surprise. The library has been given a much-needed faceliL by Rev. Cynthia Barnard-Sheldon. Cynthia spent months sor*ng, labeling, and organizing the books. All you need to do is stop by, find a *tle that interests you and check it out. We have current *tles and Chris*an classics – books for children, teens and adults. So stop by the Plymouth Library! You’ll be glad you did. And a big THANK YOU to Cynthia Barnard-Sheldon for her outstanding work! 2016 Souper Bowl of Caring February 7, aEer worship, the Plymouth Youth Groups will be at the doors of the sanctuary with soup pots to collect dona*ons for the Cleveland Food Bank. In past years we’ve raised over $600 during the postholidays *me of need. This year, with your help, our play call is to “run it all the way to the goal line” for Greater Cleveland’s families in need! Reminder: The church is closed Monday, February 15 in celebra*on of President’s Day Next Perspecve Deadline (March ) is February 21. Friend us on Facebook ___________________Is Plymouth “O&A” OR “ONA”?_____________________ The General Synod of the United Church of Christ adopted a resolu*on in 1985 welcoming persons in regard to sexual orienta*on (Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual). In 2003, the Synod also called for the inclusion of persons who are Transgender. The UCC Coali*on for LGBT Concerns (The Coali*on), has been an essen*al part in helping UCC churches and others understand what is meant by "Open and Affirming." The Coali*on suggested using the acronym "ONA" (like salt n' pepper) to differen*ate from other "welcoming" churches. A congrega*on is recognized as ONA if it has adopted a public statement/covenant specifically welcoming persons who are lesbian, gay and those of all sexual orienta*ons") into its full life and ministry. Before making this commitment, most churches enter a "process" beginning with a *me of study, prayer, and much discussion. Plymouth went through this process for about two years before taking the vote on February 13, 2005. Of the 170 vo*ng members, the vote was 159-11 IN FAVOR of becoming Open and Affirming! Therefore, we are both O&A and ONA!! Plymouth became ONA church #531. There are now over 1300 ONA churches (or about 25% of our total UCC churches). The UCC Coali*on, which is celebra*ng its 31st Anniversary Year, is ul*mately striving for 100% inclusion... We s*ll have much work to do! OGHI JIK ALLMNOMIP SQJQHOHIQ Approved by vote of the members on February 13, 2005 Plymouth Church is an Open and Affirming congrega)on. We celebrate and find strength in our diversity and view it as a way to understand the inclusiveness of God. We welcome persons of any age, color, ability, or sexual orienta)on. We embrace those of varying theological and poli)cal beliefs, and differing ethnic, socio-economic, and educa)onal backgrounds. Our congrega)on joyfully welcomes all to join in worship, ministry, fellowship, leadership, sacraments and blessings. With God's guidance, Jesus' example and the Spirit's inspira)on, we commit ourselves to ongoing study, prayer, conversa)on and ac)on, so that it may truly be said of Plymouth Church, "My house is a house of prayer for ALL people." (Isaiah 56:7) Join us February 7 for a Special ONA 11th Anniversary Coffee Hour Celebra0on 7 Fresh Start for Family Promise SAVE THE DATES ! For many years Plymouth, along with many other churches in Cleveland, hosted homeless families from the Family Promise organiza*on at their churches. For two weeks each year church members cooked dinners, set-up living spaces, and created programs and ac*vi*es for the families that were without homes. Almost two years ago, Family Promise decided to offer a different model of service to homeless families, housing them in permanent loca*ons, giving the families with young children a more stable living experience un*l they were able to obtain housing. The Shaker Heights Hunger Center Needs You The Shaker Hunger Center is open to clients during the 3rd and 4th weeks of each month, on Monday and Wednesday mornings, and it is staffed by volunteers from Shaker Heights Community Church (20120 Lomond Blvd., where it is housed), and Plymouth Church. Each volunteer works for 1 to 1.5 hours on one of these days, filling bags and boxes with nonperishable foods and/ or stocking the shelves in the storage room. Please consider dona*ng 1 hour of your *me once each month. Next volunteer opportuni*es: January 25 and 27 and February 15, 17, 22 and 24. Contact Charlene Nevans, [email protected] Churches are s*ll an important component of the Family Promise organiza*on. Plymouth has decided to support Family Promise by selec*ng two weeks each year that we will assist the program in any way that is needed - preparing meals and delivering them to the two housing sites, and conduc*ng drives to collect items needed by the families (clothing, diapers, food, etc.). We might also travel to the Family Promise loca*ons to offer programs and provide child care while parents a&end mee*ngs. We will also create an email distribu*on list of Plymouth members who are interested in being informed when volunteers are needed outside of the two service weeks. We will work closely with the Family Promise Coordinator to discern the needs of the families during those weeks and recruit Plymouth members to fill those needs. We have selected to serve the families during the weeks of: April 10-16 and October 16-22, 2016. Please mark your calendars now for those dates. We will be contac*ng you and informing you of ways you can help for the April service week in mid-March. If you have any ques*ons don't hesitate to speak with Gloria Sturghill and Merce Robinson, Co-Coordinators of Plymouth Family Promise. Sugar Plum Workshop A huge thank you to the 45 volunteers that gave up their Saturday morning on December 5 to make another hugely successful Sugar Plum Workshop. In 2.5 hours 118 kids made 1036 giLs! We are already planning for next year and are collec*ng 8-12 oz jars with lids and Christmas ribbon, preferably grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon can be solid, striped, plaid, etc. Please bring to the office. Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry knits and/or crochets warm shawls for friends in need of comfort, baby blankets, and hats & scarves. They meet the first Wednesday of each month, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., room 102. No experience necessary. Supplies are available or you can bring your own. Contact Alice-Mae Suits. Next gathering: February 3 Hats & Scarves Project For Miles Park School As an outreach project, we knit or crochet or sew out of fleece hats and scarves. With 520 students at Miles Park School, this is an all-year produc*on. We have some donated yarn for you to use if you are interested. Bring items to church as you finish them. The Ministry has storage space in the church. ______Our Plymouth Family______ Celebra0ng “Four Score Plus” Toby Perry February 3 Ry Snow February 7 Lydene Ru&er February 11 Sally Menges February 18 Pearl Crain February 29 Deepest Sympathies to: Kathy Murray and Tim Conway and their families mourning the death of their uncle, Gerald Conway, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. 8 Church Office Volunteers Needed for Sundays Are you are available to occasionally volunteer in the office on Sunday during Adult Forum and worship? Du*es include answering the phone, possibly making copies, and assis*ng any members or visitors who come into the office. No experience necessary. Free coffee! Once worship begins, you can lock the office and a9end the service. Just return to the office during the closing hymn or you can remain in the office and listen to the worship service. Call Karen Schmauder, 216.921.3510 or [email protected] ______Christmas Eve Offering______ A BIG THANK YOU to all Plymouth members and friends who so generously contributed $1,624 to FrontLine Service, A Crisis Center through our Christmas Eve offering! Awards? Special Accomplishments? We want to hear from you! In a few sentences, tell us about your special recogni*on and we will post it in the Perspec*ve (space available). Provide Flowers for Sunday Worship And/OR Join the Flower Delivery Ministry ______Donate by Text______ You can now make a contribu*on to Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights with a quick text message! Simply send a text to 216.446.7611 with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $25. Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card informa*on. Once your registra*on is complete, you will receive text verifica*on and a receipt via email. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automa*cally! Give By Text Quick Guides can be found in the Literature Racks. Contact Juanita Faulx, [email protected] Argentine Tango Fundamentals Dance Class ____Donate Online & Make Payments____ These are introductory classes, teaching basic Tango movements. Plymouth Church accepts online dona*ons and payments! The process is quick and easy. Just go to our website, www.plymouthchurchucc.org, and click on the “Donate Online” link. Wear comfortable clothes and bring either leather soled shoes or heavy socks that will slide on the floor. No partner necessary. You can donate through your checking account or with a credit card. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Fellowship Hall. Cost: $5 per class, which is donated to Plymouth Church. Contact Ann Dobyns, 303.229.9931. Recurring dona*ons or one *me dona*ons can be set up. Ques*ons, call Connie Hartley, 216.921.3510 ext. 24. Pay Online ____________________News & Events____________________ ________The Plymouth Church Library & Book Exchange_________ Long, cold winter days (and nights) are coming. Curl up with a good book and read the chills away. For Faith Reading visit the Church Library (Room 103). Books are shelved alphabe*cally by the author’s last name. Sign the card in the back, put it in the box on the desk. Books may be kept for 3 weeks. You are invited to browse both collec*ons frequently. The Church Library (103) is usually available when the church is open, but especially on Sunday Mornings from 9:15 a.m. before worship. The Book Exchange (FH) is most easily accessible during Coffee Hour aLer worship. No sugges*ons this month—you can choose and enjoy! For Fun Reading, the Book Exchange in Fellowship Hall has a wide variety of fic*on and non-fic*on available (no cards to sign—just take and enjoy). Dona*ons are always welcome. 9 Volunteer at Cleveland FoodBank The Plymouth All-Church FoodBank Group volunteers third Wednesday, February 17 6:00-8:00 p.m., usually followed by dinner at a restaurant. Contact Paul Qua. Building Closing Procedures Plymouth Church Leadership 2016 Council President Kris*n Sweeney Council Vice-President Chris Karr Secretary Heidi Makela Treasurer Gloria Sturghill Assistant Treasurer Robin Johnson Adult Faith & Life - Chair Amy Clum Holbrook Building & Grounds (B&G) - Chair Ben Beckman Caring - Chair Juanita Faulx Children & Youth (C&Y) - Chair Donna Dickinson Evangelism & Growth (E&G) - Chair Rick Johnson Giving - Co-Chairs Kendalle Cobb Suzanne Hamilton Partnership & Service (P&S) - Chair Vicki Werneke Worship - Chair Brian Smith Personnel Chair Peter Sweeney If severe weather requires that the building be closed, you can call the church’s main voice mail to hear details (216.921.3510). In addi*on, no*ces will be posted on: Plymouth Face Book Page TV Channels: Channel 3 WKYC Radio sta*ons: WTAM 1100 AM, WMVX, WMJI, WGAR, WAKS, WMMS, WHLO, WKDD, RADIO FREE OHIO 1350 AM, 90.3 WCPN, WCRF 103.3 FM, WCLV 104.9 FM Websites: wkyc.com, wtam.com, wmvx.com, wmji.com, wgar.com, kisscleveland.com, wmms.com, 640whlo.com, wkdd.com It’s Important Where You Park Founda*on Chair Council Memb@Lrg Dee Burt Council Memb@Lrg Lynne Slater Council Memb@Lrg Pat Schinabeck Council Youth Member Darby Grant Council Youth Member Ren Mueller During inclement weather, if you are able, please park further away from the entrances, leaving the closer spaces for those who cannot walk as well through the snow, ice and cold. Cards & Calendars You may bring new note cards or gree*ng cards with envelopes to the office. They will be given to residents at Care Facili*es who will enjoy sending them to others. Eyeglass Collection Bring to the Church Office. Sponsored by the Mayfield Heights Lions Club and the Lions Eye Clinic located at St. Vincent Charity Hospital. _________ _________ 10 Ash Wednesday and Lent On February 10, come to Ash Wednesday dinner (5:45 p.m.) then begin your Lenten journey with your children at Ash Wednesday worship (7:00 p.m.), with the tradi*onal imposi*on of ashes. Child care for kids 0-age 4 is available in the nursery. Every Wednesday during Lent, February 17 through March 16, there will be special programing available for kids Prek – 5th grade . We will start with dinner in Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:45 p.m., then the kids will meet in room 206 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for learning and fun. Child Care (0-age 4) is available 6:30-8:00 in the nursery. February Events February 1 - C & Y mee*ng 7pm - all are welcome February 5 - Parents Night Out February 7 - No Sunday School / Children and Youth Sunday / Kids sing with choir February 10 - Ash Wednesday / dinner / child care February 14 - No Sunday School / Valen*nes Cookie Baking February 17 - Dinner and children's Lent programing / child care available February 21 - Sunday School / Kids Koncert 12pm choir room February 24 - Dinner and children's Lent programing / child care available February 28 - Sunday School Children and Youth Sunday Sunday, February 7. The service will be led by the children and youth! We need your par*cipa*on to make this a fun and successful event. This is a great opportunity for the children to be on the other side of the church service and learn about the importance of everyone doing their part to make a community of faith work together. Look for sign-up opportuni*es and talk to Adam Hange or Leslie Szalay to see how you and your child can par*cipate! Parent’s Night Out Friday, February 5, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., FH. PNO theme is a Valen)nes Party! We will provide dinner, have craLs and play games. Leave the kids with us and have some *me for yourselves! Please register for planning purposes! For ages 3-10 / $5 per child / $10 family max Contact Leslie Szalay, Director of Children’s Educa*on, [email protected] or 216.921.3510, ext. 27. Mission Projects Thank you for dona*ng to our first Mission Project, Heifer Interna*onal. The Sunday School collec*ons combined with money donated for Heifer Honor cards through the Alterna*ve Giving Market gives us a grand total is $798.11! With this money Plymouth Church will be purchasing: one water buffalo ~ one goat ~ one sheep ~ two hives of honeybees ~ twelve flocks of chickens. We pray these giLs will help to bring prosperity and good health to the recipients. We are kicking off our next mission project, collec*ng items for “Blessing Bags.” We are asking for the following dona*ons that the children will put together into easy to pass out bags: • Socks • Travel size tooth paste • Travel size tooth brush • Baby wipes • Non-perishable food item (individually wrapped) • Gallon sized zip-lock bags Look for the collec*on baskets and please help us to give to those in need. Thank you for helping to make a difference in the lives of others! Valentines Cookie Baking On Sunday, February 14 Plymouth Kids will meet in FH aLer the Children’s Message to make cookies and valen*nes cards for homebound friends and neighbors. We need a few volunteers to help the children and also to make deliveries. See Adam Hange or Leslie Szalay if you can help, or if you know someone who would appreciate a sweet treat and cards made by Plymouth Kids. Plymouth Kids Epiphany Art Show Thanks to everyone who par*cipated in the Plymouth Kids Epiphany Art Show! It was wonderful to see some of our kids share their ar*s*c side with us. Artwork may be picked up from Leslie Szalay aLer February 14th. We hope you enjoyed the show! 11 9th-12th Grade 6th-8th Grade February Sunday, February 7 – 10:30 a.m. C&Y Sunday February Sunday, 7th – 10:30 a.m. - C&Y Sunday Thursday, February 11- Monday, February 15 – Fun, Faith, and Learning Trip to Chicago (CANCELLED) Sunday, Feb 14, 3-5 p.m. Friday, February 26 – 7-9 p.m. – Krumbine Room Sunday, Feb 28 Ukranian Egg Decora*ng at Plymouth (Confirmed/Final cost TBD) March Friday, March 11 - 7-9 p.m. – Krumbine Room March Sunday, March 13 – 3-5 p.m. April Friday, April 8 – Krumbine Room April Sunday, April 10 – 3-5 p.m. Sunday, 24 – Doan Brook Stream Sweep Sunday, April 24 – 12- 3 p.m. – Doan Brook Stream Sweep May Friday, May 5-May 6 – Confirma*on Retreat Friday, May 13 – Krumbine Room May Sunday, May 8 – 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 27 – Krumbine Room Sunday, May 22 – 3-5 p.m. 9th9th-12th Grade Youth Group - Get Your Passports NOW for Service Trip! 2016 Wher e 12—18, e: Nor rth o N ay ew When: Jun at thern G Ontario y it an Ontar um H r fo t ita Cost ab io H k: $350 Wor Near The Algonq $150 deposit due by April 1 uin Provincial Pa Half-Scholarships Available rk 9th Grade Confirma0on Calendar 2015 - 2016 Sunday Gatherings Sunday, February 7 Sunday, February 21 Sunday, February 28 Sunday, March 6 Sunday, March 13 Sunday, March 20 Sunday, April 3 Sunday, April 10 Sunday, April 17 Sunday, April 24 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-1:30 12-3:30 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Service Project w/ Mentors Krumbine Room Krumbine Room Krumbine Room Krumbine Room Krumbine Room Krumbine Room Krumbine Room Krumbine Room Krumbine Room (To Be Confirmed) Friend us on Facebook for the latest news about Plymouth. Special Dates: Service Project – Sunday, April 24, Doan Brook Stream Sweep – 12-3 p.m. w/ Mentors Closing Retreat – Friday, May 6, 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, May 7, 1 p.m., w/ Family & Mentors welcome to join for bonfire and dinner on Saturday 6-9 p.m., @ Sunset Shores Retreat Center in Vermilion, OH Confirmaon Sunday – Sunday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. in Worship w/ Family and Mentors - MANDATORY Clip This Page & Save the Dates! POSTMASTER: Send address change to Plymouth Church, The Perspec)ve 12 PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT CLEVELAND, OHIO PLYMOUTH CHURCH, UCC 2860 Coventry Road Shaker Heights, OH 44120-2200 216-921-3510 The Perspec)ve (USPS 445-870) published monthly (except August ) by Plymouth Church, UCC, SEND TO: © 2012 - 2016 Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights Celebration of Sky Arsinchuck’s Retirement as Facilities Manager, 2004 - 2016 Celebration at Worship, January 10 Coffee Hour January 10 Dewey’s Coffee Shop Hosted a “Sky Day” With Special Brews Farewell Sky!