Thanksgiving Sunday November 19, 10:30 a.m.

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1 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever Thanksgiving Sunday November 19, 10:30 a.m. Child care for infants is provided in the Nursery, room 209 in the Education wing. See an usher for directions. Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available from the ushers. Plymouth Congregational Church

2 Prelude TOCCATA ON GREAT DAY African American Spiritual arr. Adolphus Hailstork (1998) VARIATIONS ON NETTLETON Undine Smith Moore ( Come, thou fount of every blessing ) (1976) SOLEMN PROCESSIONAL Robert A. Harris (1985) Processional Hymn COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME St. George s Windsor (see facing page) Call to Worship Beth A. Faeth Minister: From the depths of our being, a song of thanks arises, and we pour out our praise for all of God s gifts: Congregation: Bread to empower our bodies, Minister: Beauty to quicken our pulse, Congregation: Hope to enlarge our vision, Minister: Love to link our lives, Congregation: Community to face our fears, Minister: And for this time of worship to become filled with joy and touched by grace. Introit DEO DICAMUS GRATIAS Gottfried A. Homilius Let us thank God. ( ) Unison Prayer This morning, God, we woke to beauty. We were washed with light and clothed with grace. If we hurried past your peace, forgive us. If we neglected to savor your presence, grant us mercy. Empty our hearts of foolish cares. Sweep out old and tattered regrets; clear away faithless pining. You have given us this day, ripe with blessing. Therefore, we shall rejoice and be glad. The Lord s Prayer (... and forgive us our debts... ) Pilgrim Hymnal, page 513, prayer 57 Welcome and Announcements Fellowship Concern John Kulstad Anthem LIKE A MIGHTY STREAM Moses Hogan & John Jacobson Combined Choirs of Fellowship Missionary Baptist and Plymouth Congregational (2000) Philip Brunelle, conductor; Billy Steele, pianist Lift every voice and let us sing! In every song let freedom ring! From every soul comes a noble dream: Let justice roll like a mighty stream. Oh, every trial we ll overcome, when every child beneath the sun, And every soul shall live as one: The noble dream has just begun! Words by Moses Hogan

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4 Jeffrey Sartain Butterflies are symbols of hope; the children will collect your butterflies today and bring them to the front of the church for our dedication of pledges. Dedication of Pledges Prayer of Dedication Bless us in our giving, O God, and bless our commitments to give wholeheartedly to the work of this church. We give with hope, trusting in your presence around us, in your life within us, in your love shining through us, in your work being done among us. We dedicate ourselves to the work you call us to in this place, and give thanks for your great goodness to us now and in all seasons. Amen. As the organ begins playing, the children and youth may proceed to their classrooms, as described on the back page of the bulletin. Hymn WHAT GIFT CAN WE BRING? Anniversary Song (see facing page) Reading DO STONES FEEL? by Mary Oliver Do stones feel? Do they love their life? Or does their patience drown out everything else? When I walk on the beach I gather a few white ones, dark ones, the multiple colors. Don t worry, I say, I ll bring you back, and I do. Is the tree as it rises delighted with its many branches, each one like a poem? Are the clouds glad to unburden their bundles of rain? Most of the world says no, no, it s not possible. I refuse to think to such a conclusion. Too terrible it would be, to be wrong.

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6 Versicles Minister: Let us prepare our hearts for prayer. Minister: God be with you. Congregation: And with your spirit. Pastoral Prayer Minister: Let us pray. Offertory TRUST ME Richard Smallwood (2011) I will be with you if you will only trust Me. I ll never leave you if you will only trust Me. I ll fight your battle if you will only trust Me. I AM that I AM. I have all power. I will deliver if you will only trust Me. Words by Richard Smallwood Prayer of Dedication Doxology #464 While the ushers bring forward the gifts, the congregation stands to sing. Praise to God, immortal praise, for the love that crowns our days! Bounteous source of every joy, let thy praise our tongues employ; Singing thus through all our days: Praise to God, immortal praise! Amen. Scripture Readings Joshua 24:22 28; 1 Peter 2:4 7a Sermon A stone as our witness Paula Northwood Closing Hymn WE PLOW THE FIELDS Wir pflügen (see facing page) Benediction Postlude O, Happy DAy Edward Rimbault Fellowship Missionary Baptist Choir arr. Edwin Hawkins

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8 Today at Coffee Hour: Celebrate our pledges and join Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church choir in a special reception with cake, sponsored by the Racial Justice Task Force. Adult Choir members will pour tea and coffee. Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Bill and Jean Brastad by their daughters Patty O Brien and Carla Owsley. Cover Image by Wil Stewart (unsplash.com/photos/-m9pkhid7nk). Parents and Families of Our Children: Thank you for bringing your children to church. If you need a place to go with a restless or hungry child, the Parsons Room (next to the library) is available. You and your children can hear the service from there. If You Have a Hope, a Suggestion or a Concern about Plymouth, please contact the Deacons via their address, deacons@plymouth.org.

9 CHURCH REGISTER as of Nov. 15, 2017 Recently Baptized: Ryan Towa Hubbard, son of Chinatsu Inage Hubbard and Nathan Hubbard (11/5/2017) Gratitude: Susan Humphrey Barnett, completed cancer treatment Bereaved: David Galligan, death of father (11/2/2017) Convalescing: Carol McLaren, at home Greg Venell, at home In Hospice Care: Jane Hall, at home Dave Hanson, Friendship Village of Bloomington, c/o Mim Hanson, 8106 Highwood Drive Y220, Bloomington, Minn Home and Hospital Visits: All Plymouth s ministers call upon members of the church in their homes, in hospitals or care and rehabilitation centers. If you know of someone who would like a visit from a minister, please contact Beth Faeth (bethf@plymouth.org or 612/ ).

10 Christmas Festival December 3 Join in the fun following worship! Delicious food and drink! Buffets with mini sandwiches, vegetarian pasta and more will be offered in Guild Hall and the Lenmark dining room; cookies and desserts in Jones Commons. Coffee, hot cider, milk and hot chocolate will be served. Seating will be available in Guild Hall, Lenmark and Jones Commons, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Delightful carol singing in the Fireside Room with Philip Brunelle begins at 12:15 p.m. Decorative crafts for all ages, everything from paper gingerbread people to create-a-story spinners, will be available in Guild Hall, Jones Commons and the Jackman room, starting at 12:15 p.m. Craft tickets will be sold in the Parsons Room alcove before the service and during the festival and also outside Jackman during the festival.

11 Plymouth Staff Paula Northwood, Minister for Spiritual Formation Doug Freeman, Ministry Assistant for Programs Seth Patterson, Director of Children and Youth Ministry Katie Dillon, Senior High Leader Corbin Dillon, Senior High Assistant Kristen Froebel, Director, Young Voices Camille Horstmann, Director, Genesis and Alleluia Dancers Jenny LeDoux, Nursery Supervisor Jeffrey Sartain, Minister for Community Engagement Allison Campbell Jensen, Director of Communication Cody Bourdot, Audiovisual Manager Larry Johnson, Strobel Drop-in Center Coordinator Beth A. Faeth, Transitional Minister for Congregational Care Vivian Jones, James Gertmenian, Ministers Emeriti Catherine Duncan, Covenant Partner; Chaplain for Fairview Home Care and Hospice Karl L. Jones, Covenant Partner; Chaplain for Good Samaritan Society Philip Brunelle, Organist and Choirmaster Sonja Thompson, Music Associate George Maurer, First Service Music Director James Bohn, Dan Dressen, Lisa Drew, Jenny French & Maria Jette, Soloists Siri Keller, Director, Cherub, Chorister and Youth Choirs Mary Laymon, Director, Chapel Singers Cammy Carteng, Director, Adult Handbell Choir Ann Tandy-Treiber, Music Librarian Annette Abel, Business Administrator Joy Hansen, Accounting Manager Emily Venell, Ministry Assistant for Hospitality Malcolm Williams, Public Safety Manager Robert Brock & Sheila Rafert, Evening/Weekend Receptionists Kai Gerr, Public Safety Officer Bob Haas, Housekeeping Manager Kathryn Bahl, Tracy White & Stan Wright, Custodians

12 Church School: After the dedication of pledges today, young people will depart from the Sanctuary and go to their classrooms. Please help them follow the appropriate color ribbons to exit. Little Lights (ages 3 & 4) to Room 104 YELLOW Big Lights (ages 5 Kindergarten) to Room 103 BLUE 1st & 2nd grades to Room 203 GREEN 3rd grade to Room 204 RED 4th & 5th grades to Room 205 ORANGE Multi-faith Class (6th & 7th grades) to Room 207 Confirmation (8th & 9th grades) remain in worship Senior High (10th 12th grades) to Youth room (below chapel) Church School will end at 11:45 or when the 10:30 service has concluded, whichever is later. Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/plymouthcongregationalchurch) Follow us on Twitter (@PCCmpls) Tag us on Instagram #plymouthchurchminneapolis Follow us on Pinterest ( Plymouth Congregational Church 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota / churchinfo@plymouth.org