Sunday, December 7, 2008
Isaiah 40: 1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8

Second Sunday of Advent

Services at 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
in the Sanctuary
The Rev. David W. Shinn, preaching

Music at 11:00 a.m.
Prelude Savior of the Nations, Come JS Bach
Introit Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Plainsong
Anthem Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
John Ferguson
Offertory There Shall A Star Mendelssohn
Choral Benediction Creator of the Stars Plainsong
Postlude Improvisation on Creator of the Stars Cleveland


10:00 a.m. Sunday School
Focus Program

10:00 a.m. Alternative Gift Fair, Hildebrand Hall

12:15 p.m. Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary

12:15 p.m. Alternative Gift Fair, Hildebrand Hall

This year’s Alternate Gift Fair will take place on December 7 in Hildebrand Hall both before and after the 11:00 a.m. service. Do you want to give holiday gifts to your friends and family, yet yearn for an alternative to the holiday commercialism that surrounds us? If so, this Gift Fair is for you! Many non-profit organizations will be present to sell items and offer opportunities for you to make donations. Please save the date and plan to come! — Ardy Bergman

As Plymouth Church moves into its new future, we will transition through a series of leadership structures. Rev. Allen Hilton has left, and Rev. David Shinn is planning to be absent on a sabbatical funded by the Lilly Foundation, beginning on January 19, returning on May 18. An interim senior minister, yet to be named, will be on board in due course, and a "supply" associate minister, yet to be named, will be on board to replace David even sooner.

During the period between now and the arrival of the interim senior minister, a leadership collegium consisting of Rev. Kris Ostrem, Rev. David Shinn, Church Business Administrator Wendy Blight and the Moderator will meet weekly to make decisions that need to be made as part of the ongoing life of the Church. After David's departure on sabbatical, the leadership collegium will continue with membership consisting of Kris, Wendy and the Moderator.

If you have questions or want further information about this pre-interim leadership structure, please contact the Moderator. —–Al Bentley, Moderator