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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Each Sunday of Advent will feature customs, music and food from around the world, as we learn how other people prepare for and celebrate the birth of Christ. What a good time to invite your family members and neighbors to come to church!
Nov. 27 Russian & Greek Orthodox
Dec. 4 Ethiopian Coptic
Dec. 11 China
Dec. 18 Latin America, las posadas
Dec. 24, 8pm Australia
Dec. 25 Europe
If you have tree decorations from any of these areas and would be willing to loan them for the season, please see Gayle Clemmer. Dessert recipes, photos and music are also welcome.
Christmas Day is on Sunday this year, so we’ll have a special service of carols and readings at the regular time, 10:30 am, with the choir singing.
New Year’s Day is also on Sunday. This will be an informal service, as we look ahead with hope and ask God’s blessing for the coming year. The January celebration of the Lord’s Supper will be on January 8.
Mid-Week Advent Service
If you need a few moments of quiet meditation in the middle of your busy week, consider coming to a short service of Scripture, music and prayer on the Wednesday evenings of Advent. We’ll begin at 7 pm for this 20-minute service.
Messiah Sing-along
Thursday, December 15, 7 pm
What’s Christmas without Handel’s Messiah? If you like to sing or listen to the Christmas parts of this classic, join the Columbia Chorale of Oregon for a Messiah sing-along.
The Chorale and the Christian Church of St. Helens are co-sponsoring this evening. Thursday, December 15, 7 pm, at the Christian Church, 185 S. 12th St. The Chorale’s director, A.J. Wong, will lead us, and Kathleen Ward will be the accompanist. You may sing as much or as little as you like. Please bring your own score if you have one. Donations will be received to benefit the Chorale and the Christian Church.
For more information, contact Marilyn Allen, or Ron or Jan Stites.
Boxing Day Scheduled for January 8th
Plymouth Presbyterian Church will again be collecting items for Boxing Day to distribute within our community to those in need. We hope you will join us in donating items to the cause. Place you items in Fellowship Hall on the shelves in the back corner of the room. Suggested items: non-food items such as... deodorant, household cleaners, shampoo & conditioner, Plastic dish tubs, toothbrushes, laundry & dish detergent, washcloths, handy-wipes, toilet paper, disposable diapers, paper towels, bath & hand soap, hand sanitizers, trial size items will be packaged separately, Large/Medium Plastic totes with lid, we cannot match clothing to size & gender so if donating socks, hats, gloves, or scarves, select non/gender. Contact Adrienne or Gina if you have questions.
Monday Night Bible Studies
The Monday night study group will resume on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 7 p.m. The topic has not been decided. All are welcome.
Sunday Morning Bible Studies
Classes 9:15 a.m. at the library in Hutchinson Hall.
The Gathering
The Gathering is a new event for Plymouth Presbyterian Church. It is a potluck hosted by members of the Church, there is no particular agenda other than relax and talk with new members, not-so-new members, and long-time friends. Questions? Contact Ron Stites.
Priscilla Circle
We are a friendly group of women who meet in the church fellowship hall from 1-3 pm every second Wednesday of each month, September through May. Fun and fellowship along with mission projects are high priorities. Everyone is invited to come. Contact Helen Purkerson or Fran Pickering for additional information.
Next Meeting: Priscilla Circle Christmas Luncheon at Zhen's Chinese restaurant in St Helens at 11:15 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast
The men of the church meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at Village Inn. There is no agenda--just lively and wide-ranging conversation. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend. Contact Larry Bloom for additional information
No Meeting in December; next meeting: January 28 at Village Inn
Prayers & Squares
We are a group of women who meet at 1:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month (1st Wednesday after the 2nd Thursday) from September – May turning scrap fabric into treasured lap quilts for those needing comfort.
No meeting in December. Next meeting: January 18, 2012
S.N.A.P.P.
We are a group who serve at the St Helens Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday & the 4th Monday of each month at 11:15 am. The location is St Helens Senior Center.
