A PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 ● 734.453.6464

www.fpcp.net

In Covenant Agreement with Mtenthera CCAP Church in Malawi

Regular Worship Times: Sanctuary - 9:00 and 10:30AM Upper Room - 10:35 AM

A Family of Faith

We are a family of faith,

called to celebrate God’s message

of love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

Guided by the living Word of God, we nurture one another

through worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship.

Led by the Holy Spirit, we reach out

with hearts and hands to those in need,

seeking to inspire hope in an ever-changing

community and world.

(FPCP Vision Statement)

Rev. Emily Riley Campbell

Associate Minister

Rev. Anne Schaefer

Interim Senior Minister

Rev. Linda Cochran

Assistant Minister

May 21, 2017 Choir Concert: Favorite Anthems

The Followers of Christ: Witnesses

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The Lord’s day in Worship

at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI

PRELUDE “Sonata in Classic Style” G.Young WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *PASSING OF THE PEACE +++

“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” Ken Medema

OPENING PRAYER

*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN NO. 7 “When in Our Music God Is Glorified” +++

“Te Deum” - portions (Text on next page) R. Vaughan Williams

“Creator God” Carole Halmekangas

“God So Loved the World” John Stainer

“Even the Heavens Are Weeping” Joseph Martin

“The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” Tom Fettke

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Members and Visitors, please take this time to sign and pass our friendship pads which are located in the book rack of your pew.)

OFFERTORY “The Shepherd Pipe” G. Martin

“All Good Gifts” Davod Schwoebel

“Canticle of Fellowship” Craig Courtney

“He Never Failed Me Yet” Robert Ray

Soloist, Debbie Hart

“I Then Shall Live” Gaither/Sibelius

“Canticle of Praise” John Ness Beck

CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION

“Go Out With Joy” Hank Beebe

POSTLUDE “Recessional In C” D. Wagner

*All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated

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Worship Schedule May & June 2017

The Followers of Christ & Teaching Discipleship *indicates communion

Sanctuary May 28 The Followers of Christ: Saints Rev. Campbell preaching, Memorial Weekend, (one service at 9:00 a.m. only) Piano solo, Sharon Smith June 4* Pentecost, Rev. Cochran preaching, Baccalaureate, Communion and Pentecost Sunday; Children’s Choir, Ethan Fitzgerald, Saxophone solo June 11 Teaching Discipleship: Andrew Rev. Campbell preaching, Fifth Season Ensemble June 18 Teaching Discipleship: Peter Father’s Day Rev. Cochran preaching, Men’s Quartet

Upper Room May 28 The Followers of Christ: Saints Rev. Campbell preaching, Memorial Weekend, Abbey Huisinga and Chris Martin leading worship, June 4* Pentecost, Rev. Schaefer preaching, Baccalaureate, Communion and Pentecost Sunday; Bekah Greenman leading worship June 11 Teaching Discipleship: Andrew Rev. Campbell preaching, Bekah Greenman leading worship June 18 Teaching Discipleship: Peter Father’s Day Rev. Cochran preaching, Bekah Greenman Leading worship

Tony Anthony

Dennis Barlow

Mary Bartkowiak

Molly Bell

Kay Bruner

Nancy Camp

Susan Craig

Tina Creguer

Anne Davidson

Ron Frey

Christine Hurd

Wendell Hurd

Rebecca Ingersol

Tim Johnson

Cynthia Jones

Gwyn Jones

Sharon Kaufman

Margot Lewis

Carole Moon

Ron Moon

Lee Ott

Beverly Palise

Lynda Park

Karen Reimer

David Sibbold

Chris Skotzke

Nancy Soderholm

Dana Stonerook

Teri Stonerook

Jan Strube

Joyce Sullivan

Jeff Swan

Kimberly Swan

Rich Travers

Tom Weaver

Kurt Wilder

Lawrence Zane

Chancel Choir Roster

Spring 2017

Jerry J. Smith, Director

Sharon K. Smith, Accompanist

Sue Scott, Organist

John Monks, Percussionist

“TE DEUM” (portions) R. Vaughan Williams

We praise Thee, O God: We acknowledge Thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee: the Father everlasting. To Thee all angels cry aloud: the heavens and all the powers therein. To Thee Cherubim and Seraphin continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy: Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of Thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles praise Thee; Thine honorable, true and only Son; also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter.

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Today’s Music

Opening Praise: “Blessed Assurance”

“King Of My Heart”

Offering Praise: “Abide With Me”

Closing Praise: “Oceans” “Great Are You Lord”

Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM

Followers of Christ Series

Ushers this morning : Klo Philippi and Janet Sibbold

Service Leader: Rev. Anne Schaefer

Worship Leader: Bekah Greenman

Worship Team: Amanda Norman, Bass Guitar

Miah Newman, Djembe

Andrew Weaver, Violin

Heidi Griffin, Vocals

Today’s Service Elements Scripture Lesson: Joshua 24:14-15 Micah 6:8 Romans 2:15-16 Hebrews 12:1-2 Matthew 28:18-20

Sermon: The Followers of Christ: Witnesses

Video: Don’t Just Witness

Looking for a few tech-y people!

Do you have a talent for tech? An ear for sound? A love of audio? A desire to serve? We are looking for some new people to join the Sound System Team! The commitment is for one Sunday each month in the Sanctuary, with occasional sub or special service opportunities. Some audio experience is preferred, but we have several seasoned veterans who can provide 'on the job training’. If this volunteer opportunity sounds like it's just your thing, or if you would like more information about the position, please contact Susan Underhill at 734-453-6464 ext. 111 or susanunderhill@fpcp.net. We'd love to have you join our team!

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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS

Nancy Morman Bryn Gerich Renaldi

Patti Wert Sharon Winkler

Family & Friends of Members

To the family of Carol Duncan, whose sister-in-law, Ruth Maxwell, passed away on May 15, 2017

To the family of longtime member, Lois Plichta, who passed away April 29, 2017

Praise & Thanksgiving

1. Pray for spiritual health of the congregants at Mtenthera CCAP so that as they sit under the teaching of God’s word their hearts will be responsive. 2. Pray for leadership in all areas of church life at Mtenthera and FPCP – that those who are leaders will lead well. 3. Pray for induction of Rev. M.C. Kalingande on 21 May as the

new pastor of Mtenthera CCAP.

Church Wide Concerns

Our Deacons of the Day are: Jessie Hollingsworth and Patti Devine Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Elaine McLaren, Lynn Walgenbach, Janet Sibbold and Chuck Hodge

Our Ushers at 10:30 are: Bev MacGaw, Jim Sockolosky, Joyce Holmes and Dixie Fee Counting Team this week: Gary Linerode, Jeff Stoner and Charles Mather

Prayer Concerns Please pray for the following church members and friends who are in special circumstances. In the listings below members’ names will be printed in bold type. The names of family & friends will be printed in italic. Questions or concerns about the prayer list should be directed to prayerlist@fpcp.net. Names are only left in the bulletin for 3 weeks unless you call again or the office is aware of the

circumstances.

Che Che Moore, former employee and friend of FPCP

Sage Wilder, nephew of Kurt Wilder

Leah Marchand, friend of Jen Van Hala

John Detter, son of Elizabeth Detter

Betty Polson mother of Sandy Dodge

Peggy Miller, mother of Ervin Miller

Donna Corey, sister-in-law of Kay Bruner

Robert Chute, father of Larry Chute

Melissa Heck, friend of Anne Sherwood

Ervin “Paul” Miller, father of Ervin Miller

Kim Strube Scartelli, daughter of Jan Strube

Please continue to pray for our family & friends serving in the Military.

5.15.17 Prayer of praise and thanksgiving for the 2017 Launch Confirmation Class: Melissa Corrigan, Jonah Fitzgerald, Brooke Fortman, Emily Langdon, Talia List, Claire Maginley, Riley Park, Luka Pierson, Kathryn Samoy. May these new members be welcomed into the church and may they be blessed as Children of God.

Our Sympathies

Members

Luvy Corrigan Sally Evans

Bucky Farrow Millie Ferrari

Nancy Forsyth Susan Goerge

Elizabeth Gribble Lindsey Jones

Don Loesch

Barb Mason Cal Mason

Betty Morrow Dana Pedersen

Joan Postell Carmen Ryan

Heather Shepard Janet Townsend

Beth Walch

The flowers today are given to the GLORY OF GOD and In loving memory of … My husband, Ralph E. Sendelbach, by Betty

Sendelbach and In honor of our mother, Betty Sendelbach, and in

celebration of her birthday, by Neil & Ingrid Sendelbach and by Betty’s grandchildren and

In loving memory of our daughter, Alex Burgett, by Mark & Molly Burgett

Cynthia Alexander Ralph Bonser Meera Martin Don Morgan

Members Receiving Long-term Care

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High School Youth group is ON tonight!

See you here at 6 p.m for Senior Night! (5/21)

Baccalaureate Sunday is June 4

Planning ahead for Sunday School: May 28 - Memorial Weekend, No Sunday School!

June 4 - Baccalaureate Sunday, Communion, Pentecost Sunday, Summer Club begins

June 11 - Summer Club - volunteers needed!

June 18 Summer Club- volunteers needed!

SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS 9:00 & 10:30 Children start in Fellowship Hall

Pentecost Rehearsal

The Spirit of Truth

John 14:15-21

Path (Sunday School) News

Youth Ministry News

VBS News VBS Registration is live at www.fpcp.net

Volunteers can sign up online too: http://bit.ly/2pyp0QY VBS Meeting for Station Leaders is June 11 from 11:40 - 1:00 p.m. in the Calvin

Room. RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5GLN9W Wanted: A fun-loving leader for VBS outdoor games! You will have lots of help and support in planning and organizing! Please contact Anne Sherwood for more information!vbs@fpcp.net

Info for Graduating Seniors Important Senior Activity Dates:

May 21, 2017: Senior Scholarship Applicants will be interviewed by CN

May 21, 2017: Senior Night (congregation welcome to attend!)

June 4, 2017: Baccalaureate Service 9:00 a.m. with reception between services

May 28, 2017: Deadline to submit Senior Pictures for PW display (see pg. 10) Baccalaureate Sunday Senior Information: You can submit your Senior information online at fpcp.net/grow/highschool/graduating-seniors, or you can contact the church office with the following information by May 26: Senior’s name Which school they will graduate from (and degree, if a college graduate) Future plans Contact Julie Thompson at juliethompson@fpcp.net or call 734-453-6464 x115

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FPCP Member Directory

FPCP Members now have the ability to update their family’s information online. Now, members can:

Update/add address information, phone numbers and email addresses;

Update current Committee participation; Check your pledge and other giving records (for questions about pledging/giving, contact Stu Dodge,

Financial Administrator);

Locate public information on other FPCP members (via the List of Families Directory section). To update areas that cannot be edited, such as Leadership (Current Elder & Deacon positions), Membership status or family or individual photos, please send an email to membership@fpcp.net. You can access the directory on the FPCP webpage - there is a “Member Directory” tab in the menu bar. You will be prompted to enter a password.

Here’s another way to update your information:

FPCP Directory Information Update

Head of Household: Children:

Name: _________________________________________________ Name Birth Date

Address: _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________

City: __________________________________ State: ___________ ________________________________________________

Zip: ______________ Home Phone: _________________________ ________________________________________________

Cell Phone: _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Spouse: Alternate Address?

Name: _________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________

Cell Phone: _____________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________ State: __________________ Zip: _____________________

Dates at this address: _______________________________

Please put this form in the collection plate, or in the basket in the Narthex. You can also update your information online, by clicking on the Directory Update tab on our homepage: www.fpcp.net/member-directory

News & Announcements

FPCP Feasibility Study surveys have been mailed. Please return your completed survey to the church by Friday, May 26. You can mail your completed survey to the church, to the attention of the Feasibility Study Task Force, or you can drop it in the collection box in the Narthex. All responses will be kept confidential. Surveys will then be sent to the consultant for review and summary. Thank you for your input in this important process.

Want FPCP News in your Inbox? Never miss out on important FPCP information again! Emails are sent out every Friday morning providing info on the upcoming Sunday services and other noteworthy activities for the week. If you aren’t on the mailing list and would like to be, we encourage you to sign up online at www.fpcp.net. Find the box titled: Subscribe to our mailing list and simply type in your email address and hit [RETURN] to sign up. You will receive a confirmation email, followed by a newsletter the following Friday. NOTE: If you’re already receiving the Friday email, there is no need to re-subscribe.

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Local Mission Dear Friends of Kids in Foster Care,

May is National Foster Care Month, a month set aside to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. During National Foster Care Month, we renew our commitment to ensure a bright future for the more than 400,000 children and youth in foster care, and we celebrate all those who make a meaningful difference in their lives. Won't you join us in connecting with others to support our 12,000 and more Michigan children and youth in the foster care system?

“We are so grateful for all of our Kids Hope Mentors; they are doing amazing things in the lives of our students.”

Catherine Williams, Principal, Bird Elementary

One way our church provides direct help to our community is through Kids Hope USA at Bird Elementary and

West Middle School. Local Mission and Presbyterian Women support our church’s Kids Hope partnership. Members of our church family serve as mentors to high-risk students at these two schools, faithfully showing

up each week of the school year to provide encouragement, love and support.

Bird Elementary proudly posted a certificate near their office, recognizing their partnership with our church.

On June 2, our elementary school program will wrap up their second year at Bird. We celebrate 19 mentor-student relationships formed over this school year: 19 young lives shown the love of

Christ through the love of an FPCP member/mentor. Each relationship is also supported behind the scenes by a prayer partner.

Elementary program Mentors for 2016-2017 Connie Adams, Linda Baric, Jim Bernard, Kris Black, Tom Brady, Denny Devine, Kiki Farrow, Bev Girard, Evan Johnson, Susan Johnson, Lily Jones, Craig Lee, Rob Leist, Amy Marmaduke, Grant Marmaduke, Kari Rhea, Janet Sibbold, Jane Weaver, Bob White.

Prayer Support: Darlene Maginley, Prayer Partner Coordinator Prayer Partners: Sarah Anthony, Nancy Brady, Patti Devine, Tina Francis, Susan Johnson, Sue Kage, Cecelia Lark, Susan Lee, Judy Morgan, Joann Oldham, Karen Thiele, Marie McCubbrey, Tom Weaver, Tina Fitzgerald, Tami Rager, Sue Stanley, Beth Walsh, Nancy White.

If you would like more information about this program, (we will need more mentors next school year!), please contact Susan Johnson, Kids Hope Director, Bird Elementary, at 734.751.9334 or Marie McCubbrey, Kids Hope Director, West Middle School.

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Local Mission

It's garage sale time again. What do you do with the items that are left? Please consider bringing them to the Thrift Shop during our regular business hours.

Please call one of us with questions and thanks for your donations,

Linda Luke, John Roose, Ted and Lynne Porter

Last Chance to Serve Dinner at SMC Before Summer Break!

The Local Mission Committee is looking for volunteers willing to help serve a community dinner at Second Mile Center on Monday, May 22. We will meet at the church around 4:00 pm to carpool to SMC. We plan on returning around 8:00 pm. Sign-up sheet is on the Local Mission bulletin board. We also need volunteers to provide 2 dozen cookies or brownies (homemade or store bought; no nuts or oatmeal, please!). Baked goods need to be delivered to the church kitchen no later than 3:00 pm on May 22. Sign-up on the Local Mission bulletin board.

Thank you for supporting the Second Mile Center community!

Thank you so much for your support for

college students aged out of foster care. Only 1 in 5 children in foster care ever

get the opportunity to attend college. Your support helped fill 25 Wayne State totes and pillowcases filled with every day necessities and gift cards. This year,

we celebrated 6 college graduates.

Presbyterian Thrift Shop 331 North Main Street

734-459-1250

Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

10 AM - 2 PM Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM

Help Feed Needy Children with “Cereal for Summer”

Kids who rely on free or reduced-priced breakfast at school often go without enough to eat during the

summer months. Here is your chance to help food-insecure families with a simple donation of a box of

cereal or other non-perishable breakfast items. The Presbytery of Detroit’s Hunger Ministries Program hopes to distribute 1,000 boxes of cereal this summer.

Let’s do our part to help! Donations may be placed in the marked bin in the collection area from now until June 11.

Thank you!!

“For I was hungry and you gave me food…” Matthew 25:35

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Presbyterian Women

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE SENIORS!!!

Please submit your graduation picture (wallet size) for display in the Presbyterian Women showcase. Place your full name on the back so pictures can be returned (if requested) afterwards. Pictures may be placed in the Presbyterian Women mailbox in the Narthex. Pictures need to be submitted by May 28th.

Congratulations to all of you on a job well done!!!

FPCP Partners in Earth Care – Let’s Recycle

RECYCLE IN BLUE BINS LANDFILL ITEMS (GARBAGE) Water Bottles Food Juice Cups (no liquid) Plates with food on them Church Coffee Cups (no liquid) Napkins Cardboard Paper Towels Plastic Utensils (no food) Tissue Church Bulletins Ribbon Paper Foil Wrapping Paper

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This Week at Our Church

PLEASE JOIN US ON THURSDAY EVENINGS from 6:30 pm-6:55 pm in the Chapel for a time of very intentional prayer. Our country is changing, our church is changing, many of our lives are also changing. But thankfully, God does not change. Come and join us as we pray to God for these needs and more. Everyone is welcome and no one will be forced to pray out loud. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil. 4: 6

Sunday, May 21 - Choir Concert 8:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. - & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, K-5 Sunday School, K-5 Pentecost Music Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall 10:00 a.m. - Choir Break, Calvin Room 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service 11:45 a.m. - SF Youth Mission Trip Meeting, Knox Hall 4:30 p.m. - HS Worship Team Rehearsal, Middle School Room 6:00 p.m. - Underground - HS Youth Group, Middle School Room Monday, May 22 6:30 p.m. - CN Meeting, Calvin Room 6:45 p.m. - Threads To Heal The Heart, Knox Hall Tuesday, May 23 10:00 a.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 11:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer & Meeting, Hearth Room 7:00 p.m. - 2nd Mile Center Board Meeting, Chapel 7:00 p.m. - Earth Care Team Meeting, Hearth Room 7:30 p.m. - Fifth Season Rehearsal, Knox Hall Wednesday, May 24 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 9:30 a.m. - Summer Bible Study, Hearth Room 6:15 p.m. - Warehouse - MS Youth Group, Middle School Room 7:00 p.m. - Self Study Committee Meeting, Chapel Thursday, May 25 12:00 p.m. - Clergy Group Meeting, Hearth Room 4:00 p.m. - High School Worship Team Rehearsal, Knox Hall 6:00 p.m. - Nominating Committee Meeting, Library 6:30 p.m. - Evening Devotions, Chapel 7:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry, Hearth Room Friday, May 26 1:00 p.m. - Contemporary Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall Saturday, May 27 Sunday, May 28 - Memorial Day, Summer Service Schedule Begins 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service

Per Capita The first quarter has come to a close and the church has received $3,364 towards our 2017 Per Capita assessment of $29,898 ($26 per member). The Per Capita assessment is paid directly from our operating budget. By designating special funds towards this assessment, the church is able to devote more attention to committee programs.

Thank you from the Finance Committee.

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH

First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth

First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net

Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Benevolence Fund Kids Hope USA Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank Plymouth Salvation Army Adopt-an-Angel/Gift Tree Bell Ringing Food Drives Thanksgiving Box Assembly United Way Collaborative Fund FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria

Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step - Domestic Violence Shelter Flint Child Health Fund Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives

Our Nation Supporting our Presbyterian Church (USA) Connectional Ministry through our Benevolence Budget to these governing bodies: Detroit Presbytery Synod of the Covenant General Assembly Causes Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Compassion International Sponsoring Children Kids Against Hunger PW Least Coin Malawi Matters Malawi Hunger Relief Marion Medical Mission Mtenthera CCAP (Our Sister Church in Malawi) Drinking Well & Storage Tank Bibles & Hymnals Prayer House Roofs Nursery School Supplies Women’s Guild Church Pews Eyeglasses PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Veritas College, Malawi Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment

Hope Medical Center Kingdom Builders - Pontiac Northville Civic Concern Pearls of Great Price Coalition (Human Trafficking) Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center

Presbyterian Thrift Shop 331 North Main Street

734-459-1250

Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

10 AM- 2 PM Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM

Anne Schaefer - Interim Senior Minister

anneschaefer@fpcp.net; ext.112

Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. emilycampbell@fpcp.net; ext.113

Linda Cochran - Asst. Min. for Family Development

lindacochran@fpcp.net; ext. 117

Victoria Barkoff - Dir. Of Children’s Min.

victoriabarkoff@fpcp.net; ext. 110

Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Min. joshimboden@fpcp.net; ext. 120

Stewart Dodge Church Business Manager studodge@fpcp.net; ext. 116

Susan Underhill

Communication Administrator susanunderhill@fpcp.net; ext. 111

Julie Thompson

Information Administrator juliethompson@fpcp.net; ext. 115

Audrey Goodison

Childcare Coordinator audreygoodison@fpcp.net

Jerry Smith Director of Music

jerrysmith@fpcp.net; ext.119

Bekah Greenman, Upper Room & Youth Music Director

bekahgreenman@fpcp.net

Susan C. Scott Organist

Sharon K. Smith

Accompanist

OUR STAFF

Ministry Administrative Music