The Plymouth Church of the Brethren will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary as a congregation in a Homecoming Worship and Celebration Event on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with worship service which will include Organ/Piano Duets, Special Choir selections, a blending of the old and new with Pastor Tom Anders preaching. A DVD of original footage of the groundbreaking ceremony of the church building presently located at the corner of North Michigan Street at Baker will be shown following worship.
Everyone is invited to participate in aPotluck Meal which will be held in the fellowship hall following worship, with the opportunity for anyone wishing to speak from an open mic sharing memories or messages.
The afternoon program will feature Plymouth’s Mayor Mark Senter giving a proclamation from the city, introduction of guests and all former pastors and former members visiting.
Several displays depicting the church’s many projects and interesting memorabilia, photos, and documents will be available as well as a trip to the past with oral history information about the Seagoing cowboys, Sunday School Classes and more.
A time capsule will be buried with the planting of two trees at the culmination of the event.
For additional information contact the church office at 574-936-4205. The Church’s website is www.plymouthcob.org
Submitted by Linda Starr Celebration Committee Chair
