4-16-2023 11:59 Bulletin

April 16 Scripture John 20:24-29 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was Gathering Song not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the Stephen Ministers’ Commissioning mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of Presentation and Questions to Candidates the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” Act of Commissioning (in unison) We accept you to minister among us as a Stephen A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas Minister. We will pray for your ministry, and when our was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and way becomes weary and our load heavy, we will welcome stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said you to minister to us, the Christ in you serving the Christ to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out in us. Believing it to be in accord with God’s will for your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” First-Plymouth Church, we commission you as a Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to Stephen Minister. him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Introduction of Stephen Ministers Scripture John 20:24-29 (Scripture text located on the back) A Teaching Lighting of Prayer Candles Song of Hope Worship Leaders: Juan Carlos Huertas, Jim Keck, www.facebook.com/FirstPlymouthChurch and Orion Walsh Child care for infant and toddlers (3 years) is available in the infant/toddler rooms (west entrance) during our 11:59am worship service each Sunday. Contact [email protected] for more info.