Primary Documents 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Rev. Charlie Wilfong
When you want to get the heart of a matter, you look at the primary documents�don't you? Reading a soldier's diary from an important battle can be more revealing than reading someone's speculation about what it was like. Consulting the legislation itself is more helpful than trusting someone's opinion of it. An expert in a field of study may be a living primary source. Since the name "Christian" means "little Christ," it stands to reason that those who are Christians-- who are followers of Jesus-- would be such a living primary source for the faith. Are those who are observing your life as a source for understanding Christianity seeing the heart of the matter?
A Time to Worship January 1, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Prelude Greensleeves Ralph Vaughan Williams
Frank Boles, Pipe Organ
* Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 234 O Come, All Ye Faithful vs. 1-4 * Call to Worship Leader: We gather as God’s people: People: To seek direction in the living of our lives. Leader: We gather as God’s people: People: To be still and hear what God would have us do. Leader: We gather as God’s people: People: To be renewed, restored and recreated. Leader: We rejoice that we are God’s people: All: To serve, to love and to sing God’s praise! Anthem Voluntary: In Dulci Jubilo J.S. Bach
Frank Boles, Pipe Organ
Scripture Red Pew Bible 938 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Message Primary Documents Rev. Charlie Wilfong Hymn of Response 221 In the Bleak Midwinter vs. 1, 2, & 4 Holy Communion Plates are available at the front of the sanctuary to receive your tithes, offerings & Connection Cards when you go forward to receive Communion. Communion Anthem
Quem Pastores Helmut Walcha Frank Boles, Pipe Organ
The Wesley Covenant Prayer I give myself completely to You, God. Assign me to my place in Your creation. Let me suffer for You. Give me the work You would have me do. Give me many tasks or have me step aside while You call others. Put me forward or humble me. Give me riches or let me live in poverty. I freely give all that I am and all that I have to You. And now, Holy God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are mine and I am Yours. So be it. May this covenant made on earth continue for ever. Amen. * Hymn for Parting 240 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude Carillon de Westminster Louis Vierne
Frank Boles, Pipe Organ
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Primary Documents 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Rev. Charlie Wilfong
Classic Worship Notes Worship on this first Sunday of the new year begins with a pipe organ prelude on the familiar tune “Greensleeves” as arranged by noted English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. The tune to which we sing this 16th century text is modal in its compositional structure, providing a particularly unique musical mood. With allusions in works ranging from Shakespeare to the television show Lassie, the history of both the text and the tune provide the opportunity for your further reading and consideration during this first week of the new year. Among the most influential composers from the Protestant worship tradition was German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). His setting of the familiar tune “In Dulci Jubilo” (translated: “In sweet rejoicing”) reflects but one setting of the centuries-old hymn tune. Bach served in various musical positions during this lifetime, but perhaps most notably as the leader for music at St. Thomas Church – and three other churches simultaneously – in Leipzig for 27 years until his death. His fingerprints remain on mainline Protestant worship today throughout the world. Not to be missed, today’s postlude is among the pillars of repertory for the pipe organ. French composer Louis Vierne penned this florid, virtuosic organ solo based on the tune heard from the bells in the Palace of Westminster (parliament, and home of the bell called “Big Ben”) in London. Listen carefully for the familiar clock tune, which is slightly misquoted in the composition – either by accident nearly a century ago, or through the composer’s intention. Vierne’s composition was debuted by the composer-organist at Notre Dame in Paris.
Membership Discovery The Membership Discovery Class provides an overview of the ministry and mission of PUMC and helps participants find meaningful places to connect within the church. Participants are invited to consider membership at the conclusion of the class. Please contact Pastor Elizabeth Gilbert at egilbert@pumc.org to learn more or to register for the next class. eNews from PUMC Visit www.pumc.org to sign-up for free weekly eNews. Follow PUMC /PlainfieldUMC /NewDayPraise /PUMCBibleExplorers PUMC weekly worship notes Details are at events.bible.com or on your YouVersion app. PUMC Wireless Network Wireless Network Name: PUMC Network Password: pumc1 Give Securely Online pumcgives.to/pumc Sermon Downloads Sunday sermons can be downloaded from pumc.org or from iTunes.
THIS WEEK Sunday, January 1 New Years Day 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Bible Explorers Worship/ Grades K-5 (100) 9:45 a.m. Youth Worship/Grades 6-12 (200) 9:50 a.m. Classic Worship (S) • Family 9:50 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (A) Promise 11:10 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:30 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels - Shannen Shortt (K) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K) Monday, January 2 New Years Day Observed, Church Office Closed 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) Tuesday, January 3 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 7:00 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group, Diane Preusch Leader (L) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, January 4 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L) Thursday, January 5 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Student Teaching (205) Friday, January 6 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, January 7 Sunday, January 8 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Bible Explorers Worship/ Grades K-5 (100) 9:45 a.m. Youth Worship/Grades 6-12 (200) 9:50 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 9:50 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (A) 11:10 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:30 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels - Shannen Shortt (K) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K)
Locations noted on Calendar (A) (B) (CH) (FP) (K) (KI) (L) (ML)
Clayton Hall Worship Annex Bell Choir Room Clayton Hall Fire Pit Koinonia Room Kitchen Library Main Lobby
(MR) (O) (S) (TBD) (W) (WW) (Y) (#)
Music Room Off Site Sanctuary To Be Determined Wesley Room Wesley Woods Youth Rooms (Upstairs) Room Number
We are so glad to welcome you to worship this morning! If you are new to PUMC, you are invited to stop by the Welcome Center located in the south lobby. A PUMC member is there to answer your questions, and we have a gift for you, too! In Clayton Hall (north end of building) you’ll find refreshments and a place to chat and meet people. Please make yourself at home.
Family Promise What is your New Year’s resolution? If it includes helping someone, cooking more, meeting new people, trying something new or growing your faith or community involvement, Family Promise could be just what you are looking for. PUMC will be hosting this Hendricks County homeless outreach again starting the week of January 8. Contact Mary Raver at mraver@pumc.org to serve in this outreach or to learn more.
Euchre Tournament, Sunday January 8, 6 to 8 pm. Youth & Adults welcome! Euchre has long been a favorite card game of PUMC Youth. Pairs will compete in this event, with appropriate skill level brackets from beginner to expert. Prizes will be awarded for the winning team in each bracket. A pizza dinner will be provided. Other games will be happening, and the football game will be on – so if even if you’re not into Euchre, come and hang out anyway. And bring a friend!
Bible Explorers Dig Into Faith in 2017 PUMC values children, their families, and faith experiences that are age-appropriate, meaningful and fun. In PUMC’s children’s ministries you’ll find that careful attention has been given to provide children a safe, comfortable, and engaging learning experience. On Sunday mornings, children may be taken directly to their classroom where parents will meet caring teachers, provide helpful information about the children, and register their children for secure pick-up: Infant/Toddler Care is provided during all Sunday morning worship and classes (8:15 a.m. – Noon). Classroom (# 5) is in the hallway south of the sanctuary and main entrance. 3’s – Pre-K meet Sunday mornings 9:50 - 10:45 a.m. in room # 20/22. Children participate in interactive learning through Bible story-telling, games, snacks and crafts. Bible Explorers, Kindergarten – Grade 5 start their Sunday mornings in room # 107 with a small breakfast, high energy worship, games, and Bible lessons. Guided by an adult leader, the children then move to grade level groups for a deeper dive into the lesson and prayer time. Contact PUMC Children’s Director Amanda Norton at anorton@ pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 229, to learn more.
Youth Ski/Snowboarding & Tubing Trip to Perfect North Slopes Depart from PUMC at 7:50 a.m. on January 21 and arrive at Perfect North Slopes (Lawrenceberg, IN) about 10:30 am. Skiing, snowboarding, or tubing is all day. Family and friends are welcome. Cost is $75, this includes transportation, lift tickets and equipment rental for skiing, snowboarding and tubing, plus a $10 food card to use in the cafeteria. If you do not need to rent equipment your cost will be reduced to $58. Reservations are required, pick up an information packet Pastor Bob’s office (Room 5) and in Youth Worship (Sundays, 9:45 a.m., Room 206).
Game Day in NewDay, February 5 Sunday, February 5, is game day across America. Invite a friend to NewDay Praise Worship to hear from some NFL players about their life with Christ, on and off the field. And help make this a ‘souper’ Sunday for some hungry people. Bring canned soup to donate to the local food pantry.
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Known in the hospital this week: Oma Buckner Hospitality Volunteers include: Linda Eichenberger, Sharon Howard, Melissa Pearman, Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Norma Ware, Betty Barding, Joe & Sandy Bennett, Jean Ellis, Betty DeBaun, Tamara Miller & Terry Jones, Ted Underwood, Howard & Betty Little, Paul and Jan Dieterlen, Dennis Meredith, Ed Rhodes, Wilma Kapcoe, Rich Philip, Jim Crosley, Joyce Phillips, Joe Mercer, Don Meyer, Elaine Jacone, Adam Effinger, Matt Cochran, Kelly Denman, Kay Sprinkle, Melissa Shriner, Mike & Laurie Rohrer
Hebrews 11:1-6 Sunday, January 8 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.) Open It: When you were a child, what are some ways you showed trust in your parents? Explore It: What role does faith play in approaching and pleasing God?
Communion Stewards: 8:30 a.m. LeeAnn Overbey Lou Sullenger 9:50 a.m. Tom Russey Judy Watts 11:10 a.m. Kelly Bassler Mary Winters
Get It: Why do you think God sometimes does not reveal his entire will to us?
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Bree Dunscombe 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
Apply It: How do you need to trust God this week even though you can’t see what the future holds? How can you demonstrate this trust?
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING DEC. 25, 2016: $13,044 TOTAL YTD 2016: $1,013,032* TOTAL YTD 2015: $977,873 ATTENDANCE DEC. 25, 2016: PREVIOUS 52 WK IN-PERSON AVG:
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PUMC Staff: Charlie Wilfong Elizabeth Gilbert Ken Loudenback Bob Preusch Amanda Norton Michael Pettry Jaime Carini Michael Norton Oma Buckner Brent Miller Eiric Shriner Brenda Barnett Sigrid Schuld Sandy Fansler Steve Manning Bonnie Walden Brooks Wagler
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AVAILABLE TO YOU Thank you for spending time at Plainfield United Methodist Church today! We hope that you enjoyed worship and were able to experience God’s presence in this place. Please stop by the Welcome Center (left out of the sanctuary) to talk with a PUMC member, learn more about PUMC, and receive a free gift. For those with children: The children’s programs of PUMC are well supervised and offer warm, caring, and fun atmospheres. Care for infants and toddlers is in room 15 from 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Sunday. Sunday school class for children age 3 - Pre-K is 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. in room 20. The Sunday morning children’s program “Bible Explorers” (Grades K-5) begins at 9:50 in the south hallway. Classrooms are marked. Children arriving 9:30-9:50 a.m. may go to room 107 (Gathering Place) for worship and music before class. During all worship services in the sanctuary, activity bags for children are available from the ushers. Sunday Worship Hours: 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. - Classic 9:50 a.m. - NewDay Praise Sunday School Hour: 9:45 a.m. Classes for all ages Weekday Children’s Programs: PUMC offers weekday children’s programs for ages 12 months—age 5. Please pick up a brochure from the rack near the Welcome Center or email Director Sigrid Schuld at sschuld@pumc. org. Before & After School Program: For children in Grades K-5 from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, email Director Sandy Fansler at kidsconnection@pumc.org. Student Ministry Programs: Middle and High School students will find a worship experience led by Youth Pastor Bob Preusch and the student worship team at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday upstairs in room 200. Adult Small Group Life: Learn more about the many adult small groups at PUMC by picking up a brochure from the information rack in the south lobby. Spiritual Support and Encouragement: Stephen Ministers are church members trained to be confidential, listening, prayerful encouragers to anyone needing extra support for life’s challenges. Please contact a Stephen Minister by phoning the church office. The deadline to have information included in this weekly folder is Tuesday, 9 a.m. Please deliver to the church office or to eshriner@pumc.org.