“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”—Love Story, 1970. Every generation defines love a little differently and in its own style. Does love mean enduring every hardship? Forgiving every wrong? Does love mean constantly demonstrating approval? Human beings seem to need to set boundaries for their own health and protection. So, how does God have “limitless love?” It’s very difficult for us to comprehend a love so expansive and spacious. And not only do we claim that God has this kind of love; but we also claim that limitless love is the essence of who God is.
REV. CHARLIE WILFONG
LIMITLESS LOVE 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13
A Time to Worship January 29, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Prelude Jesus, Lover of My Soul arr. Thompson * Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling * Call to Worship Leader: People of God, the Lord is merciful! People: God forgives our sin and pardons all our debts. Leader: People of God, the Lord is good! People: God restores us to the way of salvation. Leader: People of God, the Lord is love! People: God revives our spirit so that we may rejoice. Leader: People of God, the Lord is faithful! People: God speaks so that we may follow. Leader: People of God, the Lord is righteous! All: God’s glory fills this place. Let us worship the Lord our God! --Based on Psalm 85. Anthem The Gift of Love arr. R. te Velde Scripture Red Pew Bible 934 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Message Limitless Love Rev. Charlie Wilfong Hymn of Response 2223 They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer 895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Giving Because God gives, we give. Thank you for your generosity. Offertory Lift High the Cross arr. Raney * Hymn for Parting 557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude They’ll Know We are Christians arr. Schelat (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
LIMITLESSLOVE 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13
Classic Worship Notes The subject today is love. Our hymn texts speak of God’s love for us, how it manifests itself in us, and how we share it within our earthly community. Charles Wesley’s hymn, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” reminds us that God’s love for us is greater than any other love we experience. Sing this text as a prayer acknowledging that God dwells with us, sent his Son to die for our sins, purifies us, and welcomes us into his presence forever. In “Lift High the Cross”, arranged by Joel Raney for piano and organ duet, you will hear the familiar tune CRUCIFER shifting between the instruments. Listen for syncopated, choral, flourished accompaniments to the melody. You might also recognize fragments of other familiar hymn tunes scattered throughout the piece. Raney’s setting of CRUCIFER adds more dimension to the original setting written by Sydney Hugo Nicholson in 1916. John Fawcett wrote a hymn text titled “Brotherly Love” in 1782. We know the text today as “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.” Fawcett touches on themes of community, shared worship, shared burdens, and the knowledge that we will one day meet again. This hymn is another to be sung in a prayerful manner. Finally, the organ anthem, “The Gift of Love,” was composed by Rebecca te Velde, mother of former PUMC organ scholar, Brent te Velde.
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.
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THIS WEEK Sunday, January 29 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) • Get Their 9:50 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (A) Name 11:10 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) Small Group 12:30 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels - Shannen Shortt (K) Sign-ups 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K) Monday, January 30 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) 5:15 p.m. JOY Bells - a beginning bell choir (B) 6:00 p.m. Praise Bells - an intermediate bell choir (B) 6:00 p.m. Values Clarification Task Force meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, January 31 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group, Diane Preusch Leader (L) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting, Pack 399 (CH) 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, February 1 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L) Thursday, February 2 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. All-Church Study session with Charlie Wilfong (K) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, February 3 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, February 4 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry - Continuing Education (K) Sunday, February 5 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) Clayton Hall Worship Annex (B) Bell Choir Room (CH) Clayton Hall (FP) Fire Pit (K) Koinonia Room (KI) Kitchen (L) Library (ML) Main Lobby
(MR) Music Room (O) Off Site (S) Sanctuary (TBD) To Be Determined (W) Wesley Room (WW) Wesley Woods (Y) 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.
Get Their Name in February at PUMC February brings another engaging all-church worship and study experience to PUMC. The four-week series, Get Their Name, encourages participants to grow in their faith and invite others to experience the same joy they know in Jesus in ways that are natural, genuine, and easy. Be a part of a small group for this series and learn and grow with others. Signups are this month in the Main Lobby. Groups are scheduled nearly every day of the week in February – there is one that will fit your schedule! A donation of $10 is suggested (but not required) for the participant book. Learn more about resources at the display at PUMC on Sundays in January. You can help make this a formational – and transformational – experience for group participants by leading a small group. To express interest, contact Pastor Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@pumc.org.
Giving to God in 2017 It was on November 13, at PUMC’s second Consecration Sunday, that we each answered the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give to his work through the ministry of PUMC?” If the answer to that question calls for a change in your giving now that we have entered 2017, there are several easy ways for you to do that:
• Set-up (or update your) regular online giving at pumc. org or via SecureGive on your mobile device.
• Phone Brenda Barnett in the church office to
set up ACH (automatic withdrawal from your bank account), 317.839.2319, ext. 227.
• Give in person in worship on Sundays or anytime in the church office.
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Game Day in NewDay, February 5 Sunday, February 5, is game day across America. Invite a friend to NewDay Praise Worship at 9:50 a.m. 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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Hospitality Volunteers include: Dennis & Nancy Darrow, Shana Schreiner, Wilma Kapcoe, Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Helen Wallen, Suzanne Barnes, Carolyn Mercer, Tom & Charlene Highsmith, Greg & Karen Hole, Shirley Overton, Hiddy Bagwell, Sue Hylton, Brian Meyer, Lou & Vern Sullenger, Dick & Shirley Belcher, Jay Harbison, Darrell Kehrt, Jerry Nadin, Andy Montgomery, April Hoffman, Mike Hamilton, Sue Nadin, Carol Kersey, Matt Cochran, Kelly Denman, Kay Sprinkle, Mike & Laurie Rohrer
Acts 1:6-11 Sunday, February 5 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.) Open It: If you could take a trip somewhere far away, where would you go? Explore It: What does it sound like the promised power of the Holy Spirit is for? (1:8)
Classic Acolytes: 8:30 a.m. Kristin Wesley Nina Wills Classic Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. Sue Hylton 9:50 a.m. Bob Walters 11:10 a.m. Michael Gilbert
Get It: What specific means (abilities, opportunities, relationships) has God given you to carry out the task of being Jesus’ witness?
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
Apply It: How have you witnessed Jesus’ life and work? What is your “Jesus Story” to which you could bear witness?
Game Day Bake Sale Grab some yummy, homemade snacks and baked goods for your game day party while at church on Sunday, February 5. United Methodist Women will offer snacks and goodies for sale, the proceeds of which will support women, youth and children locally and globally.
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING JAN. 22, 2017: $15,576 TOTAL YTD 2017: $101,282 TOTAL YTD 2016: $91,945 ATTENDANCE JAN. 22, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK IN-PERSON AVG:
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PUMC Staff: Charlie Wilfong Senior Pastor Elizabeth Gilbert Associate Pastor Ken Loudenback Associate Pastor Bob Preusch Pastor of Youth Ministries Amanda Norton Director of Children’s Ministries Michael Pettry Director of Music Jaime Carini Organ Scholar Michael Norton NewDay Praise Worship Leader Oma Buckner Bell Choir Director Brent Miller Office Manager Eiric Shriner Communications Brenda Barnett Financial Administrator Sigrid Schuld Weekday Children’s Director Sandy Fansler Kids Connection Director Steve Manning Facility Manager Bonnie Walden Custodian/ Housekeeper Brooks Wagler Night Custodian Contact staff members through the church office at 317.839.2319 or by email. (first initial, last name@pumc.org) (Example: cwilfong@pumc.org)
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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.