Today we begin our worship series and church-wide study, “Get Their Name: Grow Your Church by Building New Relationships”. It’s not as much about making the congregation larger as it is about increasing our capacity for witnessing to our relationship with Christ. We find it easy to talk about our favorite sports team or vacation spot. But we struggle to discuss the most important relationship in our lives. We are either anxious about witnessing in an ineffective way or we help others with no clear word about Christ. Evangelism is not difficult or demanding. Evangelism is simply building new, authentic friendships in Jesus’ name. And God gives us everything we need!
A Time to Worship February 5, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Prelude Romance from Concerto Two Wieniawski
Jose Valencia, Violin
* Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 159 Lift High the Cross * Call to Worship Leader: We have come here as people of faith People: To celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ. Leader: We have come here to follow the Prince of Peace and People: To celebrate a life lived with compassion and forgiveness. Leader: We have come here to live in a hurting world and People: To witness to our experience of living in the limitless love of Jesus Christ. Leader: We have come here to proclaim the hope of new life, and All: To partner with God in creating a new world of grace, love, and peace. Anthem (8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) Majesty and Glory Adult Choir Scripture Red Pew Bible 884 Acts 1:6-11 Message Witness Rev. Charlie Wilfong Hymn of Preparation 569 We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 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
Meditation from Thaïs Massenet Largo Handel Jose Valencia, Violin
* Hymn for Parting 568 Christ for the World We Sing * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude Gavotte
(*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Becker Jose Valencia, Violin
Classic Worship Notes Today marks the first Sunday in our month-long worship series titled “Get Their Name” and the text of hymn 569 particularly reminds us of a remarkable tool in our Christian quiver: Our own faith story. With text and music both written by Henry Ernest Nichol (who often wrote under the pen name Colin Sterne), the hymn “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” is based on text from Matthew 28:19. Make note that each of the four verses begins using a different metaphor for our faith journey: “We’ve a story…a song…a message…,” and ultimately “a savior.” The addition of violin adds to our worship this morning – reminding us of the beauty of the Psalms, especially Psalm 150 and its reference to praising the Creator in myriad ways, including with stringed instruments. Originating more than five centuries ago, the violin has four strings tuned at different pitches, each one a perfect fifth apart. Unlike the guitar for example, the violin does not have frets and is so versatile that it is equally at home in repertoire ranging from classical, to bluegrass, jazz and country music. Consider closing your eyes during communion, savoring the linear nature of music emanating from the violin. What images come to mind? What memories return to us from yesteryear? What illumination for the future do you encounter? We are reminded today of the role that each of us plays in spreading the gospel message. Whether through song, message, stories or any other form of communication, we are the living witness of Jesus’ ministry on this terrestrial orb.
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, 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) • Get Their 9:50 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (A) 11:10 a.m. Classic Worship (S) Name 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) • Game Day Monday, February 6 Bake Sale 8:30 a.m. BoOM Commissioning (side lobbies) Interviews (INUMC) 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) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, February 7 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. Cub Scout Den Meeting, Pack 399 7:00 p.m. Safety Committee Meeting (9) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, February 8 1:30 p.m. Knit for Kids Mission Project (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O) 7:00 p.m. Church Council (L) Thursday, February 9 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. Kids Connection Program Board Meeting (210) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, February 10 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 6:30 p.m. Snack N Craft (CH) Saturday, February 11 8:00 a.m. Kairos Training (CH) Sunday, February 12 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.
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 conclude today 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. 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.
Launching February 12, 2017
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Encore Senior Ministries
February 14, 11 a.m. Sign up Feb. 5 or 12 at Encore Desk in the Main Lobby After painting, lunch at El Meson Mexican Restaurant. Both events are located in Plainfield Plaza.
Middle School Lock-in February 17, 2017 - Laser tag and a night full of games and good times are in store. Cost is $25 and includes laser tag, pizza, unlimited soft drinks, and $10 in arcade credit at Laser Flash in Carmel. Contact Youth Pastor Bob Preusch to sign up (bpreusch@pumc.org). Friends are welcome.
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PRAISE & PRAYER
Acts 9:10-20 Sunday, February 12 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.)
Shannon Welchli from Lori Collins with prayers for healing, strength, and peace.
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Known in the hospital this week: Nancy Montgomery Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for:
Janice from Mike and Elizabeth Gilbert with prayers for strength, encouragement, healing, and hope.
Open It: If you could have a surprise visit from someone, whom would you want to visit you? Explore It: What did the Lord instruct Ananias to do? (9:10-12) Why was he reluctant to go? Get It: Why do we sometimes resist what God asks of us?
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 Classic Communion Stewards: 8:30 a.m. Mary Winters Lou Sullenger 9:50 a.m. Jane Iles Jennifer Woodard 11:10 a.m. Debi Kinnamon Cathy Stenger
Apply It: Is God directing you to approach someone so that God can use you to bless them?
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Bree Dunscombe 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
Game Day Bake Sale Grab some yummy, homemade snacks and baked goods for your game day party while at church today. United Methodist Women are offering snacks and goodies for sale, the proceeds of which will support women, youth and children locally and globally.
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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.