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ACTS 1:6-11
your story?
REV. ELIZABETH GILBERT
So, What s February 5, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
So, What’s Your Story? Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Acts 1:6-11
On Monday at the office or with the other parents in the play group, the talk is often about what everyone did over the weekend. The latest block-buster movie, the new restaurant in town, or the big game can muster lots of conversation and enthusiasm. We find it easy to talk about our favorite places to eat, hang out, and visit, but we struggle to discuss the most important relationship in our lives. We are often anxious about witnessing to our relationship with Jesus. Evangelism is not difficult or demanding. Evangelism is simply telling the story of the ways Jesus has been active and present in our own life. Friends are eager to know about the things we enjoy and what things are important to us, including our faith. So... what has God been doing in your life lately? How might you share that exciting news with a friend? What’s your story?.
The Ascension of Jesus So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” Acts 1:6-11 (NSRV)
THIS WEEK 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) Monday, February 13 Circuit Rider Submission Due 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. Endowment Committee Meeting (K) 6:00 p.m. Brownie Troop #1141 (213) 6:15 p.m. Daisy Troop #3236 (205) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee (K) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) Tuesday, February 14 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 12:00 p.m. WCM Pre-K Valentine Parties (CH) 7:00 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group Diane Preusch Leader (L) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Committee Meeting, Pack 399 (210) 7:00 p.m. Rachel Women’s Circle (UMW) (CH) 7:00 p.m. Hope Circle (UMW) (K) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track Kathy Perry (W)
Locations noted on Calendar (A) (B) (CH) (FP) (K) (KI)
Clayton Hall Worship Annex Bell Choir Room Clayton Hall Fire Pit Koinonia Room Kitchen
(L) Library (ML) Main Lobby (MR) Music Room (O) Off Site (S) Sanctuary
Wednesday, February 15 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 16 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 6:30 p.m. MMDC Work Team Informational Meeting (W) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, February 17 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) 6:30 p.m. Youth Lock In (CH & Y) Saturday, February 18 Sunday, February 19 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)
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(TBD) (W) (WW) (Y) (#)
To Be Determined Wesley Room Wesley Woods Youth Rooms (Upstairs) Room Number
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e 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.
Costa Rica
Th3rd Sunday Lunch Everyone is invited to the Th3rd Sunday Lunch February 19. Lunch is served after 11:10 Classic Worship (about 12:15 p.m.) in Clayton Hall. If you are able, please bring a dish to share and join others for food, fellowship, and fun! Tea and lemonade will be provided for everyone and dishes and silverware will be used from the PUMC kitchen.
2018 PUMC in Costa Rica In 2018 PUMC is sending a mission work team to Costa Rica. You can support the team and their mission by purchasing gift cards (also called scrip) which then can be spent for full face value. Email costarica2018@pumc.org to order or for more information.
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Encore Senior Ministries
February 14, 11 a.m. at Plainfield Plaza Today is last day to register. Register at Encore Desk in the main lobby. After painting, lunch at El Meson’s Mexican Restaurant. Both events are located in Plainfield Plaza and are at your own expense. See ya’ there!
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Sunday, March 26, 2017
Board bus or vans at 11 a.m., Door #1 Sign up Feb. 26 – March 12 & reserve your seat. Cost: $60 due at time of registration; includes buffet dinner, live show, travel and lots of fun!
New Small Groups for 7th and 8th grade youth starting February 26th Groups will meet at the church on the 4th Sunday of each month at 6:30 pm.
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.
Kelly Preusch and Kay Sprinkle will be leading the girls group, and Pastor Bob and Matt Cochran will lead the boys. A variety of focused age-level activities and discussion will make this experience fun and meaningful. To learn more, contact Youth Pastor Bob Preusch at bpreusch@pumc.org
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Betty Little Alice Buchanan 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, John & 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 Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Benjamin Laver Justin Laver
Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Mike Downs Anthony Swinger Anthony Swinger
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
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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.