GO We live in a culture that values activity. We proudly declare, “I’m busy!” We even have fun phrases to celebrate it. “I have a lot on my plate.” “My dance card is full.” Our calendars look like colorful patchwork quilts with no blank or white spaces. But as Valentine’s Day approaches, we will make time for those we care about. We always do. God not only calls us to regard our neighbors with love; but God also calls us to care enough to carve out some time in our full schedules to establish friendships with new people. How will you schedule loving your neighbors into your calendar? Don’t schedule yourself so tightly that you miss some important “God appointments.”
A Time to Worship February 12, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Prelude Elegiac Prelude on “Jerusalem” Charles Callahan * Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 567 Heralds of Christ * Call to Worship Leader: Eternal God, in all of our struggles People: We bring our cares and concerns to you. Leader: Eternal God, in our busy days People: We pray for your calming care. Leader: To those we know who are sorrowful and troubled People: Send us to bring your comfort. Leader: To those we know who are lonely and isolated People: Send us with your encouragement. Leader: To those we know who are lost and perplexed All: Send us to be present in their lives with your grace, peace, and hope. Amen! Anthem (8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) Faith of Our Fathers Joy Bells (11:10 a.m.) O Worship The King Men of the Adult Choir Scripture Red Pew Bible 893 Acts 9:10-20 Message Go Rev. Charlie Wilfong Hymn of Response 670 Go Forth for God 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 (8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) Awesome God Praise Bells (11:10 a.m.) Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel Women of the Adult Choir * Hymn for Parting 571 Go, Make of All Disciples * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude Crown Him with Many Crowns arr. Westenkuehler (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Classic Worship Notes Two bell choirs offer anthems this morning at 8:30 and 9:50 worship. Joy Bells delivers a rendition of “Faith of our Fathers,” a mid-19th-century hymn with text written in 1849 by Frederick William Faber and music composed by Henri F. Hemy in 1864. The last eight measures of music, containing the refrain, were added by James G. Walton. Praise Bells share with us a setting of “Awesome God” for the offertory. Men’s and women’s ensembles sing anthems during 11:10 worship. The opening anthem features the men singing, “O Worship the King,” with the melody in the middle voice. Listen to how the tenors float above the melody while the basses provide the foundation below. For the offertory, the women sing a traditional Negro spiritual, “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel?” The spiritual contains this refrain: “Didn’t my Lord deliver Daniel, deliver Daniel, deliver Daniel, Didn’t my Lord deliver Daniel, An’ why not-a every man.” The spiritual refers to the story of God and his faithful servant, Daniel, who was thrown into the lion’s den for continuing to petition God three times a day despite a new ordinance that prohibited this activity for thirty days. He and Ananias, another disciple of God and the subject of today’s sermon, both faced potential persecution for worshiping and serving God alone. May their courageous and obedient witness inspire us to faithful action, and may we heartily praise our awesome God.
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 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) 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) 12:15 p.m. Th3rd Sunday Lunch (CH) 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.
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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!
Costa Rica
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.
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.
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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
Acts 4:18-20 Sunday, February 19 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.) Open It: If you had to defend yourself in a court of law, how well do you think you would hold up under crossexamination? Explore It: What was the Apostles’ reply to the judgement handed down by the council? Get It: How can you be prepared to stand up for Christ when your beliefs are being challenged? Apply It: To whom might you be able to tell the Good News this week? How?
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
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
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING FEB. 5, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
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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.