YOUR
STORY: THE SEQUEL
February 19, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Your Story: The Sequel Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Acts 9:1-20
Who doesn’t love a good sequel? Where would the story of Luke and Leia be with out the Star Wars saga unfolding across eight (plus) movies and nearly four decades? The Toy Story sequels made Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear household names and beloved friends of childhood. As movie goers, we’ve gotten skilled at recognizing a movie ending that lends itself well to a sequel... we see the possibilities for the next story, the unanswered questions, the unresolved plot lines. If our lives with Jesus are stories, what is the next installment in the series that is your faith? In the opening lines of the book of Acts in the Bible, Jesus tells his followers that they will be his witnesses in “...Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” And the stories follow one after the other of his followers engaging the world with love, forgiveness, generosity, grace, and compassion, taking the gospel story to the ‘ends of the earth.’ Some of the stories are tender, some are adventerous, some expose the frailty of the human condition, all point to the power of Jesus to transform lives and change the world. When God writes the story of Jesus in us, it’s most powerful reading is when it intersects with people who have a need, are different than us, or have questions about this Jesus we follow. And each encounter begins another story of Jesus at work in us and in the world. What’s your story with Jesus? And what sequel is he writing in you? Be assured, it’s going to be epic!
The Conversion of Saul The Conversion of Saul Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” The men who were traveling with him stood speechless because they heard the voice but saw no one. Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank. Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem; and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name.” But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel; I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul Preaches in Damascus For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus, and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” Acts 9:1-20 (NSRV)
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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.
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. Kelly Preusch and Kay Sprinkle will be leading the girls group, and Pastor Bob and Matt Cochran will lead the boys.
Th3rd Sunday Lunch Everyone is invited to the Th3rd Sunday Lunch today. Lunch is served after 11:10 Classic Worship (about 12:15 p.m.) in Clayton Hall.
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
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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LAST SATURDAY LUNCH You are invited on Saturday, February 25, for a nourishing lunch and some great fellowship. Lunch is provided by members of PUMC. This is a free meal to all the community served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Clayton Hall. Please enter through Door 14.
All Hands - and Helpers on Deck One More Time! PUMC is taking advantage of energy rebates to upgrade lighting throughout the building. These upgrades will make for significant energy savings in the coming years. Additional savings are available if we provide the labor to do the installation ourselves. Will you help? On Wednesday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m., Steve Manning, PUMC Facilities Manager, is hosting what is hoped to be the last LED light work day. Tasks include: carrying light loads, removing trash, sweeping and clean-up, and simple electrical work. There is a job for everyone who wants to help. If you can help on Feb. 22, please mark your Connection Card this morning and Steve will be in touch. Thank you for helping PUMC realize thousands of dollars in savings and be more earthfriendly. Contact Steve directly at smanning@ pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 231.
Costa Rica
2018
Gift Cards (Scrip) to support Costa Rica Trip
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. Orders will be placed on or near the 1st and 15th of each month. You can place your order any of three ways: by going online to shopwithscrip.com, sending an email to scripgiftcards@pumc.org or by calling LeeAnn Overbey at 317372-4898. Payment must be made at the time of your order and checks made payable to PUMC.
FEBRUARY 25, 2017
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THIS WEEK 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) Monday, February 20 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 21 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 p.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. Trustee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (213) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, February 22 1:30 p.m. Knit for Kids (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O)
Thursday, February 23 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) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, February 24 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) Saturday, February 25 8:00 a.m. Kairos Training (CH) 9:00 a.m. Mission Sewing Group (K) 11:30 p.m. Last Saturday Lunch (CH) 6:00 p.m. Bible Explorers Art Night (CH) Sunday, February 26 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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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
(TBD) (W) (WW) (Y) (#)
To Be Determined Wesley Room Wesley Woods Youth Rooms (Upstairs) Room Number
Encore Senior Ministries
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Alice Buchanan Lois Hansen
Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Steve and Karen Best with prayers for strength, comfort and peace. Pam Lyons from the Friday Morning Bible Study Group with prayers for strength, comfort and peace. Our love and sympathy are shared with: Pam Lyons, family, and friends of Bill Lyons on his death. Denise Samaniego, family, and friends on the death of her father. Bill Overbey, family, and friends on the death of his mother.
Board bus or vans at 11 a.m., Door #1
Hospitality Volunteers include: Christie Sinclair, Linda Linn, Tom & Dolly Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Connie & Mary Raver, Janet Gouldsmith, Mark Hossler, Ryan Gadberry, Joel Wesley, Paul Schreiner, Tom Wiltrout, Ted Underwood, Ray Shannon, Mike Woodward, Kim Lease, Scott Slavens, Matt Kirchoff, Dan Bigelow, Jerry Schultz, Leanne Tam, Matt Cochran, Kelly Denman, Kay Sprinkle, Mike and Laurie Rohrer
Sign up Feb. 26 – March 12 at the desk in the main lobby to reserve your seat.
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Brandon Rodarmel Matthew Rodarmel
Cost: $60 due at time of registration; includes buffet dinner, live show, travel and lots of fun!
Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Sue Hylton Nikki Shoultz Michael Gilbert
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Sunday, March 26, 2017
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Laura Hossler 11:10 a.m. Laura Hossler
Ways to Give
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING FEB. 12, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
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$15,885 $164,609 $148,989
ATTENDANCE FEB. 12, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
455 438 IN-PERSON
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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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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.
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.