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March 5, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
The (be)Atitudes
Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Matthew 5:1-12 While we might find it fun – even thrilling – to experience the gravity-defying ride of a roller coaster that coils, dips, drops and turns us upside down, most of us find it uncomfortable to have our everyday lives up-ended. We have carefully laid plans, clear goals, and great hopes for our lives. We don’t find it so fun when those things get turned upside down. And it’s even more disorienting to suffer those tragedies, small and large, that enter every life at some time... unexpected divorce, life-changing medical diagnosis, layoff from a job, death of someone close. Times like these seem to be the worst of what life has to offer. But in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) Jesus opens with a series of ‘blessings’ that seem anything but. Jesus seems to suggest that these kinds of hurts and heartaches are the very places and times we find special favor with God. Jesus has a lot to say that seems over and against the ways of the world, even counter to what seems and feels right. Could it be that what we experience as bad, wrong, painful, and tragic, Jesus can use for our good, drawing us closer to each other and closer to him? In the upside-down kingdom of God, things are not always as they seem - and that’s a good thing!
The Beatitudes When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:1-12 (NRSV)
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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.
Family Promise March 19, 2017 PUMC will be hosting Family Promise the week of March 19. See the table in the main lobby today to sign up or ask questions on how you can help encourage and support families battling homelessness here in Hendricks County. Please contact Mary Raver at mraver@ pumc.org for more information.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Sunday, March 26, 2017
Board bus or vans at 11 a.m., Door #1 Sign up Feb. 26 – March 12 at the desk in the main lobby to reserve your seat. Cost: $60 due at time of registration; includes buffet dinner, live show, travel and lots of fun!
Lenten Choral Evensong
Chili Supper to Benefit PUMC Outreach PUMC United Methodist Women (UMW) invite you to a Chili Supper, March 17, 5-7 p.m. in Clayton Hall. Tickets are: $8 for adults $4 for ages 5-9 Free for ages 4 and under All proceeds benefit PUMC’s Last Saturday Lunch, a community-wide meal served at PUMC that feeds bodies and spirits the last Saturday of every month. Tickets are available at the door or prior to the event on Sundays February 26, and March 5 and 12 in the north & south lobbies at PUMC. Menu includes chili, chili mac, hotdogs, veggies, crackers and cornbread, desserts with ice cream, and beverage. Carry-out is available.
For the first time (ever!), PUMC will offer a community concert and worship experience called “Choral Evensong” on Sunday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. All are invited, and you may especially wish to invite a friend from the community – from outside of the PUMC family – to join as your guest. But what is Choral Evensong? What should I expect? First, arrive 10 minutes early to find your seat in the sanctuary and enjoy an especially gorgeous pipe organ prelude. Then you will experience a mix of choral music, congregational hymn singing, scripture, and prayers for the community – all in a setting of reverence, reflection and with an emphasis on beauty. Candlelight. Music enveloping your mind and soul. As part of the PUMC Concert Series which was launched last fall, Choral Evensong is offered to the PUMC congregation and to the entire community as we seek to build bridges with all persons through music. There are no tickets, and the event is free. Include this special musical experience in the middle of your Lenten season.
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The Men’s Corner is open for Donations! Inside PUMC Door 14. It is time to clean out your closet and storage places! The men who are being released from the Plainfield Correctional Facility need clothing! This means anything a man wears is needed: dress and casual pants, jeans, shorts, dress and casual shirts, T-shirts, coats, jackets, shoes, underwear, socks, belts, etc. If you would like a receipt this can be provided, just contact the church office (317.839.2319). The state does not purchase things for the men. Your donations will help them start a new life after release. Thank you for your generosity.
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Alice Buchanan 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 Shelby Williamson 9:50 a.m. Judy Watts Tina Kirchoff 11:10 a.m. Bob Montgomery Shannen Shortt Acolytes 8:30 a.m.
Kristen Wesley Nina Wills
Liturgists 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
David Korty Bree Dunscombe Kimberly Meyer
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Bree Dunscombe 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING FEB. 26, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
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ATTENDANCE FEB. 26, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
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THIS WEEK Sunday, March 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) 1:30 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study Tom Iles (L) Monday, March 6 8:30 a.m. BoOM Ordination 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, March 7 8:30 a.m. BoOM Ordination Interviews (INUMC) 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (L) 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 Meetings Pack 399 7:00 p.m. Safety Committee Meeting (W) Wednesday, March 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)
• PUMC Chili Supper • Family Promise Hendricks County Homeless Outreach • Choir
Thursday, March 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) 7:00 p.m. Stork’s Nest Corporation Meeting (W) 7:00 p.m. Choral Evensong Rehearsals (S) Friday, March 10 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 6:30 p.m. Snack N Craft (CH) Saturday, March 11 9:00 a.m. Kairos Training (CH) Sunday, March 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) 1:30 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study Tom Iles (L) The Plainfield UMC App Available in the App Stores Download today at
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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) (ML) (MR) (O) (S)
Library Main Lobby Music Room Off Site Sanctuary
(TBD) (W) (WW) (Y) (#)
To Be Determined Wesley Room Wesley Woods Youth Rooms (Upstairs) Room Number
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
Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor Pastor of Youth Ministries Director of Children’s Ministries Director of Music Organ Scholar NewDay Praise Worship Leader Bell Choir Director Office Manager Communications Financial Administrator Weekday Children’s Director Kids Connection Director Facility Manager Custodian/Housekeeper Night Custodian
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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.