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March 26, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Matthew 6:5-15 We learn early how to get what we want. The first words toddlers learn are “please” and “thank you,” the ‘magic words’ to get what they are asking for. As we grow we learn how to behave with others so that we’ll be accepted by the ‘in crowd.’ We learn how to do a job to earn a paycheck so that we can buy what we want. And in a world of one-click buying on Amazon and more than 1,200 petabytes of data available on the Internet, why shouldn’t we have everything we want and have it right now? It’s no wonder then, that when life is not going well and we pray to God to fix, provide, or change things, we’re disappointed when things don’t immediately improve. After all, isn’t that what prayer is all about - doing it right so that God will give me what I want? Jesus prayed often and had a lot to say about prayer. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gave both instruction about prayer and an actual prayer for his followers to use. It’s neither complicated nor difficult, but it has little to do with our wish lists. In the Upside Down Kingdom of God, prayer has less to do with us getting what we want, and almost everything to do with God making us into what he wants. In the Upside Down kingdom of God it’s not about praying right, it’s about becoming right - with God and others.
Concerning Prayer “And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:5-15 (NRSV) “Pray then in this way...” (Jesus of Nazareth) 1. Address God’s rightful place as the One Creator God, holy and sovereign over all 2. Worship and praise God for who he is and all that he has done 3. Acknowledge that it is God’s will, not yours, that you seek to follow and align your life with 4. Ask God for the things that you need 5. Confess your sins and receive God’s forgiveness 6. Request protection and help in overcoming sin and un-Christlike behavior
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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.
Today you can be a life saver! Contribute ten or more dollars at the Imagine No Malaria display in the Main Lobby this morning. One bed net (ten dollars each) can save the lives of five or six persons in one family sleeping under it each night. Malaria is a completely preventable disease, if the mosquitoes that carry it are prevented from biting. Thank you for purchasing a net today and for being a life saver!
Worship Annex Work Day April 2 Easter is coming and that means getting PUMC ready for company! Will you help make the Worship Annex and Hospitality Area ready for guests? A Worship Annex Workday has been scheduled for April 2, 1-3 p.m. Tasks this day will include mostly light duty cleaning and maintenance items. The largest project will be replacing ceiling tiles. Snacks, coffee, and childcare for infants and toddlers will be provided. Older children are invited to work alongside parents (though it will be adults only on the ladders). Will you please be present to help with the work and be a part of preparing for the Easter celebration? Just indicate your willingness on today’s Connection Card - or just show up! We’ll have fun and get the job done, too. Thank you!
Gift Cards (Scrip) to support Costa Rica Trip A scrip order will be placed on Monday, April 3rd. Proceeds from all orders will go to the Adult Mission Team to help support the 2018 Costa Rica trip. 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 317-372-4898. Payment must be made at the time of your order. Checks should be made payable to PUMC and given to LeeAnn along with your order. Order forms are also available in the church office. A list of all retailers can be found at shopwithscrip.com on the home page.
UMCOR Sunday March 26. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) meets the needs of persons around the world following physical devastation of all kinds, such as hurricanes and earthquakes. UMCOR is known as a leader among world aid organizations. It is funded by the donations of generous United Methodists near and far. When a financial gift is given to UMCOR, 100% of that gift goes to directly aid people in need. Today on UMCOR Sunday, United Methodist Churches receive a special offering to underwrite the administrative costs of UMCOR so that the entirety of all gifts to any disaster or crisis help people in need. Today you will find a special envelope in your Worship Folder to receive gifts to UMCOR Sunday. Of course, you can always give safely and easily online at pumc.org or via the PUMC App. Designate your gift for “Other: UMCOR Sunday.� Thank you for your generosity.
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING MAR. 19, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
Kairos Prison Ministry Kairos Prison Ministry shares the love of Christ with incarcerated persons through care, prayer, meals and fellowship in the prison setting. Men and women from PUMC will be going into area prisons in the coming weeks with Kairos. Your support and encouragement can strengthen their work and witness. Please visit the display in the main lobby today and on upcoming Sundays to learn how you can help with prayers, donations, and cookies! Thank you.
ATTENDANCE MAR. 19, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: CHORAL EVENSONG:
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Our love and sympathy are sharedCASH/CHECK with: The family and friends of Alice Buchanan on her death. Bob Walters, family, and friends on the death of his father. Hospitality Volunteers include: IN-PERSON ONLINE Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Frank Davis, Russ CASH/CHECK SECURE & Sandy Combs, Martha Roath, Betty Denton, Sara Thrasher, Norma Ware, Tamara Miller, Mary Anne Hamilton, Shirley Overton, Greg Hole, Jim Rodarmel, Joe Bennett, Larry Rudy, Tim Hansen, Leanne Tam, Mark Preis, Mike McFarling, John Bizeau, Kevin Gray, Brooks Wagler, Gerald Rhodes, Lance Burris, Orville Stenger, Todd Sprinkle, Clint Groeschen, Mike & Laurie Rohrer, Steve & Karen Best Liturgists: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Tony Perona Bree Dunscombe Michael Gilbert
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Tori Kinnamon Brock Kinnamon
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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IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 26
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THIS WEEK Sunday, March 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) 1:30 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study Tom Iles (L) Monday, March 27 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. Brownie Troop #1141 (213) 6:15 p.m. Daisy Troop #3236 (205) 7:00 p.m. Childrens Council (9) 7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee (W) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, March 28 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) Wednesday, March 29 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O)
• Imagine No Malaria • Kairos
Thursday, March 30 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, March 31 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, April 1 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education (K) Sunday, April 2 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)
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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
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.