Everyone should fulfill their purpose in life. At Jesus’ death on the cross, one of the last things he said was “It is finished.” Some Bibles render this as, “It’s done” or “It is completed.” Was he simply announcing that his life was over? We know that there are few more slow and painful ways to die than this cruel Roman execution. Was Jesus simply giving voice to a depressed resignation to defeat? Or, did Jesus mean something else with this word? Had Jesus completed and fulfilled his work on earth in some way? What was Jesus’ mission? If this scene is not just the end, what does this “last word” from Jesus mean for me?
A Time to Worship April 9, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Prelude “Processional” William Mathias Prayer Academy (11:10 a.m.) Intercessory Prayer * Welcome & Greeting * The Palm Sunday Story Luke 19:28-40 * Hymn of Praise 160 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart * Call to Worship Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is God’s only Son who takes away the sin of the world. People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is the Lamb of God who suffers for our sake. People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is the Prince of Peace who reconciles all humanity to God. People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is Jesus Christ -- Redeemer, Lord, and King. All: Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Anthem (8:30 a.m.) “Romanze,” Op. 118, No. 5 J. Brahms (9:50 & 11:10 a.m.) The Palms Adult Choir Scripture Red Pew Bible 882 John 19:28-37 Message Finished Rev. Charlie Wilfong Hymn of Response 288 Were You There vs 1-4 Time for Prayer 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 a.m.) Moonlight Sonata Beethoven (9:50 & 11:10 a.m.) “What Wondrous Love Is This” Chancel Bells * Hymn for Parting 290 Go To Dark Gethsemane vs 1-3 * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude “Herzlich tut mich verlangen,” Op. 122, No. 10 J. Brahms (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Classic Worship Notes We greet this Palm and Passion Sunday with “Processional” for organ written in 1964 by Welsh composer William Mathias (1934-1992). (Mathias notably wrote the anthem, “Let the People Praise Thee, O God” for Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding.) “Processional” contains two features: the joyful fanfare in the trumpets including the antiphonal fanfare trumpet - paired with a joyful, dance-like melody. Anthems and hymns celebrating Palm Sunday precede the sermon while those observing Passion Sunday follow it. Folded into the service are readings from Luke 19:28-40 and John 19:2837, which tell of Jesus’ triumphal procession into Jerusalem and the end of His Passion on the cross. To conclude the series on Jesus’s Seven Last Words, Pastor Wilfong focuses on the three words that Jesus uttered just before he died: “It is finished.” By these words, Jesus signifies that he completed his earthly mission. Through His work, Christ enables us to fulfill our God-given mission: to worship God and to enjoy Him forever. We accomplish this objective through personal and corporate worship. The opening hymn, “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart,” (#160) features the hand bells during the 9:50 and 11:10 a.m. services. The choral anthem, “The Palms,” by JeanBaptiste Faure, was arranged by Dudley Buck (1839-1909), considered to be one of the first advocates of organ music in America. Passion hymns, “Were You There” (#288) and “Go to Dark Gethsemane” (#290) lead us to the end of the service, which concludes with Brahms’s Chorale Prelude on the Lutheran choral, “Herzlich tut mich verlangen,” a tune that we know as, “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.”
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, April 30 @ 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch & childcare included). eNews from PUMC Visit www.pumc.org to sign-up for free weekly eNews. Follow PUMC /PlainfieldUMC /NewDayPraise /PUMCBibleExplorers PUMC weekly worship notes Available in the Plainfield UMC Mobile App PUMC Wireless Network Wireless Network Name: PUMC Network Password: pumc1 Give Securely Online pumcgives.to/pumc or in the Plainfield UMC Mobile App. Sermon Downloads Sunday sermons can be downloaded from pumc.org, from iTunes, or are available in the Plainfield UMC Moble App. Plainfield UMC Mobile App Available in all major app stores.
THIS WEEK Sunday, April 9 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Men’s Kairos Prison Ministry (Ki & CH) Classic Worship (S) Sunday School for all ages Bible Explorers Worship/ Grades K-5 (100) Youth Worship/Grades 6-12 (200) • Kairos Classic Worship (S) NewDay Praise Worship (A) Classic Worship (S) Small Group (K) Jesus In the Gospels - Shannen Shortt (K)
Monday, April 10 May Circuit Rider Submissions Dues 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. Brownie Troop #1141 (213) 6:00 p.m. Praise Bells - an intermediate bell choir (B) 6:15 p.m. Daisy Troop #3236 (205) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, April 11 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Rachel Women’s Circle (United Methodist Women) (CH) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Committee Meeting, Pack 399 (210) 7:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) 7:00 p.m. Hope Circle (United Methodist Women) (K) Wednesday, April 12 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) Thursday, April 13 Maundy Thursday 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service (S) 7:00 p.m. Kids Connection Program Board Meeting (210) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, April 14 Good Friday 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 6:30 p.m. Snack N Craft (CH) Saturday, April 15 10:30 a.m. Easter Eggstravaganza! (CH) Community Invited! Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday - He is Risen! 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)
Locations noted on calendar (A) Clayton Hall Worship Annex (B) Bell Choir Room (CH) Clayton Hall (FP) Fire Pit (K) Koinonia Room (KI) Kitchen (L) Library (ML) Main Lobby
(MR) Music Room (O) Off Site (S) Sanctuary (TBD) To Be Determined (W) Wesley Room (WW) Wesley Woods (Y) 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.
H E IS RI S EN celebrate the savior
Plainfield United Methodist Church Easter Sunday Worship April 16, 2017
Classic Worship (Sanctuary): 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (Worship Annex): 9:50 a.m.
Good Friday Youth Vigil, April 14, 8 p.m. Easter Photo Fun Visit the Easter Photo Booth in the coffee area in Clayton Hall on Easter Sunday for some added Easter fun. Find a spring backdrop for a photo of the kids in their Easter outfits - and fun props for a silly family or group photo. A volunteer will be there to snap photos with your own phone or camera. Celebrate the joy of Easter with a little photo fun!
Good Friday is a day of incredible significance to Christians. Join Pastor Bob for an all-new multi-sensory experience that will engage your senses of smell, taste, sight, and hearing, and grow you in your understanding of the depth of God’s love. Meet upstairs in the youth worship rooms (200 & 201) for this Holy Week experience.
Missions Projects Sunday, April 23
Membership Discovery Class April 30 PUMC offers a Membership Discovery Class for persons seeking to learn more about membership at PUMC. The spring 2017 class is April 30. The class provides an overview of the ministry and mission of PUMC and helps participants find meaningful places to connect with this congregation. Classes focus on getting to know the church and its programs, ministries, and missions; developing relationships with others in the group and church; and meeting church staff. Participants are invited to consider membership at the conclusion of the class. The class will meet on Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Worship Annex in Clayton Hall. The group will enjoy a light lunch during the session. Childcare will be provided. To learn more or register for this spring class, contact Pastor Elizabeth Gilbert at egilbert@pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 244.
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On Sunday, April 23, PUMC will celebrate its work in God’s world through local, hands-on missions projects. The theme of worshp that morning, “Do Good,” will carry over into the lobbies, the hospitality area, and the hallways where you can visit booths and talk to mission leaders to learn about PUMC missions projects. Mark your calendar now, plan to be present, and bring a friend this is a great opportunity to introduce them to the good work PUMC does in the name of Jesus.
Encore Senior Ministries
WALK THE CANAL April 20 Leave PUMC at 10 a.m. Walk as much or as little as you choose, and then gather for lunch at one of the local eateries! There are plenty of places to rest along the way. Sign up at the Encore Desk on April 2, 9, or 16 before or after 9:50 worship
Easter Eggstravaganza 2017
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April 15·G 10:30 a.m. Easter egg hunt, games, prizes, and lots of fun!
(We need to make arrangements for transportation into Indianapolis.)
This will be a great way to get acquainted with others and get some exercise, too!
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PRAISE & PRAYER
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Known in the hospital this week: Midge Gordon Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Jasmine from Greg and Karen Hole with prayers for comfort, strength and courage on the death of her mother.
Mark 16:1-8 Sunday, April 16 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.)
Brandon from Greg and Karen Hole with prayers for comfort, strength and courage on the death of his mother.
Open It: What is the most extraordinary event you ever witnessed?
Our love and sympathy are shared with: Terrence Toon, family and friends on the death of his father, Herod ‘Pete’ Toon.
Explore It: Why did the women go to the tomb?
Hospitality Volunteers include: Dennis & Nancy Darrow, Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Linda & Greg Cook, Carolyn Mercer, Tom & Charlene Highsmith, Greg & Karen Hole, Jim & Darlene White, Shirley Overton, Gabriel Hansen, John & Sue Hylton, Diane Preusch, Brian Meyer, Lou & Vern Sullenger, Dick & Shirley Belcher, Jay Harbison, Jerry Nadin, Andy Montgomery, Grady Daubenspeck, Darrell Kehrt, Shannen Shortt, Ted Underwood, Clint Groeschen, Shana Schreiner, Chris Fred
Get It: Why did the angel tell the women to tell Jesus’ disciples “and Peter” that he would see them in Galilee? Apply It: What does it mean to you that Jesus has returned alive from the grave and continues to live?
Save the Day: May Pipe Organ Celebration Concert Mark your calendar for one of the biggest events in the life of PUMC’s new pipe organ: The Celebration Concert on Sunday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Gabriella Layman Kristin Wesley
Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Sue Hylton Nikki Shoultz 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
PUMC welcomes organist Ken Cowan to the bench to play a 90-minute recital that includes some of the most flashy, tasty and gorgeous music for the “King of Instruments” in a free concert. Invite your friends and family to this celebration of God’s goodness and PUMC’s new pipe organ.
BOOT Camp
Vacation Bible School June 12-15
5:00-8:00 pm Grades K-5 Contact Amanda Norton at anorton@pumc.org with questions or to volunteer.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
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Ken Loudenback
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Bob Preusch Pastor of Youth Ministries
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.
Amanda Norton Director of Children’s For those with children: Ministries The children’s programs of PUMC are Michael Pettry Director of Music well supervised and offer warm, caring, Jaime Carini Organ Scholar and fun atmospheres. Care for infants and toddlers is in room 15 from 8:15 Michael Norton NewDay Praise a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Sunday. Sunday Worship Leader school class for children age 3 - Pre-K Oma Buckner Bell Choir Director is 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. in room 20. The Brent Miller Office Manager Sunday morning children’s program “Bible Explorers” (Grades K-5) begins at Eiric Shriner Communications 9:50 in the south hallway. Classrooms are Brenda Barnett Financial marked. Children arriving 9:30-9:50 a.m. Administrator may go to room 107 (Gathering Place) for worship and music before class. During Sigrid Schuld Weekday Children’s Director all worship services in the sanctuary, activity bags for children are available Sandy Fansler Kids Connection from the ushers. Director Sunday Worship Hours: Steve Manning Facility Manager 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. - Classic Bonnie Walden Custodian/ 9:50 a.m. - NewDay Praise Housekeeper Sunday School Hour: Brooks Wagler Night Custodian 9:45 a.m. Classes for all ages Contact staff members through the church office at 317.839.2319 or by email. (first initial, last name@pumc.org) (Example: cwilfong@pumc.org)
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:
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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.