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Alive Again April 16, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
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Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Matthew 28:1-10 The core of Jesus’ teaching as found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) teaches that to be a follower of his is to live in ways that are often over and against the ways of the culture around them. So much so that life with Jesus has sometimes been called “upside down.” The story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is the ultimate upside down story. When it seems that all is gone – Jesus is dead, love has lost, hope is extinguished – God turns the grave itself upside down and raises Jesus from death to life! And what’s more, the power that up-ended Jesus’ death and returned him to life is that same power available for the dead parts of our lives. God wants nothing more than to enter our lives and turn our failures, heartaches, hurts, and little deaths upside down – bringing new life into every area of our existence. In the Upside Down kingdom of God, death never has the final word. In the Upside Down kingdom of God, new life is always on the other side of defeat.
The Resurrection of Jesus After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 1Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” Matthew 28:1-10 (NSRV)
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.
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!
It’s time for Kinderbells!
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.
Traditionally at PUMC, Mother’s Day is the time for young children to ring bells for worship. If your child is 3-7 years old, they are eligible to participate. Rehearsals will be in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. on May 3 and May 11. Then, on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017, the children will gather in the bell room at 9:20 a.m. to rehearse, and be guided at the proper time to ring in both Classic & NewDay Praise Worship during the 9:50 a.m. worship hour. If you have questions or would like to register your child, contact Kelly Rodarmel: 317.371.8210 or Jkrodarmel@gmail.com.
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.
Save the Date: 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. 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.
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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Encore Senior Ministries
Missions Projects Sunday, April 23
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!
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.
There are plenty of places to rest along the way. Sign up at the Encore Desk today before or after 9:50 worship (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!
No Th3rd Sunday Lunch today due to Easter. See you next month on May 21/ Have a Happy Easter!
PRAISE & PRAYER Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Matt Smith from Ordinary People Sunday School Class with prayers for strength and healing and prayers for his family as they continue his care. Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom & Dolly Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Connie & Mary Raver, Shelby Williamson, Janet Gouldsmith, Mark Hossler, Shelby Williamson, Gerald & Roberta Rhodes, Ryan Gadberry, Christie Sinclair, Joel Wesley, Paul Schreiner, Tom Wiltrout, Ted Underwood, Ray Shannon, Mike Woodward, Kim Lease, Blake Woodward, Scott Slavens, Matt Kirchoff, Dan Bigelow, Mike & Mary Ann Hamilton, Jerry Schultz, Tom Bassler, Linda Linn, Mike and Laurie Rohrer Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Nina Wills Elena Groeschen
Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Mary Raver Bree Dunscombe Kathy Perry
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Laura Hossler 11:10 a.m. Laura Hossler
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IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 30
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THIS WEEK 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) Monday, April 17 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreac 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, April 18 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 6:00 p.m. Ad Hoc Committee on Special Projects (W) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meetings, Pack 399 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group, Diane Preusch Leader (L) 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (213)
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
Wednesday, April 19 12:00 p.m. Ordinary People Class Lunch (CH) 2:00 p.m. Mary Martha Circle (United Methodist Women) (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. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L) Thursday, April 20 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, April 21 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, April 22 9:00 a.m. License to Preach Brookshire (INUMC) (205) Sunday, April 23 Missions Projects Sunday 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. Mission Trip to Henderson Settlement Meeting (W)
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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.