We have just passed through the season of Lent and Resurrection Sunday. Christ Has Risen. Christ has risen indeed! So now what? We know that Jesus is Lord and has fulfilled prophecy. We know that we want to follow Him into heaven. How might one do that? What is one to do while waiting for Jesus to return? The Story of The Good Samaritan tells us how a lawyer who was asking the question of self justification and looking for the same answer was instructed by Jesus. Who are we? Who am I? What gives our life meaning? What are we to do? What is our response to resurrection Sunday and the sacrifice, teaching and ultimate love of Jesus? Jesus knows and shows us in this parable. Do you hear and see Jesus? What is our response ?
A Time to Worship April 23, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Pre-Prelude
Classic Worship Notes Poco allegretto
Cesar Franck Debi Kinnamon, organ
Prelude Crown Him with Many Crowns * Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices * Call to Worship Leader: We are here, Lord, answering your call to us. People: May the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be praised! Leader: Remind us gently, Lord, of why we are here. People: We are here to worship you, Lord. Leader: Show us, Jesus, what you would have us to do. People: Help us to see and hear your Holy Spirit. Leader: Father, you are The Almighty. We are humbled by your presence. All: God please grant us the heart and ability to “do good!” Anthem (8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) March of Praise Valerie W. Stephenson
Joy Bells
(11:10 a.m.) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling arr. Thompson Scripture Red Pew Bible 844 Luke 10:29-37 Message Do Good Rev. Ken Loudenback Anthem (8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) Come, Now is the Time to Worship arr. Peggy Bettcher
Praise Bells
Hymn of Response 314 (11:10 a.m.) In the Garden 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 & 9:50 a.m.) Precious Lord, Take My Hand Adult Choir (11:10 a.m.) The Girl with the Flaxen Hair C. Debussy * Hymn for Parting 308 Thine Be the Glory * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude Festival March on “Maccabaeus” A. D. Miller (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Thomas A. Dorsey wrote the text for today’s anthem, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, in 1932, soon after the death of his wife and newborn son. Not surprisingly, given Dorsey’s recent loss, elements of Old Testament lament Psalms are evident in the text: (v1) admitting our helplessness, (v2) beseeching God for His help, (v3) knowing God’s power to save us. Dorsey, a well-known writer of gospel songs, adapted George Allen’s hymn tune, MAITLAND, to specifically fit the words of his text. Two familiar hymn tunes are arranged on themes from oratorios by George F. Handel: ANTIOCH (Joy to the World) and JUDAS MACCABEUS (Thine Be the Glory). Swiss pastor and hymn writer, Edmond Louis Budry penned “A toi la gloire” in 1904. It was later translated into English by Richard B. Hoyle. Raise your voice in celebration of the “risen, conquering Son”, for we will know victory over death. In 1979, Pastor William M. James wrote an Easter text to the familiar 1867 tune REGENT SQUARE. Interestingly this tune is the basis for the beginning and end of Jesus’ life and beyond: “Angels We Have Heard on High” and the more contemporary “Easter People, Raise Your Voices”. Alleluia! Come and worship! “Easter people, let us sing!”
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 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) • Missions Projects 9:50 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (A) Sunday 11:10 a.m. Classic Worship (S) (Main lobby, North & 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) South Lobbies, and 12:00 p.m. Fish Fry Volunteer Meeting (L) 12:30 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels Coffee & Fellowship Shannen Shortt (K) area) 1:30 p.m. Mission Trip to Henderson Settlement Meeting (W) Monday, April 24 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. Chancel Bell Choir (B) 7:00 p.m. Children’s Council (9) 7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee (W) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) Tuesday, April 25 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meetings, Pack 399 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting (K) Wednesday, April 26 11:00 p.m. UM Foundation - Africa University Luncheon (CH) 1:30 p.m. Knit For Kids Mission Project (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 5:30 p.m. Revelations Class Pitch-In Dinner (K) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O) Thursday, April 27 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 28 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) Saturday, April 29 9:00 a.m. Mission Sewing Group (K) 11:00 a.m. Last Saturday Lunch (CH) Sunday, April 30 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) 11:00 a.m. Membership Discovery Class (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.
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.
Missions Projects Today! Today, PUMC celebrates its work in God’s world through local, hands-on missions projects. The theme of worship this morning, “Do Good,” spills 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.
It’s time for Kinderbells! 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.
Mission Costa Rica 2018
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.
LAST SATURDAY LUNCH You are invited on Saturday, April 29, 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.
The Costa Rica adult mission team is looking for people who would like to join us in sharing God’s BIG Love. We will be going to Costa Rica in March of 2018. For more information and to pick up an application please stop by the table in the main lobby. There will also be an informational meeting on May 1 at 7:00 pm in the Koinonia Room with Strong Mission representative Brianna Selch. Or email Mike Rohrer at indyroar@gmail. com for more information.
11:10 Small Group Study
One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World
The Sunday 11:10 Small Group invites you to their next short term book study. Starting on May 14, they will be discussing the book One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World. In his book, Tullian Tchividjian, is convinced our exhausted world needs a fresh encounter with God’s inexhaustible grace - His one-way love. Sadly, however, Christianity is perceived as being a vehicle for good behavior and clean living - and the judgments that result from them - rather than the only recourse for those who have failed over and over and over again. Tchividjian convincingly shows that Christianity is not about good people getting better. If anything, it is good news for bad people coping with their failure to be good. We look forward to you joining the group in the Koinonia Room. If you have any questions please contact Mike Rohrer at indyroar@gmail.com.
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PRAISE & PRAYER
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Known in the hospital this week: Shirley McCoy Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Rick Huddleston from Clayton and Carol Foxworthy with prayers for comfort and peace on the death of his wife.
John 21:1-8 Sunday, April 30 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.)
Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Frank Davis, Russ & 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. Mary Raver 9:50 a.m. Bree Dunscombe 11:10 a.m. Kathy Perry 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
Open It: What kind of foods do you like to prepare when you have people over for dinner? Explore It: What happened when the disciples did what Jesus had told them to do? (21:6) Get It: When has God miraculously and abundantly provided for your needs? How is Jesus calling you to change or adapt your life in order to have different results?
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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Charlie Wilfong
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Elizabeth Gilbert
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Ken Loudenback
Associate Pastor
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.