May 28, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
I Choose
Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Matthew 6:25-33 We have more options in front of us than ever. Life’s menu is filled to the brim with trendy choices, get-it-now deals, and fully customizable options. We spend more time surfing channels looking for something worthy of our viewing than we do watching an actual show or movie. Options for weekend entertainment and dining are nearly endless. We agonize over even the little things like what to wear and what to eat. Even with endless choices and limitless advice and information, how do we continue to fill our plate with choices we regret? In all of our deciding, are we missing the really important decisions? Are we glossing over the big choices? The decisions we make every day become the story of our lives, but we are so easily distracted. We let the urgent get in the way of the important. What will you choose to accomplish in the coming weeks? What will you choose to focus on this summer? How will Jesus guide your priorities and your decisions? There might be more on the line than you think when you say “I Choose.”
Do Not Worry “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:25-33 (NRSV)
Thank you Thank you to my PUMC family for embracing Ken and me with your love and appreciation for our time spent in music ministry the past 24 years. Sharing music and ministry has been a blessing for us. Oma and Ken Buckner
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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.
Encore Travels to a Special Concert
And You’re Invited!
Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m. You are invited to join Encore Senior Ministry in “Celebrating Faith, Family and Freedom” on Saturday, June 24, featuring Sandi Patty in concert at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Discount general admission tickets are $15. Plan to leave PUMC at 5:45 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission. (If you wish to purchase early entry tickets, your discounted price is $25 and will allow you to enter between 6 and 6:30 p.m. for first choice in seating.) Payment is due at the time you register to attend. Tickets are going fast; so stop by the Encore Desk today to register! The desk is located in the Main Lobby.
2017 Plainfield UMC Graduates Max Ament
Plainfield High School Member of National Honor Society Indiana State University Majoring in Special Education
Aaron Matthew Berberich
Plainfield High School Academic Honors Diploma Ivy Tech & IUPUI Majoring in Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Trent Nicholas Conway Plainfield High School Academic Honors Diploma Ivy Tech
Patrick Ryan Groeschen
Plainfield High School Received 4 year music performance scholarship to DePauw University 4 year Army ROTC scholarship winner DePauw University Majoring Geoscience & Music Performance
Kimberly Haigler Plainfield High School Ivy Tech & IUPUI Majoring in Healthcare
Benjamin James
Avon High School Technical Honors Diploma IUPUI Majoring in Informatics
Kelsie Zick
Plainfield High School Purdue University Majoring in Pharmacology
BOOT Camp
Vacation Bible School June 12-15
Plainfield United Methodist Church 600 Simmons Street, Plainfield, IN 46168
5:00-8:00 p.m. Grades K-5
Contact Amanda Norton at anorton@pumc.org with questions or to volunteer. Register online at pumc.org
PRAISE & PRAYER
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
Known in the hospital this week: Steve Best
GIVING MAY 21, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
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. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Pam Lyons Bree Dunscombe Michael Gilbert
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Benjamin Laver Justin Laver
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
ATTENDANCE MAY 21, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
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IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 28
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ACH IN-PERSON
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THIS WEEK Sunday, May 28 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.
Classic Worship (S) Sunday School for all ages Bible Explorers Worship/ Grades K-5 (100) Youth Worship/ Grades 6-12 (200) Classic Worship (S) NewDay Praise Worship & Youth Confirmation (A) Classic Worship (S)
Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Church Offices Closed 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O)
Saturday, June 3 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education (K) Sunday, June 4 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) 12:00 p.m. Fish Fry Volunteer Meeting (K) 2:00 p.m. Kindness Awareness Walk (CH)
Tuesday, May 30 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) Wednesday, June 31 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) Thursday, June 1 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) 7:00 p.m. Summer Chorus Rehearsal (S) 7:00 p.m. Consecration Sunday Leadership Team (K) Friday, June 2 12:00 p.m. Book Study - Job (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH)
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) To Be Determined
(W) (WW) (Y) (#)
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 Carissa Wooden Kids Connection Director Steve Manning Facility Manager Bonnie Walden Custodian/Housekeeper Brooks Wagler Night Custodian
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.
Contact staff members through the church office at 317.839.2319 or by email. (first initial, last name@pumc.org) (Example: cwilfong@pumc.org)
Sunday School Hour: Classes for all ages:
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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: Classic Worship: 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship: 9:50 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
Weekday Children’s Programs: PUMC offers weekday children’s programs for ages 12 months—age 5. Please 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 Carissa Wooden at cwooden@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.
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.