The Hacked Life
Follow (Live by Faith) Matthew 9:9-13
July 16, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Follow (Live by Faith) Matthew 9:9-13
Religion has become a dirty word to some. It reeks of judgment, rules, restrictions, and exclusivity. Christians, the culture, and commentators alike have piled on complications and confusion like coral and crustaceans that cling to a sunken ship. Many have turned away from the Christian religion, not sure they want to be a part of what they see. Those that remain find it confusing. What if it really wasn’t so complicated? What would we find it we decluttered and demystified it; stripped it down to its core? At its center, the Christian faith is about Jesus. And Jesus didn’t give us rules, restrictions or regulations. Jesus extended an invitation. To all kinds of people he met in all kinds of circumstances, he simply said, “Follow me.” He didn’t place conditions on his invitation; he didn’t require that people believe certain things; nor did he distribute rule books that people had to comply with before taking up with him. His invitation was to come as you are, right now, today, and follow him. In NewDay Praise Worship this month we are having a little fun with “life hacks” - those tips, techniques, secrets and shortcuts that make life easier. And we ask, “Are there spiritual life hacks? Are there tips and shortcuts to make the spiritual life easier, more meaningful, more vital and impactful?” Life with Jesus does not have to be complicated nor burdensome. The Bible gives us some clear, concise words to guide and grow our spiritual lives. And there are tools and techniques for incorporating more of Jesus into our everyday lives. Sunday, July 16, (9:50 a.m.) we consider the life of faith and what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.” Matthew 9:9-13 (NRSV)
2017 PUMC Annual Fish Fry The 2017 PUMC Annual Fish Fry is July 28 and 29! There will be sign-ups for fish fry volunteers in the main lobby at PUMC on Sunday mornings July 2, 9, 16, and 23. Please stop at the tables to learn more and find a place to serve!
You Are Invited The flowers on the platform in the sanctuary this morning are given in celebration of Marjorie Edmondson Welker’s 100th birthday, which is Monday, July 17, 2017. You are invited to a reception in her honor today, July 16, 2-4 p.m. in Clayton Hall at PUMC (enter door #14). All are welcome!
PUMC’s annual fish fry is one of the biggest outreach events of PUMC each year. We welcome thousands of neighbors and friends, serve tons of food, and the profits all support missions both near and far. Sunday School classes, youth groups, the Missions Committee, and other groups directly benefit from volunteering for this event. We are proud of the nearly 200 volunteers each year who participate by baking desserts, frying fish, serving the main line, and so much more. From humble beginnings of welcoming home troops from WWII, this annual event has been embraced by the entire Plainfield area community. Please plan on enjoying the good food and hospitality with us at this year’s fish fry. Todd Sprinkle, First Chair Jane Iles, Second Chair Rich Philip, Third Chair
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.
Go Back in Time with Encore Senior Ministry Wed., August 2; Leave PUMC at 9:15 a.m. $10 for both tours; lunch at your own expense
Encore has a special day planned and you are invited! We will travel to Crawfordsville to tour the Henry S. Lane home, have lunch at Creekside Lodge, and then tour Lew Wallace’s home. Henry Lane (1811-1881) was the founder of the Republican Party, Chair of the first Republican National Convention, an Indiana governor, a congressman, a US senator and close friend of Abraham Lincoln. We will also tour the nearby home of Lane’s brotherin-law Lew Wallace. At various times in his life Wallace was a lawyer; Indiana state senator; a major general during the Civil War; vice president of the court-martial that tried the conspirators behind the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln; New Mexico Territory governor; American minister to Turkey from 1881 to 1885; and, the role for which he is best remembered today, author of the classic historical novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880).
Both restored homes will certainly take us back in time! So sorry that neither home is handicap accessible. You may need to be aware that there are 2-4 steps to enter the buildings. The Lane Home also has an upstairs and you may choose whether or not to tour that area. Lunch will be at Creekside Lodge. Stop by the Encore Desk (located in the Main Lobby) today, July 23 or July 30 to learn more and sign up to attend this very special event. This is a great opportunity for fellowship, fun and education! Questions? Call Sue Hylton 317.839.2946.
Dining Out to Support Costa Rica Mission The PUMC adult Costa Rica Mission Trip is sponsoring several dining out nights to help raise funds for their 2018 mission work trip. And you can double your support with these two easy steps….
• Buy a Scrip gift card for each location.
• Go out to eat! These fundraisers (all Plainfield locations) are scheduled for:
• Panera Bread,
July 19, 4-8 p.m.
• Panda Express,
August 16, 4-10 p.m.
By combining a Scrip gift card with dining out at these locations, your donation will increase by as much as 30%. Restaurant fliers will be available for each location closer to the event dates. For more information about Scrip gift cards (for these events or for general use and gift giving) contact LeeAnn Overbey at 317.372.4898 or email scripgiftcards@pumc.org. More restaurants and dates are still being planned - be watching for more information! Visit the display in the Main Lobby today for the Panera Bread, July 19, flier, or contact Costa Rica Mission Trip organizers Mike Rohrer and Steve Brizendine through the church office to learn more.
Th3rd Sunday Lunch Everyone is invited to the Th3rd Sunday Lunch, today. Lunch is served after 11:00 Classic Worship (about 12:15 p.m.) in Clayton Hall. If you are able, please bring a dish to share and join others for food, fellowship, and fun! Tea and lemonade will be provided for everyone and dishes and silverware will be used from the PUMC kitchen.
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT “FISH FRY SATURDAY”
PUMC SANCTUARY • SATURDAY • JULY 29 • 7:00 P.M. 600 SIMMONS STREET • PLAINFIELD, IN 46168 WWW.PUMC.ORG
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Brock Bizeau Jim Crosley
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 Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
GIVING JULY 9, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
$13,715 $564,476 $549,288
ATTENDANCE JULY 9, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
438 439
IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 24
Dave Korty Mary Raver Kimberly Meyer
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Laura Hossler 11:00 a.m. Laura Hossler
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PUMC Collecting School Supplies PUMC is showing God’s BIG Love to area students with school supplies needed for classes this fall. Donations of pencils, crayons, wide-ruled spiral notebooks, loose leaf notebook paper, solar calculators, glue sticks and backpacks may be left in the Donation Depot across from the church office (near door #2) or at any donation center near entrances at PUMC through the month of July. Thank you for serving the children of Plainfield with your generous donations.
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THIS WEEK Sunday, July 16 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 2:00 p.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 (A) Classic Worship (S) Small Group (K) Th3rd Sunday Lunch (CH) 100th Birthday Party for Marge Welker (CH)
Monday, July 17 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O)
Tuesday, July 18 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. (W) 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) Nine on Tuesday (Y) Trustees Meeting (K) WCM Finance Team Meeting Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (213)
Wednesday, July 19 2:00 p.m. Mary Martha Circle (United Methodist Women) (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (W) 7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting (L) note change of date Thursday, July 20 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205)
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
• Community Fish Fry Volunteer Sign-up • Costa Rica 2018 Mission Dine Out Fundraiser Friday, July 21 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Book Study - Job (K) Golden Girls (CH)
Saturday, July 22 Sunday, July 23 8:30 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. 12:00 p.m.
Classic Worship (S) NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) Sunday School for all ages Bible Explorers Worship/ Grades K-5 (100) Youth Worship/ Grades 6-12 (200) Classic Worship (S) NewDay Praise Worship (A) Classic Worship (S) Small Group (K) Fish Fry Volunteer Meeting (K)
Save the Date: Upcoming concerts on the PUMC Concert Series include:
• Organ Concert: “And Friends” Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m. (Fish Fry Saturday)
• The Great Organ Spook-tacular Saturday, October 28, 6 p.m.
All events on the PUMC Concert Series are offered free of charge to PUMC and the community.
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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 Lynn Blosser 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: 9:45 a.m.
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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 & 11:00 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship: 9:50 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.