The Hacked Life Live (Walk in Love)
Matthew 22:34-40
The Hacked Life Live (Walk in Love) Matthew 22:34-40
July 23, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Live (Walk in Love) Matthew 22:34-40
Everyone lives by some purpose, goal, or standard. Maybe your primary goal is to make as much money as possible. Maybe it’s to assure your family’s safety and happiness. Maybe your goal is to get to the top of your profession. Maybe it’s your purpose in life to please others. Whatever it is for you, you put effort, resources, and intention towards it. And it creeps into all areas of your life, coloring your attitude and actions and serving as a compass for movement forward. You do your best to learn, apply and master the tips, techniques, and strategies that will move you most efficiently and effectively toward your hoped-for end. Jesus also had a very clear standard for his life. When asked what the most important commandment (directive for living) was, he said very clearly: Love God and love others. Everything else revolves around these. Followers of Jesus commit to this same goal and purpose - to love God and love others above all else. But even when the heart and mind is willing, it can be difficult to live this life of love. So many other things compete for our attention and a high place on our list of priorities. 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 30, (9:50 a.m.) we consider how to live a life of love that shows Jesus as the singular standard for our lives.
The Greatest Commandment When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” Matthew 22:34-40 (NRSV)
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.
Doing Life Together We modern Americans are an independent lot. We take pride in forging our own trails, building our own future, and doing things the way we want to do them. But if we spend much time at all in the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus, we see that the life of a follower of Jesus is not an independent life, but a life lived in community. Among the first things that Jesus did in his public ministry was gather a small group of people around him with whom to do life. They traveled together, prayed and worshiped together, served together, encouraged and challenged each other, and undoubtedly, even had fun together. In NewDay Praise Worship starting August 20, we will explore life in community, seeking out biblical encouragement for our life together in community and providing some practical ways to make it happen for each of us.
Go Back in Time with Encore Senior Ministry We only have room for 5 more people unless you drive yourself! 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 brother-in-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 to learn more and sign up to attend this very special event. This is the last day to register. Transportation space is limited. This is a great opportunity for fellowship, fun and education! Questions? Call Sue Hylton 317.839.2946.
It’s Back to School Time in Bible Explorers! Children through Grade 5 are invited to a fun, interactive time of learning and growing in their faith every Sunday morning in PUMC’s Bible Explorers. Through games, stories, lessons and hands-on activities and crafts, student build a solid foundation on which to build a life-long relationship with Jesus. You can help that happen for children here at PUMC! Will you commit to serve in one of the following areas to show and share the love of Jesus with our students? It only takes one hour, once a month, during the school year to make a difference in a student’s life. Please consider serving in one of the following areas:
• Infant Toddler Room: The infant toddler room needs a servant volunteers
for 8:30 and 9:50 worship hours. In this room servants strive to make sure the little ones are happy and having a good time! It’s the first step in building a relationship of love and acceptance. This may require you to get on the floor and play cars or snuggle in a rocking chair and read books. Either way, it’s a joy to be with them!
• 3’s-PreK room: Slightly more engaging. With these children we have a little breakfast, teach a simple lesson, make a craft, and play games!
• Bible Explorers – K- Grade 5: Several servant volunteer positions are still available for this school year! Students gather in a large group area for breakfast, music and prayer, before going to their classrooms for age appropriate lessons, stories, crafts, and play.
To volunteer or learn more, please contact Amanda Norton, Director of Children’s Ministry, at anorton@pumc.org.
PRAISE & PRAYER
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
Known in the hospital this week: Don Willis
GIVING JULY 23, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
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 Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
$14,094 $594,483 $585,250
ATTENDANCE JULY 23, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
402 442
IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 26
Rev. Steve Ailes Rev. Steve Ailes Michael Gilbert
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
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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 30 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. 11:00 a.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)
Monday, July 31 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O)
Tuesday, August 1 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) Wednesday, August 2 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L)
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
Thursday, August 3 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:00 p.m. Consecration Sunday Leadership Team (K) 7:00 p.m. Safety Meeting (W) 7:00 p.m. Summer Chorus Rehearsal (S) Friday, August 4 12:00 p.m. Book Study - Job (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, August 5 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education (L) Sunday, August 6 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. Classic Worship (S)
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.