August 6, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Accept, Invite, Make Friends, Change Lives Luke 19:1-9
Everyone wants to feel accepted and be invited to participate and to belong to a community. It might be at school, on sports teams, at home, at work, or among friends. It is comforting and reassuring to feel wanted and welcome in our various circumstances. It might seem obvious that we should feel accepted at church even more than anywhere else. After all, the moment we understand we are fully accepted by Jesus and welcomed eternally by God, it should be the most defining and life changing moment we’ll ever experience. As participants in the Kingdom of God, how can we, as Christ followers, live out acceptance and share it with the same attitude of Christ who accepted and welcomed us? What would be the result if we did? A Rich Tax Collector Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through town. A man there named Zacchaeus, a ruler among tax collectors, was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but, being a short man, he couldn’t because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree so he could see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When Jesus came to that spot, he looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down at once. I must stay in your home today.” So Zacchaeus came down at once, happy to welcome Jesus. Everyone who saw this grumbled, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.” Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my possessions to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone, I repay them four times as much.” Jesus said to him, “Today, salvation has come to this household because he too is a son of Abraham. Luke 19:1-9 (CEB)
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. The Plainfield UMC App Available in the App Stores Download today at
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PUMC ONLINE AUCTION UPDATE: Plainfield United Methodist’s Youth Online Auction is currently taking donations for its 2017 auction event to be held August 25th - September 11th. Auction items have started arriving but it’s not too late to make your own contribution to the Youth Auction. We encourage you to explore your talents and what you can personally do to contribute to this auction and make a difference in the lives of the youth. Forms are available at the Welcome Desk, church office and also online at pumc.org. Please complete and return ASAP. Thanks for partnering with PUMC youth. Your support will make a lifelong difference as area teens head out to volunteer on the mission field, attend church camp and participate in youthled outreach projects.
PUMC offers many Bible studies, Sunday School classes, and small groups throughout the year. But each fall brings a special opportunity for study and spiritual growth with a new round of Disciple Bible Study Classes – a unique, intensive course in reading Scripture and building faith. In each Disciple course, groups of 10-12 people make a nine-month commitment to daily Bible reading and weekly class participation. Each weekly class session includes a short DVD presentation by a biblical scholar, and time for discussion and exploration of Scripture and of what it means to live as a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. If you’ve never taken a Disciple course before, you’ll want to begin with Disciple I, “the red book.” Disciple I does not require any previous knowledge of the Bible. But whatever
understanding you bring is valued, and Disciple encourages you to grow. If you have already taken Disciple I, there are three other Disciple courses, each focused on a different section of the Bible. Beyond those, Disciple extends to a course on how Jesus Christ is portrayed in the four Gospels (Jesus in the Gospels), and a deep study of Christian doctrines and practices in Christian Believer. Information about Disciple Bible Study will be in the main lobby and on pumc.org during the month of August. Stop by the display table or the website to sign up. And if you see anyone with a colorful, round pin on their PUMC nametag, ask them what Disciple meant to them. They’ll be glad to share, and you’ll be encouraged to a deeper understanding of faith. For more information about Disciple Bible Study, or any adult Bible study, contact Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@ pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 226.
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: Betty Roberts Suzanne Barnes Dale Wright Our love and sympathy are shared with: Teri Walters and family on the death of her husband, Rev. Bob Walters. 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: 9:50 a.m. Anthony Swinger 11:00 a.m. Anthony Swinger Communion Stewards: 8:30 a.m. Jane Brizendine Mary Winters 9:50 a.m. Jane Iles Tina Kirchoff 11:00 a.m. Shannen Shortt Jamelin Swnger Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Antha McKinney IN-PERSON 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman CASH/CHECK
GIVING JULY 30, 2017: ONLINE GIVING FOR JULY TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016: ATTENDANCE JULY 30, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
CASH/CHECK
ONLINE SECURE
433 442
IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 45
Ways to Give Give in person in worship on Sunday ACH morning. IN-PERSON
CASH/CHECK
ONLINE SECURE
ACH IN-PERSON
$10,927 $12,701 $618,111 $611,572
AUTOMATED BANK DRAFT
ONLINE SECURE
AUTOMATED BANK DRAFT
Online at pumc.org or via SecureGive on your mobile ACH device. AUTOMATED
DRAFT PhoneBANK Brenda Barnett in the Church Office to set up, 317.839.2319.
Give through the Plainfield UMC App. Get the app on your mobile device at pumc. link/getapp
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THIS WEEK 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) Monday, August 7 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) Tuesday, August 8 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Hope Circle (United Methodist Women) (K) 7:00 p.m. Plainfield Federation of Churches Meeting (L) 7:15 p.m. PUMC Softball Game (H)
Locations noted on Calendar
(A) Clayton Hall Worship Annex (B) Bell Choir Room (CH) Clayton Hall (FP) Fire Pit (H) Hummel Park (K) Koinonia Room (KI) Kitchen (L) Library (ML) Main Lobby (MR) Music Room (O) Off Site (S) Sanctuary (W) Wesley Room (WW) Wesley Woods (Y) Youth Rooms (Upstairs) (#) Room Number
• Disciple Bible Study
Wednesday, August 9 1:30 p.m. Knit For Kids Mission Project (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 7:00 p.m. Church Council (L) Thursday, August 10 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout New Member Orientation (WW) 7:00 p.m. Kids Connection Program Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:15 p.m. PUMC Softball Game (H) Friday, August 11 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 12:00 p.m. Book Study - Job (K) Saturday, August 12 Sunday, August 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.
13 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)
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.
The Plainfield UMC App Available in the App Stores Download today at
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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.