CONTROLLING OUR THOUGHTS REV. CHARLIE WILFONG One expert suggests that most of our thoughts are the same, day in and day out. If we think nothing new, can we expect anything new? Einstein suggested that to overcome our problems, we will have to think differently than we did when we created those problems. Apparently what we think is important because it leads to other things or establishes limits in our life. In this series on building character, we will see that our thoughts are an important element of character. Why does God care about my character? Can I do anything to improve it?
A Time to Worship
Today’s Scripture
August 6, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.
Prelude
Prelude & Fugue in C Major
Prelude in G Major
J.S. Bach
J. Pachelbel Isaiah Ward, pipe organ
* Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 617
I Come with Joy
* Call to Worship Leader: Today we enter your house, O God, rejoicing. People: We rejoice in the opportunity to sing your praises. Leader: Lord, we ask to be inspired. People: Lord, we pray to be encouraged. Leader: Lord, we observe silence to hear your voice, the “still, small voice” that spoke to the prophet of old. All: Lord, we want to think about things that are truly worthy so that we may know you better and serve you more faithfully. Amen. Anthem
(8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) Halle, Halle, Halle Summer Chorus
Scripture
Red Pew Bible 955
Message
Controlling Our Thoughts
Philippians 4:1-9 Rev. Charlie Wilfong
Anthem Invocation Bohm Laura Barcelo, violin Holy Communion
Plates are available at the front of the sanctuary to receive your tithes, offerings & Connection Cards when you go forward to receive Communion.
Communion Anthem
Adagio for Violin and Organ
Salut d’Amour
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:1-9 (NRSV)
Bossi
Elgar Laura Barcelo, Violin
* Hymn for Parting 467
Trust and Obey
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* Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude
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1st Movement Sonatina Franz Schubert Laura Barcelo, Violin
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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)
• Disciple Bible Study
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)
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)
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.
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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)
See Pastor Ken Loudenback in the Main Lobby
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)
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 (SP) South Parking Lot (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.
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
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.
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PRAISE & PRAYER 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 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
Proverbs 4:1-27
Sunday, August 13 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.) Open It: When lost in a strange city, what do you do? Stop, look, and listen? Keep going? Ask directions? Explore It: What does the travel motif imply about biblical wisdom? Get It: In what part of your journey do you need to guard your heart? Apply It: To whom can you pass along some godly wisdom this week?
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 youth-led outreach projects.
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING JULY 30, 2017: ONLINE GIVING FOR JULY TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
$10,927 $12,701 $618,111 $611,572
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IN-PERSON IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE CASH/CHECK OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 45
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PUMC Staff: Charlie Wilfong
Senior Pastor
Elizabeth Gilbert
Associate Pastor
Ken Loudenback
Associate Pastor
Bob Preusch Pastor of Youth Ministries
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.
Amanda Norton Director of Children’s For those with children: Ministries The children’s programs of PUMC are well supervised and offer warm, caring, and Michael Pettry Director of Music fun atmospheres. Care for infants and Jaime Carini Organ Scholar toddlers is in room 15 from 8:15 a.m.-12:15 Michael Norton NewDay Praise p.m. every Sunday. Sunday school class for Worship Leader children age 3 - Pre-K is 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 Lynn Blosser Bell Choir Director a.m. in room 20. The Sunday morning children’s program “Bible Explorers” Brent Miller Office Manager (Grades K-5) begins at 9:50 in the south hallway. Classrooms are marked. Children Eiric Shriner Communications arriving 9:30-9:50 a.m. may go to room 107 Brenda Barnett Financial (Gathering Place) for worship and music Administrator before class. During all worship services in the sanctuary, activity bags for children are Sigrid Schuld Weekday Children’s Director available from the ushers. Sunday Worship Hours: Carissa Wooden Kids Connection Classic Worship: 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00a.m. Director NewDay Praise Worship: 9:50 a.m. Steve Manning Facility Manager Sunday School Hour: Bonnie Walden Custodian/ Classes for all ages: 9:45 a.m. Housekeeper Weekday Children’s Programs: Brooks Wagler Night Custodian PUMC offers weekday children’s programs for ages 12 months—age 5. Please email Director Sigrid Schuld at sschuld@pumc. Contact staff members through the org. church office at 317.839.2319 or by email. (first initial, last name@pumc.org) (Example: cwilfong@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.
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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. The Plainfield UMC App Available in the App Stores Download today at
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