KEEPING GOOD COMPANY REV. CHARLIE WILFONG “One bad apple spoils the bunch.” So we advise young people to avoid troublemakers to protect their character. But, we’re also driven to share good will. Jesus spent time with the sinners and outcasts and told us to love our own neighbors, as well. So, whom should we socialize with and for what purpose? Do I protect my character and reputation or share the love? It’s a basic human dilemma. We want to protect ourselves, which drives us to be alone. We also desperately need others—even for basic necessities. Kaitlin Curtice said, "We have been individuals for far too long, and in that individualism, we’ve forgotten how to hold each other." So, just how do I keep good company?
A Time to Worship
August 13, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m. Prelude Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Rachmaninoff * Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 166 All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine vs 1-4 * Call to Worship Leader: Because the world is beautiful and beauty is a tender thing, we need you, God. People: Because we are stewards of creation, we need you, God. Leader: Because we are free to go against you, we need you, God. People: Because we could rebel and worship our wisdom alone, we need you, God. Leader: Because you came among us, and sat beside us, and heard us speak and saw us ignore you, we need you, Lord Jesus. All: Because you healed our pain and let us wound you, and loved us to the end and triumphed over all our hatred, we need you, Lord Jesus! Amen!
-adapted, In Spirit and in Truth: A Worship Book; ed. World Council of Churches, 1991.
Anthem
(9:50 and 11:10 a.m.) The Lord Bless You and Keep You
John Rutter Adult Choir
Scripture Red Pew Bible 509 Proverbs 1:1-19 Message Keeping Good Company Rev. Charlie Wilfong Hymn of Response 560 Help Us Accept Each Other vs 2 & 3 Time for Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer 895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Giving Because God gives, we give. Thank you for your generosity. Offertory El Shaddai Javier Velasquez Here We Stand Mindy Slavens, alto * Hymn for Parting 513 Soldiers of Christ, Arise * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude Voluntary on ‘Austrian Hymn’ arr. Varner
Today’s Scripture The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity; to teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young— let the wise also hear and gain in learning and the discerning acquire skill, to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my child, your father’s instruction, and do not reject your mother’s teaching; for they are a fair garland for your head, and pendants for your neck. My child, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us wantonly ambush the innocent; like Sheol let us swallow them alive and whole, like those who go down to the Pit. We shall find all kinds of costly things; we shall fill our houses with booty. Throw in your lot among us; we will all have one purse”— my child, do not walk in their way, keep your foot from their paths; for their feet run to evil, and they hurry to shed blood. For in vain is the net baited while the bird is looking on; yet they lie in wait—to kill themselves! and set an ambush—for their own lives! Such is the end of all who are greedy for gain; it takes away the life of its possessors.
Proverbs 1:1-19 (NRSV)
(*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
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THIS WEEK Sunday, August 20 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) 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:15 p.m. Th3rd Sunday Lunch (CH)
• Disciple Bible Study
Monday, August 21 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) 5:15 p.m. JOY Bells: beginning bell choir (B) 6:00 p.m. Praise Bells: an intermediate bell choir (B) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) 7:00 p.m. CROP Walk Leadership Committee (W)
Thursday, August 24 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) Friday, August 25 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) Saturday, August 26 9:00 a.m. Mission Sewing Group (K) 11:30 a.m. Last Saturday Lunch (CH) Sunday, August 27 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 8:30 a.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 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)
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Wednesday, August 23 1:30 p.m. Knit For Kids Mission Project (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y)
See Pastor Ken Loudenback in the Main Lobby
Tuesday, August 22 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (213)
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.
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. Please bring a dish to share (if you’re able) 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.
6th Annual PUMC ONLINE AUCTION: Get ready, set, go to www.biddingforgood.com/pumcyouth and start bidding beginning this Friday, August 25th. Bid! Bid! Bid until the auction ends on September 11th. Spread the word and tell your friends and family about the PUMC Youth Online Auction. Your support makes a difference!
La Hacienda Restaurant in Avon Wednesday, August 23
Encore will gather at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Avon on US 36 on August 23. You may choose to ride the bus which will leave from PUMC at 11:30 a.m. or meet at the restaurant at noon. So we can let the restaurant know how many guests they can anticipate, please sign up at the Encore Desk by August 20. Besides enjoying good food and fellowship, we will talk about activities for the remainder of 2017 and begin thinking about activities for 2018. Think about where you might like to visit, what you would like to do, what would you like to experience in 2018. See you at La Hacienda!
Encore travels to Myers Dinner Theatre
Wednesday, September 6; leave PUMC at 10 a.m. Cost: $35 for meal, live show and transportation Encore will travel to Hillsboro, Indiana to see an all-time favorite, Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy. Deloris is side tracked from disco diva fame when witness protection forces her to hide in a convent after witnessing a crime. This is truly a production that is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. We have room for 14 to ride the bus and will do our best to accommodate others via carpooling. Let us know you will join the Encore group for fun, food and fellowship by signing up at the Encore Desk located in the Main Lobby or by calling Sue Hylton at 317.839.2946 by September 1.
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PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Betty Roberts Suzanne Barnes Dale Wright Hiddy Bagwell Jim Bell
Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for:
Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Sunday, August 27 Classic Worship (8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.)
Courtney Ebarb from Becky McFarling and Stacy McCune with prayers for healing and comfort. Lisa Frisbie from Jane and Tom Iles with prayers for comfort and strength.
Open It: If you could change one personality trait in yourself, what would it be?
Walter Frisbie from Jane and Tom Iles with prayers for comfort and strength.
Explore It: What happens to a Christian who is under the control of the Holy Spirit?
Scott Frisbie from Jane and Tom Iles with prayers for comfort and strength. Our love and sympathy are shared with:
Get It: How do you see the character of the Holy Spirit growing in your life?
The family & friends of Tabb Webster on his death.
Apply It: What can you do this week to let the Holy Spirit bear good “fruit” in your life?
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
LAST SATURDAY LUNCH
Liturgists: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m.
You are invited on Saturday, August 26, for a nourishing lunch and some great fellowship. Lunch is provided by members of PUMC. This is a free meal to all the community served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Clayton Hall. Please enter through Door 14.
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Laura Hossler 11:00 a.m. Laura Hossler
PUMC hosts local homeless families with Family Promise the week of September 10th. Help show God’s big love by stopping by the table in the mail lobby to see how you can help. We provide meals, material supplies, moral support and the gift of presence during the overnight hours while these families work to attain their goals of stable income and housing.
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PUMC Staff: Charlie Wilfong
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Elizabeth Gilbert
Associate Pastor
Ken Loudenback
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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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