Positive reinforcement accomplishes much more than negative reinforcement. When parents praise and affirm their children’s good behaviors, it helps more than complaining and enhances the relationship, too. Consider how it makes you feel to both receive and give compliments. Praising God is similar. Praise engages our minds as we consider God’s qualities and gifts. It also engages our emotions as we sing and express love for the Lord. It’s an ancient practice, going back to the earliest, formative events of the Old Testament. And Moses’ sister, Miriam, was leading the way to singing praise. It remains an important way to be in relationship with God.
A Time to Worship
Classic Worship Notes
September 3, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.
Prelude
Festival March on “Maccabeus” A.D. Miller
* Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 308
Thine Be the Glory
* Call to Worship Leader: Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord. People: To the One who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice. Leader: Proclaim the power of God. People: Whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens. Leader: You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. All: Praise be to God! Adapted from Psalm 68:32-35 Anthem Video
“Prière à Notre-Dame” from ‘Suite Gothique,’ Op. 25 Léon Boëllmann
Miriam: Key Lessons from the Old Testament
Scripture
Red Pew Bible 55
Exodus 15:20-21
Then the prophet Miriam, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dancing. And Miriam sang to them:“Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; horse and rider he has thrown into the sea.” Exodus 15:20-21 (NRSV)
Sing to the Lord
Message
Rev. Charlie Wilfong
Hymn of Response 2036
Give Thanks
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
A Triune Prayer
Molly Ijames arr. Jaime Carini
* Hymn for Parting 163
Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know
* Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude
Italian Concerto, BWV 971, “Presto”
Good morning, and welcome to Plainfield United Methodist Church! After taking a summer hiatus, we are pleased to recommence the Classic Worship Notes, your weekly guide to the music offered during each Sunday’s Classic Worship experience. Some days give you a behind-thescenes look into the composer’s life or the way that a hymn is constructed. Other days, we connect the music to the Scriptures or themes upon which the pastors preach. Our contributors—Jaime Carini, Michael Pettry, Sue Schultz, and Zoe Wiltrout—are delighted to author these notes to enhance our corporate worship. Today’s prelude is an arrangement by A. D. Miller upon the opening hymn, “Thine Be the Glory,” from the oratorio Judas Maccabeus by G. F. Handel. Swiss hymn composer, Henri A. Cesar Malan, wrote the music for the closing hymn, “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know.” The instrumental Communion anthem features the hymn, “A Triune Prayer,” composed by Molly Ijames to this text: Blessed Father, hear our cry. Cast out sin, but draw us nigh. Not for merit we have none; For Your mercy, for Your Son. Blessed Jesus, make our plea. In Your name to God we flee; Thru Your blood we seek His face, By Your priesthood claim His grace. Blessed Spirit meet our need; In our silence intercede. Translate groans we cannot speak; Heal the broken, help the weak. Triune God, please grant our prayer As Your glory we declare. May Your promised kingdom come; May Your will on earth be done.
J.S. Bach
(*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
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THIS WEEK
MAIN LOBBY
TODAY
Sunday, September 3 Hurricane Harvey Relief (CH) 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)
• Hurricane Harvey Relief (CH) • 2017 PUMC Youth Auction (ML) • Family Promise (ML) Locations noted on calendar
Monday, September 4 Labor Day - Church Offices Closed 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O)
(A) 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 (W) Wesley Room (WW) Wesley Woods (Y) Youth Rooms (#) Room Number
Tuesday, September 5 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 p.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 7:00 p.m. Consecration Sunday Leadership Team (K) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meetings, Pack 399 Wednesday, September 6 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L)
Friday, September 8 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 6:30 p.m. Snack N Craft (CH) Saturday, September 9 Sunday, September 10 Hurricane Harvey Relief (CH) 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) 12:00 p.m. Fish Fry meeting (W) 1:30 p.m. Reception for Al Barker (CH)
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING AUGUST 27, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016:
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Thursday, September 7 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:00 p.m. Choir Pitch-in (CH) 7:00 p.m. Kids Connection Program Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:00 p.m. Safety Meeting (W)
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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.
Help those who are suffering following recent hurricane Harvey. PUMC will collect the following supplies to then be distributed through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Financial gifts may also be made directly to umcor. org or through PUMC. Give easily online at pumc.org or mark your gift for “Hurricane Harvey.” All donated items must be new (except the buckets and lids). Donations will be received at PUMC in the Clayton Hall Coffee Hospitality Area and in the Donation Depot across from the church office (near entrance #2). Thank you for showing God’s BIG
Love with your generous gifts to hurricane Harvey victims! (Visit umcor.org for more information about current needs and UMCOR’s disaster response.) CLEANING BUCKET SUPPLIES • 5-Gallon buckets with resealable lids • Liquid laundry detergent - 50 oz. or 25 oz. bottle(s) only • Liquid household cleaner 12-16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water. No spray cleaners. • Dish soap - 16-28 oz. bottle, any brand • Clothespins • Clotheslines - 100-ft. or 50ft. lines, cotton or plastic
• Sponges - No cellulose
sponges due to mold issues.
• 24-Roll heavy-duty trash bags - 33-45 gallon sizes
• Cleaning wipes - Handi-wipes or reusable wipes. No terry cleaning towels. • Can air freshener - Aerosol or pump • Insect-repellant spray - 6-14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover • Kitchen dishwashing gloves • Work gloves - all cotton, all leather or cotton with leather palm • Scouring pads - No stainless steel, Brillo pads or SOS pads (nothing with soap) • Scrub brushes with plastic or wood handle • Dust masks
HYGIENE KITS SUPPLIES • Hand towels (15 x25 inches to 17 x 27 inches) - Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable • Washcloths • Adult-size Toothbrushes – individually packaged in original package • Adhesive bandages - ¾ inch to 1 inch-size, common household Band-Aids • Bath-size soap - 3 oz. and larger only, no Ivory or Jergens soap. • Sturdy Combs - longer than 6 inches of teeth, no pocket combs or picks • Metal nail files or nail clippers – No paper emery boards • One-gallon, sealable plastic bags • $1.00 donations to purchase toothpaste Supplies can be brought to Plainfield United Methodist Church. Donations* can be made via SecureGive at http://po.st/ HHR or dropped off at the church office. *100% of your gift to UMCOR - Hurricane Harvey Relief goes directly to hurricane victim relief.
Family Promise 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 main 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.
6th Annual PUMC ONLINE AUCTION Keep bidding but also stop in the lobby today to view some of the auction items donated by church family, friends and business supporters. Bidding goes through this week.
Sing: An Entirely New View The PUMC Adult Choir is your go-to for a fresh perspective on music and worship, and the choir is looking for new voices to join its ranks. Singing most Sundays and rehearsing from 7:30-9:00 on Thursday evenings, the ensemble welcomes people in all voice parts. Singing in the Adult Choir is sure to open your eyes to the faith and weekly worship in a brand new way. Contact Director of Music Michael Pettry: mpettry@pumc.org
Kinnamon Open House We would like to invite our church family to an open house at our new home next Saturday, September 9 from 3:00-6:00 pm. Our address is 6727 S County Rd 675 E Plainfield. Hadley Road is closed at 675 so you have to get to our house from the south at Moon Rd or Old 267 to 800 S. We look forward to seeing you! Daniel, Debi, Victoria & Brock Kinnamon
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Gabriella Layman Russ Combs Mel Low Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Denise Rose from Debi Kinnamon with prayers for strength and hope as she is caring for her mom. The alter flowers are given by: the Jim and Martha Roath to the glory of God. Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Frank Davis, Russ & Sandy Combs, Martha Roath, Betty Denton, Sara Thrasher, Chuck & Jan Farnsley, 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: 8:30 a.m. Dave Korty 9:50 a.m. Tamara Miller 11:00 a.m. Michael Gilbert Communion Stewards: 8:30 a.m. Norma Lantz Low Lou Sullenger 9:50 a.m. Jane Iles Judy Watts 11:00 a.m. Shannen Shortt Cathy Stenger Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Antha McKinney 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
Share “A Cup of Kindness” Young at Heart Luncheon
Thursday, Sept. 21 Doors open at 11:30; Lunch at noon; RSVP by Sept. 11 Encore Senior Ministry invites you to share “A Cup of Kindness” with those who are 65 or older on Thursday, September 21, in Clayton Hall. A delicious meal is planned with you in mind and great entertainment will be provided. There is no charge for this special event. You should be receiving your personal invitation by mail within the next few days if you have not already received one. If you have not received an invitation and are 65 or older, your birth date is not recorded in the church records, but we would love to have you come. Please let us know you will come by signing up or returning your RSVP card included with
the invitation to the Encore Desk in the main lobby by Sunday, September 10, or by calling the church office at 317.839.2319, ext. 222. Deadline for responding is Monday, September 11.
Reception for Al Barker
Sunday, Sept. 10; 1:30 – 3 p.m; Clayton Hall Al Barker has been a long-time leader, worker and example at Plainfield United Methodist Church and to the Plainfield Community. He will truly be missed as he makes a new home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he will be closer to family. Encore Senior Ministry can’t let him leave the area without wishing him all the best as he steps into a new world with a new beginning. Therefore, we will hold a reception for Al and you are invited to attend this time of friendship to wish him the very best. Mark your calendars and we hope to see you next Sunday!
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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