September 17, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
PUMC Servant Sunday Together We Are More
Bree Dunscombe • 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Our society loves to measure things. It literally starts the moment we’re born – doctors evaluate newborns to gauge their appearance, reflexes, and breathing, to measure their health out of the womb. In school, we’re graded in academic subjects like reading, math, and science. In the business world, we have key performance indicators to see if a project or plan is meeting its objectives. In sports, we pay attention to touchdowns, home runs, baskets made, personal bests and more. We measure our abilities in art, music, parenting — we can even measure our happiness level! But when it comes to being a follower of Jesus, which measures should we be focusing on? How do we know if we’re being the kind of Christian God is calling us to be?
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (NSRV)
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 Servant Sunday Together We Are More! Today PUMC celebrates the many ministry servants that lead and staff the ongoing, internal ministries of PUMC. Because of the faithful, committed, generous service of many, many individuals, PUMC is able to offer exceptionally high quality worship every Sunday; faith formation experiences for all ages such as K-5 Bible Explorers, youth ministries, and adult learning classes and small groups; welcoming ministries such as greeters, ushers, and Sunday morning coffee; quality communication and administrative support; and so much more. In worship today members share about their experiences in service here at PUMC, and we give God thanks and praise for all God is doing through all of the servants here at PUMC. To learn more about how you can serve God through the ministries of PUMC, consider the following:
• Pray about your service to God through the ministries of PUMC. • Learn more about the ways God has gifted you for service in the church. Take
an online Spiritual Gifts Assessment. Visit pumc.org and find a Spiritual Gifts Assessment under the “Links” tab.
• Visit the displays in the lobbies today to learn more about the serving ministries of PUMC and discover where you might serve God and the church.
• Volunteer to serve in one of the ongoing ministries of PUMC. Sign up at one or
more of the lobby displays or mark your Connection Card this morning and a ministry leader will be in touch.
Together we are more - in service to God, each other, and the world!
Transforming for Tomorrow Tomorrow always holds opportunity - for new things, for exciting events, and for hoped-for improvements and transformations. PUMC is looking towards tomorrow with the hope of improvements and transformations that will help us even more fully express the love and grace of Jesus to all who come to this church. The PUMC Church Council is recommending a list of building and property improvements and upgrades that are both needed and desired, as PUMC seeks its most faithful expression of God’s welcome and hospitality. In worship today Church Council Chair Nikki Shoultz will preview this initiative. In the coming days more details will be delivered via USPS mail to all PUMC members and digitally to everyone who already receives weekly and monthly digital newsletters. (Subscribe to these digital newsletters at pumc.org.) You are also invited to a Question & Answer Session about the proposed project on Sunday, September 24, 5:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A summary of the project will be available this week in the church office, will be in the lobbies on Sunday mornings of September 24 and October 1, and will be attached to the digital deliveries this week. Then on Sunday, October 1, 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary, District Superintendent Jim Bushfield will preside at a Called Church Conference to consider and vote on the fund-raising campaign for the proposed projects. All full members of the congregation present at the October 1 Called Church Conference may vote. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of the opportunity before us. Questions may be raised at the September 24 meeting or by contacting Nikki Shoultz or the pastors through the church office.
6th Annual PUMC ONLINE AUCTION Auction Thank You Thank you for taking the time to point, click and bid in order to support youth programs and outreach opportunities at Plainfield United Methodist Church. Congratulations to everyone who:
• placed a winning bid • generously donated items for 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.
Children’s Musical
Sunday, September 24 during 9:50 Worship in Classic & NewDay Praise Worship
auction
• invited family, friends and
community to make their bid to build a better world
Items can be picked up today between 9:00a.m. - Noon in the church office. If you are unable to pick up your items today please contact us via email at auction@pumc.org Questions: Please call the church office during the week at 317.839.2319.
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Jim Bell Gabriella Layman Wanda Hopper
Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Marsha Saxman from Cherie & Joel Wesley with for healing and strength after surgery. Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom & Dolly Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Connie & Mary Raver, Shelby Williamson, Janet Gouldsmith, Mark Hossler, 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 Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Dave Korty Tamara Miller Don Meyer
GIVING SEPTEMBER 10, 2017: $15,519 TOTAL YTD 2017: $727,566 TOTAL YTD 2016: $720,601 ONLINE GIVING FOR AUGUST $12,945 ATTENDANCE SEPTEMBER 10, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 26
Ways to Give
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Kathy Everman 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
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Coming Soon! PUMC joins the Plainfield Federation of Churches in collecting coats, gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves, this fall for Hendricks County families in need. Collection boxes will be available at PUMC for these items after October 1. Thank you for serving the children of Plainfield and their families with the gift of warmth!
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THIS WEEK Sunday, September 17 Hurricane 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) 11:00 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:15 p.m. Th3rd Sunday Lunch (CH) 12:00 p.m. Disciple 3 Shannen Shortt (K) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L) 3:00 p.m. Christian Believer Quentin Smith (W) Monday, September 18 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) 6:00 p.m. Joyful Praise Bell Choir (B) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, September 19 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 6:30 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group Diane Preusch Leader (B) 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (213) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Leadership Meeting (210) 7:00 p.m. Disciple 2 Fast Track Kathy Perry (L) Wednesday, September 20 9:00 a.m. Encore - Young at Heart Luncheon Prep (Ki)
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
MAIN LOBBY
TODAY
• Hurricane Harvey Relief (CH) • 2017 PUMC Servant Sunday (ML) 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Mary Martha Circle (United Methodist Women) (K) More Than Conquerors (Y) PUMC Board of Trustees (K) Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L)
Thursday, September 21 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 11:00 a.m. Encore Young at Heart Luncheon (CH) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) Friday, August 22 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) Saturday, September 23 Sunday, September 24 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) 11:00 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:00 p.m. Disciple 3 Shannen Shortt (K) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L) 3:00 p.m. Christian Believer Quentin Smith (W)
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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.