Children’s Musical Bible Explorers
Marci Davis, Leader Amanda Norton, Director of Children Moinistry
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.
Children’s Musical Bible Explorers
Marci Davis, Leader Amanda Norton, Director of Children Moinistry September 24, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Sunday Showcase Bible Explorers
Marci Davis, Leader & Amanda Norton, Director of Children Ministry
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 Finance Chair Bill Edie will preview this initiative. To learn more, you are invited to a Question & Answer Session about the proposed project on today, September 24, 5:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A summary of the project is available this week in the church office, in the lobbies on Sunday mornings of September 24 and October 1, and online at pumc.link/T4T. 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 today at the September 24 meeting or by contacting Nikki Shoultz or the pastors through the church office.
Small Group Call-Out Even a quick look at the Gospel accounts of Jesus reveals 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 I’m certain, even had fun together. Life lived together with other followers of Jesus provides encouragement, support, friendship, and opportunities for spiritual growth. If you’d like to find a small group to be a part of, please mark your calendar for Friday, October 6, 6-7:30 p.m. for a Small Group Call Out. The evening will include pizza, experience a few typical small group elements, and provide an opportunity to join a small group if you like. Please RSVP to Pastor Elizabeth at egilbert@pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 244. And invite a friend to join you for this Small Group Call Out! It will be a fun evening!
Playlist How do you listen to your music? On the radio or your iPod? Maybe you are a fan of vinyl. Back in the day you might have made a mixed-tape to be able to listen to just your favorites. Today we use our smart phones and apps to keep our playlists at our finger tips. “Playlist” is a term to describe a list of video or audio files that can be played back on a media player sequentially or in random order. In its most general form, an audio playlist is simply a list of songs. But with today’s technology and access to an almost limitless amount of music, playlists have become so much than just a collection of favorite songs. People have playlists to power their workouts, to create just the right mood for a dinner party, and to fuel the summer road trip. And more than just music to enjoy, the songs we curate on those lists have meaning for us; tell stories we connect to; and express our hopes, dreams, desires, and hearts. In NewDay Praise Worship in October, we’ll explore some songs that might be on your playlist. Songs that encourage us in our lives of faith, that inspire us to walk more closely with Jesus, and help us praise and worship our mighty and loving God. Your playlist can do more than energize your time at the gym. Your playlist can grow your faith and guide your relationship with Jesus. Discover the stories behind some popular, contemporary Christian songs, and let God speak to you through the music of faith in the series “Playlist”, Sundays (9:50 a.m.) in October in NewDay Praise Worship. In anticipation of “Playlist,” load these
series songs on to your own personal playlist today!
• Hello, My Name Is (Matthew West)
• Tell Your Heart to Beat Again (Danny Gokey)
• The Altar and the Door (Casting Crowns)
• The House of God Forever (Jon Foreman)
In NewDay Praise Worship we seek to create a space and an experience where people who don’t know Jesus can meet him, those who do know Jesus can grow in that relationship, and everyone can find a warm welcome and a safe place to ask questions and talk about faith.
PUMC Provides Warmth and Love Coats! Coats! Coats! Coats of all sizes for children and adults are needed for this year’s Plainfield Church Federation’s drive for coats, mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves. Please check your closets for unused items in good condition and deliver to the donation boxes located around PUMC through October 8. It will soon be cold, but you can share God’s BIG Love with neighbors in need in Hendricks County through cold weather clothes! Thank you for your generosity!
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
PRAISE & PRAYER
Known in the hospital this week: Jim Bell Judy Smith Cherie Wesley Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Gwen Record from Debi Kinnamon with prayers for comfort and peace during a difficult time. Michelle Hetrick from Charlie and Donna Wilfong with prayers for healing and comfort. Flowers on the altar are from: Christie Sinclair in honor of Scott & Amanda Sinclair’s tenth wedding anniversary.
GIVING SEPTEMBER 17, 2017: $9,696 TOTAL YTD 2017: $733,529 TOTAL YTD 2016: $729,691 ONLINE GIVING FOR AUGUST $12,945 ATTENDANCE SEPTEMBER 17, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
419 443
IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 31
Our love and sympathy are shared with: Ted Underwood and family on the death of his son-in-law. The family of Phil Shawver on his death. Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Frank Davis, Russ & Sandy Combs, Martha Roath, Betty Denton, Carol Kersey, Sara Thrasher, Norma Lantz, 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 IN-PERSON Acolytes: Liturgists: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Benjamin Laver Justin Laver IN-PERSON
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Tony Perona Bree Dunscombe Michael Gilbert
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
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LAST SATURDAY LUNCH You are invited on Saturday, September 30, 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.
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THIS WEEK 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) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L) 5:00 p.m. Transforming for Tomorrow Q & A Session (S) Monday, August 25 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) 6:00 p.m. Joyful Praise Bells (B) 7:00 p.m. Children’s Council (9) 7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee (W) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, August 26 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meetings, Pack 399 7:00 p.m. Disciple 2 Fast Track Kathy Perry Wednesday, August 27 1:30 p.m. Knit For Kids Mission Project (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y)
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
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TODAY
• Kairos Prison Ministry (ML) Thursday, August 28 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:00 p.m. Operation Classroom Liberia meeting (W) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) Friday, September 29 8:30 a.m. Operation Classroom Liberia meeting (W) 9:45 p.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, September 30 8:00 a.m. Kairos Training (205) 9:00 a.m. Mission Sewing Group (K) 11:30 a.m. Last Saturday Lunch (CH) Sunday, October 1 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) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L) 2:00 p.m. Special Called Church Conference (S) 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.