October 1, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Playlist: 21 Guns 1 Kings 19:1-10 Michael Norton
“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.
Today’s Scripture Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” Then he was afraid; he got up and fled for his life, and came to Beer-sheba, which belongs to Judah; he left his servant there. But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die: “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my ancestors.” Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, “Get up and eat.” He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. The angel of the Lord came a second time, touched him, and said, “Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you.” He got up, and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God. At that place he came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He answered, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.” I Kings 19:1-10 (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 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 beginning 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!
Transforming for Tomorrow
Conversation Meeting Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m. 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. A summary of the project is available in the church office, in the lobbies, and online at pumc.link/T4T. A Special Called Church Conference had been called for Sunday, October
1, 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Church Conference has been cancelled, so no vote will be taken. Instead of a Church Conference, there will be a meeting Sunday, October 1, 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. For those who care about the projects and want to provide input, please be present, 2:00 p.m. Oct. 1 in the sanctuary when we will be discussing the pathway forward with the Transforming for Tomorrow projects. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of the opportunity before us. Questions may be raised today at the 2:00 p.m. 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!
Plainfield & Area CROP Walk
Ending Hunger One Step at a Time Sunday, October 15, 2017 Hummel Park, Plainfield
Registration 1:30 p.m. @ Shelter #3 Walk begins at 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine For more information, visit cropwalk.org or contact Dan Stone at cropwalk@pumc.org or 317.839.2319
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Dale Wright Bonnie Elmore Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Cathy and Orville Stenger from their family with prayers for continued faith, health, and devotion on their 25th wedding anniversary. The alter flowers are given by: the family of Cathy and Orville Stenger in celebration of the 25th wedding anniversary. 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 Acolytes: 8:30 a.m. Kristin Wesley Elena Groeschen Liturgists: 8:30 a.m. Dan Stone 9:50 a.m. Nikki Shoultz 11:00 a.m. Kathy Perry IN-PERSON Communion Stewards: CASH/CHECK 8:30 a.m. Mary Winters Shelby Williamson 9:50 a.m. Anita Green IN-PERSON ONLINE SECURE Tom Russey CASH/CHECK 11:00 a.m. Kelly Bassler 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
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING SEPTEMBER 24, 2017: $14,311 TOTAL YTD 2017: $751,576 TOTAL YTD 2016: $746,002 ONLINE GIVING FOR AUGUST $12,945 ATTENDANCE SEPTEMBER 24, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG:
507 444
IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 28
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THIS WEEK Sunday, October 1 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) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L) 2:00 p.m. Transforming for Tomorrow Conversation Meeting (S) Monday, October 2 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, October 3 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 p.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 6:30 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group Diane Preusch Leader (W) 7:00 p.m. Safety Committee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meetings, Pack 399 7:00 p.m. Disciple 2 Fast Track Kathy Perry (L) Wednesday, October 4 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L) 7:00 p.m. Costa Rica Mission Team Meeting (K)
MAIN LOBBY
TODAY
• Kairos Prison Ministry (ML) • Cub Scout Popcorn Sales (NL & SL) Thursday, October 5 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:00 p.m. Choir Pitch-in (CH) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) Friday, October 6 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) 6:00 p.m. Small Group Call Out! (CH) Saturday, October 7 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education Sunday, October 8 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) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L) 3:00 p.m. Hendricks Symphony Talent Showcase (S)
Locations noted on Calendar (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 (NL) North Lobby (SL) South Lobby (O) Off Site (S) Sanctuary (W) Wesley Room (WW) Wesley Woods (Y) Youth Rooms (#) Room Number
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.