The acrobat crossed Niagara Falls pushing a wheel barrow on a tightrope. The acrobat asked who among the cheering crowd trusted that he could do it again. Everyone cheered. The acrobat replied by simply pointing to the wheel barrow and saying, “Get in.” If you trusted the acrobat, you would be able to ride in the wheel barrow across the falls. This is what the biblical word “faith” means. Faith is trusting God entirely with one’s welfare today and always. Sometimes it’s easy to trust God. Other times, our senses may pose a challenge. But Joshua teaches us that trusting God always wins the day. How are you being challenged to trust God more deeply?
A Time to Worship
Classic Worship Notes
October 1, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.
Prelude
“Wir glauben all an einen Gott,” BWV 680 J. S. Bach
* Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 614
For the Bread Which You Have Broken
* Call to Worship Leader: Almighty God calls from daybreak to dusk: People: “Gather together my people.” Leader: God’s call is not quiet or tame, but overwhelms all that stands in the way. People: God comes with strength, determined to get our attention. Leader: God’s call echoes through the universe, in all times and places: People: “Gather together my faithful people.” All: Let us worship together, for the God of all creation calls. Amen! Based on Psalm 50:1-6 Anthem
Gloria
Chancel Septet
Reception of New Member (11:00 a.m.)
Helen Jones
Congregation: We rejoice to recognize you as a member of Christ’s holy Church and bid you welcome to Plainfield United Methodist Church. We love you. With you we renew our promise to God and to this congregation to uphold God’s mission here by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Video
Joshua: Key Lessons from the Old Testament
Scripture
Red Pew Bible 172
Message
Jericho Falls!
Joshua 6:8-20 Rev. Charlie Wilfong
Anthem
The Battle of Jericho
arr. Moses Hogan Chancel Septet
Breads of the World
Challah (Israel), Baguette (France), Tiger Bread (Netherland), Naan (India), Dutch Oven Crusty Bread (Italy & US), Irish Soda Bread (Ireland), Vienna Bread (Austria), Apricot Roll (Slovak), Bolillos (Mexico)
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
(8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) “Offertory” John Ness Beck Adult Choir
(11:00 a.m.) “Let Us Break Bread Together”
Hymn for Parting 634
October brings the month in which Protestant Christians across the world celebrate the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation. Almost 500 years ago, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg. People today generally believe that Martin Luther wanted to revolt against the Roman Catholic church. Au contraire! Luther was engaging in the common academic practices of his day. He wanted to hold an open debate, which formed part of the university life. The church door to which he fixed his 95 theses also functioned as the community bulletin board. He wanted to discuss the practice of indulgences, which was the belief that if you gave money to the Catholic church, you could free a dead relative from purgatory and send them to heaven. Martin Luther had no idea what sequence of events he would unleash. He was brought before the pope at the Diet of Worms, excommunicated, and declared a heretic. Emperor Charles V sanctioned anyone to kill Luther without punishment. To celebrate the birth of the Reformation and the courage of Martin Luther, several Sundays will feature service music that was composed upon chorales adapted or written by Luther. The prelude by J. S. Bach, “Wir glauben all an einen Gott/I believe in One God,” is based upon music that Luther set to the tenets of the Christian faith. 500 years of Protestantism! How will you celebrate this heritage of spiritual freedom made possible by Christ’s death upon the cross?
Now Let Us from This Table Rise
* Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude
Voluntary on “Nicea”
(*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Westenkuehler
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THIS WEEK
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)
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)
TODAY
• Kairos Prison Ministry (ML) • Cub Scout Popcorn Sales (NL & SL)
STARTS OCTOBER 8
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
FALL COAT DRIVE
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)
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
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.
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
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.
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PRAISE & PRAYER
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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.
Jonah 3:10 - 4:11
Sunday, October 8 Classic Worship (8:30 , 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.)
The alter flowers are given by: the family of Cathy and Orville Stenger in celebration of the 25th wedding anniversary.
Open It: As a child, how did you respond when things didn’t go your way? How do you respond as an adult?
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 Communion Stewards: 8:30 a.m. Mary Winters Shelby Williamson 9:50 a.m. Anita Green Tom Russey 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
Explore It: What is the history between the Jews and the Assyrians? Get It: Why is Jonah angry now? Apply It: To whom is God wanting you to show mercy?
Travel & Tour with Encore Senior Ministries Tuesday, October 17 Leave at 11:15 a.m.
Encore Senior Ministries will visit Strides to Success to learn more about this notfor-profit organization which provides unique learning that strengthens and develops lives through Equine Assisted Learning. Afterwards we will gather at Stacks for lunch. Sign up at the Encore desk located in the main lobby. There is no charge for the tour; donations to Strides to Success will gladly be accepted. Lunch is at your own expense. Questions? Contact Sue Hylton at 317.839.2946 or email at shylton@indy.rr.com.
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!
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
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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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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. The Plainfield UMC App Available in the App Stores Download today at
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