“Schadenfreude” immigrated into English from German. It is “the pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune”. We’ve all felt it. Like when the speeding driver who cut us off is pulled over by the police. But what happens when we feel that pleasure for a group or nation of people? I think the prophet, Jonah, was anticipating some schadenfreude with the people of Nineveh, who had invaded and destroyed his country. Jonah probably relished the thought that they might suffer. And when God wanted Jonah to offer them a way to be forgiven by God, he was not happy. Just how deep and wide is God’s grace? Grace never runs away from runaways.
A Time to Worship
Classic Worship Notes
October 8, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.
Prelude There Is a Spirit That Delights to Do No Evil... * Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 555
Forward Through the Ages
* Call to Worship Leader: The Lord has called you in righteousness. People: The Lord has taken us by the hand and kept us. Leader: The Lord has given you as a covenant to the people. People: The Lord has given us as a light to the nations. Leader: The Lord has blessed you so that you can be a blessing. All: We serve to share God’s grace with all people near and far. Amen! Isaiah 42:6-7, adapted. Video
Jonah: Key Lessons from the Old Testament
Anthem
Jonah and the Whale
Chancel Bells Norm Geible, narrator
Scripture
Red Pew Bible 753
Message
The Runaway Prophet
Jonah 3:10 - 4:11 Rev. Charlie Wilfong
Time for Prayer Prayer Hymn 2200
O Lord, Hear My Prayer
Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer 895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Giving
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Offertory (8:30 a.m.) “Improvisation on ‘A Mighty Fortress’”
(9:50 & 11:00 a.m.) “In dat Great Gittin’ Up Mornin” Jester Hairston Adult Chouir
* Hymn for Parting 672
God Be with You till We Meet Again
This morning marks the final Sunday of our worship series, “Key Lessons of the Old Testament” and the subject of our worship today is Jonah and the lessons he learned from God. Tammy Rawlinson composed the Bell Choir anthem, “Jonah and the Whale,” that we hear this morning. As Norm Geible narrates the familiar story of Jonah, listen for the ways the composer uses harmony and rhythm in the instrumental parts to support and illustrate the narration. Jester Hairston arranged the Adult Choir anthem, “In Dat Great Gittin’ Up Mornin’.” Hairston (19012000) was a composer, songwriter, conductor, singer, and actor. Born in North Carolina, Hairston grew up in Pennsylvania, hearing the stories of his grandmother, a former slave. Promising himself he would preserve this history through music, Hairston graduated from Tufts University in 1929, then attended Juilliard School. While singing with the Hall Johnson Choir in Harlem, Hairston had to shed his Boston accent and relearn the country accents of his parents and grandparents. Johnson told him cain’t and ain’t don’t mix with cahn’t and shahn’t in a spiritual. Fortunate to participate in a workshop led by Hairston many years ago, PUMC member Sue Schultz “remembers him insisting we sing the dialect as written in the music even though we were mostly a choir of Caucasian singers.” Listen for the dialect in the choral anthem this morning. Next Sunday begins a worship series titled “Feelin’ Groovy” that features the music of Simon & Garfunkel. Extend an invitation for others to join you in worship over the coming weeks – just one of the many aspects that make PUMC so special.
* Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude
Postlude in F Christian Cappelen
(*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
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THIS WEEK
Tuesday, October 10 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Rachel Women’s Circle (United Methodist Women) (L)* 7:00 p.m. Hope Circle (United Methodist Women) (K) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting 7:00 p.m. Disciple 2 Kathy Perry (W)* Wednesday, October 11 1:30 p.m. Knit For Kids Mission Project (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 6:00 p.m. WCM and PUMC Leadership Meeting (W) 6:00 p.m. Columbarium Committee (K) 7:00 p.m. Church Council (L) Thursday, October 12 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 7:00 p.m. Kids Connection Program Board Meeting (210) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir (S) Friday, October 13 9:00 a.m. Friday Morning Prayer Group (K) Saturday, October 14 Sunday, October 15 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) 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:15 p.m. Th3rd Sunday Lunch (CH) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L) 1:30 p.m. Annual CROP Walk (O) * Denotes Room Change
TODAY • CROP Walk (ML)
STARTS OCTOBER 8
Monday, October 9 Submissions for November Circuit Rider Due 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) 6:00 p.m. Endowment Committee (K) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee (K) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B)
MAIN LOBBY
FALL COAT DRIVE
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
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 welcome you and answer your questions. In Clayton Hall (north end of building) you’ll find refreshments and a place to chat and meet people. Please make yourself at home.
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
CROP Walk for Hunger October 15 The fall CROP Walk for Hunger is Sunday, October 15, starting in Plainfield’s Hummel Park. Visit the display in the main lobby today to learn more and register. You may choose to walk in support of hunger relief locally and around the world, or give financially. Thank you for showing God’s BIG Love through participation in this year’s CROP Walk. (Also learn more at crophungerwalk.org.)
Beef House Rolls Just in Time for Thanksgiving!
The Fun Adult Class will again be selling Beef House Rolls, Strawberry Jam, and Apple Butter. They will be taking orders on Sundays, October 22 and 29 in the south lobby and the coffee area. Delivery will be Sunday, November 19 in the south lobby. Payment is due at the time of placing your order. Each item is $8. For more information, please contact Jane Iles, 317.435.8606.
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 Update Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the Transforming for Tomorrow initiative in recent weeks and months. Many people have contributed to the development of the project and many attended meetings the last two weekends to be a part of the conversation. No vote on the project was taken this last week as had been initially intended. Conversation and prayerful discernment continues. As updates and new information is available it will be published via all of PUMC’s main communication channels. Questions may be directed to any pastor via the church office.
Travel & Tour with Encore Senior Ministries Tuesday, October 17 Leave at 11:15 a.m.
Encore Senior Ministries will visit Plainfield’s Strides to Success to learn more about this not-for-profit organization which provides unique learning that strengthens and develops lives through Equine Assisted Learning. Afterwards the group will gather at Stacks Resturaunt 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.
Th3rd Sunday Lunch Oct. 15 @ 12:15 p.m. All are invited to October’s Th3rd Sunday Lunch. Lunch is served after 11:00 a.m. Classic Worship, about 12:15 p.m., in Clayton Hall. If you are able, please bring a dish to share 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.
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PRAISE & PRAYER
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Known in the hospital this week: Patrick Cronin Kathy Turner Our love & sympathy are shared with: the family of Susie Durell on her death.
Hospitality Volunteers include: Dennis & Nancy Darrow, Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Linda & Greg Cook, Carolyn Mercer, Tom & Charlene Highsmith, Greg & Karen Hole, Jim & Darlene White, Shirley Overton, Gabriel Hansen, John & Sue Hylton, Diane Preusch, Brian Meyer, Lou & Vern Sullenger, Dick & Shirley Belcher, Jay Harbison, Jerry Nadin, Andy Montgomery, Grady Daubenspeck, Darrell Kehrt, Shannen Shortt, Ted Underwood, Clint Groeschen, Shana Schreiner, Chris Fred
1 Kings 19:1-15a
Sunday, October 15 Classic Worship (8:30 , 9:50 & 11:00 a.m.) Open It: Ever had a “mid-life crisis” or seen a family member go through it? What was it like? Explore It: Lying under the tree, what did Elijah need most? Get It: What was God saying through the wind, earthquake, fire, and “silence?”
Acolytres: 8:30 a.m. Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Apply It: How will you look and listen for God’s guidance this week?
The Great Organ Spook-tacular
Victoria Kinnamon Brock Kinnamon Sue Hylton Nikki Schultz Anthony Swinger
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
It is here! For the first time in our church’s history, we will present a pipe organ concert open to the entire family, well-suited for all ages, and featuring some spooky and entertaining music appropriate for October. Saturday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. PUMC Sanctuary The one-hour concert is free and open to all persons, tickets are not needed. The concert includes music from Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter, the smash Broadway musical Wicked and much more. Although not a “must,” everyone is invited to wear a costume or don a favorite bit of seasonal flair. This event is offered free to the church and the community as part of the PUMC Concert Series. Thank you for your generous donations to the Concert Series to keep events like this accessible to all.
8:30, 9:50 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Classic Worship in the sanctuary in October celebrates the power of music to draw a person into the presence of God with the series “Feeling Groovy,” which launches October 15. The music of Simon and Garfunkel will serve as a starting point for exploring and discovering biblical insights.
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Senior Pastor
Elizabeth Gilbert
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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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