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Classic Worship 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.
Our Struggle
Rev. Charlie Wilfong Ephesians 6:10-20 We each face many struggles in life. Slow traffic, bad customer service, irritating neighbors, home repairs, and demanding jobs all complicate our lives. I’m sure you can quickly and easily think of many others. But, what if your biggest problem was not tangible? How would you address it? Therapy? Exercise? The confidence of a friend? Legal action? Comfort food? What about spiritual resources? What if faith, prayer, the scriptures, and other Christian resources could help you with the most significant challenges you face? The good news is that God makes those things available to us.
Broadway Backstage Showtunes Spotlight Sacred Truths
OCTOBER October 30 “Our Struggle” Wicked
October Classic Worship Series in the sanctuary
A Time to Worship October 30, 2016 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Prelude Toccata � Fugue in D Minor J.S. Bach * Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 160 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart vs. 1-4 * Call to Worship Leader: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of heaven’s armies. People: I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. Leader: With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. People: What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises. Leader: A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! People: For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. Leader: The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. People: O Lord of heaven’s armies, what joy for those who trust in you. Leader: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of heaven’s armies. All: Praise the Lord! Amen! Based on Psalm 84 Hymn 347 (8:30 a.m.) Spirit Song Anthem (9:50 & 11:10 a.m.) From a Distance Chancel Bells Scripture Red Pew Bible 952 Ephesians 6:10-20 Message Our Struggle Rev. Charlie Wilfong Time for Prayer Prayer Anthem For Good Amy Cronin, Alto 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. Consecration Sunday Announcement & Activity Giving Because God gives, we give. Thank you for your generosity Offertory Concerto for Two Organs Antonio Soler Prayer of Dedication * Hymn for Parting 513 Soldiers of Christ, Arise * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude “Rondo” from Piano Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
THIS WEEK
Sunday, October 30 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 9:30 a.m. UMW Planning Meeting (Office Work Room) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Bible Explorers Worship/ Grades K-5 (A) 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) 11:10 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:30 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels - Shannen Shortt (K) 5:00 p.m. Membership Discovery Class (CH) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K) Monday, October 31 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 4:30 p.m. Joy Bells - Beginning bell choir (B) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) 6:00 p.m. Praise Bells - Intermediate bell choir (B) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, November 1 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 5:00 p.m. Values Clarification Task Force Meeting (K) 6:00 p.m. Weekday Children’s Dad’s Night (CH) 7:00 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group, Diane Preusch Leader (L) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, November 2 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (U) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L) 7:00 p.m. Safety Meeting (S) Thursday, November 3 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 10:30 a.m. Mat Making Training (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. Yoga with Margaret Wielenberg (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, November 4 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, November 5 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision Meeting (K) Sunday, November 6 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) 11:10 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 11:10 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:30 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels - Shannen Shortt (K) 3:00 p.m. Consecration Team Dessert Event (CH) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K) 6:30 p.m. Patriotic Bonfire (WW)
Locations noted on Calendar (A) (B) (CH) (FP) (K) (KI)
Clayton Hall Worship Annex Bell Choir Room Clayton Hall Fire Pit Koinonia Room Kitchen
(L) Library (ML) Main Lobby (MR) Music Room (O) Off Site (S) Sanctuary
• Christmas Tree Sales Sign-Up
(TBD) (W) (WW) (Y) (#)
To Be Determined Wesley Room Wesley Woods Youth Rooms (Upstairs) Room Number
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e 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.
Beef House Rolls Just In Time For Thanksgiving
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UN Adult Class is selling Beef House Rolls, Apple Butter, and Strawberry Jam in the south lobby and the coffee area on Sunday, October 23 and 30. Items will be available for pick-up before Thanksgiving.
Help Sell Christmas Trees
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ake a shift at the PUMC Christmas Tree lot this season and support local mission and PUMC Boy Scout Troop #399. Visit the display in the main lobby or contact Paul Schreiner for more info, schreiner_paul@att.net.
Blessing Bags November 20 Thanksgiving Sunday
B Foundry Small Group
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oin the Foundry small group in the Worship Annex at 11:00 a.m. (following New Day Praise Worship) to discuss the book of Esther.
ring your Blessing Bags to worship on Sunday, November 20, to share about God’s blessings in your life and Glory Sightings (the ways you’ve seen God at work for good) you’ve encountered this month. Blessing bags are available in the church office, the Sanctuary, the Worship Annex, and all lobbies.
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Are you ready for Christmas?
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enerally, when asked that question we think of baked goods, decorations, gifts, etc. But let me restate the question with a different emphasis. Are you ready for Christmas? From the makers of “The Easter Experience” comes a highly cinematic film that will help make Christmas much more than a holiday. As the story of the birth of Jesus unfolds, you will be reminded that the Christmas holiday is more than just a commercialized, secularized event. Instead, it is an opportunity to remember that what happened then changes everything now. Each episode of “The Christmas Experience” led by Kyle Idleman will focus on how God chose each individual in the Christmas story for a specific purpose. You will watch as Joseph leads his family with selfless faithfulness, as Mary follows obediently God’s plan for her life, and as shepherds struggle with doubt as they wonder if this really could be the Savior. Join the Friday Morning Bible Study beginning Nov. 4, 2016, at 9:45am for the first of a six-week study examining the Christmas story in detail, helping us to prepare our hearts and minds for the Christmas season.
Make a Sleeping Mat
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ake a sleeping mat to provide comfort and warmth to a homeless person this winter. Learn the details November 4, 11 and 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Koinonia Room. It’s easy and much appreciated by the recipients. Contact Wanda Hopper via the church office with questions.
Encore Senior Ministries Trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
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ll aboard! Wednesday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m. Encore Senior Ministries will travel to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Admission to the museum is $10, due at the time you register. After exploring this awesome museum, we will enjoy lunch at your own expense at MCL in Avon. Register at the Encore Desk in the main lobby by Sun., Oct. 30 to let us know you will be attending.
PUMC Fall Food Drive
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UMC’s Fall Food Drive begins Sunday, October 30. Following worship, grocery bags will be offered along with a list of needed food and household supplies to fill and return to the church for distribution. (No glass jars, please.) Deliveries to area food pantries will begin on November 6. Many hungry families are depending on your generous support to help them have meals to provide health and energy. Thank you messages from the food pantries indicate how much your donations are appreciated. If you prefer, you may give a check made out to PUMC with Food Drive indicated.
Membership Discovery Class October 30
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UMC offers a Membership Discovery Class for persons seeking to learn more about membership at PUMC. The fall 2016 class will be today, October 30. The class provides an overview of the ministry and mission of PUMC and helps participants find meaningful places to connect with this congregation. Classes focus on getting to know the church and its programs, ministries, and missions; developing relationships with others in the group and church; and meeting church staff. Participants are invited to consider membership at the conclusion of the class. The class will meet on today, October 30. The group will enjoy a light meal in Clayton Hall at 5:00 p.m. and then meet with pastors and church leaders until 7 p.m. This session will include childcare. To learn more or register for this fall class, contact Pastor Elizabeth Gilbert at egilbert@pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 244.
New Adult Study: Basic Training
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ll Christians must be well grounded in the basics of the Christian faith in order for them to grow into maturity. In this DVD series, Dr. R.C. Sproul gives a concise explanation of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity in the Apostles’ Creed. This study will be especially useful for those who desire a small group experience in which to discuss the basic doctrines of Christianity. Please join us as Jerry Rhodes leads the discussion of six thoughtprovoking subjects.
• What is Faith? • God the Father • The Person and Work of Christ (Part I)
• The Person and Work of Christ (Part II)
• The Holy Spirit and the Church • Forgiveness, Resurrection and
Eternal Life Group meets in the Wesley Room (#21), located in the south education wing on Sundays at 9:45am. See you there!
PUMC Family Assistance Shows God’s BIG Love
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UMC is always at the forefront of helping the needy and homeless in the Plainfield area. One recent statistic suggests that there are 200250 homeless students in Hendricks County. PUMC is often able to help by paying for shelter, utilities and other critical needs. This is possible because of your contributions to the Family Assistance Fund. As the weather turns cold, the need will grow. Thank you for showing God’s BIG Love to these children and families with your financial support. And thanks for your generous contributions to the special offering received at the October PUMC Pops Concert that added over $2000 to the Family Assistance Fund! Gifts can be made to PUMC, marked for “Family Assistance.” Give easily and safely at pumc.org. Thank you!
PUMC Annual Charge Conference November 5
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UMC members are invited to this annual business meeting of the church on Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – noon, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. PUMC will join with all churches of the Central District of the UMC to celebrate our connectional ministry and make annual reports to the District. Contact the church office for more information.
PRAISE & PRAYER The flowers on the altar are given by Anthony and Jamelin Swinger in celebration of their 14th wedding anniversary and to the Glory of God. Hospitality Volunteers include: Judy Bobb, Tom & Dolly Hilligoss, Bonnie Elmore, Ben & Justin Laver, Frank Davis, Russ & Sandy Combs, Martha Roath, Betty Denton, Greg Hole, Jim Rodarmel, Joe Bennett, Larry Rudy, Tim Hansen, Leanne Tam, Mike McFarling, John Bizeau, Kevin Gray, Brooks Wagler, Lance Burris, Orville Stenger, Todd Sprinkle, Jim Edmondson, Sue Nadin, Carol Kersey, Matt Cochran, Kelly Denman, Kay Sprinkle, Mike & Laurie Rohrer Liturgists: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Rev. Dan Stone Rev. Bob Walters MIchael Gilbert
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Victoria Kinnamon Brock Kinnamon
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
Ways to Give
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING OCT. 23, 2016: $14,017 TOTAL YTD 2016: $816,642 * TOTAL YTD 2015: $803,657 ATTENDANCE OCT. 23, 2016: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: IN THE SERVICE OF JESUS CHRIST IN-PERSON CASH/CHECK LAST WEEK:
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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 Oma Buckner Bell Choir Director Brent Miller Office Manager Eiric Shriner Communications Brenda Barnett Financial Administrator Sigrid Schuld Weekday Children’s Director Sandy Fansler Kids Connection Director Steve Manning Facility Manager Bonnie Walden Custodian/Housekeeper Brooks Wagler Night Custodian Contact staff members through the church office at 317.839.2319 or by email. (first initial, last name@pumc.org) (Example: cwilfong@pumc.org)
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.
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. 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: 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. - Classic 9:50 a.m. - NewDay Praise Sunday School Hour: 9:45 a.m. Classes for all ages Weekday Children’s Programs: PUMC offers weekday children’s programs for ages 12 months—age 5. Please pick up a brochure from the rack near the Welcome Center or 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 Sandy Fansler at kidsconnection@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.