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Tree Planted by Water
Do you save for a rainy day? Is your spare tire ready to be used? Did you check the smoke detectors when you turned your clocks back? Is your snow blower ready for winter? These things prepare us for trouble. But, do we tend to our emotional and spiritual life with as much care? Do we get enough rest, exercise, and good company with friends? Have we learned how to keep our calm with that one annoying family member who will be there for Thanksgiving? Most importantly, are we “prayed up�? Do we pray regularly in such a way that will enable us to connect with God when things get difficult?
A Time to Worship
Classic Worship Notes
November 19, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m. Prelude
Prière à Notre-Dame Léon Boëllmann
* Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Praise 428
For the Healing of the Nations
* Call to Worship 738
Psalm 1
Anthem (8:30 & 9:50 a.m.) Reception of New Members (8:30 a.m.)
“A Joyful Ring”
Joyful Praise Bells
Sandie Shelton and Sandra Rozens
Congregation: We rejoice to recognize you as members 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.
Scripture A Tree Planted by Water
Red Pew Bible 628 Rev. Charlie Wilfong
Message
Prayer Hymn 496
Sweet Hour of Prayer vs 1 & 3
Time for 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
Because God gives, we give. Thank you for your generosity.
Offertory
(8:30 and 9:50 a.m.) “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Adult Choir with Chancel Bells
(11:00 a.m.) “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
* Hymn for Parting 404
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Sweet Hour of Prayer! This hymn speaks to the heart of one of the most intrinsic Christian practices: prayer. The author of this poem was William W. Walford (1772-1850), a blind woodcarver and a very religious, knowledgeable Christian. One day in 1845, a pastor was visiting and Walford shared a poem about prayer which he had perfected unto memory. Walford asked the pastor to write it down for him. In doing so, the pastor saw the beauty of the poem and sent it off for publishing. It was not until a number of years after Walford’s death that the poem was set to music by William Bradbury, and has become a hymn favorite even today. The adult and handbell choirs will be sharing an arrangement of the hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1746, “Rejoice, the Lord Is King.” Charles was the brother of John Wesley and together they founded Methodism. Charles wrote hundreds of hymns and was one of the most prolific English poets of his time. As churches built bell towers in the 1500-1600s, the bell ringers began to form choirs who rang increasingly difficult patterns. Practice was difficult in cold, drafty towers, and of course it was noisy! The small number of bells, and the strength and stamina required to move the heavy bells, limited the performances. Handbells as we know them today, were originally developed to allow the tower ringers to practice the patterns (which had to be memorized) indoors in relative comfort. Over the years, handbell ringing has developed into an art form of its own, including through PUMC’s vibrant handbell music ministry.
* Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Für Elise Beethoven
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THIS WEEK
Sunday, November 19 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) 11:00 a.m. Small Group (K) 12:15 p.m. Th3rd Sunday Lunch (CH) 1:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track Ken Loudenback (L)
MAIN LOBBY
TODAY
• Angel Tree (ML) • Beef House Rolls (ML)
Monday, November 20 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) Tuesday, November 21 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting (K) 7:15 p.m. Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (213) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout 399 Den Meetings 7:00 p.m. Disciple 2 Fast Track Kathy Perry (L) Wednesday, November 22 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Holiday - Church Offices Closed 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) Friday, November 23 Thanksgiving Holiday - Church Offices Closed 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) Saturday, November 25 11:30 a.m. Last Saturday Lunch (CH) Sunday, November 26 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)
Locations noted on calendar (A) Worship Annex (B) Bell Choir Room (CH) Clayton Hall (EP) East Parking Lot (FP) Fire Pit (H) Hospitality Area (K) Koinonia Room (KI) Kitchen (L) Library (ML) Main Lobby (MR) Music Room (NL) North Lobby (SL) South Lobby (NP) North Parking Lot (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.
Statistical Report on Consecration Sunday Results A total of 151 giving units (husbands and wives or single persons) completed Estimate of Giving Cards this year. A total of 74 of these giving units increased their financial commitment above their last year’s amount. A total of 151 giving units present to fill out Estimate of Giving Cards today committed a total of $628,297 Based on last year’s giving records, we can expect to receive $362,781 during the coming year from people who have consistent giving patterns during the past twelve months but are not present today. Based on the average total of loose offerings during the past three years, we can expect to receive $9,170 during the coming year from that source. This gives us a grand total of $1,000,248 anticipated income for the next twelve months. The total income for our general operating budget during the last twelve months was $1,019,476. Next year, we can expect our operating budget income to decrease by $19,228 This is a 1.92 percent decrease in total giving from last year. This has been an unusual year with a loss of $50,000 in giving due to death and relocation of PUMC members. Even so, year to date we have received $10,000 more in giving than for the same period in 2016. And again, nearly 50% of those who have completed a pledge card increased their pledge for 2018. We have a challenge and an opportunity in 2018. Thank you for your prayerful stewardship of your giving and for your generosity. If you would still like to participate and complete an Estimate of Giving Card, please find one at the back of the sanctuary, the Welcome Center desk, or the Church Office. Additional updates will be made as additional commitments are received.
Beef House Rolls Pickup For those who ordered Beef House Rolls, strawberry jam and apple butter, they will be available for pick up in the South Lobby today. There will be a few extra rolls available for purchase if you did not previously place an order. The price for a dozen rolls is $8.
LAST SATURDAY LUNCH You are invited on Saturday, November 25, 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.
Angel Tree Mission PUMC shares God’s BIG Love with the children of incarcerated parents each Chr istmas through the Angel Tree (Prison Ministry) Mission as we provide gifts, cookies, and Bibles for these children. Members of the congregation choose a child from the “Angel Tree” in the main lobby, purchase and wrap the gift. Once returned and sorted, these gifts are delivered to the children
Everyone is invited to the Th3rd Sunday Lunch, today. Lunch is served after 11:00 Classic Worship (about 12:15 p.m.) in Clayton Hall. Please bring a dish to share (if you’re able) 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.
There are many opportunities to be involved with this mission: Choose a name and buy a gift. In the main lobby in the coming weeks (Nov. 19 & 26 and Dec 3) pick a name off of the Angel tree and purchase a gift using the info on the angel. Wrap the gift in a box. Return the single, wrapped item to PUMC by noon December 10. Bake Cookies. Two and one-half dozen homemade c ook ie s a re delivered to each Angel Tree home. The kids love to eat them while opening their Christmas gifts! Deliver cookies to PUMC by 5 p.m., December 15. Volunteer to sort or distribute gifts and cookies Sunday, December 10, 1 p.m. If you have questions please contact Steve Brizendine through the church office. “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15
Mitten Tree Mitten Trees are in place and ready to receive your donations of mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats. It is getting cold so many are needed! Thanks for helping keep children warm.
what s next
PRAISE & PRAYER
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Hospitality Volunteers include:
Isaiah 63:7-9
Sunday, November 26 Classic Worship Open It: What are the three most common emotions you feel when you come to God? Explore It: What good things had God done for the house of Israel? Get It: What good things has God done for you? Do you remember them well? Apply It: How do the memories of God’s blessings make you feel?
Encore Senior Ministries
Tom & Dolly Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Connie & Mary Raver, Shelby Williamson, Janet Gouldsmith, Mark Hossler, Gerald & Roberta Rhodes, Ryan Gadberry, Christie Sinclair, Joel Wesley, Paul Schreiner, Tom Wiltrout, Ted Underwood, Ray Shannon, Mike Woodward, Kim Lease, Blake Woodward, Scott Slavens, Matt Kirchoff, Dan Bigelow, Mike & Mary Ann Hamilton, Jerry Schultz, Tom Bassler, Linda Linn, Mike and Laurie Rohrer
Acolytes 8:30
a.m.
Kristin Wesley Elena Groeschen
a.m. a.m. a.m.
Dave Korty Tamara Miller Kimberly Meyer
Liturgist: 8:30 9:50 11:00
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 9:50 11:00
a.m. a.m. a.m.
Kathy Everman Kathy Everman Kathy Everman
Blessing Bags Today is the last day to register for Edinburgh Premium Outlets and lunch November 30 9:30 a.m. leave PUMC Join Encore for some browsing or serious shopping – your choice. There are over 85 shops at this outlet mall. You can anticipate saving 25 – 65% on merchandise. Lunch will be at your own expense at nearby restaurants. Sign-ups are Nov. 12 or 19. For a list of stores, please visit http://www. premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ edinburgh/stores.
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING
November 26 Thanksgiving Sunday. Bring your Blessing Bags to worship on Sunday, November 26, 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 throughout the year. Blessing bags are available in the church office, the sanctuary, the Worship Annex, and all lobbies.
WAYS TO GIVE
NOVEMBER 12, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016: ONLINE GIVING FOR SEPTEMBER
$10,544 $886,364 $876,252 $13,191
GIVE IN PERSON IN WORSHIP ON SUNDAY MORNING.
IN-PERSON
CASH/CHECK
ATTENDANCE
NOVEMBER 12, 2017: 351 IN-PERSON PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: 444 CASH/CHECK IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK: 33 IN-PERSON
CASH/CHECK
ONLINE SECURE
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PHONE BRENDA BARNETT IN AUTOMATED DRAFT THE CHURCH BANK OFFICE TO SET UP, 317.839.2319.
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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 fun Michael Pettry Director of Music atmospheres. Care for infants and toddlers Jaime Carini Organ Scholar is in room 15 from 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Michael Norton NewDay Praise Sunday. Sunday school class for children Worship Leader age 3 - Pre-K is 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. in room Lynn Blosser Bell Choir Director 20. The Sunday morning children’s program “Bible Explorers” (Grades K-5) begins at 9:50 Brent Miller Office Manager in the south hallway. Classrooms are marked. Children arriving 9:30-9:50 a.m. may go to Eiric Shriner Communications room 107 (Gathering Place) for worship Brenda Barnett Financial and music before class. During all worship Administrator services in the sanctuary, activity bags for Sigrid Schuld Weekday children are available from the ushers. Children’s Director 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
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)
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Sunday School Hour: Classes for all ages:
9:45 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.
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