November 26, 2017 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Fearless Thanks
Colossians 4:2-6 Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and give God thanks for all that God has done and provided for us. We celebrate with family and friends, thanking God for all that we enjoy. Giving thanks is a healthy practice and an important spiritual discipline. And it is an easy and joyful thing to do when we have much for which to be thankful. But the old saying goes, “Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched!” Our prayers and celebrations of thanks tend to focus on what we’ve already enjoyed, what we’ve already accomplished, and what we currently have. We’ll be sure to thank God when tomorrow’s uncertainties, difficulties and challenges work out to our benefit. But until then, we’ll work to guard against failure and plan to cover the possibility of a worst case scenario. Scripture invites us to be thankful not just for what we have and enjoy, but to be thankful in prayer all the time. It seems risky to thank God for what we have not yet witnessed or experienced. What if it’s not to my liking? This thanksgiving, take a risk and fearlessly thank God for all God will do and provide. You can trust that your good God will provide good things.
Sharing Ghrist’s Love
Angel Tree
Today’s Scripture Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should. Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.
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.
Colossians 4:2-6 (NRSV)
Blessing Bags
November 26 Thanksgiving Sunday. In worship today, we thank God for the many blessings and recount 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.
Encore Senior Ministries Angel Tree Mission PUMC shares God’s BIG Love with the children of incarcerated parents each Christmas 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 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 cookies are 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
You are cordially invited to join Encore Senior Ministries for dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory followed by a wonderful time exploring Festival of Trees at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center on Tuesday, December 5. Cost is $6 in addition to dinner at your own expense. We will leave PUMC around 4 p.m. This is a wonderful holiday event to share with your Encore family and one that is guaranteed to put you in the holiday frame of mind. Sign up today as space is limited for our providing transportation! Questions? Contact Sue Hylton at 317.839.2946 or shylton@indy.rr.com.
Staff News and Updates In gratitude for his ministry and service over the last four years, earlier in November PUMC received Michael Norton’s (NewDay Praise Worship Leader) resignation, effective the end of November. Today, November 26, is Michael’s last Sunday leading on the platform in worship. As you have opportunity, please stop by the Worship Annex in Clayton Hall this morning to thank him for music ministry and wish him well in his next ventures. PUMC will post the Praise Worship Leader’s position in mid-January. To learn more about this part-time position or make an application, visit pumc.org, (Staff; Available Positions) after January 15. Inquiries may be directed to jobs@ pumc.org.
UPDATED: Statistical Report on Consecration Sunday Results Thank you for your generous and sustained giving to PUMC and its ministries through the Basic Ministry Budget. Based on responses to Consecration Sunday (November 12) and best estimates of unpledged giving along with loose offerings, 2018 giving in support of the Basic Ministry Budget will be approximately $1,005,729. Our 2017 Basic Ministry (operating) Budget is $1,052,434. This budget was balanced to last year’s estimated income based on Consecration Sunday responses. For 2018, we currently anticipate falling $46,705 short of the 2017 budget. This has been an unusual year with a loss of $50,000 in giving due to death and relocation of PUMC members. Nearly 50% of those who have completed a pledge card increased their pledge for 2018. We have a challenge and an opportunity in 2018. The Finance Committee and Council will be working to prepare a budget that will meet our estimated 2018 giving, but doing this while maintaining all of our current ministry will be difficult. We hope not to make significant changes in things that we provide and enjoy as a congregation. Has God called you to reconsider your pledge or to make a special one-time gift? 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.
PUMC Annual Charge Conference November 28
Transforming for Tomorrow
PUMC members are invited to this annual business meeting of the church on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E US Highway 36, Avon, IN 46123. PUMC will join with other 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.
For all members interested in upgrading, reorganizing or remodeling the kitchen, there will be an open meeting on Wednesday December 6th at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the church. All are welcome to share their concerns and ideas for this space. Problems listed at this meeting will be given to the Transforming for Tomorrow committee to develop solutions for each problem. Please direct all questions to Bill Edie or Linda Cook through the church office.
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
PRAISE & PRAYER
GIVING
Known in the hospital this week: Mary Strong Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Frank Davis, Russ & Sandy Combs, Martha Roath, Betty Denton, Carol Kersey, Sara Thrasher, Norma Lantz, Tamara Miller, Mary Ann 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 Liturgists: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
NOVEMBER 12, 2017: TOTAL YTD 2017: TOTAL YTD 2016: ONLINE GIVING FOR SEPTEMBER
$21,211 $907,575 $906,371 $13,191
ATTENDANCE
NOVEMBER 12, 2017: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK:
490 443 31
Tony Perona Bree Dunscombe Michael Gilbert
Ways to Give
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
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Stay in Contact Alternative Christmas Gifts Beginning next Sunday, December 3, you will have an easy way to give gifts to special people in your lives. You can give a gift in honor of that special person or persons by donating to one of five PUMC Missions Projects in their name. The PUMC Missions Committee will provide you with an attractive card to give the recipient with a description of the selected Missions Project. Visit the display in the Main Lobby starting December 3 to purchase an easy, fast, and meaningful gift.
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THIS WEEK 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) Monday, November 27 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) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) 7:00 p.m. Childrens Council (9) 7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee (W) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County(MR) Tuesday, November 28 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 6:30 p.m. PUMC Annual Conference (Avon UMC) 7:00 p.m. Disciple 2 Fast Track Kathy Perry (L) 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Leadership Meeting (210)
MAIN LOBBY
TODAY • Angel Tree (ML)
Thursday, November 30 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Class (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, December 1 9:45 p.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, December 2 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education (K) 5:00 p.m. Revelations Adult Class Christmas Party (CH) Sunday, December 3 Advent Begins Today 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)
Wednesday, November 29 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 6:30 p.m. Adult Small Group - Korty (W)
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
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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 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 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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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: Classic Worship: 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship: 9:50 a.m. 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.
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.