November 27, 2016 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Beginning with the End Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Acts 1:8-14
If you were to look back over this year in your life, what would you highlight, celebrate and remember? What if you were to take some time to reflect on your whole life? What events do you remember most clearly? What highlights and achievements would you celebrate? What stands out to you now as formational and significant, though at the time seemed disappointing, painful, or even tragic? In worship on the Sundays leading to Christmas we’ll start with the last mention of Mary in Scripture and move back in time each week until we arrive with Mary at her son’s birth in Bethlehem. We’ll travel back through Mary’s experiences and memories to a not-so-silent night, when a young mother was unexpectedly chosen by God to bring the Christ Child into the world. In looking back over her life, Mary would have discovered that God doesn’t promise a perfect, peaceful life, nor too many silent, holy nights. Scripture tells us that she was blessed, God-favored, and grace-filled, yet endured hardship and heartache. That’s how life is for us, too. Yet, in the messiness of life, God is at work, bringing blessing out of pain. The One who was born in Bethlehem will set all things right. Our hope is in him.
THIS WEEK
Sunday, November 27 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) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K) Monday, November 28 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 2:00 p.m. Encore Senior Ministries Planning Meeting (K) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) 5:15 p.m. Joy Bells - Beginning bell choir (B) 6:00 p.m. Praise Bells - Intermediate bell choir (B) 6:00 p.m. Brownie Troop #1141 (213) 6:15 p.m. Daisy Troop #3236 (205) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) 7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee (W) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) 7:00 p.m. Childrens Council (Note change of room) (K) Tuesday, November 29 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, November 30 1:00 p.m. Revelations Class - Cookie Baking (Ki) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (U) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O) Thursday, December 1 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Student Teaching (205) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, December 2 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, December 3 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision Meeting (K) 9:00 a.m. License to Preach - Brookshire (205) 5:00 p.m. Revelations Adult Class Christmas Party (CH) Sunday, December 4 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) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K)
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
• Angel Tree
(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.
Angel Tree Mission | Through December 11 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 PUMC’s main lobby, purchase and wrap the gift. Once returned and sorted, these gifts are delivered to the children on behalf of their incarcerated parent.
return the item to PUMC by noon December 11.
Be a part of showing God’s BIG Love...
If you have questions please contact Steve Brizendine at angeltree@pumc. org or through the church office.
Choose a name and buy a gift. In the main lobby in the coming weeks (Nov. 27, and Dec. 4) pick a name off of the Angel tree and purchase a gift using the info on the angel. Wrap and
Bake Cookies. Two and one-half dozen homemade cookies are delivered to each Angel Tree home. Deliver cookies to PUMC by 5 p.m., December 16. Volunteer to sort or distribute gifts and cookies Contact Steve Brizendine for dates & times.
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15
Christmas in Plainfield December 9 | 7 p.m.
The Plainfield Federation of Churches invites the community to Christmas in Plainfield on Friday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Plainfield High School Auditorium, located at 1 Red Pride Drive. Please park and enter via Door 21 at the North end of the building. Musical groups from several Plainfield churches will present an evening of songs and special music to usher in the Christmas season. Admission is free. A freewill offering will be taken for the Weekday Religious Education program and the Christian Support Center.
Encore Senior Ministries Special Event Planned for Encore! December 6, 12 p.m. Clayton Hall Today is the Last Day to Register: November 27
Encore invites all those who are 55 and older to enjoy a wonderful meal, great fellowship and awesome entertainment at their annual Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 6 in Clayton Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. We will be honored to have master-carver and story teller, David Babb, share his wood carving skills, creativity and knowledge with us. The program is entitled The History and Legends of Santa Claus. Sign up today at the Encore Desk located in the Main Lobby. Cost is $10 for this wonderful event planned with you in mind! If you have not had the opportunity to attend any other Encore events, this is one you will want to visit!
Today is the Last Day for Mitten Trees at PUMC
Mitten Trees are now up at PUMC near the church office entrance (door #2) and in the Main Lobby. These trees are ready to receive your donations of mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to keep children warm. Donated items will be delivered to Fletcher Place and Indianapolis Public School #34 at the end of November by PUMC’s United Methodist Women’s groups. Thank you for sharing the warmth of God’s BIG Love in this way.
Alternative Christmas Gifts Watch for the display in the main lobby next week for the Alternative Christmas gifts to honor your friends and loved ones with no trip to the mall.
Dec. 9: Dec. 21: Dec. 24: 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
7 & 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Christmas in Plainfield
Plainfield High School
Longest Night Worship Christmas Eve Family Celebration
Designed specifically for the little ones and their families.
Christmas Eve Celebration with NewDay Praise
Christmas Eve Celebration with a contemporary feel in the Worship Annex.
Candlelight Worship with Choir & Orchestra
Traditional Christmas Eve Celebration
Christmas Eve Worship with Candles & Communion
Traditional Christmas Eve Celebration
PRAISE & PRAYER
Known in the hospital this week: Jim Vogel Mike Laver Howard Little Joe Stephens
Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Rick Clark from Scott and Marty with prayers of healing, comfort, and hope. Jimmie L. Richardson from the Hancock family with prayers of strength and peace. Jessie from Constance, Grady, Addisen and Avah with prayers of love, hope, strength, and guidance. 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. Tony Perona 9:50 a.m. Bree Dunscombe 11:10 a.m. MIchael Gilbert Acolytes: 8:30 a.m. Benjamin Laver Justin Laver Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING NOV. 20, 2016: $24,205 TOTAL YTD 2016: $900,457 * TOTAL YTD 2015: $875,262 ATTENDANCE NOV. 20, 2016: 494 PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: 435IN-PERSON
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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)
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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: 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.