LUKE 2:41-51
LUKE 2:41-51
December 11, 2016 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Amazed, Astounded, & Astonished Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Luke 2:41-51
When was the last time you saw anything that really amazed and astounded you? Was it a David Blaine illusion? Maybe a child musical prodigy at the piano? What do you find amazing in your own life? In response to the first words of Jesus as recorded in Scripture, the people were “amazed.� Throughout his life people were amazed, astounded and astonished at what Jesus said and did. His words and actions touched people deeply and changed lives. Jesus came not just so that he could die on a cross and bring salvation to humanity. The child born in Bethlehem also came to show us how to live. Life lived like Jesus, and with Jesus, is a life that is simply... amazing.
THIS WEEK
Sunday, December 11 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) 1:00 p.m. Angel Tree Gift Sorting (ML) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K) Monday, December 12 Submissions for January Circuit Rider Due 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 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. Endowment Committee (K) 6:00 p.m. Brownie Troop #1141 (213) 6:15 p.m. Daisy Troop #3236 (205) 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee (K) 7:00 p.m. Threshold Singers of Hendricks County (MR) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, December 13 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 7:00 p.m. Rachel Women’s Circle (UMW) (CH) 7:00 p.m. Hope Circle (UMW) (K) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, December 14 1:30 p.m. Knit For Kids Mission Project (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (U) 6:00 p.m. PUMC Pre-K Christmas Programs (S) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O) Thursday, December 15 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer (K) 12:00 p.m. WCM Pre-K Christmas Party (CH) 6:00 p.m. PUMC Pre-K Christmas Programs (S) 6:30 p.m. NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal (A) 7:00 p.m. Margaret Wielenberg’s Yoga Student Teaching (205) 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, December 16 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) 5:00 p.m. Angel Tree Cookie Sorting (CH) 6:00 p.m. PUMC Youth - Star Wars Lock In (CH) Saturday, December 17 Sunday, December 18 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) 12:15 p.m. Th3rd Sunday Fellowship Lunch (CH) 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
• Alternative Christmas • Family Promise
(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.
Alternative Christmas Gifts
All Hands - and Helpers on Deck!
Again this year the PUMC Mission Committee is offering a Christmas shopping option that is quick and easy – and supports PUMC mission! Beginning in early December you will be able to choose “the gift” you wish at a display in the main lobby at PUMC. With your check to “PUMC” you may choose one of the following to give as a gift to a friend or loved one:
PUMC is taking advantage of energy rebates available before the end of the year to upgrade lighting throughout the building. These upgrades will make for significant energy savings in the coming years. Additional savings are available if we provide the labor to do the installation ourselves. Will you help?
Family Promise (Hendricks County Homeless Mission) PUMC Family Assistance (to aid local families in need) PUMC Last Saturday Lunch Feeding the Hungry, PUMC’s Homeless Outreach Madina Village School in Sierra Leone. With your purchase you will receive an attractive Christmas card with a printed description of the project which you may give or send to the person you want to honor. Thank you for your special gift this Christmas!
On Monday, December 12, Steve Manning, PUMC Facilities Manager, is coordinating the first work day for this project. Tasks include: carrying light loads, removing trash, sweeping and clean-up, and simple electrical work. There is a job for everyone who wants to help. Additional work days will be scheduled throughout the month. If you can help on Dec. 12 or anytime during the month, please mark your Connection Card this morning and Steve will be in touch. Thank you for helping PUMC realize thousands of dollars in savings and be more earth-friendly. Contact Steve directly at smanning@ pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 231.
Help say “Thank You!” for the New Pipe Organ! PUMC’s new pipe organ is complete and will contribute to worship this holiday season and for many years to come. Will you help thank the organ builder for all they have contributed to our worship? You are invited to please send a card or note of thanks during the month of December to: Reynolds Associates 625 W. 4th St. Marion, IN 46952-3900 Thad, Tina, David and Cory at Reynolds Associates were largely responsible for the work that company did to plan for and install PUMC’s new instrument. Thank you for showing them God’s BIG Love through your words of thanks.
Christmas Day Brunch On Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, the PUMC Encore Senior Ministry invites you to a pitch-in brunch in Clayton Hall following worship. Worship on Christmas Day is at 10:00 a.m. in both the Sanctuary and the Worship Annex. Plan to stay following worship and enjoy friends and good food. Please make your reservation at the Encore Senior Ministry desk in the Main Lobby on Sundays Dec. 4, 11, and 18.
Th3rd Sunday Lunch Everyone is invited to the Th3rd Sunday Lunch, December 18. Lunch is served after the 11:10 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!
Family Promise What is your New Year’s resolution? If it includes helping someone, cooking more, meeting new people, trying something new or growing your faith or community involvement, Family Promise could be just what you are looking for. PUMC will be hosting this Hendricks County homeless outreach again starting the week of January 8. Stop by the table in the lobby to signup or get more information about to cooking, visiting or staying overnight.
Tea and lemonade will be provided for everyone and dishes and silverware will be used from the PUMC kitchen.
Church Directory The latest PUMC church directory is available online at www. instantchurchdirectory.com, or via the app on your smartphone or tablet. If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device, you can pick up a printed copy of the directory in the church office.
Dec. 9: Dec. 21: 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 24: 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
7 & 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Dec. 25: 10:00 a.m.
Christmas in Plainfield
Plainfield High School
Longest Night Worship
This worship invites those who struggle with darkness and grief during this traditional ‘season of joy’ to find comfort in a worship experience that recognizes both their loss and the hope we all have in Jesus.
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
Christmas Day
Worship in both Classic and NewDay Praise at 10:00 a.m.
2017 Stewardship & Giving If you are a regular financial supporter of this ministry, please find your 2017 giving envelopes in the hospitality area in Clayton Hall. If you have questions about giving, stewardship, or church finances, please contact Brenda Barnett, PUMC Financial Administrator, through the church office or at bbarnett@pumc. org.
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week: Pat Spielman Alice Buchanan Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blanket for: Grant Rosenberger from Uncle Scott and Marty with prayers for healing. Sarah Vance from Eva Elmore and family with prayers for protection and strength. Our love and sympathy are shared: with the family of Elaine Irick upon her death. with Rita Stephens and family on the death of her husband, Joe. Hospitality Volunteers includ Dennis & Nancy Darrow, Shana Schreiner, Wilma Kapcoe, Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Helen Wallen, Suzanne Barnes, Carolyn Mercer, Tom & Charlene Highsmith, Greg & Karen Hole, Shirley Overton, Hiddy Bagwell, Sue Hylton, Brian Meyer, Lou & Vern Sullenger, Dick & Shirley Belcher, Jay Harbison, Darrell Kehrt, Jerry Nadin, Andy Montgomery, April Hoffman, Mike Hamilton, Sue Nadin, Carol Kersey, Matt Cochran, Kelly Denman, Kay Sprinkle, Mike & Laurie Rohrer Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Nina Wills Kristin Wesley
Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Don Sanders Anthony Swinger Anthony Swinger
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 DEC. 4, 2016: $30,527 TOTAL YTD 2016: $958,805 * TOTAL YTD 2015: $926,162 ATTENDANCE DEC. 4, 2016: 482 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.