LUKE 2:41-52
REV. CHARLIE WILFONG
Have you ever received a Christmas gi� that kept giving all year? The “Fruit of the Month” club reminds you of the giver throughout the year. You remember them and their generosity beyond the holiday. Many gi�s are blessings for more than just the moment we receive them. God’s greatest gi� to us, Jesus Christ, means more than just our forgiveness, salva�on, and assurance of eternal life in heaven. Jesus is more than just an important person whose birth we celebrate. Jesus is God’s gi� that keeps on giving through his con�nued presence with us and his instruc�on in living. Unwrap all that Jesus gives and use it daily.
A Time to Worship December 11, 2016 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m. Prelude Joy to the World * Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Preparation 211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel vs. 1-4 * Call to Worship Leader: God gave us the greatest gift in Jesus. People: Amen! We gladly receive this gift. Leader: Jesus is the way. People: We want to walk in his way. Leader: Jesus is the truth. People: We want to sing and celebrate his truth. Leader: Jesus is the life. People: We want to live his life. All: O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Lighting of the Advent Candle Isaiah 60:1-6 Hymn 211 (8:30 a.m.) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel vs. 5 Anthem (9:50 & 11:10 a.m. ) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Chancel Bells Scripture Red Pew Bible 833 Luke 2:41-52 Message Amazing, Astounded & Astonished Rev. Charlie Wilfong Musical Response (8:30 & 11:10 a.m.) The Holly and the Ivy Cristy & Ben James Musical Response (9:50 a.m.) O Come Let Us Adore Him Silent Night Bible Explorers 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 & 9:50 a.m.) Christmas Choral Fantasy Adult Choir (11:10 a.m.) Chorale Prelude on ‘Quem pastores’ by Helmut Walcha
Classic Worship Notes John Mason Neale translated the 12th Century Latin text “Veni, Veni, Immanuel” into English in 1851. The melody that is commonly used is thought to be French in origin. Note the various forms of address used: Emmanuel (Hebrew: “God is with us”), Wisdom, Lord, Root of Jesse, Key of David, Dayspring, and Desire. Holly and ivy are two Christian symbols used throughout this season. Their origins were possibly related to ancient fertility mythology associating holly/male and ivy/female. In modern usage, the carol speaks to our association with Jesus: Holly bearing a pure white flower, blood red berry, sharp thorny prickle, and gall-bitter bark. Ivy, mentioned only in verse one, needs to cling for support as it grows as we need to cling to God for support as we grow. The tradition of the Advent Wreath began in the time of Martin Luther, father of the Protestant Reformation. Lighting a new candle each week helps us focus on the four virtues Jesus brings us: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. Today we celebrate Joy, the joy of expectation, the joy of love, the joy of the endless possibilities we encounter as we accept Jesus into our lives, and the joy we receive as we live in peace with each other.
Membership Discovery The Membership Discovery Class provides an overview of the ministry and mission of PUMC and helps participants find meaningful places to connect within the church. Participants are invited to consider membership at the conclusion of the class. Please contact Pastor Elizabeth Gilbert at egilbert@pumc.org to learn more or to register for the next class.
Jaime Carini, Pipe Organ
Prayer of Dedication * Hymn for Parting 238 Angels We Have Heard On High * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude Advent/Christmas Medley (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand. eNews from PUMC Visit www.pumc.org to sign-up for free weekly eNews. Follow PUMC /PlainfieldUMC /NewDayPraise /PUMCBibleExplorers PUMC weekly worship notes Details are at events.bible.com or on your YouVersion app. PUMC Wireless Network Wireless Network Name: PUMC Network Password: pumc1 Give Securely Online pumcgives.to/pumc Sermon Downloads Sunday sermons can be downloaded from pumc.org or from iTunes.
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) • Alternative 12:30 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels - Shannen Shortt (K) Christmas 1:00 p.m. Angel Tree Gift Sorting (ML) 6:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study - Tom Iles (K) • Family Monday, December 12 Promise 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) (L) (ML)
Clayton Hall Worship Annex Bell Choir Room Clayton Hall Fire Pit Koinonia Room Kitchen Library Main Lobby
(MR) (O) (S) (TBD) (W) (WW) (Y) (#)
Music Room Off Site Sanctuary To Be Determined Wesley Room Wesley Woods Youth Rooms (Upstairs) 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 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!
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! Tea and lemonade will be provided for everyone and dishes and silverware will be used from the PUMC kitchen.
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.
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
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
2017 Stewardship & Giving
On Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, the PUMC Encore Senior Ministry invites you to a pitch-in brunch in Clayton Hall following worship.
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.
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.
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PRAISE & PRAYER
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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.
Luke 1:26-38 Sunday, December 18 Classic Worship
Sarah Vance from Eva Elmore and family with prayers for protection and strength.
Open It: How do you tend to react when you receive unexpected good news?
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.
Explore It: How did the angel describe the child that would be born to Mary?
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
Get It: Have you seen the truth, “with God nothing is impossible” in your life? Apply It: How can you surrender more completely to the impossible works of God in your life?
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 sign-up or get more information about to cooking, visiting or staying overnight.
CASH/CHECK
ONLINE SECURE
Don Sanders Anthony Swinger Anthony Swinger
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.
Ways to Give
ATTENDANCE DEC. 4, 2016: 482 PREVIOUS 52 WKIN-PERSON AVG: 435
IN-PERSON
Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Church Directory
GIVING DEC. 4, 2016: $30,527 TOTAL YTD 2016: $958,805 * TOTAL YTD 2015: $926,162
CASH/CHECK
Nina Wills Kristin Wesley
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Becca Mount 11:10 a.m. Kathy Everman
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
IN THE SERVICE OF JESUS CHRIST LAST WEEK:
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Give in person in worship on Sunday morning.
IN-PERSON
CASH/CHECK
ONLINE SECURE
ACH 37
* IN ADDITION, WE HAVE RECEIVED $11,229 TO PAY OFF THE MORTGAGE EARLY.
AUTOMATED BANK DRAFT
Online at pumc.org ONLINE SECURE or via SecureGive on your mobileACH device. AUTOMATED Phone Brenda Barnett BANK DRAFT in the Church Office to set up, 317.839.2319.
Scan the QR Code or type pumcgives.to/pumc to give securely online.
PUMC Staff: Charlie Wilfong Elizabeth Gilbert Ken Loudenback Bob Preusch Amanda Norton Michael Pettry Jaime Carini Michael Norton Oma Buckner Brent Miller Eiric Shriner Brenda Barnett Sigrid Schuld Sandy Fansler Steve Manning Bonnie Walden Brooks Wagler
Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor Pastor of Youth Ministries Director of Children’s Ministries Director of Music Organ Scholar NewDay Praise Worship Leader Bell Choir Director Office Manager Communications Financial Administrator Weekday Children’s Director Kids Connection Director Facility Manager Custodian/ Housekeeper 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)
Fill out your connection card online. Scan the code above or go to pumc.link/connect
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. 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.