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Luke 1:26-38
Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert
Full of Grace
December 18, 2016 NewDay Praise Worship - 9:50 a.m.
Mary, Full of Grace Rev. Elizabeth Gilbert Luke 1:26-33
If you were to make a Christmas wish list, what would be the most extravagant thing on that list? A new car? A tropical vacation? A visit from a much-loved family member who lives far away? A Hatchimal, a Lego Star Wars X-Wing Fighter, or a drone? And have you been ‘good’ enough this year to deserve such a gift? What if you got only the gifts you deserved? Might you receive less costly, less popular and less desirable gifts? Would you receive any gifts at all? What if we only got what we deserved from God? Have we been good enough for God to love us? Are we perfect enough to earn God’s perfect acceptance? Fortunately for us, God does not give us what we deserve, but instead gives us grace. Grace is the biblical word for ‘undeserved gift.’ Mary, the mother of Jesus, was nearly a no one in Jewish society. She was young, female, poor, and from a no-place little town. Yet God gave her an unimaginable gift - to be the one to carry and give birth to the Messiah, to God himself come to earth as a person. God’s gift of grace comes to all of us this Christmas. Whether we deserve it or not, God’s love comes to us to fill us and overflow out of us into the rest of the world. And that’s the best gift of all!
THIS WEEK
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) Monday, December 19 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) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Choir (B) Tuesday, December 20 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer Group (K) 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 7:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting (K) 7:00 p.m. JOY ChristCare Group, Diane Preusch Leader (L) 7:00 p.m. Disciple I Fast Track - Kathy Perry (W) Wednesday, December 21 2:00 p.m. Mary Martha Circle (UMW) (K) 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (U) 6:00 p.m. Connection Point High School Youth Bible Study (O) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L) 7:00 p.m. Longest Night Worship (S) Thursday, December 22 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) 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, December 23 9:45 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study (K) Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Family Celebration Worship (A) 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Celebration with NewDay Praise (A) 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship with Choir and Orchestra (S) 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship with Choir and Orchestra (S) 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship with Candlelight & Communion (S) Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship with NewDay Praise (A) 10:00 a.m. Classic Christmas Day Worship (S) 11:00 a.m. Christmas Day Brunch (CH)
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
(TBD) (W) (WW) (Y) (#)
• Alternative Christmas • Family Promise
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:
Thank you to all who have helped PUMC take advantage of energy rebates available before the end of the year by providing labor and expertise to upgrade lighting throughout the building! A recent work day made significant progress because of the willing help of about 30 people. These upgrades will make for significant energy savings in the coming years. Additional savings are available if we can get even more lights changed out before the end of December. 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 December 27, 28, and 29, Steve Manning, PUMC Facilities Manager, is coordinating work days for this project. Tasks include: carrying light loads, removing trash, sweeping and clean-up, and simple electrical work. The work schedule is flexible these days, and there is a job for everyone who wants to help. If you can help on any of these dates, 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
Th3rd Sunday Lunch Everyone is invited to the Th3rd Sunday Lunch today. 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.
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.
Bishop’s Christmas Offering for Children Each year on Christmas Sunday PUMC receives an offering designated as the Bishop’s Offering for Children. Special envelopes are included in today’s worship folder to receive this offering. Ministries to children in Indiana, other parts of the USA, as well as around the world receive funds from this special gift. Because God gives, we give. Thank you for your generosity.
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 today, December 18.
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: Melissa Shriner
Hospitality Volunteers include: Christie Sinclair, Linda Linn, Tom & Dolly Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Connie & Mary Raver, Janet Gouldsmith, Mark Hossler, Ryan Gadberry, Joel Wesley, Paul Schreiner, Tom Wiltrout, Ted Underwood, Ray Shannon, Mike Woodward, Kim Lease, Scott Slavens, Matt Kirchoff, Dan Bigelow, Jerry Schultz, Leanne Tam, Matt Cochran, Kelly Denman, Kay Sprinkle, Mike and Laurie Rohrer Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.
Victoria Kinnamon Brock Kinnamon
Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:10 a.m.
Sue Hylton Nikki Shoultz Michael Gilbert
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Laura Hossler 11:10 a.m. Laura Hossler
Ways to Give
PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING DEC. 11, 2016: $17,542 TOTAL YTD 2016: $976,346 * TOTAL YTD 2015: $943,141 ATTENDANCE DEC. 11, 2016: 543 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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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.
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.