Where Are You? Ma hew 2:13-23
If you have ever played “hide and seek” with a toddler, you know that the big fun for them is not to hide, but to be found. They love it and want to play it again and again— especially with their favorite people. As we grow up, we learn more about the hiding part. We hide from what is uncomfortable or unpleasant. Self-preservation is strong and there is a time to flee. Refugees today and in all places and times understand this. Regardless how menacing the world becomes, we still want to be found by one who can comfort us. And to that One, we are always “found”.
A Time to Worship December 31, 2017 | 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 a.m. Prelude A Jazz Christmas Medley Chuck Marohnic
Dr. Chuck Goehring, pipe organ
* Welcome & Greeting * Hymn of Preparation 240 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * Call to Worship Leader: Arise, shine, for our light has come, People: And the glory of the Lord has risen upon us. Leader: You, creator God, brought light out of the ancient darkness. People: You, protector God, marched before your people as a pillar of light in the wilderness night. Leader: Your glory shines from the face of your Son, Jesus, People: Who is the only one who can say, “I am the light of the world.” Leader: We treasure him as our guiding star! All: We would follow him wherever he leads us! Amen. Voluntary Noel Variations Claude Louis D’Aquin Scripture Red Pew Bible 784 Matthew 2:13-23 Message Where Are You? Rev. Charlie Wilfong Hymn of Response 245 The First Noel vs 1-3 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 Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach * Hymn for Parting 251 Go Tell It on the Mountain * Dismissal & Blessing * Postlude Carol Rhapsody Richard Purvis (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Classic Worship Notes The music in worship at Plainfield United Methodist Church consistently spans a range of eras, styles and genres and this morning’s music is perfectly illustrative: Jazz, Bach, Wesley and more. Today we welcome Dr. Charles Goehring, organist, pianist and conductor who has served some of the nation’s largest congregations though music ministry. Opening hymn “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” includes text by Charles Wesley – brother of Methodist founder John Wesley – with music initially written for secular use by Felix Mendelssohn. Make particular notice of the myriad names used in the three verses of this Christmas carol referring to the Christ Child, and consider incorporating those into your daily prayer practices this Christmastide. Johann Sebastian Bach – among the most influential composers of Western Culture – wrote more than 200 cantatas, sacred compositions typically for chorus, instruments and vocal soloists of around 25 minutes. “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is one movement from cantata 147 which was written in 1716. In its original form, this famous movement featured violin, viola, double bass, oboe, trumpet and choir, but a transcription in the 1920s propelled this music into considerably more widespread use. Worship concludes with a keystone work of the pipe organ repertory by 20th century American composer Richard Purvis – listen for the creative presentation of beloved carols in this arrangement. A native of San Francisco, Purvis studied music at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and then served in World War II. Even during his service, it is said he found time to compose music, writing one of his more famous works while in a foxhole. Upon return to the States, he served as organist and master of choristers at Grace Cathedral, the stately seat of the episcopal church, situated picturesquely on the top of Nob Hill in “the city by the bay.”
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THIS WEEK
Sunday, December 31 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. No Bible Explorers today. Students invited to worship with there family 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) Monday, January 1 Church Office Closed 12:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Preparation (Ki) 5:00 p.m. Homeless Outreach Food Delivery (O) Tuesday, January 2 9:00 a.m. Nine on Tuesday (Y) 7:00 p.m. Disciple 2 Fast Track Kathy Perry (L) Wednesday, January 3 3:00 p.m. More Than Conquerors (Y) 7:00 p.m. Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group (L) Thursday, January 4 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - Hou Koda District Committee Meetings (K) 6:00 p.m. NewDay Praise Rehearsal (A) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (S) Friday, January 5 2:00 p.m. Golden Girls (CH) Saturday, January 6 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education (K) 11:30 a.m. Last Saturday Lunch (CH) Sunday, January 7 8:45 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 8:45 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (A) 10:00 a.m. Classic Worship (S) 10:00 a.m. NewDay Praise Worship (A) 10:00 a.m. Bible Explorers Worship/ Grades K-5 (100) 10:00 a.m. Youth Worship/ Grades 6-12 (200) 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Small Group Study (K) 11:15 a.m. Preaching Chapel (S)
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
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.
CLASSICWORSHIP Sundays at 8:45 & 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
NEWDAYPRAISE
Sundays at 8:45 & 10:00 a.m. in the Worship Annex
PREACHINGCHAPEL Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary
OFFICEHOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. pumc.org 317.839.2319
2018 Church-Wide Study The Wesley Challenge: 21 Days to a More Authentic Faith On January 21, 2018, PUMC will launch another engaging allchurch worship and small group study experience. The Wesley Challenge: 21 Days to a More Authentic Faith encourages participants to grow in their faith through an intentional disciple-building process. Be a part of a small group for this series and learn and grow in a deeper faith. Sign-ups begin today, Sunday, December 31, in the Main Lobby. Groups are scheduled nearly every day of the week January 21 through February 4. Groups will meet once each week for three weeks. A donation of $10 is suggested (but not required) for the participant book. Learn more about study at the display at PUMC on Sundays leading up to the January 21 start. You can help make this a formational – and transfor mationa l – experience for group participants by leading a small group. To express interest, contact Pastor Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@pumc.org. Orientation for group leaders is on Sunday January 14, 2018.
PUMC Welcomes Missionary Janet Lahr Lewis January 13 On Saturday, January 13, at 10:00 a.m. in Clayton Hall, PUMC’s Mission Committee invites you to brunch to meet and hear Janet Lahr Lewis. Janet is a UM General Board of Global Ministries missionary which PUMC supports. She was based in Palestine for many years but now works from the United States, still supporting the issues of concern for the church in the Middle East. She always brings stories and information we don’t often have access to. Mark your calendar to be a part of this special and informative morning!
2018 Stewardship & Giving If you are a regular financial supporter of this ministry, please find your 2018 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.
“The Shack” Small Group Study On January 7 the 11:00 Small Group will be starting a four week study on “The Shack” by William P. Young. This study is open to all and will be held in the Koinonia Room. We hope that you will join us. If you have any questions please contact Mike Rohrer at indyroar@ gmail.com.
what s next ?
1 Peter 3:13-16 Sunday, January 7 Classic Worship Open It: Have you ever had to testify in court? Did it make you nervous? Why? Explore It: What did Peter instruct his readers to be prepared for? Get It: Why do you hope in Christ? Can you explain it to a child? Apply It: What can you do this week to become more prepared to explain your hope and faith in Christ?
PRAISE & PRAYER Our love & sympathy are shared with: Tamara & Sarah Miller and family on the death of Tamara’s mother Carolyn Jolly. Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blankets for: Steve Sandell from Mike and Elizabeth Gilbert with prayers for strength and healing. 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 Classic Acolytes: 8:30 a.m. Brandon Rodarmel Matthew Rodarmel Classic Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. Sue Hylton 11:00 a.m. Michael Gilbert Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Kathy Everman 9:50 a.m. Kathy Everman 11:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
Jesus Christ Superstar at PUMC
Football Sunday at PUMC! Sunday, February 4, is game day across America. Invite a friend to NewDay Praise Worship (8:45 and 10:00 a.m.) to hear from some NFL players about their life with Christ, on and off the field. And help make this a ‘souper’ Sunday for some hungry people. Bring canned soup to donate to the local food pantry.
PUMC VITAL SIGNS
As part of the PUMC Concert Series, we will present the musical Jesus Christ Superstar – the original Broadway orchestration – live in both Classic Worship Services on the first Sunday of March. Before the curtain goes up on the classic musical, we will hold auditions for leads and supporting roles in the musical. All people from PUMC and from the entire community are welcome to audition on Saturday, January 27 if interested in lead roles, and you can email Director of Music Michael Pettry (mpettry@pumc. org) for more information. A complete rehearsal schedule for the chorus, leads and orchestra musicians can be found on PUMC’s website. Mark your calendar to attend the performances and spread the word to persons in the community who may wish to sing in the production.
WAYS TO GIVE
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DECEMBER 24, 2017: $16,240 TOTAL YTD 2017: $993,433 TOTAL YTD 2016: $1,000,531 ONLINE GIVING FOR NOVEMBER $10,130
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PUMC Staff: Charlie Wilfong
Senior Pastor
Elizabeth Gilbert
Associate Pastor
Ken Loudenback
Associate Pastor
Bob Preusch Pastor of Youth Ministries Michael Pettry
Director of Music
Jaime Carini
Organ Scholar
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)
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 & 11:00a.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.
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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.
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