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Plainfield United Methodist Church Easter Sunday Worship April 16, 2017

Classic Worship (Sanctuary): 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.

NewDay Praise Worship (Worship Annex): 9:50 a.m.

A LETTER FROM PASTOR CHARLIE Witness to Life During the Lenten season we have explored the Seven Last Words of Christ in Classic Worship. We listen at the foot of the cross in order to know the heart of God because Jesus speaks on God’s behalf. And the Gospel—which means “good message”—centers on the execution, resurrection, and continued life of Jesus.

Jesus’ last words express the heart of God. Prior to Easter, we will have heard Jesus give voice to: Our forgiveness.

Our inclusion in all the promises of God. Jesus’ desire for us to be his family.

Jesus’ abandonment so that we need never be abandoned.

Jesus’ genuine humanity.

Jesus’ victory in completing his mission.

Jesus’ example of complete trust in God. All of these truths are good news for us. But even better yet, as we find in Philippians 2:9, “Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name.” Jesus is exalted. Jesus came back alive from the grave. And Jesus continues to live now and always!

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“God has vindicated and validated all of who Jesus was, what Jesus said, and what Jesus did. His last words live because Jesus lives. And because Jesus lives, we can live,” (John 14:9).

Because Jesus lives, we live!

As followers of Jesus we live forgiven, included in all of God’s promises, and forever present in the family of God. This is abundant and eternal life—the best quality of forever living!

What’s next? As I’ve been exploring the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, something has stood out for me. In Luke the women who visit Jesus’ tomb take it upon themselves to go tell his followers that Jesus is no longer in the tomb. In Mark the angel who meets the women at Jesus’ empty tomb instructs them to go tell this good news. In John Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and immediately tells others.

Then Jesus meets her and instructs her to go and tell the story. In Matthew the angel who meets the women at the empty tomb instructs them to go tell the story. Then, just a few verses later, the risen and living Lord Jesus instructs them to go and tell the story of his new and continued life. pumc.org

Go and witness to life!

Yes, the news of Jesus’ new and continued life from the dead is the defining act of God for all time. And almost immediately upon meeting the Living Lord Jesus, his followers are invited to tell about it.

“Those who have experienced the Living Lord Jesus can’t help but to tell about the defining, life-altering reality in their lives. In each encounter, we can witness to life by being loving, forgiving, kind, and gracious. We can love neighbors as we love ourselves.

And we can always be ready to explain the reason for the full lives we live in Christ,” (1 Peter 3:15).

How will you witness to the life of Christ in you?

Go in peace. God with God. And be well.

Shalom,

600 Simmons Street Plainfield, Indiana 46168-2264 Telephone: 317.839.2319 Sundays Classic Worship: 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.

NewDay Praise Worship: 9:50 a.m.

Youth Worship (grades 6-12): 9:45 a.m.

Bible Explorers (grades K-5): 9:45 a.m.

Office Hours: 8:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. (M–F)

Table of Contents Senior Pastor’s Letter 2017 PUMC Fish Fry Newday Pastor’s Letter Worship Annex Work Day Membership Discovery Class Easter Photo Fun Children’s Ministry Easter Eggstravaganza Youth Ministry Easter Day Worship Worship Arts Raindrops in April Adult Book Studies Mission News Church Council Report Staff News & Updates Notes to the Congregation

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APRIL 8:30, 9:50 and 11:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary Lent continues through mid-April. The Lenten Series, “Seven Last Words,” continues Classic Worship on Sundays, April 2 and 9. Then in the sanctuary on Thursday, April 13, 7:00 p.m., we will host Holy Thursday Worship, in preparation of the Easter celebration the following weekend. Plan now to invite and bring family members and friends for very special worship on Easter Sunday.

2017 PUMC Annual Fish Fry Now is the time to pull out your calendars and mark the dates for the 2017 PUMC Annual Fish Fry July 28 and 29.

And so you can be a part of the ministry, mission and fun - there will be sign-ups to serve at the Fish Fry in the Main Lobby during the month of July.

There are many perks for those who serve each year, and this year is no exception. You’ll want to check the sign-up sheets early so you get your favorite spot on the main serving line, hosting, drive-through, frying fish, making desserts, or whichever position you prefer.

For anyone new to PUMC and wishing to become more involved, this is one of the best opportunities to start. And invite a friend! It’s one of PUMC’s greatest outreach events each year!

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A LETTER FROM PASTOR ELIZABETH Happy Easter!

We are nearly through Lent and NewDay Praise Worship’s series, “Upside Down.” The core of Jesus’ teaching as found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) teaches that to be a follower of his, is to live in ways that are often over and against the ways of the surrounding culture.

Life with Jesus not only up-ends the comfortable life of a believer, it has the power to turn the world upsidedown - in a good way! We continue the series through Sunday, April 9.

Then we turn our attention to Holy Week and the Easter Celebration on April 16. It’s hard to miss how ‘upside down’ the events of Jesus death – and resurrection – are when viewed from our limited, human perspective…

• We call the days prior to Jesus death and resurrection “Holy Week.” What is so holy about the Son of God being falsely accused, unfairly tried, and sentenced to death?

• Then Jesus was murdered using one of the most painful and gruesome systems of death crucifixion – on what we have come to call “Good Friday.”

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The story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is the ultimate upside down story. And what’s more, the power that up-ended Jesus’ death and returned him to life is that same power available for the dead parts of our lives. God wants nothing more than to enter our lives and turn our failures, heartaches, hurts, and little deaths upside down – bringing new life into every area of our existence.

Sunday, April 16, will be a celebration of this power at work in the Risen Jesus and in us. Invite your friends and bring your family!

Every Sunday in NewDay Praise we seek to create a space and an experience where people who don’t know Jesus can meet him, those who do know Jesus can grow in that relationship, and everyone can find a warm welcome and a safe place to ask questions and talk about faith.

I hope you’ll join us the Easter celebration, April 16!

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Worship Annex Work Day Sunday morning worship in NewDay Praise in the Worship Annex (north end of Clayton Hall), is a warm, welcoming – and fun – experience! Since NewDay Praise moved in to the space in January 2016, attendance has steadily grown. We find that we are at capacity most Sundays!

Thanks to funding available through the PUMC Trustees, we have purchased additional seating and supplies to finish the ceiling – all so we can make room for more people to worship with us on Sundays. Will you help pull it all together for Easter worship?

Please plan to be present for a work day on Sunday, April 2, 1-3 p.m.

Tasks will include: • Putting tables together • Unpacking chairs • Replacing ceiling tiles • Misc. cleaning and small maintenance tasks None of the jobs are difficult or technical. Children are invited to participate at their parents’ discretion – though it will be adults only on the ladders. Childcare for infants and toddlers will be provided. Of course, coffee and snacks will be provided, as well.

Let us know you can help by marking your Connection Card in worship or just show up! Thanks for helping make room for your friends and family in NewDay Praise Worship!

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Membership Discovery Class April 30 PUMC offers a Membership Discovery Class for persons seeking to learn more about membership at PUMC. The spring 2017 class will be April 30.

The class provides an overview of the ministry and mission of PUMC and helps participants find meaningful places to connect with this congregation. Classes focus on getting to know the church and its programs, ministries, and missions; developing relationships with others in the group and church; and meeting church staff. Participants are invited to Easter Photo Fun consider membership at the conclusion of Visit the Easter Photo the class.

Booth in the coffee area The class will meet on Sunday, April 30, in Clayton Hall on Easter 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Worship Annex Sunday for some added in Clayton Hall. The group will enjoy a Easter fun. Find a spring light lunch during the session. Childcare backdrop for a photo of the will be provided. kids in their Easter outfits To learn more or register for this spring - and fun props for a silly family or group photo. A class, contact Pastor Elizabeth Gilbert at volunteer will be there to egilbert@pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. snap photos with your own 244. phone or camera. Celebrate the joy of Easter with a little photo fun!

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Children’s Ministry Amanda Norton, Director, anorton@pumc.org

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Community Garden

Spring has sprung, and seedlings have started sprouting around PUMC’s Sunday children’s ministry.

PUMC’s annual Easter The Bible Explorers (grades K-5) Eggstravaganza is April 15, 10:30- are preparing for their first ever noon. All ages are welcome! An Community Garden. We are excited Easter Egg Hunt highlights this for this opportunity to experience morning that also includes games, how God uses creation to help build face painting, and bounce houses. community. Students will spend Bring a basket – and a friend! part of each Sunday morning this (Enter door #14.) summer nurturing, growing and Volunteers are needed for this harvesting their crop. Gardens event to help greet, run games are a great place to learn, build and to face paint! Please contact friendships and get to know your Amanda Norton at anorton@pumc. neighbors. org to volunteer.

Do you enjoy gardening? Stop Want to participate but can’t by this summer (Sundays, 9:45 make it that day? You can help a.m.) to see how you can help, or by donating small, individually contact Amanda Norton, Director wrapped candy and plastic eggs. of Children’s Ministry, at anorton@ Please drop off by the church office pumc.org. or place in the Easter tote in the Main Lobby.

Thank you for sharing the BIG Love of Jesus with friends and family this Easter by being a part of the Easter Eggstravaganza!

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Easter egg hunt, games, prizes, and lots of fun!

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Youth Ministry

Rev. Bob Preusch, Youth Pastor, bpreusch@pumc.org

Good Friday Youth Vigil, April 14, 8 p.m.

Good Friday is a day of incredible significance to Christians. Join Pastor Bob for an all-new multisensory experience that will engage your senses of smell, taste, sight, and hearing, and grow you in your understanding of the depth of God’s love. Meet upstairs in the youth worship rooms for this Holy Week experience.

Island, and Ground Zero. We will also be close to an awesome beach.

Contact Pastor Bob Preusch at bpreusch@pumc.org to learn more.

2017 Camp Adventure July 9-14 Registration for summer youth church camp is going strong! To register go to http://impact2818. org/sites/adventure/, scroll down and select camp # AM281 July 9 to 14, 2017. Pastor Bob will again 2017 New York City Youth be the Spiritual Director of this camp and many PUMC member Mission Trip volunteers also help make this a June 10-18 great week for PUMC middle school youth. Early bird registration, PUMC Youth will be rebuilding which will save each camper $30, a residential community along ends April 17. The first 15 PUMC the coastal area of Queens (Long Youth (and friends) who register for Island) which is still recovering Camp Adventure will also receive a from the devastating impact of $50 discount off of the camp price.

Hurricane Sandy. We will also To take advantage of this offer be involved in outreach to the area’s teens and families. Youth in and to find out about other camp scholarship options, contact Pastor high school, college, or entering Bob at bpresuch@pumc.org or stop by grade 9 by fall 2017 are eligible to participate. This will be an amazing his office before registering. trip and plans include visits to Ellis 9 pumc.org

“The Case for Christ” Movie Bob immediately at bpreusch@pumc. org. Also, mark your calendars for Friday, April 7 In 1980, Lee Strobel’s awardwinning, investigative reporting earned him a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune.

For personal reasons Lee was determined to utilize his journalistic and legal training to try and disprove the claims of Christianity. The upcoming movie tells this real life story of searching, discovery, and grace.

PUMC will have a block of tickets available for opening night, April 7. Show time will be announced as soon as tickets are available.

Sign-up with Pastor Bob so he will know you’re interested. Friends are welcome

2017 Ontario Canada Youth Canoe Trip.

In March Pastor Bob will be sending registered participants information about the Canada border crossing requirements and a “Remote Area Border Crossing Permit” (RABC) application. If you are a registered participant and do not receive this mailing by March 15, please contact Pastor Serving the Children of Plainfield

the Ontario Canada Canoe Trip orientation meeting on Sunday June 25, 11 a.m.

TobyMac Concert High School Youth will gather on Sunday April 9 for “TobyMac and the Deep Hits Tour” at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. TobyMac has been a PUMC youth favorite for many years, and you can look forward to another great show. The group will depart from the church at 5 p.m. and get back to the church about 10:30 p.m. As always, Pastor Bob has arranged for great seats at a great price of only $25 each. Sign up at church to claim one of the tickets. Friends are welcome, and youth can use their youth account to cover the ticket cost.

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Worship Arts

Michael Pettry, Director, mpettry@pumc.org

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PUMC is thrilled to announce a brand new CD featuring music recently heard in Classic Worship at PUMC. Here’s the best part of all: The CD was entirely underwritten thanks to two anonymous donors, so these discs are available for free, so that you might take multiple copies and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.

The new CD will be available in the lobby starting on Easter Sunday morning, and extra copies are available in the church office.

Music on the CD ranges from sacred works such as “The Lord’s Prayer” sung by Megan Winsted, Amy Cronin singing “Go Light Your World,” and the gospel quartet singing “I Saw the Light,” plus other music including “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “Til there was You” from The Music Man, piano duets, and much more.

Take a copy of the CD for yourself to enjoy in the car while driving,

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And consider taking a few extra copies that you can share with your friends, as a bit of a “musical calling card” to share with others a sample of what makes PUMC so special.

Thank you to the anonymous donors who came forward with the idea to underwrite this project!

Listen to a preview of the Plainfield UMC CD via the Plainfield UMC App

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Save the Day: May Pipe Organ Celebration Concert Mark your calendar for one of the biggest events in the life of PUMC’s new pipe organ: The Celebration Concert on Sunday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

When the pipe organ construction project was nearing its completion, a committee of 7 people gathered to dream about how best we could make use of the pipe organ to build our own congregation and to open wide the doors of PUMC to everyone in the community.

Thank You to Oma Buckner

For more than 20 years, Oma Buckner has been a silent, behindthe-scenes force for musical and Christian life through PUMC. Announced this past month, Oma will retire this spring from her position as Director of Bell Choirs.

Although we are sorry to see her dynamic tenure come to a close, we are heartened by all of the lives she has touched.

Click here to catch a quick Originally Oma began at PUMC listen for the musical magic as director of a children’s choir Ken will bring to PUMC. called the Wesley Choir. Then she moved on to also direct the bell One of those ideas was to host choir. Thanks to her leadership a world-class organist to give and vision, PUMC’s bell choir the first organ concert, and so offerings expanded to include 3 we welcome Ken Cowan to the full bell choirs that minister not organ bench. Ken will play a only to bell musicians from ages 90-minute recital that includes 10 through the adult years, but some of the most flashy, tasty also Kinderbells in springtime and gorgeous music for the “King for youngsters, and the summer of Instruments” in a free concert. instrumental consort for musicians Invite your friends and family of all levels. to this celebration of God’s Throughout all of this, we also goodness and PUMC’s new pipe salute her right hand, husband Ken organ.

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helping with sorting hundreds of copies of music each year, or gathering substitutes, Ken is a tremendous member of the Buckner Bell Team.

PUMC will thank Oma for her contributions to this ministry with a reception on Sunday, May 21.

PUMC will receive applications for those interested in the Bell Choir Director position through April 7. To learn more about this part-time position or make an application, visit pumc.org, (Staff; Available Positions). Inquiries may be directed to jobs@pumc.org.

Raindrops in April!

by Marge Welker

Last month we had an abundance of rain and I hope we have enough rain in April to say ‘April showers bring May flowers.’ Raindrops are very important for the growth of food, plants, and flowers. When the rain is combined with sunshine, we Thank You Notes see the rainbow. The rainbow is a This has been a very full spring sign of the covenant between God of ministry and mission at PUMC and man that says that God will in the music ministry. Thanks not destroy man with water again. to everyone for making possible (Genesis 9:14-15) our first-ever Choral Evensong on April is also Easter time this year.

March 19. Your help with ushers, A time of new beginnings, along reception food, lighting and audio with the resurrection of Jesus. He needs, graphic design, candles, communion elements – suffice it to suffered and died for us, was buried say, it was only all possible thanks and rose the third day. After some days he ascended back to heaven to to many people. sit at the right hand of God. Thanks also to the authors and The next time the soft rain researchers who write Classic comes down think about the little Worship Notes each week for raindrop who wondered if he the printed worship folders on should fall, even if he could quench Sundays. We appreciate you the thirsty ground. Maybe we connecting the dots between our mind and our spirit through those should try to quench the thirst of others as they seek to know God’s notes. wisdom.

Michael Pettry So let the April showers come and PUMC Director of Music hopefully each little raindrop full of love will make our hearts grow!

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New PUMC Book Study starts April 30

New PUMC Book Study starts June 2

Land of the Bible: Jordan and Judea

The Book of Job

Why does God permit You’ve heard suffering? It’s the names - now a question you can visit the all of us have places: asked, and Petra, the the book of majestic stone Job points us city; Qumran, toward the the site of the answer. Job’s Dead Sea Scrolls questions are cave; Masada, our questions, the plateau and we can identify with his home of Herod’s palace; Beersheba, frustration, disappointment, and where it all started for Abraham confusion in the midst of trials. In and the Hebrew people. this series, Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Take a trip to the Land of the walks us through the book of Job Bible and learn valuable lessons and considers what the Bible says about these and other important about our darkest moments. places, and then discuss in a small You are invited to this 12-week group how what you learned can Bible study in the Koinonia Room help you grow in your Christian weekly, Fridays at 12 noon-1:30 faith. p.m., beginning on June 2.

You are invited to this six-week, Contact Ron & Carolyn Mercer DVD-based study on Sundays, 9:45 or Larry & Anne Rudy through the a.m., beginning on April 30, in the church office for more information.

Wesley Room (room 21). See you there!

EMAIL PASTOR ELIZABETH GILBERT AT EGILBERT@PUMC.ORG FOR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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Mission News

Ruth Ellen Stone, Committee Chair, missions@pumc.org

Did You Miss It? Were you watching for the “One Great Hour of Sharing” for Easter Offering for Local which an offering is taken in UM Churches each spring? Its purpose Families in Need each year was to underwrite the In worship on Easter Sunday, administrative costs of UMCOR April 16, PUMC will receive a (United Methodist Committee on special offering to aid families in Relief) so that gifts to it at other need in Plainfield and surrounding times go 100% to the disaster or areas. There are many children and geographic area designated by the their families living nearby who donor. face extreme challenges in housing, food, clothing, and medical care.

Learn more about UMCOR. Your generous gifts will allow Click here to watch PUMC to minister to these families UMCOR - 75 Years of Hope with practical care and concern.

There will be an envelope in the No, you did not miss it. However worship folder on Easter Sunday the name of that special Sunday for your contribution, or you may offering has changed. It is now write a check at any time to PUMC “UMCOR Sunday,” a title more and mark it “Easter Offering.” descriptive of its purpose. And You can always give safely and its purpose remains the same, to securely online at pumc.org or via allow for quick response to need the Plainfield UMC App. Thank you anywhere in the world. for showing God’s BIG Love to our You can still make a donation to neighbors in need this Easter. support “UMCOR Sunday.” Write a check to PUMC and label it for “UMCOR Sunday,” give easily and safely online at pumc.org or via the Plainfield UMC App. Thank you for your support of disaster aid around the world through UMCOR. 17 pumc.org

Update from Janet Lahr Lewis, UM Missionary

Henderson Settlement Mission Work Team Set for May

Once again a work team from PUMC will be heading to Janet Lahr Lewis is a United Henderson Settlement May 14-20 Methodist missionary with whom to serve those living in Appalachia.

PUMC has a covenant relationship. If you would like to know more This means that PUMC provides or join this team, there will be yearly support for Janet’s work in a meeting in the near future to the world in the name of Jesus. discuss travel arrangements, room Previously Janet was based in and board, and job assignments.

Palestine, but her latest assignment There is a job for everyone has her doing similar work while including home construction/ based near Washington DC. She repair, quilting, working in the continues to lead study groups to greenhouse, the Library, the Thrift her previous location and provides Store, or painting. resources for those wanting to The experience is not all work be educated about the issues though. Evenings include fun with faced by those living in that games, live mountain music, ice geographic area. Her daily life cream, and euchre. In addition, you no longer requires her walking get a chance to make new friends through “check points” to get to from other churches. work, but she says the challenges of the concerns to be confronted Please notify Don Sanders continue. Thank you for your through the church office to learn prayerful support of missionary more or express interest in this Janet Lahr Lewis. trip.

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Gift Cards (Scrip) to support Costa Rica Trip

Thanks for Pop Tabs

PUMC regularly delivers donated pop tabs (those little tabs on the A scrip order will be placed on top of a beverage can) to the Ronald Monday, April 3rd. Proceeds from McDonald House of Indiana. The all orders will go to the Adult Ronald McDonald House recently Mission Team to help support the 2018 Costa Rica trip. You can place sent a note expressing their thanks for the many, many pop tabs your order any of three ways: by recently delivered. going online to shopwithscrip.com, sending an email to scripgiftcards@ To many, a pop tab is just a piece pumc.org or by calling LeeAnn of aluminum with one purpose – to Overbey at 317-372-4898. open a can. But to Ronald McDonald Payment must be made at the time House Charities of Central Indiana, of your order. Checks should be these teeny tiny pop tabs are a made payable to PUMC and given valuable resource. Why? Collected to LeeAnn along with your order. pop tabs are recycled, generating Order forms are also available in much-needed funds to support the the church office.

House and the nearly 5,000 families A list of all retailers can be found they serve each year. at shopwithscrip.com on the home Funds received from the recycling page. of tabs typically add up to between $30,000 and $50,000 annually. All Missions Projects Sunday this money goes to the operating expenses of the Ronald McDonald April 23 House Charities of Central Indiana On Sunday, April 23, PUMC will and can cover the cost of operating celebrate its work in God’s world 3 rooms in the House for an entire through local, hands-on missions year. projects. The theme of worshp Thanks to generous school that morning, “Do Good,” will children, families, businesses, clubs, carry over into the lobbies, the and churches, over one billion hospitality area, and the hallways where you can visit booths and talk pop tabs have been donated since the program’s inception in 1995, to mission leaders to learn about PUMC missions projects. Mark your generating more than $700,000 in pop tab revenue for the House. calendar now, plan to be present, and bring a friend - this is a great Learn more at http://www. opportunity to introduce them to rmhccin.org/how-you-can-help/waysthe good work PUMC does in the to-donate/pop-tabs/. And donate name of Jesus. your pop tabs in the container just outside the church office.

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Church Council Report

Nikki Shoultz, Committee Chair, churchcouncil@pumc.org

The Church Council met for its regular monthly meeting on March 8. In addition to hearing devotions and praying, receiving regular reports from committee chairs and lay leaders, the Council celebrated Glory Sightings - evidences of God’s work for good around us.

Additionally, the Council received the following reports and made the following actions: Staff Parish Relations Committee Chair Bob Milligan reported that after twenty years of leading the Wesley Children’s Choir and the Bell Choirs, Oma Buckner will be retiring for health reasons. Lynn Blosser will continue leading the Bell Choirs through the spring. Staff Parish Relations Committee will lead the process of hiring a new Bell Choir Director.

The Church Council approved

$5,360 from the Facilities Improvement Designated Fund to be made available for additional furniture and lighting for the Worship Annex. Worship attendance in NewDay Praise is at capacity most Sundays. These purchases will allow continued growth.

The Council added the following persons to an Ad Hoc Committee/ Task Force that was formed at the February 2017 Church Council to identify and prioritize facility updates and repairs: Marci Davis, Becca Mount, Paul Schreiner, Elizabeth Gilbert, Kimberly Meyer, Bill Edie and, Matt Cochran.

As always, questions may be directed to Council Chair, Nikki Shoultz, at council@pumc.org. Thank you for your ongoing prayerful support of the ministry and mission of the Church Council and PUMC.

Staff News and Updates PUMC’s Bell Choir Director, Oma Buckner, has announced her retirement effective May 31. PUMC will celebrate her decades-long contributions to this ministry on Sunday, May 21. More information to come on this celebration.

PUMC will receive applications for those interested in the Bell Choir Director position through April 7. To learn more about this part-time position or make an application, visit pumc.org, (Staff; Available Positions).

Inquiries may be directed to jobs@pumc.org.

PUMC has also received the resignation of Kids Connection Director, Sandy Fansler, effective April 30, 2017. An interim director will be named until that time when the position is posted for applications. We thank Sandy for her leadership and service.

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• The family and friends of Alice

PUMC weekly sermons available in the Plainfield UMC App.

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• Harriet Muston • John Esquerdo

Love & Sympathy

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Buchanan on her death.

• Bob Walters, family, and friends on the death of his father.

• Betty Little, family and friends on the death of her husband, Howard Little.

• Debbie Perona, family, and friends on the death of her father, Jim Vogel.

In Our Prayers Prayer Blanket Ministry • Debbie Perona from The FUN Sunday School Class and Hand Bell Choirs with prayers for strength, comfort and peace at the passing of her father.

• Diana Giggy from Jim, Kelly, Brandon and Matthew Rodarmel with prayers for healing, strength, comfort and peace.

• Tina Gardner from Jim, Kelly, Brandon and Matthew Rodarmel with prayers for healing, strength and peace.

• Esther Pratt from Betty DeBaun and Edie Poynter with prayers for comfort and peace on the death of her daughter. pumc.org

Notes to the Congregation Dear Church Family: My family and I want to offer our sincere appreciation for all the support you gave during Bill’s recent illness and passing. Charlie and Donna’s constant checking in and prayers; Elizabeth’s words of caring and beautiful celebration service; Friday Morning Bible Study’s prayers, shared tears, cards and prayer blanket; Michael Pettry and the choir’s provision of food; and all the many cards, emails, Facebook posts and hugs that served as constant reminders that you all had us in your prayers.

We are blessed by your presence in our lives; you are our reminders that God gives us good in all things.

Do you want to order a prayer blanket or bandanna?

Prayer blankets and bandannas are tangible ways to express God’s love and give those in need comfort and support from the PUMC congregation. If you would like to order a blanket or bandanna, please contact Carol Foxworthy at cfoxworthy@att.net or 317.838.7588. Blanket: $20; Bandanna: $10. Make your check payable to PUMC and mark it Prayer Blanket Ministry.

Blessings, Pam Lyons & Family Dear PUMC Family, I am so grateful for the support of my church family during the illness and death of my dad, Jim Vogel. Visits from the pastors were a comfort to me and dad. I would also like to thank the bell choirs and the FUN Class for the beautiful prayer blanket, and the UMW for the reception after the funeral. It is comforting to know that we are not alone as we celebrate dad’s life and his passing into the greater life.

Sincerely, Debbie Perona and family

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April 2017 Plainfield United Methodist Church 600 Simmons Street Plainfield, IN 46168