A LETTER FROM PASTOR CHARLIE Looking Ahead On our recent vacation to N. Carolina and Tennessee, I really enjoyed driving. The open road on a beautiful day is strangely enticing and comforting to me. We had several sunny travel days. There’s more to it than escaping the mundane and routine. Even as a kid I enjoyed road trips. We moved a lot-- at least five times that I recall before I turned six. I always enjoyed the travel, the adventure, and the discovery of new people, places, and activities. It reminds me of something a friend once said. “The best time of your vacation is when you’re backing out of the driveway to leave on the first day.” Anticipating a good future is a fun, gratifying, and healthy perspective.
for it continues to grow. The “former things” and the “things of old” provide orientation for where we are today and practical lessons from the experience of others. However, the future God is bringing and our perception of it is more important and helpful. God promises to do new things which are as refreshing as rivers running in the desert. Watching for and expecting God’s activity to bless and restore is the definition of hope.
Hope is stronger than memory. We can live with impaired or no memory. As I forget small things on a day-to-day basis, it’s a nuisance to be sure. But I’m coping. I just write more things down . . . in the places I’m sure to look. But without hope, we are reduced Hope is powerful & energizing. to terror. If I can’t expect God to act In Isaiah 43:18-19 (NRSV), the in my life for good, I feel abandoned Lord says, “Do not remember the and vulnerable to the unknown. former things, or consider the things of The absence of hope brings despair, old. depression, and despondency. I am about to do a new thing; now it The good news is that the story of springs forth, do you not perceive it? our God is the story of God drawing I will make a way in the wilderness people into the blessed future God and rivers in the desert.” has for them. Moving forward. This scripture puts hope and What is the new blessing God memory in their proper perspective. is bringing into your life? I love history and my appreciation What’s next in your walk with 1 pumc.org
Christ? Are you watching for it? God is at work. And what is next for PUMC in our service to Christ and our neighbors? Our hope—as individuals and as a congregation—rides on what we see God wanting to do around us, not in what we would choose or prefer. Adjust your gaze and focus your attention on the new things God is doing in and around you. Look ahead. The windshield is larger than the rearview mirror. Hope is stronger than memory. Go in peace. God with God. And be well. Shalom,
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Table of Contents Senior Pastor’s Letter Looking Ahead 1 Classic Worship Notes 3 Newday Pastor’s Letter Small Group Life 4 Disciple Bible Study 6 Children’s Ministry 7 2017 Youth Auction 10 Youth Summer in Pictures 11 Worship Arts 13 Mission News 15 Church Council Report 17 Finance Committee Report 18 Giving Report 19 Notes to the Congregation 21
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AUGUST 8:30, 9:50 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Character under Construction They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. That could be true. But I’m convinced that trials don’t build character as much as they reveal one’s character. How people respond to difficulties shows what they are made of—their character, if you will. That character is made, formed, or built in other ways. Our world seems overly concerned with how we appear, but God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). God is concerned with our character. Some suggest that your character is who you are or what you do when no-one is watching. So just how important is character? How might God help me develop my character in order to be a better, stronger person and a more faithful follower of Jesus? In this season of road construction, just how is the infrastructure of your soul assembled and maintained? In Classic worship during August, we will explore character in the series, “Character under Construction.” August 6: Controlling our Thoughts (Philippians 4:8) August 13: Guarding our Hearts (Proverbs 4:23) August 20: Keeping Good Company (Proverbs 1) August 27: Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
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A LETTER FROM PASTOR ELIZABETH Small Group Life We modern Americans are an independent lot. We take pride in forging our own trails, building our own future, and doing things the way we want to do them. And there’s something to be said for perseverance and the desire to make one’s own way in the world. But if we spend much time at all in the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus, we see that the life of a follower of Jesus is not an independent life, but a life lived in community. Among the first things that Jesus did in his public ministry was gather a small group of people around him with whom to do life. They traveled together, prayed and worshiped together, served together, encouraged and challenged each other, and I’m certain, even had fun together. God’s own self lives in community as the Triune God, the three-in-one God (sometimes called by the names Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). We were made for community by a God that also dwells in community. Across the history of the Christian church, followers of Jesus have found comfort, encouragement, and growth in Serving the Children of Plainfield
their life with Jesus, as they’ve been a part of a small group. After Jesus ascended to heaven, that first small group of followers launched the church. Our own Methodist tradition was birthed in small groups of followers who met to pray for each other and hold each other accountable in their faith habits. And we have no less need of that kind of support and encouragement today. Especially in a large church like PUMC, small groups give us places to: • Make friends and get to know a few others more personally than when we are just in and out on a Sunday morning. • Belong; to know others and to be known. • Be real in a place where it’s safe to cry, laugh, share fears, get help, and ask questions. • Learn more about faith and growing in Christ-likeness. In NewDay Praise Worship starting August 20, we will explore life in community, seeking out biblical encouragement for our life together in small groups and providing some practical ways to make it happen for each of us. Join (continued on page 5) 4
(continued from page 4) us in NewDay Praise Worship starting Sunday, August 20, 9:50 a.m. for “Doing Life Together.” In NewDay Praise Worship 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 soon! Blessings,
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Disciple Bible Study Ken Loudenback, Associate Pastor, kloudenback@pumc.org
Disciple Bible Studies Begin Soon! PUMC offers many Bible studies, Sunday School classes, and small groups throughout the year. But each fall brings a special opportunity for study and spiritual growth in Disciple Bible Study Classes – a unique, intensive course in reading Scripture and building faith. In each Disciple course, groups of 10-12 people make a nine-month commitment to daily Bible reading and weekly class participation. Each weekly class session includes a short DVD presentation by a biblical scholar, and time for discussion and exploration of scripture and of what it means to live as a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. If you’ve never taken a Disciple course before, you’ll want to begin with Disciple I. Disciple I does not require any previous knowledge of the Bible. But whatever understanding you bring is valued, and Disciple encourages you to grow. If you have already taken Disciple I, there are three other Disciple courses, each focused on a different section of the Bible. Beyond those, Disciple extends to a course on how Jesus Christ is portrayed in the four Gospels (Jesus in the Gospels), and a deep study of Christian doctrines and practices in Christian Believer. Information about Disciple Bible Study will be in the Main Lobby and on pumc.org during the month of August. Stop by the display table or the website to sign up. And if you see anyone with a colorful, round pin on their PUMC nametag, ask them what Disciple meant to them. They’ll be glad to share, and you’ll be encouraged to a deeper understanding of faith. For more information about Disciple Bible Study, or any adult Bible study, contact Pastor Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 226. Serving the Children of Plainfield
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Children’s Ministry Amanda Norton, Director, anorton@pumc.org
It’s Back to School Time in Bible Explorers! Children through Grade 5 are love and acceptance. This may invited to a fun, interactive time of require you to get on the floor learning and growing in their faith and play cars or snuggle in a every Sunday morning in PUMC’s rocking chair and read books. Bible Explorers. Through games, Either way, it’s a joy to be with stories, lessons and hands-on them! activities and crafts, students build • 3’s-PreK: a solid foundation on which to build The 3’s-PreK room is slightly a life-long relationship with Jesus. more engaging than the You can help that happen for Infant/Toddler Room. With children here at PUMC! these children we have a little breakfast, teach a simple Will you commit to serve in one lesson, make a craft, and play of the following areas to show games! and share the love of Jesus with our students? It only takes one • Bible Explorers – K-Grade 5: hour, once a month, during the Several servant volunteer school year to make a difference positions are still available in a student’s life. Please consider for this school year! Students serving in one of the following gather in a large group area areas: for breakfast, music and prayer, before going to their • Infant Toddler Room: classrooms for age appropriate The infant toddler room lessons, stories, crafts, and needs servant volunteers play. for 8:30 and 9:50 worship hours. In this room servants To volunteer or learn more, please strive to make sure the little contact Amanda Norton, Director ones are happy and having a of Children’s Ministry, at anorton@ good time! It’s the first step pumc.org. in building a relationship of
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PUMC Children’s Musical Students PreK-Grade 5 are invited to participate in the Sunday Showcase of Classic Bible Songs and Scripture! This fun and energetic musical presentation will be presented in both NewDay Praise Third Grade and Classic Worship on Sunday, Bible Ceremony September 24, during the 9:50 Sunday, August 27 worship hours. If your student is interested please pick up a CD Students entering Grade 3 from Amanda Norton, Director this fall (2017-2018 school year) of Children’s Ministry, on Sunday are invited to receive their own mornings, 9:45 a.m. in room 107. Adventure Bible with their name For more information please contact on the name plate and signed by Amanda at anorton@pumc.org. Senior Pastor Charlie Wilfong in NewDay Praise Worship on Sunday, Schedule: August 27, 9:50 a.m. Students Tuesday, Aug 15 @ 6 p.m. will then take their new Bibles Rehearsal with them into Classic Worship Sunday, Aug 27 @ 6 p.m. in the sanctuary to celebrate with Rehearsal those worshipers and receive their Tuesday, Sept 19 @ 6 p.m. prayers. ‘Dress Rehearsal’ Sunday, Sept 24 @ 9:50 a.m. Families of Third graders Presentation are encouraged to RSVP to Amanda Norton, Director of Children’s Ministry, by emailing anorton@pumc.org or by phone @ 317.839.2319 ext. 229.
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PUMC Weekday Children’s Programs PUMC’s Weekday Stay ‘N Play Summer Program will soon be concluding and transitioning into the fall schedule. This summer the children have had fun enjoying the new swing set on the playground, participating in Reading Buddies every day with students of the PUMC Kids Connection Program, often enjoying a special lunch from a local restaurant, and, of course, making new friends. The fall programs (including Play ‘N Share and Preschool) will begin on September 5, and will remain in session through May 18, 2018. Play ‘N Share is a parents’ day-out program for children ages 1-5. Preschool has classes for 3-4 year olds and a Pre-K program for 4-5 year olds. Children who attend all day will also participate in the Stay ‘N Play program in the early morning and afternoon. We offer classes daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including care during all school breaks. For more information or to enroll, please contact Director Sigrid Schuld, at 317.839.2319, ext. 246, or at sschuld@pumc.org.
PUMC Kids Connection Out of School Program PUMC Kids Connection has been very blessed to have had such an eventful and enjoyable summer. The kids attended a field trip each week such as Monster Mini Golf, Hoosiers Gymnastics, Western Bowl, Sky Zone, Dairy Queen, Chuck E. Cheese and The Tie Dye Lab. We enjoyed walking to the library each week and checking out new books to continue reading during the summer. The kids also enjoyed reading each day to the younger children of the PUMC Weekday Children’s Ministry. We wrapped up the summer with having the children prepare desserts that were sold at the annual PUMC Fish Fry. After all their hard work, the kids enjoyed a scrumptious lunch from the famous Fish Fry! Some kids were excited to find out who their new teacher would be for their up and coming grade while others were sad to have the summer come to an end. The lucky ones coming back to Kids Connection for the school year were eager to continue the fun! PUMC Kid’s Connection offers out of school care for Plainfield students Grades K-5 throughout the school year and during school breaks. If you have any questions about this program please contact Carissa Wooden, Kids Connection Director, at cwooden@pumc.org.
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PUMC Online Auction Update PUMC Online Youth Auction items have started coming in, but it’s not too late to make your own contribution to this August event! You are invited to explore your unique talents and consider what you can personally do or Bidders: Get ready to contribute to make a difference in the point, click and bid! success of this auction. PUMC Youth Online Auction Short on ideas? open for bidding Well….do your family and friends Friday, August 25 - Monday, brag about a special dish or dessert you September 11 make? People will bid on that meal or Mark your calendars and get dessert! ready to point, click and bid! Are you craft? Handmade items are Why??? To make a difference especially welcome and appreciated. in the lives of young people on Do you have a time share or airplane their Christian journey and have fun bidding on items in miles you could donate? the process. Are you a creative person that could Go to biddingforgood.com/ put together a gift basket for bidding? pumcyouth. Have a pile of new gift cards or Also find links at pumc.org electronics you’ll never use? These are and in the Plainfield UMC popular auction items. Mobile App. Thanks for your The list of options is endless and support. only limited by whatever you’d like to donate. Please fill out an Auction Donation Form and return right away. Forms are available at the Welcome Desk at church and also online at pumc.org. Thanks for caring and for sharing your time and talents to support this youth auction. Questions? email auction@pumc.org. With appreciation, Brenda Barnett and Diane Preusch, Auction Coordinators
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Worship Arts
Michael Pettry, Director, mpettry@pumc.org
A Fresh Start with Music & Arts As summer moves into its waning weeks and school schedules resume, consider how you are incorporating music (and the arts in general) into your life, especially as you seek to experience the sacred. What examples of God’s power, knowledge or delicate touch do you see, hear, touch, taste and smell through the arts? PUMC offers opportunities for you to stretch your personal creativity for life-long learning, but also for use in worship and the sacred settings. From various music ensembles that rehearse weekly (Adult Choir, bell choirs, and praise team), to occasional opportunities (children’s musical, kinderbells, children’s choir), give yourself a chance this fall to connect with your creative side. Take a moment for you and your spouse – or you and your best friend from the church, or perhaps a friend from outside of the church – to try one of the artistic offerings of our congregation. You don’t see your area of art as being provided at PUMC yet? Do you have a vision for woodworking, culinary arts, painting, sculpture, dance, creative writing, story-telling, or any other art form being a part of the PUMC life? The sky is the limit, and we would love to explore your artistic gifts together. Full details on the opportunities are available on pumc.org and on the PUMC app. Further, you may contact Director of Music Michael Pettry at mpettry@pumc.org. 13 pumc.org
Looking Ahead to September As part of the activities celebrating the completion of PUMC’s new pipe organ, we are inviting back to the organ bench persons who previously served as this congregation’s organist. Next up: Brent te Velde, former PUMC Organ Scholar, returns to play in worship on Sunday, September 10 at all Classic Worship hours.
Coming Up Soon Mark your calendar for events of the PUMC Concert Series coming up this fall. All events occur in the sanctuary and are free and open to everyone. Hendricks Symphony Presents:
Kurt Von Schakel Pipe Organ Concert
Sunday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. Click here for more information. The Great Organ Spook-tacular Perfect for families, and the community Saturday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. PS, wear your favorite costume! Click here for more information!
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Handbell Choir News Lynn Blosser, Director, lblosser@pumc.org
The Bell Choir season begins Monday, August 14, with the following rehearsal schedule: Joy Bells at 5:15 p.m. Praise Bells at 6:00 p.m. Chancel Bells at 7:00 p.m. Director Lynn Blosser welcomes anyone with interest to explore the opportunity to experience bell ringing. Lynn will be glad to show you around the bell room and give you your own personal “give it a try” session. There is something really awesome about feeling the sound vibrations, as well hearing the beautiful tones coming from a handbell. Contact Director Lynn Blosser, 317.293.0013 or lblosser@ pumc.org.
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Mission News
Ruth Ellen Stone, Committee Chair, missions@pumc.org
Hendricks County Family Promise PUMC will host Family Promise (Hendricks County Homeless Outreach) parents and children again for the week beginning September 10. In cooperation with Plainfield Friends Church, we will provide safe housing, meals, friendship and fellowship. You will soon see the display and signup sheets in the Main Lobby on Sunday mornings with requests for meal preparation, persons to visit/ play with children, persons to stay overnight, and donations of items needed in addition to food. (Paper goods, baby supplies, etc. etc. depending on the makeup of the families being hosted this time.) If you have questions, please contact Mary Raver at mraver@pumc.org.
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Across the Connection: Summer Fun and Learning at Vida Nueva This summer marked the 14th season for Descubriendo (Discovering) Indy sponsored by Vida Nueva, the Hispanic UMC on W. Washington St. in Indianapolis. Descubriendo is a summer experience of learning and fun for elementary-age Hispanic children, some of whom are just learning to speak English. The program includes breakfast each morning at the church, followed by reading, writing, computer class, yoga, art and other activities. Each afternoon includes lunch and a field trip in the local area, for example to a nearby fire house and other outdoor activities. These experiences enrich the lives of the children and provide continuing educational development for them during the summer months. Learn more at indymetroumc.org/ ministries.
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School Supplies
Each month PUMC has need to deliver donated food and supplies to area organizations. Can you help? If you are available to help occasionally with this process, please mark your Connection Card during Sunday morning worship or contact Mission Committee Chair Ruth Ellen Stone at missions@pumc.org.
PUMC’s mission group is collecting school supplies for area students who will soon be back in class. Items may be place in the Donation Depot. Suggested needs include pencils, crayons, wide ruled spiral ring notebooks, notebook paper, calculators, glue sticks, and back packs. Thank you for helping in this way.
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“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock.” - Jesus Matthew 7:24-25 (NRSV) Prayer Rock I’m your little prayer rock And this is what I’ll do Just put me on your pillow Till the day is through Then turn back the covers And climb into your bed. And, whack, your little prayer rock Will hit you on your head. Serving the Children of Plainfield
Then when you are finished with your prayers, Just dump me on the floor. To give you help once more. When you get up in the morning Clunk, I stub your toe, So you will remember Your morning prayers before you go. Put me back upon your pillow When your bed is made And your clever little prayer rock Will continue in your aid Because your Heavenly Father Cares and loves you so. He wants you to remember To talk to Him, you know. - Author Unknown. Let your prayer rock remind you to talk to God. 16
Church Council Report
Nikki Shoultz, Committee Chair, churchcouncil@pumc.org
The Church Council met for its regular monthly meeting on July 19, 2017. 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: Mary Raver reported for the Missions Committee that the following missions projects are scheduled for the fall: • Sept. 10 PUMC Family Promise (Homeless Support) Week • Oct. 15 CROP Walk (Hunger Relief) • Oct. 15 Henderson Settlement (Mission Work Team to Appalachia) The Ad Hoc Committee researching and planning for parking and building upgrades and maintenance projects reported that they have had discovery conversations with key givers to garner input on the project as a whole and funding possibility. These conversations affirmed the following: • The list of identified projects is a well-considered list. These are great projects that we need to address. (Contact Church Council Chair Nikki Shoultz for more details about the projects planned.) • The generosity of this congregation can adequately fund these projects. • A sense of urgency to address these projects so that this congregation can be energized for future ministry and mission and growth in a facility that meets the needs of current and future ministry and programming. The Ad Hoc Committee will meet soon with a larger group of significant givers to further explore feasibility of funding these projects, and then they will report back to Church Council. Bill Edie, Finance Chair, reported that year to date, PUMC giving is strong and the balance sheet shows a positive balance. Members may request a detailed financial report in the church office. The Church Council approved the following elected leadership positions: • Endowment Committee Co-Chair, Ray Shannon 17
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• Finance Committee, Mike Rohrer • Financial Counters Team, Linda Cook • Consecration Sunday Team, chaired by Bob Milligan Consecration Sunday will be November 12, 2017 onsite at PUMC. Worship will be at 10:00 a.m. In both the sanctuary and the worship annex. Lunch will follow onsite. Thank you for your ongoing prayerful support of the ministry and mission of the Church Council and PUMC.
Finance Committee Report Bill Edie, Committee Chair, finance@pumc.org
Can you believe the year is more than half over?! As chair of the Finance Committee, I want to give a mid-year update as to where the church is financially. The total budget for all of 2017 is $1,052,434. As of the end of June, income for the year is $536,099 and year-to-date expenses are $516,351. Giving the church a positive balance of $19,748 at the end of June. Glory to God! And thank you! Your generosity and faithfulness in giving, all for the glory of God, is amazing. Because of your gifts: • Children learned to rely on the power of God for daily living at this summer’s Vacation Bible School. • Students in Sunday morning Bible Explorers have learned to grow in love as they’ve grown vegetables and flowers in their own garden west of the church. • Middle and High School youth experienced life-changing mission in NYC this summer and grew in their faith at Church Camp. • The hungry and homeless in Indianapolis and Plainfield received food, prayer and the love of Jesus every Monday evening. • Worship glorified God every Sunday in the sanctuary, the Worship Annex, and the youth area. • And so much more! Full financial reports are always available in the church office or you may contact me or Financial Administrator Brenda Barnett at bbarnett@ pumc.org with any of your questions. Because God give, we give. Thank you for your generosity!
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Because God Gives, We Give. Thank You for You Generosity! Brenda Barnett, PUMC Financial Administrator, reports the following giving in May-June 2017, to ministry and mission beyond the Basic Ministry Budget. Give easily and safely online any time at pumc.org. Thank you for your generosity! PUMC Homeless Outreach: $ 1,165.00 Madina Village School, Sierra Leone: $ 770.00 Madina Village School, from Vacation Bible School: $ 541.22 Vacation Bible School: $ 125.00 Henderson Settlement (UM Mission in Appalachia): $ 1,200.00 PUMC Youth: $ 120.00 Church Camp Scholarships for PUMC Youth: $ 400.00 Mission Trip for PUMC Youth: $ 500.00 PUMC Music Ministry: $ 5,600.00 PUMC Last Saturday Lunch Outreach: $ 20.00 PUMC Family Assistance Fund (direct aid to local families in need): $ 1,115.00 Family Promise of Hendricks County: $ 20.00 PUMC Memorial Gifts: $ 215.00 Lenten/Easter Offering for Local Families in Need: $ 100.00 United Methodist Committee on Relief Sunday: $ 175.00 PUMC Food Drive: $ 938.65 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry: $ 500.00 PUMC Debt Reduction: $ 2,000.00 Total Giving in May-June, 2017, beyond the Basic Ministry Budget: $ 15,504.87 New Adult Study Are you pro-life or pro-choice? Few questions have divided America as deeply or as emotionally as this one. In this series, Dr. R.C. Sproul moves beyond the shouting matches in order to examine the issue calmly and rationally. You are invited to join the Ordinary People Adult Sunday School Class on Sundays in August in the Wesley Room (room 21), 9:45 a.m., for this DVDbased study and conversation.
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In the Hospital this Past Month • Brock Bizeau • Jim Crosley • Don Willis
Prayer Blankets • Valrie Stinnett from Judy Stinnett with prayers for healing and comfort.
Notes to the Congregation
Dear Plainfield Friends of Madina Village School, Thank you for your contributions to provide a deep well and solar electricity to Madina Village School in Sierra Leone. Francis has just returned from Madina, where he and an engineer from Ft. Wayne helped to install solar power and lights to the classrooms and assembly hall. There are medical challenges for some of our staff and students, and we appreciate your prayers even more than your monetary contributions. God bless you!
We wish to thank PUMC members for all the prayers, cards and meals provided for us during our times of problems. They were well With gratitude, appreciated. Thanks to Pastor Charles for his concerns and calls. Also, other members who cared and Francis and Bobbie Mustapha for Madina Village School prayed – you are the best group of church members around. I Am Blessed Thanks & Love you all, When you ask how I am, I usually respond with,” I am blessed.” Bill & Norma Ware God blesses me greatly through this arm of His church, called PS - Also thanks for Pastor Plainfield United Methodist, and Elizabeth for her concerns. others. Prior to my hip replacement Many thanks to PUMC and all that surgery, I was greeted with well helped with the ceremony and meal wishes and the promise of prayer. I claim every prayer and get well for Doug’s father, Charles Morris. It was overwhelming the love that wish said for me. Pastor Charlie’s prayer before surgery, which was poured into the meal and included a nurse needing God’s the service. May family felt God’s comfort, sustained me. I am love during our time of need. We blessed by the many greeting cards, are lucky to be part of the PUMC e-mails, visits, and calls. The UMW family. cheer box full of practical and useful small gifts; meals brought Stacey and Doug Morris 21
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in which nourished our bodies and our souls; and hugs and greetings of, “Welcome back.” Rewired class members who carried on in my absence add to my blessings. My greatest blessing is Vernon, who has taken care of my every need as well as my mother, with patience and love, and has encouraged me throughout.
Ways to Connect eNews from PUMC Visit www.pumc.org to sign-up for free weekly eNews and digital delivery of the monthly newsletter, “The Circuit Rider.” Follow PUMC on /PlainfieldUMC /NewDayPraise /PUMCBibleExplorers PUMC weekly sermons available in the Plainfield UMC App.
For all of these blessings and more, I am abundantly grateful to each of you
Bible Reading Plan available in the Plainfield UMC App.
Lou Sullenger
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 IN-PERSON the PUMC congregation. IfCASH/CHECK you would like to order a blanket or bandanna, please contact Carol Foxworthy atIN-PERSON cfoxworthy@att.net ONLINE CASH/CHECK or 317.838.7588. Blanket: SECURE $20; Bandanna: $10. Make your check payable to PUMC and mark it Prayer Blanket Ministry.
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