Circuit Rider, August 2016

A LETTER FROM PASTOR CHARLIE Can You See It?

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recently had my annual vision exam. They do a thorough job examining not only my eyesight, but my eyes themselves. After getting my pupils dilated, peering into several different machines, and selecting the better of two corrections, several times, I got the good news. My eyes are healthy and my prescription for glasses will remain the same for another year.

We also know there is another kind of “vision.” Proverbs 29:18a in the King James Version is not talking about my ability to read traffic signs accurately from a reasonable distance when it declares, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” This kind of vision is “a clear and compelling description of a preferred future.”

Vision is a clear and compelling description of a preferred future.

All people and organizations need a good vision in order to thrive.

A clear vision provides hope, understanding, and direction.

We believe we can enjoy this preferred future, so we have hope.

We imagine what life will be like when this vision is realized, so we can understand what will be different as we move toward it.

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Some activities will clearly be revealed to be “off course” as we see this vision clearly. Such revelation and clarity aid us in maintaining our designated course. You can see how this would help individuals, families, businesses, and all kinds of organizations—including congregations serving to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Church Consultant, George Bullard, demonstrated in his study of congregations that when vision is strong, the congregation thrives. Bullard identifies Vision, Relationships, Programs, and Maintenance as the four key components that drive congregational vitality. As long as Vision is dominant, there is vitality. But, if Vision wanes or is eclipsed by Relationships, Programs, or Maintenance concerns, things begin to stagnate.

Sounds like Proverbs 29:18.

My Vision for PUMC: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ So, let me share my Vision for PUMC. First of all, we serve to make disciples (followers) of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. If there was a time (continued on page 3) pumc.org

AUGUST Classic Worship Highlights August 7 · Holy Communion Weekly Sunday Classic Worship 8:30, 9:50 and 11:10 a.m.–Sanctuary

600 Simmons Street Plainfield, Indiana 46168-2264 Telephone: 317.839.2319 Fax: 317.839.1509 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.

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ave the dates for these special worship experiences through the end of 2016!

Sept. 11 Community Sunday

with Van Buren

Elementary School

(Classic and NewDay Praise) Nov. 13 Consecration Sunday

Celebration @ Plainfield

High School

(One combined worship,

10:00 a.m., with free

luncheon to follow.)

Dec. 25 Christmas Day Worship

(10:00 a.m. only in both

Classic and NewDay Praise) Serving the Children of Plainfield

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

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

Index Senior Pastor’s Letter Newday Pastor’s Letter The Upside Down Kingdom Children’s Ministry Youth Ministry Disciple Bible Study Worship Arts Handbell News Mission News Bishop Trimble A Day at the Fair Financial Committee Update Notes to the Congregation

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each other about our development as followers of Jesus. Can you see to be the best church “in” the this? Can you imagine it? community, I believe it is now the time to be the best church “for” the Can you see it? community.

Our Vision will give us hope, understanding, and direction.

To that end, we are moving Pray about how you can serve to toward Serving the Children of Plainfield with the grace and focus bring our clear and compelling description of our future into that will get the BIG Love of God reality. noticed. We continue to offer excellent worship and music that is I also encourage you to ask God joyful, reverent, helpful, accessible, to help you see a vision for your life and meaningful. I believe we can as a follower of Jesus. What will routinely host total weekly worship your Christian life and witness be attendance of over 500 before the like in three to five years? What end of this calendar year. PUMC will your family be like in service to offers and will continue to improve Christ? Can you see it? radical hospitality Sunday morning Go in peace. Go with God. And be and throughout the week. We well. will build community that honors Shalom, God with groups that practice Christian Conferencing where we seek to “understand rather than be understood” and share with (continued from page 1)

Staff News

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UMC is pleased to welcome Steve Manning as the Facilities Manager, as of July 11, 2016. Steve brings a love for the Lord and this ministry, experience in facilities management, and a wealth of professional experience to this position.

Steve and his wife Pat are members of PUMC, and Steve sings in the Adult Choir. Steve may be reached at smanning@ pumc.org or through the church office at 317.839.2319. Any questions about staff at PUMC may be directed to Bob Milligan, Staff Parish Relations Chair, at staffparish@ pumc.org or to any pastor through the church office.

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A LETTER FROM PASTOR ELIZABETH Upside Down

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’ve always loved stories set in fanciful, fictional worlds.

Jetsons was a favorite cartoon as a child; I love to read science fiction; and I’m always up for a movie set in outer space or some makebelieve land. I find it interesting and engaging to enter a world where characters are unique and different; the settings are creative and unusual; and the plot is unpredictable – a world entirely different than the one I know day to day.

In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus presents a world that is entirely different than one most of us know day to day. In this concise compilation of Jesus’ teachings, he calls those who would follow him and be his disciples to live as though they belong to another world… a world (in this sermon the word is ‘kingdom’) that is inhabited with people who are meek and humble; where the law of love rules; and where the story lines all celebrate God. In NewDay Praise Worship in August we will engage God’s vision of this upside down world as presented in the Sermon on the Mount.

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Birthday. It was in January of this year that this worship experience was re-imagined in its new home in the Worship Annex in Clayton Hall. It’s been an exciting year, so far! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this meaningful expression of worship. It continues to grow in effectiveness and to reach new people.

Maybe you can help this worship experience continue to grow. If you call NewDay Praise Worship ‘home,’ please consider volunteering to usher, greet, make coffee, contribute creative elements to worship, or help with some behind the scenes jobs like setup and audio/visual tasks. You’ll have opportunity in worship in August to volunteer. Thanks for considering how you can help!

And if you’ve not done so yet, join us some Sunday at 9:50 a.m. It’s a new day in NewDay Praise and we’d love you to be a part of it!

Blessings,

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AUGUST NEWDAY PRAISE WORSHIP August in NewDay Praise in the Worship Annex (Sundays, 9:50 a.m.)

Upside Down – Live Like You Belong to Another World

Half Truths

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hey are simple phrases. They sound Christian—like something you might find in the Bible. We’ve all heard these words. Maybe we’ve said them. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways.

You are invited for this 5-session, DVDbased series, beginning on August 14, to explore these common “half truths;” • Everything happens for a reason.

• God helps those who help themselves.

• God won’t give you more than you

can handle.

• God said it, I believe it, that settles it.

• Love the sinner, hate the sin.

You are welcome for this study in the Wesley Room (#21), located in the south education wing on Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

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Sunday Mornings

9:45 a.m. • Room 105 • Grades K - 5 Childcare for infants & toddlers.

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Youth Ministry

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

Confirmation Class 2017

Registration begins August 1.

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he engaging and formative spiritual journey that is Confirmation Class gets underway on Sunday, September 18, 4:30 p.m.

Confirmation Class is an eight month program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade youth. In Confirmation Class, students receive instruction and nurture that will guide them on a path of Christian growth on a personal level. Participants will gain new insight, and further their understanding of what is means to be a disciple. At the conclusion of Confirmation Class in the spring of 2017, students will be invited to confirm their Christian commitment and join The United Methodist Church in sanctuary worship.

Youth who have not been baptized, or who were baptized as an infant or young child, benefit greatly from this opportunity to respond personally and publicly to God’s grace. Modern research clearly illustrates that faith development activities and ongoing opportunities to experience and respond to God’s transforming grace during adolescence are critical steps toward becoming a mature Christian adult.

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The Confirmation experience includes worship, classroom lessons, service projects, a weekend retreat, one-on-one mentoring, and opportunities to participate in various PUMC middle school youth activities. Students also have a good amount of fun (just ask the class members from previous years).

The first class meeting on September 18 is an orientation for students and parents and we’d love to have you there with us! To register your child for Confirmation Class, please pick up a registration packet in the Youth Ministries Office (room #9), or contact the church about having the forms emailed to you.

If you have any questions about Confirmation, baptism, class activities, or PUMC youth programs, please contact Bob Preusch, Youth Pastor at 317.839.2319, ext. 230, or email bpreusch@pumc.org.

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PUMC 5th Annual Online Youth Auction

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he auction items for the Online Youth Auction have started coming in, but it’s not too late to make your own contribution to the auction happening in late August. We encourage you to explore your unique talents and what you can personally do to make a difference in the success of this auction.

Shorts on ideas? Well….

• Do your family and friends brag about a special dish or dessert you make? You’d be amazed how many people would bid on that meal or dessert!

• Have home repair or woodworking skills? Many don’t have those skills and would love to have some items repaired or a special handcrafted item.

• Can you provide a ride to the airport for another church member to bid on?

Those taxi rides can get expensive but you can make it a win/win situation by offering this as an auction item and letting someone bid on it.

• How about our church family and friends that are crafty? Handmade items are a special treat compared to mass produced items at the store.

• Do you have a time share or Serving the Children of Plainfield

airplane miles you’d like to donate?

• Have a pile of new gift cards or electronics you’ll never use? Well, gift cards and electronics are popular auction items.

• Have talents unknown by others but which would be fun to bid on and greatly appreciated at the same time?

The list of options is endless.

Please fill out an Auction Donation Form right away. Forms are available in the church office and also online at pumc.org.

Thanks for sharing your time and talents to support youth ministry and mission.

PUMC 5th Annual Youth Online Auction Open for bidding Friday, 8/26-Monday, 9/12.

Mark your calendars and get ready to point, click and bid!

Why??? You’ll be raising funds to make a difference in the lives of young people on their Christian journey and have fun bidding on items in the process. Go to biddingforgood.com/pumcyouth or find links at pumc.org. Thanks for your support.

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PUMC Youth’s Summer Adventures

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Disciple Bible Study Ken Loudenback, Associate Director, kloudenback@pumc.org

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UMC 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 with a new round of 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, “the red book.”

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 Serving the Children of Plainfield

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 Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@pumc.org or 317.839.2319, ext. 226.

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Worship Arts

Michael Pettry, Director, mpettry@pumc.org

Pipe Organ Campaign Wrap-Up

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s PUMC’s pipe organ restoration project draws to a close, we are afforded the opportunity to acknowledge a great number of people who made it all possible. At the fore, however, is an understanding that everything we do – praying, volunteering, musicmaking, dancing, parenting – is done for the glory of God. Indeed, the music that will emanate from our pipe organ will inspire our spirits, elevate our minds, entertain our souls, build and bridge our community, and advance our understanding of God’s power through art.

The entire cost of the pipe organ restoration project was covered through donations from individuals who gave “above and beyond” their pledged amounts for the Basic Ministry Budget of the church. Slightly more than $581,000 was raised through gifts from 186 families, and the median gift to the pipe organ campaign was $500. To each person who made such a thoughtful gift to the cause, thank you!

Watch the September Circuit Rider for an announcement about a new PUMC concert series.

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Pipe Organ Dedication

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lead congregational singing. Of he pipe organ was dedicated to the glory of God on Sunday, course, the instrument boasts such impressive ranges (high to low July 31, 2016, during worship. In pitches), breadth the works for of volumes more than 10 Eternal God, whom the years, PUMC’s generations have worshiped through (powerfully loud pipe organ was the gift of music, accept our praise to to sensitively soft), and what you in the sound of this instrument, refurbished which we consecrate in your name a color palate and expanded and to your glory. Grant that its it features! I to ensure its believe, however, continued service music may be a blessing to all who through worship, worship here, and that they may be that its truly consecrated to you, whose sound has special trait is the weddings, gone out through all the earth and gift of uniting funerals, whose words to the end of the world.

100, 200, 400 concerts, and Let our music be so joined to your followers in song. beyond for holy Word that your glory may One voice. One generations to surround us and empower us for body. Together in come. the service to which you call us in praise.

What’s so the world; through Jesus Christ our Matthew Lord. special about 18:20 reminds the pipe organ Amen us that “where though? Isn’t it two or three are gathered in my just an instrument? name, I am there among them.”

That’s right on so many levels.

Hans Christian Andersen said It is just an instrument, indeed.

“Where words fail, music speaks.”

The actual pipe organ itself is a In the setting of communal sacred remarkable feat of engineering worship, perhaps the marriage of and artistry no doubt, but the Scripture and music elevates to a still larger significance of the new realm what we, as earth-bound instrument exists in its ability to dwellers struggle to express.

Adult Choir Fall Schedule

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he Adult Choir’s first rehearsal this fall is on Thursday, September 8, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Whether you are a long-time singer or you are exploring the idea of trying the Adult Choir for the first time, we hope you will sing with us this fall! The first Sunday we sing in worship is September 11, 2016. To be a part of the Choir, show-up at the rehearsal and we will get you the needed music, or for more information email Director of Music Michael Pettry mpettry@pumc.org.

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Handbell Choir News Oma Buckner, Director, obuckner@pumc.org

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he Handbell Choirs resume rehearsals for the upcoming season on Monday, August 15.

If you have been playing in the Handbell Choirs your music has been an absolute blessing. If you would like to play in one of the choirs let me introduce you to them: The Joy Bell Choir meets from 4:30-5:15 p.m. This is an entry level choir for musicians who have a little or no background in handbells or instrumental or choral

music. We can help you get started and begin making beautiful music.

The Praise Bell Choir meets from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and this is a choir for intermediate to early advanced musicians.

The Chancel Bell Choir meets from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and is an advanced choir.

If you would like more information and to find out how you may fit in the bell ministry, please notify Oma Buckner at obuckner@pumc.org.

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Youth Worship

Contemporary Worship for Young Adults

Sunday Mornings * 9:45 a.m. * Grade 6 - 12 Upstairs in room 200

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Mission News

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

Imagine No Malaria

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ne of the dreaded diseases of this age is malaria, carried by mosquitoes and spread to persons of all ages. Unlike many other diseases that are awaiting a cure, malaria was eliminated in the U.S. in the 1950s. However, in SubSaharan Africa, malaria continues to kill a child every 2 minutes.

The Imagine No Malaria campaign of The United Methodist Church seeks to stamp out malaria world-wide with education about controlling the spread of this disease; distribution of bed nets for sleeping; as well as teaching ways to control mosquito population.

On Sunday, August 7 and 14, the PUMC Mission Work Area will have a display in the lobby area to receive your donations. Each $10 donation provides one bed net.

Several persons can sleep under

each net and be protected from the mosquitoes hovering around them. It is amazing to think that a donation of ten, twenty, or fifty dollars can save the lives of 5-25 persons. What a wonderful investment in the health of persons who need this protection!

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You Are Invited!

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he week of October 16 – 22, a group of PUMC volunteers will once again travel to Henderson Settlement for a mission work trip.

This will be a beautiful time of year to enjoy the fall colors while at the same time helping those less fortunate who live in the Appalachia community. If you’ve ever thought you might like to see beautiful mountains, enjoy camaraderie with other Christians, and help those less fortunate, join this mission work team!

Various work opportunities abound; you don’t need special skills, just a willingness to share your Christian love for others through action.

If you would like more information without obligation, please contact Ken Loundenback at 317.839.2319 or kloudenback@ pumc.org, or Don Sanders at 317.340.5188.

Campbell’s Labels for Education & Box Tops for Education

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he “Campbell’s Labels for Education” program, which benefits many schools and mission projects, will be ending some time in 2017. If you collect any such labels in the next few months, please send promptly to the intended recipients so that the school or mission will still benefit from the support.

However, “Box Tops for Education” continues, so keep trimming them from cereal and baking mix boxes, etc. to place in the collection basket at PUMC. These will continue to help schools “purchase” equipment and other necessary supplies. Find a complete list of participating products at boxtops4education.com.

Thanks to all who do this regularly!

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CROP Walk

Trimble assigned as new Indiana Conference Bishop

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n July 16, 2016, the Committee on Episcopacy of the North Central Jurisdiction announced the assignment of Bishop Julius C. Trimble to the Indiana Episcopal Area Saturday. Bishop Trimble will begin his service Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Trimble will succeed Bishop Michael J. Coyner who has served the Indiana Conference for the past 12 years and will retire Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Trimble previously served as the resident bishop of the Iowa Area for the past eight years.

Married to Racelder GrandberryTrimble, a professional counselor and graduate of Methodist Theological School of Ohio. They are the parents of three adult children: Cameron, Candiace, and Julius Thomas.

Bishop Trimble has preached throughout the United States and in lthough the days are warm Africa.

He is the recipient of numerous now, fall will arrive with awards, including the Bishop James S. cooler days, leading to winter Thomas Leadership Award presented with really cold ones. Each fall by the Methodist Federation for Social the Plainfield Church Federation Action of East Ohio. He was awarded collects new, or gently used, coats for children and adults to help them the Iowa MFSA Social Action Award in June 2015. be warm as the weather changes.

Start now to gather coats, hats, His mission statement is: “To gloves and scarves. Watch for more encourage all people with the love of details in the coming weeks about Jesus Christ to rise to their highest where to make these donations. potential.�

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Indianapolis Pastor Elected Bishop

He continued, “It wasn’t popular for white churches in 1968 to invite little black boys to be a part of their n July 13, 2016, the Rev. Dr. congregation.” Beard went on to say Frank Beard, Sr. Pastor of that is was the investment of time, Castleton United Methodist Church in love, and attention given by members Indianapolis, was elected to be a bishop of that congregation that allowed him in The United Methodist Church. to come to know the Lord and one Beard was elected, from a pool of day serve him by preaching the Good 17 candidates, on the 6th ballot by News. Beard’s story is a testimony to the 184 delegates to North Central the power of investing in the lives of Jurisdictional children and inviting youth of all ages Conference. He was to events such as VBS and camp. presented to the A graduate of Asbury Theological conference by Dr. Seminary in Wilmore, Ky, he was Maggie Jackson ordained a deacon in 1982 and an of the East Ohio Elder in 1985; and has served in Conference and many different ministry settings North Central ranging from small to large churches, Jurisdictional as well as having served as district Committee on the superintendent of the former Kokomo Episcopacy Chairperson. and North Central Districts of the “In 1968, I was a little snotty-nosed Indiana Conference for eight years kid playing around a United Methodist prior to his appointment to Castleton Church and a layman by the name of UMC in July 2012. Bishop Beard will George Bennet invited me to church serve the Illinois Great Rivers Episcopal for cookies and Kool-aid and to Area starting September 1, 2016.

Vacation Bible School,” said Beard.

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A Day at the Fair

Marge Welker, PUMC Member

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ugust can be a sad month when one realizes summer is over. But now is the time to look towards fall and start thinking about the Indiana State Fair!! This year it is August 5-21. Can’t you just smell the food and remember the taste of hot dogs, roasted corn on the cob, elephant ears, and cotton candy?

I began working for the Indiana State Board of Health in 1966.

The dental health unit was an RV that had a dental chair, and all the supplies needed for a doctor to examine the teeth of little children.

Dr. Mollenkoph and I would go to the fair in the dental unit and he would examine children’s teeth for free. I wrote out cards for the parents explaining to their own dentist what the doctor had found. I also blew up balloons and put them on sticks for the children. I suppose I blew up thousands of balloons in the years I worked for the State Board of Health. (I had a machine to help me, of course!) Looking out of the unit I could see people of all walks of life laughing and eating as they walked from exhibit to exhibit.

Let us remember the memories of past years’ fairs and look forward to this year’s. Thank you God for August.

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Because God Gives, We Give. Thank You for Your Generosity! renda Barnett, PUMC Financial Administrator, reports the following giving in May-June 2016, to ministry and mission beyond the Basic Ministry Budget. Give easily and safely online any time at pumc.org. Thank you for your generosity!

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• Family Assistance Fund (direct aid to local families in need): $1,670.00 • Family Promise (ministry with homeless families): $10.00 • Madina Village School, Sierra Leone: $1,040.00 • Madina Village Sewing Machines:

$810.00

• Music Ministry: $855.00 • Youth Ministry: $340.00 • Henderson Settlement (UM Mission in Appalachia):

$310.00

• PUMC Homeless Outreach:

$750.00

• Food Drive for Local Pantries: $1.319.00 • Africa University: $100.00 • PUMC Memorial Gifts: $890.00 • Total Giving in May-Jun 2016, beyond the Basic Ministry Budget:

$8,094.00

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Finance Committee Update John Baer, Committee Chair, finance@pumc.org

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e’re half way through this amazing year and God’s work is going on with a fury at PUMC. Your faithful giving to the ministry of the church makes this possible. We’ve been urging you to be consistent in your giving so we can count on funding all these good works and you’ve been responding. In June, giving was $90,595 or $2,197 more than budget (which is the same as pledges and anticipated giving). This has put our year-to-date giving at $518,880 or $11,511 less than budget. Because we are still behind budget (pledges and anticipated giving) on giving, programs and operations are trying to keep costs down. All major expense categories are spending less than budgeted year-to-date.

We all look forward to hearing our new organ and it will happen…soon!

All pledged funds have been collected to pay off the remaining $70,000 final payment on the organ, but your support to provide special music programs is always appreciated.

Also newsworthy is our efforts at paying off our mortgage early to provide extra funds for needed ministry and other concerns around the church. To this end, we have received a generous offer. A congregation family has pledged to pay half the $18,629 balance remaining on the mortgage if others will pledge to pay the remaining half. We can do this!

This will free up cash and eliminate the last of the church debt which is not scheduled to be paid off until near the end of the year. To make your gift to the retirement of the mortgage, please contact Brenda Barnett, Financial Administrator, in the church office at 317.839.2319. This is a day to celebrate. Glory to God! PUMC counts on your faithful and consistent giving to do God’s work.

Thank you!

If you have questions, feel free to drop me a note or email me at finance@pumc.org.

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Encore Senior Ministry Sue Hylton, sue.hylton@pumc.org

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ncore Senior Ministry has been on the go over the first half of this year. Just since January, the ministry has….

• met to see where people would like to go and what they would like to do; • enjoyed a pitch-in where we could have pictures taken for the very first in-house church directory; • went out to eat at Hokkaidos, The Coachman, Stacks, Chicago’s Pizza; • visited the Last Supper Museum and had special Communion Service with Rev. Ron Mercer followed by lunch at well-known Stories Restaurant; • hosted May Tea which benefitted our friends at Sheltering Wings; • visited T. C. Steele’s home and studio; • visited the Indiana History Center in Indianapolis with lunch at Shapiros; • enjoyed lunch at the Beehive Restaurant and then visited The Gallery on the Square in Danville.

Sandwiched in between these activities have been visits to Cumberland Trace to share time with some of the residents there. Short services with Rev. Ken Loudenback and the youth’s More than Conquerors group helped keep people connected with PUMC. Wow…and to think there is more yet to come!

Many have found through Encore a new niche in being part of a small group, attending church regularly, and serving in new ways. We hope you will consider joining in the activities and getting acquainted with Encore and the people who make it a great place to be.

Stop by the Encore Desk which is in the main lobby, call Sue Hylton (317.839.2946), and be sure to read the Worship Folder and Circuit Rider to see what is happening with this delightful group! You will be glad you gave Encore a try and Encore will be glad to welcome you!

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Notes to the Congregation Dear PUMC Family, Many of you have prayed for my successful surgery and recovery and said so in many greeting cards. Others have brought food or visited. Some have stepped up to take over responsibilities.

Thanks for going the extra mile for me.

The ministers’ visits and prayers at the hospital and rehab facility were greatly appreciated.

We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and condolences at the passing of Russ’ mom. Also a special thank you to Carol Kersey for the lovely prayer blanket.

Bless you all, Russ & Sandy Combs Plainfield UMC, Thank you. Your generous support and continued prayers are true blessings to our student ministry! And thank you for the overnight accommodations before our mission trips!

Every prayer, thought, or good wish lifted to God on my behalf, I claimed and our good and gracious God has been God’s Peace and Love be with you faithful to answer those prayers in His time and way. I am convinced I am doing always. as well as I am due to your prayers and Pastor Glen Robyne His response. Bless you!

The Wesley Foundation Purdue University Gratefully, Lou Sullenger Dear Plainfield UMC Family, Dear PUMC Staff, I want to thank you very much for the “coffee basket.” Such a Words can’t express our gratitude for great gift to send me off into retirement. your thoughts and prayers during this time. We were both overwhelmed by you PUMC means a lot to me and your thinking of me shows what a wonderful gifts of prayer blankets and please know that we have already felt the prayers said church it is. over these blankets.

Love, We know that Cris, myself, and our Janet Chrispell family are not alone during this battle with cancer. With all of you and your Thank you for the beautiful cut flowers prayers – we are stronger each day. And and prayers! The love showed to us with God on our side – this will not touched our hearts. Church family is defeat any of us. everything!

Love, Kevin, Julie, Brenden, Natalie, Karlee, & Carissa Macy Many thanks to all who have supported our family in so many ways following the loss of our dear Ted. It certainly has afforded us much comfort and strength.

Bonnie Elmore & family

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God Bless, Cris and Lynn Shortt

Calendar of Events PUMC’s August 2016 Calendar of Events can be found at http://pumc.link/calendar.

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In the Hospital this Past Month • Dolly Hilligoss • Brenda Barnett • Brittney Sease & son Trevor

• Les Taber • Kathryn Turner

Love & Sympathy • Tom Iles and family on the death of his sister.

Congratulations • Derek and Brittany Sease on the birth of their son Trevor.

• Jake & Tara Wiltrout on the birth of their second daughter Annette “Annie” Rae Wiltrout. Annie is Tom & Zoe’s fourth grandchild.

In Our Prayers Prayer Blanket Ministry

• Cristina Robinson from Debi Kinnamon and Jim Edmondson with prayers for peace and hope.

• Russ and Sandy Combs from Carol Kersey with prayers for comfort and peace.

• Kim from Joy and Rich Phillip with prayers of strength and comfort.

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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

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August 2016 Plainfield United Methodist Church 600 Simmons Street Plainfield, IN 46168