We are so glad to welcome you to worship this morning!
WORSHIP TIMES
CLASSIC WORSHIP: Sundays at 8:45 & 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. NEWDAY PRAISE WORSHIP: Sundays at 8:45 & 10:00 a.m. in the Worship Annex. YOUTH WORSHIP: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in room 200. PREACHING CHAPEL: Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
CONNECT
Thank you for spending time at Plainfield United Methodist Church today! We hope that you enjoy worship and are able to experience God’s presence in this place. Please stop by the Welcome Center in the South lobby to talk with a PUMC member, learn more about PUMC, and receive a free gift.
COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS
In the North lobby, you’ll find great coffee, refreshments and a place to chat and meet people. Please make yourself at home.
PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
The children’s programs of PUMC are well supervised and offer warm, caring, and fun atmospheres.
INFANT AND TODDLERS: Care is provided in room 15 from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. every Sunday. THREE – PRE-K AGED CHILDREN: Sunday school is at 10:00 a.m. in room 20. CHILDREN GRADES K-5: “Bible Explorers” begins at 10:00 in the south hallway. Classrooms
are marked. Children may begin arriving 9:45 a.m. in room 107, the Gathering Place, for worship and music before class.
During all worship services in the sanctuary, activity bags for children are available from the ushers.
STUDENT MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Middle and High School students will find a worship experience led by Youth Pastor Bob Preusch and the student worship team at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday upstairs in room 200.
ADULT SMALL GROUP LIFE
Learn more about the many adult small groups at PUMC by picking up a brochure from the information rack in the south lobby.
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT
Stephen Ministers are church members trained to be confidential, listening, prayerful encouragers to anyone needing extra support for life’s challenges. Please contact a Stephen Minister by phoning the church office.
WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
PUMC offers weekday children’s programs for ages 12 months—age 5. All day care also available from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please email Director Sigrid Schuld at sschuld@pumc.org.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
For children in Grades K-5 from 6:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. For more information, email Director Carissa Wooden at cwooden@pumc.org.
CONTACT US
600 Simmons Street, Plainfield IN 46168 PUMC.ORG | 317.839.2319 | pumc@pumc.org
MARCH 25, 2018 CLASSIC WORSHIP | 8:45 & 10:00 A.M. PREACHING CHAPEL | 11:15 A.M.
WHEN YOU REACH THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN, LOOK UP. JOHN 12:12-19 REV. BOB PREUSCH
Asked about the formative experiences of spiritual life many people will point to a “mountain top” moment… that instant when their questions had answers, and they felt connected: emotionally, intellectually, and physically in tune with the Holy Spirit. For the original disciples entering Jerusalem with Jesus on that original Palm Sunday must have been a mountain top moment. Walking with Jesus through large crowds of followers shouting in faithful celebration; it had to give them chills. We know a lot more was to follow later on, but reflecting on all this in real time, John wrote in the Gospel that the disciples didn’t understand these things at first. In that Palm Sunday moment, yes it was profound, but the disciples had not yet seen the whole story unfold, the picture was not complete. In what ways does our spiritual journey follow a similar pattern of both mountain top views and smaller glimpses, unfolding bit by bit into a growing understanding of Jesus, and of God’s Kingdom?
CLASSIC WORSHIP NOTES Processing, palms, and praises. These elements of Palm Sunday worship, which we incorporate each year, come from sacred Scripture itself. In the story of Jesus Christ’s triumphant procession into Jerusalem, as relayed in John 12:12-19, we learn that the crowds of people who had traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover heard that Jesus was also coming to celebrate the feast. They greeted him with palm branches, praising him with these words: “Hosanna! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the king of Israel!” And so we celebrate with processing, with palms, and with praises. We praise God with the opening Hymn of Praise, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” (UMC #280). We also praise him with the hymn concertato, “Come, Thou Almighty King,” which features a collaboration between the Chancel Choir, Chancel Bells, and YOU! Please follow along in your hymnals (UMC #61) and join the ensembles on the last verse. (Words will also be projected at the right time to chime in.) We conclude by praising God with, “Lead On, O King Eternal” (UMC #580). When American composer Carson Cooman (b. 1982) composed his, “Fanfare,” in 2004, he completed his 317th piece (Opus 317). See if you can hear all four trumpets from our organ: the three on the front organ and the antiphonal organ’s trumpet enchimade, which are the horizontal trumpets on the back organ. In the fourteen years since Cooman wrote this piece, he has composed at least 900 more, and you can learn about all 1273 of them here at his website: https://carsoncooman.com/music/.
A TIME TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
J. Wayne Kerr
* WELCOME & GREETING * HYMN OF PRAISE 280
All Glory, Laud, and Honor * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is God’s only Son who takes away the sin of the world. People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is the Lamb of God who suffers for our sake. People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is the Prince of Peace who reconciles all humanity to God. People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is Jesus Christ -- Redeemer, Lord, and King. All: Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! ANTHEM Come, Thou Almighty King arr. Victor C. Johnson
Chancel Choir and Chancel Bells Hymn concertato with congregation
SCRIPTURE Red Pew Bible 875 John 12:12-19 MESSAGE
When You Reach the Top of the Mountain, Look Up ANTHEM The Old Rugged Cross
Rev. Bob Preusch Chancel Choir, a capella
TIME FOR PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER 895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
GIVING
OFFERTORY
The Old Rugged Cross
Because God gives, we give. Thank you for your generosity.
Chancel Choir
PRAYER OF DEDICATION * HYMN FOR PARTING 580
Lead On, O King Eternal
* DISMISSAL & BLESSING * POSTLUDE “Fanfare,” Op. 317 (*) asterisk indicates time for persons, who are able, to stand.
Carson Cooman
GOOD FRIDAY YOUTH VIGIL, EASTER OFFERING FOR FAMILIES MARCH 30, 7 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 (200 & 201) for this Holy Week experience.
COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP You are invited to the Plainfield Community Good Friday Worship on Friday, March 30, noon, at the Plainfield Friends Meeting (105 S. East St., Plainfield, IN 46168). This worship is sponsored by the Plainfield Federation of Churches, in which PUMC participates. The offering received at this worship will support the Federation’s program, Weekly Religious Education, a faith formation experience for Plainfield fourth graders.
LAST SATURDAY LUNCH You are invited on Saturday, March 31, for a nourishing lunch and some great fellowship. Lunch is provided by members of PUMC. This is a free meal to all the community served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Clayton Hall. Please enter through Door 14.
On Easter Sunday a special offering will be received in worship for outreach to families in crisis in Plainfield and the surrounding areas. There are many children and their families living nearby who face extreme challenges in housing, food, clothing, and medical care. Your generous gifts will allow PUMC to minister to these families and their special needs. There are three easy ways to give; an envelope in the Easter Sunday worship folder, write a check at any time to PUMC and mark it “Easter Offering, ” or give online by going to pumcgives.to/Families.
MARCH 11 PUMC CHURCH CONFERENCE REPORT On Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. in the PUMC Sanctuar y, PUMC held a Special Called Church Conference to consider approving a capital campaign to fund needed building maintenance, upgrades, and renovations. The motion was passed by PUMC church members by a vote of 69 to 15. Please find minutes from this meeting, the full motion and supporting documents, and a prayer guiding PUMC forward at pumc.org. Hard copies are available in the church office. Please use the prayer daily as PUMC launches this improvement initiative, Transforming for Tomorrow. And be in touch with pastors through the church office with questions.
HOLY THURSDAY
MARCH 29 AT 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CLASSIC WORSHIP
EASTER CELEBRATION
APRIL 1 AT 8:45 & 10:00 A.M. SANCTUARY NEWDAY PRAISE WORSHIP
EASTER CELEBRATION
APRIL 1 AT 8:45 & 10:00 A.M. WORSHIP ANNEX
what s next ?
John 20:1-18 Sunday, April 1 Classic Worship
Open It: What is one dark moment of your life that ended happily? Explore It: What did Peter discover when he arrived at the tomb? (20:6-7) Get It: If you had been either Mary, Peter, or John, what thoughts would have run through your mind when you discovered the empty tomb? Apply It: What does Jesus’ new life from the dead and his continuing life mean to you?
CALENDAR | MAR 25 - 31 SUNDAY
Worship Disciple 1 Fast Track with Ken Loudenback
MONDAY
Homeless Ministry Food Prep Homeless Ministry Food Delivery Joyful Praise Bell Choir Rehearsal Chancel Bell Choir Rehearsal Lenten Small Group with Kathy Perry Threshold Singers of Hendricks County
See page 2 1:00 p • L 12:00 p • Ki 5:00 p • O 6:00 p • B 7:00 p • B 7:00 p • L 7:00 p • M
TUESDAY
Tuesday Morning Prayer Group Church Historians Meeting Missions Committee Meeting Disciple 2 Fast Track with Kathy Perry Hou Koda District Membership Team Meeting
WEDNESDAY
Knit For Kids Mission Project More Than Conquerors Connection Point H.S. Youth Bible Study GriefShare Support Meeting
8:30 a • K 1:30 p • Y 7:00 p • K 7:00 p • L 7:00 p • CH 1:30 p • K 3:00 p • 200 6:00 p • O 6:00 p • K
THURSDAY
Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer UMW Reading Group Maundy Thursday Worship
FRIDAY
Friday Morning Bible Study Golden Girls Good Friday Vigil
SATURDAY
Kairos Team Meeting Mission Sewing Group Last Saturday Lunch
9:00 a • K 1:30 p • L 7:00 p • S 9:45 a • K 2:00 p • CH 7:00 p • 200 8:30 a • 205 9:00 a • K 11:30 a • CH
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING
PRAISE & PRAYER
MARCH 18, 2018: YTD CONTRIBUTIONS: PRIOR YTD CONTRIBUTIONS: ONLINE GIVING FOR FEBRUARY
$12,464 $279,462 $235,189 $21,943
GIVING: EXPENSES: GIVING-EXPENSE BALANCE: 2 MONTH’S “BUDGET”:
$227,561 $179,274 $48,288 $174,245
2018 YTD BASIC MINISTRY BUDGET THRU FEB.
ATTENDANCE
MARCH 18, 2018: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK:
386 453 32
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Known in the hospital this week: Jim Ward Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blanket for: Lori Childress from Plainfield United Methodist Church with prayers for health and healing. The flowers on the platform this morning are from Carol Kersey, in memory of Kenneth Kersey. The flowers on the platform last Sunday were from Mary Bazan and Lori Sargent, in memory of Fred Sargent. Our love & sympathy are shared with: with the family of Tom Highsmith on his death. In thanksgiving for Michael Pettry’s ministry as PUMC Director of Music, gifts may be made to the “PUMC Music Guild” to support music ministry expenses incurred beyond the Basic Ministry Budget. Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Frank Davis, Russ & Sandy Combs, Martha Roath, Betty Denton, Sara Thrasher, Chuck & Jan Farnsley, Tamara Miller, Mary Anne Hamilton, Greg Hole, Jim Rodarmel, Joe Bennett, Larry Rudy, Tim Hansen, Leanne Tam, Mark Preis, Mike McFarling, John Bizeau, Kevin Gray, Brooks Wagler, Gerald Rhodes, Lance Burris, Orville Stenger, Todd Sprinkle, Clint Groeschen, Mike & Laurie Rohrer, Steve & Karen Best Liturgists: 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Tony Perona Bree Dunscombe
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Kathy Everman 10:00 a.m. Antha McKinney
PUMC STAFF: Charlie Wilfong Elizabeth Gilbert Ken Loudenback Bob Preusch Jacob Wolverton Jaime Carini Lynn Blosser Brent Miller Eiric Shriner Brenda Barnett Sigrid Schuld Carissa Wooden Steve Manning Bonnie Walden Brooks Wagler
Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor Pastor of Youth Ministries NewDay Praise Worship Leader Interim Director of Music Bell Choir Director Office Manager Communications Financial Administrator Weekday Children’s Director Kids Connection Director Facility Manager Custodian/Housekeeper Night Custodian
Contact staff members through the church office at 317.839.2319 or by email. (first initial, last name@pumc.org)
The deadline to have information included in this weekly folder is Tuesday, 9 a.m. Please deliver to the church office or to eshriner@pumc.org.