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BOOT Camp Vacation Bible School June 12-15: Grades K - 5: 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Plainfield United Methodist Church 600 Simmons Street ¡ Plainfield, IN 46168

Register today at pumc.org

For more information, please call 317.839.2319

A LETTER FROM PASTOR CHARLIE VBS and our ‘One Thing’ It’s coming! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is right around the corner-June 12-15, 5:00-8:00 p.m. for Kindergarten through Grade 5.

It will be a fun time. This year’s theme, The Armor of God Boot Camp, is an invitation to all to join the Lord’s Army. Are you serving Christ (the Commander-in-Chief) or are you a prisoner of war of the enemy? Register your Recruits (students) online at pumc.org. You can also serve as a Drill Sergeant (volunteer) and register online, too.

Find the VBS article in this Circuit Rider to learn more.

Join the Lord’s Army!

PUMC staff will work hard to create and post a social media blast and other digital outreach to invite, inform, and involve the community at large in this quality, fun event. All of the client families in our Weekday Children’s Ministries will also receive an invitation-- Play ‘N Share, 1

Preschool, Stay ‘N Play, and Kids Connection.

I lift up VBS because it’s fun and because we have identified our “One Thing” as “Serving the Children of Plainfield”.

Our “One Thing” is “Serving the Children of Plainfield” “One Thing” is shorthand for the Vision-- the future. And it’s not everything we do, but it is PUMC’s “one specific, concrete, major, missional objective in the community”. In other words, Serving the Children of Plainfield will be the one place and way that we help in the community with such power, focus, excellence, and effectiveness that the love of Jesus comes to be clearly revealed through our help.

It will be the way PUMC is known to be the best church for the community.

We are growing toward and living into this vision of the future. And this summer’s VBS will be one way we will Serve the pumc.org

Children of Plainfield. Our VBS is designed to be a community event rather than solely for the benefit of PUMC families. There will be much publicity. It will be the kind of event you will want to invite people to attend because of the hospitality, the fun, and the quality of the event itself. VBS would be a great introduction to PUMC for those who have not yet attended.

And, as we’ve mentioned before, bringing friends along with you as you attend and volunteer is more effective than issuing an invitation.

Matthew 19:14.

Matthew 19:14 has been a part of my daily prayers for a long time now. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”

Join the Lord’s Army and help with VBS. Regardless your circumstance, you can pray, make donations in cash or kind, volunteer, bring others, and more.

It can be life-changing for everyone involved, not just the children.

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

Shalom,

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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 1 Newday Pastor’s Letter 3 2017 PUMC Fish Fry 4 Children’s Ministry 5 2017 Confirmation Class 7 Worship Arts 11 Mission News 14 Staff News 15 Giving Report 16 Letter from the Bishop 17 Church Council Report 19 My Pet Rock 20 Notes to the Congregation 21

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A LETTER FROM PASTOR ELIZABETH Church Is… The word “church” holds different meanings for different people. Some would finish the sentence, “Church is...” with descriptions of a building or an organization. Some would talk about the services and programs that a congregation provides. Some would talk about worship, or about the feelings they associate with the ‘church.’ And some would nostalgically

recall the faith experiences of their childhood.

In NewDay Praise Worship, worshipers were asked to complete the sentence:

Church is…..

Responses were thoughtful, insightful, heartwarming, and encouraging and included, among others: • Refreshing • A safe place • Revealing • Family 3

• My battery charger • Inspiration • Where hope, peace, and acceptance wrap around each of us • My anchor • A fun place!

When the Bible talks about the ‘church,’ it usually uses the phrase the “body of Christ” suggesting that the church is not just a place, an activity, or a feeling, but is in fact something that is vibrant, alive, growing, moving, and impacting its members and the world at large. In a physical body, each part is important. And so it is in the church, the body of Christ. Without each one present, the church is less than God designed it to be. With each of us, the body has all it needs to be Christ present in the world.

In NewDay Praise Worship we celebrate every week the God that brings us together, the love of Jesus present among us, and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit working in and through each person present as we gather, worship, and serve as the body of Christ. pumc.org

We’ve recently added seating in the Worship Annex – including additional soft seating - to accommodate your friends and family. The coffee is good and the people are warm and welcoming. We think they will have a great time here.

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,

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 on 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.

PUMC Welcomes New There are many perks for those Members who serve each year, and this On Sunday, May 7, PUMC welcomed year is no exception. You want the following new members and to check the sign-up sheets early celebrated the baptism of Jaelynne so you get your favorite spot on White: the main serving line, hosting, Michelle Ailes and husband, drive-through, frying fish, making Rev. Steve Ailes desserts, or whichever position you Adam and Lyra Baitis; prefer. and children Maya, Bryn, and Faye For anyone new to PUMC and Rebecca Blackwelder; wishing to become more involved, and children Gracen and M.J. this is one of the best opportunities Beth Bradford and Vickie White; to start. And invite a friend! It’s and daughter Jaelynne White one of PUMC’s greatest outreach Lori Collins and Mary Bazan events each year!

Tony and Barb Doster Terry and Judy Kleiser Todd Sprinkle, First Chair Sid Paradee Jane Iles, Second Chair Sandy Schultz Rich Philip, Third Chair Ken and Marge Woods fishfry@pumc.org Serving the Children of Plainfield

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

Bible Explorer Sunday School Volunteers!

BOOT Camp Vacation Bible School June 12-15. 5-8 p.m. for Kindergarten- Grade 5.

Register today! Please visit www. pumc.org to register your student and to volunteer!

It’s war out there, and BOOT Camp is a call to arms to join the Lord’s Army. There is no middle ground. You’re either a soldier of Christ (the Commander-in Chief), or a POW of the enemy! At BOOT Camp, recruits will learn to battle sin, equip themselves for daily battle, and how to march against the darkness with the Gospel, advancing on the enemy and helping to claim territory for the name of Christ! Recruits are training to be warriors for God! Please contact Children’s Ministry Director Amanda Norton at anorton@pumc.org with questions or for more information on how you can be a part of this highenergy, impactful and fun week!

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In order to make Sunday school an effective part of building a strong foundation of faith for all students, we need you! We have opportunities in all areas of the program in which you might serve: • Infant -Toddler Room • 3’s-PreK, • Bible Explorers Kindergarten- Grade 5.

We need people to serve both during the summer months, and for the 2017-2018 school year!

Please contact Children’s Ministry Director Amanda Norton at anorton@pumc.org to get involved and change a life!

Summer Musical Children of all ages are invited to participate in PUMC’s Children’s Summer Musical! Learn new songs, make friends and share God’s message through skits and music. Be on the lookout for more information to come as times and dates are to be determined! Contact Amanda Norton at anorton@pumc. org with questions. pumc.org

BOOT Camp

Vacation Bible School June 12-15

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

5:00-8:00 p.m.

Grades K-5

Contact Amanda Norton at anorton@pumc.org with questions or to volunteer.

Register online at pumc.org

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2017 On Confirmation Sunday we are often reminded of the seeds of faith that have been planted in our young students as they come forward to be Baptized or Confirmed. We sometimes forget that Confirmation is not graduation, and Baptism is rarely if ever our first or last act of faith.

It is perhaps easier for us to see children as the ones with a lot to learn, and we expect to see the tangible results of their learning and maturing in the form of good grades and expanding skills. However, seeds of faith are planted in all of us, seeds needing nurture and intended to grow strong and blossom over a lifetime.

On Sunday, May 21, Plainfield UMC confirmed eleven young people in their faith and received them as members of Plainfield United Methodist Church. We give God the glory for the seeds of faith he has planted in each of these students and join God in encouraging their growth in the years ahead.

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Nate Barcus

Son of Lauren Barcus Grandson of John & Marilyn Barcus Lynn Blosser was Nate’s mentor.

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

Elizabeth Brandenberg

Daughter of Lori & David Brandenberg Don Meyer was Elizabeth’s mentor.

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”

- Philippians 4:4-5 (NIV)

Owen Fossmeyer

Son of Crystal & Neal Fossmeyer Doug Morris was Owen’s mentor. “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” - Romans 3:23 (NIV)

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Zach Fossmeyer

Son of Crystal & Neal Fossmeyer Jerry Rhodes was Zach’s mentor.

“And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.”

- 1 John 3:23 (NIV)

Annalise Kirchoff

Daughter of Tina & Matthew Kirchoff Laura Hossler was Annalise’s mentor.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” - Luke 12:34 (NIV)

Jalen David Larkey

Son of Pam & Lance Larkey Bob Preusch was Jalen’s mentor.

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

Elyssa Renee Mount

Daughter of Rebecca & Robert Mount Sandy Bennett was Elyssa’s mentor.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” - John 15:5 (NIV)

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Alexis Lynn Nichols

Daughter of Tamara Jones Great-Granddaughter of Dixie Schmidlin Tim Hansen was Alexis’ mentor.

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

- Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Kate Simek

Daughter of Jamie & Michael Simek Sarah Hancock was Kate’s mentor.

“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.”

- Psalms 46:5 (NIV)

Cole Smith

Son of Dana & Roger Smith Brother to Shelbie & Baylee Smith Bob Preusch was Cole’s mentor.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Mary Claire Tetrick

Daughter of Traci Tetrick Daughter of Matt Tetrick Jaime Simek was Mary Claire’s mentor.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

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Worship Arts

Michael Pettry, Director, mpettry@pumc.org

A Very Busy May The month of May at PUMC was a half decades on the PUMC staff full of milestones in PUMC’s music including directing the children’s ministry – a special word of thanks choir, the bell choirs – which have to each person who volunteered, expanded to include 3 ensembles donated financially, and spread – and guiding our faith journey, as word of the well. Thank you, Events like the May Organ goings-on with Oma! Celebration Concert are not funded those in the We are elated through the general church operating community. to announce budget. Thank you for your support of We celebrated Lynn Blosser programs like this by donating to the Oma Buckner’s has been hired “Music Guild.” Simply note donations 24 years of effective June 1 to that fund with “Music Guild” in service to the as the incoming the memo line. church with a Director of Bell retirement fete Choirs. Lynn on Sunday, May 21. Oma served has served in musical capacities in many capacities over two and at various churches, and brings to 11

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PUMC a solid musical foundation and a Christ-like gift for service.

Lynn’s email address is lblosser@ pumc.org.

As part of our completing the pipe organ restoration project, we are inviting back to the organ bench all former PUMC organists to play for Sunday morning worship. Vince Carr served as organist at PUMC in the early 2000’s while a student at Indiana University and went on to receive his Master’s from Yale. To mark the completion of the pipe organ, Vince played music for Classic worship on May 21, 2017, and will begin as full-time music faculty at IU this fall – a tremendous honor for Vince!

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Thank You: Pipe Organ Celebration Were you there? It seems nearly everyone was present in the overflow crowd of 550 people to attend the Sunday, May 7, Pipe Organ Celebration Concert with organist Ken Cowan. As part of the PUMC Concert Series we launched last fall, this performance wow’d the audience with Ken’s summoning such dynamic musical colors from the pipe organ, his enchanting and entertaining commentary, and the barn-burning encore featuring only his feet.

The Celebration Concert was recorded by the organ builder and will be available in mid-summer.

Watch the Circuit Rider for more information.

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Save the Date: Upcoming concerts on the PUMC Concert Series include: • Organ Concert & Friends Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m.

(Fish Fry Saturday) • The Great Organ Spook-tacular Saturday, October 28, 6 p.m.

All events on the PUMC Concert Series are offered free of charge to PUMC and the community.

Bishop Julius C. Trimble and PUMC Senior Pastor Charlie Wilfong at the May 7 Pipe Organ Celebration Concert.

Bishop Blesses PUMC, Pipe Organ, & Celebration Concert

PUMC was pleased to host Bishop Julius C. Trimble and First Lady Racelder at the May 7 Pipe Join the Summer Chorus Organ Celebration Concert. Bishop The PUMC Summer Chorus Trimble prayed the following is open to all people – you don’t blessing to open the event: need to have extensive musical O God, we thank you for the experience, and you don’t even ministry of Plainfield United need to be a member of PUMC. The Methodist Church as your people ensemble sings music ranging from gather to celebrate this magnificent spirituals and hymn-based choral organ. We thank you for all the anthems, to classical favorites and members who have made this day even a surprise or two. Singing on possible. the 1st and 3rd Sundays of June, And now, I ask your richest July and August, the Summer blessings upon all who are a part Chorus rehearses from 7:00-8:00 of this congregation, particularly on the Thursdays immediately those whose lives are touched by prior to those Sundays. Email its ministry. Keep them faithful Director of Music Michael Pettry to you, O God, and bless them for more information: mpettry@ with faith, strength, courage and pumc.org. service.

In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Mission News

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

Sewing Machines for Madina Thanks to generous contributions, PUMC has provided Dining Out to Support funding for five sewing machines Costa Rica Mission for the Madina Village (Sierra The PUMC adult Costa Rica Mission Leone) ladies who are now sewing Trip is sponsoring several dining out their own clothes and the children’s nights to help raise funds for their school uniforms. This is a great 2018 mission work trip. And you can contribution to self-sufficiency double your support with these two for the women, as well as provides easy steps…. needed items in the community.

1. Buy a Scrip gift card for each PUMC sewers continue to make location. garments for use in other mission 2. Go out to eat! locations.

These fundraisers (all Plainfield Miracle Offering at locations) are scheduled for: Annual Conference • Applebee’s, June 20, 4-9 p.m.

• Panera Bread, July 19, 4-8 p.m.

A special offering will be received • Panda Express, August 16, 4-10 at the Annual Conference of p.m. the Indiana United Methodist By combining a Scrip gift card with Church in early June to support Imagine No Malaria and other dining out at these locations, your Global Health programs. PUMC donation will increase by as much will take a check from the recent as 30%. Restaurant flyers will be campaign for Imagine No Malaria, available for each location closer to the event dates. For more information the insecticide-treated sleeping nets campaign, to be added to about Scrip gift cards (for these ones brought by many churches in events or for general use and gift the Indiana Conference. Together giving) contact LeeAnn Overbey at 317.372.4898 or email scripgiftcards@ we can make a big difference in pumc.org. More restaurants and dates combating diseases which take the lives of so many people around are still being planned - be watching the world. Thank you for your for more information! generosity.

Contact Costa Rica Mission Trip organizers Mike Rohrer and Steve Brizendine through the church office to learn more.

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Easter Offering Thanks to your generous response to the invitation to make a special financial gift for local families in need on Easter Sunday, PUMC has provided support to Family Promise of Hendricks Co. (homeless outreach and support), Sheltering Wings (for female victims of domestic violence), PUMC’s Family Assistance Fund, PUMC’s Monday Feeding Program in Plainfield, and the area’s Lunch Bunch (summer lunch support for local children and families).

Many families and children are the recipients of the sharing of God’s BIG Love in this way. Thank you!

Lynn Blosser will (officially) assume the role of Bell Choir Director on June 1, 2017. Lynn has been filling-in for Oma this spring as Oma has been tending to health concerns. With Oma’s retirement this month, we are glad to welcome Lynn to the PUMC Staff. You can reach Lynn with congratulations and questions at lblosser@pumc.org.

Staff News PUMC is pleased to announce that Carissa Wooden has been hired as the Director of Kids Connection (PUMC’s Out of School Program).

Carissa fills the position following Sandy Fansler’s retirement this spring.

Carissa brings a love of children and the Lord to her position. She has experience teaching in the public school system and is also a teacher for PUMC’s Preschool Program. You can reach Carissa with congratulations and questions about Kids Connection at cwooden@ pumc.org.

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PUMC is also pleased to congratulate Pastor Bob Preusch on his completion of the United Methodist Course of Study. This training for local, licensed pastors in The United Methodist Church includes 20 seminary level classes, practical assignments, and active participation and leadership in the local church. We celebrate Bob’s graduation and ongoing ministry at PUMC!

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Because God Gives, We Give.

Thank You for You Generosity!

Brenda Barnett, PUMC Financial Administrator, reports the following giving in March-April 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: $ 480.00 Madina Village School, Sierra Leone: $ 1,270.00 Henderson Settlement (UM Mission in Appalachia): $ 450.00 PUMC Youth: $ 420.00 Church Camp Scholarships for PUMC Youth: $ 600.00 PUMC Music Ministry: $ 4,095.00 PUMC Last Saturday Lunch Outreach: $1,160.00 PUMC Family Assistance Fund (direct aid to local families in need): $ 1,500.00 Family Promise of Hendricks County: $ 20.00 PUMC Memorial Gifts: $ 976.00 Lenten/Easter Offering for Local Families in Need: $ 4,142.00 INUMC Imagine No Malaria: $2,048.00 United Methodist Committee on Relief Sunday: $2,580.00 Bell Choir Ministry: $200.00 Kairos Prison Ministry: $ 40.00 Friendly Plant Missiology: $500.00 Total Giving in March-April, 2017, beyond the Basic Ministry Budget: $ 20,481.00

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Church Council Report

Nikki Shoultz, Committee Chair, churchcouncil@pumc.org

The Church Council met for Additionally, the Council received its regular monthly meeting on the following reports and made the May 10. In addition to hearing following actions: devotions and praying, receiving • Lay Leader Jennifer Finesilver regular reports from committee reported that the church chairs and lay leaders, the Council hosted Choral Evensong celebrated Glory Sightings, during Lent which attracted evidences of God’s work for good 236 people to the church. around us. Among the Glory With the recent completion Sightings reported: of the pipe organ, we have a • Through the first 14 weeks number of events scheduled of 2017, worship attendance to mark that. Former PUMC average in New Day Praise organist Vince Carr will play Worship was 79.5. During the Sunday morning Classic week prior to Palm Sunday Worship as guest organist on we added (effectively) 23 Sunday, May 21. seats, bringing the total • Council Chair Nikki Shoultz capacity to 123. In the five reported on a series of weeks since, average worship recent meetings focused on attendance has been 104. supporting and improving the Four of the five Sundays relationship between PUMC have had total attendance and its Weekday Children’s of more than 100. And just Ministries. Participants this last Sunday we baptized emerged with a renewed a teenager and received nine understanding, commitment new members. NewDay and specific strategies Praise leadership thanks the designed to propel the Council and church leadership vision of PUMC’s Weekday for recognizing God’s work Children’s Ministries to serve among us through this the children of Plainfield with ministry and continuing to a Christ focused, safe learning support it with your prayers environment helping families and good will. to be healthy families.

• We celebrate the • Tom Wiltrout, Pastor Charlie overwhelming success of the Wilfong and Church Council May 7 Pipe Organ Celebration Chair Nikki Shoultz reported Concert. It was reported that for the Ad Hoc Committee on 550 people were present for facility updates. They have the concert.

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prioritized identified projects into four tiers and are working to identify associated costs. The Council approved the Committee to continue its work and plans.

• Finance Chair Bill Edie reported strong contributions through the first months of 2017. Income through April was $105,334.93.

Total giving year to date is $380,451.33 which is about $30,000 above budget. Expenses for April were $90,702.29 with YTD expenses at $348,995.91 which is right at budget for the year. The month of April ended with a positive cash balance of $14,632.64 and YTD positive balance of $31,455.42.

Thank you for your ongoing prayerful support of the ministry and mission of the Church Council and PUMC. The Church Council will meet next on July 19, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

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My Pet Rock

by Marge Welker

When I lived on the farm I was about 10 years old. We had a creek running through our farm and I would go down to the creek with my little bucket and hunt for rocks.

I would spend hours walking and looking for special rocks.

When my mother saw my bucket of rocks she would just shake her head.

With this in mind, my three friends, Charlotte, Margaret, Sally, and I decided to take a vacation.

We went to New York, Boston, and Portland, Maine. On the way to New York we stopped to rest near a large creek. I decided to go down the bank and look for rocks. To my surprise there were thousands of colorful and odd shaped rocks. The girls were rushing me to get going, but as I left a particular rock caught my eye. I picked it up and put it in my pocket. I call it my pet rock.

Jesus tells this story about a rock…

“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.” (Matthew 7:2425 NRSV) On what are you building your ‘house?’

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• The family and friends of Nelle Cook on her death.

• The family and friends of Vivian Hasse on her death.

• The family and friends of Ruby Cooney on her death.

• Christie Carnes, family, and friends on the death of her father.

• David Carpenter, family, and friends on the death of his mother.

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• Teri Groeschen • Jennifer Smith

• Norma Ware from Ordinary People Sunday School Class with prayers for strength and God’s comfort.

• Pamm Butcher from Ken & Kim Loudenback with prayers for health and healing.

• Andrew Adkins from Reverend Bill and Jackie Clayton with prayers strength and God’s protection.

Notes to the Congregation I am filled with joy as I think back to when I first came to PUMC to lead the Wesley Children’s Choir and the Handbell Choir.

Sharing music with all ages and personalities has been wonderful.

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could share this together.

I am filled with joy and peace as I look back on these past twentysomething years and anticipate just what God will show us in the coming days and years. Through prayer and waiting for his answer I know it is time for us to finish this chapter in our lives. We will still be part of the PUMC family and be encouragers as much as we can in all the ministries in this special place.

With affection, Oma Buckner Retiring Bell Choir Director Thank you John 15:12-17 I love the beauty and simplicity, and at the same, the unfathomable spiritual depth in which the writer of the 4th Gospel speaks. His words speak straight to the heart and spirit. In the 15th chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus first calls his disciples “friends,” because of their love for each other, as the Master first loved them. It’s important to have a few good friends in life. I am blessed, as I know you are, by enduring relationships.

Dear friends at PUMC, it is in the spirit of Christ’s love, I am appreciative that my family and I are blessed by your generous gift of the beautiful woven prayer blanket presented on Easter Sunday for our son Matt. I want to especially thank the members of the Ordinary People Sunday School class for their Serving the Children of Plainfield

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. arranging, sponsoring, prayer and loving support of our family with this treasured gift. Matt uses the blanket every day, and as he finds warmth and comfort, we will think of you and thank the Lord for your friendship and caring.

My PUMC friends, keep shining your love for Jesus in all you do.

Blessings in Christ’s Love, Quentin, Judy and Ashley Smith Thank you to my PUMC family for embracing Ken and I with your love and appreciation for our time spent in music ministry the past 24 years. Sharing music and ministry has been a blessing for us.

Oma and Ken Buckner

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