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.
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
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.
MAY 6, 2018 NEWDAY PRAISE WORSHIP | 8:45 & 10:00 A.M.
STAY POSITIVE: GRATITUDE PHILIPPIANS 4:4-14 REV. ELIZABETH GILBERT
Have you ever stood in front of the refrigerator, with the door open, surveying the abundance of fresh, healthy food therein, and thought to yourself, “There’s nothing here to eat.” And rummaging through your over-full closet in the morning, have you ever said to yourself, “I don’t have anything to wear!” Maybe after you’ve pulled your car out of the garage (using the automatic garage door to effortlessly open and close the garage), been pleased to notice that the tank is full of gas and you won’t have to stop at the station on your way to work, effortlessly covered the 20 mile distance to your work, pulled into an unexpectedly close parking spot, you noticed the nice, new car you just parked next to.... and said to yourself with a hint of sadness, “Wow, I wish I could afford a car like that!” The desire for more, better, and bigger seems a constant undercurrent of the human condition. And it can quickly and quietly erode our happiness, joy and contentment. Our delight at having food in the house can easily devolve into pity for ourselves over not having the one thing we want in that very moment without one essential practice - gratitude. One way to “stay positive” is to develop an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude turns what we have into enough. And with Jesus, we have more than enough.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it. Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress.
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-14 (NRSV)
STAFF NEWS & UPDATES
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE CHURCH!
PUMC’s Staff-Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that after a lengthy discernment process, the duties of Director of Music and Director of Children’s Ministry will be assigned to Jacob TipantasigWolverton in addition to his duties as NewDay Praise Worship Leader. This combination of duties will be full time effective June 1. The committee is enthusiastic about the education, training, and experience that Jacob brings to oversee and organize both the music and children’s ministries. This arrangement of responsibilities in one person raises some logistical questions, but Jacob, Pastor Charlie, and the Staff-Parish Relations Committee have a workable vision for those challenges that are exciting and that will take this ministry well into a vital and growing future.
On Pentecost (May 20 this year) we celebrate the ‘birthday of the church’ when the first believers received the gift of the Holy Spirit and the church was born! (Find the story in Acts 2.) You are invited to a church-wide celebration of this special day on the church calendar. Join PUMC for cake, singing, and gifts on Sunday, May 20, 9:35-9:55 a.m. in the east parking lot to celebrate the church, PUMC, and our life together as a community of faith. (Note 8:45 worship will conclude early to allow everyone to participate, and the party will conclude in time for everyone to make it to 10:00 worship and Sunday school.) Gifts of “Birthday Bags” will be received to be donated to the local food pantry. Please bring a birthday gift bag, cake mix, frosting tub, candles, and one additional item (such as paper plates or napkins), assembled or separately, so neighbors that use the local food pantry will have what they need to celebrate a birthday in their own home.
On Sunday, May 20, make your way to the east parking lot at 9:35 a.m. and find the table of your birthday month. Hosts will You may be in touch with Jacob at welcome you, help you meet others that jwolverton@pumc.org. share your birthday month, and together we will celebrate the birthday of the church!
PUMC MEN’S SOFTBALL PUMC RECOGNIZES THE 2018 ACOLYTES Kristin Wesley Victoria Kinnamon Brock Kinnamon Brandon Rodarmel Elena Groeschen Matthew Rodarmel Benjamin Laver Justin Laver Michael Langley Cameron Zick Andrew Zick
10 years 9 years 7 years 6 years 4 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 1 year 1 year 1 year
The Plainfield Federation of Churches sponsors a men’s softball league. Again this year, PUMC will have a men’s team playing in the league at Hummel Park. Regular season games are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday evenings in June and July, with a weekend tournament occurring in August. Irrespective of your level of ability, please consider joining the PUMC men’s team if you have a desire to fellowship with other Christians in the community. A signup sheet for the team can be found in the lobby outside the sanctuary. For more information or to sign up for the team, contact either Mike Laver, mlaver@cruiseplanners.com, or Don Meyer, tabtobhen@gmail.com.
BIBLE EXPLORERS’ KINDNESS GROWS! SPRING FOOD DRIVE BEGINS MAY 13 Spring Food Drive will begin on Sunday, May 13 with grocery bags for filling and/or lists of suggested items being handed out after each service. All types of food and household supplies are needed. (no glass jars, please, however.) If you prefer, you may give a check made out to PUMC and marked for the Food Drive. Many hungry people will thank you! Deliveries will begin the following week.
The PUMC Bible Explorers’ (Grades K-5) Kindness Tree is growing! It now has helping hands! Students traced their hands and wrote ways to help others as ways to show kindness. These have been added to their Kindness Tree in the Main Lobby. In class, Bible Explorers have been learning how Barnabas and Timothy helped Paul spread Jesus’ message of kindness and love, and they are discovering how they can also spread Jesus’ message of kindness and love. You are invited to visit Bible Explorers any Sunday morning, 10:00 a.m, in the south wing of the church.
TODAY @ PUMC • •
Men’s Softball Sign-ups Family Promise, Main Lobby
CALENDAR | MAY 6 - 12 SUNDAY
Worship PUMC Youth Confirmation Sunday Rehearsal
See page 2 4:30 p • A
MONDAY
Homeless Ministry Food Prep Homeless Ministry Food Delivery Joyful Praise Bell Choir Rehearsal Adult Small Group with Dave & Kay Korty Chancel Bell Choir Rehearsal
PUMC SEEKING CHOIR DIRECTOR/ORGANIST
6:15 p • W 7:00 p • B
TUESDAY
Tuesday Morning Prayer Group Cub Scout Den Meetings, Pack 399 Rachel Women’s Circle (United Methodist Women) Hope Circle (United Methodist Women)
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee also announces the open position of Choir Director/Organist for which they are receiving applications. Inquiries, questions, WEDNESDAY Knit For Kids Mission Project and applications may be directed to Bob More Than Conquerors Milligan, Chair of SPRC at bob.millig@ Connection Point gmail.com or Sr. Pastor Charlie Wilfong H.S. Youth Bible Study at cwilfong@pumc.org or by contacting GriefShare Support Meeting the church office at 317.839.2319. Job Kinderbells Rehearsal description and application information is Church Council also available at pumc.org (Staff tab). Our music ministry has grown in recent years to include special Sunday morning music events, the PUMC Concert Series, the Christmas Eve orchestra, and more. This staff alignment will provide PUMC with personnel to organize and execute both worship and the special events with which we have been able to bless our community.
12:00 p • Ki 5:00 p • O 6:00 p • B
8:30 a • K 7:00 p • V 7:00 p • CH 7:00 p • K 1:30 p • K 3:00 p • 200 6:00 p • O 6:00 p • K 6:30 p • S 7:00 p • L
THURSDAY
Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer CROP Walk Committee Meeting NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal Kids Connection Program Board Meeting N.E.S.T. Meeting Adult Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY
Friday Morning Bible Study
SATURDAY
Second Saturday Lunch Preparation
9:00 a • K 6:00 p • K 6:00 p • A 7:00 p • 210 7:00 p • W 7:30 p • S 9:45 a • K 9:00 a • Ki
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PUMC HOSTING FAMILY PROMISE MAY 20-27 Family Promise families will be hosted by PUMC, in cooperation with the local Quaker Meeting, May 20-27. Visit the display in the lobby today to sign up to assist with supplies, meals, visiting with guests, staying overnight, etc. Thank you for your participation.
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pumc.link/getapp Calendar Legend: A=Worship Annex, B=Bell Room, CH=Clayton Hall, K=Koinonia Room, Ki=Kitchen, L=Library, M=Choir Room, O=Off-site, S=Sanctuary, V=Various Classrooms, Y=Youth Room Upstairs, #=Room Number
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING
PRAISE & PRAYER Known in the hospital this week:
APRIL 29, 2018: YTD CONTRIBUTIONS: PRIOR YTD CONTRIBUTIONS: ONLINE GIVING FOR APRIL
$7,076 $407,338 $380,423 $13,683 $320,618 $254,053 $66,566 $261,367
ATTENDANCE
APRIL 29, 2018: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK:
Our love & sympathy are shared with:
Paul & Shana Schreiner and family on the death of his mother. Marla Lenz and family on the death of her mother.
2018 YTD BASIC MINISTRY BUDGET THRU MAR. GIVING: EXPENSES: GIVING-EXPENSE BALANCE: 3 MONTH’S “BUDGET”:
Steve Best
376 453 23
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 Ann Hamilton, Shirley Overton, 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 Classic Worship Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Victoria Kinnamon Brock Kinnamon Classic Worship Liturgists: 8:45 a.m. Dave Korty 10:00 a.m. Mary Raver
WAYS TO GIVE
Communion Stewards:
Give in person in worship on Sunday ACH ACH morning. IN-PERSON AUTOMATED IN-PERSON ONLINE ONLINE AUTOMATED
Phone Brenda Barnett in the Church Office to set up, 317.839.2319.
Online at pumc.org ACH or via SecureGive on your mobile device. AUTOMATED
Give through the Plainfield UMC App. Get the app on your mobile device at pumc.link/getapp
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SERMON DOWNLOADS Sunday sermons can be downloaded from pumc.org, from iTunes, or are available in the Plainfield UMC Moble App
8:45 a.m. Dolly Hilligoss Debi Kinnamon 10:00 a.m. Sue Hylton Jane Iles Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:40 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)
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