#backtoschoolready Deuteronomy 31:6-8
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.
#backtoschoolready Deuteronomy 31:6-8
JULY 29, 2018 NEWDAY PRAISE WORSHIP | 10:00 A.M.
#BACKTOSCHOOLREADY DEUTERONOMY 31:6-8 REV. ELIZABETH GILBERT
Back to school time is a busy time for students and families. The to-do list is llllooonnnggg! The kids need haircuts and new sneakers. Bedtimes need to be adjusted to a more reasonable hour. Bus schedules, car pools, and after school care have to be arranged. Lunches have to be planned for and packed. And the there’s the back to school shopping to be done - school supplies, clothes and uniforms, backpacks and gym clothes. There are so many things to take care of to be ready on that first day of school! But in the hurry and scurry to get everything ready, don’t forget to include the most important school partner, friend, and help. God goes with each student into the school year to be friend, guide and guard. As you prepare for back to school, include your God “who will not fail you or forsake you.” God is the one who ultimately makes you #backtoschoolready.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.” Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel: “Be strong and bold, for you are the one who will go with this people into the land that the Lord has sworn to their ancestors to give them; and you will put them in possession of it. It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
DEUTERONOMY 31:6-8 (NRSV)
PUMC MEN’S GROUP ON THIRD SATURDAYS Beginning with the third Saturday in August (Aug 18, 2018) PUMC will launch a Saturday morning Men’s Group. This monthly breakfast (9:00 a.m. every third Saturday at PUMC, door #14) is open to all men for Christian conversation and fellowship and a hearty meal. No long-term commitment is required; come when you can! To learn more, please contact organizers Don Meyer dmeyer@pumc.org or Todd Sprinkle at tsprinkle@pumc.org.
DRIVE A LITTLE, GIVE A LOT PUMC is pleased to offer transportation to worship and church events (and occassional personal appointments) to those who find it difficult to otherwise participate here at church. Can you help by serving as a driver about one time per month? Your responsibility will be to pick up a local PUMCer using your own vehicle, bring him or her to the designated event (Sunday worship, small group, etc), and return the person home following. Thank you for prayerfully considering this need. If you would be willing to talk with transporation coordinator Jane Iles, please mark your Connection Card this morning, and Jane will be in touch. Thank you for showing God’s BIG Love to our neighbors through your service!
FAITH & FELLOWSHIP NIGHT AT VICTORY FIELD On August 10, the Indianapolis Indians and Christian radio station ShineFM celebrate Faith & Fellowship Night at Victory Field. The evening starts with a pregame concert with SCRIP BENEFITS SECOND The Narrow and a faith testimonial from an SATURDAY LUNCH Indians player. Then stay for the game to enjoy When you purchase gift cards through the a night of baseball overlooking the downtown PUMC “scrip” program, the proceeds support skyline. PUMC’s Second Saturday Lunch, at no extra First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with gates cost to the purchaser. SSL currently feeds opening in time for the pregame concert approximately 100 people each month. at 5:30 p.m. Fans who want to attend the Gift cards can be purchased through pregame concert need a ticket for that night’s LeeAnn Overbey, PUMC’s scrip program game. administrator. Please contact LeeAnn Tickets are $10.00 each. through the church office at 317.839.2319. Anyone interested in participating please email Pastor Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@ pumc.org or you can call church office and leave a voicemail at 317.839.2319. (There are some tickets available at no cost for those who have need. Please contact Pastor Ken to learn more.)
Encore Senior Ministries
STEPHEN MINISTERS TO BE COMMISSIONED
On Sunday, August 12, in all adult worship experiences, PUMC will commission four new Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministers are highly trained lay people, commissioned to a ministry of listening and prayer. Stephen Ministers are available to meet regularly with persons going through a difficult time to be a UPCOMING EVENTS caring, supportive presence. We thank God Take a few moments today to stop by the for all of our Stephen Ministers and pray that Encore Desk located in the main lobby to see God will bless their ministry. what is being planned for Encore friends. Our next venture takes place at PUMC in Clayton Hall at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15. You WRE NEEDS DRIVERS will have a chance to try something new. Don’t worry! It will be fun and we promise Weekday Religious Education (WRE) is a that you will not be put on the spot! We community wide program, sponsored by will also have a pitch-in luncheon. The cost the Plainfield Federation of Churches, is your specialty dessert or salad to share that provides ecumenical religious with attendees. Sign up July 29 or August 5, training for fourth graders in the Plainfield before or after the middle worship service School Corporation. Students participate voluntarily with their parent’s permission, or call Sue Hylton at 317.839.2946. and partner churches provide transporation and the learning experience. PUMC is a WRE partner church. WRE is in need of drivers on Tuesday and Thursday for the 2018-19 school year from appoximately 12:45 - 3:00 p.m. This is a paid postion. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact Karen Alexander at 317.856.3213
JUSTFAITH@PUMC JustFaith@pumc is a new small group that will be meeting on Sunday mornings starting on September 9 at 11:00 am. This group is for adults of all ages. We will be discussing topical subjects using RightNowMedia, as well as participating in all church studies. Please join us in the Koinonia Room, the first classroom to the right just south of the main lobby. Email leader Mike Rorher at JustFaith@pumc.org if you have any questions.
CALENDAR | JUL 29 - AUG 4 SUNDAY Worship
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MONDAY
Homeless Ministry Food Prep Homeless Ministry Food Delivery
12:00 p • Ki 5:00 p • O
TUESDAY
Tuesday Morning Prayer Group Nominations/Lay Leadership Committee Meeting Consecration Sunday Leadership Team
WEDNESDAY
More Than Conquerors Satisfying the Hunger ChristCare Small Group
8:30 a • K 5:00 p • K 7:00 p • K 3:00 p • 200 7:00 p • L
THURSDAY
PUMC STAFF NEWS
Bible Study with Pastor Ron Mercer NewDay Praise Team Rehearsal Boy Scouts Hou Koda District Committee Meetings Adult Choir Rehearsal
9:00 a • K
PUMC’s Staff Parish Relations (SPR) 6:00 p • A Committee reports that Brenda Barnett, 6:00 p • K PUMC’s Financial Administrator, is stepping 7:00 p • S down from her staff responsibilities this fall. Brenda has provided exceptionally helpful financial leadership here at PUMC, FRIDAY 2:00 p • CH and she will be missed in this role. Brenda Golden Girls has graciously agreed to continue through SATURDAY a time of transition as a new Financial Stephen Ministry Administrator is hired and acclimated to the Continuing Education 9:00 a • K job. All are appreciative of the professional, Legend: A=Worship Annex, B=Bell Room, high quality ministry and work that Brenda Calendar CH=Clayton Hall, EP=East Parking Lot, K=Koinonia Room, has provided. As you have opportunity, Ki=Kitchen, L=Library, M=Choir Room, ML=Main Lobby, please thank her for her tenure on staff here NL=North Lobby, O=Off-site, S=Sanctuary, SL=South at PUMC. Lobby, SP=South Parking, V=Various Classrooms, The SPR Committee will publish a formal job posting very soon. It will appear on pumc. org and on other appropriate websites and publications. In the meantime, persons may express interest in this part-time position by contacting Bob Milligan, SPR Committee Chair, through the church office (317.839.2319) or at StaffParish@pumc.org.
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Plainfield United Methodist Church
600 Simmons Street Plainfield, IN 46168 www.pumc.org · facebook.com/PlainfieldUMC
SPOOKTACULAR & SILENT MOVIE with pipe organist
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PUMC VITAL SIGNS GIVING
JULY 22, 2018: YTD CONTRIBUTIONS: PRIOR YTD CONTRIBUTIONS: ONLINE GIVING FOR JUNE
PRAISE & PRAYER $15,006 $605,724 $594,483 $13,213
2018 YTD BASIC MINISTRY BUDGET THRU JUNE
GIVING $551,449 EXPENSES $492,499 GIVING – EXPENSE BALANCE $58,950 6 MONTHS “BUDGET” $522,734
ATTENDANCE
JULY 22, 2018: PREVIOUS 52 WK AVG: IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THIS CONGREGATION LAST WEEK:
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Known in the hospital this week: Jane Martin Margaret Hay Melissa Shriner Laura Barber Please take a moment to touch and pray over the blanket for: Marta Bennett from Tony & Debbie Perona and Darrell & Debbie Kehrt with prayers for for strength and peace. Hospitality Volunteers include: Tom & Dolly Hilligoss, Ben & Justin Laver, Connie & Mary Raver, Shelby Williamson, Janet Gouldsmith, Mark Hossler, Ryan Gadberry, Christie Sinclair, Joel Wesley, Paul Schreiner, Tom Wiltrout, Ted Underwood, Ray Shannon, Mike Woodward, Kim Lease, Blake Woodward, Scott Slavens, Matt Kirchoff, Dan Bigelow, Mike & Mary Ann Hamilton, Jerry Schultz, Tom Bassler, Linda Linn, Mike and Laurie Rohrer Acolytes 8:45 a.m. Victoria Kinnamon Brock Kinnamon Liturgist: 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
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Sue Hylton Pam Lyons
Infant/Toddler Room this Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Kathy Everman 10:00 a.m. Kathy Everman
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
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