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A Weekend of Hope: June 2-4, 2023
Everyone is welcome to join Bridgeport United Methodist Friday night and Saturday night (June 2 & 3) for A Weekend of Hope. Come listen to music, worship, and camp out or any of the above. An evening meal will be available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Bring your lawn chairs and have a great time!…
Name Tags & Online Church Directory
Name Tags The Hospitality and Outreach committee would like to remind you to wear your church name tag on Sunday mornings, and anytime you are at a church function. Name tags are stored in two cabinets located at doors 1 and 14. If you are new and need a name tag, or maybe yours has…
Change
“Change is the only constant in life.” -Ben Franklin When I started in 2014, I was tasked with moving Plainfield United Methodist Church (PUMC) technologically forward. Some changes have been easy and barely noticeable; others were challenging, causing a lot of consternation. But all in all, you all were fantastic with the changes and providing…
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a lay caring ministry used by thousands of congregations to increase care and outreach to hurting people. Through Stephen Ministry, congregations can equip and empower a team of laypeople—Stephen Ministers—who provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing grief, unemployment, hospitalization, divorce, financial stress, a terminal illness, or other life difficulties. Visit http://www.stephenministries.org…
How can you help the KIDS@PUMC Weekday Programs?
Our weekday programs are busy with exploration and play. People often ask me what they can do to help our weekday programs. There are a few items you might be throwing away or have that we can use. I invite you to look into the classrooms and see what is happening during the week. It…
PUMC Youth 12th Annual Online Auction: Starts August 25, 2023
The annual PUMC Youth Online Auction starts August 25, 2023 and your support is needed! By supporting PUMC youth, you will make a difference in their spiritual growth and development. Your prayers and your donations will make a difference in the programs and outreach available to the youth. You can help the vibrant youth ministry…
Last Saturday Lunch: May 27, 2022
Join us on the last Saturday of the month for a free lunch. Pass the word and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome! Door 14 will be open, and we will serve from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What’s Happening with the United Methodist Church? (FAQ)
Grace and peace to you. In recent years there has been a lot of activity and debate in the United Methodist Church as a denomination, especially around homosexuality. I work closely with Indiana Bishop Julius Trimble and our Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Fulbright, as I chair the Indiana Conference Committee on Episcopacy. Our church rules (the…
Sign up the children in your life for Vacation Bible School
This year’s Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! The theme this year is STELLAR: SHINE JESUS’ LIGHT. At Stellar, kids discover how to shine Jesus’ love and hope in everyday life! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect…
Are You A Small Group Leader?
If you are a group leader, join us for an orientation to the new Groups page at pumc.org/groups. Sign up for a training session at pumc.org/registration. Sessions are one hour in length. See “Change” in the May 2023 Circuit Rider for more information.
Basic Ministry Budget: Children & Youth
This week, we highlight the Basic Ministry Budget. The operating budget for Plainfield United Methodist Church is more than line items on a spreadsheet. It’s a story of love in action. PUMC uses gifts to the budget to show God’s BIG Love and help others grow in faith. Out of every dollar you generously give…
Men’s Breakfast: May 20, 2023
Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for food and fellowship. We meet in Clayton Hall/Worship Annex. Bring an empty stomach, a friend, and your Bible! Be ready to be nourished through delicious food and the word of God! Hope to…
Free Mother’s Day Pictures
The United Women of Faith (UWF) invite you and your family to have a Mother’s Day family picture taken in their photo corner in the Main Lobby. Pictures are free of charge; we’ll even gladly take your family pictures with your phones. We look forward to seeing you!
Vacation Bible School is Coming!
It’s that time of year! Vacation Bible School is just around the corner (June 20 – 23). We need nearly 50 volunteers to make vacation bible school awesome for the children attending! This year’s vacation bible school theme is “Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light.” Volunteers are needed to help with games, story time, music time, a…
Second Saturday Lunch: May 13, 2023
We invite you to come in and pick up a carry-out meal between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Please enter through door 14 and go to the kitchen, and someone will be there to get your meal. If you know of someone who might need a meal, visit…
Africa University Scholarships
Both Africa University and Bishop Trimble marked milestone anniversaries last year. Bishop Trimble and First Lady Racelder celebrated forty years of ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church. Africa University commemorated thirty years since its founding. In honor of these occasions, Bishop Trimble has issued a Missional Challenge to create a permanent endowment to provide…
Meet PUMC
Lead Pastor Charlie Wilfong is hosting a thirty-minute meeting on Sunday, May 21, at 11:15 a.m. in the Worship Annex following worship. We will introduce PUMC, its mission, vision, and values. There will also be a brief Question and Answer time. You’re welcome to join Pastor Charlie on May 21, 11:15 a.m., to “Meet PUMC.”
Spring Food Drive: May 7-21
Even though Plainfield UMC has been collecting and delivering food each week in recent months, the Mission Committee planned a special food drive for May, to help emphasize the needs of the local area food pantries. On May 7 and 14, grocery bags with a list of needed items will be available after the 8:45…
2023 PUMC Annual Community Fish Fry
The 2023 PUMC Annual Fish Fry is July 28 and 29!There will be sign-ups for fish fry volunteers in the main lobby at PUMC on Sunday mornings, July 2, 9, 16, and 23. Please stop at the tables to learn more and find a place to serve! PUMC’s Annual Community Fish Fry is one of…
Whom Shall I Send? Here I Am, Lord
Henderson Settlement, located in the Appalachian mountains in Kentucky, is a Methodist-sponsored organization that provides services in the Kentucky-Tennessee area to one of the poorest regions in the United States. Some services include home repair/construction, emergency family aid, mother-infant care, sewing classes, senior citizen’s programs, student tutoring, a food pantry, a thrift shop for clothing…
Transforming for Tomorrow: Final Segment
T4T is ready to finish up! The kitchen refresh, additional seating for the main lobby, and wayfinding (signage) are waiting for funding! As of April 28, $110,000 of cash and pledges have been received! Thank you to all who have generously contributed. We are about halfway to our goal of $225,000 and can’t start until…
Last Saturday Lunch: April 29, 2022
Join us on the last Saturday of the month for a free lunch. Pass the word and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome! Door 14 will be open, and we will serve from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Family Promise Meals: April 30 – May 6
Join us in serving our neighbors, the families staying with Family Promise, while they work to get on their feet! PUMC will provide evening meals for Family Promise from April 30 to May 6. The families are now in the new shelter – Almost Home – at 7233 E. County Road 300 S., Plainfield. They…
Easter Lily Dedications
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2023 Indiana Spring Storms: How Can You Help?
Storm response efforts began early this past weekend after tornados and strong thunderstorms swept across Indiana, leaving behind loss and devastation. Our prayers surround our fellow Hoosiers, including those who reside and serve in six of our districts: West, Southeast, Central, Northwest, North Central, and Northeast. Thankfully, we have not received reports of any churches…
Men’s Breakfast: April 15, 2023
Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for food and fellowship. We meet in Clayton Hall/Worship Annex. Bring an empty stomach, a friend, and your Bible! Be ready to be nourished through delicious food and the word of God! Hope to…
Second Saturday Lunch: April 8, 2023
We invite you to come in and pick up a carry-out meal between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Please enter through door 14 and go to the kitchen, and someone will be there to get your meal. If you know of someone who might need a meal, visit…
PUMC Youth 12th Annual Online Auction
The annual PUMC Youth Online Auction is happening again this year, and your support is needed! By supporting PUMC youth, you will make a difference in their spiritual growth and development. Your prayers and your donations will make a difference in the programs and outreach available to the youth. You can help the vibrant youth…
Easter Lilies
Easter. You may give Easter lilies in memory or honor of loved ones or celebrate a special event.The flowers are $13 each. Payment must accompany your order. Order your Easter Lillies by going to pumc.org/easterlilies by April 3, 2023. If you need assistance placing your order, please call Brent Miller in the church office at…
Basic Ministry Budget: God’s House
This week, we highlight the Basic Ministry Budget.The operating budget for Plainfield United Methodist Church is more than line items on a spreadsheet. It’s a story of love in action. PUMC uses gifts to the budget to show God’s BIG Love and help others grow in faith.Out of every dollar you generously give to support…
How can you help the KIDS@PUMC Weekday Programs?
Our weekday programs are busy with exploration and play. People often ask me what they can do to help our weekday programs. There are a few items you might be throwing away or have that we can use. I invite you to look into the classrooms and see what is happening during the week. It…
Last Saturday Lunch: March 25, 2023
Join us on the last Saturday of the month for a free lunch. Pass the word and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome! Door 14 will be open, and we will serve from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a lay caring ministry used by thousands of congregations to increase care and outreach to hurting people. Through Stephen Ministry, congregations can equip and empower a team of laypeople—Stephen Ministers—who provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing grief, unemployment, hospitalization, divorce, financial stress, a terminal illness, or other life difficulties. Visit http://www.stephenministries.org…
Transforming for Tomorrow
After five years of planning and 4 years of projects, it is finally time to refresh our kitchen and finish our last projects!The next and final phase of projects for T4T, our Victory Lap, will include 3 projects: All cost estimates include a 20% contingency, where necessary, a 10% tithe to major maintenance, and potential…
Men’s Breakfast: March 18, 2023
Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for food and fellowship. We meet in Clayton Hall/Worship Annex. Bring an empty stomach, a friend, and your Bible! Be ready to be nourished through delicious food and the word of God! Hope to…
Eggstravaganza 2023
Eggstravaganza is back for 2023! Children 0-12 are invited to this free hunt for Easter eggs! The event will be held outside. Children will be separated into age groups, so everyone will leave with prizes and treats. Eggstravaganza is a free community Easter Egg Hunt event on April 8 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome,…
Easter Eggstravaganza Needs your help!
Eggstravaganza is back for 2023, and your help is needed! When we last hosted Eggstravaganza in 2022, we welcomed more than 250 children and their families. As you can imagine, with this many expected guests, many volunteers are needed. Volunteers are needed to help set up, welcome and register our guests, run craft stations, stuff…
Welcome to PUMC Rev. Abby Lietz!
Tamara Miller, Chair of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, made this announcement in worship Sunday, March 5, 2023: “The Staff Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that Bishop Trimble has made an appointment for the PUMC Associate Pastor and NewDay Praise Leader. We want to extend a warm welcome to Abby Lietz! Abby will graduate…
Second Saturday Lunch: March 11, 2023
We invite you to come in and pick up a carry-out meal between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Please enter through door 14 and go to the kitchen, and someone will be there to get your meal. If you know of someone who might need a meal, visit…
Stations of the Cross Artwork
Please notice the beautiful artwork here in the sanctuary created by Christie Wright depicting eight stations of the cross. Take a meditative walk beginning in the front of the sanctuary on the organ side and continuing to the other side ending near the piano.
Return to Open Elements Communion
At Plainfield United Methodist Church, we celebrate an open table; all ages, including children with parents’ good guidance, and all faith backgrounds, are invited and welcome to fully participate at God’s table, where Jesus is the host. Today, we are returning to inviting everyone to come forward to receive either open elements or packaged elements.…
Food Drive
Thank you for your continued support of our food pantry collection instituted in March 2020. We have been faithful with our collections and deliveries weekly and are switching collection times to match current giving patterns. Food collection will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sundays at door number 1. You can also drop…
Financial Peace University
If you’ve ever felt like you can’t get in control of your money, you’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many people you know are struggling just like you. But it’s time for that struggle to end—starting when you take a Financial Peace University class. In nine lessons, you’ll learn biblical and commonsense ways of…
Plainfield Youth Assistance Program
The Plainfield Youth Assistance Program serves as a voluntary early intervention and prevention advocacy process for youth ages 3-17 and families who have experienced challenging life circumstances. PYAP is a program of staff, volunteers, and collaborative agencies that utilize a holistic process to bring together local resources and provide support, enrichment, and unique opportunities for…
PUMC SPECIAL CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE: MARCH 8, 2023
Our Superintendent, Dr. Aleze Fulbright, has set a date for a Special Called Charge Conference on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m., at PUMC to consider the support and recommendation for certification of Shannen Shortt as a candidate for ministry. Church Council members will vote on this single-agenda item. For more information, please get in…
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