To celebrate this milestone, her family is asking friends and loved ones to send Ruth Ellen a birthday card with a memory or story. Please mail cards to:
W 62nd Street, Apt 152E
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Dan and Ruth Ellen are enjoying life at Robin Run Village, and it would mean so much for Ruth Ellen to open cards from friends near and far on her 90th birthday, October 1, 2025.
Thank you in advance for helping make her birthday extra special!
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Youth Worship | 10 a.m. | Room 200
This week’s theme: You Can Trust Before You Know Everything.
Do you prefer tidy endings or cliffhangers that leave you wondering? Faith often feels like that tension. The good news: we don’t have to choose sides. God created everything—including science—and our faith rests not on knowing all the answers but on trusting the One behind it all: Jesus. You don’t have to know everything to trust someone.
Read ahead: Colossians 1:15–17.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
The men’s group is firing up the Hog Roast, and youth will lead games, activities, and music. Come eat, play, and hang out!
We need two youth volunteers to serve on the first Monday of each month. The next open date is Oct. 6. Grab a friend and sign up outside the youth room.
Kids@PUMC are creating a church cookbook and need your help. Submit family recipes or volunteer to design the cover. Interested? Let Brandon know right away.
Questions? Contact Brandon Denman at brdenman@pumc.org.
Avon United Methodist Church will offer Stephen Minister Training starting Nov. 3, 2025, continuing through early February 2026. Classes meet Mondays, 6 to 9 p.m. at Avon UMC.
Stephen Ministers are trained laypeople who provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care for those facing illness, grief, divorce, job loss, relocation, and other difficult seasons. They don’t replace pastors or counselors—they extend the church’s care through compassionate listening, prayer, healthy boundaries, and steady support.
No special qualifications required—just a heart to care and a willingness to learn.
Ready to serve? Register by contacting Gloria Bowman at 317-691-2881 or heraclesb1@aol.com.
For too many families in our community, winter means more than frosty mornings—it means choosing between heat and groceries, or sending a child to school without a war m coat. We can change that.
From Sept. 28–Oct. 12, 2025, Plainfield Church Federation is collecting new or gently used coats, scarves, gloves, and winter gear. Look for the marked barrels at the church to drop off your donation.
On Oct. 18, 2025, these coats will be given directly to families in need at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds.
You can be the reason a child walks to school warm, safe, and cared for this winter. Clean out your closets. Pick up an extra coat while shopping. Every single donation makes a difference.
Let’s wrap our neighbors in God’s love—one coat at a time.
Pick up a warm, ready-to-go meal on the second Saturday of each month. Enter Door 14 and head to the kitchen for takeout.
Know someone who could use a meal or a little extra care? Contact MaryAnn at m.a.hamilton2@gmail.com
Enjoy good food—and help extend PUMC’s hospitality beyond the church walls.
Youth Worship begins a new series, What’s the Point?, where we’ll explore the big questions of life and faith. This week’s focus: As We Explore Science, Our Faith Can Expand. Sometimes life doesn’t make sense—whether it’s silly questions like whether cereal is soup or deeper ones like, “Does God care about my mental health?” Join us as we discover how science and faith can work together to help us grow closer to God. Read ahead: Genesis 1:1; Matthew 22:37.
Youth are also invited to help with the PUMC Cookbook project by submitting recipes or designing the cover, and to serve with the Homeless Ministry on the first Monday of the month.
Questions? Contact Brandon at brdenman@pumc.org
Plainfield United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministries to lead and grow our ministry with children and families. This part-time role reports to the Senior Pastor and plays a vital part in helping the next generation know and follow Christ.
The Director will provide vision and oversight for children’s ministry, working with the Senior Pastor, Children’s Council, and other leaders to shape a Christ-centered approach to discipleship. Responsibilities include leading Sunday morning programming, supporting Kid’s Connection and the Weekday Children’s Ministry, equipping and supervising volunteers and nursery staff, and coordinating annual events such as Eggstravaganza, Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat, and Children’s Advent.
We seek someone with strong personal faith, a passion for children’s spiritual growth, proven leadership in children’s ministry, and excellent communication and organizational skills. A background in education is preferred. All applicants must pass a background check.
To apply or view the full job description, visit pumc.org/job-opportunities.
Mark your calendars, loosen your belts, and prepare to feast—because on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, right after our 10:00 a.m. service, PUMC is throwing a good old-fashioned hog roast.
Weather permitting, we’ll set up on the west side drive of the church (translation: outside, where the delicious smoky aroma will have half of Plainfield stopping to see what’s cooking). If it rains, we’ll move things inside—because nothing stops Methodists when there’s food involved.
The PUMC Men’s Group is manning the smokers and serving up pulled pork so tender it practically preaches on its own. Not a fan of pork? No worries. We’ve got hot dogs for the kids and the “pork-averse,” plus all the classic fixings—sides, desserts, lemonade, tea, and water. All you need to bring is your appetite.
But wait, there’s more! Our Youth Group (led by Brandon Denman) and the Growing Young Committee (with Susan Ament and Scout Dunlevy) are cooking up games and activities for all ages. Think sack races, laughter, and maybe—just maybe—a pie-eating contest. (Consider this your chance to practice your “fellowship faceplant” technique.)
So join us for food, fun, and community. Whether you’re a longtime member or just visiting that Sunday, you’re family at the table.
Don’t miss it—come hungry, bring a friend, and let’s roast together!
As the weather turns colder, many children in our community will face the season without a warm coat. You can change that.
From Sept. 24–Oct. 7, Plainfield UMC is collecting new or gently used, clean coats of all sizes. Hats and mittens are also welcome. Drop donations in the Donation Depot or in the collection box near the office entrance.
On Oct. 14, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., coats will be distributed to children in Plainfield Schools and at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Your generosity will help keep a child warm, safe, and cared for this winter.
Don’t wait—clean out your closets, pick up an extra coat while shopping, and bring it in. Together, let’s wrap our community in God’s love, one coat at a time.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Youth Worship – 10:00 a.m. in Room 200
This week’s theme: You Can Rest. Life pushes us to keep grinding, but Psalm 23 reminds us that God leads us to still waters, renews our strength, and is present in every valley. Rest is not laziness—it’s an act of trust.
Read ahead: Psalm 23:1–6.
Questions? Contact Brandon for details on any of these opportunities.
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