This Sunday, don’t miss the holiday candy sale hosted by United Women in Faith! Indulge in delicious boxes of buckeyes or fudge for just $6 each, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.

But it’s more than just candy—your purchases and donations will support providing headphones for Plainfield Schools, making a difference in the lives of local students.

Sales and pickup happen this Sunday, so mark your calendar! Payment options include cash, check, or online, making it easy to join in the fun and the mission.

Let’s come together to enjoy some holiday sweetness while supporting a great cause. Spread the word and stop by to grab your treats—supplies are limited, so don’t wait! Thank you for making this holiday season brighter for our community. See you Sunday!

The holiday season can be challenging for those grieving a loss. To offer hope and support, PUMC’s Stephen Ministers invite you to Surviving the Holidays on today (Sunday) from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the church library. This compassionate gathering provides space to reflect, share, and find strength. Together, we’ll explore ways to honor loved ones, cope with grief, and rediscover the season’s heart through thoughtful conversations, reflection, and meaningful practices. Whether your grief is new or longstanding, come connect with others who understand and navigate this tender season with faith and courage. All are welcome.

Friendly reminder! If you haven’t yet turned in your 2025 Estimate of Giving card, there’s still time to make a big impact! Your estimates help us plan for an amazing year of ministry and growth, so thank you for being part of the journey. Every card counts, and it’s never too late to join in.
As we wrap up this year, we also invite you to remember the church in your end-of-year giving. Your generosity fuels life-changing programs, meaningful worship, and outreach that makes a difference in our community and beyond. Let’s finish strong together and step into 2025 ready to do even more!

Drop off your Estimate of Giving card at the church office, mail it in, or submit it online at pumc.org/consecrationsunday. Thank you for being such an incredible part of our church family! Let’s make 2025 unforgettable!

With great joy and hope for the future, I, Pastor Abby, am excited to announce Reach Beyond: A Worship Annex Refresh! This initiative has been months in the making, born out of prayerful discernment and a desire to help PUMC reach beyond its walls, welcoming those who have yet to experience the love of Christ. Together, we can expand our mission, strengthen outreach, and make our Worship Annex a space that reflects God’s love and hospitality.
The project includes essential updates and exciting improvements. We’ll replace broken windows and 25-year-old carpet, upgrade the outdated electrical panel, and add comfortable seating to create an inviting environment. Plans also feature a permanent prayer wall, art installation tracks, enhanced stage lighting, and more—ensuring a space that serves our congregation and community well.

This vision will cost $65,000, and we’re already halfway there! Thanks to a generous $30,000 lead gift from leftover Transforming for Tomorrow funds, we’re poised for success. To fully realize Reach Beyond, we need your help. If every member contributed $100, we’d reach our goal—but any amount helps bring this vision to life.
This refreshed space will bless the many groups who use it, both within PUMC and beyond, as we pursue the mission and outreach God has planned. Let’s build relationships, extend invitations, and share the Good News that God loves and transforms lives. Thank you for prayerfully considering your role in Reach Beyond. Together, our best days are ahead!

The Angel Tree Mission is a beautiful way to bring joy to children whose parents are incarcerated and unable to provide gifts. Through this mission, children receive gifts, cookies, a Bible, and a personal message from their parent. You can participate by choosing an Angel from the tree in the Main Lobby, purchasing and wrapping the gift, and returning it by December 8. Other opportunities include volunteering to sort gifts and cookies. Your involvement, no matter how small, makes a huge difference.

Important Dates:

• Angel Trees: Nov 10, 17, 24 & Dec 1
• Gifts Due: Dec 8
• Gift Sort: Dec 8
• Cookies Due: Dec 13
• Cookie Sort: Dec 13
• Gift Delivery: Dec 15

For more details or questions, contact Terry Jones at (317) 412-3123.

PUMC is thrilled to support Family Promise by providing meals for families during our hosting week, December 1-7! The families are staying at the shelter house, Almost Home (7233 E. County Road 300 S., Plainfield), where meals are shared family-style. Supper is served at 6 p.m., but you’re welcome to drop off meals earlier if needed.

We invite you to not only prepare a meal but also to stay and share it with the families. It’s a beautiful way to connect, offer encouragement, and build community.

To sign up for a meal, email Mary Raver at mraver@pumc.org. Whether you cook at home or order from a favorite spot, your kindness brings comfort and hope to these families on their journey toward stability.

At PUMC this Advent season, there’s something for everyone! Kick off December with the Family Christmas Sing-Along on December 1—a fun evening of singing and holiday cheer for all ages. On Mondays at 7 PM, join Advent Angel Sightings, a small group study exploring angels’ role in Advent. On Tuesdays at 12:30 PM, Live Among Us gather to offer peaceful moments of prayer and reflection.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with special services: a family-friendly service at 4 PM, classic services at 7 & 9 PM, and an 11 PM service featuring communion and candle-lighting.
Don’t miss these heartwarming celebrations! For more, pick up a Christmas at PUMC catalog at Door 1 & 14 or visit christmasatpumc.org.

Kick off the Christmas season with joy and festive cheer at The Family Christmas Sing-Along on Sunday, December 1, at 6:30 PM at Plainfield United Methodist Church (PUMC)! This exciting, family-friendly event is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit.

Bring everyone—kids of all ages will love singing along to beloved Christmas classics, enjoying fun holiday activities, and meeting special surprise guests! There will be something for everyone, including delicious refreshments to sweeten the night.

Whether you’re creating new traditions or cherishing old ones, this evening promises to fill your hearts with laughter, music, and the magic of the season. Invite your friends, neighbors, and loved ones to share in the fun. Let’s celebrate the joy and togetherness that makes Christmas so special. Don’t miss this heartwarming start to the holiday season—mark your calendars and join us!

You’re invited to our Last Saturday Lunch—a warm, welcoming community meal offered at no cost on the last Saturday of each month! Bring friends and family, and join us for delicious food and uplifting company. Enter through Door 14 on the north side of the Sanctuary, and enjoy lunch served from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you have any questions, reach out to Mary Ann Hamilton at m.a.hamilton2@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you there!