Please consider picking up a grocery bag or list to help us continue supporting our local food pantries. Financial donations are also a great way to help. With the cost of living continuing to rise, food pantries have seen a higher number of clients needing extra assistance. Your support can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
If you’re up for a unique community service opportunity, join the trip to Henderson Settlement from May 19-24. Here are all the details you need to know:
Additional Information:
This trip will allow you to make a difference and engage in community service. Prior Henderson Settlement inserts can offer further details about the activities and schedule. If you have any questions or require more information, please reach out to Don Sanders at dsandjs@att.net.
Take advantage of this chance to be part of an incredible experience at Henderson Settlement!
PUMC will provide meals for Family Promise from May 19 – 25. The families are currently residing at the Almost Home shelter house, located at 7233 E. County Road 300 S., Plainfield. Meals will be served family-style, and supper will be served starting at 6:00 p.m. However, you can drop off the meals early at your convenience. You are welcome and encouraged to join the families for the meals.
To provide a meal for the families during this upcoming host week, May 19 – May 25, kindly contact Mary Raver at mraver@pumc.org or sign up online.
Please note that the next dates for providing meals for Family Promise are in September.
Plainfield UMC has supported a Sierra Leone, West Africa school since 2012. We proudly announce that the fifth group of Class 6 students (equivalent to fifth grade in the US) will graduate this year. At the end of the school year, students take the National Exam to determine their eligibility to continue their education. All students except one have passed the exam, meaning over 180 students have completed their education. Our school has grown substantially, with two preschools and a Junior Secondary School for Class 7. Currently, we have 480 students, and our education system is life-changing, especially for girls, who traditionally have yet to be prioritized for education in this region. We provide a warm meal at lunchtime for every child.
Besides the school, the Medical Center is busy seeing patients, with as many as 25-30 patients daily. The main building is ready but must still be equipped to perform surgeries. Though the Medical Center cannot perform surgeries currently, it treats many people with chronic ailments. The first baby was delivered at the Medical Center on April 24th, 2024!
The school initiated a bed/net program against malaria four years ago. We are proud to share that no child has died from malaria in the last two years, including any family with babies or children younger than school age!
If you wish to donate to Madina Village School or Madina Medical Center, please mention it on the memo line of your donation. We express our gratitude and say “Bee-Say” from Madina Village!
Plainfield United Methodist Church is hiring a part-time coordinator of children’s ministries. The job requires around 20 hours of work per week. The Coordinator will be responsible for developing a Christ-centered philosophy for faith development, planning and organizing special events, recruiting and training volunteer leaders, supervising and training childcare and nursery leaders, and completing other duties as directed by the Senior Pastor. The ideal candidate should have a personal commitment to Christ, experience in children’s ministries, effective communication, and administrative skills. Candidates must be punctual, reliable, and able to pass a background check. If this position is an excellent fit for you, see the full job description and apply by going to pumc.org/job-opportunities.
Are you a confident individual who loves working with children of all ages and seeking extra income in a positive work environment? Then Kids@PUMC is the ideal place for you! Our mission at Plainfield UMC is to serve the families and children of our community by providing a secure, Christian environment filled with love and acceptance. We help our children grow in Christ-like values such as integrity, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, and spirituality. To accomplish our mission, we seek skilled and experienced part-time staff who can support our program.
You may choose one or both positions! Candidates for both positions must be available to work between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. and/or 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. on school days (with the potential to pick up more hours). Summer hours are flexible between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
We encourage you to apply if you believe this is a good fit! Please visit pumc.org/job-opportunities and fill out an application. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!.
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.
The 13th Annual PUMC Youth Online Auction will take place from Friday, August 23rd, through Monday, September 9th. We need donations from our church community and friends to make this event a success.
We request that you contribute by donating new items, services, or your skills. Gift cards to restaurants are always appreciated and quite popular. Your donations will make a significant difference in the lives of our middle and high school youth on their Christian journey.
Donation forms can be obtained at the church office, welcome desk, or online. For further details, please visit pumc.org/youthauction or email auction@pumc.org. Please make your donation by July 15th to ensure it is listed on the auction website.
In August, we will provide further information, and you will have the opportunity to bid on an excellent range of items without leaving the comfort of your home. Donations will also be on display on Sundays at church when the auction goes live. Thank you for your support!
Wednesdays, beginning May 1 through June 5, 5:30-7pm, Change The World, co-facilitated by Kathy Perry and Pastor Abby.
Over these 6 weeks, we will read and discuss UMC Pastor Mike Slaughter’s book Change the World: Daily Inspiration to Make a Difference. Mike writes what we know to be true: Church is a verb. Linking Bible study to global mission and local service projects, this study enables small groups within congregations to discuss and act on the imperatives of scriptures. We will read Pastor Mike’s book, study scripture, watch short video clips of the mission in action, and pray and dream together how we will Follow, Welcome, Feed, Heal, Rescue, and Go! You’re invited to join us!
Join us for Walking Tacos and a walk in the park on Cinco de Mayo Sunday, May 5th! We’ll meet after morning worship in the Worship Annex at 11:15 and head to Hummel Park, where we’ll eat a simple lunch (provided) and enjoy a walk in the hopefully wonderful spring weather! Bring your own beverage and sturdy walking shoes/outdoor gear as needed. We’ll adjust plans to account for inclement weather if necessary.
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