The circles of the UMW will be having a Bake Sale on Sunday, February 13, 8:30-11:00. Proceeds will go to Madina School and Eleanor Skillen School 34’s Food Pantry. Come and enjoy some goodies!

Any gift you make to the Plainfield United Methodist Church Endowment benefits our church forever. The principal amount of your gift is never spent. Only the income generated, year after year, by the donation, is utilized by the church. The endowment committee oversees your gift and invests it appropriately, considering the rate of return as well as security. Any gift to the endowment is gratefully received, regardless of its size. You can even designate how you wish your endowment gift to be utilized. A gift to the PUMC Endowment truly is a “forever gift.” If you would like more information about making a gift to the endowment, either as a lifetime gift or part of your estate plan, don’t hesitate to contact the Endowment Committee chairs: Zoe Wilrout, Ray Shannon, or Rev. Charlie Wilfong.

On January 2, 2022, we will launch a worship series in Classic Worship entitled “Make Good Choices.” We will survey some common proverbial wisdom. Sometimes humorous and often shared in families, these helpful life-management nuggets have a biblical basis. These explorations will help us make a good beginning of the new year by making good choices. If you have any cherished family “proverbs,” please pass them along to Pastor Charlie. Invite your friends!

On Christmas Eve, December 24, PUMC will receive a special offering at all worship experiences (4, 7, 9, and 11 p.m.) to support local families and children in need. The entirety of that evening’s offerings will go to ministries and programs that support and assist children, youth, and families in the local area. These gifts carry the spirit of Christmas all year long! Thank you for your generosity.

On December 26, Plainfield UMC will have two worship experiences; 8:45 a.m. Classic Worship and 10:00 a.m. NewDay Praise.

Both worship experiences will be available in person and live stream on pumc.org, Facebook, and YouTube.

Plainfield UMC received a generous gift designated for sanctuary improvements. Charged to be good stewards of all that God provides, the Church Council invites the congregation to review a proposal and engage in an open discussion about the exciting options to update the sanctuary.

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, the meeting will take place in the sanctuary at 11:15 a.m.
We will live stream the meeting on pumc.org and keep the recording for later viewing. In addition to sharing at this gathering, find a feedback questionnaire at pumc.org to share your comments and questions.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this very important discussion on January 2, 2022, at 11:15 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Each year the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church lifts up the Bishop’s Offering for Children for support of children’s ministries locally and around the world. PUMC will receive this offering on Sunday, December 19, with special envelopes in the worship folder that Sunday.

Twenty percent of this offering supports the Indiana Conference Outdoor Ministries with scholarships for first time campers and children in need; 20% goes to the three Indiana United Methodist-related children and youth homes; 20% supports local outreach projects, 20% goes to United Methodist Advance projects (various national and international mission concerns); and 20% goes to the Bishop’s fund for emergency children’s projects.

Thank you for your generous support of this offering.

Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday of every 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 see you there!
Check our pumc.org or the pumc.org kiosk by the blue wall in the main lobby for more information.

This year, the PUMC Missions Committee has solutions for those “hard to buy” for friends and family. Consider giving a gift that will be a blessing to many. You may choose one of these five mission ministries: Family Assistance Fund, Family Promise, LSL/SSL, Madina Village School/Hospital, and Sheltering Wings, make a donation in the recipient’s name, and we will give you a Christmas card with an insert explaining the ministry for you to send. Stop by and see us in the main lobby, and we will be more than happy to help you get your Christmas shopping done.

Exciting news! Disciple Bible Studies return in January 2022. Two classes will be offered this year, Disciple Fast Track and Invitation to the Psalms.

Disciple Fast Track will cover the Old and New Testaments. The class will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday evenings starting in January and continue through May.

Invitation to the Psalms is an eight-week course starting in January on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet once a week, generally for one hour, and include video instruction and helpful conversation. Class signups with dates and times will begin December 12 online at pumc.org/next-steps and in the main lobby.

These studies will be a great way to start the New Year and help everyone become better disciples of Jesus Christ. Picture yourself joining a small group, learning about the Bible with other followers of Jesus, and starting the new year with purpose and intent. The table is set, and all you have to do is sign up and say, “Here I am.”