Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025

Youth Worship at 10 a.m. in Room 200
This Sunday: Know Your Worth!

This week we’ll talk about how quickly things can go from great to awful—like that song you loved until it got overplayed! We sometimes treat ourselves the same way—feeling amazing one minute and “ugh” the next. But Jesus reminds us in the story of the lost sheep that our worth never changes. You’re already loved and enough—and life gets lighter when you believe it!

Read Ahead: Luke 15:1–7

Serve with the PUMC Homeless Ministry

We need two youth volunteers to serve on the first Monday of each month. The next open date is Nov. 3, and there are several future dates available. Grab a friend and sign up by the Youth Room.

Mark Your Calendar

• Sunday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. – Youth Halloween Party in the Youth Rooms. Costume contest, games, and food! Let Brandon know if you’re coming and if you’d like to bring something.
• Nov. 7–9, 2025 – Fall Retreat Weekend at Camp Indicoso. A favorite and meaningful weekend for PUMC Youth! Flyers are available outside the Youth Worship Room. Adults interested in chaperoning should contact Brandon. RSVP deadline: Oct. 20.

Coming Soon

Weekly High School Bible Study – Brandon hopes to continue the weekly Bible studies Pastor Bob started. Stay tuned for start date details, and reach out to Brandon with your thoughts or questions.

Questions? Contact Brandon at brdenman@pumc.org.

Sunday, Oct. 12 – Youth Worship
10 a.m. • Room 200
Fostering for Faith

Guest speaker Wendy Denman will share how she shows God’s love to children in need through fostering.
Read ahead: Psalm 68:5-6 & Matthew 25:40.

Serve with the Homeless Ministry

Two youth volunteers are needed on the first Monday of each month. The next open date is Oct. 6. Sign up by the youth room!

PUMC Youth Cookbook

Kids@PUMC are creating a cookbook and want your favorite family recipes! We’re also looking for someone to design the cover. Let Brandon know if you’d like to help.

Mark Your Calendar

• Oct. 26, 7 p.m. – Halloween Party
  Costume contest, games, and food in the Youth Rooms. Let Brandon know if you’re coming or bringing snacks.
• Nov. 7–9 – Fall Retreat at Camp Indicoso
  A favorite weekend for fun and faith. Flyers are outside the Youth Worship Room. Adults may contact Brandon to chaperone. RSVP by Oct. 20.
  

High School Bible Study

Weekly gatherings are coming soon! Stay tuned for dates and details.
Questions? Contact Brandon Denman at brdenman@pumc.org.

Join Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests for Men’s Breakfast every third Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Worship Annex. Enter through Door 14.

Enjoy a hearty meal, good conversation, and time in Scripture as we grow in faith and fellowship. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been attending for years, this is a welcoming space to connect with God and one another.

Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come hungry—for food, fellowship, and God’s Word. All are welcome—just as you are.

Sunday, Oct. 5 | Youth Worship at 10 a.m. in Room 200

This week: God Loved You First. Love begins with God—you don’t have to earn it. That truth changes how we live, treat others, and see ourselves. Read ahead: Matthew 22:36-39.

Parent Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. | Youth Worship Room. Meet Brandon, hear vision and goals, share ideas. Youth welcome.

Serve with the Homeless Ministry

Two youth needed the first Monday each month. Next: Oct. 6. Sign up by the Youth Room.

PUMC Cookbook

Submit family recipes! We also need a youth to design the cover. See Brandon if interested.

Mark Your Calendar

• Oct. 7 | Parent Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 26 | Halloween Party, 7 p.m. Costume contest, games, food. RSVP to Brandon.
• Nov. 7–9 | Fall Retreat at Camp Indicoso. RSVP by Oct. 20. Flyers outside Youth Room. Adults needed as chaperones.

Coming Soon

Weekly High School Bible Study—date TBA.

Questions? Contact Brandon at brdenman@pumc.org.

Plainfield UMC invites you to the Financial Summit on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m. in the Worship Annex.

This annual gathering is more than numbers—it’s about vision. In less than an hour, you’ll hear how your generosity fuels ministry today, celebrate the lives being touched, and see bold plans for 2026. Leaders will share clear updates and answer your questions with honesty and hope

Your presence makes a difference. When we come together as a church family—united, informed, and committed—God can do even greater things through us.

Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join us Oct. 5 and be part of the conversation, the celebration, and the future of ministry at PUMC.

Saturday, Oct. 11 | 11–11:30 a.m.

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.

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee invites you to join us in celebrating Pastor Appreciation Day with a reception in honor of our pastors on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Receptions will be held in the Church Lobby following each service.

This is a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude for the faithful leadership, encouragement, and care our pastors provide each week. Through preaching, teaching, prayer, and presence, they walk with us in times of joy and in moments of challenge.

We invite you to enjoy fellowship and light refreshments as we come together as a church family to thank them personally. Baskets will also be available if you wish to share a card or note of appreciation.

Please join us as we celebrate the gifts of our pastors and the many ways God blesses our congregation through their service.

Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Youth Worship — 10 a.m., Room 200
This Sunday: Faith isn’t just for Sunday—it’s for every day.

This week we’ll explore how faith shows up in everyday life—not just on Sundays. From the classroom to friendships to family, following Jesus makes a difference in ordinary moments.

Read ahead: James 1:22; Colossians 3:17.

Parent Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. — Youth Worship Room
Parents, join Brandon for a brief meeting: introductions, vision and goals for the Youth Group, potential changes, and Q&A. Youth are welcome.

Serve With the Homeless Ministry

We need two youth volunteers on the first Monday of each month. The next open date is Oct. 6, with more dates available. Sign up by the youth room—bring a friend.

PUMC Cookbook

KIDS@PUMC are creating a cookbook and collecting family recipes. We also need a cover designer. If you’d like to help, please tell Brandon as soon as possible.

Mark Your Calendars

• Sept. 28, 2025 — CROP Walk, 2 p.m. (Sunday). PUMC is participating to help end hunger in our community. Sign up today.
• Nov. 7–9, 2025 — Fall Retreat at Camp Indicoso. A favorite and meaningful PUMC Youth event. Flyers are outside the Youth Worship Room. Adults interested in chaperoning should contact Brandon. RSVP deadline: Oct. 20.
• Weekly High School Bible Study (October). Start date to be announced. Contact Brandon with questions or ideas.

Questions? Contact Brandon at brdenman#pumc.org.

The air is turning crisp, the days a little shorter—perfect weather to come inside and play Euchre!

Mark your calendars for the first Wednesday of every month and join us in the Worship Annex (NewDay Praise area) from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Haven’t played in a while? Never learned at all? No problem—you’re welcome here. Come for the fun, fellowship, and maybe even a little friendly competition.