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!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while putting your financial skills to work in a vibrant, faith-driven community? Plainfield United Methodist Church (PUMC) is looking for a dedicated Financial Administrator/Treasurer to oversee and manage its financial operations. This position is not just about handling numbers; it’s about supporting the mission of the church by ensuring financial integrity, clarity, and transparency!

As the Financial Administrator/Treasurer, you’ll be the trusted point of contact for all things financial. Working directly with the Senior Pastor and the Finance Committee, you’ll play a crucial role in everything from preparing monthly and annual financial reports to balancing books and managing special campaigns. Your tasks include maintaining accurate records, handling payroll, and working collaboratively with other church leaders to ensure all financial decisions are executed with precision and transparency.

This role requires a strong accounting or bookkeeping background, proficiency with Excel, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. With flexible hours (20 hours per week) and the potential to work from home, this role offers a unique balance of professional satisfaction and work-life flexibility. If you’re passionate about serving Christ through financial stewardship, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission!

For a detailed job description, visit pumc.org/job-opportunities.

Get ready to kick off the Christmas season with festive cheer at The Family Christmas Sing-Along on December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at PUMC! Bring the whole family—kids of all ages are welcome! Join us for a heartwarming evening of singing Christmas classics, enjoying holiday activities for children, special guest appearances, and delicious refreshments. This joyful gathering is the perfect way to start the holiday season together. Invite friends and family, and come make memories with us!

PUMC members are welcome to attend this annual business meeting of the church on Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at Calvary UMC in Brownsburg IN. We will conduct necessary business of the church, make appropriate reports to the District, and celebrate our ministry and life together.

Contact the church office for more information.

Thank you so much for your unwavering support of Transforming for Tomorrow! It’s with full hearts and a sense of accomplishment that we can officially say T4T has reached its purpose, and will now be retired. Together, we’ve made incredible strides in revitalizing our beloved church home, enhancing both its functionality and beauty.

With your generosity, we’ve transformed our church spaces in remarkable ways. From a smooth and safe parking lot, to updated and more usable restrooms, each project has helped create a welcoming environment for our community. We now have a vibrant digital sign to share events and updates, fresh new carpet throughout the building, and beautiful, updated lobbies complete with fresh paint and new art. Our main lobby features new seating, and our kitchen has been transformed into a modern, functional space to support fellowship and gatherings. Plus, we’ve added updated room signage and directional signs, inside and out, making our church even more accessible and inviting.

Please join us for a special celebration of T4T’s retirement with Craft and Cookies on Sunday, November 17, at 11:15 in the Worship Annex. Enjoy a fun craft activity that will later become part of our décor, and let’s honor everything we’ve accomplished together. We’re so grateful for your partnership on this journey and can’t wait to celebrate with you!