You’re invited to the All Church Kick-Off Cookout & Pitch-In on Sunday, September 8! Join us at 11:30 a.m. outside behind the church for a meal with friends, family, youth, children, and others in the community. Let’s bid farewell to summer and embrace the arrival of fall together. We’ll supply the main dishes and drinks, and we need your help to make this event amazing. Please bring your favorite side dish (or pick one up at Kroger) and join us for a fun, joyful, and grateful gathering! If you’re a grill master, we need your help operating the grills. For anyone with mobility restrictions, accommodations will be made, and there is room for everyone at the tables on the asphalt. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Bob Preusch at bpreusch@pumc.org or Pastor Abby Lietz at alietz@pumc.org.

Register online at pumc.org/gatherandgrill. Sign-up sheets are also available at the Welcome Desk and in the Worship Annex.

While registration isn’t necessary to attend, it would help us plan better if we know how many people to expect.

Threshold Singers of Hendricks County is a group of women who provide a calming environment at the bedside through the singing of gentle, peaceful, and soothing music. They sing in groups of 3-4 to create a feeling of peace and comfort for their clients and loved ones. Their music is appropriate for people at the “threshold,” no matter what their spiritual beliefs.

Over 300 items, from gift cards and homemade goodies to handmade items, wall art, jewelry, and toys, have been generously donated by church members, friends, and business supporters for the PUMC Youth Online Auction. The top bidders will significantly impact youth missions and outreach endeavors.

Make a difference in the lives of the youth, have fun, Bid Big & Bid Often! Your support makes a difference!

To start bidding and make a difference, visit the auction page at www.biddingforgood.com/pumcyouth

The Plainfield Church Federation is organizing a coat drive called “Bundle Up Hendrick County” to help needy families. Families need new or nearly new coats, scarves, gloves, and other cold-weather gear. Donations can be dropped off in marked barrels at the church. The coat drive runs from September 29 to October 13. The collected items will be distributed on October 19 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Let’s keep each other warm this winter season.

Brandon Denman and Lynn Blosser invite you to join the music ministry at PUMC. Regardless of your musical background, we welcome everyone with a heart for God. You can get involved in the following ways:

• NewDay Praise Worship Band Instrumentalists and Vocalists
• Sanctuary Choir
• Praise Bells
• Sanctuary Bells

For more information, contact Brandon Denman at brdenman@pumc.org or Lynn Blosser at lblosser@pumc.org.

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.

We look forward to seeing you there for a delicious meal and great company.

Graduates not pictured:

Zach Bigelow, Alyssa Davis, Aurora Ellis, Hannah Jones, Alex Negro, Baylee Smith

We invite you to join us for a 4-week study on the purpose and power of prayer. This enriching series, designed to deepen your understanding of prayer, will take place on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Worship Annex beginning August 7 and concluding August 28. By participating, you will have the opportunity to connect and learn with others, enrich your spiritual journey, gain a deeper understanding of prayer and foster personal growth.

Every session will conclude with a prayer challenge or activity throughout the week, fostering personal and communal growth in our prayer lives. This growth is not just personal, but it also contributes to the growth of our church community.

If you are interested in participating, please get in touch with the church office, Pastor Abby (alietz@pumc.org), or Kathy Perry (ke_perry@hotmail.com).

From August 17 to September 28, customers at the Plainfield Meijer store can make a difference in the lives of those in need through a special gift card matching program. When patrons purchase a $10.00 Simply Give gift card during this period, Meijer will convert your gift into a Food-Only gift card and give it to St. Mark’s Food Pantry.

On Saturday, August 17, and Saturday, September 28, Meijer will double match your purchase, tripling the amount donated to St. Mark’s Food Pantry (i.e., $10.00 becomes a $30.00 gift)!
This innovative campaign offers a convenient way for individuals to contribute to the fight against food insecurity in their community.

By simply purchasing a gift card, customers can effectively double their donation, thanks to Meijer’s commitment to matching the value of each $10.00 Simply Give gift card sold. The ease of access to these gift cards near the checkout lanes makes it a hassle-free process for customers to participate in this charitable endeavor.

By participating in the Meijer gift card match program, customers play a vital role in supporting St. Mark Food Pantry’s mission to provide food assistance to those in need. This initiative showcases Meijer’s dedication to giving back to the community and underscores the power of collective action. It’s a reminder that even small individual contributions, like purchasing a gift card at Plainfield Meijer, can collectively make a significant difference in addressing social issues.

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.
We look forward to seeing you there for a delicious meal and great company.