You’re invited to help us package food to feed 9,000 people worldwide on Missions Projects Sunday, April 14, 2024. We’ll begin with our regular worship schedule that morning. Then, following the 10:00 a.m. worship, we’ll have an all-church pitch-in lunch in the worship annex at 11:15 a.m.

After lunch, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., we’ll work together to pack meals for people who are hungry overseas. We’ll pack 1,500 “bags,” providing food for 9,000 people. We’re partnering with MMDC (Midwest Mission Distribution Center), which delivers emergency supplies for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) and other UM relief efforts.

To register for this event, please visit pumc.link/24FFO or find the sign-up table in the Main Lobby a few Sundays before April 14. We encourage you to invite your friends, family, and neighbors for this special Sunday. We’ll have worship, a pitch-in lunch, and the opportunity to serve others together. We hope to see you there!

Plainfield United Methodist Church urgently requires passionate volunteers who can dedicate 2-4 hours each month to help teach Sunday school to children from kindergarten to fifth grade. The church also needs volunteers to assist in the nursery by looking after younger children. All motivated men and women are welcome to volunteer and work with us towards a good cause.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please get in touch with Charity Aton and JR Raffe at caton@pumc.org. Join us in our mission to make a difference in our community and children’s lives!.

Eggstravaganza is on March 30, 2024, and we need your help! We expect more guests than last year, so we need volunteers to help with tasks such as setting up, welcoming guests, running craft stations, and cleaning up.

We also need donations of giant stuffed animals for prizes. Contact Charity at caton@pumc.org for details.

Visit pumc.org/24egg to volunteer or donate. Let’s make this event a success!

We seek a part-time Kids Connection Leader/Driver who is confident and experienced. If you possess a passion for working with children of all ages and thrive in a positive work environment that offers competitive remuneration, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

At Kids@PUMC, our mission is to establish a safe Christian environment characterized by love and acceptance. Children can develop Christ-like values and attitudes such as integrity, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, and spirituality. As an integral component of our team, you will play a critical role in helping us achieve this mission through your work with children, academic support, and planning of activities for school-age children.

Applicants must be available daily from 3:30-6:00 pm and be comfortable driving a 12-passenger van to be considered for this position. Additionally, you should possess prior experience working with children, be punctual and reliable, and have the ability to pass a background check.

We offer discounted childcare rates for staff children, and the pay rate for this position is between $13.00 to $15.00 per hour. If you meet the requirements and want to join our team, please complete the application, including references and salary expectations. For additional information, please visit pumc.org/job-opportunities.

The PUMC kitchen is currently undergoing some much-needed renovation work. It will not be available for food preparation at the end of February. As a result, we won’t be able to offer in-house meals. However, we will be making deliveries and making carry-out lunches available. If you have any inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact Mary Ann Hamilton at m.a.hamilton2@gmail.com.

This week, we highlight the Basic Ministry Budget.

The operating budget for Plainfield United Methodist Church is more than line items on a spreadsheet. It’s a story of love in action. PUMC uses gifts to the budget to show God’s BIG Love and help others grow in faith.

Out of every dollar you generously give to support the Basic Ministry Budget, 7 cents of it supports adult discipleship.

Discipleship: $63,095

United Methodists are passionate about making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. At PUMC, we believe that powerful catalysts for transformation are learning and fellowship. Whether you want to read the Bible in a year, engage in a churchwide study, or join a support group, PUMC has a seat with your name on it! Recent offerings include “Disciple Bible Study” short-term classes and Lectio Divina reflections twice a month. You’ll also find ongoing adult Sunday School classes, social groups for all ages, and gatherings for men and women.

Thank you for supporting adult discipleship here at PUMC!

Total 2024 Basic Ministry Budget: $1,051,584

For more information about the PUMC Basic Ministry Budget and the Narrative Budget, see the January or February Circuit Rider or check out pumc.link/2024NB.

Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday of the month for food and fellowship.

This month, while the kitchen is being renovated, we are traveling to the Lenten Breakfast Series Kickoff at Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E. US 36, Avon, IN 46123, at 7:30 a.m. We will meet in the church parking lot at 7:00 a.m.

Plainfield UMC will host the Lenten Breakfast series on February 24 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.

The United Women in Faith (UWF), formerly United Methodist Women, has planned a series of activities for 2024 to enhance the lives of women, children, and youth.

On February 11, 2024, we will organize our annual Big Game Bake Sale. You can choose from various treats to take to your Big Game gathering or enjoy with your family. The donations collected during the bake sale will support Madina Village School in Sierra Leone and Eleanor Skillen School 34 Food Pantry in Indianapolis.

On Tuesday, February 13, Rachel Circle will pack backpacks for Madina Village School. You can join them at 2 pm in the Worship Annex to help write notes for the students and learn more about Madina Village School.

We are excited to announce the launch of Book Boosters in March 2024! Book Boosters will meet on the last Tuesdays of March, May, July, September, and November. If you want to learn more, please get in touch with Martha Roath via email at mjroath@msn.com or phone at 317-839-6418.

For more information on our three Circles and their updated meeting times, please visit pumc.org/womens-ministries.

It’s important to note that PUMC regularly supports not one, not two, but five different food pantries. If you want to make a real difference, consider making a financial or food contribution to help us continue to provide hope to those in need. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!
Take advantage of the opportunity to make a difference! On February 4, grab a grocery bag on your way out or make a financial contribution to help us continue to feed those who need it most. Together, we can make a real impact!

PUMC has partnered with Scouting, BSA for over 50 years to provide a volunteer-run youth outdoor program. Our activities, including camping, hiking, and the pinewood derby, are designed to be fun and purposeful and help our Scouts make friends, create memories, and develop lifelong skills.

Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling in them the Scout Oath and Law values. At PUMC, we are committed to living and serving our community, and we hope to continue doing so with our Scouting program.

Troy Crum
Chartered Organization Representative and Committee Chair Pack 399