Come and experience the joy of serving and learning together at our “Walk Through Sunday School” event! You are invited to tour our Sunday School classrooms and witness firsthand the wonderful and fulfilling experience of serving our children.

• Date: March 10, 2024
• Time: 11:30 AM
• Location: Elementary Sunday School Room (Room 100)

This event is an opportunity for you to see the impact of our Sunday School program and how it enriches our children’s lives. Whether you are currently involved in Sunday School or are interested in exploring ways to serve, this event is for you.

We look forward to sharing this unique experience with you and showing you how you can be a part of this vital ministry.

We cordially invite you to a tour of the recently renovated PUMC kitchen, which we’ve named “Transforming for Tomorrow.” The tour will take place right after the worship service, this Sunday.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to meet the kitchen team, who will guide you through the new hub for culinary activities. You will be able to see and experience the new kitchen space first-hand and learn about our exciting future plans, which will undoubtedly leave you with a sense of anticipation and excitement.

We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support throughout the renovation process.

So, please join us for the tour and celebrate this milestone together. We look forward to seeing you there!

PUMC is collecting items recommended by school counselors and nurses to help the children of Plainfield. The items required include sweatpants/leggings (girls) in sizes 6-8, travel-sized deodorant/body wash, small bottles of water, and boys’ and girls’ socks. You can donate these items by dropping them in the “Students of Plainfield” bin at the Donation Depot near door 1. For any queries, please contact Sandy Bennett at sdailben@gmail.com.

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.