As a Christian, what do I do after I watch the news? Social issues trouble us. The list is long: sexuality, racism, gun violence, climate change, human rights, politics, the economy, etc. We all seem deeply divided about how to understand and address these things.

As followers of Jesus, we want to love our neighbors and help our world be more like God would. In addition to prayer, how do we do that? How can we bring constructive actions that move toward solutions rather than simply stirring more strife? What is faithful Christian action in response to social issues? Join Pastor Charlie and his guest, Rev. Rick Bell, as they moderate a discussion around this topic on Wednesday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Worship Annex.

This event is not a discussion or a vote about any Methodist denominational issues.

Please let Pastor Charlie know your plans to attend at cwilfong@pumc.org or just show up.

The 2022 Community CROP 4-mile walk for hunger will be held on September 25 at 2:00p.m. CROP (Christian Rural Overseas Program) is sponsored by Church World Services (CWS) and organized by local churches and groups to raise funds to end hunger at home and around the world.

Food pantries across the US report an increase in those needing food, and often the supplies are minimal. 25% of the funds raised stay local, and 75% goes to CWS toward national and international hunger needs, including disaster relief and to help with development efforts worldwide, from seeds to tools to wells to water supplies. We will meet at the Rec center in Plainfield at the Splash Island parking lot (north side of the rec center) at 1:30-1:45 to collect pledges, sign in, and get a group picture. We will leave at 2:00 to walk. If you can’t walk the entire course, just do what you can. We’d love to have you join us!!!

If you can’t participate in the walk but would like to support the walk for hunger with a donation, you can give it online or send a check to the church made out to CWS/CROP.

If you have questions or want to walk, call or email Mary Geible at 317-513-9693 or marygeible50@gmail.com. Watch for the CROP walk table in the narthex to get your sponsor form. Thank you for your continued support!

Please join us for the Last Saturday Lunch on August 27. Last Saturday Lunch is a free lunch available to all in the community. Pass the word and/or bring a friend. Door 14 will be open, and we will serve from 11:00 to 12:30.

Plainfield United Methodist’s United Women in Faith, formerly United Methodist Women, is preparing a wonderful custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our members and others within the church. The cookbook will be professionally published and will indeed become a treasured keepsake.

We also feature many of Phil Heffelman’s well-loved soup recipes from the Homeless Ministry at PUMC. Since he retired from the ministry, Phil has graciously offered to share his recipes for this extraordinary cookbook.

This fundraiser benefits Lucille Raines Residence in Indianapolis, which helps people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. Learn more about Lucille Raines Residence at the bottom of this email or visit their website at lucillerainesresidence.org.

If you would like to submit a recipe, please submit 3–5 of your favorite recipes by September 1, so you can be represented in our group’s cookbook. You are welcome to email your recipes to LeeAnn, LeeAnn.overbey@gmail.com, or printed recipes can be dropped off at the church office.

Recipes from all are appreciated and welcome!
Your name will be printed with each of your recipes. Thank you for contributing recipes, as this will help ensure our cookbook will be a huge success.

Not interested in submitting a recipe, but would you like to support this effort through a direct donation or pre-ordering a cookbook?

You can reserve one or more for yourself and your family at this time to be assured of receiving them by filling out the online.

Application MUST be filled out online before you will be considered for this position. Go to: pumc.link/jobapplication2022a to complete the application.

Plainfield UMC (PUMC) is looking for a self-starting, responsible individual to become PUMC’s Custodian.

The custodian position is a 30-hour-a-week job under the Facility Manager’s direct supervisory responsibility and accountability. The work supports the needs and requests of the church staff and children’s ministries per the duties mentioned in the job description.

Interior

• Vacuum all carpeted floors; clean tile floors
• Check for proper operation of restroom facilities while keeping adequate supplies available at all times.
• Dust furniture, entryways, window sills, coat racks, doors, and baseboards as needed.
• Wash windows as needed.
• Mop kitchen floor as needed.
• Empty waste baskets and trash containers daily; empty recycle containers as needed.
• Sweep staff offices once per week or as needed.
• Keep entryways at all entrances/exits clean to prevent accidents or hazardous conditions, especially in inclement weather.
• Mop south stairways as needed.
• Spot clean carpets as needed.
• Other duties as specified by the Board of Trustees/Facility Manager

Exterior

• Sweep/clean/shovel sidewalks as needed.
• Wash ‘door’ windows when needed.

Other

• Report any unusual or safety-related issues which may require attention to prevent damage to the property or persons to the Facilities Manager, Office Staff, or local authorities (Police, Fire Department) as the situation demands.
• See that church-owned equipment used by the custodian/housekeeper is maintained correctly.
• Alert the facility manager of any repairs that may be needed

If you are interested or know someone who would be a good fit, please direct them to fill out an application from the link above.

Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday in August at 8:30 a.m. for food and fellowship.
We meet in Clayton Hall/Worship Annex. Bring an empty stomach, a friend, and your Bible! Be ready to be nourished through delicious food and the word of God! Hope to see you there!
Check our pumc.org for more information.

The 43rd Annual Quaker Day Parade is Saturday, September 17. This year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” Our church community is full of activities and missions. Submitting a float to the parade would show our commitment to our community. If you are interested, please contact Charity Aton before August 15 at caton@pumc.org or call 317-839-2319 ext,246

PLAINFIELD UMC CONGRATULATES ALL THE GRADUATES OF CLASS OF 2022.

One valuable resource that is needed for PUMC’s Angel Tree Ministry every year is coffee cans. We decorate these cans for use in delivering home-baked Christmas Cookies to the Angel Tree children. Ideally, we would like to have metal coffee cans, but we realize that they are hard to come by. Viable alternatives are round 240 and 270 cup plastic coffee cans. (We cannot use square cans or 210 cup plastic coffee cans.) Please drop off clean, empty coffee cans at the Donation Depot near Door 1 to help with this important part of the Christmas Angel Tree Ministry.

If you have any questions, contact Rev. Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@pumc.org.

Plainfield UMC (PUMC) needs non-perishable items for the local food pantries we serve.
There is still a need. Food pantry shelves are empty in many cases. We ask everyone to bring food early for our annual Fall Food Drive. We will distribute bags and lists on August 7. We will collect and distribute your generous gifts on August 14 and 21. Anything non-perishable will be greatly appreciated!

Alternatively, you may write a check to PUMC with “Food Drive” in the memo. You may also give a monetary donation through SecureGive, available on our website at pumc.org/give. Thank you each so much!