In Afghanistan, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake killed more than 1,000 people and injured thousands more. In Bangladesh and India, millions of people are displaced from continuous rains that have produced severe flooding.
Join us in prayer for God’s provision amid the destruction of lives, homes, and the upheaval of whole communities.
UMCOR is reaching out to partners in these countries and assessing ways to offer relief in response to these disasters.
Pastor Charlie Wilfong and Rebecca Blackwelder will host Faithful and Inclusive, The Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church in the Worship Annex, starting Sunday, August 7 at 12:15 p.m. There is still time to sign up and childcare is avaiable if, needed! Faithful and Inclusive, developed by Rev. Rob Fuquay, the senior pastor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, allows you to gain an understanding of how United Methodists can be both obedient to God’s Word and fully welcoming to LGBTQ persons in the church.
For more information or to register, visit Next Steps at pumc.org.
Please join us for the Last Saturday Lunch on June 25. 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 serve from 11:00 to 12:30.
Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday in June 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.
As society comes to grips with higher costs for the bare necessities, there is a growing need for food and personal care items. PUMC continues its work to show love, share hope, and serve those in need by collecting these items. Items are collected on Sundays between 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Mondays between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Volunteers will be in the church’s parking lot to receive these gifts of food and personal care items. These donations supply PUMC’s hunger alleviation ministries, food pantries, and community support organizations in and around Plainfield.
Drop off your donations in the east parking lot. You don’t even have to get out of your car! Check out pumc.org for more information. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@pumc.org or Mission Chairperson at missions@pumc.org.
Rachel Circle’s June meeting will include a special musical guest, potluck dinner, and an update from Family Promise. The meeting will be Tuesday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Clayton Hall. If you have any questions, contact Jane Meyer atdougandjane.meyer@gmail.com.
The annual PUMC Youth Online Auction is happening again this year, and your support is needed!
Why get in on the action, especially if you don’t have teens? By supporting PUMC youth, you will make a difference in their spiritual growth and development. Your prayers and donations will make a difference in the programs and outreach available to the youth. PUMC youth volunteer in local, national, and international mission and outreach opportunities. Our teenagers provide leadership at church summer camps and participate in activities to strengthen their spiritual growth. To support these activities and events, PUMC hosts the 11th Annual PUMC Youth Online Auction from August 26 to September 12, 2022.
Now here’s the best part! By simply donating any of the items below, you can help the vibrant youth ministry at PUMC thrive!
To contribute to the auction, please complete the Auction Donation Form by visiting pumc.org/youth-auction as soon as possible. This will allow us the maximum opportunity to list your auction donation. If you know of others who would like to be included, please share this information. When the auction opens for bidding, check out our link: www.biddingforgood.com/pumcyouth and bid, bid, bid!
We invite you to come in and pick up a carry-out meal between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on June 11, 2022. Please enter through door 14 and go to the kitchen, and someone will be there to get your meal. If you know of someone who might need a meal, visit pumc.org/ministries.
Family Promise has purchased a house that will become the new overnight shelter for the families in the residential program. Renovations are almost complete! The goal is for families to start using the property in late June. There will be another volunteer day Saturday, June 4 and June 11, for two shifts from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The tasks for this volunteer workday at the new property are cleaning, organizing, putting together furniture, and more. If you would like to help, please contact Lisa Ochoa at lisa@familypromisehendrickscounty.org with your availability.
PUMC’s Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is pleased to announce that Craig Hooker has joined the PUMC staff as a part-time custodian. Craig assumed the responsibilities of this position effective May 31. Craig brings significant experience to PUMC, having had a long and successful career in custodial and maintenance services in schools and other public settings. Craig can be reached via email at chooker@pumc.org.
Questions about the staff at PUMC may be directed to Tamara Miller, SPRC Chair, at staffparish@pumc.org.
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