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.

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. This Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be a volunteer workday at the new property to do some cleaning, organizing, putting together furniture, and more. If you would like to help, please contact Lisa Ochoa at lisa@familypromisehendrickscounty.org with your availability.

We would like to make you aware that, now that PUMC has an electronic door locking system, there is no longer a need for lock-up crews to lock doors and turn off lights. If you are in a classroom and your meeting is over, please turn off the lights. If you are exiting the building and the hallway seems empty, please turn off the hallway lights. Thank you for helping your church family to be good stewards and save the church some money.

A HUGE thank you to all who joined us for the Walk4Ukraine and the generosity of the donors! We had 19 walkers, and Melissa’s sweet dog joined us to raise money for this special walk. We had a great time of camaraderie and exercise and had fun meeting new people. You are all awesome!!! I also want to thank Mick and Linda Linn and the Dairy Queen for donating Dilly Bars to the walkers; even the dog had an ice cream treat! Because of your generosity, we are happy to report that we have raised $4,246 to help the Ukrainian refugees facing so many difficult obstacles. Wow, that’s amazing! Donations are still being accepted until the end of the month. Thank you, again, for your support of this vital ministry!

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! Items that often receive the highest bids include:

• one-of-a-kind experiences,
• specially made items,
• gift certificates,
• event/concert tickets,
• autographed memorabilia,
• vacation homes,
• weekend getaways.

What are some items you can donate?

Something you can do:

• Talents you might have (Examples: providing a meal, dessert, crocheted/knit items, woodworking, etc.)
• Teach a class (Examples: cooking, baking, knitting, art, jewelry making, yoga, etc.)
• Professional services (Examples: financial, interior design, organizing, etc.)
• Host a party (Examples: Progressive Dinner, Pizza Party, Game Night, Pool Party, etc.)

Something you love & frequent.

• Gift certificates to any of the following help support local
• businesses along with our youth auction:
• Favorite hotels, restaurants
• Fabulous services – Hair and nail salons, pet groomers, massage therapists
• Family outings – Bowling, arcade, skating, etc.
• Classes and other activities

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!

The meaning of confirmation is closely related to that of baptism. Baptism and confirmation are part of an ongoing, lifelong process of growing in grace. The confirmation program is one piece of this lifelong process of Christian discipleship. The larger picture is Christian formation, being transformed – over time and through the work of God’s Spirit – into the image of Christ.

Confirmation seeks to give the youth a systematic overview of the faith – our identity, history and heritage, practices, and beliefs. This will include our heritage and traditions as a Christian community and as a United Methodist Family and our fundamental beliefs and commitments. In addition, youth will learn what it means to live a Christian life and be involved in the church’s mission in the world.

Here are the 2022 Plainfield UMC Confirmands.