Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday in May 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.
Plainfield UMC is looking for a part-time custodian (20-29 hours/week). The custodian position is under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager and supports the needs and requests of the church staff and children’s ministries with the following duties & responsibilities.
If you are interested in applying for this job (or know someone who would be a good fit), please fill out an application at pumc.link/job-application.
May is Endowment Awareness Month. To allow everyone to learn more about the Endowment program, Glenn Howell will be speaking to the Adult Sunday School classes on May 15. Glenn is the Director of Development of the United Methodist Foundation of Indiana, which is the arm of the United Methodist Church that PUMC’s Endowment program is a part of.
Please join us on the 15th at 10:00 to 11:00 to be enlightened about the Endowment program.
To help show God’s BIG love, PUMC sends out a mailing each week to those of our congregation who are homebound and unable to join us in person for worship. Each mailing includes a copy of the worship folder from that week and a copy of HomeTouch® – a devotional and activity page signed by Pastor Charlie. Thanks to Rosemary Lamble for her dedication to preparing these mailings each week. Please notify the church office if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving these mailings from the church each week. Thank you!
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
The homeless ministry at Plainfield United Methodist Church began in 2007. The ministry has a rich history of volunteers working to feed and clothe the homeless. Phil Heffelman is one of the volunteers who has served almost since its inception. Phil, Master Chef, as named by the other volunteers, has unselfishly worked in the kitchen preparing meals for the homeless in Indianapolis and the hungry and homeless in Plainfield. Phil hung up his laddle in early May. He helped prepare over 50,000 meals during his tenure of almost 14 years. We wish him well in his “retirement.”
You are invited to help us celebrate Phil’s dedication to this ministry and applaud the unselfish service that he has demonstrated in serving the less fortunate. We hope you will join us on May 15 from 11:30am to 1:00pm in Clayton Hall for cake and ice cream.
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, 11 cents of it supports Children and Youth.
At PUMC, we want every child to know they are loved by Jesus. It’s so important that “serving the children of Plainfield” is our one big thing — where we want to serve the community with such impact that the love of God in Jesus Christ is revealed and noticed. We aim to show God’s love through programs for children of all ages, ranging from birth to kindergarten all the way through high school. Examples include preschool programming, before-and-after-school child care, an interactive Sunday School curriculum, seasonal events like Easter Eggstravaganza and Trunk or Treat, and a vibrant youth ministry engaged in mission throughout the United States and beyond.
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/2022-Narrative-Budget.
Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree
Warren Buffet
a long time ago.
Are you aware some of the trees on the PUMC property were “planted a long time ago” as a memorial to someone special? The flagpole by the Office Door was a gift to the Church by a long-time member, and most recently, a bench has been given to PUMC in memory of another long-time member. These are examples of meaningful legacy gifts families felt would benefit those attending PUMC now and in the future.
May is Endowment Awareness month. You may not have been aware of the gifts mentioned above. Still, hopefully, you are aware of the Endowment program at PUMC. Rather than a gift that can be seen as a tree or bench, gifts to the Endowment program are monetary assets. They are invested, and the principal can never be used. Income generated from the principal can be used to support the ministries of PUMC.
Legacy gifts are meaningful to the families that give them, whether the gift is something tangible or monetary in value. As Warren Buffett said so well in the quote above, people in the future can enjoy the blessings given today. Would you consider “planting a tree” so that someone can “enjoy the shade” tomorrow?
Please direct your questions concerning the Endowment program to Ray Shannon (317.989.4848) and/or Zoe Wiltrout (317.839.3309).
Kinderbells is a musical opportunity for younger children. If your children or grandchildren are age 3 and over, they are eligible to participate in Kinderbells!
Kinderbells are bright-colored bells, each representing a note of music.
When the children see the color of the bell, they ring. It is that simple!
Mark your calendars:
Join us on Saturday, April 30, between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in Clayton Hall (Door 14) for an excellent lunch and fellowship. If you know someone who might need a meal or would like to volunteer, visit ‘Next Steps’ at pumc.org.
Family Promise will have an overnight shelter for families experiencing homelessness very soon! With the support of the RJS Foundation, Family Promise purchased a 5,000 sq/ft home with 7 bedrooms, where the families can recover from the trauma of homelessness and begin to rebuild their lives. Our volunteers will be able to provide meals, activities, and conversations again.
Family Promise has already helped 27 families secure stable housing in 2022! This will be another great resource to help more families find stability.
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