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Holy Week and
Easter Worship Celebration April 1st 8:30a & 11:00a Palm Sunday Cantata, “Ride on King, Jesus”
9:45a Sunday School and Confirmation
10:00a Eucharist Service
April 4 at 5:45 p.m. Community Meal hosted by “Relay for Life”
April 5, at 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Worship Band
and Foot Washing
April 6, at 12:00 p.m. Community Good Friday Worship at St. Mary
April 6, at 7:00 p.m. Combined Good Friday Worship
with Sharon UMC,
“The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ”
and Chancel Choir
April 7 at 10:00 a.m. Easter Saturday Celebration with children
April 8 at 8:30a & 11:00a Easter Celebration
9:40 to 10:45 Easter Breakfast
No Sunday School, Eucharist Service or Youth Fellowship
The Power of Forgiveness:
Post Easter Worship and Adults' Sunday School
Using the material from the outstanding Public Television program,“The Power
of Forgiveness,” directed by Martin Doblmeier and funded by Fetzer Institute,
we will explore the role, meaning, and power of love and forgiveness in our lives
and the world. In class, we will view segments of the program and seek to learn
from these challenging and life-changing stories of forgiveness. Class will meet
on Sunday mornings in room 206 and on Mondays at 12:00 during Lunch Bunch
in the Conference room. Questions? See Pastor Sherry or e-mail at
April 15: “What is the nature of forgiveness?”
April 22: “Why Forgive?”
April 29: “Learning to Forgive”
May 13: “Forgiving the Unforgivable”
April 2012
Inside this issue:
Small Group News 2
Worship Schedule 3
Help Wanted 4
Prayer List 5
Kids & Youth 6
UMC General Conf. 7
Missions 8
Calendar 9
Easter Saturday 10
Birthdays 11
Change the World
will be May 6th
this year and
registration will
begin April 15th.
There will be a
project for
EVERYONE
so be sure to sign
up! Oh yes,
invite your
friends to join
you as
we work to...
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understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible and a renewed discovery of our identity in God and God’s vision for all things. Please RSVP with Larry Newton
at 815-274-3121 or
CHILDREN’S QUILT GROUP ~ Heidi Mulford and Cyndi Schaubert have started a small group for those interested in making children’s blankets. These blankets are available for little ones in need of extra comfort and love. They can be given to children who are sick or hospitalized, newborn babies, baptism celebrations, or to comfort a child during a time of loss or trauma. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP GROUP ~ Carol May is interested in starting a group of people who are passionate about reusing, reducing, and recycling things that they use. The group may decide to help people recycle “hard to get rid of” items as one of its projects. The launching of the group will coincide with Change the World Sunday. CONCERT SERIES GROUP ~ Ellen Sterrett loves to attend concerts and plays and would love to have others join her. She is working on a list of possible outings for the fall season and will be ready to publicize the group in the summer months.
. WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP ~ We will be
gathering on April 19th at 7pm to discuss Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. This suspenseful book is set against the backdrop of 1893 Chicago and the World’s Fair. Join us as we go back in time! Contact Pastor Sherry with questions at [email protected]. STRESS SUPPORT GROUP ~ Will be meeting on April 2 and April 16.
Do you want to live and give like no one else? Do you ever wonder what it would be like to not have a car payment or to be able to save for your child's college? DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY will once again be offered here at PUMC! The program teaches participants how to eliminate debt and save for the future in order to achieve their financial goals from a Christian perspective. The cost of $69 covers the program and materials. Classes will begin Sunday, April 15, from 4 to 6pm. Childcare will be provided.
For more information or to sign up, contact leaders Matt and/or Colleen at
[email protected] or 630-405-3450
CYCLING GROUP NEWS ~ Winter is wrapping up, spring is on
the way, and the PUMC Cycling Group wishes to announce we will ride again in 2012! We’ll let the weather get a bit warmer first, but if you are one of those people who start longing for the bike paths about this time of year, this is the group for you! We’re always looking for new riders. Visit http://pumc-cycling.blogspot.com to read our blog and view our ride summaries from the past two years. Contact Eric Lenning @ ([email protected]) or phone (815-254-3964). As always, our goals are fun, fellowship and fitness! DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY ~ Do you want to learn more about the bible? Are you intimidated by a 34-week intensive Disciple Bible Study? Would 8-weeks be more appealing?
Beginning April 15th you will have the opportunity to start your journey through the Old Testament on Sunday evenings in weekly chunks and finish before Father’s Day! On that day, Larry Newton will begin an Invitation to the Old Testament. The study will begin at 6:00p and allow you to “test the waters” in a bible study format. No previous knowledge required!
Explore the Old Testament’s story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law and wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets and explore the poetry of the Song of Solomon.
Participants gain a deeper
Small Group News
April 22
8:30 & 11:00 Worship
10:00 Eucharist Service
Preacher: Eun-Hye Choi on
sermon series, “Forgiveness”
April 29
8:30 & 11:00 Worship
10:00 Eucharist Service
Preacher: Chris Walters on
sermon series, “Forgiveness”
April 1
8:30 & 11:00 Psalm Sunday
Cantata and Communion
10:00 Eucharist Service
April 5
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday
worship at PUMC
April 6
7:00 p.m. Good Friday worship
with Sharon UMC at PUMC
April 8
8:30 & 11:00
Easter Celebration
10:00 No Eucharist Service
Preacher: Eun-Hye Choi
April 15
8:30 Worship
10:00 Eucharist Service
11:00 Worship and Baptism
Preacher: Eun-Hye Choi on
sermon series, “Forgiveness”
April Worship Schedule
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Look out for the Adopt-a-Bill Garden!
Donate to the PUMC Adopt-a-Bill Garden in honor or memory of someone, in thanks for a particular blessing you have received, or just because,
and receive a paper flower. Put the name of the person you are honoring or remembering, what your particular blessing is, or write “anonymous” on your flower
and watch our garden grow!
If you wish to have your donation go to a particular church bill you will have that op-tion, or you may have it go to a general fund that will help pay any
church utility or insurance bill that may need funding.
Check out the new display or contact a member of the Stewardship Committee! This opportunity will only be available during March, April, and May.
(All donations are tax-deductible.)
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OUR AUDIO/VISUAL TEAMS NEED MORE HELP ~ We need sound techs for 8:30am and video techs at 11:00am. Training will be provided for both positions and high school students are encouraged to consider helping out. Contact Tim Scates at 815-267-3813 or [email protected] for the sound tech and Don Markwell for the video tech at 815-436-9677 or [email protected]. Both of these ministries are vital to our church and we hope you will consider their plea for HELP!
We want to thank you for the cards, money for the children’s education fund, food, prayer shawls, thoughts and prayers during our loved one, Nicole Clem’s, illness and death. We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness. Jill Clem and Ruth Snyder
Whether it was a heartwarming card, a prayer for recovery, flowers to brighten my day, a thoughtful gift or support for my family . . . Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Beckie Winkels SENIORS PLEASE SAVE THE DATE ~ so you will be able to attend the Senior Dinner on April 29
th.
This dinner is a love gift from PUMC, honoring all of you who are 70 or older. The United 4 Him quartet (John DeGroot, Jason Hawkins, Kelly Markwell and Larry Stephens) will present a concert at 3pm and so this year you not only will have dinner but a show as well! The dinner will begin at 5pm so come early and enjoy the show! NEW MEMBER CLASS TO BEGIN APRIL 15
TH ~ If you are interested in learning more about the
United Methodist Church and this local congregation please join us on April 15th at 4pm for the first
of 3 sessions. This first meeting is a meet ‘n greet – an informal time to meet the pastoral staff and other people like you, interested in possibly joining this congregation. We encourage you to bring your children to this first session. Then on Wednesday, April 18
th @ 6:30pm we will meet again to
discuss the history of the Methodist church and talk about the sacraments of the church. The final session will be held on Sunday, April 22 @ 9:45am. This session covers the program ministries of PUMC – i.e. Education, Music, Youth, Small Groups. Child care will be available for these last two sessions. If you have any questions or you want to sign up to attend, please call the church office at 815-436-9651.
We extend sympathy to two of our church families and
ask that you keep them in your prayers.
To the Konczak family in the recent loss of Jessica’s
father, Gerald Foresman. Cards may be sent to them
at 13243 Allyn Street, Plainfield, IL 60585
To the Ike Eichelberger family in the loss of Ike’s wife, Wanda on March 21st. Cards may be sent to:
Ike Eichelberger, 14403 S. Silver Lane, Plainfield, IL 60544
Judith (Gary) Geistler, 23514 W. DuPage Court, Plainfield, IL 60544
John (Ruth) Eichelberger, 14102 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
Fern Angelos’ friend, Lois
Karen Cowan’s friend, Susie Coad Brown
Eun-Hye Choi’s niece, Elizabeth Ro
Jill Clem and Ruth Snyder’s family
LaVerne Corzan
Mike Crayton’s sister, Judy Barrick
Jeff & Carolyn Dement’s uncle, John Wirth Ike Eichelberger Family
Bob & Lee Faillo
Patty Habersberger’s friend, Gary Martin
Ron Henbest
Paul & Jessica Konczak Family
Helen Niemeyer
Dave Patkowa Family
Nancy Richie’s sister, Marilyn Walsh
Nancy & Wayne Jr. Richie
Judy Ruerup
Kim Stephen’s friend, Leslie Baumann
The Tegtmeyer Family’s friend, Tamara Watkins
John & Barb Tschopp’s friend, Gene May
Jessica Wachal
Guy & Danae Welch’s granddaughter, Chloe Troxel
Danae Welch
Beckie Winkels
Laura Zarbock’s friend, Rick Webster Those serving in the military
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THE ECUMENICAL PRAYER CYCLE ~ enables us to journey in prayer through every region of the world & af-firm our solidarity with Chris-tians around the globe. Please pray for Portugal, Spain, Italy, Malta, Germany, France, Aus-tria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Myanmar and Thailand.
Dear Churches Seeking New Members,
My husband and I moved to the city a few years ago and have been ‘between churches’ ever since. We’ve been to visit
quite a few of you and have some observations you may find helpful in encouraging more new members:
No Public Humiliation – Please don’t make us stand up in a room full of total strangers and introduce ourselves. We
want to be anonymous because we’re still seeing other churches. It’s not you, it’s us, and we just don’t know you very
well yet.
Acknowledge We Exist – Being anonymous is not the same as being invisible. If you act like we’re not there, we
start to think we might as well not be there as it doesn’t seem to matter to you.
No stalking – please don’t run out of the church and down the street chasing after us to tell us you were glad to see
us (and, yes, that really happened). When you act like it’s a miracle of God that you have visitors, it freaks us out.
Remember us – you get a gold star if we come back and you remember our names, but really just a friendly “nice to
see you again” makes us feel like you noticed we were there
Have a website – if you don’t have a website, we won’t be coming to your church. Nothing personal, but that alone
tells us enough to know you aren’t ready for new people.
Tell us what you really believe – be proud of what you believe and s-p-e-l-l it out on your website.
Progressive? Great! Theologically conservative? Super! But what do those things mean in the life of your community?
Finding a new church home is not always easy, especially if the one you came from was such an important part of both
your faith journey and your personal life. In our situation, we were very close to our previous faith community and it’s
hard to think of anywhere else coming close. For others maybe they’ve never been to church and want to explore that
spiritual side of themselves for the first time, but it’s all so new and confusing. Or perhaps we’re broken and we need a
place where we can be broken and it’s still okay. Any number of the things might bring us to your doorstep which can
make it hard to do much more than show up, sit quietly in the back, and sneak out afterwards. But that’s the beautiful
thing about church communities – they bring new people into your life, they can open your heart and mind to new experi-
ences, they can mend those deepest of wounds, and affirm your relationship with God.With all that on the line, don’t let
the little things mentioned above get in the way of connecting people to the Good News.
In Peace, Lyda & Brian Paraphrased from Open Letter to Churches Seeking New Members
Posted: February 27, 2012 | Author: Lyda K. Hawes | seelydarun.com
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Kids and Youth Group News need.
They'll tackle an area the size of
several city blocks and bring help and
hope to people by working on projects
like painting, home repairs,
landscaping, cleaning and beautifying
city parks, cleaning vacant lots, and
cleaning schools and nursing homes.
They'll be part of a new movement of
Christian teens across the country
who are uniting to show what it
means to be the hands and feet of
Jesus.
Group Mission Trips:
thebigdayofserving.com
MP2 is open to current
6th - 8th grade students.
Friday night check-in at St.
John’s Lutheran Church in Joliet
is 5:30 - 6:00pm.
PUMC Worship Band is playing
Friday night! Sleep over at St.
John's Lutheran.
The cost is $49: which covers all
food and entertainment Friday
night. Make your check payable
to "PUMC Youth."
Current churches participating:
Plainfield UMC, Channahon
UMC, and St. John's Lutheran
Group Mission Trips coordinates
the May 5 service projects in
Chicago. Saturday May 5 check-
in begins at 7:00am, departure
from Chicago at 4:30pm.
Transportation volunteers will be
recruited from local churches to
transport mission workers to and
from Chicago.
Each local church is responsible
for providing one adult leader per
five youth.
Go to plainfieldumc.com/mp2 to
download your forms to register and
give them to Pastor Chris by
April 15.
WHAM! Change of Dates! –
Attention all families of
kindergarteners through fifth graders.
WHAM! will meet on April 11th and
April 25th (the second and fourth
Wednesdays) because of Spring
break. All kids are welcome to join us
as we learn about the American
Cancer Society and the Relay for
Life. Kids’ will get to participate in
their very own relay! We meet from
6:30-7:30pm. Contact Pastor Sherry
for details at
EASTER BREAKFAST
Junior and senior high youth and their
families will serve breakfast Easter
morning at 9:45. They will provide
the food, you provide your appetite
and a free will offering which will
support youth ministries, primarily
the mission trip to Joplin in June. Join
with your church family as we
celebrate the Risen Christ! You may
provide monetary donations before
the breakfast to help offset the cost of
the food. Note on your check/
envelope “Youth Ministry/Breakfast”.
FLOWER PLANTING
It’s Spring time! Junior and senior
high youth are needed at the Chicago
Street parsonage next to the church on
Saturday morning at 10:00am,
April 21, to plant beautiful flowers.
After we’re done planting, youth will
be treated to a free lunch!
JOPLIN MISSION TRIP, TWO
MONTHS AWAY
The most effective and efficient tool
for mission trip fundraising is the
Mission Letter. This is a letter sent to
family and friends explaining the trip
and the need for prayer and financial
help.
All youth going on the mission trip
are required to come Sunday, April
15 at 5:00pm to finalize, print, and
prepare your letters on paper and with
prayer. Please bring your own
uniquely-written letter on paper or
electronically. Also, please bring
addresses for as many close family
and friends as you can (aim for at
least ten) to whom you will send your
letter. The church will stamp and mail
all letters.
For all information about the mission
trip, go to plainfieldumc.com/joplin.
Download the sample letter and
information about fundraising. Please
bring your skills assessment with you
(see the web site), or fill out the Excel
version from the web site and email it
to Pastor Chris.
Following our letter preparations and
prayers over the letters, we will
celebrate with pizza and a game night,
which will conclude at 8:00pm.
The deadline for registration is April
30. Youth that register before April
30 and send out fundraising letters
through the church will pay $50 to go
on the mission trip. Latecomers after
April 30 will pay the full cost of
$250. Go to plainfieldumc.com/
joplin to download all registration
materials.
SCRIP CARDS
Please place your Scrip orders by the
last Sunday of the month, April 29.
Your cards will be ordered Monday
and ready for pick-up on “Change the
World” Sunday, May 6.
Go to plainfieldumc.com/scrip or
contact Pastor Chris to learn more
about Scrip fundraising and direct
contributions to youth ministries via
Scrip purchases.
JUNIOR HIGH
“MISSION POSSIBLE 2” (MP2)
MAY 4-5 Picture this: a thousand teenagers
from youth groups in your area
uniting to serve a neighborhood in
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Overview
The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body, the General
Conference, which gathers every four years, will gather April 24 -
May 4 in Tampa, Florida. Nine hundred and eighty-eight delegates from around the world will set policy and
direction for the church, as well as handle other business. General Conference is the only entity that speaks for
The United Methodist Church.
The 2012 conference has been planned by the 25-member Commission on the General Conference. Some
4,000 people will serve in a variety of volunteer roles such as greeters, registration officials, marshals, pages,
translators, hosts and hostesses, guides, drivers, musicians, technicians, reporters and emergency-response
volunteers.
Main Tasks
During the 11-day session, 988 delegates will revise The Book of Discipline, which regulates the manner in
which local churches, annual conferences and general agencies are organized. The book sets policies regarding
church membership, ordination, administration, property and judicial procedures.
Delegates
Equal numbers of lay and clergy delegates are selected from each annual conference. Every annual conference
is guaranteed one lay and one clergy delegate.
Just as the U.S. Congress redistricts every 10 years following a national census, the number of lay and clergy
delegates assigned from each annual conference changes each quadrennium based on the number of lay and
clergy members. The total number of delegates is limited to 1,000. The 2012 conference will have an increased
number of delegates from outside the United States.
Groups of churches in Africa, Asia and Europe are known as “central conferences.” Central conferences will
have 372 delegates, up 96 from the 2008 assembly and up 186 from the gathering in 2004. Two hundred eighty
-two of the central conference delegates will be from Africa, up 90 from 2008. The 24 annual conferences in
the Philippines will have 48 delegates.
Baked Potato Luncheon Let us celebrate Earth Day together after the 11:00 worship on April 22.
What food is more “earthy” than potatoes? We will serve scrumptious
baked potatoes and fixin's and request free will donations to sponsor the
youth mission trip to Joplin. Grab a hot, steamy potato, load it up with
your favorite toppings, and head over to the “Change the World” training
meeting. Grab one or two or more for the road. Or simply hang around
with friends and family and eat, eat, eat!
Thank you for your faithful support and participation.
United Methodist Church
General Conference 2012
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SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FROM PUMC - Our church has been very
helpful through the last 15 years in financial assistance for our members who wish
to become ministers of our denomination. We have helped Mark Harkness, who is
now a pastor in our Conference; and Sherry Scates, who is, of course, our
Deacon. We are currently assisting Sarah Casey, who is one year from graduating
from Garrett Theological Seminary. We have given them encouragement and
have felt a bit of ownership and much pride as we have watched their
progression. We were delighted when Kathy Wellman decided to begin this
journey. She is beginning by taking one course a semester at Garrett. After she
met with the Staff Parish Relations Committee, which gave her their unanimous
endorsement, our Missions Committee felt we wanted to give her our "blessing" as well. We voted to start her
off with a scholarship of at least $300. Hopefully, the total raised this year will be even more. We expect to
increase her scholarships as she progresses.
CARNATION SALE PROCEEDS USED FOR WELLMAN SCHOLARSHIP - Our first fundraiser, the
Valentine Carnation sale, raised $225, which was awarded to Kathy as the first "installment" of her
scholarship. (If you wish to add to this, you may write a check to PUMC with "Wellman Scholarship" in the
memo blank.)
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP NEWS - Sarah Casey has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from our church as
she enters the final phase of her preparation towards the ministry. These funds may be matched by our
Northern Illinois Conference through its "Dollars for Scholars" program. (To qualify, the student must have a
$1,000 scholarship from the local church plus the church's recommendation, etc. Sarah has met both of these
requirements, plus the other qualifications as well. We will see what happens.)
RIDES-TO-THE-AIRPORT SERVICE - This is still going strong, thanks to Jim and Jane Ferguson. Jim
and his helpers provide rides to and from the airports for members of our church family. Jane schedules the
pick ups. The drivers donate their cars, gas, parking fees and time; the people served make a donation to our
Volunteers-In-Mission Fund equal to what they would pay a taxi. (There is no set fee.) This fund is used for
the Volunteers-In Mission trips some of our adult members take from time to time. Right now, there is
$7,038.67 in the fund awaiting the next adult mission trip.
We sincerely thank Jim and Jane and the other drivers for making this possible. We also thank Darryl Dupre
for the use of an I-Pass, which covers the cost of the tolls.
DEL VALLE PREPARES FOR MIGRANT WORKER FAMILIES - Each year about this time, migrant
worker families begin coming from Texas and Mexico to work in the area fields. Because they usually come
in groups, they do not have room to bring much with them. When you are going through your closets, please
set aside usable clothing, shoes, work boots, etc. for men, women, children and babies. Bring them to the
collection place in the storage area near the balcony stairs (across from the church office).
LOUD OFFERING FOR SARAH CASEY COMING MAY 20TH.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
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Date Event
Sun Apr 1 12:00p Sunday Brunch Bunch - Offsite
12:30p Baptism Orientation - PFH
12:30p Young Men’s Group - Offsite
Mon Apr 2 8:30a Prayer Shawl Knitting - PFH
7:00p Stress Support Group - Room 205
Wed Apr 4 5:45p 1st Wednesday Dinner - JBFH
6:30p Family Ministry Team - 204
Thu Apr 5 7:00p Maundy Thursday Worship
Fri Apr 6 7:00p Sound Meditation - 206/207
7:00p Good Friday Worship
Sat Apr 7 10:00a Easter Saturday Celebration
Sun Apr 8 9:45a Easter Breakfast - JBFH
Tue Apr 10 7:00p Prayer Shawl Knitting - PFH
7:00p Membership & Outreach - C/L
Wed Apr 11 9:00a MOM's - Offsite
5:45a Jr. Chimes Rehearsal - Balcony
6:30p WHAM!
6:30p Immersion Bible Study - C/L
7:00p Senior High UMYF - 206/207
Thu Apr 12 7:00p Launch Pad Small Group - Indian
Boundary Parsonage
7:00p Trustee Meeting - C/L
Sat Apr 14 9:00a Plainfield Area Infertility Group - 205
6:00p Restaurant Samplers - Offsite
Sun Apr 15 8:00a Due date for Circuit Rider submis-
sions
12:15p Church & Society - C/L
4:00p New Member Meet 'n Greet - C/L
4:00p Financial Peace University - C/L
5:00p Mission Trip Prep Pizza Party - JBFH
Mon Apr 16 9:00a Prayer Shawl Knitting Group - PFH
10:15a Computer Class - C/L
6:30p Education Committee - C/L
7:00p Stress Support Group - Room 205
Tue Apr 17 6:30p Stewardship Meeting - C/L
Wed Apr 18 8:15a Men's Group Breakfast - Offsite
5:45p Jr. Chimes Rehearsal - Balcony
6:30p New Member Class - Church Office
6:30p Relay for Life Meeting - PFH
7:00p Sr High UMYF - Rm 206/207
Thu Apr 19 9:30a Small Group Ministry Team - PFH
7:00p Women's Book Group - 205
Sat Apr 21 10:00a Youth Flower Planting & Lunch @
Parsonage
Sun Apr 22 9:45a New Member Class - Church Office
9:45a Church & Society Discussion - JBFH
12:00p Baked Potato Lunch - JBFH
12:15p Change the World training - JBFH
4:00p Financial Peace University - C/L
6:30p Jr. High UMYF - 206/207
Mon Apr 23 7:00p Administrative Council Meeting -
JBFH
Wed Apr 25 11:00a Trinity Food Pantry - Offsite
5:45p Jr. Chimes Rehearsal - Balcony
6:30p WHAM! - 202 and 205
6:30p Immersion Bible Study - C/L
7:00p Sr High UMYF - Rm 206/207
Thu Apr 26 6:30p Staff Parish Relations - C/L
7:00p Launch Pad Small Group - Indian
Boundary Parsonage
Sat Apr 28 9:00a Chuck Wagon - Offsite
Sun Apr 29 3:00p United 4 Him Concert - Sanctuary
4:00p Financial Peace University - C/L
5:00p Senior Dinner - JBFH
6:30p Jr. High UMYF - 206/207
Mon Apr 30 7:00p Stress Support Group - Room 205
RECURRING EVENTS:
Sunday Worship 8:30a, 10a & 11a (See page 1 for special Holy Week schedule)
Sunday School 9:45a (not on 4/8)
Lunch Bunch - Monday’s @ 12p (not on 4/9) MOM’s - Wednesdays @ 9a
Jr. Chimes - Wednesdays @ 5:45 (not 4/4) Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays @ 7p Worship Band Rehearsal - Thursdays @ 7p Alcoholic’s Anonymous - Thursdays @ 7p
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PUMC’S Easter Saturday Easter Saturday Easter Saturday
CelebrationCelebrationCelebration Saturday, April 7, 10am-12pm
Not just another egg hunt! Not just another egg hunt! Help your kids understand the Help your kids understand the
realreal meaning of Easter.meaning of Easter.
Your family will participate in a dynamic devotion,
create keepsake projects, and share in fun
and fellowship with other families.
The morning will culminate with the
hunt for the hidden prize eggs*!
Donuts and punch will be served.
*There will be designated egg hunting areas based on age. Families may want to bring a basket for collecting eggs
and a $3/child donation (limit $6/family) for supplies.
Have a neighbor who may be looking for a church home?
Invite them to join us!
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4/1 Casey Crews 4/16 Jill Hollander
Kristina DeGroot Thomas Swehla
Katie Ponulak Joann Waldron
4/2 Jack Fischer 4/17 Danielle Ivins
Connor Flanagan Sheri Martin
4/3 Dwight Mattison-Trevino Emily Vido
Dillon O'Toole 4/18 Adam Gordon
Jon Proulx Abigail Kearney
Tiffany Sterr Emily Malnati
4/4 Hannah Bonow Samantha Reavill
Sharon Lenning Sarah Reavill
Elizabeth Wellman Adam Tuck
Earl Yunker 4/19 Monica Bender
4/5 Stacie Flanagan Ken Decker
Logan Dewald Gary Hintzsche
4/6 Judy Eddy Christopher Kovac
Gloria Milyanovich Henry Matson
Andrea O'Leary 4/20 Danielle Harness
4/7 Elizabeth Bigus 4/21 Alyssa Garcia
Kristin Drake Carin Sinclair
Jon Knipper Kayla Sullivan-Swolley
Conor Mullins Robert Wachal
John O'Connell Kevin Wilson
Sandy Ureche 4/22 Sangell Mullins
Bill Wing Logan Nelson
4/8 Amy Burrows 4/23 Isabelle Davis
4/9 Steven Cline Don Johnson
Jason Puetz Adam Winchester
Thomas Tellor 4/24 Alexandra Anderson
4/10 Tim Paulson Marge Greger
4/11 Dari Mattison-Trevino Claire Wilson
Ben Paulson Ben Wyland
4/12 Estalee DeCou 4/25 Amelia Brunsting
Eric Geistler Breeana Mizwicki
Alyson O'Leary 4/26 James Wagman
Timothy Traver 4/27 Ron Henbest
4/13 Maeve Newman 4/28 Lisa Conforti
Tyler Puetz Jean McMillin
Connor Runty Derrick Sibley
Abigail Wilson Jacob Wilson
4/14 Charles Walton 4/29 Haley Brown
Nicholas Ruder 4/30 Shirley Rouse
4/15 Jeremy Bollinger Jackie Traver
Plainfield United Methodist Church 15114 S. Illinois Street Plainfield, IL 60544
Plainfield United Methodist Church
Ph: (815) 436-9651 Fax: (815) 436-9764 Web: www.plainfieldumc.com
Email: [email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday Office Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday Worship Schedule
8:30am Worship with Chancel Choir 9:45am Sunday School & Confirmation
10:00am Euchrist Service 11:00am Worship Service with Worship Band
Plainfield UMC Staff
Rev. Eun-Hye Choi Lead Pastor
Rev. Chris Walters Associate Pastor
Rev. Sherry Scates Minister of Faith Formation
John DeGroot Director, Chancel Choir
Jason Hawkins Director, Worship Band
Kathleen Hermansen Organist
Kelly Markwell Director, Bellissimo
Janine Valkema Director, Jr. Chimes
Cheryl Henbest Financial Secretary
Hope Wooldridge Bookkeeper
Marva Andrews and Cheryl Henbest
Administrative Assistants
