Author: PAUL PERRY

THIS WEEK AT NPUMC
Due to the possibility of adjustments after this schedule is printed, locations and times of all events are subject to change.

Sunday, June 24
9:15 & 10:45 AM	Baby Nursery/Cry Room	Nursery
9:15 & 10:45 AM	Toddler Nursery	Nursery
9:15 AM	The Bridge Service	Sanctuary
9:15 AM	Classes/ Small Groups	See Below
Pathfinders: C207, School of F.I.S.H.: Library, Under 40: Parlor / Children’s Worship (ages3– 5th grade): C117, Rooted Small Group C216
10:15 AM	Connection Point	Welcome Center
10:45 AM	The River Service	Sanctuary
10:45 AM	Classes/ Small Groups	See Below
Builders: Parlor, Learners: Library / Children’s Worship (ages3– 5th grade): C117, Rooted Small Group C216
12:30 PM	Ginger Recital Practice	Music Room
Monday, June 25
8:30 AM	VBS	Whole Church
7:00 PM	Blended Yoga	Gym
Tuesday, June 26
8:30 AM	VBS	Whole Church
Wednesday, June 27
8:30 AM	VBS	Whole Church
6:30 PM	Rooted HS Group	C216
6:30 PM	Hand bell Practice	Music Room
6:30 PM	Praise Band Practice	Sanctuary
7:00 PM	Finance Committee Meeting	Library
Thursday, June 28—Volunteer Day—Habitat for Humanity Build
8:30 AM	VBS	Whole Church
Friday, June 29
8:30 AM	VBS	Whole Church
Saturday, June 30
10:00 AM	Private Rental	WC, Fellowship Hall, and Kitchen C

After over 40 years as a Methodist minister, Pastor JT Thomas has decided that it is time to slow down, enjoy his family and do some fishing. He will be retiring on June 30, 2018. His final service will be held at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church 963 N. Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN on Sunday June 24 at 8:00 and 10:15 am with a retirement luncheon following.
We have all come to know him as a teacher, a mentor and a friend in good times and bad. JT will be missed by all who know him. All of his previous congregants are invited to attend the services and luncheon and share their memories with him.

Children’s Ministry Needs You
We need volunteers to help us teach Children’s Worship on Sunday Mornings. All lessons and materials are provided for you! Please help us at the 9:15 or 10:45 AM service. It is very rewarding! Contact Kimmy Phillips to get involved.

As a part of their annual fundraiser, Life Choices Care Center in Greenfield asks area churches to participate in their "Baby Bottle Boomerang." We will be devoting June to this worthwhile project. Bottles will be available for filling with coin, bills and or checks. When filled please return bottles to the church office or Mary McCarty. Life Choices Care Center receives NO tax dollars and is totally self-funded. It is their mission to care for underprivileged women having babies with a Christian philosophy. They provide counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, formula, diaper, wipes and clothing for women and babies.

Operation Christmas Child News!!!
In June, we will be collecting children’s
flip-flops shoes and socks

SCRIP - Scrip gift cards are still available. Ask at the INFO DESK during the Connection Point on Sunday mornings. Don’t forget you can order online and pay by Presto Pay. Orders are actually sent to the distributor on Tuesday at 9:00 am to be ready for pick up Sunday. Orders placed after 9:00 am Tuesday will be available one week later. Many cards are kept on hand and can be purchased by check or cash on Sunday mornings. These include Speedway, Walmart, AMC, Cracker Barrel, Subway, Arby’s, Starbucks, and Taco Bell.

ELECTRONIC GIVING IS JUST A CLICK AWAY! Visit the “Online & Mobile Giving” tab on our website, www.npumc.com, or download the easyTithe app on your smartphone.

PRAYER REQUESTS
SHORT TERM PRAYER: Tyler Oban
LONG TERM PRAYER: Virginia Dick, Sally Beck, Carol York, Jack Zerkel, Virginia Brosier, Justine Handley
CANCER PRAYER: Keith Beck, Bev Rushton, Walt Willits, Bernie Perry, Jim Lynn, Margaret Smith, Dennis Foley, Julia Gilbert, Steve Gookins, Angel Graves, Kim Locke, Vickie Linville, Sian & Kelly Napier, Bob Armstrong, Ty Maynard, Marissa Akers
MILITARY PRAYER: David Thomas, Braxton Skelley, Brian Harvey, Josh Garretson, Ben Harvey, Monica Harvey, Justen Vawter, Jason Nevitt, Brent Fiandt, Daniel Denton, Jessica (Ahrendts) Newberry, Joshua Yelvington, Chris Newberry

New Palestine
United Methodist Church
… where people are encouraged, grace is given, and lives are being
transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit.

June 24, 2018
9:15 AM & 10:45 AM

“God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”

NEW PALESTINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MINISTERIAL TEAM
All Believers Ministers
Julius C. Trimble Bishop
Jim Bushfield District Superintendent
CHURCH STAFF
Mark D. Wesler Senior Pastor
Kimmy Phillips Director of Children Ministries
Connor Neel Director of Youth & Recreation Ministries
Stacy Boyd Choir Director
TJ Phillips Praise Band Director
Ginger Stoltz Accompanist
Jerome Davis Director of Technology
Mike Poor Director of Sound
Robin Lewis Celebrations Child Care Director
Mandy Shaw Celebrations Child Care Assistant Director
Leah Everett Office Manager

3565 South 500 West, PO Box 377, New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4390 [office], (317) 861-4443 [fax] E-mail: newpalumc@comcast.net Website: www.npumc.com

Order of Worship for June 24, 2018

9:15 AM - The Bridge Service
PRELUDE (Please be sure to sign the register)
WELCOME Pastor Mark
*OPENING MUSIC
#127 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
“How Majestic Is Your Name” [2x]
#2080 “All I Need Is You”
GREETING
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Pastor Mark
OPPORTUNITY FOR SHOWING GENEROSITY Bob Mitchell
(Please use the Action Cards to submit prayer requests and joys.)
Prayer of Dedication Offertory
*Doxology Hymn 95
ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT Charles Merlau
MINISTRY OF PRAYER Pastor Mark Sharing of Joys and Prayer Concerns Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. AMEN
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 121:1-2 Bob Mitchell
MESSAGE “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” Pastor Mark
**HYMN OF RESPONSE #117 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
*BENEDICTION Pastor Mark
*Congregation standing, as you are able. **The altar is open for Prayer, Profession of Faith, or Uniting with the ChurchView sermons online at vimeo.com– Type “NPUMC” in the Search Field
CVLI License No. 504033003

Attendance Sunday, 06/17/2018
9:15 AM—93, 10:45 AM—86, Total = 179
Sunday Classes - 47

10:45 AM - The River Service – Important Information
As a courtesy to the counters we encourage you to place your offering in the offering box as you enter the sanctuary.
Gluten Free Communion Bread is available on the front communion tables.

“Gold Helps Those Who Help Themselves” Psalm 121:1-2 June 24, 2018
Scriptural Background: Original meaning
Psalm 10:14b, 17-18a: God helps those who have .
Psalm 18:6, 16: In God’s care, we are never .
C. Psalm 121:1-2: We never outgrow our for God.
Origin of God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
The phrase originated in ancient .
B. It has been commonly attributed to .
The One-Third Truth
People are in with God.
B. Our faith is meant to move us to .
God’s Concern for the Needy
Sometimes people are in a too deep to climb out.
Sometimes people face they don’t know how to overcome.
C. Examples in Scripture: James 1:27 / Matthew 25 / Proverbs 10:4
God’s Help for the Helpless = Grace
A. God is the God of the cause.
B. Grace is something to be earned. We can only for it and it.

Children’s Ministry Weekly Message
1 Kings: God Gives Solomon Wisdom—1 Kings 3
While King Solomon is dreaming, God offers him anything. Solomon needs God’s help to lead, so he asks for wisdom. God gives him wisdom, plus riches and a long life! With God’s help, Solomon makes a difficult ruling and writes many wise sayings. God knows we need his help, too.
Kimmy Phillips - childrenfamilynpumc@comcast.net

Rooted-NPUMC Youth Ministry Schedule
*Rooted Small Groups every Sunday 9:15 AM & 10:45 AM
*High School Group, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Sunday Night Youth Group, July 1st, 2018 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
Connor Neel—ministryNPUMC@comcast.net

Habitat for Humanity: We are so excited that the build team is full for our June 28th Habitat Build in Greenfield. Want to help with lunch for our hardworking volunteers? A sign-up sheet for food donations will be located in the narthex. Monetary donations to help offset the expenses may also be made. Just make a check to NPUMC with Habitat Lunch on the memo line. We will also need help setting up, tearing down, and serving the food. Questions? Call or text Vicki Kuebler @ 317-418-8586.

STARTING TOMORROW!!!!
2018 Shipwrecked VBS!
DATES: MONDAY, JUNE 25 - FRIDAY, JUNE 29
TIMES: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM EACH DAY
LOCATION: NEW PALESTINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
AGES: 3 YEARS OLD - 5TH GRADE
WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF VOLUNTEER CREW LEADERS
(6th grade and older)
Everyone, attendees and volunteers alike, should sign up online at vbspro.events/p/npumc2018. Donations are now being accepted, with a suggested donation of $5 per child.
Contact Kimmy Phillips for additional information. (317) 468-8241

Cub Scout Pack 234
Scouting Ministry of NPUMC
-56 scouts from 5th grade down to kindergarten started the year (increase of 10 scouts from 2016-2017)
-43 scouts finished the year (not including 6- 5th graders that crossed over to Boy Scouts)
-Volunteer/leadership committee of 12 adults (all Youth Protection trained)
-over 90% of scouts earned their advancement for next year
-21 scouts will attend summer camp this year
-over 100 hours of community service provided to the community (including the church mulching, flags at Washington Park for Veteran's Day, donation of birthday baskets to food pantry, donation of pet toys/treats to animal shelter, etc)
-Journey to Excellence: GOLD level achieved from Crossroads of America Council
-fun activities like: Pinewood Derby race, rocket launches, rain gutter regatta race, 2 camping adventures, Halloween hayride and bonfire, Christmas party with Mrs. Claus (Santa was too busy...)
If you know of any boys or girls interested in being Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts please call Kevin Flint - Cubmaster- Pack 234 at 317-679-1302

OCC Collections 2018
February-wash cloths scrubbers and bar soap, soap dish or travel container March-t-shirts and underwear April-Coloring books and colored pencils May-sports balls and air pumps June-flip-flops shoes and socks July-small toys August-toothbrushes and floss and cases September-paper pencils erasers and lead October-Combs, brushes, hair ties, and/or headbands November-TBA-what ever is in deficit

Prayer Advocates Needed:
We are in need of some prayer advocates to pray with Pastor Mark and team before each service. The times would be around 9:00 and 10:30 each Sunday. You can sign up for 1 Sunday or service each month or more. Please contact Pam Komendo if you would like to volunteer. (317)504-4527

We would like to have someone sitting at the information desk during each service each week. The first service is from 9:15 to 10:15. The second service is from 10:45 to 11:30. You can volunteer for one Sunday a month for either service. Please contact Barbara Woods if you are interested in helping. (317)730-3799

Sunday, May 20, 2018—12:00 PM
If you are interested in becoming a member of our church family, being baptized, becoming a part of any of our ministries, or if you just want to get to know
Pastor Mark a little better, please plan to attend!
RSVP to Leah Everett at 317-861-4390

Brightwood Community Center Volunteer Day has been moved to the 1st Wednesday of each month. We are looking for people (men or women) to help once a month at Brightwood. Meet here at church at 10:00 AM!

If this is your first time attending our Worship Service, we would love to meet you and welcome you in person to New Palestine United Methodist Church. Please stop by our Information Desk in the Welcome Center to receive your welcome gift. Thank you for worshiping with us today. We hope you come back to worship with us next week!