Author: PAUL PERRY

Order of Worship for August 6, 2017

8:15 Service
WELCOME Pastor Mark
*OPENING HYMN #378 “ Amazing Grace” 1,3,4,6
*GREETING TIME
Be sure to sign the Attendance Register.
OPPORTUNITY FOR SHOWING GENEROSITY Martha Haynes Please use the Action Cards to submit prayer requests and joys.
Prayer of Dedication Offertory 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass 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 Matthew 5:21-26 Martha Haynes
MESSAGE “The Gift of Grace” Pastor Mark
**HYMN OF RESPONSE #292 “What Wondrous Love Is This” 1,3,4
*BENEDICTION Pastor Mark
*Congregation standing, as you are able. **The altar is open for Prayer, Profession of Faith, or Uniting with the Church
10:30 Service
WELCOME Pastor Mark
*GREETING TIME
Be sure to sign the Attendance Register.
*WORSHIP SONGS
OPPORTUNITY FOR SHOWING GENEROSITY Martha Haynes
Please use the Action Cards to submit prayer requests and joys.
Prayer of Dedication Offertory 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass 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 Matthew 5:21-26 Martha Haynes
MESSAGE “The Gift of Grace” Pastor Mark
**HYMN OF RESPONSE #292 “What Wondrous Love Is This” 1,3,4
*BENEDICTION Pastor Mark
*Congregation standing, as you are able. **The altar is open for Prayer, Profession of Faith, or Uniting with the Church
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Children’s Ministry Weekly Message -Jesus Heals Blind Men
Jesus is walking down the road when he hears a blind man named Bartimaeus crying out for help. People tell Bartimaeus to be quiet, but he keeps calling out. Jesus stops, asks the man to come to him, and then heals his blindness. Just as Jesus heard Bartimaeus’ cries, Jesus hears us.

NPUMC YOUTH GROUP
Next Youth Group
Sunday, Aug 13th @ 6:00 PM

Monthly donations for Operation Christmas Child have begun again. In July we will collect: small toys. You may place your donations in the OCC bin in the Welcome Center.

Everyone Welcome! Helping Hands will meet on Monday, August 14th at 11:30 AM in the café for a pitch-in. Erelene Brown and Peggy Lankford are our hostess. A meat dish, tableware, and drinks are provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Come prepared for a brief call to Prayer , Self Denial Ceremony, and Donation. Our highlighted mission for the meeting is Lucille Raines. We will be taking up a collection for them.
Call Mary McCarty with questions. (317) 861-7115

Come and support Matthew Kelley at a fundraiser for his Eagle Scout service project. Matthew is hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise funds to convert a culvert into a pedestrian bridge at Sugar Creek Township Park. The fundraiser will be Friday, August 18th from 5pm-8pm at New Palestine United Methodist Church, 3565 S 500W, New Palestine, IN. Free will offering.

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, Aug 6
All Services (No Staff at 8:15 AM) Baby Nursery/Cry Room A5
All Services (No Staff at 8:15 AM) Toddler Nursery A7
8:15 AM Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary
9:15 AM Fellowship Hour WC/FH/Kitchen C
9:30 AM Quest Contemporary Worship Service Sanctuary
9:30 AM Sunday School / Small Groups See Below
Builders: Parlor Learners: Café Pathfinders: C207
Children’s Class (ages 3-5th grade): C117
10:15 AM Fellowship Hour WC/FH/Kitchen C
10:30 AM Blended Worship Service Sanctuary
10:30 AM Bible Study Library
10:30 AM Children’s Church C103/C104/C117/Café
6:00 PM Ladies Small Group Library
Monday, Aug 7
9:00 AM Zumba/ Zumba Toning C100
1:00 PM Creative Adventures C207
6:00 PM Beginning Yoga C207
6:30 PM Leadership & Development Committer Meeting A17a & b
7:00 PM Intermediate Yoga C207
Tuesday, Aug 8
10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study C116
Wednesday, Aug 9—Brightwood Volunteer Day
9:00 AM Zumba/ Zumba Toning C100
6:30 PM Handbells Practice Music Room
6:30 PM Golden Jubilee Committee Meeting Parlor
6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 2439—Brownies A15a & b
7:30 PM Staff Parish Committee Meeting A17a & b
7:30 PM Quest Band Practice Sanctuary
Thursday, Aug 10
6:00 PM Gentle Yoga A1
Friday, Aug 11
9:00 AM Body Sculpt/ Boot Camp Gym
Saturday, Aug 12
7:00 AM Check In Annual Golf Outing Morning Star Golf

Attendance Sunday, 7/30/17
8:15 AM—70/ Quest—92/ 10:30 AM— 125
Sunday School/ Small Groups— 52

The next creative adventures meeting is Monday, August 7th at 1:00 PM in C207. The multi-age group is open to all who would like to meet for devotions, work on crafts, and organize events such as 94 Days until Christmas Craft & Vendor Sale, Cookies with Santa, and Advent by Candlelight.

The next meeting of the POP-In Parenting Group will be Sunday, August 13 at 6:00 PM in the Café. This meeting is open to all parents, parents-to-be, and grandparents. Childcare is always included. Meetings usually last one hour. Please plan to attend. All materials are provided.

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: Liza Fiers, Cathy Jones & Family, Debbie Hobbs, Erin Leeson & Chloe, Amya Garcia, Jon Grubbs, Jennifer Little’s Father, Robert Kingry Family, Sawyer Beckett Fiers, Fuller Center Build, Mark Bippes, Trinity Park UMC Accident Victims, Roger & Nancy McCarty & Family, David Diaz
LONG TERM PRAYER: Charlene Wilson, Myrna Beck, Sally Beck, Carol York, Jack Zerkel, Virginia Brosier, Justine Handley
CANCER PRAYER: James Scott, Randy Denny, Reid Brewer, Kim Elliott, Kim Whittaker, Ken Polston, Brandon, Fran Sittan, Steve Gookins, Angel Graves, Kim Locke, Vickie Linville, Sian & Kelly Napier, Randy, David Hess, Bob Armstrong, Marissa Akers, Ben, Jim Yates, Ginny Martin, Ty Maynard, Jennifer Little’s Father
MILITARY PRAYER: 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.

August 6, 2017
8:15 AM & 10:30 AM

“The Gift of Grace”

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 & Jessi Leeson Co-Directors of Children Ministries
Connor Neel Director of Youth Ministries
David Yount Director of Recreation Ministries
Stacy Boyd Choir Director
TJ Phillips Quest 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

The United Methodist Women are always accepting donations of food, clothing, and household items for Brightwood and Fletcher Place Community Center. Brightwood is also looking for volunteers to help them with office work, answering phones, etc., on the SECOND Tuesday of every month.

***DEADLINE TODAY, AUGUST 2***
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 6:00 PM through Sunday, September 13, 11:00 AM
WHAT: A fun-filled weekend with a day of work at one of our Indiana church camps. We will be staying at a premier lodge on the shores of Lake Webster. All meals and linens provided.
WHO: Everyone is invited: young and old, singles, families, couples. All skill levels needed.
WHERE: Epworth Forest Christian Camp in North Webster, IN
***WORK TO BE DONE***
INDOOR OUTDOOR
-Label kitchen cabinets in 6 lodges with label maker -Paint picnic tables and benches
-Wash windows in flat lodges -Clean up fallen trees
-Clean off air vents in bathrooms, dorms, main -Paint Oriole house exterior
rooms, etc. -Install split rail fence with
-Paint interior of Strawbridge lodge tractor and auger
-Remove wall boards, showers, cabinets, etc. -Sand exterior wood at
from Forest lodge to prepare for demolition waterfront lodges and apply
-Tear out 2 damaged walls and rebuild in office solid stain
basement
Information and applications are available at the display in the Narthex or
on the Missions bulletin board across from Pastor Mark’s office.

WANTED: Players, Cheerleaders, Volunteers: Registration for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is going on NOW through October 31. You can register online at www.npumc.com. The program is open to children K5 through 8th grade. You can now follow us on Facebook at NPUMC Upward Basketball & Cheerleading. There is also a big need for volunteers. The Upward program raises money that is used in many ways throughout the church, but it takes volunteers to make it all happen. We can use help in all aspects of the program; from working concessions, to being a host, or refereeing a few games. We can use your help! If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the
program, contact Brian Hart at (317) 698-0804 or at indybman@sbcglobal.net.

We are in NEED of someone to fill our Evening Supervisor position. Hours: M—TH, 5:30 PM—9:00 PM or until the last event of the evening is done. Duties include: supervise any events, turn off all lights, and lock all doors so the building is completely secure. Please contact Robin Lewis or Chad Cory in the Celebrations office,
(317) 861-0635, if you are interested, or if you know someone who may be interested.
We are the "ODD... We would like to be more than just ODD! We'd like to be the "Odd Job Squad." But...we haven't had any requests. If you need a light bulb changed in a high location, leaves cleaned out of downspouts, outdoor stuff that needs to be put away....or...??? There are youth and United Methodist Men who want to help with Odd Jobs for those who can't or shouldn't. Stacy redesigned our prayer cards to include a place for requests. Don't be too proud to ask. When we get your request, we WILL try to help and truly become more than just ODD. We'll be the "Odd Job Squad." Thank you, Roger Holder, (For the UMM)
Contribution Info:
Contribution Info: Please pick up your 2015 Contribution envelopes today in the Narthex. If you prefer to have an automatic withdraw from your checking or savings account once a week, once a month or even bi-monthly, there will be Vanco giving forms in the Narthex as well. This is the most efficient way to donate to the church. Questions, please see Jenny Greiner.
Do you need a light bulb changed in a high location, leaves cleaned out of downspouts, outdoor stuff that needs to be put away...or...??? There are youth and United Methodist Men who want to help with Odd Jobs for those who can't or shouldn't. Don't be too proud to ask, fill out the ODD JOB SQUAD section of the prayer card and let us go to work for you!
The Fletcher Place Community Center and Brightwood are always accepting donations. Please donate anything you can—clothes, household items, toys, non-perishable food items, whatever you don’t need—they would be so grateful for your generosity. You can drop your items off in the green totes next to the music room.
When was the last time you read a book? If it’s been awhile, stop by the Library Cart in the Welcome Center and check one (or more) out. There’s also a Children’s Cart by the elevator!
The FIRST Sunday of each month—TODAY— is "Can Do" Sunday. Please bring in your empty, and if possible, crushed aluminum cans, and leave them by the post (outside) at the entry to the Welcome Center. The Youth and Sunday School folks then crush those that need it and take them to be
recycled.
TRUSTEES’ SUMMER CLEANING: It is impossible to pick the perfect day for a major cleaning of the church. So, this year you can pick your own time to do your cleaning assignment. Please visit the Trustees’ table in the Welcome Center and select a task that you, your family, or several
families together would like to take on. This is an opportunity for everyone to support our church and make it an inviting place to meet and worship.
2017 OCC Donations
June-flip-flops shoes and socks
July-small toys
August-toothpaste toothbrushes and floss and cases
September-paper pencils erasers and lead
October-Hard Candy
November-TBA-what ever is in deficit
Doe Creek Middle School is in need of non-perishable food items to give to underprivileged children who do not get to eat at home on the weekends. They are also in need of winter coats, especially large sizes. Brandywine Elementary School is in need of small sized children’s clothes for children who may soil themselves and need to change at school.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LOOK ON THE PICK-UP
TABLE NEXT TO FELLOWSHIP HALL AND TAKE HOME
ANY ITEMS THAT BELONG TO YOU. THANK YOU!

Your bowls want to go home! Please stop by the pick-up table next to Fellowship Hall to claim your dishes, bowls, and other items. Items not claimed will be donated to charity.
The Library Cart is in the Welcome Center! Pick out a new read in the Welcome Center. Fill out the card in the back of the book and you are off on an adventure without leaving your easy chair. Books may be returned to the Library, next to the computer.
The Landing is a safe, confidential place for students ages 13-18 to deal with the stuff in their lives. This may be dealing with pain, finding freedom from addiction, or letting go of past problems. The aim of The Landing is to help hurting teenagers get closer to Jesus as they learn key principles during a journey towards a happier life. If you or someone you know is a teen in need of this type of support, please come to The Landing, meeting every Wednesday night, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM at 5 American Legion Place in Greenfield (upstairs from The Harbour). For details, please contact Linda Ostewig at 317-525-7791.
¯ If you wish to receive Communion, but are not able to come to the front, please let an Usher know. We will bring the elements to you.

NEW BIBLE STUDY: We are excited about a new study called "The Story - Getting to the Heart of God's Story", a 31-week journey through the Bible, taking place EVERY SUNDAY at 10:30 AM in the LIBRARY. If you are not already in a Sunday School Class at that time or if you just want to try it out, please come visit us! This series by Randy Frazee will open our eyes in two ways: to the "lower" story, intersecting with our lives, and to the "upper" story, God's overarching purpose which weaves all of humanity’s stories together. You can find the participant’s guide online many places or at the Christian Bookstore. Do not feel obligated to buy the book though, just show up for the video and chat afterwards. We are super casual! Also, being 31 weeks, we have agreed that we will be taking breaks periodically to explore other studies with the rest of the
congregation and during holidays, so in all likelihood, this one could last a whole year. Hope to see you soon!

COLLEGE BOXES: The final boxes of the year will be put together this Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00 PM. We are looking for volunteers to put the boxes together and donations to include in the boxes. Please contact Beth Prince at 317-847-2282 if you are willing to help, if you have any donations you need picked up, or if you have any questions .

A NOTE FROM MISSIONS: Thank you to the members of the
congregation for responding to the Faith Promise Sunday. We have promises amounting to $18,000 to fund New Palestine United Methodist Church missions for 2015. In 2014, we
supported over 30 different organizations and projects covering local, national, and international needs. With your generosity, we will continue to reach out to those in need in 2015. If you missed the opportunity to support missions, Faith Promise
Offering cards are available on the Missions bulletin board across from Pastor Mark's office.

If you have not signed up for this FREE Parenting Group yet, it’s not too late! The first of 6 sessions starts this Friday, April 24 right here at NPUMC in room C216 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. This group will meet every Friday, same place, same time, through May 29.
Child Care and a Pitch-In Dinner are included with every session.
Session leaders will be Lee & Nancy Collier and Bob & Kathy Mitchell.
SIGN-UP AT NPUMC.COM TODAY!

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PANTRY WISHLIST
Peanut Butter (15 -20 oz)
Canned Protein (tuna, chicken, etc)
Canned Fruit
Boxed Cereals
Liquid Laundry Detergent
Canned Vegetables
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Donations may be dropped off in the Lobby in the wooden box.

Shannon Jones mentioned the “Funds for Fun” project in her
“Do Something!” message on March 13. It is a project designed to raise money for an academy in Indianapolis to purchase new
playground equipment. If you are interested in donating to this cause, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/raisefundsraisefun.

ATTENTION: Students and Parents of Students in Grades 6-12, would you like to receive notifications about upcoming youth events?!? If so, please let Erin Amones know by texting her at (317) 366-3146. She will add you to the GroupMe App so you can begin to receive messages about the events and reminders before each event.

Sign up to work in the NPYL Concession Stand, proceeds will benefit NPUMC and Celebrations. Call, text, or email Robin Lewis at (317) 523-4765 or lewisrobin747@gmail.com. You may also visit signupgenius.com and search for our page by using Robin’s email as the creator. THANK YOU!

WELCOME! If you are a 1st time guest, please stop by the Welcome Table and pick up a small token of our appreciation for joining us in worship today! Please also take the time to fill out the information card and leave it in the marked container. Thank you and we hope you come back to worship with us next week!