CHILDREN: $108,320
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, from birth to kindergarten through high
school. Examples include preschool programming, beforeand-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.
WORSHIP: $289,464
We hope that everyone who participates in worship on Sunday
morning can praise God in the most meaningful manner
for them. This may look like our traditional Classic worship
experience at 8:45 and 10:00 a.m., contemporary NewDay
Praise at 10 a.m., Youth worship at 10:00 a.m., a seat in worship,
or an enhanced live stream experience on pumc.org. No matter
how someone chooses to engage with us, we always seek to
create a space and an experience where people who don’t know
Jesus can meet him, those who do know Jesus can grow in that
relationship, and everyone can find a warm welcome and safe
place to ask questions and talk about faith.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP: $69,296
United Methodists are passionate about making disciples of
Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. At PUMC, we
believe that powerful catalysts for transformation are learning
and fellowship. Whether you want to read the Bible in a year,
engage in a churchwide study, or join a support group, PUMC has
a seat with your name on it! Recent offerings include “Disciple
Bible Study” short-term classes and Lectio Divina reflections
twice a month. You’ll also find ongoing adult Sunday School
classes, social groups for all ages, and gatherings for men and
women.
SERVICE: $155,276
Service is one of PUMC’s core values. Our congregation is
motivated by God’s BIG Love to be the hands and feet for
countless outreach initiatives in Plainfield, Hendricks County,
and around the globe. It starts in our backyard with programs
like Monday Night Homeless Ministry, Second & Last Saturday
Lunch, and the Family Assistance Fund. Support extends to
local organizations like Family Promise of Hendricks County,
St. Mark’s Food Pantry, and Sheltering Wings. It culminates in
adult and youth mission trips throughout the year. Proceeds
from PUMC’s annual Fish Fry support ongoing outreach and
mission efforts.
GOD’S HOUSE: $275,551
PUMC’s facility on 600 Simmons Street serves as a home base
for our core areas of service and ministry. Our 41,000-squarefoot, two-story building allows us to host classic, contemporary,
and youth-centered worship services concurrently each Sunday.
Our digital exterior signage, new carpet, and main lobby refresh
aim to make guests and members feel welcome and at home. Our
classrooms are filled with children, small groups, committees,
mission teams, pastors, and staff. Our full-sized kitchen is a hub for
2022 Narrative Budget ongoing ministry and outreach initiatives
like bereavement meals and the annual Fish Fry. We open the
sanctuary for countless concerts, music programs, and theater
experiences when safety protocols allow. And we recently took
on a long-term loan for replacing PUMC’s roof and HVAC system.
Our property is one of the most potent tools for ministry we
have, and we don’t take it for granted.
SUPPORT SYSTEMS: $135,442
If PUMC’s building is a home base, support systems keep
our home healthy and strong. From kitchen supplies to
communion elements, this budget area provides for the critical
tools, equipment, and other resources required to execute
countless ministries. Examples include printers, regular organ
maintenance, in-house media equipment, live-streaming
services, office supplies, media subscriptions like RightNow
Media, music licenses, digital properties like our website, plus
any “odds or ends” you might think of. We couldn’t do what we
do without them.
TOTAL 2023 BASIC MINISTRY
BUDGET: $1,033,349
For more information about PUMC giving, expenses, and
spiritual initiatives such as Transforming for Tomorrow and
the Music Guild, don’t hesitate to contact the church office at
317.839.2319 or visit pumc.org.
2023 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. See how PUMC uses budget dollars in 2023 to show
God’s BIG Love and help others grow in faith.
FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS,
THERE YOUR HEART WILL BE ALSO.
MATTHEW 6:21