Pitman Camp Meeting Schedules 2019 Summer Season (6/30 thru 9/1)
The 149th annual Pitman Camp Meeting kicks off on Sunday June 30, 2019. Each Sunday’s service begins at 7:30 in the Grove Auditorium. Open this post to view the season’s week by week schedule.
Read MoreServices will Recognize Native American Sunday (5/19/19)
Sunday May 19 will be a special service in which we celebrate the contributions of Native Americans to our society. PUMC Lay Speaker Steve Ozkowski (who has roots in the Mohawk Tribal Nation) will deliver the sermon in both services.
Read MorePUMC Celebrates Favorite Hymns (5/12/19)
In a special Mother’s Day celebration, we sang through our list of “Top Ten Hymns”. This list had been compiled via a survey in the bulletin for several weeks and a total of 84 songs received votes!
Read MoreChoirs to Lead Celebration of Palm Sunday (4/14/19)
On Palm Sunday (4/14/19), our choirs will present a cantata entitled “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross.” Join in the celebration of Palm Sunday and in the reflection of the cross. There will only be one service; at 10:15 AM.
Read MoreFrom Palms to Eggs- Easter 2019’s Schedule of Events (4/14 – 4/21)
Easter is on the way! Beginning with Jesus’ Triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and ending with His resurrection on Easter Sunday, we are celebrating this Holiest of Weeks. Here’s a summary of the events and services that we are holding.
Read MorePUMC to Host World Day of Prayer (3/1/19)
PUMC will host this year’s World Day of Prayer service on Friday March 1 (1:00 PM). All are welcome.
Read MoreWhat Do You Want for Christmas??? (12/24/18)
During our 2018 Christmas Eve Candelight Service, Pastor Jim asked “What do YOU want for Christmas?” Through the music, Word, and Candles, we were all given an experience of being touched by Jesus.
Read MoreChoirs Lead Celebration of “Jesus: No Other Name” Cantata (12/16/18)
Our choirs presented our annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday 12/16/18. The cantata is a Christmas tradition, but the experience led us to worship- Jesus: No Other Name.
Read MoreOur Father’s House Sings the Meaning of Christmas! (12/6/18)
Our Preschool (Our Father’s House) presented their annual Christmas Pageant on 12/6/18. It was a story of innkeepers, shepherds, angels, stars and wise men, but it’s also a story for the here and now that goes deeper than the familiar narrative…
Read MorePreparing the Way for Jesus (Advent 2018)
Can it be December already? Are you ready for Christmas 2018??? We have a full schedule of worship, music, and giving events (plus some food), that will help you get ready for Christmas.
Read MorePUMC to Remember the Least of These on World Communion Sunday (10/7/18)
World Communion Sunday is one of six United Methodist church wide special Sundays. Christians around the world set this day as a way to recognize and celebrate missions and ministries empowered by God throughout His Church. On October 7, we will join thousands of other Christian congregations as we receive the sacraments of Holy Communion. During this service, our prayers will focus on “the least of these” throughout the world. We will lift up those devoted missionaries who are the hands and...
Read MoreCamp Meeting Wraps Up 2018 Season (8/26/18)
The Pitman Grove Camp Meeting held its 148th season this summer. For ten Sunday evenings during the summer we heard a variety of messages and music.
Take a week-by-week tour of the 2018 Pitman Camp Meeting season.
God Will Provide! (Camp Meeting, 8/19/18)
You need a close parking spot. You need a new car. You could really use a winning lottery ticket!
The Bible says that God will provide all of our needs. What’s that really mean? Pastor John Inverso (First UMC Glassboro), took a look at this question during his message at the 8/19/18 Camp Meeting.
Crossing the Commitment Line (Camp Meeting, 8/12/18)
Richwood UMC hosted the 8/12/18 Pitman Camp Meeting. Rev. Steve Herman challenged us with his sermon and Sanctified inspired us with their music. Are you ready to commit to God, or are your toes wiggling just short of the line?
Read MoreSpiritual Viruses (Camp Meeting, 7/29/18)
During the Pitman Camp Meeting service on Sunday 7/29/18, the One Way Express inspired us with their blend of Christian Blue Grass, and then Rev. Bill Wilson challenged us to guard against the “Spiritual Viruses” that we are prone to catch.
Read MoreCoins with God’s Image (Camp Meeting, 7/8/18)
Jesus’ response to the trap was brilliant:”Whose image is on that coin? Then give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but give to God what belongs to God.” It blew His questioners away.
The sermon at the 7/8/18 Camp Meeting turned that question towards us: What “coins” are you carrying?
Summering Through Psalm 23 (7/1/18 – 8/12/18)
Our Good Shepherd. Familiar words, but what do they really mean?
During this summer (2018) Pastor Jim will lead us in a 6 part sermon series on the 23rd Psalm. Each week will feature one of the psalm’s 6 verses.
PUMC to Celebrate Christmas in July! (7/22/18)
On July 22 we’re going to celebrate “Christmas in July!” Wear something Christmasy and bring some items for our Operation Christmas Child collection. There will be one service (10:15).
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn from the Sneetches? (Camp Meeting, 7/1/18)
PUMC was the host church for the Pitman Camp Meeting on Sunday July 1; Our choir provided the special music, and Pastor Jim preached the message. In light of current events, how does God view diversity and unity? What can we learn from Dr. Susses’ story about The Sneetches?
Read MoreFruitful Opening for 2018 Pitman Camp Meeting (6/24/18)
The 148th annual Pitman Camp Meeting opened its summer series on Sunday June 24. Rev. Gary Turk was the first speaker of the summer, and he left us with a challenge to constantly re-connect with the true Vine.
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