Methodists Remain United in Mission for Christ!
Bishop Schol held a series of tele-conferences with clergy and laity regarding the recent reports about a proposal which would create a schism in the United Methodist Church. The media reports incorrectly characterized the proposals as decisions. The Bishop fielded a wide range of questions to debunk the rumors and to ensure us that the UM Church will continue to focus on our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world.
Read MoreThread & Yarn Groups Reach Out with Warm Hugs (11/10/19)
Our Thread and Yarn ministries dedicated their latest collection of knitted and crocheted items during Generosity Sunday (11/10/19).
Read MorePUMC Helps SERV Bring Peace to Survivors of Violence
One of the offshoots of the fire which destroyed our downtown building in 2003, is that our rebuilt church is a modern facility which can be offered to the many groups needing meeting space. Being a “community center” and providing meeting space allows us to assist organizations who are providing ministries which go beyond our own expertise. By partnering with outside organizations in this small way, we have been helping people who are dealing with problems such as addictions,...
Read MoreMissions Updates (Dec. 2018)
Emmanuel- God is with us. He’s with us through the hands and feet of His children, some of whom are global missionaries whom we’ve been supporting. Here’s an update on their missions. During this Advent season (and throughout the year), be in prayer for and with them.
Read MoreChristmas Hugs Available!
Know of anyone who needs a warm “hug” this Christmas Season? The Hooks and Needles for God group is always at the ready to give a knitted hug.
Read MoreWelcome to all Trunk or Treaters! (10/27/18)
During our 10/27/18 Trunk or Treat, PUMC was honored to welcome over 600 people who came for an experience of community and family in a safe and welcoming environment. For anyone new to our church, here’s a big welcome and more information.
Read MorePUMC Helps Send Mexican Kids to School
One of the ministries we support is a United Methodist Church in La Palmilla, Mexico. They are a growing church without the financial means to provide the resources needed by their ministry. For years, we have raised money and sent mission teams to La Palmilla to help them build a new sanctuary. The construction has finally been completed, and the church dedicated their new sanctuary in 2016. But sending their children to school is another difficulty they have. In the US we take it for...
Read MoreTwo Billboards Outside of Fellowship Hall (8/22/18)
Have you been in the Fellowship Hall recently? You may have been there but passed them by, but two bulletin boards have been announcing events and sharing information for a long time. The first board (closest to the Narthex) holds missions news and is updated by the Missions Committee regularly. The second board, closer to the kitchen displays community news. Often, fliers come in the mail with a request to share the information with the congregation. These get posted on the NEWS bulletin...
Read MoreTurn your Trash into Treasure!
Did you know that those annoying tabs on your soda cans can be used to help sick children? Or that cancelled stamps can be used to help patients pay hospital bills?
There’s a bucket in the narthex to collect these items for this unique ministry…
Daily Bible Reading Plans for 2018 are Ready! (12/23/17)
Reading the Bible every day is an important habit, but sometimes we need a little help.
This page presents several “Chapter-a-Day” Bible reading plans. Pick one out, Print it out, and join in the fruitful habit of tasting a bit of God’s word every day.
Countdown to “The Messiah”: Week 7 of 7
“The Hallelujah Chorus”… this seventh and final chorus in “The Messiah” reminds us that our Gentle Shepherd will lead us into the very presence of God. Life is eternal, heaven is glorious, and God will win. And it’s all because of this “child that was born unto us”…
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 6 of 7
“His Yoke is Easy and His Burthen is Light”… Our countdown to our 12/17/17 presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues. Not only is a King coming, but so is our Shepherd. This sixth chorus reminds us that our Shepherd is “meek and lowly” and will lead us if we follow Him. Commit to Him. Be “yoked” with Him, and you shall find rest “unto your soul.”
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 5 of 7
“Glory to God”… If you were an angel, what would you like to say the most? If you’re anything like the angels that appeared to announce Christ’s birth, you’d shout out “Glory to God!!!” Our countdown to our 12/17/17 presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues by looking at the 5th of the 7 choruses.
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 4 of 7
“For Unto Us a Child is Born”… Our countdown to our 12/17/17 presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues. In the cantata’s third chorus, the angels appeared to the shepherds saying that they bring “good tidings.” In this fourth chorus, we hear what those tidings are: “For Unto Us a Child is Born”…
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 2 of 7
“And He Shall Purify”… On December 17 2017 our choir will be joined by other local choirs to present Part 1 of Handel’s The Messiah. This will be our annual Christmas Cantata (which will be held at the traditional time of 4:15 PM… in our sanctuary). The Tapestry String Quartet along with our own Sue Crispin will play the accompaniment. Jack Rowland will pull everything together by directing the music. The “Christmas Part” of Handel’s famous...
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 1 of 7
“And the Glory of the Lord”… On December 17 2017 our choir will be joined by other local choirs to present Part 1 of Handel’s The Messiah. This will be our annual Christmas Cantata (which will be held at the traditional time of 4:15 PM… in our sanctuary). The Tapestry String Quartet along with our own Sue Crispin will play the accompaniment. Jack Rowland will pull everything together by directing the music. The “Christmas Part” of Handel’s...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin Quiz! (10/15/17)
Every Sunday, we’re given a packet of information which we call “the “Bulletin.” It contains the “Order of Worship for that Sunday and we follow it to see what’s next. But it also contains a lot of important info about the life of our church… and those papers tend to get tucked away, left behind, or thrown away.
So what was in the bulletin this week? Give our weekly Bulletin Quiz a shot!
PUMC is on the Air!
It’s Sunday morning and you can’t make it to church. Maybe you’re not feeling well. Maybe your car won’t start. Maybe it’s snowing. Maybe you just don’t feel like venturing outside. No problem! All of our services are “broadcasted” on Live Stream. Go to church using your computer or phone!
Read MoreTwo Wings Helping Angels of God!
Angels of God is a ministry that seeks to help people by providing little used clothing and other household items. People can shop the Angels of God “store” (on Broadway in Pitman), pick out what they need, and then “check out” without paying. Although not directly connected with PUMC, we have been supporting this important ministry in many ways over the years. Currently, two collections for Angels of God are being made in our church: Our Angels of God Small...
Read MoreBible Reading Plans for 2017!
When the “publish” button was clicked for this post, we were in that Christmas Holiday gap between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The gifts were wrapped, placed under the tree, and then unwrapped. All of the Christmas cookies were baked… and most were eaten. All of a sudden we were about to wake up to the Mummers (in Philly, anyway), New Year’s Day will be upon us, and we’ll be thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. What can I do in this new...
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