New Early Bird Bible Study on Tuesday Nights (11/4/14)
On Tuesdays, our church dives into The Word with several small group Bible studies which come before and after a dinner. One of these studies has been called the “Early Bird” Bible Study class because it meets at 5:00 before the dinner. Other classes meet after the dinner. The Early Bird study is led by Pastor Glenn Chaplin (who also serves as the pastor of the Downer UMC). They have recently concluded a study on Heaven, and now they’ve started a new study looking at what it...
Read MoreTuesdays Return to PUMC! (9/16/14)
OK. Tuesdays did actually continue through the summer, but our Tuesday Bible Study / Dinner took a break. The Tuesday series resumed this week, Tuesday Sept. 16. A lot of good things happened: Before Dinner At 9:30 AM Pastor Jim led a study on the opening parts of John 3. Yep- that’s where “John 3:16” comes from (you may have seen it on a sign at a sporting event!). Anyway, we learned that there is a difference between the “Natural World” (being born of...
Read MoreTuesday Night Dinners Resuming! (9/16/14)
After the summer break, our Tuesday Night (and morning) day of studies will resume on Tuesday September 16. Details on the studies are shown on the Tuesday Series page (which will soon be updated to reflect this year’s studies). But for now, know that the dinner and classes resume on Tuesday September 16… “Pre-Dinner Classes (for adults)- 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM Dinner (family)- 6:00 PM “Post-Dinner” Classes (for all ages)- 7:00 PM Dinner will be $8 per...
Read MoreWe Have a Library!
Shhhhhh… Did you know that we have a library? It’s located on the upper floor of the education wing (across from the Senior High room, all the way at the end of the hall on the left). Books have been set aside that correspond with our Lenten study (“Forty Days of Fruitful Living”). Check it out! It’s a great place to sit and meander through the books! You can also check them out. and take them home. Go and sit and read with children or grandchildren, find...
Read MoreYouth Schedule for March 2014 (2/25/14)
Our Youth are going to be busy this month. Pastor Kee recently announced the schedule for BLAST and our confirmation class: March 1st District Day of Learning (Volunteers need to come by 11:30 am and stay to 2 pm.) March 2nd Youth Council @ 4 pm Confirmation Class @ 4:30 pm BLAST @ 6 pm (Time with Scott Rambo) March 9th Confirmation Class @ 4:30 pm BLAST @ 6 pm Bible Reading: Mark 9 March 16th Confirmation Class @ 4:30 pm BLAST @ 6 pm Bible Reading: Mark 16 March 23rd Confirmation Class @...
Read MoreEarly Bird Tuesday Study (2/23/14)
Pastor Glenn has begun a new study for the “Early Bird” Tuesday series class (5-6PM). We are now studying the book of Romans. This is the letter from Paul that changed the world and gives us direct guidelines on how to live our lives as Christians and why we should believe that Jesus the Christ is our Lord and Savior. This DVD and Bible study will take 12 weeks to complete. The study begins at 5PM and ends at 6PM (in time for the dinner!). The class is open to any adult. Join us...
Read MoreMeans of Grace Webinar (2/27/14)
The church’s Global Board of Discipleship recently sent out an email announcing a new Webinar which will occur on Thursday Feb. 27 (from 8-9PM our time). You do have to register in advance, but it’s free and you don’t have to attend the Webinar (or sit through the whole thing). You log in on Thursday night and listen to the presentation while exchanging comments with people from all over the country. It’s a great experience if you’ve never tried it (and...
Read More2014 Summer Camp Schedule (2/14/14)
What are You Doing this Summer? As this post is being written we are surrounded by layers of snow and temperatures in the 20’s. Spring is on its way, but on a day like today it can’t come fast enough for many. But, the tradition of summer camping for youth is alive and well in the United Methodist church and it’s never too early to start planning for the 2014 season. The greater New Jersey Annual Conference organizes a summer long slate of programs for youth ages 7-17 at...
Read More2014 Confirmation Class (Starts 1/12/14)
2014 Confirmation Class Confirmation is a time for youth to be instructed in greater depth about our Christian Faith and to “confirm” their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our first meeting will be held on Sunday, January 12th from 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM. Pastor Larry and Pastor Kee would like to meet both you and your child on this first day. Confirmation Class will be held every Sunday except Easter and Mother’s Day, and it will end in the beginning of June. Those enrolled in Confirmation...
Read MoreOur Father’s House- First Week! (9/13/13)
It has been a great first week at Our Father’s House Preschool! For our charity this month, we are collecting boxes of cereal for our local food pantry as we put our verse, “Love One Another” into action. Thank you all for the many cards that you made for our crossing guard, Yogi, as he celebrated his 90th Birthday. He was overwhelmed and absolutely LOVED each card!!
Read More2013 Vacation Bible School (6-28-13)
Vacation Bible School was held in the evenings during the week of June 24-28, 2013. Click “Read More” to learn more (and to see some pictures)…
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