Ministry: Community & Church

Serving our community and ministry to church members. Includes OFH, “community center” type events such as flu shots, scouts.

Our Father’s House to “Feed Jesus” during March (3/1/14)

Posted by on Mar 1, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH, Uncategorized | 0 comments

n each month of this school  year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) is featuring a verse from the Bible and then putting that verse in action through mission.   Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during March…This month’s verse is Matthew 25:35… “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…”     NIV  ...

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Boy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner (3/29/14)

Posted by on Feb 23, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, scouts | 0 comments

Boy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner (3/29/14)

Troup 55 will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday March 29 from 4-7PM.  The cost is $9.00  Adults $7.00  Children and Seniors (smaller portions)

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Our Fathers House Visits Pitman Manor (2/14/14)

Posted by on Feb 21, 2014 in EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundChurch, OFH | 0 comments

 For Valentines Day 2014, the Pre-K classes of Our Fathers House Visited the Pitman Manor…  

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Our Father’s House Christmas Program (12/11/13)

Posted by on Dec 11, 2013 in EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Our Father’s House Christmas Program (12/11/13)

Majesty in the Wonder of a Child… Is it any surprise that God choose to come to earth as a child? On Wednesday Dec. 11 the children of Our Father’s House treated family and friends to a musical depicting the glory of the Christmas Story.  Kids dressed up as angels, shepherds, and wise men.  Choirs, a boy beating a drum, and even an adult narrator presented the familiar story of our Savior’s birth in a fresh and innocent way. About 50 children from our Pre-K classes...

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Blue Christmas Service (12/17/13)

Posted by on Dec 9, 2013 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Worship & Prayer | 0 comments

Many of us lost loved ones during this year.  For any of us, the family traditions of the holidays bring back memories of Christmases past.  During this holiday season we are especially aware of those who have walked with us and who are an integral part of those memories; but now they’re gone. On Tuesday Dec. 17 at 7:30 PM we will pause to reflect on loved ones who have passed to eternity.  Even as we celebrate the birth of Christ, we still mourn the loss of loved ones. This service will...

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Live Nativity (12/22/13)

Posted by on Dec 6, 2013 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Live Nativity (12/22/13)

Join our spiritual journey on Sunday, December 22 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM (after the cantata!).  Drive or walk through the parking lot to see the biblical story of Christmas being told.  Step back in time to see the soldiers, shepherds, wisemen, and the manger with Baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.  See (or pet) the live animals. Share in this experience that will bring the wonder of the first Christmas to life before your eyes. See the story… and join the story! Our parking lot is clear...

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Birthday Party for Jesus! (12/14/13)

Posted by on Dec 4, 2013 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Ministry: Community & Church | 0 comments

Teach your kids that Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday… We invite all children to a Birthday Party for Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 am to 1 pm. This is the perfect way to prepare for Christmas by keeping Christ in Christmas. There will be food, crafts, balloons, and birthday cake. Lunch will also be provided. The cost of admission:  One nonperishable food item for the Pitman Food Pantry. This is open to the entire community.  Please plan on stopping by to show your...

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United Methodist Men Clean Up! (11/15/13)

Posted by on Nov 20, 2013 in EventReport, Friends & Fellowship, men, Mission: AroundTowns, UMM | 0 comments

United Methodist Men Clean Up! (11/15/13)

 Clean Up Can be Fun!!! As part of a fund raiser, the Men’s group participated in the community clean up day by picking up trash along Lambs Road.  Once that was done, we moved over to the Grove and raked the Tabernacle area. It was a full morning and many of us went home with score muscles, but we made a difference in our community and raised some money for our retreat scholarship fund.             Not to mention… it was actually kind of fun to wind...

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OFH Book Fair (11/19/13)

Posted by on Oct 23, 2013 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

OFH Book Fair (11/19/13)

Book Fair – November 19, 20, and 21 Our Father’s House will host a Book Fair upstairs in the Gathering Room in time for Christmas shopping.  Set up will be on Monday, November 18th  in the morning and pack up will be after fair hours on Thursday, November 21st.  Book Fair hours are: Tuesday 19th – 8:30-1:30 and 5:30-8:00 P.M. Wednesday 20th  – 8:30–2:30. Thursday 21st – 8:30–1:30. If you can help, please contact our parent chairperson, Amanda...

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Our Father’s House “Mommy and Me” (10/30/13)

Posted by on Oct 10, 2013 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

A Special Hour with Your Toddler… Our Father’s House Preschool will once again be holding our “Mommy and Me – Little Lambs” sessions during the month of October/November.  Class Sessions will be held on Wednesdays –  October 30, November 6, 13, and 20 from  8:45-9:45 A.M. in our 2½ year old room. The theme is “Fall in God’s World”.  We hope you will be interested in joining this class with your little one.  The cost is $40 for the four-week session and is open to any child between...

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Flu Shots (10/29/13)

Posted by on Oct 8, 2013 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

There will be a Free Flu Shot Clinic at the Pitman United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 29th from 9:00-10:30 A.M. When you arrive, you’ll be asked to fill out the following form.  You can save time by downloading it below and filling it out ahead of time: http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6936

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Trunk or Treat (10/26/13)

Posted by on Oct 7, 2013 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Ministry: Community & Church, Neighbors | 0 comments

We’re hosting a “Trunk or Treat” in our parking lot on October 26 from 6:30 to 8:30PM  Rain or shine!  This event invites volunteers to decorate the trunks of their cars in a clean, age appropriate theme.  The cars will be lined up in the parking lot and children of all ages will “trick or treat.” There will also be games and other “fun stuff” to show the love of God and the Truth of His Gospel that goes way beyond the worldly traditions of...

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Dinner Celebrates PUMC Ministries (10/6/13)

Posted by on Oct 7, 2013 in EventReport, Friends & Fellowship, Mission: AroundChurch | 0 comments

Dinner Celebrates PUMC Ministries (10/6/13)

Our church held a covered dish dinner on the evening of Sunday 10/6 to celebrate the ministries of our church.  Over 20 “Trifolds” were on display to highlight the wide variety of ministries provided by our church.  In addition to world wide missions, our church is active in building God’s Kingdom through ministries such as card writing, Youth Groups, Music, Men’s group, Women’s group, Small Groups, Christian Education, and even our church Signboard.  When...

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Our Father’s House- First Week! (9/13/13)

Posted by on Sep 17, 2013 in Bible Study, EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundChurch, OFH | 0 comments

Our 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!!

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2013 Vacation Bible School (6-28-13)

Posted by on Sep 16, 2013 in Bible Study, EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

2013 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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