Ministry: Community & Church

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

Clifford Visits the OFH Book Fair! (11/11/14)

Posted by on Nov 11, 2014 in EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Clifford Visits the OFH Book Fair! (11/11/14)

The Our Father’s House Preschool is currently holding their annual Book Fair in the Gathering Room (2nd floor of the Education wing).  Lots of Bedtime Material! The fair features many Christian books that you can read during those special bedtime moments.  Here are a couple of views of the items on sale…               Clifford! Clifford the Big Red Dog made a surprise visit to the fair and entertained the kids!        ...

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Our Father’s House to Hold Annual Book Fair (11/11 thru 11/13/14)

Posted by on Nov 9, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Our Father’s House to Hold Annual Book Fair (11/11 thru 11/13/14)

Book Fair – November 11, 12 and 13 The Our Father’s House Book Fair might be a good time to wrap up some of that November Christmas shopping! Give the gift of words that speak to The Word.   Our Father’s House will host a Book Fair upstairs in the Gathering Room in time for Christmas shopping.   Book Fair hours are:     Tuesday 11/11 Wednesday 11/12 Thursday 11/13 8:30-1:30 (during Our Father’s House) and 5:30-8:00 P.M (for those who are attending the...

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Our Father’s House to “Give Thanks to the Lord” during November (11/1/14)

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

Our Father’s House to “Give Thanks to the Lord” during November (11/1/14)

In each month of this school  year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) features a verse from the Bible and then puts that verse in action through mission.   Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during November… This month’s verse is Psalm 105:1… “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”     NIV       This Month’s Mission Project… In November we will...

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District to hold Christmas Parties (12/13/14)

Posted by on Oct 30, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

District to hold Christmas Parties (12/13/14)

The United Methodist churches in our are are planning some Christmas Parties! No- these won’t be your typical “Office Christmas Party” gatherings where co-workers get drunk and try to be friendly.   These “parties” are intended to show the love and wonder of the birth of our Lord and Savior; to show Christmas to kids who otherwise may not even experience December 25 as anything special. Open this post to learn more….

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From Breakfast Buffet to Trunk or Treat- Busy Day at PUMC! (10/25/14)

Posted by on Oct 25, 2014 in EventReport, kids, men, Mexico Mission, Ministry: Community & Church, Mission: Global, UMM | 0 comments

From Breakfast Buffet to Trunk or Treat- Busy Day at PUMC! (10/25/14)

PUMC was the place to be on Saturday 10/25/14; both in the morning and in the afternoon!  God blessed us with perfect weather and we were able to open our doors to the community and to help install doors on a sanctuary in Mexico…  Breakfast Buffet / Yard Sale… In the morning,  our mission was to help our sister church in La Palmilla Mexico build their sanctuary.  Our United Methodist Men’s fellowship group did this by throwing a breakfast buffet.  And, while that was going...

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PUMC Plans for Christmas Parade Float (10/29/14)

Posted by on Oct 24, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Parades are fun! We are looking for people to help create a PUMC float and walk in the 2014 Pitman Santa Parade on November 29, 2014. Can you help brainstorm ideas, decorate the float, sing on the float, or march in the parade (while passing out goodies)? This is a wonderful way to show our community what our church is all about. It will also help people to make a connection with PUMC during the Christmas season and hopefully beyond. If you’re creative and interested, attend the planning...

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Our Father’s House Fall Festival Rises to the Occassion! (10/17/14)

Posted by on Oct 22, 2014 in EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Our Father’s House Fall Festival Rises to the Occassion! (10/17/14)

On October 17, the Fellowship Hall was busy with with tables filled with  Tupperware, Arts, Crafts, Cosmetics, pies, and cakes.  It was the Our Father’s House annual “Fall Festival”. The Fall Festival raises money for the OFH Scholarship Fund. We do all we can to help families afford this wonderful opportunity that we call Our Father’s House.  Thanks to this year’s Fall Festival, our Scholarships are fully funded and families with tight budgets won’t have to...

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County Residents Get a Shot at PUMC (10/22/14)

Posted by on Oct 22, 2014 in EventReport, Ministry: Community & Church | 0 comments

County Residents Get a Shot at PUMC (10/22/14)

During the planning and construction of our church building (which opened in 2007), we recognized that we have a responsibility to serve our community by sharing our facilities.  PUMC frequently serves as a “community center” which is available for people outside of our church. Next month, our Fellowship Hall will be used as a voting location.   Today, our Fellowship Hall was used by Gloucester County to administer flu shots.  The Department of Health has scheduled 36 Flu...

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Our Father’s House Learns About Fire Prevention (10/7/14)

Posted by on Oct 22, 2014 in EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Our Father’s House Learns About Fire Prevention (10/7/14)

As part of Fire Prevention Week, a big red fire truck pulled up to our church. Yes, our church does have a sensitive spot for fire trucks, but no- this wasn’t an emergency.  Instead, the volunteer firefighters from Pitman’s Highland Fire Company were on hand to teach the kids about fire prevention and to show them how they fight fires.                 The kids had a chance to check out the truck and even to try on a raincoat…  ...

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Our Father’s House to “Do Unto Others” during October (10/1/14)

Posted by on Oct 20, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Our Father’s House to “Do Unto Others” during October (10/1/14)

In each month of this school  year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) features a verse from the Bible and then puts that verse in action through mission.   Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during this month…This month’s verse is Matthew 7:12… “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”    NIV    This Month’s Mission Project… At the beginning...

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Pitman Manor to Hold Tag and Treasure Sale (10/16/14)

Posted by on Oct 11, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundChurch | 0 comments

The Pitman Manor Auxiliary’s Tag & Treasure Sale will be Thursday, October 16th from 9AM to 3 PM. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary and the UM Homes Fellowship Fund. Donations can be taken to the Manor on October 14th and 15th.

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Annual CROP Walk to Fight Local and Global Hunger (10/19/14)

Posted by on Oct 10, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Annual CROP Walk to Fight Local and Global Hunger (10/19/14)

  The 34th annual Pitman – Glassboro CROP Walk will be held on Sunday October 19 (rain or shine), starting at 2PM. This ecumenical  Walk is organized by several churches in Pitman and Glassboro.  Participating are 7 churches from Pitman and 4 from Glassboro.  Walkers line up sponsors who pledge either on a per mile basis, or who simply pledge a fixed amount for each walker they sponsor.  Two routes are available (one mile or five miles). The walk begins and ends at the  Sunset...

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CEF to be Explained, Visitors to be Fed! (10/17/14)

Posted by on Oct 8, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

What is the CEF?  CEF stands for Child Evangelism Fellowship, and you probably are more familiar with it than you may think. The Child Evangelism Fellowship sponsors the Good News Clubs which have been part of our church for many years.  Thanks to the dedication of Jim and Barbara Schreffler, kids in our church have learned about the grace and love of God through the weekly Good News Clubs.  The Good News Clubs are for kids in grades K through 5, and they are held during our Tuesday night...

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Our Fathers House to Hold Fall Festival! (10/11/14)

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

Our Fathers House to Hold Fall Festival! (10/11/14)

Our Father’s House Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th from 8:00-2:00 pm in the Pitman United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  This is our big fund raiser for our Scholarship Fund.  Please help us to work with more children by supporting this fund raiser.  Here’s how:   If you’re a vendor, here are the options… $35-  Indoor table $30-  Indoor space without a table (9 feet) $25-  Outside space If  you’re interested in joining our Fall Festival vendors,...

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Our Father’s House’s September Success! (10/1/14)

Posted by on Oct 1, 2014 in EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Our Father’s House’s September Success! (10/1/14)

Each month, the Our Father’s House preschool is featuring a verse of the month and providing opportunities for the kids to live out the verse by participating in mission projects. During September, the verse was I John 3:23-24… And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.  Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us....

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PUMC Welcomes Pitman Craft Show Visitors (9/20/14)

Posted by on Sep 24, 2014 in EventReport, Mexico Mission, Mission: AroundTowns, Mission: Global, UMM | 0 comments

PUMC Welcomes Pitman Craft Show Visitors (9/20/14)

Pitman was a hub of activity on Saturday September 20 as it held its bi-annual Craft Show.  Broadway was closed off as vendors lined the sidewalk with tents filled with their artistic wares.   Our church was also busy!  We’re located about 1/2 mile away from the show, and we shared our parking lot with visitors and provided free shuttle rides in our church van for the short ride to the craft show area.  The Men’s Fellowship Group also threw one of their “famous”...

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Our Father’s House ’14-’15 School Year Gets Off to a Great Start! (9/8/14)

Posted by on Sep 15, 2014 in EventReport, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, OFH | 0 comments

Our Father’s House ’14-’15 School Year Gets Off to a Great Start! (9/8/14)

On Monday 9/8, our church’s Preschoool ministry (Our Father’s House) began it’s 6th season. Our “crossing guard” Yogi was once again on hand to greet the kids and teacher’s as they arrived.  Yogi celebrated his birthday shortly before the school year began, but the kids brought him cards when they arrived at school.  The cards may have been a bit late, but how precious they were! Each month of the school year will feature a new “verse of the...

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Pitman Craft Show: Park for Free at PUMC! (9/20/14)

Posted by on Sep 9, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Mexico Mission, Ministry: Community & Church | 0 comments

Pitman Craft Show:  Park for Free at PUMC!  (9/20/14)

The Pitman Craft Show is a huge community tradition that attracts visitors from all over the area. Broadway, Pitman’s main street is blocked off, and vendors set up their wares on both sides of the street.  There is some parking on the streets around Broadway, but finding a spot is difficult. We’re offering the public an easier way.  We’re opening up our parking lot for Craft Show visitors, and we’re providing transportation to and from our parking lot and the downtown...

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Who are The Scrappy Quilters? (9/13/14)

Posted by on Sep 2, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Knitting Ministries, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Who are The Scrappy Quilters? (9/13/14)

If you’re in the church on a Saturday morning and you wander around the 2nd floor of the Education Wing, you might run into a bunch of ladies with needles.  No, we’re not dangerous.  You’ll find us sitting around in a circle in the Gathering Room, quilting. Far from being dangerous, we’re working on projects to bring a bit of God’s love into a needy life. Who are we ??? We’re the Scrappy Quilters!!! We meet in the Gathering Room on the second Saturday of...

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Men to Plug Into Pitman Craft Show (9/20/14)

Posted by on Aug 25, 2014 in EventAnnouncement, Mexico Mission, Mission: AroundTowns, Mission: Global, UMM | 0 comments

Men to Plug Into Pitman Craft Show (9/20/14)

  The Fall Pitman Craft Show is quickly approaching, and PUMC will be a busy place that day. The craft show is a huge event in downtown Pitman.  Broadway will be closed to traffic and will turn into a market thronged with people interested in craft items of all sorts.  For more information about the Pitman Craft Show, Click Here. The craft show attracts  a lot of people…  and cars. We are going to open our parking lot to craft show visitors and  provide transportation between PUMC...

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