30 Hour Famine: Youth to Save Starving Kids by Fasting! (5/6/16 – 5/7/16)
Youth- sometimes our Youth Group (BLAST- Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time) occupies themselves by spreading gop and goo. Sometimes they go on roller coasters or climb rocks. But sometimes they have a blast with a fast. A BLAST… by not eating??? Teenagers??? Yep! BLAST also has a blast by helping others. Last year we served breakfast at a homeless shelter, raised over a ton (literally) of food for the Pitman Food Pantry, and participated in many other ministries to help us learn more...
Read MoreBLAST to Climb the Edge! (4/17/16)
On Sunday April 17 our Youth Group (BLAST) will visit Camp Edge for some serious activity… zip lining, rock climbing, and playing games on high and low ropes courses. We will meet at the church at 1:15 and return to the church somewhere around 5 PM. It will be fun, but safe. Much safer than what might have been implied by this post’s featured image… Camp Edge is located in Alloway, NJ. Their stated mission is to: “Encourage Christ centered living through...
Read MoreBLAST Locked In on Getting Up in the World! (2/26/16)
Some major BLAST activity will be going on over the weekend of February 26-27. BLAST (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time) is our Youth Group. On Friday 2/26 we’re going to begin an overnight lock-in at the church by escaping to the High Elevations Trampoline park. After that, we’ll return to the church for an overnight “lock-in.” Here’s the itinerary: 8:30 – 11:00 PM High Elevations Trampoline Park 11:00 – 12:00 AM Pizza (back in the church) 12:00...
Read MoreBoy Scouts set to Hold Spaghetti Dinner! (4/2/16)
PUMC is honored to host Boy Scout Troop 55, and one of the great things about that is their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser! This year’s dinner will be served in our Fellowship Hall on Saturday April 2, from 4-7PM. Here are the details: Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, and… Etc. Food: Tastes great! Service: Friendly, and Fast as an Eagle! When: Saturday April 2, 4-7PM Price (adults): $10 Price (kids): $8 (smaller portion) This is an annual...
Read MoreBLAST Serves Breakfast to the Homeless in Camden! (12/28/15)
Our Youth Group, BLAST, took part of their Christmas holiday to visit a homeless shelter! We spent the morning of December 28 at the New Visions Homeless Day Shelter (in Camden NJ) to serve breakfast to the people visiting the shelter. We were also able to take a break from the work in the kitchen to sit down and chat with some that we served. About 15 “BLAST’ers” took part in this experience. After preparing a meal consisting of pancakes, turkey sausage, bananas, coffee,...
Read MoreBLAST Celebrates 2015 and Looks Forward to 2016! (12/20/15)
Our Youth Fellowship Group, BLAST, led the worship services on Sunday December 13. During that service they unveiled a video which takes a look back at some of our recent activities… Christmas Party! What better way to wrap up the year than to get together and celebrate Christmas with your friends? On Sunday Dec. 20 we will hold our Christmas Party- here’s the itinerary: GATHER LIGHTS! PIZZA! THE STORY GAMES Meet at the church at 5:30 PM We will kick off the Christmas...
Read MoreYouth Gop, Goo, and Have a BLAST!!! (10/18/15)
When’s the last time you ever heard of teenagers wanting to spend MORE time in church? Well, that’s what’s happened at PUMC! Our BLAST Youth fellowship used to meet on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Sunday. But the kids wanted MORE time and asked Youth Director Kate Dilks if they could start meeting a 1/2 hour earlier. So, we’re starting at 6:00 now! Under fresh leadership and under a renewed spirit, our youth group is growing. We’re also keeping...
Read MoreYouth Lead the Way!!!
Sometimes adults think of youth as “so and so’s son or daughter” or of a demographic that we somehow need to attract and create programs for. But the people we call “Youth” are a dynamic part of our church. Recently we have seen three examples of their leadership and how they have contributed to our church and its mission. The list could go way beyond these three items, but here’s a taste of the contributions that they are always making… 1: ...
Read MoreVacation Bible School is Moooooovin’ to Nazareth! (6/22/15)
Let’s Get Mooooovin’ to Nazareth! This year’s Vacation Bible School is underway! We’re on our way to Nazareth to see what it was like for Jesus growing up. Dates: Monday June 22 through Friday June 26. Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM, opening with a time of worship. Place: At our church (older kids will move to an offsite pool). Friday will feature an Ice Cream social following the closing program. Here are a few glimpses of our first night… The Bible...
Read MoreBLAST Sends a Response to Trinity UMC’s Food Challenge (5/3/15)
The Trinity UM Church in Clayton challenged our youth group (BLAST) to raise 400 lbs of food for the Pitman Food Pantry. It was to be collected in 4 months. Here’s the post about The Challenge. Well, PUMC answered the challenge and ended up doubling the 400 lb goal in less than 1 month. We’ve still got 3 months to go, So- we’re raising the goal to ONE TON! Here’s the Post about the New Goal. BLAST put together the following slideshow as an “official...
Read MorePUMC accepts Trintity UMC’s Food Collection Challenge! (3/13/15)
Last summer, the “Ice Bucket” challenge raised milllions of dollars to fight ALS. In the same Spirit, former PUMC Associate Pastor Peter Jamieson (who is now the Pastor at Asbury UMC in Egg Harbor) has been challenging area churches (and even the bishop) to raise 250 pounds of food to be donated to a local food pantry. Here’s one of the initial challenges from Pastor Peter…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwHqnJppNR4 The challenge has spread and has now...
Read MoreBLAST & Youth Council Meeting Rescheduled (3/8/15)
Yes it is Winter! This evening’s (Sunday 3/1) Youth Council meeting and BLAST (our youth fellowship) were postponed due to the ice storm. Both events will be held NEXT week (Sunday March 8). The Youth Council will meet from 5:30-6:30. Part of the meeting will include a presentation about the upcoming 30 hour fast. The BLAST group will meet from 6:30-8:00. We will see a presentation about Chrysalis (an awesome spiritual weekend “retreat” which is the youth version of Walk...
Read More2015 Confirmation Class to Begin (3/22/15)
Are you 12-years-old or older and interested in becoming a member of the church? Pastor Jim will soon begin a Confirmation Class for you. The class will start during the week of March 22, and it will meet once a week on a day to be determined (by those who respond). Confirmation Sunday will be on Sunday, May 31. If you are interested, contact Pastor Jim or the church office. What is confirmation? Check out the following “Chuck Knows Church Videos”… ...
Read MoreBLAST to Visit Sight and Sound (2/7/15)
Our BLAST Youth group is set to have another “Loud Awesome Spiritual Time.” On Saturday February 7 we are going to Lancaster County PA to see the Sight and Sound presentation of “Moses.” If you’ve never been to a Sight and Sound production, it is an awesome experience! Live animals, huge sets, and large casts make all work together to take you back to the time and location where the Bible story took place. On Saturday, we’re going to Egypt; to the time...
Read MoreDo Something! (1/25/15)
Last weekend (1/18/15), our BLAST Youth Group attended the “Mid-Winter Advance” at Keswick. Besides having a lot of fun and meeting new friends, they focused on Matthew 25:40 and discussed ways in which they can put their faith into action and “do it for the least of these.” Here’s the “T-Shirt Translation” of this verse: This weekend (1/25/15) the group returned and shared what they learned by leading the 9:30 worship service. The following thoughts...
Read MoreYouth Set to Take a Mid-Winter “Advance” (1/16/15)
How many of us have been on a retreat? Retreats- it’s great to get away from the normal routines and the distractions they cause, and then to focus your thoughts on God. But RETREAT?!? We want move forward- to grow. So instead of having a “Retreat,” our youth are attending an “Advance!” This year’s “Mid-Winter Advance” will be held at America’s Keswick in Whiting, NJ, on the weekend of January 16-18. The weekend will be hosted by a group of...
Read MoreBLAST Youth Group to Visit Pitman Manor Residents (11/22/14)
Seniors in nursing homes love to have contact with the “outside world,” especially with Kids and Youth. And, those who visit our seniors always come away blessed. You think you are serving, but when you leave you feel that you have been served! On Saturday, November 22, Our Youth Group (BLAST) will enjoy the company of our seniors at the Pitman Manor. Here’s the schedule for Saturday: 3-4PM Meet at the Manor to visit the residents. During the visit we’ll play some...
Read MoreBLAST Plans for Mid-Winter Advance (1/16/15 & 2/6/15)
Calling all junior and senior high youth, 6th-12th grades.!!! We are planning our trip to Keswick for the annual Mid-Winter Advance weekends. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Hubbard for registration forms. The senior high is scheduled for January 16-18, 2015 and the junior high will attend on February 6-8, 2015. If we do not have enough participation, both will attend in January. Don’t miss an awesome spiritual weekend with activity sessions, recreation time and a volleyball tournament....
Read MoreBLAST Announces Upcoming Events (9/23/14)
BLAST (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time)… our Youth Group… is up and running after the summer break. Here’s an overview of what is planned for the ’14-’15 year: Sunday Nights… We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month 6:30 – 8:00 PM Monthly Highlights… OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB Sunday October 5 5:30PM BLAST Council 6:30 PM BLAST Sunday October 19 1:30 PM CROP Walk (Sunset Auditorium) Sunday November 9 5:30 PM BLAST Council 6:30 PM...
Read MoreTickets Still Available for BLAST Trip to Riversharks Game (9/6/14)
If you’re part of our Youth Group (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time… BLAST!), it’s still not too late to stretch out the summer and spend an evening with the family at a professional Baseball game. The Phillies may not be playing all that well this year, so maybe a change of pace across the river is worth a try! BLAST members, families, and leaders are going to the Campbell Field Ballpark on Saturday, September 6th to see the Camden Riversharks play. The first pitch is 5:35...
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