Pastor’s Ponderings: Awaken to Grace (May 2026)
A question we must all ask ourselves every day: “What am I seeking above all else today?” Jesus told us to seek the Kingdom of God above all else; to look for God’s activity (grace) in our lives and to encourage others in that search.
When we look for other things instead, we’re missing out on the underserved gifts that God wants us to have.
Pastor’s Ponderings: What Now? (April 2026)
Now What? After all of the build up to Easter, what should we do to move forward now that Easter is over? In his April 2026 cover article for Steeple Notes, Pastor Mike gives us some ideas on how to handle the “Easter Letdown”.
Read More2026 Vacation Bible School Explores God’s Nature! (6/22/26)
The word Nature conjures up images of mountains, sunsets, and flowers. The earth and everything God created is beautiful, but God Himself is beautiful too! During the week of 6/22/26, this year’s Vacation Bible School will take us to “Rainforest Falls” to learn more about God and who He is.
Read More2026 Easter Egg Hunt (4/4/26)
For the 17th year, kids of all ages are invited to grace the PUMC grounds to search for hidden treasure…. the Easter Egg Hunt is on! It will be held on Saturday 4/4/26, starting at 11:00 AM. Just as we cradle broken eggs as we scoop them up, Jesus wants to heal our brokenness and hold us in His eternal love.
Read MorePUMC Responds to First Responders (4/21/26)
The church isn’t a building or organization; it is a family of people who are part of our community. The people of PUMC appreciate the First Responders who give so much of their time and talents to keep us safe. So we’re holding a free dinner to express our appreciation.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: God Is Able! (February 2026)
God can do more than we can ask for or even more than we can imagine. In the life of a Christian, God constantly works behind the scenes to heal, challenge, and guide. How can we better see and respond to God’s power that He’s displaying in our lives?
Read MoreLenten Devotional, 2026
Lent is a time to rededicate yourself to God and to prepare for the awesome power and grace that God demonstrated through Christ’s resurrection. The devotional booklet presented in this post will be helpful as we move through this season of Lent.
Read MoreAfternoon Worship Service Begins (1/11/25)
On Sunday 1/11/26, PUMC is starting a second worship service which will be held in the afternoon (4:00 PM). If you can’t attend the 10:15 Sunday Morning service, the 4:00 PM Sunday Afternoon service provides a second option.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Never Alone! (December, 2025)
Emmanuel- God With Us. This isn’t just a word that we hear in Christmas carols. It’s a fact that’s true throughout the year. In this church newsletter article for the December/January (25-26) issue of Steeple Notes , Pastor Mike reminds us of God’s continual presence.
Read More2026 Men’s Retreat To Put on The Armor of God (2/20/26)
The 24th Annual Men’s Retreat is ready. Accommodations at the Black Rock Retreat Center have been booked, and the Men will gather on the weekend of Feb. 20-22, 2026. This year, we will be blessed to have Pastor Mike lead our sessions, and we will consider “The Armor of God.”
Read More2025 Advent Devotionals (December 2025)
At the end of November 2025, booklets containing devotionals for each day during the Advent 2025 season were distributed. The printed copies of these booklets are available in PUMC’s narthex (and in other churches). The articles are also presented in PDF format in this website post.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Thankful for it All (November 2025)
Thanksgiving…. We are surrounded by opportunities to share the love of Jesus and to be thankful for the love shown to us. In this November 2025 Steeple Notes article, Pastor Mike challenged us to be creative in sharing the love of Jesus.
Read MoreNeighbors Gather Together to Celebrate at Trunk or Treat (10/25/25)
Fall has arrived, and the change of season reminds us of God’s amazing creation and of His faithfulness.
So we celebrated! On 10/25/25 PUMC held its annual Trunk or Treat.
Keep Your Guitar in Tune
The Psalms tell us to “Sing a new Song”… to “play skillfully and shout with joy!” But even if you can’t play a musical instrument or sing anything on key, we are called to “sing” using all of the abilities that God gives us. Learn how to strengthen those abilities and to “keep them in tune” to be ready to serve and worship God.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Halloween? Celebrate the Holy Spirit! (October 2025)
What is Halloween and how should Christians celebrate it? Pastor Mike took on this question in his cover article for the October 2025 issue of the PUMC church newsletter.
Read MoreOld Cars Show New Life! (9/27/25)
On 9/27/25, PUMC hosted its “Second Annual Car Show”. It was a fun day of friends, food, and cars. But it was also a chance to explore our relationship with God. God knows all of us and wants all of us to know Him better.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: There’s New Work to Be Done (September 2025)
As we turn the page into a new season, it’s good to look back to the past successes, but it’s now time to envision new opportunities. Pastor Mike submitted these thoughts for the September 2025 issue of Steeple Notes.
Read More2025 Camp Meeting: A Summer’s Walk Through the Grove
The 2025 season of the Pitman Camp Meeting gave us a summer of Sunday evenings filled with worship with our neighbors, praise from a variety of musicians, and inspiration from nearby pastors. Take a summer’s stroll In the Garden; open this post to relive a week by week summary of each of this season’s 6 evenings.
Read MoreAll Hands and Paws on Deck- There’s a Need for Everybody!
God created a beautiful world: mountains, oceans, skies, stars, plants and animals (even people). Why did God create animals? Why did God create US??? Why am I here??? Here are some thoughts on this important question.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: What is Truth? (August 2025)
What is Truth? Is there anything that’s actually TRUE anymore???
In his cover article for the August 2025 edition of Steeple Notes, Pastor Mike shows us how Jesus is the Truth that we can always count on.
