Youth Paint Cubbies for Nursery (3/21/21)
As part of an Eagle Scout project, a PUMC member built some cabinets for the Nursery and then called on his Youth Group friends to paint the cabinets. Not only was it an important service to the church, it was a memorable time of fellowship for our Youth Group.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Christ Imitator or Car Thief???
“If you were charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” (oldie but goodie…).
But how well are you reflecting the Image of Christ? This devotional from Pastor Jim challenges us to take some self reflection.
Limited In-Person Worship Resumes! (3/28/21)
Our worship services will be open to limited in-person congregations starting on Palm Sunday (3/28). The situation with the pandemic will be re-evaluated on a week to week basis, but we are currently planning to resume “in-person worship” starting with our Palm Sunday service.
Read MoreIn-Person Worship Registration is Online! (3/22/21)
During this pandemic, the number of worshipers who can be safely accommodated in our sanctuary is limited, and you MUST register prior to each service in order to be part of the congregation. You can register either by phone or by the online form that’s in this post.
Read MoreDrive-Thru Hunts for Easter Eggs! (4/3/21)
Yes- despite the pandemic, we ARE having an Easter Egg Hunt this year! Open this post to see how we’re conducting our “drive-thru Easter Egg Hunt,” and dig deeper to see what we’re really searching for during this Easter.
Read MoreMethodist Reach out to Help Native Americans (April 2021)
The United Methodist Church continues to actively minister to the needy among our Native American populations. Here is an update on some of the activities that the UMC is currently undertaking.
Read MoreDaffodils Sold Out on Fighting Cancer! (3/21/21)
Despite the pandemic, we held our annual Mini-Daffodil sale to raise funds to fight Cancer. And- we sold out of them! God can use these little yellow flowers (and even us) to make a difference in the world.
Read MoreHooks & Needles Sends Love to Mother & Child (2/24/21)
Hooks and Needles has been busy during the pandemic! Blankets and other gifts have reached out to homeless mothers and their children, and facemasks are keeping local families safe.
Read MoreHoly Moments During a Winter’s Day (2/21/21)
A video showing “A Winter’s Day at PUMC” led us into a real moment of Holy reverence during our “virtual worship service” on 2/22/21. Against the backdrop of snow and the quietness of our sanctuary, this rendition of the hymn Holy, Holy, Holy inspired us to worship on this first Sunday of Lent.
Read MoreWhat’s UMCOR and Why Does it Need a Sunday? (3/14/21)
Once a year, we recognize the work of UMCOR- the “United Methodist Committee On Relief.” That sounds like a clumsy organizational name for something that helps people out in real ways, but it’s a huge part of the United Methodist Church’s ability to be the hands and feet of God in the world. On Sunday March 14 we will recognize this arm of the United Methodist Church. In normal times a special offering would be taken, but in these “abnormal” times of a...
Read More2021 Lenten Devotional Booklet
This annual Devotional Booklet is written by local laity and clergy. Use it to help you pre-prayer during this Lenten Season.
Read MoreThe Pitman Pantry Delivers a Taste of God’s Goodness (Jan 2021)
God works through His people to help His people, and the Pitman Food Pantry is no exception. Below is an update describing the work of the Pantry during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreYou are God’s Epiphany! (1/10/21)
We all want to see God. But can others see God through us??? In this second of two “Clergy Renewal” services produced by the Conference, Bishop Schol looks at how we can become an epiphany.
Read MoreGod’s Got an Epiphany for You! (1/3/21)
God has an epiphany for you- are you ready? During the two-week period of renewal for clergy (1/3 & 1/10), the Conference produced a video worship service. In his message, Bishop Schol challenges us to discover our own epiphanies. Where have you seen God? Open this post to watch the video.
Read MoreOnline Sunday School Video Archive
Every Sunday morning, we post a Sunday School Lesson for kids on Facebook. In addition to Facebook, the messages are embedded into posts on our website so you can see them all in one place. This post is our “archive”; as more posts were added to our main page, it got slower and slower. So the older messages were moved to this page.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Self-Reflection for Advent
John Wesley stressed that we need to “renew yourself from time to time, closely examining the state of your soul.” Peter reminded us to “be self-controlled and alert” … to “stand firm in the faith.”
During this pandemic,we need to re-connect to the Holy Spirit as never before. In this article, Pastor Jim offers encouragement on how we can do that.
2020 Cantata to Looks to Jesus (12/20/20)
The circumstances surrounding this year’s Christmas Cantata change the presentation, but not the purpose. This year’s cantata will be a mixture of live music and videos from past years. It will be live-streamed on Sunday 12/20 at 4:15 PM.
Read MoreAdvent 2020 Schedule: Masked but Moving (December 2020)
COVID has turned things upside down, but it doesn’t stop us from preparing for the arrival of Christ into our lives. We have a full but different schedule of opportunities during the Advent season.
Read MoreMissionaries Forge Ahead Despite Pandemic (Dec. 2020)
As advent approaches, missionaries around the world don’t take a vacation. Even amidst this global pandemic, these dedicated servants find new ways to use what they have to share the gospel with a world that needs Jesus. Our Missions Team compiled this “global tour” of updates on the Missionaries that we support.
Read MorePastors Ponderings: Hope Until the Disaster Passes
In the midst of the pandemic, Pastor Jim points us to scripture to remind us of God’s promises of love and protection. This hope and encouragement also challenge us to become God’s ambassadors of “hope” to the world.
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