Christmas Star Tree to Brighten the Day for Local Kids (12/21/19)
A special Christmas tree is located in our Narthex. Many Christmas Trees adorn our church this time of year, but this tree isn’t just there for decoration. The Star Tree is there to provide some peace for families who can’t afford to give their children Christmas Gifts this year. If you can help,or if you need help, find out more about our Star Tree.
Read MoreThank God!
Thanks God! When we say that, are we just expressing relief about a bullet we just dodged? Or, is there place where we can actually express gratitude to God? This Thanksgiving signboard message challenges us to consider the difference between “Thank God!” and “Thanks, God.”
Read More2019 Advent Schedule Looks Forward to Jesus (12/2019)
Advent is a busy time around PUMC! This post will help you keep track of the many worship, celebration, and service opportunities available to you during this holiday season. Plug in as we look Forward and Within to see Jesus this year.
Read MoreThread & Yarn Groups Reach Out with Warm Hugs (11/10/19)
Our Thread and Yarn ministries dedicated their latest collection of knitted and crocheted items during Generosity Sunday (11/10/19).
Read MoreChristmas Marketplace to Provide Drinking Water! (11/16/19)
Our second Christmas Marketplace will sell crafts to support missions both within our community and around the globe. The Marketplace will be held in our Fellowship Hall on Saturday November 16.
Read MoreTrunk or Treat is Sweet Inside and Outside! (10/26/19)
Our 2019l Trunk or Treat was an awesome evening. Over 800 neighbors joined the party at PUMC, enjoying costumes, trunks, games, and lots of candy!
Read MorePiano, Pedals, Sticks and Strings Praise God! (10/27/19)
On Sunday, October 27 (at 6:30 PM), our choirs and Praise Team led a special evening celebrating the history of Christian Music. Piano, Organ, Bells, Drum, and Guitars accompanied our vocalists as we featured the music of our faith.
Read More2019 Advent Devotional Looks Forward
An Advent Devotional booklet has been produced by several area churches, and hard copies are available in our Narthex. An electronic version of the booklet is rendered in this post. Follow these daily articles throughout Advent and look forward to the Christ.
Read MoreCROP Walk Takes Steps Against World Hunger! (10/20/19)
The annual Pitman-Glassboro CROP Walk will be held on Sunday Oct. 20 (at the New Street Park in Glassboro). Walk, sponsor, or donate to help fight hunger here and around the globe. The walk will be held between 1 and 4 PM.
Read MorePUMC Celebrating 134 Years of God’s Grace! (11/10/19)
On 11/10/19 we will celebrate our 134th anniversary. Not only is it an opportunity to look back at our heritage, but it’s also a good time to look ahead to how we can continue to make a difference in the world.
Read MoreVision Survey: How’s PUMC Doing?
How is PUMC doing at meeting our goals? What is our goal? Our visioning team is conducting a survey to see how we’re succeeding and how we’re falling short. We need your opinion as we try to improve and look forward. Please help us by entering this online survey.
Read MoreWomen’s Conference to Bring Hope (11/1/19 & 11/2/19)
Do you need some Hope??? PUMC will host a special conference for women on Friday 11/1/19 and Saturday 11/2/19, and the theme of the weekend will be Hope. How can you discover the source of Hope in your life??? View this post for information on registration.
Read MorePreschool Jumps into Fall Activities (October 2019)
The beginning of the new school year has arrived, and Our Father’s House is rolling out the red carpet to welcome our 2019-2020 students and families. A slate of mission projects and activities is under way. Here are a few of the highlights happening during the next month or so… September Missions Project Our September Mission Project is to collect boxed cereal and to donate them to the Pitman Food Pantry. So far, we’ve collected 70 boxes of cereal to help feed...
Read MoreCross-Eyed People Have the Best Vision!
“Cross-Eyed People Have the Best Vision.” Our signboard message challenges you to consider your Vision for life.
Read MoreThe Roman Centurion (Camp Meeting, 9/1/19)
Sherry and Al Zappola led the final Camp Meeting service of the summer of 2019. Al came as a Roman Centurion and told his story of what happened when he crucified Jesus.
Read MoreWhy Are We Talkin’ Baseball instead of Jesus? (Camp Meeting, 8/25/19)
Former PUMC’er Pastor Bret Walker was the speaker at the 8/25/19 Camp Meeting service. Pastor Bret and his ukulele led us in music, and he challenged us with his message: Why do we talk more about trivial stuff than we do about Jesus?
Read MoreSingers Needed!
“Singers Needed, In Choir Within!” Singers are needed everywhere; not just in the choir loft. How are you using your talents to glorify God?
Read MoreAmazing Story, Beautiful Savior (Camp Meeting, 8/19/19)
Rev. Jeff Crispin spoke at the Camp Meeting on 8/18/19. He told an amazing story of a beautiful savior who came to solve a problem that only He could solve: Sin. Through His grace that overcomes our sin, we can live a joyful life of love in a restored relationship with our Creator.
Read MoreNo Ram Caught in the Thicket (Camp Meeting, 8/11/19)
Rev. Jim Hughes preached at the Camp Meeting on 8/11/19. On this evening, he didn’t present his customary first person dramatization. Instead he painted a vivid picture of two sacrifices on two hills linked by eternity. God provided a Substitute for Abraham, and for us. But there is no substitute for Jesus.
Read MoreAh Ha! Moments (Camp Meeting, 8/4/19)
During the Camp Meeting service on 8/4/19, Rev. Bill Wilson asked us to consider what happens when we fall into a “pig pen”; when we’re trapped in a difficult situation. We may feel hopeless, but if we listen we’ll hear God calling us to “come home.” If we pay attention, God will wake us with an “Ah Ha!” moment.
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