UMCOR Sunday Provides Relief (3/31/19)
The United Methodist Committee on Relief responds to worldwide disasters throughout the year. The funds needed for each relief effort are donated as the needs arise. And, 100% of those donations go directly to that project. The special offering on UMCOR Sunday (March 31) , is the only funding UMCOR receives to manage these relief efforts.
Read MoreEat at Chick-fill-A, help someone to Our Fathers House (3/26/19)
Our Father’s House is holding a “Spirit Night” Fundraiser for their Scholarship Fund. It’s easy and fun to support this “fundraiser.” All you have to do is to eat at the Mantua Chick-fill-A on on Tuesday March 26, and tell the cashier that you’re supporting Our Father’s House. Join us at anytime between 5-8 PM, and part of your purchase will be donated to our scholarship fund. The Our Father’s Scholarship fund helps parents with limited...
Read MoreMen to Retreat for Mission-Shaping! (3/15/19)
The Men’s Fellowship group will hold their 2019 retreat on the weekend of March 15-18. The retreat speaker will be Pastor Matt Murphy, who led our retreat a couple of years ago. Pastor Matt will build on his introduction by taking us to where “the rubber meets the road” and showing us how to fulfill the mission to which God is calling us.
Read MoreLenten Devotional for 2019
Prepare for Easter by reading this daily devotional during the Lenten Season. The devotional booklet was produced by members of several local churches, and this post lets you view the booklet online.
Read MoreOur Father’s House Keeps on Building! (Jan-March 2019)
In addition to learning about ABCs, Our Father’s House has been busy collecting food for the pantry and visiting the residents at the Pitman Manor. Check out some pictures and more information about what our preschool has been doing so far this year.
Read MoreIs Fear Knocking at the Door? Answer it with Faith!
Is Fear knocking at the front door? Is it persistently pounding on the doorbell, not willing to leave you alone? Then confront it with Faith! Faith convinces us that God isn’t leaving you on your own, but that He will give you comfort in the problem and a solution to get you through it.
Read MorePUMC Hosting Workshop for Vacation Bible School! (3/9/19)
On Saturday March 9, we’re hosting a “VBS Fun Shop” workshop, which is organized by the organization we use for our Vacation Bible School curriculum (Group). Open this post for more information and to access the online registration.
Read MoreMary Circle to Serve Souper Eggcitement! (3/17/19)
From Soup to Nuts, the Mary Circle of our United Methodist Women is getting us ready for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter.
Read MorePUMC to Host World Day of Prayer (3/1/19)
PUMC will host this year’s World Day of Prayer service on Friday March 1 (1:00 PM). All are welcome.
Read MoreEven St. Valentine Must Have Loved Covered Dish Dinners! (2/12/19)
Valentine’s Day reminds us how important it is to spend time with the people you love. It also is an opportunity to form new relationships. In the Methodist tradition (and perhaps in the tradition of many churches), we like to gather together over food. And so, on Tuesday Feb. 12, we’re throwing an “old fashioned” covered dish dinner! Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite dish (or just yourself- there’s always plenty of food). The menu...
Read MoreFood Pantry Fills God’s Call During the Shutdown
During the current government shutdown, the Pitman Food Pantry continues to help families make ends meet.
Read MoreRed Cross Blood Drive to Visit PUMC (1/25/19)
PUMC will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday Jan. 21 (2-7PM).
Read MoreMen Are Ready to Roll! (1/19/19)
Who said that everything in church has to be serious stuff like study and worship? Sometimes it’s just as important to just get out and spend time with each other. After all, it’s the relationships that are formed in church that make all of that study and worship effective. And so- it’s hard to top Pizza and Bowling when it comes to guys going out for a fun evening! And that’s what we’re doing on Saturday January 19. Here are the details: DATE: ...
Read MoreWhat Do You Want for Christmas??? (12/24/18)
During our 2018 Christmas Eve Candelight Service, Pastor Jim asked “What do YOU want for Christmas?” Through the music, Word, and Candles, we were all given an experience of being touched by Jesus.
Read MoreJim Hughes Welcomes the Innkeeper to Church (12/23/18)
Sunday 12/23/18, the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Jim Hughes gave the messages through drama and song. He always brings a friend to church with him; this time he brought the Innkeeper (a man who made room in his heart for Jesus).
Read MoreChoirs Lead Celebration of “Jesus: No Other Name” Cantata (12/16/18)
Our choirs presented our annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday 12/16/18. The cantata is a Christmas tradition, but the experience led us to worship- Jesus: No Other Name.
Read MoreThe Steeple Burned Down, but the Church is Fine! (12/01/03)
On 12/1/18 we quietly marked the 15th anniversary of the fire which destroyed our former building on the corner of Broadway and Holly Ave. But it was only a building that burned down. The church is alive and well!
Read MoreOur Father’s House Sings the Meaning of Christmas! (12/6/18)
Our Preschool (Our Father’s House) presented their annual Christmas Pageant on 12/6/18. It was a story of innkeepers, shepherds, angels, stars and wise men, but it’s also a story for the here and now that goes deeper than the familiar narrative…
Read MoreMissions Updates (Dec. 2018)
Emmanuel- God is with us. He’s with us through the hands and feet of His children, some of whom are global missionaries whom we’ve been supporting. Here’s an update on their missions. During this Advent season (and throughout the year), be in prayer for and with them.
Read MorePreparing the Way for Jesus (Advent 2018)
Can it be December already? Are you ready for Christmas 2018??? We have a full schedule of worship, music, and giving events (plus some food), that will help you get ready for Christmas.
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