Spiritual Viruses (Camp Meeting, 7/29/18)
During the Pitman Camp Meeting service on Sunday 7/29/18, the One Way Express inspired us with their blend of Christian Blue Grass, and then Rev. Bill Wilson challenged us to guard against the “Spiritual Viruses” that we are prone to catch.
Read MoreRevive Us Again! (Camp Meeting 7/22/18)
Is today’s Church ready for revival? Rev. Sherry Zapolla spoke at the 7/23/18 Camp Meeting and answered that question with a “No!” Through music and message, she challenged us to pray for revival and to be instruments of change.
Read MoreJesus Rescues During our 2018 Vacation Bible School! (6/25/18)
Our 2018 Vacation Bible School was entitled “Shipwrecked!” When we go through rough times, Jesus is always there to bail us out. During this special week in July of 2018, we all learned that Jesus Rescues!
Read MoreNo One Escapes the Cross… Do They? (Camp Meeting 7/15/18)
Rev. Jim Hughes, returning again this year as a guest speaker at the Pitman Camp Meeting, appeared as Thomas. Thomas was a man who desperately wanted to return to his first love. But he saw Jesus die on the cross; and nobody escapes from the cross… Do they???
Read MoreA Mind of Peace or a Piece of Mind???
Things happen that make us angry, and we want to “give someone a piece of our mind!” But God has freed us from having to fly off the handle, and we can instead enjoy a “Mind of Peace”…
Read MoreCoins with God’s Image (Camp Meeting, 7/8/18)
Jesus’ response to the trap was brilliant:”Whose image is on that coin? Then give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but give to God what belongs to God.” It blew His questioners away.
The sermon at the 7/8/18 Camp Meeting turned that question towards us: What “coins” are you carrying?
Summering Through Psalm 23 (7/1/18 – 8/12/18)
Our Good Shepherd. Familiar words, but what do they really mean?
During this summer (2018) Pastor Jim will lead us in a 6 part sermon series on the 23rd Psalm. Each week will feature one of the psalm’s 6 verses.
PUMC to Celebrate Christmas in July! (7/22/18)
On July 22 we’re going to celebrate “Christmas in July!” Wear something Christmasy and bring some items for our Operation Christmas Child collection. There will be one service (10:15).
Read MorePUMC Citizens Have a Blast at Citizen’s Bank Park! (6/30/18)
In what has become an annual part of our summer experience, of group of 30 PUMC’ers spent the evening together watching the Phillies game.
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn from the Sneetches? (Camp Meeting, 7/1/18)
PUMC was the host church for the Pitman Camp Meeting on Sunday July 1; Our choir provided the special music, and Pastor Jim preached the message. In light of current events, how does God view diversity and unity? What can we learn from Dr. Susses’ story about The Sneetches?
Read MoreFruitful Opening for 2018 Pitman Camp Meeting (6/24/18)
The 148th annual Pitman Camp Meeting opened its summer series on Sunday June 24. Rev. Gary Turk was the first speaker of the summer, and he left us with a challenge to constantly re-connect with the true Vine.
Read MoreHow’s Your Prayer Conditioning?
At this time of year, when we switch from Heater to Air Conditioning, the first cycle of running the air conditioner can create some anxious moments; will it work? You never know when a hot moment in life will cause you to rely on your Prayer Conditioning. In tense moments, does your prayer life keep you cool, or do you get hot under the collar?
Read MoreChurches Fill the Gaps during Summer Vacation! (6/20/18- )
It’s Summer! The kids are out of school… and school lunches have stopped for the summer.
The churches of Pitman are helping to fill the gap by distributing lunch boxes to children throughout the summer. We are also offering hygiene products that aren’t covered by food stamps.
Greater NJ Conference Embraces Miracles Everywhere (5/22/18)
The 2018 Greater NJ Annual Conference approved a host of significant legislation, including a new Strategic Plan. As we recognized retirees and past achievements, we looked forward with a new vision to meet the real-life challenges that God is calling us to. Miracles Everywhere!
Read MorePitman Camp Meeting Celebrates 2018 Season (6/24 – 8/26)
For nearly 150 years, the summer season ushers in the Pitman Camp Meeting. On each Sunday evening throughout the summer, Christians will gather in the Pitman Grove Auditorium to sing, pray, and worship. The services begin at 7 PM, and the season runs from June 24 through August 26. All are welcome!
Read MorePre-School Celebrates Graduation of Four-Year Olds (5/24/18)
Our Preschool (Our Fathers House) celebrated the achievement of our 4 year old class with our annual graduation program.
The “Class of ’18” was one of our largest ever; about 50 students graced the front of our sanctuary and received their diplomas.
Unbottled Support for Babies! (5/13/2018)
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day AND Father’s Day by helping expectant Moms give birth to healthy babies who will be nurtured by a loving family. Between these two special Sundays, we’ll fill Baby Bottles with our spare change. On Father’s Day, we’ll donate our filled bottles to Choices of the Heart.
Read MoreLocal Methodists in Concert for Puerto Rico (5/12/18)
In July, a mission team from the First UMC of Glassboro (Pitman’s “next door neighbor”) will travel to Puerto Rico to help in hurricane recovery efforts.
On May 12, we hosted a dinner and Praise Band concert to support this team from Glassboro.
PUMC Counts Down the Top 10 Hymns! (5/13/18)
What are your favorite hymns? In May of 2018 we took a poll, and on Mother’s Day we announced PUMC’s top Ten favorite hymns. Here are the results (and a chance to vote in our online poll)…
Read MorePreschool Heaps on Heifer Gifts! (4/30/18)
Our Fathers House is more than your “normal” preschool. It’s also about exposing our kids to God’s love and showing them how to share that love with others by being God’s hands and feet.
Recently, the Our Fathers House family completed a project where they made a huge donation to Heifer International.
