Churches 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.
Vanderhoofs Extend Their Kingdom Legacy (4/15/18)
Missionaries Jim and Alice Vanderhoof visited PUMC in April 2018 to share in our worship service. Besides giving updates about their ministry, they inspired us to write our own stories by developing a legacy of relationships.
Read MoreTurn your Trash into Treasure!
Did you know that those annoying tabs on your soda cans can be used to help sick children? Or that cancelled stamps can be used to help patients pay hospital bills?
There’s a bucket in the narthex to collect these items for this unique ministry…
The Our Fathers House Book Fair is Open! (4/16/18)
For many years, the Our Father’s House Preschool has held Book Fairs. Not only do these fairs help support the preschool financially, but they also put books into the hands of children (and the parents who read to them). This year’s Spring Fair is being held from 4/16 through 4/19.
Read MoreCub Pack 218 Celebrates during Blue & Gold Breakfast (4/7/18)
Cub Pack 218 celebrated their kids and families during their annual Blue And Gold Breakfast on 4/7/18. It was a time to recognize achievements, and a time to “cross over” and to move on to the next phase in the journey.
Read MorePUMC’ers See Jesus! (4/11/18)
A bus full of about 60 people saw Jesus on April 11! Well, in many ways we always see Jesus. Technically speaking, on this day we saw “Jesus”; the current production at the Sight and Sound theater in Lancaster PA. The performances at Sight and Sound are legendary (if there ever was such a thing); live animals, computer graphics, and talented actors surround the audience in a way that brings everyone back to first century Israel. Angels drop from the ceiling, raindrops fall, and...
Read MoreRunning on Empty (4/8/18)
Easter is over. All of the plans, dinners, and holidays are finished. It’s time to get back to normal. But what was “Normal” for the disciples? They were totally drained. Worn out by worry and fear. Doesn’t that happen to us? Do we sometimes feel that we’re running on fumes?
Pastor Jim’s service on the 2nd Sunday in Easter 2018 shows us how Jesus fills up our tank.
Men’s Fellowship Refocuses during 2018 Retreat! (3/16/18)
The 2018 Men’s Fellowship retreat was our 17th annual retreat at Black Rock! Regardless of our situation or how many times we’ve done something, we need to be aware of the purpose of our life.
Pastor George DeVol led us on a weekend study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians, and to some serious reflection…
Missionaries Jim & Alice Vanderhoof to Visit PUMC! (4/15/18)
PUMC has always supported global missionaries, and we’ve built up a relationship with many of them over the years. One of these missionary couple is the Vanderhoofs. Jim and Alice have been serving in Kenya since 1984 and have visited PUMC many times. We’ll have a chance to catch up with them on Sunday April 15 (both services). Jim and Alice will report on what they’ve been doing and to witness to what the Lord has been doing through them. After serving on the mission...
Read MorePUMC and Neighbors Hunt Easter Eggs! (3/31/18)
Over 500 people came to PUMC on Saturday 3/31/18 and helped us pick up over 8000 eggs. Our ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt was an awesome experience.
Read MoreBoy Scouts Serving up a Spaghetti Dinner (4/7/18)
Boy Scout Troop 55, is holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday April 7. Just show up anytime between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM for a great “sit-down” dinner in our Fellowship Hall. Advance tickets are NOT needed! Just bring your appetite and pay at the door. Details: Saturday April 7 4:00 – 7:00 PM Adults: $10.00 Children & Seniors: $8.00 (smaller portion…) PUMC not only provides Troop 55 with a place to hold dinners and to meet, but we also sponsor...
Read MoreJesus is the Waze
Jesus said He is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” What’s that mean? How can Jesus be like a GPS that leads us into a fulfilling relationship with our Heavenly Father?
Read MoreDaffodils and Diapers Help Sick and Needy (3/25/18)
The day was Palm Sunday; a special sabbath for celebrating the arrival of our King and Savior into Jerusalem. But like any other opportunity when we gather, it was also a time to reach out and help the needy. Palm Branches helped us worship, but Daffodils and Diapers helped us to help others. Daffodils Each year at this time, we sell pots of daffodils. These yellow flowers do more than to just brighten up our springtime homes; the proceeds go to the the American Cancer society to...
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