Choirs Present Love on Palm Sunday! (3/25/18)
On Palm Sunday (March 11, 2018) the choirs presented a musical cantata entitled “Here is Love.” When Jesus willingly entered Jerusalem to present Himself as our sacrifice for sin, on that first Palm Sunday, God’s love was on display in a way that it had never been seen before.
Read MoreRemembering Missionary John Enright (12/26/17)
Long time PUMC’ers probably remember supporting Ken and Loraine Enright during the 1980s (and beyond). The Enrights were missionaries in Africa, using their airplanes to bring medicine and the Gospel to remote areas in Zaire and the other African countries they ministered to over the years. Ken and Loraine have both passed away, but their son John took up the mantel. Unfortunately, we recently lost John when he was killed in an automobile accident on the day after Christmas (2017). His...
Read MoreArea Worship Teams Join in Concert for La Palmilla (3/11/18)
On Sunday March 11, 2018 , we hosted a “Praise Band Concert.” The concert gave us a chance to worship in music, to fellowship, and to support our sister church in La Palmilla, Mexico.
Read MoreJohn Wesley’s Flash Cards
In 1733 ,John Wesley published a series of questions about our relationship to God, and he encouraged his followers to ponder them every day. Kind of like those flash cards that you may have used to learn multiplication tables. How’s your “math” today?
Read MoreRegional Day of Learning Visits PUMC (2/11/18)
The Southern Region Day of Learning was held at our church on Sunday 2/11/18. About 200 people from Cape May to Haddonfield participated in the worship, workshops, and pizza.
Read MoreSuperbowl Sunday, Superstrong Suit! (2/4/18)
Sunday February 4, 2018. It’s a date that most of us will remember; it was a big day for PUMC. Pastor Jim returned from his surgery, we celebrated Superbowl Sunday, AND (after church)- we watched our Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots to win their first Super Bowl! But our faith is more than one big day; it’s lived out day to day…
Read MoreWhat is UMCOR Sunday? (3/11/18)
Throughout the year, we’ll hear how UMCOR uses 100% of our gifts for disaster relief. Nothing is spent on overhead. But once a year, there is a special offering to fund that overhead so that UMCOR can do its work the rest of the year. March 11, 2018 is UMCOR Sunday.
Read MoreFrozen Thaws Up During Movie & Pizza Night! (2/17/18)
Valentine’s Day is here and we’re in the middle of the Winter Season. It’s a great time for some warm pizza and a great family movie. On Saturday February 17 at 6:00 PM we’ll hold our monthly “Free Movie & Pizza Night.” This month’s movie is “Frozen”, the 2013 Disney animation inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Snow Queen.” All are welcome! Invite some friends, bring the family, and enjoy an evening of...
Read MoreLenten Devotional for 2018
Lent is a time of preparation. Several local churches have put together a devotional booklet that will help you prepare for Resurrection
Day. Visit this post daily to read each day’s inspirational article.
Ash Wednesday Service on Valentines Day! (2/14/18)
We are holding an Ash Wednesday service this year. It happens to fall on February 14,which is known for reasons other than Ash Wednesday. And yet, isn’t God’s offer of salvation an act of love that demands our introspection and repentance? So instead of a fancy dinner, maybe a service of prayer and worship on the evening of Valentine’s Day really is appropriate. Here are the details about Wednesday 2/14/18… No Ashes- it will be a service of prayer and reflection...
Read MorePUMC Participates in Pitman Volunteer Fair (1/27/18)
One of the traditional ways of celebrating Martin Luther King Day is to give yourself in service to the community. Our own community of Pitman and our own community of Pitman United Methodist Church cannot be the community of love and support that it is without “volunteers”; people giving of themselves for the better good. This year (on January 27, 2018) our town held a “Volunteer Fair” in our Borough Hall. A wide variety of organizations participated by telling...
Read MorePUMC to Host Blood Drive (1/26/18)
On Friday January 26, the Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in our Fellowship Hall from 1:00-6:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can visit the American Red Cross website to schedule a time. (Scroll down for the link and instructions)… In addition to the knowledge that you’re helping others (and maybe even saving a life!), your donation will also “earn” you a coupon to receive a coffee and donut from Dunkin’ Donuts… The donation...
Read MoreWhat is Africa University?
The United Methodist Church is a connectional church; local churches pull together and share resources to do things that are way too big for a single church to undertake. How about ending malaria? How about reducing malnutrition by offering masters degree education in agriculture? How about spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the continent of Africa? Huge tasks! But the United Methodist church is doing them. Through what we call our “Shared Ministries”, the United...
Read MoreThe Candy Man Comes to Movie and Pizza Night (1/20/18)
On Saturday January 20 at 6:00 PM we’ll hold our monthly “Free Movie & Pizza Night.” This month, we’re bringing in “The Candy Man” and serving up “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” No charge, no reservations; just come out at 6PM and enjoy the evening. All are welcome.
Read MoreWomen Selling Chili to Warm Things Up (1/7/17)
The United Methodist Women are having a chili sale on Sunday, January 7. The cost is $9.00 per quart. Orders must be in by Sunday January 1, and the chili will be available after either service on January 7.
Read MoreDaily Bible Reading Plans for 2018 are Ready! (12/23/17)
Reading the Bible every day is an important habit, but sometimes we need a little help.
This page presents several “Chapter-a-Day” Bible reading plans. Pick one out, Print it out, and join in the fruitful habit of tasting a bit of God’s word every day.
PUMC’s Biggest Christmas Mysteries Explained!
Christmas surrounds us with a lot of symbols… and mysteries. What’s a Chrismon? Why are the Gifts White? And- why does the cantata always start at 4:15?!? Learn the answers to these three biggest PUMC Christmas Tradition Mysteries!
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 7 of 7
“The Hallelujah Chorus”… this seventh and final chorus in “The Messiah” reminds us that our Gentle Shepherd will lead us into the very presence of God. Life is eternal, heaven is glorious, and God will win. And it’s all because of this “child that was born unto us”…
Read MoreWorship on the Mornings of the Eves (12/24/17 & 12/31/17)
On the morning of Sunday Dec. 24 and Jan. 31, we will only hold one service (at 10:15 AM). Rev. Jim Hughes will lead our morning worship service on Sunday 12/24. Our service on Sunday 12/31 will feature an informal “carol sing.”
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 6 of 7
“His Yoke is Easy and His Burthen is Light”… Our countdown to our 12/17/17 presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues. Not only is a King coming, but so is our Shepherd. This sixth chorus reminds us that our Shepherd is “meek and lowly” and will lead us if we follow Him. Commit to Him. Be “yoked” with Him, and you shall find rest “unto your soul.”
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