Preschool Teaches The True Meaning of Christmas (12/7/17)
On Thursday December 7, the Pre-K classes of our Our Father’s House Preschool presented their annual Christmas Pageant. Mary, Joseph, Friendly Beasts, Shepherds, Wise Men, a Star, and even a pajama girl gathered around the manger to welcome the Baby Jesus. About 50 children participated, and the sanctuary was filled with proud parents pointing their cell phone cameras towards their youngsters. To those who have supported Our Father’s House by attending these annual pageants,...
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 5 of 7
“Glory to God”… If you were an angel, what would you like to say the most? If you’re anything like the angels that appeared to announce Christ’s birth, you’d shout out “Glory to God!!!” Our countdown to our 12/17/17 presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues by looking at the 5th of the 7 choruses.
Read MorePUMC to Serve Up some Free Pizza with the Grinch! (12/16/17)
December’s monthly “Free Movie & Pizza Night” will feature “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (starring Jim Carrey). All are welcome! Saturday Dec. 16 at 6:00 PM, in the Fellowship Hall.
Read MoreAdvent 2017 Devotional Helps Prepare the Way!
Members from several local churches have come together to produce a Daily Devotional for this year’s Advent season. The booklets were published in hardcopy form and distributed within the participating churches, but electronic copies of the devotions are presented here. If you want a printed copy, visit or contact one of the participating churches: Trinity United Methodist Church (Mullica Hill) Zion Community Church (Clarksboro) Evangelical UMC (Clarksboro) New Hope UMC (Penns Grove)...
Read MorePUMC to Welcome the Christ in 2017 (December, 2017)
Christmas 2017 is on the way! How are you going to prepare this year? One way is to take advantages of some of our opportunities of fellowship, service, and worship that are scheduled for this Advent Season.
View this post to see our 2017 Advent Schedule.
Countdown to “The Messiah”: Week 4 of 7
“For Unto Us a Child is Born”… Our countdown to our 12/17/17 presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues. In the cantata’s third chorus, the angels appeared to the shepherds saying that they bring “good tidings.” In this fourth chorus, we hear what those tidings are: “For Unto Us a Child is Born”…
Read MoreMens Fellowship Rakes Up the Grove (11/25/17)
The Men’s Fellowship Group grabbed their rakes and leaf blowers and gave some TLC to the Pitman Grove Auditorium.
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 3 of 7
“O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings”… Our countdown to our 12/17/17 presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues. The third chorus in “The Messiah” brings us to the angels: the ones who brought “Good Tidings” to the shepherds.
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 2 of 7
“And He Shall Purify”… On December 17 2017 our choir will be joined by other local choirs to present Part 1 of Handel’s The Messiah. This will be our annual Christmas Cantata (which will be held at the traditional time of 4:15 PM… in our sanctuary). The Tapestry String Quartet along with our own Sue Crispin will play the accompaniment. Jack Rowland will pull everything together by directing the music. The “Christmas Part” of Handel’s famous...
Read MoreChoirs to Present Handel’s Messiah! (12/17/17)
Our choir will be joined by other choral groups from the area to present Handel’s powerful oratorio, “The Messiah.” It will be held in our sanctuary on Sunday 12/17/17 at 4:15PM.
Read MorePUMC Throws a Trunk or Treat Party for Pitman! (10/28/17)
On 10/28/17 over 800 of our neighbors enjoyed a time of fun, games, and creatively decorated trunks. Our 7th annual Trunk or Treat was like a big block party where we all got the chance to catch up with each other. And, there were some strangely dressed characters…
Read MoreCountdown to “The Messiah”: Week 1 of 7
“And the Glory of the Lord”… On December 17 2017 our choir will be joined by other local choirs to present Part 1 of Handel’s The Messiah. This will be our annual Christmas Cantata (which will be held at the traditional time of 4:15 PM… in our sanctuary). The Tapestry String Quartet along with our own Sue Crispin will play the accompaniment. Jack Rowland will pull everything together by directing the music. The “Christmas Part” of Handel’s...
Read MoreFree Movie & Pizza- Too Good to Bear! (11/18/17)
Our monthly Movie and Pizza night for November will be on Saturday November 18, at 5:30 PM. Yeah, we’ve moved indoors now (when it gets warmer again we’ll return to our outdoor setup). But- This is November, so we’re definitely indoors for a while! This month’s Movie: The Jungle Book (the original animated version) Here’s a sneak preview… https://youtu.be/G9e7pBqb-VE Since this past summer, we’ve been opening up our doors (or lawn) on...
Read MoreYard Sale & Breakfast to Support Church in Mexico (10/28/17)
On Saturday October 28 2017, we’ll throw one of our “famous” Breakfast Buffets with a Yard Sale. These events will benefit our ongoing efforts to assist our friend in La Palmilla Mexico.
Read MorePUMC Stepping into Generosity (11/12/17)
We’re “Blessed to be a Blessing.” That’s the title of a song the choir often sings. How are we blessed? Or, maybe more importantly, what or whom do we bless??? In order for us to grow as Christians, to whom do we need to give? Finance Committee? The Budget? The Church? God? Finance Committee Nah! The Budget Nah! The Methodist Church, inc Nah! God! Yes! But what does that mean? We give to “be partakers in the building of the Kingdom.” But what does THAT...
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: The Grace of Giving
Bishop Robert Schnase in his book, The Grace of Giving shares about the importance of God’s people to be generous. Generosity presents itself in multiple ways as we express our faith through the church and in our daily lives. Below is a small part from that important book. I would invite all of us to prayerfully consider these words and reflect upon them and what God might be saying to us. There are many scripture references in the following text! Notice that all of them are hyperlinks which...
Read MorePUMC to Celebrate Anniversary! (10/29/17, 10:15 AM)
Back in November of 1885, the PITMAN GROVE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH was organized. From that small beginning of 43 members, we have grown into what is now the “Pitman United Methodist Church.” It’s our birthday and we are now 132 years old! This Sunday happens to be the 5th Sunday of the month; we’ve been holding single services on these Sundays (one service at 10:15 instead of services at 9:30 and 11:00). So on October 29 we’ll celebrate our anniversary by holding a...
Read MoreDavid Meece Testifies of New Rainbows! (10/14/17)
Renowned singer /songwriter David Meece performed “In Concert” at our church on Saturday Oct. 14, 2017. In many ways, it was like any other concert by a “celebrity.” Before the “show”, there was a table full of CDs in the lobby and bashful young ladies had the chance to meet the “star” backstage. When David took the “stage” he opened with a rousing performance of “Raise These Arms,” getting everyone to clap their hands and...
Read MoreOctober’s Movie & Pizza Night Ready to Roll! (10/21/17)
October 21, is our monthly “Free Movie & Pizza Night”! On the third Saturday of each month we’re inviting the community to come out and to help us eat some pizza! Drop on by, grab some free pizza, enjoy a film with your neighbors. This month we’re showing the movie Toy Story (The original one!). Pizza will be served at 6:30 PM. The movie will be held inside… in the Fellowship Hall. Here are some of the movies that are tentatively scheduled:...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin Quiz! (10/15/17)
Every Sunday, we’re given a packet of information which we call “the “Bulletin.” It contains the “Order of Worship for that Sunday and we follow it to see what’s next. But it also contains a lot of important info about the life of our church… and those papers tend to get tucked away, left behind, or thrown away.
So what was in the bulletin this week? Give our weekly Bulletin Quiz a shot!
