Lenten 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.”
Read MorePreschool 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 More