PUMC is on the Air!
It’s Sunday morning and you can’t make it to church. Maybe you’re not feeling well. Maybe your car won’t start. Maybe it’s snowing. Maybe you just don’t feel like venturing outside. No problem! All of our services are “broadcasted” on Live Stream. Go to church using your computer or phone!
Read MorePUMC Prepares for annual conference for Annual Conference (5/21/17)
It does get a bit confusing… PUMC is part of the Delaware Bay District… The Delaware Bay District is part of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference The Greater New Jersey Annual Conference is part of the Northeast Jurisdiction The Northeast Jurisdiction is part of the United Methodist Church! And, once a year, the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference holds a conference in Wildwood NJ. Notice the lower case “c” in the word for “meeting”… this...
Read MoreA Week of Strength
During her Mother’s Day sermon on 5/14/17, Stephanie Hogan invited us to (re-)consider the depth of God’s awesome love for YOU, how He chose you, and how He is with you constantly to guide and strengthen you. God wants to deepen your relationship with Him by molding you into the man or woman He wants you to be; the person He created you to be. The “scripture reading” for her sermon was a series of 7 passages which talked about God’s special personal relationship...
Read MoreBLAST to Fight Hunger by Washing Cars (5/20/17)
It’s called the “30 Hour Famine.” Our Youth Group (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time) participates in it every year, but this goes beyond a simple fast. In addition to taking some time for spiritual reflection, we’re also going to make a difference for people who have no choice between eating and not eating. And as part of that reflection, we’re also going to improve the reflection of the cars in our community! On Saturday May 20 (between the hours of 1:00...
Read MoreWhat do You Know About Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day. It comes every year on the 2nd Sunday of May. How much do you really know about Mothers Day? First of all, is it “Mother’s Day”, “Mothers’ Day” or “Mothers Day”??? Where do you put the apostrophe? Or do you even use one? Google “Mothers Day” and you’ll see all three spellings. So is it: A day for your mother (Mother’s) A day for all mothers (Mothers’) Or a day just named after female...
Read MoreA Drop of Example, or a Gallon of Advice???
On May 10,2017 (several days before Mother’s Day), the following message was posted on our signboard: A DROP OF EXAMPLE IS WORTH MORE THAN A GALLON OF ADVICE As we approach Mother’s Day, think about it… What has left a deeper impression- what do yo remember most: The things your Mom said, or the things she did? Chances are, you probably remember some great advice that Mom gave. A host of sayings, scripture, music, or just plane home-spun wisdom constantly prod...
Read MoreEncore Call for Photo Directory Pictures (6/22/17)
ENCORE! One more day of photography is available for those that weren’t able to attend or may have just decided to not miss the chance to be a part of the PUMC Photo Directory. (You do not need to be a member of the church). Whatever the reason, NOW is the time. Our final day of photography at the church will be Thursday, June 22 from 2 PM to 9 PM (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) in the Gathering room (2nd floor). To schedule your appointment, click this button: Photo Directory Limited...
Read MorePastors Ponderings: A Divine Love Song
Pastor Jim submitted the following on April 5, 2017… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: 1 John 4:7 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God” (NASB). PLEASE READ: Hebrews 6:1-2 “Let us stop going over the same old ground again and again, always teaching those first lessons about Christ. Let us go on instead to other things and become mature in our understanding, as strong Christians ought to...
Read MorePUMC Hosting an Emmaus Encounter (5/11/17)
For the past 20+ years, PUMC members have been blessed by attending a weekend retreat known as the Walk to Emmaus. Unfortunately, because of the rigors of the “rustic” accommodations, many seniors have been unable to even consider going on a weekend.
But now there’s an opportunity to experience Emmaus at our church! This Face to Face models the Walk to Emmaus, but it is presented in our church over four seperate days (no overnight stays!).
Say a Nehemiah 2:4 Prayer!
Things are going along pretty well, then all of a sudden life throws you a curve and the steam of anger or fear starts to build. Or, all of a sudden you’re in a dire situation where you need to make a quick decision. What do you do?
Follow the example of Nehemiah and say a quick “Nehemiah 2:4 Prayer”!
Breakfast and Yard Sale will Help La Pamilla Church! (4/29/17)
On Saturday April 29, our Fellowship will once again be buzzing with activity to support our mission efforts for a church in La Palmilla Mexico. We have held these breakfasts and yard sales twice a year for many years, but we are now very close to the point where our friends in La Palmilla will finally be able to dedicate their new sanctuary! Breakfast Buffet (8-11AM)… We’ll throw one of our “Famous” Breakfast Buffets from 8:00 AM to 11:00AM. Come out and enjoy...
Read MorePastors Ponderings: Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
No Easter Sunday at PUMC would be complete without singing the hymn Christ the Lord is Risen Today. In this article (and in the corresponding podcast on the UMC website), Dr. Paul Chilcote guides us through this hymn’s verses and shows us how to take the Risen Christ into the other 364 days of the year.
Read MorePUMC Prepares Events for Easter! (4/16/17)
Easter! Resurrection Day!!! It’s likely the most joyous day on the Christian calendar. We have eternal life because Christ rose from the dead. The empty tomb deserves a lot of celebration. And like any other year, we’re not letting Easter slip by unoticed. We’ve planned a host of events for all ages to observe this special day and the special week that leads into it. Starting with Palm Sunday (April 9) and concluding with Easter Sunday (April 16), here are the...
Read MoreGod’s Gonna Trouble the Water on Palm Sunday! (4/9/17)
Both services on Palm Sunday will be led by our choirs, and their message will begin with the announcement that “God is gonna trouble the Water.” The services will feature a cantata called “A Journey to Hope.” So how can “trouble the water” be a picture of hope??? The Bible relates several accounts of where water was “troubled” to give hope and healing to those who had faith. Water can be many things. Water can represent nourishment, or...
Read MoreWhat Should We Pray For???
We hear a lot about prayer. Prayer is a big part of developing a relationship with God… it’s a huge part of being a Christian. But what do we pray for? Can we “bother” God with trivial requests like asking for a good parking spot? What about praying for someone’s health; maybe it’s God’s will that this person not get well. Should we pray anyway? Can we pray for ourselves? What can we pray for??? Some of these are difficult questions, and we...
Read MoreMen Retreat to Strengthen their Mission (3/17/17)
The Mens Fellowship group followed a tradition this year; we went on a retreat to Black Rock. This was our 16th annual retreat. Routine? Not really! Every time you open yourself up for an encounter with God, something different is likely to happen. The topic of this year’s retreat was “Being a Man with a Mission”, and we explored how our “mission” plays out in our personal, family and church lives. Retreats aren’t just “book learning” or...
Read MorePastors Ponderings: Dump it all In!
Pastor Jim submitted the following thoughts on 3/20/17 regarding our commitment. Do we trust God enough to follow His instructions to give our all? Or do we hold back and keep some for ourselves just in case God doesn’t come through? Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Isaiah 58:11 & 13a… “The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never...
Read MoreOur Father’s House Book Fair is Coming! (4/3/17)
Our Father’s House Preschool will host our Spring Scholastic Book Fair in April. Here are the days and hours where you can visit and pick out some great books: Monday, April 3 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday April 4 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM AND 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 5 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday, April 6 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM The fair will be held upstairs in the Gathering Room of the Pitman United Methodist Church. This fair is a Buy...
Read More2017 Easter Egg Hunt is ready to Hatch! (4/15/17)
April 15! What unpleasant duty does that date conjure up? IRS??? Well, think again… what PLEASANT event does that date also mean? Saturday April 15 is the date of our Eighth Annual Easter Egg Hunt! April 15 means EGG! From 11:00AM until 1:00 PM our parking lot and Fellowship Hall will be the site of some Eggciting Activity- Lunch, a “special presentation” (magic show?), and of course, the Big Hunt on our lawn. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held Rain or Shine! Last year,...
Read MoreGod Reigns and the Son Shines!
Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God really in control? Does He care???
On March 24, 2017 our Signboard said: “Forecast- God Reigns, and the Son Shines!”
No matter what happens, God is still in control and Jesus is ready to shine into our lives… if we let Him…
