Chasing Fake Rabbits (6/12/16)
What are you chasing in this life? What’s important to you? And if you catch what you’re looking for… will it be worth it? Pastor Jim provided some insight into these questions by looking at the story of “Farmer Bigger-Barns” from Luke 12. This sermon was given on June 12 at the 11:00 AM service.
Read MoreLife After the Born-Again Birth (6/5/16)
There is life after death, and so it’s critically important to prepare for that life. To enter that life, we must be forgiven and to be “in Christ”… in other words, we must be Born Again. But what happens between that salvation experience and eternity? Is there life after birth???
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Up Above the World so Bright
God continues whispering in our ears, “Don’t quit…keep on playing.” Even when it seems life is bringing us flat or sour notes, God is coming alongside to assist us in making His music. God will add to our best efforts and the result will be amazing. With God reaching around and encircling us, together, beautiful music can be made!
Read MoreShared Ministries Reach to Tanzania!
Pitman UMC is connected with other United Methodists around the globe. One of the ways we support that “connection” and the ministry that’s being done by other churches is through our “shared giving.” We’re helping to spread the Gospel of Christ to people all over the world. Recently we received an update from the church in Tanzania… FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF TANZANIA Rev. Mutwale Ntambo Wa Mushidi One of the global missions that PUMC...
Read MoreWords (5/29/16)
Sticks and stones can break my bones… But can words hurt? Even more importantly, can words Help??? Lay Speaker Jim Kier helped us see the power of words during his sermon of 5/29/16. Jim was filling in for Pastor Jim Bolton who is on vacation.
Read MoreOur Fathers House Graduation (5/26/16)
May and June is a special time in the lives of proud parents; Graduations! Junior High School, High School, College, University… Master’s Degrees and even Doctorate Degrees! All important times for students and their parents. But what about Pre-K??? Competing those first years of school is quite an accomplishment; both for the kids AND for the parents! On the morning of Tuesday May 26 we celebrated this accomplishment and made some lifelong memories as our 2016 four-year olds...
Read MoreA Zoad, a Fork, and a Choice (5/22/16)
A Zoad? How does a Dr. Seuss character improve our own character; help us to walk in deeper faith? If we’re going to get anywhere, we need to make a choice; step out in faith and commit to obeying God.
Read MorePowerfilled Christianity (5/15/16)
Tongues of fire…. speaking in “different tongues,” supposedly drunk apostles! Pentecost- we’ve heard the story so many times. But what does it all mean? Is it relevant to us? What does the coming of the Holy Spirit mean to us in our day and age?
Read MoreGreater NJ Annual Conference Set to… Conference (5/22/16)
We United Methodists operate in an environment of what we call The Connection; we’re not alone. Together with other United Methodists we can pole our resources and accomplish much more for the building of God’s Kingdom than we could on our own. Pitman United Methodist Church is a member of…. the Delaware Bay District… which is a member of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference… which is part of the Northeastern Jurisdiction… which is part of the global...
Read MorePUMC Enters a Construction Zone!
Roads are great… we use them all the time! But that’s part of the problem. After years of rain, ice, snow, salt, and plowing, roads wear out. They get pot holes. The sidewalks become… unwalkable. Unfortunately, that also applies to the roads surrounding our church. Our church building is located on the corner of Lambs Road (county road 635) and Broadway (County road 553A), and both roads are now undergoing serious work. The Plan… Broadway and Lambs are county...
Read MoreElderberries to Let Their Hair Down! (10/19/16)
On Wednesday October 19, the Elderberries (our Seniors group) will travel to the Sight and Sound Theater (in Strasburgh, PA) to witness the production of “Samson.” Yes, that’s currently a long time off, but reservations are needed by June 15. A deposit of $50 will secure your spot. The total price will be $95; that includes a bus, the tickets, and a huge dinner afterwards at Hershey Farms. We have purchased 55 tickets… first come first served. Anyone interested...
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Hope to get a Boost at GNJ Conference (5/23/16)
The Greater New Jersey Annual Conference will hold their … “annual conference” next week at the Wildwoods Convention Center. During one of the worship services, an offering will be taken to benefit our “A Future With Hope” mission. PUMC has contributed to this effort, and our portion of this offering will be given during the conference. Below is more information about A Future With Hope (synopsis of an article by Chris Carter printed in the United Methodist...
Read MoreThe Pitman Food Pantry Steps Up to Serve (5/14/16)
“How does God’s love abide in anyone who has worldly goods, sees a brother or sister in need, and yet refuses to help?” I John 3:17 What is the Pitman Food Pantry? For fourteen years, the Pitman Pantry, an ecumenical ministry of five local churches, has provided groceries to those in need. Located at the First Baptist Church, the Pitman Pantry serves 50-70 families each week. The majority of these folks live in Pitman, but no one is ever turned away. Each of the five...
Read MoreLearn how to Reach Out this Summer (7/6/16 – 8/17/16)
In Hebrews, Paul (or whoever “the writer” is), commanded us to: “…run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ” To be able to “run with perseverance” we need to train. A runner trains his body through appropriate physical activity. But for Christians to run the race we need Spiritual Training. That comes mainly from the Bible, but it also comes from our fellowship with other Christians. We learn from each other and from each others...
Read MoreMen’s Fellowship to Gather around the Kingdom (5/14/16)
The Men’s Fellowship will gather on the morning of Saturday May 14. We’ll hold our usual gathering (this is NOT a “meeting”!) from 7:30 until 9:00 AM in the Potter’s Hand room. The Potter’s Hand Room is located behind the sanctuary on the balcony level. We’ll enjoy some coffee, goodies, and conversation. Then we’ll look into the Word. Our guest speaker will be Ben King. Ben is a high school history teacher by profession, but he is also...
Read MoreDiggin’ Up Bones (5/1/16)
God led Ziek into a desert; into a valley filled with dust, despair, and… dead bones. How can places in life like these be turned into something vibrant and living? When we’re in the depths of discouragement, can God inject hope and energy and turn things around? You betcha!!! Click the below “Play” button and scroll down to follow along (the recording is from the 11:00 service)… The scripture was Ezekiel 37:1-10. Click the following Drop Down box to...
Read MorePreschool Has a Cow… and then Some! (5/1/16)
Our preschool,Our Father’s House, teaches more than “Readin’, Writing, and ‘Rithmatic.” We also teach how to grow in the grace and love of God. Every month, we have taken on a different mission project. In April, we collected and donated $500 to Heifer International. What is Heifer International? Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. They help poor and hungry people help...
Read MorePUMC Promotes Peace With Justice Sunday (5/22/16)
Our church in ‘lil ‘ole Pitman can use the Connection of the United Methodist church to help people across the world! One of the opportunities to make a global difference will come to us on Sunday May 22. This week has been designated by the United Methodist Church as “Peace with Justice” Sunday. On this day, Methodists world wide will take up a special offering to fund grassroots efforts that help make the world a more compassionate place to live. Peace...
Read MoreYoung Adults Lifting Hands Together (5/27/16)
The Young Adults Ministry will meet on Friday May 27 for a time of prayer in the Potter’s Hand Room. This room is located behind the sanctuary on the balcony level. We’ll get together from 7-9 PM. Together, we’ll work through different stations offering up prayers of confession, forgiveness, renewal, gratitude, and petition. We will conclude the evening with refreshments and conversation. Being a Young Adult has its own set of challenges. Join with us and...
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