Men to Gather around the Word… and then to Gather Leaves! (11/14/15)
The Men’s Fellowship Group will hold our monthly gathering on Saturday Nov. 14. The gathering runs from 7:30 AM until 9:00 AM. After the gathering we will “gather” at Cedar & Alcyon Blvd. to rake some leaves as part of the town’s “clean communities” program…. Gathering in the Church… At 7:30 AM we will get together in the Potter’s Hand room for an hour of Bible Study. Our guest speaker will be Ryan Falkenberg. Ryan is a...
Read MoreDaily Thanksgiving Prayer Meditation
What am I thankful for? Most of us could probably name friends, family, home, or other material blessings. But how do you develop a Thankful Attitude? How do you get into the mode where you can see God’s hand in everything, and then become truly thankful? The following video was produced by the United Methodist Church, and helps to lead you into a time of Thankful meditation. Close the door, turn off the phone, lock out the distractions, and allow yourself to see God… ...
Read MorePUMC Celebrates 130th Anniversary with a Special Sunday (11/1/15)
On November 10 1885, the “Pitman Grove Methodist Episcopal Church” was “organized”, and what we now know as the “Pitman United Methodist Church”- was born. Our church is now 130 years old! On November 1 2015 we celebrated! Our usual 9:30 and 11:00 services merged into a single 10:15 service of worship, and we all got together in the Fellowship Hall afterwards for a covered dish luncheon. It was a homecoming of sorts, and Pastor Jim’s sermon was...
Read MoreHay! Our Father’s House Enjoys Zimmerman Farms (10/20/15)
Hey! it’s the Fall, almost Halloween, and the days are getting crisper and cooler. Apple cider and pumpkins are drawing us to the great out of doors. And- Hey! Hay somehow gives us a special feel for this time of year. Anyhay, all of that makes for a more appropriate picture than sitting indoors would make, so the kids of Our Father’s House took a “Field Trip” to Zimmerman’s Farm Market – located on Salina Road in Sewell, NJ. Our Father’s House is our...
Read MoreGod the Rock Star (10/25/15)
Does God really care about us? We know John 3:16 (“For God so loved the world…”), but how’s that apply to me??? The prophet Zephaniah writes that God will “take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love.” On October 25 2015 Pastor Jim looked at this passage and led us into a closer glimpse of our Creator’s amazing love. Click the “Play” button to start the recording (from the 11:00 service), then scroll down to follow along....
Read MoreYouth Gop, Goo, and Have a BLAST!!! (10/18/15)
When’s the last time you ever heard of teenagers wanting to spend MORE time in church? Well, that’s what’s happened at PUMC! Our BLAST Youth fellowship used to meet on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Sunday. But the kids wanted MORE time and asked Youth Director Kate Dilks if they could start meeting a 1/2 hour earlier. So, we’re starting at 6:00 now! Under fresh leadership and under a renewed spirit, our youth group is growing. We’re also keeping...
Read MoreBreakfast & Trunk or Treat: AM for Mexico and PM for Pitman! (10/24/15)
Saturday October 24 was really an all day affair in our Fellowship Hall and Parking Lot! In the morning we held a Breakfast Buffet and Yard Sale to raise funds to support our friends’ church in La Palmilla Mexico. In the evening we just threw a party and had some fun by inviting the community to our annual “Trunk or Treat” night. Here are the details… AM- Breakfast Buffet and Yard Sale The breakfast buffet was organized by our United Methodist Men’s...
Read MoreElderberries Celebrate Turkey Time! (11/18/15)
On Wednesday Nov. 18 at 11:15 AM the Elderberries (our Seniors group) will be joined by the children of Our Father’s House for a special time of singing and turkey in our Fellowship Hall. We will enjoy a turkey luncheon complete with turkey and “the fixins’. ” Turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes will be provided. If you can, bring your covered dish specialty. After the lunch, the 4 year old class from our Preschool will provide some...
Read MoreHooks and Needles for God Pre-Prayer New Blankets (10/25/15)
Hooks and Needles for God is a group that makes prayer shawls, baby blankets, and baby hats. We are continuing to make and give prayer shawls to people who need a healing touch or a warm hug from God. During the service on Sunday October 25 we laid our latest collection of blankets and shawls on the altar rail and the congregation prayed over them. These blankets will be given to children being baptized. Shawls will be given to people in hospitals, to shut-ins… to anyone needing an...
Read MoreLiving Water Connections to Serve Dinner Theater (11/6/15)
The Living Waters Connections this month will be a special time for Young Adults of all ages! We’re having a Dinner Theater on Friday November 6 starting at 6:30 PM. This will be held in our Fellowship Hall… Dinner… Italian dinner with pasta, meatballs, salad, rolls and deserts. …Theater Drama Team: Youth Reaching Others for Christ Grace Baptist Church Praise Dance Team Music by John Wolf, Rose Daisy, Kent Jackson, Sarah and Jared, and Anthony Thomas ...
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Sing it Out!
Pastor Jim’s sermon for this coming Sunday (10/25/15) is entitled: “God: Our Rock Star!” It is based on Zephaniah 3:14-18. He submitted this devotional on 10/23/15 in advance of the 10/25/15 sermon… PLEASE READ: Hebrews 2:12 “I will tell them your name and sing your praises when they come together to worship” (CEV). Singing in worship has always been an appropriate way to offer praise to God. The pages of Scripture record this. Especially in the tradition...
Read MoreHundreds Get a Shot at PUMC! (10/21/15)
What does October bring to mind. Time for Halloween? Cooler weather? Falling leaves? How about flu shots! In recent years the Gloucester County Department of Health has provided a series of free flu shot clinics. This year, 37 different clinics were held. As in recent years, our church’s Fellowship Hall served as one of the clinic locations. The clinic was held on the morning of Wednesday October 21, from 9:00 to 10:30. The clinic was open for only 90 minutes, but they expected...
Read MoreThe Supremacy of Christ- Part 3 (10/11/15)
Pastor Jim is preaching a three part series on a look at our Lord and Savior- Jesus the Christ. He is above all others, all other things, and He’s all we need. In this morning’s sermon, we concluded our look at Colossians chapter 1. Click the “Play” button to start the recording, then scroll down to follow along. The scripture was from Colossians 1:15-20. Open the below drop down box to read along with Pastor Jim… and the congregation. We read from the New...
Read MoreThe Supremacy of Christ- Part 2 (10/4/15)
Pastor Jim is preaching a three part series on a look at our Lord and Savior- Jesus the Christ. He is above all others, all other things, and He’s all we need. In this morning’s sermon, we continued our look at Colossians chapter 1 and considered that Jesus is the Word that created the world. And not only that, He is actively involved in the details of our lives and He continues to sustain all of creation. Click the “Play” button to start the recording, then scroll...
Read MorePastors Ponderings: Watch What You Hang on to- Time to Re-Consider Your Priorities?
Is it time to rid yourself of distractions and fully re-commit yourself to God? This post was originally submitted by Pastor Jim in 2015, but it’s an ongoing goal to pursue.
Read MoreThe Supremacy of Christ- Part 1 (9/27/15)
Pastor Jim is beginning a three part series on a look at our Lord and Savior- Jesus the Christ. He is above all others, all other things, and He’s all we need. This is so important; we need to wrap our heads and hearts around this if we’re going to have an abundant and fruitful bearing life. Click the “Play” button to start the recording, then scroll down to follow along. The scripture was from Colossians 1:15-20. Open the below drop down box to read along...
Read MoreAre You Following the Cloud or the Crowd? (9/20/15)
Our sermon on September 20, 2015 was given by Lay Servant Steve Crispin. His text was Exodus chapter 40 which describes how God led the Israelites with a cloud and pillar of fire. Are we following that cloud? Click the below “Play” button to start the recording and then scroll down to follow along… The scripture was Exodus 40:34-38. Click the drop down box to read… Exodus 40 Exodus 40:34-38 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the...
Read MoreDon’t Blow Your Knows!!!
The signboard message posted on 9/29/15 said: A WISE MAN SELDOM BLOWS HIS KNOWS (would certainly apply to wise women too!!!) We spend a lot of time in this church reading the Bible. We all want to understand it better. But what do we do with this knowledge? Do we share it with others? Do we somehow use it to hit others over the head with the Bible to convince them of our point? Or do we try to show others how “smart” we are? Sometimes we’re tempted to quote chapter and...
Read MoreMen’s Group & Mexico Mission Team to Host Breakfast Buffet and Yard Sale (10/24/15)
The United Methodist Men will hold one of our “famous” breakfast buffets on Saturday October 24. The breakfast will be open from 8:00 to 11:00AM and will feature a variety of goodies. Here’s what’s scheduled to be on the buffet table: Scrambled Eggs Pancakes Sauage Gravy and Biscuits Potatoes French Toast Casserole and to balance things out… fruit cup! The cost is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children under 10. If you’re under 2 years old- it’s Free!...
Read MoreA Stone from the Shepherd’s Pouch (9/13/15)
How do we defeat the “Goliaths” in our lives? How does God provide for us in our times of trouble. In fact, how do our times of trouble provide for us??? Pastor Jim explored these questions during his sermon on September 13, 2015. This is the second of a two part series looking at the familiar account of David and Goliath. Click the below “Play” button to start listening to the recording, then scroll down and follow along… The scripture reading was from 1...
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