Elderberries Bloom at Longwood Gardens (5/29/15)
Seniors Group Visits Longwood Gardens… The Elderberries and Elderberry-want-to-be’s went to Longwood Gardens on Friday, May 29. Longwood Gardens is a landmark of beauty along route 1. Its grounds display God’s beauty in a variety of ways. As we strolled through Longwood’s greenhouses, outdoor gardens, and water displays we were reminded of the wonder of God’s awesome creation. ———————– Here are a few pictures...
Read MoreElderberries Are Really Cooking!!! (6/1/15)
“Oldies but Goodies” The Elderberries (our “seniors” fellowship group) have compiled a cookbook of some of our favorite recipes from the past. Our families and friends have enjoyed them for years, and they are the highlights of many a covered dish supper or family gathering. The cookbook will be available for a donation, and the proceeds will go towards the payment of our shared ministries obligation. The cookbooks can be obtained from Maureen Kier or Marshall Genter. ...
Read MoreAbramovichs Send Update on Mission in Poland (6/1/15)
John and Dasia Abramovich are missionaries in Poland, using their gifts to teach the Bible to children and youth. John grew up near Pitman, and Dasia is from Poland. John and Dasia are both very familiar to PUMC as they have visited us and taught Bible studies during their recent “furloughs” in the States. They recently sent the following update message… Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6)....
Read MoreSecond Grade Sunday School Class Does First Class Act! (5/3/15)
Clothe the Naked, Feed the Hungry… As a mission project for Lent, the First, Second, and Third Graders of our Sunday school class collected canned goods and donated them to the Angels of God. Angels of God is ministry in Pitman providing clothing and food to the needy. Earlier in the year we collected coins and gave a large donation to them as well. They were so excited to see our children being generous to people in need. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice...
Read MorePUMC to Pack the Glassboro Friendly’s! (6/16/15)
Our Tuesday Night Dinners might have ended for the Summer, but we’re going to have another shot at a church family dinner on Tuesday June 16. We have scheduled a Fundraiser at the Friendly’s restaurant in Glassboro. Friendly’s is located at the light where Woodbury Road meets Delsea Drive. Here’s how it works: Download and print out the voucher (Friendly’s Voucher). Vouchers will also be available at church. Bring the voucher and your appetite to the...
Read MoreOnline Course- Methodism 101
Registration for the Spring 2015 session of this online class is open until June 16, 2015. The course is open from June 17 through July 29. The cost is $9.99. For more information or to register, click the following button: METHODISM 101 So What do you Know About the United Methodist Church??? United Methodist Communications is offering an online course entitled “United Methodism 101.” Whether you’re a life long Methodist or if you only recently joined the church,...
Read MoreThe Answer is “Yes!”… not “Yeah, but…” (5/31/15)
Sunday May 31 was a special day in the lives of the 15 youth who were confirmed. Pastor Jim’s message during the 11:00 Am service was directed towards them. God is committed to you. Are you committed to Him? Click the following “Play” Button to start the recording, then scroll down to follow along… The Scripture was 1 Samuel 2:26 and 2 Corinthians 1:17-20. Open the following Drop Down box to read. Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 2:26 And the child Samuel grew in...
Read MoreElderberries to Go Cruising! (6/26/15)
Come and join us for a relaxing and informative cruise on the Maurice River. The Elderberries will spend the afternoon cruising on Friday, June 26. We will meet at the church at 11:45 for a departure out of Millville at 1:00 to 3:00 PM and then travel to the Maurice River Diner for an early dinner. The total cost will be $12.00 for the cruise plus the cost of your meal. There are a limited number of places on the boat (about 18), so be sure to sign up early on the river cruise sheet on the...
Read MoreOur Father’s House Celebrates the Class of 2015! (5/27/15)
It wasn’t just a “Graduation”… it was a celebration. A celebration of a program, of teachers, of parents, and of children. Divided into classes named “Busy Bees,” “Friendly Yellow Fish,” and “Friendly Orange Fish,” a total of 37 four-year olds marked the end of their experience in Our Father’s House and the anticipation of the next phase of their education. It is our prayer that these precious children not only learned how to...
Read MoreGood Thing God Doesn’t Take Vacations!
In May of 2015 the signboard said: GOOD THING GOD DOESN’T TAKE VACATIONS! We’re at the time of the season when school is about to close, the weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer… and people are thinking about getting away. When you’re on vacation, you’re away from the normal routine. You can put some distance between yourself and the concerns of life. You can even put some space between yourself and those who love and depend on you. When...
Read MoreAlways Remember (5/24/15)
Sunday May 24 2015 was a busy Sunday. Not only was it memorial day weekend, it was also Pentecost Sunday! Pastor Jim felt led to to speak about Memorial Day; What is the value of Remembering? How is the Holy Spirit leading us to use the witnesses of those who have come before us in order to teach those who come after us? Click the following “Play” Button to start the recording, then scroll down to follow along… The Scripture was Jude verse 5, and then Joshua 4:1-7. ...
Read MoreThe After People (Stephen Ministers)
The following was taken from a flyer in the church narthex… People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minster?” One way to to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People. Stephen Minsters are there: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 After the phone call you hoped you’d never get… After the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life… After the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing...
Read MoreEagle Scout Candidate Takes on Needed Project (5/10/15)
Rakes, shovels, snow blowers, shovels… where do you put them? If you’re a homeowner, you probably store them in your garage or in a garden shed. But if you’re a church, you also need a place to store them. We’re called to be good stewards of all God has entrusted us with… even rakes and shovels. Ever since we moved into our new building in 2008, this has been an issue. Snowblowers, gas cans, and other items have been stored under tarps; hidden away in any...
Read MorePUMC to Celebrate Peace With Justice Sunday (5/31/15)
PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY MAY 31 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” Matthew 5:9 Pentecost celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit calling for God’s shalom. Peace with Justice witnesses to God’s demand for a faithful, just, disarmed, secure, and peaceful world. In 1980 the United Methodist General Conference created a church-wide Peace with Justice program. Volunteer coordinators were recruited in annual conferences; and...
Read MoreGreater New Jersey Annual Conference to Meet in Wildwood (5/28/15)
This year’s conference for the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference will be held between Thursday May 28 through Saturday May 30 at the Wildwood Convention Center in Wildwood. Annual Conference is a yearly session for clergy and lay members to worship, learn about programs, and conduct the business of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey. This year, we will be electing delegates to the Jurisdictional and General Conference of the denomination. The 2015 Annual Conference...
Read MoreWhat is Pentecost Sunday??? (5/24/15)
This Sunday, May 24, marks the coming of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts chapter 2. Pentecost comes 50 days after Easter. Check out what happened during that first Pentecost Sunday, 50 days after Christ’s resurrection… Pentecost Acts 2:1-25 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what...
Read MoreHooks ‘n Needles Serves up Hugs ‘n Prayers During Sunday Worship (5/10/15)
On Sunday May 10, the Hooks and Needles for God group filled the altar rail with a colorful and soft array of blankets. Hooks and Needles makes these blankets to be given to people in times of special need; illness, births, or just when someone needs to know that the church is surrounding them in prayer. During the service, members gathered around the altar rail to pray over these blankets. The people receiving these blankets is not yet known (by us anyway…), but the prayers were made...
Read MoreGod or Giants? (5/17/15)
Our guest speaker on Sunday May 17 was Scott Rambo. Scott, his wife Meg, and their family have become part of our family as they have joined in our Tuesday night Bible Studies, Small Groups, and Men’s group gatherings during their “furlough” from the mission field. The Rambos will soon return to Africa after an extended stay in the States. They will initially return to Uganda, but will then move to Beni, Congo to teach pastors and health workers. To learn more about the...
Read MoreThings Moms Teach Us (5/10/15)
Pastor Jim’s Mother’s Day Sermon helped us to think about God’s characteristics of love and provision that we see modeled in the example of our mothers. The sermon opened with a video about Anna Jarvis who helped instute Mothers Day. To view the video and learn other interesting facts about Mother’s Day, read This Post. The scripture was from 2 Timothy 1 and Isaiah 66. Open the below Drop Down box to read the passage… Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 1:3-73 I thank...
Read MoreBLAST Sends a Response to Trinity UMC’s Food Challenge (5/3/15)
The Trinity UM Church in Clayton challenged our youth group (BLAST) to raise 400 lbs of food for the Pitman Food Pantry. It was to be collected in 4 months. Here’s the post about The Challenge. Well, PUMC answered the challenge and ended up doubling the 400 lb goal in less than 1 month. We’ve still got 3 months to go, So- we’re raising the goal to ONE TON! Here’s the Post about the New Goal. BLAST put together the following slideshow as an “official...
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