Men Stick it to the Leaves (4/18/15)
On Saturday April 18 our men’s fellowship group descended upon a patch of borough property on the corner of Cedar Ave. & Alcyon Blvd. to clean up. As part of the town’s clean communities program, we raked leaves, picked up trash, and collected sticks to tidy up this unkempt area. We were given rakes, convict-looking orange vests, and trash grabbers, and amidst the summer like weather and even a bit of “trash talk,” we spent the morning doing a much needed job. And-...
Read MoreResurrection Peace (4/12/15)
What are you afraid of? There’s good fear and bad fear, and Jesus came to remove the “bad fear.” On this first Sunday after Easter, Pastor Jim preached on this topic. His text was from John 20:19-23, where Jesus suddenly appears in the midst of the disciples who were hiding behind locked doors. To find out more, click the following “Play” button to start the sermon (from the 9:30 service) and then scroll down to follow along…. Click the ...
Read MoreSoftball Team Kicks off Season (4/13/15)
Our softball team played its first game of the season on Monday night (4/13/15) at Atkinson Park. The game started at 9:30, under the lights. No word on the score or of who won… but who cares? Here are a few pictures from Monday night’s game… These evenings of softball give us a chance to get together and grow relationships. All are welcome to attend. If you’re interested in playing, contact Ron Brown (Softball@PitmanUMC.org). + + + + + + ...
Read MoreElderberries are Springing Out! (4/15/15)
The Eldeberries will go to a movie on Wednesday April 15! We’re going to see “Second Best Marigold Hotel,” and then we’ll go to the Lamppost Diner for a meal (we’ll call it late lunch / early dinner). We’ll meet at the church at 12:45 for the 1:30 PM show. + + + + + + + + + For more information about our Elderberries group, Click Here. ...
Read Morefwd: Email From God (4/5/15)
Ever get one of those emails that had been forwarded to a gazillion people? It might be yet another message with jokes or another advertisement. When these messages come, we usually hit the delete key without even considering to open them. If the message starts with the letters “fwd:”, the word “ignore” tends to pop into most of our minds. But have we experienced so many Easters that the amazing message of the Resurrection has simply dissolved into a familiar, worn...
Read MoreHey- We ARE Playing Games! (4/17/15)
You sunk my Battleship! Games? Really? What’s that got to do with church? Isn’t that just for kids? As we’ve heard so many times, a church isn’t a building; it’s the people who are the church. If we are to “spur one another on towards good deeds” (as it says in Hebrews 10:24) it’s important that we get to know each other. Traveling to Mexico on a missions team, or joining with a couple of guys to wash dishes in the kitchen, or praying...
Read MoreAnnual Easter Egg Hunt is All It’s Cracked Up to Be!!! (4/4/15)
On Saturday April 4, our Fellowship was filled with the buzz of anticipation! Easter- the resurrection of our Lord Jesus- was approaching. This anticipation spawns other celebrations throughout the week, and one of these celebrations is our annual Easter Egg Hunt. About 244 kids attended… and they brought their parents which resulted in almost 500 people joining in on the celebration. What’s an Easter Egg Hunt at PUMC? Preparation… For members of PUMC, the Egg Hunt is a time of...
Read MoreUnited Methodist Women Making a Difference in April! (4/2015)
The United Methodist Women’s long time “claim to fame” has been our bedrock of meeting together in groups called “Circles.” UMW Circles were in place long before the term “Small Group” came into vogue, and they are a place to study the Bible and exchange thoughts within the community of other women. Here’s the April schedule of UMW Circle gatherings: The Wesleyann Circle will be meeting on Monday, April 6th in the church parlor at 1:00 PM. The...
Read MoreMen’s Fellowship to Gather (4/11/15)
The monthly gathering of the United Methodist Men’s Fellowship will be on Saturday April 11. We will start at 7:30 AM with some coffee and goodies, and then get into our Bible study. Our speaker this month is Joe Crispin. Things will wrap up by 8:30 or 9:00.
Read MorePUMC Celebrates the Resurrection with the Hallelujah Chorus (4/5/15)
Starting with Ash Wednesday, we’ve been preparing to celebrate this special day that we call Easter. No, it’s not about bunnies, ham and eggs. It’s about our God who planned from eternity past to eternity future to restore and build a relationship with His people through His Son, Jesus Christ. During Lent, through Pastor Jim’s sermons we looked at the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross. We learned that you can’t experience the resurrection without...
Read MorePUMC Planning a Trip to the Phillies! (6/27/15)
Phillies Group Outing After a fun, blessed week of Vacation Bible School, let’s continue the fellowship and fun with a day at the ballpark, June 27, the day after VBS ends! The Phillies will play the Washington Nationals at 3:05 PM at Citizens Bank Park. Everyone welcome! Discounted group tickets are available for $39 each for section 106 which is the lowest level in right field! Children 14 and younger will receive a free W.B. Mason collectible truck! Limited van transportation ($2...
Read MoreAn Easter Egg Hunt Welcome! (4/4/15)
Thanks to to all who attended our 2015 Easter Egg Hunt! Open this post for a special welcome from the people of the Pitman United Methodist Church.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: The Cross
Pastor Jim submitted the following devotional on March 27, 2015… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” Our journey through Lent is bringing us ever closer to the cross of Jesus. A question I have been pondering...
Read MoreChoirs Present “The Seven Last Words” in Palm Sunday Cantata (3/29/15)
Palm Sunday is usually viewed as a joyous time of celebration; the King is arriving into the Holy City. But we quickly discover that the Holy City rejected and crucified this King instead of celebrating and worshiping Him. And so it’s appropriate that Palm Sunday finds us looking at the Seven Last Words of Christ. The choir led our Palm Sunday service by continuing Pastor Jim’s theme of Christ’s Seven Last Words on the Cross. Along with narration and scripture readings, the...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to Celebrate that “He is Risen” in April (4/1/15)
In each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) features a verse from the Bible and then puts that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during April…This month’s verse is Matthew 28:6… “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. ” NIV This Month’s Mission Project… In April, we will collect DVDs and...
Read MorePUMC Joins Community to Celebrate Holy Week (4/5/15)
This week (“Passion Week” or “Holy Week”) is perhaps the most important week on the Christian calendar. Our church will join with others in Pitman and with millions across the globe to celebrate the Passion of our Lord and of His Resurrection. Here’s the schedule… Thursday 4/2 Friday 4/3 Saturday 4/4 Sunday 4/5 7:00PM Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) communion service 8:30 AM The women will sponsor our annual Good Friday breakfast (no charge!), and...
Read More2015 Softball Practices are Gearing Up! (3/28/15)
Our first softball practice of the season was snowed out! The air was chilly but the field was soaked. But Spring IS Here! One week later, on Saturday March 28, we were able to dust off the bats and gloves and actually play some softball! Practices will be held on Saturday afternoons at 5PM at the Alcyon Park practice field (which is just past the lake on West Holly Ave.) The season will start in mid April, and the Saturday practices will continue through April. ...
Read MoreLocal Praise Teams Support Church in Mexico (3/22/15)
On the evening of Sunday 3/22/15, some of the best praise teams from area UMC churches came to PUMC to present a concert. It was not only a time of worship, but an opportunity to support a sister UMC church in La Palmilla Mexico… The Methodist church in La Palmilla may be economically impoverished (at least according to our standards), but they are rich in their love for the Lord and in their service for His Kingdom. But, they’re bursting at the seams and they really need a new...
Read MoreWord 5: How’s Your Thirst Quenched? (3/22/15)
On this last Sunday before Palm Sunday and the Passion Week that it ushers in, Pastor Jim spoke on Jesus’ 5th “Word” from the cross: “I Thirst.” This continues the seven part series which will end on Good Friday. Click the below “Play” button to begin listening to the recording (from the 11:00 service), then scroll down and follow along… The scripture was from Matthew 5:6 and John 19:28-30. Open the below Drop Down box to read...
Read MoreWord 4: God, Where Are You?!? (3/15/15)
Pastor Jim continued his Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross by looking at the statement: “My God, my God! Why have You forsaken me?” Click the “play” button below to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along… The scripture was from Isaiah 41:10 and Matthew 27:45-49. Open the following drop down box to follow along… Scripture Isaiah 41:10 10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your...
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