Men Retreat, and then Grow in Prayer (3/13-15 2015)
Our United Methodist Men’s Fellowship held our annual retreat during the weekend of March 13-15. For the past 14 years we have consistently held an annual retreat, and like the previous 13 retreats, we held this year’s retreat at the Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryille PA (Lancaster County). About 20 of us traveled to Black Rock and spent the weekend in a time of serious reflection, prayer, worship, and- well- fun. Our speaker was Chris Johnson. Chris spoke to us during our...
Read MoreOh Baby! UMW Collection to Benefit Neighborhood Center Daycare (3/22/15)
On Sunday, March 22, The United Methodist Women are is sponsoring a church-wide collection to benefit the Daycare Program at the Neighborhood Center in Camden. Join us in supporting this amazingly worthwhile program with a donation of diapers, diaper-brand baby wipes, and paper towels. Items will be collected at the altar rail during both Sunday worship services. Make love grow on the first Sunday of spring! United Methodist Women – we make a difference! + + + + + + ...
Read MorePraise Band Concert @ PUMC to Support Mexican Church (3/22/15)
For years, our church (along with several other local UMC churches) has been supporting a United Methodist Church in La Palmilla, Mexico. This growing congregation has been struggling to build a new sanctuary that will enable them to further their ministries in this poor region of Mexico. Later this year, a missions team will travel to Mexico to assist in their construction efforts. On Sunday March 22 our church will host a Silent Auction and Praise Band Concert to raise funds for this...
Read MorePUMC accepts Trintity UMC’s Food Collection Challenge! (3/13/15)
Last summer, the “Ice Bucket” challenge raised milllions of dollars to fight ALS. In the same Spirit, former PUMC Associate Pastor Peter Jamieson (who is now the Pastor at Asbury UMC in Egg Harbor) has been challenging area churches (and even the bishop) to raise 250 pounds of food to be donated to a local food pantry. Here’s one of the initial challenges from Pastor Peter…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwHqnJppNR4 The challenge has spread and has now...
Read MoreOne Great Hour of Sharing (3/15/15)
We always hear about UMCOR- The United Methodist Committee on Relief. When there is a tragedy in the world, they quickly jump into achtion and organize funding and relief. All of this important work is done without siphoning any funding from the donations in order to pay for overhead costs. ALL of the donations given to UMCOR for a specific project go dreitly to the relief effort. How does that work? The committee’s overhead costs are funded by one annual offering, called “One...
Read MoreElderberries set to Enjoy Pasta and Movie (3/18/15)
Our Elderberries Seniors group is holding a “Lunch / Movie” gathering on Wednesday March 18 at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll have baked ziti with meat sauce, salad, rolls, and dessert. Then we’ll watch the movie God is Not Dead. The cost is $5.00. Please make your reservation on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex by Sunday, March 15 so we can prepare. Also, mark your calendars and save the date! We will have our annual Easter-egg-stuffing party on Thursday, April 2nd at 1 PM...
Read MoreWord 3: Behold Your Son, Behold Your Mother (3/8/15)
On Sunday March 8 2015, Pastor Jim continued his lenten series on the seven final Words of Christ from the cross. His message this morning was from John 19:26…. Woman, behold your son. Click on the below “Play” button to start the recording. Scroll down and follow along. The scripture was from John 19:25-27. Open the drop down box to read… John 19:25-27 25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of...
Read MoreSnow Forces Many Cancellations! (3/5/14)
Today’s snow storm has forced many cancellations / postponements. The following were specifically announced, but it’s likely that anything at the church today or tonight has been cancelled… Office: Closed Today Our Father’s House: No School today Our Father’s House Board meeting: Postponed, date TBD Bell Choir Rehearsals (adult & cherub): Cancelled World Day of Prayer: Rescheduled from Friday until next Friday (3/13) 1PM Voices in Praise Choir Rehearsal:...
Read MoreWorld Day of Prayer (3/13/15)
This year’s World Day of prayer will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on Friday, March 13 at 1:00 PM. NOTE: This was originally to be held on Friday 3/6, but it was delayed until the 13th because of the snow storm. What is the World Day of Prayer? It is an ecumenical movement of women from many faith traditions who share a common day of prayer annually on the first Friday of March. Men, women and children are all invited to participate. Why? This global movement, begun...
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: A Stormy Month
Pastor Jim sent the following devotional on 2/28/15… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Mark 4:35-41 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke him and...
Read MoreWord 2: Jesus Remembers (3/1/15)
Pastor Jim continued his Lenten series on the Seven last words of Jesus by looking at Jesus’ statement to the thief: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Click the following “Play”button to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along. The scripture reading was from Luke 23: verse 32, then verses 39-43. Open the drop down box to read the passage. Luke 23 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death....
Read MoreBLAST & Youth Council Meeting Rescheduled (3/8/15)
Yes it is Winter! This evening’s (Sunday 3/1) Youth Council meeting and BLAST (our youth fellowship) were postponed due to the ice storm. Both events will be held NEXT week (Sunday March 8). The Youth Council will meet from 5:30-6:30. Part of the meeting will include a presentation about the upcoming 30 hour fast. The BLAST group will meet from 6:30-8:00. We will see a presentation about Chrysalis (an awesome spiritual weekend “retreat” which is the youth version of Walk...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to “Feed Jesus” during March (3/1/14)
In each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) is featuring a verse from the Bible and then putting that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during March…This month’s verse is Matthew 25:35… “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” NIV This Month’s...
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Lent is Calling
The following devotional was sent by Pastor Jim on 2/26/15… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God” (NKJV). PLEASE READ: Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint” (NKJV). Can we agree that regular Bible reading, regular times of prayer, being faithful in worship, to name a few...
Read MoreLiving Water Connections (3/6/15)
The March 6 Living Water Connections will feature Jon White, Eric Rapp and Regenerated Soul. The evening will run 7 – 10:30 PM. Lots of great food, music. and games. Stop by and check it out. + + + + + + + To learn more about Living Water Connections, Click Here.
Read More2015 District Day of Learning to be Held at PUMC (3/7/15)
Delaware Bay District Day of Learning… The annual District Day of Learning is a great way to pick up new faith skills and to make friends with fellow Methodists from around the District. And best of all (for PUMC members)… it is held in our own church! It will be held on Saturday, March 7. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:30 AM and the day continues with worship, lunch, and morning and afternoon workshops until 3 PM. Child care is available free of charge. Forms...
Read MoreBishop Schol to Visit Delaware Bay District (2/26/15)
Bishop John Schol (presiding bishop of our Greater New Jersey Annual Conference) is traveling throughout the conference’s 9 districts to meet with clergy and laity. This is a chance to ask questions and to get to know the Bishop better. Bishop Schol will be at the West Park UMC in Bridgeton on Thursday Feb. 26. He will meet with the clergy between 9AM and noon, and then meet with the laity between between 7 and 9PM. Catch up with Bishop Schol at the West Park UMC, 625 Shiloh Pike,...
Read More2015 Confirmation Class to Begin (3/22/15)
Are you 12-years-old or older and interested in becoming a member of the church? Pastor Jim will soon begin a Confirmation Class for you. The class will start during the week of March 22, and it will meet once a week on a day to be determined (by those who respond). Confirmation Sunday will be on Sunday, May 31. If you are interested, contact Pastor Jim or the church office. What is confirmation? Check out the following “Chuck Knows Church Videos”… ...
Read MoreWord 1: Father Forgive Them (2/22/15)
Pastor Jim began his 7 part series on the “Seven Last Words of Christ” by looking at the first “word” (or prayer): “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Click on the “play” button and follow along… “You can’t experience the full joy of Easter, without going through Good Friday first.” Luke 23:33-38 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals,...
Read More