2023 Christmas Marketplace (11/11/23)
The Christmas Marketplace is a mission event that raises money to help people around the globe. And, it’s a way to buy some great Christmas gifts and to present your talents. This year’s Marketplace will be held on 11/11/23.
Read MoreA Summer of Worship at the Pitman Camp Meeting (7/9/23)
The Pitman Camp meeting kicks off its 152nd season on July 9. A six-week series of worship services will be presented throughout the summer.
Read More2023 Vacation Bible School to Shine a Light on God’s Love! (6/26/23)
This year’s Vacation Bible School will start on June 26. It will be held between 6-8PM on each evening during that week. We’re going to lunch into a cosmic quest to discover God’s Light and then to have a blast as we shine that light into the world.
Read MoreSweet Treasures Planned for 2023 Easter Egg Hunt (4/8/23)
PUMC will hold our 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the day before Easter: Saturday April 8. Thousands of plastic eggs are being filled with all sorts of sweet goodies and they’ll be scattered on our lawn. Starting at 11AM everyone will have a chance to collect the eggs (while celebrating the treasure of God’s Love).
Read MorePUMC to Help Earthquake Relief Effort (2/19/23)
In response to the tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, we will hold a special offering on 2/19/23 and 2/26/19 to help UMCOR with the relief efforts.
Read MoreBishop Announces Challenge for Super Sunday (1/12/23)
We have accepted a “Superbowl Challenge” from our friends in the Kansas City area. In addition to rooting for the Eagles to beat the Chiefs, we are challenged to bring more food to our pantries than the KC folks bring to their food banks. Whether you can donate food, or whether you need food, we are all part of God’s Super Team!
Read More2023 Lenten Devotionals
Welcome to the 2023 season of Lent! In this period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, we examine our lives and adjust our life’s walk to bring bring us closer to God. We consider the roadblocks in our spiritual lives and look for the Spirit’s leading to find new paths. Use this booklet of Lenten Devotionals, written by “non-professional” members of a variety of churches, to help guide you through this special time of the year. Daily Devotions for Lent...
Read MoreFlu Vaccination Clinic Coming to PUMC (3/2/23)
PUMC will host a free Gloucester County Health services flu clinic on Thursday March 2. It may be late in the season, but if you haven’t been vaccinated this year it’s never too late.
Read MorePreschool’s Story of Christmas Never Grows Old (12/8/22)
The Our Father’s Preschool presented their annual Christmas pageant, “The True Story of Christmas.” They inspired all of us to keep presenting our own stories about our relationship with God.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Using the Talents You Do Have (2/1/23)
Sometimes we keep trying to do things we can’t do and get frustrated because we loose focus on the things we CAN do. Pastor Jim submitted thoughts on this for the Feb. 2023 edition of Steeple Notes (our church’s newsletter).
Read MoreTuesday Bible Study Returns- Praying through the Psalms (1/24/23)
Pastor Jim holds an online Bible Study (most) every Tuesday at 1:30. Beginning in January 2023 we’re studying the book of Psalms and gaining insight into prayer.
Read MoreWinter Blood Drive Coming to PUMC (1/27/23)
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in our Fellowship Hall to help fill the ongoing needs for blood. Your donation could help to save a life this winter.
Read MoreFrom Cookies to College! (12/11/22)
On 12/11/22 the United Women of Faith sponsored a “Cookie Walk.” Cookies were baked, donated, packaged, and sold. The efforts resulted in our ability to award a scholarship to one additional student.
Read MoreCovid Vaccination Clinic Returns! (1/9/23)
One of the blessings given to our church is our building. We have a large Fellowship Hall (“gym”) which can be used by the community. By sharing our facility with outside organizations, we partner in the efforts to improve the lives of all people. As agents of Christ in our community, strengthening families and improving the Mental Health and Physical Health of all people is part of our church’s goal. In the past we have hosted the Gloucester County’s Flue shot...
Read More2022 Cantata to Give a Touch of The Messiah (12/18/22)
Our annual Candlelight Christmas cantata will be held on Sunday December 18, 2022. It will start at 4:15 PM. This year, we’ll continue the “every five year” tradition” and present Handle’s Messiah. The production won’t be as large as it was in 2017, but the Touch from Our Messiah-Savior will be as powerful as ever.
Read MorePoinsettias Bring Holiday Warmth! (12/14/22)
We’re taking orders for the Poinsettias which will adorn the front of the sanctuary. Orders must be received in the church office by 12/14/22. Open this post for details. Poinsettias remind us of the miraculous way in which God turns our simple gifts into powerful objects of beauty.
Read MoreWhy Are We Here?
The United Methodist Church recently published an article entitled, “Re-Engage in the Mission of the Church.” Whether you’re part of the United Methodist Church, or of any church, or if you’re not connected to any Body of Believers, we all need to re-consider our “mission”.
Read More2022 Advent Schedule Brings us Home (12/2022)
Advent 2022 will be a time to celebrate “Home”- a chance to come “home” to a closer relationship with our Creator-God. Infused with tradition, this season’s events will warm, inspire, and give all of us opportunities to share God’s love with a needy world.
Read MorePUMC Hosts COVID Vaccination Clinic (11/30/22)
In partnership with Rowan University, PUMC will host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday 11/30/22. This is a convenient chance to catch up on your boosters. No reservations are needed.
Read More2022 Advent Devotional Booklet
The 2022 Advent Devotional Booklet gives daily devotional articles for the 40 days of Advent. And, this year, the booklet also includes devotionals for the 12 days of Epiphany. The entire booklet is presented here in PDF format.
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