Our Father’s House Kids to Join with Seniors for Thanksgiving Feast! (11/19/14)
Our church hosts the Our Father’s House Preschool (for kids as young as 2 1/2 years old) and we also have a group known as the Elderberries (for “kids” as old as ___).On Wednesday November 19, these two groups will join together over music and food. Dinner Theater??? Well, actually, it will be a “luncheon” and “program.” The OFH kids will provide the program in the Sanctuary, and then the Elderberries will treat everyone to a Thanksgiving Feast in...
Read MoreGive Thanks in Your Own Way: Lunar Communion!
On July 20,1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were really busy. But one of the first things they did after stepping on to the surface of the moon was to celebrate the Lord’s Supper! Here’s Buzz Aldrin’s description of what happened.
Read MoreWe are a part of all that we have met (11/9/15)
The sermon on November 9 was given by our District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak. She spoke on Acts 20:23-24 and shared how God used the legacy of many people to form her background and to build the path that brought her from Korea to New Jersey. Click the following “Play” button to start the recording of the sermon, then scroll down to follow along. Acts 20 Acts 20:22-24 22 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to Hold Annual Book Fair (11/11 thru 11/13/14)
Book Fair – November 11, 12 and 13 The Our Father’s House Book Fair might be a good time to wrap up some of that November Christmas shopping! Give the gift of words that speak to The Word. Our Father’s House will host a Book Fair upstairs in the Gathering Room in time for Christmas shopping. Book Fair hours are: Tuesday 11/11 Wednesday 11/12 Thursday 11/13 8:30-1:30 (during Our Father’s House) and 5:30-8:00 P.M (for those who are attending the...
Read MorePUMC Dedicates Quilts Made for Victims of Domestic Violence (11/9/14)
The Scrappy Quilters is an outreach ministry of PUMC whose members use their sewing talents to reach people in need of a special touch. During our worship services on Sunday November 9, the altar table (and even the piano!) were covered with quilts and afghans. These were made by our Scrappy Quilters, and they will be donated to women who are victims of domestic violence. During the worship services we lifted up these un-named victims and prayed for them. When they receive and use these...
Read MoreUnited Methodist Men’s Fellowship to Gather (11/8/14)
The United Methodist Men’s fellowship will hold their monthly gathering on Saturday November 8. We’ll get together in the Potter’s Hand room, share some coffee, and take part in a Bible study led by Jeff Crispin. Jeff’s topic will be “Living in the Light of the Gospel.” The gathering will start at 7:30 AM and last for an our or so (you should be out by 9AM). The Potter’s Hand room is located on the balcony level behind the sanctuary. All (men) are...
Read MoreRev. Jisun Kwak to Speak at PUMC this Sunday (11/9/14)
Our Delaware Bay District Superintendent will worship with us on Sunday 11/9. Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak, recently installed as our D.S., will give the sermon during both services. The title of her message is: ” We are a part of all that we have met.” She will speak on Acts 20:23-24. Acts 20:23-24 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and...
Read MoreA Time to Remember (11/2/14)
On Sunday November 2, we marked our church’s anniversary. Pastor Jim’s sermon tapped into the anniversary and All Saints Day themes. The scripture reading was from Numbers 10:8-10 and Hebrews 12:1-2. Click the “Play” button below to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along… Scripture Reading Numbers 10:8-10 8 The sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets; and these shall be to you as an ordinance forever throughout your...
Read MorePUMC Marks its 129th Anniversary! (11/10/14)
Our church has a long history, beginning with a Sunday School class that started in November of 1877. This class grew out of the summer Camp Meetings which were held in the Pitman Grove. But the “official start” of the “Pitman Grove Methodist Episcopal Church” came 15 years after this initial class was formed. Here’s an excerpt from the booklet “Our Heritage” which was written 1n 1985 in commemoration of our centennial… On November 10, 1885,...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to “Give Thanks to the Lord” during November (11/1/14)
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 November… This month’s verse is Psalm 105:1… “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” NIV This Month’s Mission Project… In November we will...
Read MoreChoirs Prepare 2014 Christmas Cantata (12/21/14)
Wasn’t it just the Fourth of July?Well, it’s not summer anymore and we’re nearing the wonderful time of the Christmas season. For the past few Thursdays, the Voices in Praise choir has begun to rehearse some of the pieces that will make up our 2014 Christmas cantata. Cantata rehearsals continue to ramp up throughout the month. If you’re interested in joining with the choir to sing in this year’s cantata, drop by on Thursday night. Rehearsals start at 7:00 PM...
Read MoreDistrict to hold Christmas Parties (12/13/14)
The United Methodist churches in our are are planning some Christmas Parties! No- these won’t be your typical “Office Christmas Party” gatherings where co-workers get drunk and try to be friendly. These “parties” are intended to show the love and wonder of the birth of our Lord and Savior; to show Christmas to kids who otherwise may not even experience December 25 as anything special. Open this post to learn more….
Read MoreThe Power of Forgiveness (10/26/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on 10/26/14 was on the story about the women caught in adultery who was brought to Jesus by the religious leaders who wanted to stone her. How does grace and forgiveness fit into holiness and The Law?Click the “Play” button to listen to the recording and then scroll down to follow along… The message was from John 8:1-11. Pastor Jim read from the New King James Version. Click the box to open the passage… John 8:1-11 1 But Jesus...
Read MoreCount Your Blessings: Meaningless Cliche or Powerful Truth?
The signboard message posted on October 25, 2014 said the following: WANT TO FEEL RICH? COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! Probably most grown ups (and maybe even many kids), grown when they hear the phrase “Count Your Blessings!” The Sunday School song “Count your blessings name them one by one…” probably pops into mind. We’ve heard it all before. And probably when someone tries to cheer us up by suggesting blessings they start rattling off things like family,...
Read MoreUpdates from Joy Phillips
Joy Phillips, a missionary in South Sudan, recently email the following update on her ministry. PUMC has supported Joy for years and she has visited our church on many occasions. Greetings! I’m back in Nairobi after a productive Homeland Ministry Assignment. We are pressing on with ministry in South Sudan. I’ve jumped into the deep end of the swimming pool with logistics and organizing our activities for November and December. I’ve recently posted 2 Blog...
Read MoreFrom Breakfast Buffet to Trunk or Treat- Busy Day at PUMC! (10/25/14)
PUMC was the place to be on Saturday 10/25/14; both in the morning and in the afternoon! God blessed us with perfect weather and we were able to open our doors to the community and to help install doors on a sanctuary in Mexico… Breakfast Buffet / Yard Sale… In the morning, our mission was to help our sister church in La Palmilla Mexico build their sanctuary. Our United Methodist Men’s fellowship group did this by throwing a breakfast buffet. And, while that was going...
Read MorePUMC Plans for Christmas Parade Float (10/29/14)
Parades are fun! We are looking for people to help create a PUMC float and walk in the 2014 Pitman Santa Parade on November 29, 2014. Can you help brainstorm ideas, decorate the float, sing on the float, or march in the parade (while passing out goodies)? This is a wonderful way to show our community what our church is all about. It will also help people to make a connection with PUMC during the Christmas season and hopefully beyond. If you’re creative and interested, attend the planning...
Read MoreBLAST Plans for Mid-Winter Advance (1/16/15 & 2/6/15)
Calling all junior and senior high youth, 6th-12th grades.!!! We are planning our trip to Keswick for the annual Mid-Winter Advance weekends. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Hubbard for registration forms. The senior high is scheduled for January 16-18, 2015 and the junior high will attend on February 6-8, 2015. If we do not have enough participation, both will attend in January. Don’t miss an awesome spiritual weekend with activity sessions, recreation time and a volleyball tournament....
Read MoreOur Father’s House Fall Festival Rises to the Occassion! (10/17/14)
On October 17, the Fellowship Hall was busy with with tables filled with Tupperware, Arts, Crafts, Cosmetics, pies, and cakes. It was the Our Father’s House annual “Fall Festival”. The Fall Festival raises money for the OFH Scholarship Fund. We do all we can to help families afford this wonderful opportunity that we call Our Father’s House. Thanks to this year’s Fall Festival, our Scholarships are fully funded and families with tight budgets won’t have to...
Read MoreCounty Residents Get a Shot at PUMC (10/22/14)
During the planning and construction of our church building (which opened in 2007), we recognized that we have a responsibility to serve our community by sharing our facilities. PUMC frequently serves as a “community center” which is available for people outside of our church. Next month, our Fellowship Hall will be used as a voting location. Today, our Fellowship Hall was used by Gloucester County to administer flu shots. The Department of Health has scheduled 36 Flu...
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