Our Father’s House Learns About Fire Prevention (10/7/14)
As part of Fire Prevention Week, a big red fire truck pulled up to our church. Yes, our church does have a sensitive spot for fire trucks, but no- this wasn’t an emergency. Instead, the volunteer firefighters from Pitman’s Highland Fire Company were on hand to teach the kids about fire prevention and to show them how they fight fires. The kids had a chance to check out the truck and even to try on a raincoat… ...
Read MoreBreakfast Buffet and Yard Sale (10/25/14)
Our Fellowship Hall will be a busy place on Saturday (October 25)! We’re throwing two events to benefit our mission efforts for a church in La Palmilla Mexico… Breakfast Buffet (8-11AM)… The United Methodist Men’s Fellowship group will hold one of our “Famous” Breakfast Buffets from 8:00 AM to 11:00AM. Come out and enjoy our usual menu of French Toast casserole, Eggs, Chipped Beef, Pancakes… and some fruit to balance off the “bad”...
Read MoreThe Fellowship of Believers (10/19/14)
October 19 was 2014’s Laity Sunday. The suggested theme for this year’s Laity Sunday was “Engaging Small Groups.” Testimonies were given by members of two small groups, and then the scripture and sermon followed. In the audio below, Bryce Hogan read the scripture and the sermon was given by Larry Bakely. The title of the message was “The Fellowship of Believers,” and it was based on Acts 2:37-47. Click the “Play” button to begin the...
Read MoreLiving Water Connections to Feature “Waiting for the Flood” (11/7/14)
Music and Games! Come out on Friday, November 7th to the Fellowship Hall and hear some wonderful Christian music. The Waiting for the Flood band is coming all the way down from North Jersey to sing for the Lord. Mike Vargas, from Philadelphia, will be playing guitar and harmonica. Eileen O’Brien is an extraordinary vocalist Jerome Sheldon will be singing and playing guitar. These musicians are offering their talents to the Lord. All ages are invited to Living Water Connections. Bring the...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to “Do Unto Others” during October (10/1/14)
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 this month…This month’s verse is Matthew 7:12… “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” NIV This Month’s Mission Project… At the beginning...
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Help is Only a Prayer Away
The following devotional was submitted by Pastor Jim… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray….,” Some of you may have seen the Walt Disney movie “Snow Dogs.” It tells the story of a dentist whose name is Ted Brooks, who inherits a cabin and a dogsled team in Alaska. His efforts to master dog sledding are recorded in the film as...
Read MoreLaity Sunday to be Celebrated this Sunday (10/19/14)
In the United Methodist Church, we’re all “Ministers.” Those ministers among us who wear robes and stoles are called Clergy. Those ministers who wear choir robes and aprons are called Laity. Clergy guide and nurture the church. They provide for “Word, Order, and Sacrament.” But laity are the backbone of ministry. Laity take what is gained in the nurturing environment of the church and use it to make a difference in the lives of those who are outside of the...
Read MorePitman Manor to Hold Tag and Treasure Sale (10/16/14)
The Pitman Manor Auxiliary’s Tag & Treasure Sale will be Thursday, October 16th from 9AM to 3 PM. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary and the UM Homes Fellowship Fund. Donations can be taken to the Manor on October 14th and 15th.
Read MoreElderberries to Take Flight! (10/17/14)
Come Fly With Us! The Elderberries (our Seniors fellowship group) will visit the Wildwood Naval Air Museum on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th. We will be leaving the church at 9:30AM, and plan to stop at the Maurice River Diner for a late lunch or early dinner on the way home. The museum will take you back to the 1940’s and has interesting aircraft, stories, and hands on exhibits. The cost of the trip is $8.00 and the cost of your meals and gas. Sign up on the Elderberries clipboard on the...
Read MoreAnnual CROP Walk to Fight Local and Global Hunger (10/19/14)
The 34th annual Pitman – Glassboro CROP Walk will be held on Sunday October 19 (rain or shine), starting at 2PM. This ecumenical Walk is organized by several churches in Pitman and Glassboro. Participating are 7 churches from Pitman and 4 from Glassboro. Walkers line up sponsors who pledge either on a per mile basis, or who simply pledge a fixed amount for each walker they sponsor. Two routes are available (one mile or five miles). The walk begins and ends at the Sunset...
Read MoreCoffee Served Between Services! (10/19/14)
During our services, we always have a “Meet and Greet” time where you can wander around the sanctuary and shake the hand of someone you haven’t met before or to catch up with a friend you haven’t sen in a while. Our church is growing, and a few minutes of Meet and Greet during the service isn’t enough to kindle relationships. Also, since we have two services, sometimes it’s hard to meet people attending “the other service.” Third Sunday Coffee...
Read MoreCEF to be Explained, Visitors to be Fed! (10/17/14)
What is the CEF? CEF stands for Child Evangelism Fellowship, and you probably are more familiar with it than you may think. The Child Evangelism Fellowship sponsors the Good News Clubs which have been part of our church for many years. Thanks to the dedication of Jim and Barbara Schreffler, kids in our church have learned about the grace and love of God through the weekly Good News Clubs. The Good News Clubs are for kids in grades K through 5, and they are held during our Tuesday night...
Read MoreJesus is the Answer to the Pop Quiz (10/5/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on October 5 continued our at Jesus as our Messiah, Glorious King, and Provider. This morning, we looked at Jesus as our Shepherd who protects us through all of life’s storms. A recording of the sermon from the 11AM service is below. Click the “Play” button, scroll down, and follow along as you listen. This morning’s Scripture was from John 6:15-21. Open the following drop down to follow along… John 6:16-21...
Read MoreStand in Awe of the One Who Gave His All!
The signboard message posted on October 7, 2014 said: STAND IN AWE! GOD GAVE HIS ALL. When you think of the greatness of God, you can’t help but stand in Awe. Marvel. Be humbled. Realize that He is God, this is His world, He’s in charge and you are not. Righteousness… One of the most awesome things about God is how righteous He is. We compromise. We tell “white lies.” We cut corners and look out for ourselves first. We fall short of God’s mark (in...
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: God Knows You by Name!
Have you ever felt that you’re just a number? Customer, student, employee, patient, client… but not known as a person? Pastor Jim published the following devotional on Oct. 3, 2014… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: John 10:25-30 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal...
Read MoreOur Fathers House to Hold Fall Festival! (10/11/14)
Our Father’s House Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th from 8:00-2:00 pm in the Pitman United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. This is our big fund raiser for our Scholarship Fund. Please help us to work with more children by supporting this fund raiser. Here’s how: If you’re a vendor, here are the options… $35- Indoor table $30- Indoor space without a table (9 feet) $25- Outside space If you’re interested in joining our Fall Festival vendors,...
Read MoreOur Father’s House’s September Success! (10/1/14)
Each month, the Our Father’s House preschool is featuring a verse of the month and providing opportunities for the kids to live out the verse by participating in mission projects. During September, the verse was I John 3:23-24… And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us....
Read MoreWorld Communion Sunday (10/5/14)
Christians across the globe have long observed the first Sunday in October has as “World Communion Sunday.” World Communion Sunday will be celebrated by PUMC THIS Sunday (October 5, 2014). As we celebrate Holy Communion this Sunday, millions of people across the globe will also take part in the Lord’s Supper. This special communion will be observed by many denominations; this isn’t only a United Methodist tradition. We are reminded that Christ died for all people,...
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Nowhere to Hide, Nothing to Fear
Greetings Friends:I just realized as I am writing this that 3 months from today is Christmas!!! I pray that all will blessed by this humble offering.PLEASE READ: John 20:19-21 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be...
Read MoreWhat do Jesus and Sprite Have in Common? (9/28/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on Sunday Sept. 28, 2014 was on the “Woman at the Well”, in John 4:4-26. Click the “Play” button below to listen to the sermon, then scroll down to follow along… Open the following box to follow along in the reading of the scripture passage… John 4:4-22 John 4:4-26 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6...
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