Pastor Transition Schedule (6/22 – 6/29)
Last night (June 8) we celebrated the ministry of our pastors; Rev. Kee Young Yang and Rev. Dr. Larry Potts. But our time with them is running short. Here’s the schedule for the upcoming Sundays during this transition period… June 15 Pastor Larry and Pastor Kee’s last Sunday with us. June 22 No clergy will be present, but God’s work continues. The choirs will lead a service looking back at our heritage and praising God for our church. It will be a celebration of...
Read More“Support Our Troops” Coupons- Mission Completed!
Because the cost of sending coupons to “Support Our Troops” now exceeds the benefit, the Missions Committee has decided to discontinue this ministry. If anyone wishes to send coupons on their own, please see Mary Conover or Grace Kier for instructions. Thank you to everyone who has so faithfully supported this mission.
Read MoreHelp our Vacation Bible School to Escape!
Our Wilderness Escape Needs Your Help! Ok. You say that you can’t teach. You can’t sing. You don’t think you can cook and you don’t have a pool. But you can still help out with our upcoming Vacation Bible School. This year’s VBS will be held during the week of June 23-27 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Yep- PM. In the evening. And, it will start out with a dinner at 5:00PM. The kids (Nursery through 5th grade) will be following a curriculum called “Wilderness...
Read More2014 Vacation Bible School is Here! (6/23/14)
Are you ready for an adventure to escape through the wilderness? After months of planning, our Vacation Bible School week is nearly upon us! The Wilderness Escape is here! VBS starts on Monday June 23. Vacation Bible School will be held during the week of June 23-27, in the EVENINGS! And the best part… it starts out with Dinner. So you can make this a family event. Here’s the nightly schedule: 5:00 PM- Dinner in the Fellowship Hall (free for all who show up!) ~ 6:00...
Read MorePUMC Celebrates the Ministry of Pastor Larry and Pastor Kee (6/8/14)
On the evening of Sunday June 8, we held a covered dish dinner and celebrated the ministries of our pastors, Rev. Kee Yang and Rev. Dr. Larry Potts. It was a huge turnout, a lot of food, and time of special memories and celebration. Effective July 1, our Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Larry Potts will be appointed to the Franklinville United Methodist Church and our Associate Pastor, Rev. Kee-Young Yang will become the senior pastor of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bayhead, NJ. Rev....
Read MoreLife Filled with the Holy Spirit (6/8/14)
Sunday June 8 was a busy and special day in the life of our church. First of all, it was Pentecost Sunday! And, during both services we were able to participate in the confirmation of the nine youth who were in this year’s confirmation class. And in the evening, we celebrated the service of our pastors. But, Sunday morning also marked the last sermon preached by Pastor Kee in our church. Pastor Kee spoke on Acts 2:1-21, and the title of his sermon was “Life Filled with the Holy...
Read MoreChoirs to Lead Services on June 22 (6/22/14)
The choirs and praise team will lead both services on June 22. Using music, narration, and the Word, the choirs will lead us through a journey celebrating our church’s heritage and history. But more than a look into the past, we will celebrate how God has always been faithful to us. As written in the letter to the Hebrews, we are surrounded by a “great cloud of witnesses.” As we enter this transition period between pastors, we will look to the past so we can...
Read MoreChuck Knows Church
You may have noticed that our website contains numerous links to a video series called “Chuck Knows Church.” These videos are posted on YouTube and are produced by the United Methodist Church’s Global Board of Discipleship. They provide a light hearted yet informative look at some of the key elements of our faith. Nope- His Name’s not Really Chuck… It may be surprising to learn that the presenter in these videos isn’t actually named Chuck! ...
Read MoreReturn Choices of the Heart Baby Bottles (6/15/14)
On Mother’s Day, we handed out small baby bottles to everyone attending our worship services. The idea was to fill the bottles with loose change, and then bring them back on Father’s Day. Well, Father’s Day has arrived! The money raised will go to support Choices of the Heart, an organization which promotes adoption. Please remember to return your coin-filled baby bottles for “Choices of the Heart”. Checks should be made payable to “Choices of the Heart.” A...
Read MoreUnited Methodist Men to Gather with Rev. Helen Rainier (6/14/14)
It may be flag day, but this should prove to be a “banner moment” (sorry) for our United Methodist Mens Group. On Saturday, June 14 (starting at 7:30 AM) we will hold our monthly gathering in the Potter’s Hand Room (upstairs behind the sanctuary). Throughout this year, we have met with various pastors from across the area. This week’s gathering will be the last one of the 2013-2014 season. This month we will do something a bit different… up until now we have...
Read MoreFire Safety Training in Kitchen (6/18/14)
Hey- our church knows a little bit about fires! We’re also Methodists who love to eat… so the subject of Kitchen Fires is near and dear to home… Fire Safety Training will be held on Wednesday, June 18th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the PUMC kitchen. This training will provide important lessons delivered through a short presentation and practical demonstrations on fire prevention geared towards kitchen use. This is strongly encouraged for anyone who uses the PUMC...
Read MoreElderberries to Take a Walk on the Boardwalk (6/18/14)
By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea… The Elderberries are taking a trip to Ocean City on Wednesday, June 18th. We’ll leave the church at noon and walk or sit on the Ocean City boardwalk. Dinner will be at the Crab Trap Restaurant in Somers Point. Cost will be your dinner and transportation. See Marshall Genter or Maureen Kier. + + + + + + + + + To learn more about the Elderberries group for seniors, check out the Elderberries Page....
Read MoreUMW Collecting Food for the Pitman Food Pantry (6/15/14)
United Methodist Women Pantry Collection… Thank you for your continued generous support of the Pitman Food Pantry. Our next collection is Sunday, June 15th. We will be collecting cereal and jelly. The Pitman Pantry gives away 70-80 boxes of cereal each week so the need is great, especially over the summer as school breakfast and lunch programs end. July Collection… Our July collection will be on Sunday, July 20th. Please help us support this vital...
Read MoreConfirmation Class of ’14 Joins PUMC (6/8/14)
For months, a group of nine youth have been meeting with Pastor Larry on Sunday evenings to prepare for the decision to confirm the profession of faith that was made by their parents at their baptism. This past Sunday (June 8), Pastor Larry, Pastor Kee, and the congregation witnessed their commitment to “participate in [our church’s] ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness.” With them, the entire congregation renews our vows and...
Read MoreHelp Promote Peace with Justice (6/15/14)
On Sunday June 15 we will be thinking of fathers and celebrating the ways that godly fathers reflect the love and glory of our Heavenly Father. But on this same day, we will be called to reflect on the lives of children who don’t have fathers. Of those who are living in poverty or are refugees in a war torn country. The lives of many families across our country and across the world are under constant threat. Here are a few examples of how the United Methodist Church is using resources...
Read MorePre-K’ers Graduate Our Fathers House! (6/4/14)
The Joint was Jumpin! Our Father’s House held a ceremony on Wednesday June 3 to mark the achievement of our Pre-Kindergartners. A total of 43 kids participated in the celebration ceremony and will leave Our Fathers House to move on to Kindergarten next year. The graduates were from our three Pre-K classes: The Busy Bees, Friendly Yellow Fish, and Friendly Orange Fish. The kids performed a list of songs demonstrating their ability to do things like count to 100 by tens, and recite the...
Read MoreCelebrate the Ministry of Our Pastors (6/8/14)
Effective July 1, our Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Larry Potts will be appointed to the Franklinville United Methodist Church and our Associate Pastor, Rev. Kee-Young Yang will become the senior pastor of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bayhead, NJ. Rev. Dr. Jim Bolton will become our new senior pastor. Pastor Larry has been with us for 6 years and pastor Kee for 3. Click Here to see the announcement about the changes in appointments. Even as pastors and congregations look towards...
Read MoreBLAST Pool Party (6/14/14)
The Taylors will host our BLAST youth group for a pool party at their home on Saturday June 14. It will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Snacks will be provided (by the parents of those attending…) To RSVP and for more information, contact Pastor Kee. + + + + + + For more information about BLAST (and how you can have a Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time), Click Here.
Read MorePicture Tour thru Annual Conference 2014
The Greater New Jersey Annual Conference met at the Wildwood Convention Center on Thursday May 29 through Saturday May 31. The conference had elements of “business” where budgets and resolutions were voted on. But its purpose also included Learning, Fellowship, and Worship. To view some videos of the conference, visit the Conference Website. Below are some pictures that aren’t nearly as good as the ones you’ll see on the conference website. They were taken with a...
Read MorePay Phones are Gone, but Prayer Still Works!
With the universal use of cell phones, the pay phones which once dotted our downtown have all but vanished. Outside of the Jake’s on Broadway restaurant in Pitman, a former pay phone has taken on a new and creative purpose… Communication… The ways we communicate with each other have changed dramatically over the years. And, they will continue to change as technology advances. But the ways in which we communicate with God are time tested and dependable. We can communicate...
Read More