Rev. Nichols Appointed to FUMC Moorestown (6/30/14)
Delaware Bay District The Rev. Richard W. Nichols District Superintendent PO Box 125, 149 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ 08098 Tel: 856-624-4468 – Fax: 856-624-4463- Email: delawarebay@gnjumc.org Rev. Richard Nichols March 4, 2014 Friends, This past Saturday, over 200 persons gathered at the Pitman United Methodist Church for the District Day of Learning. What a wonderful day of worship, learning, and fellowship. My deepest appreciation...
Read MoreUnited Methodist Men’s Retreat (3/14/14)
Join us for our annual retreat! Our 13th annual retreat is quickly approaching. Here are the details… Date… Our retreat will be held on Friday March 14, Saturday March 15, and Sunday March 16. The general schedule is as follows: Friday evening- Arrive in Quarryville, PA. Depending on work schedules, we usually arrive at different times somewhere between 4 – 9 PM. If you’re interested, hungry, and early enough, plan on joining us for dinner at the Quarryville Family...
Read MoreInvite Others on the Journey (3/2/14)
This morning’s sermon was part 7 of a series of messages based on the book “The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that Matters.” The scripture underlying Rev. Potts’ message was Mark 8:31-38 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33 But when Jesus turned...
Read MoreSignboard: Prayer is a Real Tweet (3/1/14)
Twitter… People tweet all kinds of short messages. Some of it is really important stuff like, “I stepped outside and saw a leaf blow across my front lawn.” If you follow this person, you’ll get the privilege of reading insights like these all of the time. But what if somebody really, really important followed you? What if that important person actually read and cared about all of your tweets? Well, guess what? The Bible says that God “follows...
Read More2014 District Day of Learning (3/1/14)
The annual District Day of Learning, sponsored by our Delaware Bay District, was held at our church on Saturday March 1, 2014 from 8:30 – 3:00 PM. The day started with a continental breakfast in the Fellowship Hall and then it moved into the Sanctuary for a time of praise and worship. A Time of Worship… The theme of the worship service was “Prayer Matters”. It featured a message from Rev. Sue Flicker reciting the Lord’s Prayer while being interrupted by a...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to “Feed Jesus” during March (3/1/14)
n 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 ...
Read MoreScott Rambo to Meet with Youth (3/2/14)
Scott Rambo, a missionary to Uganda, will be visiting our BLAST youth group during our meeting on Sunday March 2. Scott will share his mission experience. It is a great privilege for us to know and have a connection with faithful missionaries in the world. The BLAST hour begins at 6PM on Sunday, March 2. Scott met with the United Methodist Men back in December and gave a great message about telling the story of Jesus. Click Here to learn more about that...
Read MoreDaffodil Days (3/23/14)
We will offer the ability of purchasing pots of daffodils. The proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. These “Mini Daffodil Pots” will cost $10.00. You may order your daffodils by placing your order form in the offering plate with check or money or by dropping off your order form in the church office forms are available on Sundays as bulletin inserts). The last day to order is March 9th. Flowers can be picked up after church on Sunday March...
Read MoreBoy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner (3/29/14)
Troup 55 will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday March 29 from 4-7PM. The cost is $9.00 Adults $7.00 Children and Seniors (smaller portions)
Read MoreEarly Bird Tuesday Study (2/23/14)
Pastor Glenn has begun a new study for the “Early Bird” Tuesday series class (5-6PM). We are now studying the book of Romans. This is the letter from Paul that changed the world and gives us direct guidelines on how to live our lives as Christians and why we should believe that Jesus the Christ is our Lord and Savior. This DVD and Bible study will take 12 weeks to complete. The study begins at 5PM and ends at 6PM (in time for the dinner!). The class is open to any adult. Join us...
Read MoreSteeple Cross Legacy (2/23/14)
This post was originally published in 2014…
The cross hanging in the Narthex was once high upon our steeple overlooking the center of town. It stood as a visible symbol of our church until the building under it was destroyed by fire in 2003. As we consider our history, we look to the past to draw inspiration for the future.
Transform Yourself and the World (2/23/14)
This morning’s sermon was part 6 of a series of messages based on the book “The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that Matters.” The scripture underlying Pastor Kee’s message was Romans 12:9-21. Some years ago the New York City Police issued an All Points Bulletin… because a car was stolen. An APB for one car theft??? Cars are stolen every day in New York. But this one was special; not because of the car or owner, but because of what was left on the front seat. The owner reported that he had ...
Read MoreOur Fathers House Visits Pitman Manor (2/14/14)
For Valentines Day 2014, the Pre-K classes of Our Fathers House Visited the Pitman Manor…
Read MoreMeans of Grace Webinar (2/27/14)
The church’s Global Board of Discipleship recently sent out an email announcing a new Webinar which will occur on Thursday Feb. 27 (from 8-9PM our time). You do have to register in advance, but it’s free and you don’t have to attend the Webinar (or sit through the whole thing). You log in on Thursday night and listen to the presentation while exchanging comments with people from all over the country. It’s a great experience if you’ve never tried it (and...
Read MoreOur Fathers House Misison Project (3/1/14)
OFH to Give the Poor a Hand Up Now that we are finished collecting soup cans and making Valentines, we have decided to begin our March mission project. Our next project is very popular as we collect money to make purchases through Heifer International. Different classes will decide on their project. Some may be collecting money to purchase chicks, a pig, goats, tree seedlings, bunnies, bees, a llama, sheep, ducks, fish, a heifer, or a share of one. You will be hearing more about this...
Read MoreYou Are Not Alone (2/16/14)
This morning’s sermon was part 5 of a series of messages based on the book “The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that Matters.” The scripture underlying Pastor Larry’s message was Acts 2:1-21 (the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost). During this series, we’ve been exploring a journey- how do we get to a point where we truly “love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength?” It all happens through God’s grace, but we need to be...
Read MoreFaith that Matters Study (1/19/14)
In these opening months of 2014 before we enter the Lenten season, we have been taking a journey using the Scott Jones book: “The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that matters”. The journey takes place on two roads. First, we consider a topic from the book during the Sunday morning service. The sermon series applies elements of our faith journey in the light of scripture, and challenges us to deliberately use the grace and resources that God provides in order to grow more into His...
Read MoreAsh Wednesday Service (3/5/14)
Begin the Lenten Season by participating in our annual Ash Wednesday service. This year’s service will be held on Wednesday March 5 at 7:00 PM. Receive the ashes in a time of quiet repentance, and reflect on the message which will be given by Pastor Kee. The title of Pastor Kee’s sermon is “Christ, No Matter What.”
Read MoreLocal Restaurants Support PUMC
Two local establishments support the mission and ministries of PUMC by donating some of their proceeds on certain days. Mention PUMC when you pay your bill and part of your payment will help our church. Wendy’s (Delsea Drive, Glassboro) 4th Monday of each month (5-8 PM) Eat at Wendy’s the fourth Monday each month between 5-8 PM. Proceeds benefit our youth groups. Of course, the food and fellowship benefit anyone who shows up! Many of our church family visit Wendy’s on these...
Read MoreMissionary Joy Phillips at Kountry Kitchen (3/8/14)
Joy Phillips Meet Joy Phillips and hear of her work with Mango Ministries in South Sudan. Join her for breakfast at the Kountry Kitchen on Rte 40 in Elmer, on Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 AM. Breakfast buffet is $7.75. Space is limited. Make reservations ASAP. E-mail joy.phillips@wgm.org; or call 765-618-0530.
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