Youth Midwinter Advance (1/17/14)
The Youth will be holding their annual “Mid-Winter” advance at America’s Keswick, NJ during the weekend of January 17-19, 2014. The purpose of this retreat is that teenagers hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, accept the atoning work of Christ crucified, and commit to a new life in the resurrected Christ as Savior and Lord. The deadline for registration is on January 5, 2015. Contact the church office or see Pastor Kee for a registration form. The fee is $110 (checks can be...
Read MoreScott Rambo Meets with Men’s Group (11/24/13)
Scott Rambo, who with his wife Meg has been serving as a missionary in Uganda. During a visit to the States, he gave an update during the worship services, and then he met with the Men’s Group after the 11:00 service. Scott and Meg are affiliated with World Gospel Mission. They have been training pastors in Uganda. When they return to Africa, they will be going to Congo to set up a similar training program. During his meeting with the UMM, Scott related the need to teach the Bible...
Read MoreSanctuary Decorated for Christmas (11/24/13)
After our worship services on Sunday 11/24/13, many of us stuck around to help “hang the greens.” The sanctuary and narthex were decorated with the life that is given to us in the miracle of Christmas. It was yet another example of the old adage, “many hands make light work”… pizza doesn’t hurt either! Stringing the Garland Nativity scene in sanctuary Pastor Larry (he does windows too!) ...
Read MoreAnnual Christmas Cantata (12/22/13)
Concert of Carols Our choirs and praise teams will present our 83rd annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday 12/22 at the traditional time of 4:15 PM. The cantata is entitled “Concert of Carols”. The “Christmas Story”isn’t just a “story.” It is redeeming love come to earth in Jesus Christ our Savior. Over the years, musicians have tried to celebrate and capture this message of God’s saving grace come to earth as a babe. Our church “Candelight...
Read More2014 Confirmation Class (Starts 1/12/14)
2014 Confirmation Class Confirmation is a time for youth to be instructed in greater depth about our Christian Faith and to “confirm” their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our first meeting will be held on Sunday, January 12th from 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM. Pastor Larry and Pastor Kee would like to meet both you and your child on this first day. Confirmation Class will be held every Sunday except Easter and Mother’s Day, and it will end in the beginning of June. Those enrolled in Confirmation...
Read MoreUnited Methodist Men Clean Up! (11/15/13)
Clean Up Can be Fun!!! As part of a fund raiser, the Men’s group participated in the community clean up day by picking up trash along Lambs Road. Once that was done, we moved over to the Grove and raked the Tabernacle area. It was a full morning and many of us went home with score muscles, but we made a difference in our community and raised some money for our retreat scholarship fund. Not to mention… it was actually kind of fun to wind...
Read MoreBishop Schol Visits PUMC (11/17/13)
We were honored to have Bishop John Schol join us in worship yesterday and to preach the Word to us. Bishop Schol is the presiding bishop of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference (which includes over 60 churches). The bishop spoke on Ephesians 2:11-13. Using the illustration of an airline’s “Preferred Status” frequent flyer program, Bishop Schol challenged us to “turn our church inside out;” to gear everything we do towards breaking down our man-made divisions...
Read MoreSpecial Session of the Greater NJ Annual Conference
A special session of the Greater NJ Annual Conference was held in Ocean Grove on Saturday Nov. 5. The last regular meeting of the conference was held in Wildwood back in May, but this special session was needed in order to vote on some issues which had arisen since the yearly conference meeting. Our church was represented at this special session by Pastor Kee (Associate Pastor) and Larry Bakely (Lay Member to Annual Conf.). ...
Read MoreDistrict Youth Pumpkin Chunkin’ Competition (11/9/13)
Our Youth will attend a District youth event, “Punkin’ Chunkin’ Competition” on Saturday, November 9th. There will be so many fun games and activities. For more information, scroll down to view the flyer. The church van will leave at 11 am. We expect to return around 3-4 o’clock. Admission is free.
Read MoreOFH Fall Festival (11/2/13)
November 2nd – Fall Festival – 8:00-2:00 in church Fellowship Hall Many tables have been rented by crafters as well as vendors of such products as 31, Avon, Arbonne, Scentsy, Origami Owl, Premier Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Brand new clothes from Gymboree at reduced prices – and the list goes on. We still have room if you would like to rent table space. We hope you definitely plan to come and support our festival. We will also have face painting and balloon art for the children. We will...
Read MoreOFH Book Fair (11/19/13)
Book Fair – November 19, 20, and 21 Our Father’s House will host a Book Fair upstairs in the Gathering Room in time for Christmas shopping. Set up will be on Monday, November 18th in the morning and pack up will be after fair hours on Thursday, November 21st. Book Fair hours are: Tuesday 19th – 8:30-1:30 and 5:30-8:00 P.M. Wednesday 20th – 8:30–2:30. Thursday 21st – 8:30–1:30. If you can help, please contact our parent chairperson, Amanda...
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child (11/14/13)
Got a shoe box? Can you afford to purchase any small toys, school supplies, candy, sunglasses, or other “stuff” that a child could use? Then you can make a huge difference in someone’s Christmas this year!!! In support of “Operation Christmas Child” we are collecting items that can be packed in a shoebox and given to desperately needy children. The program covers more than 100 countries, and is administered by the Samaritan’s Purse organization (led by...
Read MoreOur Father’s House “Mommy and Me” (10/30/13)
A Special Hour with Your Toddler… Our Father’s House Preschool will once again be holding our “Mommy and Me – Little Lambs” sessions during the month of October/November. Class Sessions will be held on Wednesdays – October 30, November 6, 13, and 20 from 8:45-9:45 A.M. in our 2½ year old room. The theme is “Fall in God’s World”. We hope you will be interested in joining this class with your little one. The cost is $40 for the four-week session and is open to any child between...
Read MoreSandy Rememberance Service (11/2/13)
Hope Week The Greater New Jersey United Methodist Church and A Future with Hope, Inc. will mark the one year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy with a service including testimony from families who have survived the storm and volunteers who have helped rebuild their homes. Join us as we renew our hope for the future during this inspiring time of sharing and renewal. Saturday November 2, 2013 9:00 to 10:00 am The Great Auditorium 54 Pitman Ave. Ocean Grove, NJ ...
Read MoreFlu Shots (10/29/13)
There will be a Free Flu Shot Clinic at the Pitman United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 29th from 9:00-10:30 A.M. When you arrive, you’ll be asked to fill out the following form. You can save time by downloading it below and filling it out ahead of time: http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6936
Read MoreSunset- God’s Sky Painting (10/8/13)
How Great Thou Art! During tonight’s “Tuesday Series” dinner, we were treated to a view of a gorgeous sunset through the windows in the Fellowship Hall. Many of us couldn’t help but to put the deserts aside, pick up our cameras & smart phones, and go outside to view the awesome sunset. The picture below doesn’t do it justice.
Read MoreTrunk or Treat (10/26/13)
We’re hosting a “Trunk or Treat” in our parking lot on October 26 from 6:30 to 8:30PM Rain or shine! This event invites volunteers to decorate the trunks of their cars in a clean, age appropriate theme. The cars will be lined up in the parking lot and children of all ages will “trick or treat.” There will also be games and other “fun stuff” to show the love of God and the Truth of His Gospel that goes way beyond the worldly traditions of...
Read MoreElderberries Octoberfest (Wed. 10/16/13)
The Elderberries will have an October Fest celebration in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, October 16th at noon. We will have a German-style meal, music, activities, and will plan for the rest of the year. There is a nominal cost for the meal, and you need to make a reservation on the clipboard in the Narthex by Sunday, October 13th. Also, feel free to bring a friend!
Read MoreNew Stained Glass Windows Installed (10/1/13)
Gifts of Worship The stained glass windows along the top of our sanctuary tell the story of our Lord and Savior. On the left side, windows depict the Nativity, Baptism, Last Supper, and Crucifixion. The large window in the center of our sanctuary (above the alter) depicts the central tenant of our faith: The Resurrection. Until 10/1/13, the three windows to the right of the Resurrection window were blank (clear glass). Thanks to the gifts of several long time members of our church, these...
Read MoreDinner Celebrates PUMC Ministries (10/6/13)
Our church held a covered dish dinner on the evening of Sunday 10/6 to celebrate the ministries of our church. Over 20 “Trifolds” were on display to highlight the wide variety of ministries provided by our church. In addition to world wide missions, our church is active in building God’s Kingdom through ministries such as card writing, Youth Groups, Music, Men’s group, Women’s group, Small Groups, Christian Education, and even our church Signboard. When...
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