Pastor’s Ponderings: Celebrating Teachers
As we return to school, small groups and Sunday School, we should always remember our teachers and be thankful for those who give of their time, talent, and energy to help us learn.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: What’s it Mean to “Bear Fruit”?
In this excerpt from “Cultivating Fruitfulness,” Bishop Schnase reminds us that purpose and life come when the church turns outward to serve the community. When it turns inward, the church gets weaker and looses purpose.
Read MoreHooks ‘n Needles Returns to the Building (6/5/21)
When the pandemic hit, we had to close our building. During the worst of the pandemic, the Hooks ‘n Needles group kept knitting items for those in need. But now they have returned to the building and are continuing their ministry full throttle!
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Focusing on the Goal
An Olympian became distracted, lost his focus, and lost the race. Are we on target, focused on the bull’s eye? Or do we squander what God has given us and settle for fourth place? May we have such a level of commitment that we will not be distracted until we reach the goals God has set before us.
Read MoreMethodists Respond to Earthquake in Haiti (8/22/21)
A major earthquake recently struck the island nation of Haiti. United Methodists are responding by sending relief help, and that help is funded by a special offering which will be taken on Sunday 8/22/21.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Running the Race with Perseverance
American athlete James Connolly dreamed of competing in the Triple Jump on the world stage. When the Olympics returned in 1896, he quit college and sailed for Athens. His persistence paid off; He won the first place prize. Victory is assured, but we are called to “run the race with perseverance” until the prize is won.
Read MorePUMC & Hobos to Celebrate Pitman’s Heritage (8/7/21)
The Pitman Hobo Band and the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting are both celebrating anniversaries this year. A historical exhibit will be held during the day on August 6, and a special concert will follow in the evening. The PUMC choir will join the Hobo band in this concert
Read MorePUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (8/6/21)
There is currently a severe blood shortage, and the American Red Cross is busy conducting blood donation drives. One of those donation clinics is coming to PUMC! The Red Cross will hold a donation clinic in our Fellowship Hall on Friday 8/6/21. Appointments are necessary.
Read MoreYes U-Turn!!!
NO U Turn! It’s a sign we see all the time. NO! But God invites us to change, to grow, to experience deeper joy in life. God not only allows “U Turns,” He helps you make them!
Read MorePrayer Conditioning Warms Hearts!
A home Air Conditioner cools a room, but a person’s “Prayer Conditioner” warms their heart. When our first reaction is to turn to God and to trust Him, our hearts will be warmed by a more loving relationship with God, others, and ourselves.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: The Gift of Laughter
Did Jesus smile? Did He laugh??? God wants us to worship Him with Joy. Is it possible that we live in a world which needs to learn how to laugh again? Pastor Jim looks at these questions in these “ponderings.”
Read MoreVirtual Vacation Bible School Discovers Real Treasure! (6/28/21)
You’re Treasure! No, that’s not poor grammar… YOU are the treasure! Our 2021 Vacation Bible School showed us that God knows us, hears us, comforts us, forgives us, and chooses us. God Treasures Us!
Read MoreWhat’s Your Garden???
During the 2020 pandemic, recordings from a “virtual choir” were merged together to produce a moving rendition of the hymn, “In The Garden.” Where is YOUR Garden? Where can you go to “walk with Him and talk with Him” and hear Him say that “you are His own”???
Read MoreShopRite Gift Cards Help Break the Cycle of Poverty!
ShopRite sells gift cards to our Women’s group at a discount, and the Women are selling the cards at our church. When you buy the cards through the church, part of the proceeds goes directly to the missions supported by our United Methodist Women (such as the Camden Neighborhood Center).
Read MoreAdult Sunday School Returns to the Building! (6/6/21)
Beginning on Sunday June 6, 2021, our Adult Sunday School Class (“Potter’s Hand”) will return to the building! We will continue to use Zoom, but the class will be “hybrid” with both in-person and online attendees.
Read MoreThe Building is Open! (6/5/21)
The pandemic has weakened to the point where we can now re-open our building! We’re taking all of the necessary precautions, but the building and campus of Pitman United Methodist Church is now open to all groups and activities!
Read MoreUnited Methodists Strive for Peace with Justice (5/30/21)
The United Methodist Church designates the first Sunday after Pentecost as “Peace With Justice Sunday. Last Sunday (Pentecost) we celebrated the Holy Spirit’s empowering. This Sunday we turn our thoughts to how we can use that power to help others.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Our Faithful God Can be Trusted!
Over and over, Scripture shows us that God is committed to us and is ready to help whenever we reach out to Him. God is so faithful to us! Are we faithful to God in all that we do?
Read MoreAnnual Conference Ready to Move Forward (5/24/21)
The 2021 “annual conference” of the “Greater NJ Annual Conference” will meet on Monday May 23 and Tuesday May 24. Voting members will meet via Zoom, but anyone can view the conference (YouTube videos are included in this post).
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Forgive with God’s Forgiveness
We’re commanded to forgive, just as our infinite God has done. But what if we don’t have any forgiveness to give? If we can’t give our own forgiveness, let God empower you to extend His forgiveness.
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