Pastor’s Ponderings: Running the Race with Perseverance
As we look forward to the the end of the pandemic, the Bible and the experience of Olympian James Connolly give us guidance and inspiration to hang on and persevere. Pastor Jim submitted this devotion on 4/28/21.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: How to Carry a Burden
Carrying around burdens isn’t easy; rough times can really drag us down. But the good news is that God will carry the burdens and protect us from slipping. We can feel peace because God has promised that He will give us the victory.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Lifted from the Pit!
Feeling like you’re standing on the edge of an abyss, just trying to hang on and keep your footing? Or maybe you feel like you’ve already fallen down into the depths. In the scriptures, God promises over and over that He will rescue us from our “pits”. He is always with us.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Challenged but Not Overcome!
Julian of Norwich wrote that “God never said that we would not be assailed. But He did say that we would overcome. ” During all of the trials of this pandemic, how can we claim Jesus’ victory of “Overcoming the World”?
Read MorePUMC Preps Outdoor Easter Service! (4/4/21)
Easter is a time to celebrate new life, and we’re going to begin this year’s Easter with an outdoor service. This service will be held in the parking lot at 8:15, and the usual “indoor” service will be held at 10:15. Stay in your car or bring a lawn chair (and a mask….) as we celebrate Easter 2021!
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Regardless of the Storm, Look for the Rainbow
We are currently enduring the “storm” of a pandemic, but throughout life we endure many different types of storms. But God continues to send rainbows. In this devotional, Pastor Jim reminds us that God is present regardless of the “storm” which we may be facing. There is hope. There is promise.
Read MoreYouth Paint Cubbies for Nursery (3/21/21)
As part of an Eagle Scout project, a PUMC member built some cabinets for the Nursery and then called on his Youth Group friends to paint the cabinets. Not only was it an important service to the church, it was a memorable time of fellowship for our Youth Group.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Christ Imitator or Car Thief???
“If you were charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” (oldie but goodie…).
But how well are you reflecting the Image of Christ? This devotional from Pastor Jim challenges us to take some self reflection.
Limited In-Person Worship Resumes! (3/28/21)
Our worship services will be open to limited in-person congregations starting on Palm Sunday (3/28). The situation with the pandemic will be re-evaluated on a week to week basis, but we are currently planning to resume “in-person worship” starting with our Palm Sunday service.
Read MoreIn-Person Worship Registration is Online! (3/22/21)
During this pandemic, the number of worshipers who can be safely accommodated in our sanctuary is limited, and you MUST register prior to each service in order to be part of the congregation. You can register either by phone or by the online form that’s in this post.
Read MoreDrive-Thru Hunts for Easter Eggs! (4/3/21)
Yes- despite the pandemic, we ARE having an Easter Egg Hunt this year! Open this post to see how we’re conducting our “drive-thru Easter Egg Hunt,” and dig deeper to see what we’re really searching for during this Easter.
Read MoreMethodist Reach out to Help Native Americans (April 2021)
The United Methodist Church continues to actively minister to the needy among our Native American populations. Here is an update on some of the activities that the UMC is currently undertaking.
Read MoreDaffodils Sold Out on Fighting Cancer! (3/21/21)
Despite the pandemic, we held our annual Mini-Daffodil sale to raise funds to fight Cancer. And- we sold out of them! God can use these little yellow flowers (and even us) to make a difference in the world.
Read MoreHooks & Needles Sends Love to Mother & Child (2/24/21)
Hooks and Needles has been busy during the pandemic! Blankets and other gifts have reached out to homeless mothers and their children, and facemasks are keeping local families safe.
Read MoreHoly Moments During a Winter’s Day (2/21/21)
A video showing “A Winter’s Day at PUMC” led us into a real moment of Holy reverence during our “virtual worship service” on 2/22/21. Against the backdrop of snow and the quietness of our sanctuary, this rendition of the hymn Holy, Holy, Holy inspired us to worship on this first Sunday of Lent.
Read MoreWhat’s UMCOR and Why Does it Need a Sunday? (3/14/21)
Once a year, we recognize the work of UMCOR- the “United Methodist Committee On Relief.” That sounds like a clumsy organizational name for something that helps people out in real ways, but it’s a huge part of the United Methodist Church’s ability to be the hands and feet of God in the world. On Sunday March 14 we will recognize this arm of the United Methodist Church. In normal times a special offering would be taken, but in these “abnormal” times of a...
Read More2021 Lenten Devotional Booklet
This annual Devotional Booklet is written by local laity and clergy. Use it to help you pre-prayer during this Lenten Season.
Read MoreThe Pitman Pantry Delivers a Taste of God’s Goodness (Jan 2021)
God works through His people to help His people, and the Pitman Food Pantry is no exception. Below is an update describing the work of the Pantry during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreYou are God’s Epiphany! (1/10/21)
We all want to see God. But can others see God through us??? In this second of two “Clergy Renewal” services produced by the Conference, Bishop Schol looks at how we can become an epiphany.
Read MoreGod’s Got an Epiphany for You! (1/3/21)
God has an epiphany for you- are you ready? During the two-week period of renewal for clergy (1/3 & 1/10), the Conference produced a video worship service. In his message, Bishop Schol challenges us to discover our own epiphanies. Where have you seen God? Open this post to watch the video.
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