Italian Students Learning English at PUMC! (7/2019)
For several weeks during the summer, students from Italy are visiting the USA and studying English. We’re helping them by providing a space to meet in our Potter’s Hand Room.
Read MorePUMC to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive (8/2/19)
The American Red Cross’s Summer Blood Drive will visit PUMC on Friday August 2 (from 2-7PM). It will be held in our Fellowship Hall. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ons are welcome.
Read MoreVBS Demonstrates that God is Good! (6/24/19)
Our 2019 Vacation Bible School taught us that when life is unfair, scary, sad, changing… or even good- God is always Good! We see His presence in all of our circumstances.
Read MorePUMC Assembling Hygiene Kits for Migrants (July 2019)
PUMC is helping to provide UMCOR with Hygiene Kits which can be delivered to the “Transitional Centers” helping migrants who have been released from detention.
Read MoreConfirmation Class Makes Commitment (6/30/19)
The 2009 Confirmation Class publicly declared their faith during the 6/30/19 service. What is Baptism? What is Confirmation? The “Chuck Knows Church” videos included in this article seek to shed some light on these sacraments.
Read MoreWhen Life isn’t Fair (Camp Meeting, 6/30/19)
Richwood UMC opened the 2019 season of the Pitman Camp Meeting and got us off to a rousing start. Sanctified opened the worship in music and Rev. Steve Herman preached an inspiring sermon with practical advice on what to do when life treats you unfairly.
Read MoreKafakumba Pastors School is 55 Years Old!
In the Great Commission, Jesus tells His followers to Go- make disciples. All over the World. Years ago, Americans Ken and Lorraine Enright took that command to heart and did more than just think or talk about it. They went to Africa, and eventually established a Pastor’s School on the shores of Lake Kafakumba (in what is now the Congo). The Kafakumba Pastor’s School is now 55 years old. For a background on what the Kafakumba Pastor’s School is, check out their video...
Read MorePUMC Ready to Roar into Vacation Bible School! (6/24/19)
Online registrations for this summer’s Vacation Bible School are now available (check out this post for the link). Our VBS will be held during the week of June 24-28., from 6-8PM. Our theme this year is “Roar: Life is Wild but God is Good!”
Read MoreThe Purple Potty Returns! (6/9/19)
Is there a Purple Potty on your lawn??? Contact our Youth Group’s plumbers (BLAST) and they’ll remove it for you. They’ll also want you to update your “insurance policy” to help them attend Summer Camp at Malaga.
Read MoreWomen Suplement Summer Lunches (6/2019)
The United Methodist Women are collecting toiletries that will be offered to Pitman residents as part of the First Presbyterian Church’s Summer Lunch Program. Drop your donations in the “Love Your Neighbors” box in the narthex.
Read MorePitman Camp Meeting Schedules 2019 Summer Season (6/30 thru 9/1)
The 149th annual Pitman Camp Meeting kicks off on Sunday June 30, 2019. Each Sunday’s service begins at 7:30 in the Grove Auditorium. Open this post to view the season’s week by week schedule.
Read MoreGreater NJ Ready to Conference! (5/19/19)
The Greater NJ Annual Conference will meet in Wildwood between Sunday 5/19/19 through Tuesday 5/21/19. Here are some details along with a link to the conference Live Stream.
Read MorePreschool Class of ’19 Graduates and Marks one Decade of OFH! (5/29/19)
PUMC’s Preschool, Our Father’s House, held their 4 year old graduation ceremony on Wednesday May 29. This graduation also marked the Tenth Year of OFH’s operation. Here’s a look at the graduation and at the last decade.
Read MoreServices will Recognize Native American Sunday (5/19/19)
Sunday May 19 will be a special service in which we celebrate the contributions of Native Americans to our society. PUMC Lay Speaker Steve Ozkowski (who has roots in the Mohawk Tribal Nation) will deliver the sermon in both services.
Read MoreThis Picnic Will Never Be Rained Out! (5/16/19)
We’re throwing an indoor picnic” on Thursday 5/16/19. No ants, no rain. Just some good food and fellowship. It starts at 5:30.
Read MorePUMC Celebrates Favorite Hymns (5/12/19)
In a special Mother’s Day celebration, we sang through our list of “Top Ten Hymns”. This list had been compiled via a survey in the bulletin for several weeks and a total of 84 songs received votes!
Read MoreTenth Annual Easter Egg Hunt is a Smash! (4/20/19)
The misty drizzle cleared up, and we were able to celebrate our 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt without a hitch. About 400 of our neighbors came out as we celebrated family. Hot dogs, Magic by Ed, and- of course- Easter Eggs made the day a huge success.
Read MoreChoirs to Lead Celebration of Palm Sunday (4/14/19)
On Palm Sunday (4/14/19), our choirs will present a cantata entitled “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross.” Join in the celebration of Palm Sunday and in the reflection of the cross. There will only be one service; at 10:15 AM.
Read MorePraise Band Concert Connects with La Palmilla (3/24/19)
On 3/24/19 four churches joined with PUMC to celebrate the gift of music and to help our friends in La Palmilla Mexico. The offering raised for construction, but the evening sharpened our connections with each other and with God.
Read MoreFrom Palms to Eggs- Easter 2019’s Schedule of Events (4/14 – 4/21)
Easter is on the way! Beginning with Jesus’ Triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and ending with His resurrection on Easter Sunday, we are celebrating this Holiest of Weeks. Here’s a summary of the events and services that we are holding.
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