PUMC To Host Winter Red Cross Blood Drive (1/22/25)
Yep- “Another” Red Cross Blood Drive. People keep getting injured or sick, and the needs for blood are continuous. You can help fill that need (and maybe even save a life) by donating blood. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at PUMC on 1/22/25. Open this post for details.
Read More2024 Advent Devotionals (December 2024)
The Devotional Booklet for the 2024 Advent Season has been published! If you don’t have a hardcopy, you can view the booklet in this website post. The devotional contains articles for each day in the Advent Season (starting December 1), and it also includes daily devotionals for the period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Read MoreChristmas House Tour Opens Doors and Hearts (12/7/24)
The Christmas House Tour is an annual event organized by the Pitman Women’s Club. It raises scholarship funds to help High School Seniors as they prepare for college. This year, PUMC will be one of the stops on the tour. Stop by to see some beautiful decorations and to be inspired by the coming of the Christ. The tour is on Saturday 12/7/24, and it runs from 2-8PM.
Read MoreOpen Wide for Trunk or Treat! (10/26/24)
PUMC will host it’s annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday October 26, 2024 (6:30-8:30). Drop by for a Fall family celebration. Wander through the parking lot to admire the decorated trunks, then come on in inside to try some of the games. If you’ve got extra energy to work off, there’s even a Bounce House in the Fellowship Hall!
Read MoreChristmas Marketplace to Open (11/9/24)
The Sixth annual Christmas Marketplace will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday 11/9/24 (between 9AM-2PM). The Marketplace raises funds to support a variety of missions projects which feed needy people, provide drinking water, and help families recover from recent storms. Stroll through the tables of crafts, baked goods, and other “attic treasures”. Make some prized purchases and support the missions projects of PUMC’s United Women in Faith.
Read MoreMembership Class Opens (10/20/24)
A new Small Group is about to begin. It’s called a “Membership Class”, but it’s for anyone who wants to know more abut the United Methodist Church or to know more about the people of PUMC. If you’re new to the church, it will be a great way to meet Pastor Mike and some of the PUMC friends that you don’t know yet. If you want to become an “official member” of PUMC, this class is a requirement.
Read MoreMissionaries Retire… But… (10/6/24)
Missionary friends John and Dasia Abramovich worshipped at PUMC on 10/6/24. They came to worship, to fellowship, and to report on what they’re doing in their “retirement”.
Read MorePUMC to Host Autumn Blood Drive (10/10/24)
PUMC’s Fellowship Hall will once again host the American Red Cross for its Autumn Blood Drive. Emergencies keep happening, and blood is always needed. The drive will be held on Thursday October10 (1-6PM), and registration is necessary (open this post for more details and instructions on how to register).
Read MoreOpen Mic Opens Hearts to God (9/20/24)
On Friday 9/20/24 PUMC held an Open Mic night which was dedicated to bringing Jesus to everyone involved. This Christian Open mic night welcomed musicians from across South Jersey who presented a variety of songs. The music ranged from original, to contemporary, to traditional. The Gospel Message came from guitars, piano, organ, and acapello voices. It was an evening of celebrating Jesus and our relationship with Him.
Read MorePUMC Celebrates Community with a Car Show (9/14/24)
On Saturday 9/14/24, PUMC hosted our “First Annual Car Show.” The parking lot was adorned by 73 classic cars displayed by their skillful owners. During the day, hundreds of people wandered through the display. We wondered at the beauty of restoration and chatted with the skilled car owners who brought these old vehicles to life and keep them running.. It was a party atmosphere on a beautiful day with neighbors, food, and music.
Read MoreBible Study Connects Malachi to Matthew (9/11/24)
Beginning on 9/11/24, Pastor Mike will start a new weekly Bible Study that will connect the Old Testament to the New Testament. Yes, Jesus is in the Old Testament too! The study will be held twice on Wednesdays. The morning session will be on Zoom and the evening session will meet in the church.
Read MoreWild Ride? Hang on to Jesus! (Camp Meeting, 8/18/24)
Pastor Mike made his Pitman Camp Meeting debut on 8/18/24 as PUMC hosted the service. In his message, he pointed out that life is like a wild ride in an amusement park. We need to hang on to something that’s secure, strong, and eternal. The only way to have that security is to hold on to Jesus.
Read MorePUMC to Host County Flu Clinic (10/12/24)
Gloucester County will hold an annual flu vaccination clinic at PUMC on Saturday 10/12/24. The vaccination is free for all county residents.
Read MoreLet Catacomb Praise Recharge Your Week!
Each week, Pastor Mike posts a short musical and Biblical reflection called “Catacomb Praise” on Facebook. If you don’t “do Facebook” or if you missed an episode, you can now view them on our church website.
Read MorePUMC Welcomes Pastor Mike as our New Senior Pastor! (7/7/24)
On Sunday 7/7/24 we welcomed Pastor Mike Chapman and his family to our PUMC family. Pastor Mike’s first sermon urged us to “Speak Jesus”; we are called to be a light that shows Jesus to our community. After the service, the celebration continued with a covered dish lunch.
Read MoreQuiz! Sermon on the Mount Sermon Series (July 2024)
In the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew Chapters 5-7, Jesus teaches His disciples (and us!) that our relationship with God is based on the heart, not on following a bunch of laws. During the summer (of 2024), Pastor Mike will preach a series of sermons on the “Sermon on the Mount.” To prepare, try this quiz!
Read MoreCelebration is Set to Welcome Pastor Mike Chapman! (7/7/24)
Pastor Mike’s first Sunday at PUMC will be on Sunday July 7, and we’re ready to celebrate! After the service we’ll enjoy a BBQ lunch in the Fellowship Hall. It will be a time to welcome the Chapmans, get to know the new pastor family, and to celebrate the ministry that we will share together.
Read MoreSummer Blood Drive Comes to PUMC (7/22/24)
The need for blood doesn’t go away during the summer. Lives still need to be saved and the blood supply continues to be critical. Once again, PUMC will host an American Red Cross Blood drive in order to help with this life-saving effort. It will be held on Monday July 22. Open this post to access the registration site.
Read MorePitman Camp Meeting Returns for the 2024 Season! (7/7/24)
The Pitman Camp Meeting will hold services in the Pitman Grove Auditorium every Sunday evening during the months of July and August. These informal services are a summer tradition, but more importantly, they’re a chance to grow closer to our loving Creator-God.
Read MoreGreater NJ Conference Meets in Wildwood (5/19/24)
PUMC is part of the “Greater NJ Annual Conference” of the United Methodist Church. Once a year, representatives from each church gather to approve legislation, celebrate accomplishments, and to worship and to prepare for upcoming opportunities. The conference was held in Wildwood between May 19-21.
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