PUMC Celebrates the Resurrection with the Hallelujah Chorus (4/5/15)
Starting with Ash Wednesday, we’ve been preparing to celebrate this special day that we call Easter. No, it’s not about bunnies, ham and eggs. It’s about our God who planned from eternity past to eternity future to restore and build a relationship with His people through His Son, Jesus Christ. During Lent, through Pastor Jim’s sermons we looked at the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross. We learned that you can’t experience the resurrection without...
Read MorePUMC Planning a Trip to the Phillies! (6/27/15)
Phillies Group Outing After a fun, blessed week of Vacation Bible School, let’s continue the fellowship and fun with a day at the ballpark, June 27, the day after VBS ends! The Phillies will play the Washington Nationals at 3:05 PM at Citizens Bank Park. Everyone welcome! Discounted group tickets are available for $39 each for section 106 which is the lowest level in right field! Children 14 and younger will receive a free W.B. Mason collectible truck! Limited van transportation ($2...
Read MoreChoirs Present “The Seven Last Words” in Palm Sunday Cantata (3/29/15)
Palm Sunday is usually viewed as a joyous time of celebration; the King is arriving into the Holy City. But we quickly discover that the Holy City rejected and crucified this King instead of celebrating and worshiping Him. And so it’s appropriate that Palm Sunday finds us looking at the Seven Last Words of Christ. The choir led our Palm Sunday service by continuing Pastor Jim’s theme of Christ’s Seven Last Words on the Cross. Along with narration and scripture readings, the...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to Celebrate that “He is Risen” in April (4/1/15)
In each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) features a verse from the Bible and then puts that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during April…This month’s verse is Matthew 28:6… “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. ” NIV This Month’s Mission Project… In April, we will collect DVDs and...
Read MorePUMC Joins Community to Celebrate Holy Week (4/5/15)
This week (“Passion Week” or “Holy Week”) is perhaps the most important week on the Christian calendar. Our church will join with others in Pitman and with millions across the globe to celebrate the Passion of our Lord and of His Resurrection. Here’s the schedule… Thursday 4/2 Friday 4/3 Saturday 4/4 Sunday 4/5 7:00PM Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) communion service 8:30 AM The women will sponsor our annual Good Friday breakfast (no charge!), and...
Read More2015 Softball Practices are Gearing Up! (3/28/15)
Our first softball practice of the season was snowed out! The air was chilly but the field was soaked. But Spring IS Here! One week later, on Saturday March 28, we were able to dust off the bats and gloves and actually play some softball! Practices will be held on Saturday afternoons at 5PM at the Alcyon Park practice field (which is just past the lake on West Holly Ave.) The season will start in mid April, and the Saturday practices will continue through April. ...
Read MoreLocal Praise Teams Support Church in Mexico (3/22/15)
On the evening of Sunday 3/22/15, some of the best praise teams from area UMC churches came to PUMC to present a concert. It was not only a time of worship, but an opportunity to support a sister UMC church in La Palmilla Mexico… The Methodist church in La Palmilla may be economically impoverished (at least according to our standards), but they are rich in their love for the Lord and in their service for His Kingdom. But, they’re bursting at the seams and they really need a new...
Read MoreMen Retreat, and then Grow in Prayer (3/13-15 2015)
Our United Methodist Men’s Fellowship held our annual retreat during the weekend of March 13-15. For the past 14 years we have consistently held an annual retreat, and like the previous 13 retreats, we held this year’s retreat at the Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryille PA (Lancaster County). About 20 of us traveled to Black Rock and spent the weekend in a time of serious reflection, prayer, worship, and- well- fun. Our speaker was Chris Johnson. Chris spoke to us during our...
Read MoreOh Baby! UMW Collection to Benefit Neighborhood Center Daycare (3/22/15)
On Sunday, March 22, The United Methodist Women are is sponsoring a church-wide collection to benefit the Daycare Program at the Neighborhood Center in Camden. Join us in supporting this amazingly worthwhile program with a donation of diapers, diaper-brand baby wipes, and paper towels. Items will be collected at the altar rail during both Sunday worship services. Make love grow on the first Sunday of spring! United Methodist Women – we make a difference! + + + + + + ...
Read MorePraise Band Concert @ PUMC to Support Mexican Church (3/22/15)
For years, our church (along with several other local UMC churches) has been supporting a United Methodist Church in La Palmilla, Mexico. This growing congregation has been struggling to build a new sanctuary that will enable them to further their ministries in this poor region of Mexico. Later this year, a missions team will travel to Mexico to assist in their construction efforts. On Sunday March 22 our church will host a Silent Auction and Praise Band Concert to raise funds for this...
Read MorePUMC accepts Trintity UMC’s Food Collection Challenge! (3/13/15)
Last summer, the “Ice Bucket” challenge raised milllions of dollars to fight ALS. In the same Spirit, former PUMC Associate Pastor Peter Jamieson (who is now the Pastor at Asbury UMC in Egg Harbor) has been challenging area churches (and even the bishop) to raise 250 pounds of food to be donated to a local food pantry. Here’s one of the initial challenges from Pastor Peter…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwHqnJppNR4 The challenge has spread and has now...
Read MoreOne Great Hour of Sharing (3/15/15)
We always hear about UMCOR- The United Methodist Committee on Relief. When there is a tragedy in the world, they quickly jump into achtion and organize funding and relief. All of this important work is done without siphoning any funding from the donations in order to pay for overhead costs. ALL of the donations given to UMCOR for a specific project go dreitly to the relief effort. How does that work? The committee’s overhead costs are funded by one annual offering, called “One...
Read MoreElderberries set to Enjoy Pasta and Movie (3/18/15)
Our Elderberries Seniors group is holding a “Lunch / Movie” gathering on Wednesday March 18 at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll have baked ziti with meat sauce, salad, rolls, and dessert. Then we’ll watch the movie God is Not Dead. The cost is $5.00. Please make your reservation on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex by Sunday, March 15 so we can prepare. Also, mark your calendars and save the date! We will have our annual Easter-egg-stuffing party on Thursday, April 2nd at 1 PM...
Read MoreWorld Day of Prayer (3/13/15)
This year’s World Day of prayer will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on Friday, March 13 at 1:00 PM. NOTE: This was originally to be held on Friday 3/6, but it was delayed until the 13th because of the snow storm. What is the World Day of Prayer? It is an ecumenical movement of women from many faith traditions who share a common day of prayer annually on the first Friday of March. Men, women and children are all invited to participate. Why? This global movement, begun...
Read MoreBLAST & Youth Council Meeting Rescheduled (3/8/15)
Yes it is Winter! This evening’s (Sunday 3/1) Youth Council meeting and BLAST (our youth fellowship) were postponed due to the ice storm. Both events will be held NEXT week (Sunday March 8). The Youth Council will meet from 5:30-6:30. Part of the meeting will include a presentation about the upcoming 30 hour fast. The BLAST group will meet from 6:30-8:00. We will see a presentation about Chrysalis (an awesome spiritual weekend “retreat” which is the youth version of Walk...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to “Feed Jesus” during March (3/1/14)
In each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) is featuring a verse from the Bible and then putting that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during March…This month’s verse is Matthew 25:35… “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” NIV This Month’s...
Read MoreLiving Water Connections (3/6/15)
The March 6 Living Water Connections will feature Jon White, Eric Rapp and Regenerated Soul. The evening will run 7 – 10:30 PM. Lots of great food, music. and games. Stop by and check it out. + + + + + + + To learn more about Living Water Connections, Click Here.
Read More2015 District Day of Learning to be Held at PUMC (3/7/15)
Delaware Bay District Day of Learning… The annual District Day of Learning is a great way to pick up new faith skills and to make friends with fellow Methodists from around the District. And best of all (for PUMC members)… it is held in our own church! It will be held on Saturday, March 7. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:30 AM and the day continues with worship, lunch, and morning and afternoon workshops until 3 PM. Child care is available free of charge. Forms...
Read MoreBishop Schol to Visit Delaware Bay District (2/26/15)
Bishop John Schol (presiding bishop of our Greater New Jersey Annual Conference) is traveling throughout the conference’s 9 districts to meet with clergy and laity. This is a chance to ask questions and to get to know the Bishop better. Bishop Schol will be at the West Park UMC in Bridgeton on Thursday Feb. 26. He will meet with the clergy between 9AM and noon, and then meet with the laity between between 7 and 9PM. Catch up with Bishop Schol at the West Park UMC, 625 Shiloh Pike,...
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