UMCOR Sunday to Fund Relief Efforts (3/27/22)
On Sunday March 27 we will take a special offering to support the work of the United Methodist disaster relief agency (called “UMCOR”). UMCOR responds to needs (such as Ukraine) throughout the year. This week’s offering funds all of the “overhead” so that gifts directed to specific relief efforts go entirely towards that relief (without funding any of the “overhead” or administrative costs).
Read MoreEaster Lilies to Trumpet in the Resurrection! (4/6/22)
The tradition and beauty continues! On Easter, our sanctuary will be adorned with white lilies to help “trumpet” the resurrection of our Lord. Purchase a lily to help this celebration; this post contains the order form which will let you do that.
Read MoreSpecial Offerings to be taken for Ukraine (March 6 & 13, 2022)
A special offering will be taken during the March 6 and 13 services to support the efforts of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) to supply humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: My Christmas Wish
Did you get what you wanted for Christmas??? The poem in this post reminds us of the best gifts.
Read MorePUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (1/7/22)
The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in our Fellowship Hall on Friday January 7, between 1-6PM. Because of the pandemic, the current supply of blood is dangerously low. If you can donate, open this article for more information about eligibility and schedule an appointment.
Read MoreAdvent Wreath Pre-Prayers for Christmas
The Advent Wreath shouldn’t be stuck in front of the church sanctuary. Keep the light burning day by day as you prepare for the next week’s worship and reflect on the previous week. This post uses excerpts from the Daily Devotions for Advent booklet to guide you through each of the wreath’s four candles.
Read MoreStar Tree Bridges and Brightens (12/12/21)
More than a tradition, the PUMC Star Tree bridges needy families with those who can help purchase Christmas gifts. To participate, register your child. To help, take a star and purchase a gift (by 12/12/21).
Read MorePUMC to Provide Thanksgiving for HollyDELL School (11/21/21)
In conjunction with the Boy Scouts, PUMC is providing Thanksgiving dinners to the families of the HollyDELL School (which helps children and young adults who have mental and developmental challenges).
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child Blesses Families in 2021 (11/14/21)
Once again, PUMC is helping to brighten a child’s Christmas (and life) by sending shoeboxes filled with gifts. Operation Christmas Child will distribute these boxes to needy families across the globe
Read More2021 Advent Devotionals: Preparation and Reflection
The Advent Devotional booklets for 2021 are available. If you haven’t received a printed copy, you can access the articles electronically by opening this post.
Read MoreChristmas Marketplace Ready to Open (11/13/21)
Plans are underway for our Christmas Marketplace, and we are accepting applications for exhibitors. After a COVID imposed absence in 2020, our Christmas Marketplace will resume this year on November 13. Open this post for more info and for the exhibitor application form.
Read MorePiano, Pedals, Praise, and Prayer (10/24/21)
The evening of Sunday October 24 will be a special time where we can use God’s gifts of music and prayer to re-connect to God in a powerful time of praise. The tones of a piano, the power of an organ, along with voices in prayer and song will bring a special evening of worship. Piano, Pedals,Prayer and Praise This unique service will be held in our sanctuary on Sunday October 24 at 7:00 PM. Participate either in person or via Live Stream. Here’s an outline of the...
Read MoreTrunks Open Wide for Sweet Treats! (10/23/21)
Last year, the pandemic forced us to hold our annual “Trunk or Treat” as a drive through event. But this year, you can get out of your car, mingle with the community, and enjoy the decorations on foot! Here are the details for our 2021 Trunk or Treat: 2021 Trunk or Treat WHO: Anyone!!! WHAT: Lots of decorated trunks and candy WHEN: Saturday 10/23/21 TIMES: 4:00 – 6:00 PM COST: Absolutely free!!! To get a feel for the PUMC version of “Trunk or...
Read MoreWorld Communion Sunday Bridges Communities (10/3/21)
On Sunday October 3 we will observe World Communion Sunday. Christians from all over the globe will unite around the Lord’s Supper on this special Sunday.
Read MoreCROP Walks to Fight Hunger (10/17/21)
The Pitman / Glassboro CROP walk is making a full return this year! The annual Walk to raise funds to fight hunger world-wide and at home will be held at Glassboro’s New Street Park.
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 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 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 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.”
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