PUMC to Host Blood Drive (1/26/18)
On Friday January 26, the Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in our Fellowship Hall from 1:00-6:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can visit the American Red Cross website to schedule a time. (Scroll down for the link and instructions)… In addition to the knowledge that you’re helping others (and maybe even saving a life!), your donation will also “earn” you a coupon to receive a coffee and donut from Dunkin’ Donuts… The donation...
Read MorePreschool Teaches The True Meaning of Christmas (12/7/17)
On Thursday December 7, the Pre-K classes of our Our Father’s House Preschool presented their annual Christmas Pageant. Mary, Joseph, Friendly Beasts, Shepherds, Wise Men, a Star, and even a pajama girl gathered around the manger to welcome the Baby Jesus. About 50 children participated, and the sanctuary was filled with proud parents pointing their cell phone cameras towards their youngsters. To those who have supported Our Father’s House by attending these annual pageants,...
Read MoreOur Father’s House Book Fair is Coming! (4/3/17)
Our Father’s House Preschool will host our Spring Scholastic Book Fair in April. Here are the days and hours where you can visit and pick out some great books: Monday, April 3 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday April 4 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM AND 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 5 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday, April 6 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM The fair will be held upstairs in the Gathering Room of the Pitman United Methodist Church. This fair is a Buy...
Read More2017 Easter Egg Hunt is ready to Hatch! (4/15/17)
April 15! What unpleasant duty does that date conjure up? IRS??? Well, think again… what PLEASANT event does that date also mean? Saturday April 15 is the date of our Eighth Annual Easter Egg Hunt! April 15 means EGG! From 11:00AM until 1:00 PM our parking lot and Fellowship Hall will be the site of some Eggciting Activity- Lunch, a “special presentation” (magic show?), and of course, the Big Hunt on our lawn. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held Rain or Shine! Last year,...
Read MoreTwo Wings Helping Angels of God!
Angels of God is a ministry that seeks to help people by providing little used clothing and other household items. People can shop the Angels of God “store” (on Broadway in Pitman), pick out what they need, and then “check out” without paying. Although not directly connected with PUMC, we have been supporting this important ministry in many ways over the years. Currently, two collections for Angels of God are being made in our church: Our Angels of God Small...
Read MoreBLAST- Feed and Games! (2/20/17)
Our Youth Group keeps active in many ways. Sometimes it’s all Fun and Games. Other times, it’s expressing God’s love through some serious (but fun) service. BLAST celebrated this Presidents Day weekend in typical fashion. First by having some “Where’s Waldo” fun at the Deptford Mall on Sunday. And then on Monday by serving breakfast at the New Visions Day Shelter in Camden. Where’s Waldo? The Deptford Mall is a familiar place for most of us...
Read MorePUMC to Host Blood Drive (1/27/17)
On the afternoon of Friday January 27, our Fellowship Hall will be the site of a Red Cross Blood Drive. Give blood? Why??? Due to various causes, the blood supply is currently dangerously low. This isn’t about the blood supply across the country, or across the state, or even across the region. This is about the blood supply in our area hospitals! On Friday January 27 (from 2:00 – 7:00 PM), PUMC will do their part so you can do your part. If you’re able, consider making an...
Read MorePUMC Set to Collect Cans of Soup on Super Bowl Sunday (2/5/17)
Even if you don’t live in Atlanta or Foxboro, Sunday February 5 is going to be a big (“Super”) day. Even if you’re not a football fan, a lot of good things (er- “super” things) are happening on this day. Here’s the count down: 1: We’ll hold two worship services (9:30 and 11:00… the “normal schedule”). 2: We’ll observe our annual “Dress Down Sunday” Wear your favorite sports jersey. 3: There...
Read MoreOur Father’s House Preschool to Present Annual Christmas Program (12/8/16)
The Our Father’s House Preschoolers will present their annual Christmas Program in our sanctuary. This year’s program is entitled “The True Meaning of Christmas.”
– Date: Thursday Dec. 8
– Time: 10:00 AM
All are welcome! You don’t have to be an OFH parent- in fact if you’ve experienced our preschool, now is a great time to see what this important ministry is all about.
Trunk or Treat Entertains 900 Guests at PUMC! (10/29/16)
We opened our church for our annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday 10/29/16, and an estimated crowd of 900 people visited our parking lot and Fellowship Hall. Guests could wander through the parking lot to view a variety of decorated trunks, jump in our bouncy house, or just to wander around our grounds on a clear evening. Families then headed inside the Fellowship Hall to bob for donuts, bowl, eat, or just to mingle with other kids and families. Not only was a great opportunity for some family...
Read MorePUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (8/12/16)
We’re opening up our Fellowship Hall on Friday August 12 to help the American Red Cross eliminate the current shortage in the Emergency blood supply. If you’re able to donate, consider registering and dropping by the church between the hours of 2 – 7 PM on Friday 8/12. For more information and to schedule a donation time: Red Cross * * * * * If you’re unable to donate on this date, consider signing up for the drive which will be held at the Pitman...
Read MoreParent’s Anonymous Group Begins Meeting at PUMC!
Being a parent is probably the most important job you’ll ever have… and it’s the most difficult… Do you have teenager? Are you worried about what they’re tweeting or posting? Are you suddenly in the throws of having to find a college and helping your teen get a driver’s license? Or maybe your child is younger. What do you do when the baby keeps waking you up throughout the night? What do you do when your son is bullied at school? Where do you turn when...
Read MoreOur Fathers House Graduation (5/26/16)
May and June is a special time in the lives of proud parents; Graduations! Junior High School, High School, College, University… Master’s Degrees and even Doctorate Degrees! All important times for students and their parents. But what about Pre-K??? Competing those first years of school is quite an accomplishment; both for the kids AND for the parents! On the morning of Tuesday May 26 we celebrated this accomplishment and made some lifelong memories as our 2016 four-year olds...
Read MorePUMC to Join with Local Churches for a Community BASH (5/7/16)
Are you ready for a big BASH? Bash??? It stands for: Believing Acting Sharing Helping Our church (and the Delaware Bay District that we belong to) is seeking to move Gospel out of the church building, engage with the community and make a difference in the lives of individuals. God’s not contained in “God’s House” (as we call the church), and we don’t want to always hang out inside of our buildings either. So we’re having a “BASH” and stepping...
Read MoreUnited Methodist Women’s to Host Annual Tea (5/1/16)
The annual UMW Tea will be held on Sunday, May 1 at 4:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. This event supports our UMW’s missions. Here’s what’s on the menu: Variety of Teas Chicken salad on lettuce cup Mixed Greens salad Pasta Salad Fresh Fruit garnish Rolls Tickets can be purchased for $15.00 from circle leaders, church office, Helen Scaletti or Cindy Pownall. Bring your favourite tea cup and saucer… and your appetite! + + + + + + + + For more...
Read MorePUMC Scrambles to Organize Easter Egg Hunt! (3/26/16)
Easter eggs… Really? Eggs represent life, and new life comes from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. So we’re going to use the symbol of Easter Eggs to help teach our children about the true meaning of Easter… and to have a little fun while we’re at it! On Holy Saturday, March 26, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, we will host our 8th annual Easter Egg Hunt. There will be lunch, a “special presentation,” and (of course) plenty of Easter eggs. Last year’s Egg...
Read MoreOur Father’s House Rocks! (2/25/16)
We need to put Jesus Above All else! Is He greater than your favorite TV star? Is He greater than your favorite athlete? What about music? Is Jesus your favorite Rock Star??? On Thursday Feb. 22 a group from Our Father’s House (our preschool), joined their own “rock band”, picked up their plastic guitars, started out with “ABC Rock” and then moved on by “rocking” to many Spiritual Hits such as: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands I’m Happy...
Read MoreBoy Scouts set to Hold Spaghetti Dinner! (4/2/16)
PUMC is honored to host Boy Scout Troop 55, and one of the great things about that is their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser! This year’s dinner will be served in our Fellowship Hall on Saturday April 2, from 4-7PM. Here are the details: Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, and… Etc. Food: Tastes great! Service: Friendly, and Fast as an Eagle! When: Saturday April 2, 4-7PM Price (adults): $10 Price (kids): $8 (smaller portion) This is an annual...
Read MorePUMC to Host Blood Drive (1/29/16)
The Red Cross will visit our Fellowship Hall on Friday January 29 to give us a chance to help replenish their blood banks. Local hospitals are always in need of blood; transfusions and re-supply to save lives every day. Consider doing your part. If you are able to donate, please stop by our church any time between 2:00 – 7:00 PM. You should expect to spend 60 minutes for a whole blood donation (or 90 minutes for a double red donation). Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are...
Read MorePreschool Shines in Christmas Pageant (12/10/15)
Our Preschool, Our Father’s House, presented their annual Christmas Pageant before an adoring crowd of parents, grandparents, and PUMC members. After a welcome and announcements by Pastor Jim and OFH director Eileen Salmon, the kids took over. They took us through the story of Christmas with short songs and lots of energy. The kids presented everything from the Christ Child, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, magi, angels… and even cows. ...
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