Global Missionaries Send Updates and Request Prayers (11/14/15)
Christmas is one of the most holy and anticipated times of the year for Christians all around the world. Similar preparations and traditions, decorations, celebrations, music, worship observances, the giving of gifts, and gathering of families and friends; all of these rituals that mark this important event in the life of our faith are replicated by Christians everywhere. Our church supports many missionaries who have left the United States to live in countries around the world. They bring...
Read MoreHay! Our Father’s House Enjoys Zimmerman Farms (10/20/15)
Hey! it’s the Fall, almost Halloween, and the days are getting crisper and cooler. Apple cider and pumpkins are drawing us to the great out of doors. And- Hey! Hay somehow gives us a special feel for this time of year. Anyhay, all of that makes for a more appropriate picture than sitting indoors would make, so the kids of Our Father’s House took a “Field Trip” to Zimmerman’s Farm Market – located on Salina Road in Sewell, NJ. Our Father’s House is our...
Read MoreUnited Methodists Give the Poor in Belize a Head Start
What if you only had an Eighth Grade education? You didn’t know anything about science or math, your reading lagged behind, and you didn’t speak any English? In Belize, a country on the northeastern coast of Central America, 55% of the youth drop out of school before reaching High School. The problem isn’t desire or the ability to learn; it’s the ability to pay! The country’s commitment to education shrunk as the population grew. The result was a lack of High...
Read MoreWhat is Africa University? What is Shared Ministry?
Africa University…. Wouldn’t it be great if we could train up a team of experts who could help people all over Africa to provide sources of clean water, build churches, build schools, and divert young people away from an impoverished destiny by giving them a college education? As it turns out, the United Methodist Church is doing these things day in and day out. One of the “causes” supported by our Shared Ministries is the Africa University. Instead of sending...
Read MoreHooks ‘n Needles Group Spins Yarn and Gives Hugs
Hooks and Needles for God (Crochet/Knit) A new knitting ministry, called “Hooks and Needles for God” has been surrounding people in our church family with love. Since the end of February 2015, we have given 10 prayer shawls to people who needed a healing touch or a warm hug from God. These shawls have been prayed over while being made and by our group as we meet. We have also given out 6 baby blankets to children being baptized and 24 baby hats to the newborns in Elmer hospital....
Read MoreBishop Calls for Prayer for Nepal and Baltimore (4/29/15)
In response to the earthquake in Nepal and recent events in Baltimore, Bishop Schol (bishop of our Greater NJ Annual Conference), sent the following message reminding us of the need for prayer and calling us to a weekend of prayer for these two specific needs. The message was sent on April 29, 2015… Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I and United Methodists around the world grieve deeply about the impact of the earthquake in Nepal and the unrest in Baltimore. I call all of our...
Read MoreAnnual Easter Egg Hunt is All It’s Cracked Up to Be!!! (4/4/15)
On Saturday April 4, our Fellowship was filled with the buzz of anticipation! Easter- the resurrection of our Lord Jesus- was approaching. This anticipation spawns other celebrations throughout the week, and one of these celebrations is our annual Easter Egg Hunt. About 244 kids attended… and they brought their parents which resulted in almost 500 people joining in on the celebration. What’s an Easter Egg Hunt at PUMC? Preparation… For members of PUMC, the Egg Hunt is a time of...
Read MoreAn Easter Egg Hunt Welcome! (4/4/15)
Thanks to to all who attended our 2015 Easter Egg Hunt! Open this post for a special welcome from the people of the Pitman United Methodist Church.
Read MoreCan You Say “Hello?”
Do Something! At our recent retreat with the youth, they challenged us to “do something”. Have you ever felt like “doing something” at church, but couldn’t fit it into your schedule? Here’s the perfect “something”! Be a greeter! Show up at church about 25 minutes early, hang out in the narthex, and welcome those arriving. This is “something” the church needs. Is this “something” you can do? Say “Hello” to Carol Hubbard if you are interested in joining the hospitality...
Read MoreMissions Bulletin Board: Update from the Vanderhoffs (1/13/15)
You may have noticed that one of the Christmas Trees recently displayed in our Narthex was filled with ornaments reminding us of the missionaries across the globe that we support. Here’s an update on Jim & Alice Vanderhoof… Mission’s Bulletin Board… Did you know that we have a year round constant way to remind ourselves of our missionaries and to catch up on what they’re doing? In the Fellowship Hallway, there is a bulletin board dedicated to our...
Read MoreBishop Calls for Prayer for Furguson, MO (11/25/14)
In anticipation of last night’s Grand Jury decision of whether to indict the police officer in the shooting of Michael Brown (an incident which occurred on August 9), Bishop John Schol released the following open letter. The decision was announced last night, and it was to not indict. Bishop Schol is the presiding bishop of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference… Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I call on United Methodists in Greater New Jersey and people everywhere to...
Read MorePantry Keeps Feeding Pitman!
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, most of us will be enjoying dinner tables filled with more food than we can (or should) eat. If Thursday the 27th finds you gazing over piles of mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, remember that many in our community aren’t able to do that. God has blessed us, so that we can bless others. And… God has blessed others so that we can be blessed. God Answers Prayer Through His People… How can a loving God allow...
Read MorePUMC Marks its 129th Anniversary! (11/10/14)
Our church has a long history, beginning with a Sunday School class that started in November of 1877. This class grew out of the summer Camp Meetings which were held in the Pitman Grove. But the “official start” of the “Pitman Grove Methodist Episcopal Church” came 15 years after this initial class was formed. Here’s an excerpt from the booklet “Our Heritage” which was written 1n 1985 in commemoration of our centennial… On November 10, 1885,...
Read MoreUpdates from Joy Phillips
Joy Phillips, a missionary in South Sudan, recently email the following update on her ministry. PUMC has supported Joy for years and she has visited our church on many occasions. Greetings! I’m back in Nairobi after a productive Homeland Ministry Assignment. We are pressing on with ministry in South Sudan. I’ve jumped into the deep end of the swimming pool with logistics and organizing our activities for November and December. I’ve recently posted 2 Blog...
Read MoreOur Father’s House Needs Volunteers! (7/1/14)
Our Father’s House Preschool We are always looking for volunteers to come and assist with the children. All sessions are just 2½ hours. If you think that you could come one day a week (or more) and volunteer, we would love to hear from you at ourfathershouse@pitmanumc.org or by calling 589-5812. Please consider sharing your love for the Lord with our little ones. + + + + + + + + For more info about Our Fathers House, check out the OFH Page on this...
Read MoreContact Community Helpline
CONTACT Community Helplines For 42 years, CONTACT Community Helplines has helped people in crisis or need through their telephone hotlines. They operate a 24-hour Crisis Helpline for residents of Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem Counties who need to talk to someone who really cares, someone who will listen to them, without judgment. CONTACT also operates a Telephone Reassurance Program for isolated and homebound senior citizens who live alone. The Telephone Reassurance program provides...
Read MoreEaster Message from Bishop Schol (4/20/14)
Bishop John Schol, the bishop of our Greater New Jersey Annual Conference recently released the following open letter to all “Easter People”… To an Easter people who have everything to live for Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for. –1Peter 1:3, The Message The Familiar Becomes Fuzzy Resurrection sometimes feels rare during times of great challenge. We are living in some of the most challenging times...
Read MoreWe Have a Library!
Shhhhhh… Did you know that we have a library? It’s located on the upper floor of the education wing (across from the Senior High room, all the way at the end of the hall on the left). Books have been set aside that correspond with our Lenten study (“Forty Days of Fruitful Living”). Check it out! It’s a great place to sit and meander through the books! You can also check them out. and take them home. Go and sit and read with children or grandchildren, find...
Read MoreOur Fathers House 2014-2015 Registration is Open
The Our Father’s House Preschool is a ministry of the Pitman United Methodist Church. We are now accepting registrations for NEXT year’s classes (the 2014-2015 school year which will start in September). We offer classes for Pre-K 4 year olds, for 3 Year olds, and even for 2 1/2 year olds. If you’re a PUMC member the $60 registration fee is waved. If you’re not a PUMC member we’d love for you to join our Our Father’s House family, and we trust...
Read MoreNew Church Directory is Here! (3/23/14)
After months of planning and several weeks of photographer sessions, our new church directory books are finished! Distribution of the books began after church on March 23. The books are free to anyone who sat for a picture. Extra copies are available for $5.00. Our last directory was in 2007, so the new version is much welcomed. Our church family has changed much over the last 7 years, and the pictorial directory is an essential tool in helping us to develop our Christian...
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