Men Are Ready to Roll! (1/19/19)
Who said that everything in church has to be serious stuff like study and worship? Sometimes it’s just as important to just get out and spend time with each other. After all, it’s the relationships that are formed in church that make all of that study and worship effective. And so- it’s hard to top Pizza and Bowling when it comes to guys going out for a fun evening! And that’s what we’re doing on Saturday January 19. Here are the details: DATE: ...
Read MoreOur Father’s House Sings the Meaning of Christmas! (12/6/18)
Our Preschool (Our Father’s House) presented their annual Christmas Pageant on 12/6/18. It was a story of innkeepers, shepherds, angels, stars and wise men, but it’s also a story for the here and now that goes deeper than the familiar narrative…
Read MorePreschool Preparing Christmas Pageant! (12/12/18)
The cherubs are getting ready! Our Preschool, Our Father’s House, will host our annual Christmas Pageant on Wednesday 12/6/18 at 10 AM.
Read MoreWelcome to all Trunk or Treaters! (10/27/18)
During our 10/27/18 Trunk or Treat, PUMC was honored to welcome over 600 people who came for an experience of community and family in a safe and welcoming environment. For anyone new to our church, here’s a big welcome and more information.
Read MoreTrunks Open Wide for a Big Treat! (10/27/18)
Over 600 people came out on a rainy night to enjoy our annual Trunk or Treat. Even though the rain drove us indoors, there were plenty of decorations, games, food, and family memories.
Read MorePreschool to Open its Tenth Season! (9/10/18)
Our preschool, Our Father’s House, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! The new school season begins on September 10.
Read MoreYouth Group Ready to Launch New Season of BLAST! (9/16/18)
B.L.A.S.T., PUMC’s youth group, is kicking off this year on Sunday September 16. All youth going into grades 6 through 12 are invited to join the gatherings throughout the year! We gather every Sunday at the church from 6-8PM, and we’ll have a bunch of special events throughout the year.
Read MoreChalk Art Puts God into Our Walk (8/26/18)
Children from our Sunday School decorated the sidewalks outside of our church. With colorful chalk, they illustrated the Bible verses they’ve been learning.
God has decorated our lives too. Do we share that “decoration” in the places where we walk?
Pre-School Celebrates Graduation of Four-Year Olds (5/24/18)
Our Preschool (Our Fathers House) celebrated the achievement of our 4 year old class with our annual graduation program.
The “Class of ’18” was one of our largest ever; about 50 students graced the front of our sanctuary and received their diplomas.
Preschool Heaps on Heifer Gifts! (4/30/18)
Our Fathers House is more than your “normal” preschool. It’s also about exposing our kids to God’s love and showing them how to share that love with others by being God’s hands and feet.
Recently, the Our Fathers House family completed a project where they made a huge donation to Heifer International.
The Our Fathers House Book Fair is Open! (4/16/18)
For many years, the Our Father’s House Preschool has held Book Fairs. Not only do these fairs help support the preschool financially, but they also put books into the hands of children (and the parents who read to them). This year’s Spring Fair is being held from 4/16 through 4/19.
Read MoreCub Pack 218 Celebrates during Blue & Gold Breakfast (4/7/18)
Cub Pack 218 celebrated their kids and families during their annual Blue And Gold Breakfast on 4/7/18. It was a time to recognize achievements, and a time to “cross over” and to move on to the next phase in the journey.
Read MoreMen’s Fellowship Refocuses during 2018 Retreat! (3/16/18)
The 2018 Men’s Fellowship retreat was our 17th annual retreat at Black Rock! Regardless of our situation or how many times we’ve done something, we need to be aware of the purpose of our life.
Pastor George DeVol led us on a weekend study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians, and to some serious reflection…
Preschool 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 MoreMens Fellowship Rakes Up the Grove (11/25/17)
The Men’s Fellowship Group grabbed their rakes and leaf blowers and gave some TLC to the Pitman Grove Auditorium.
Read MoreHaving a BLAST in September 2017
BLAST (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time) recently emailed out their September schedule. Here’s how we’re getting the Fall season going: September 1-2 (Friday-Saturday) We’re kicking off this year at a BACK 2 SCHOOL RALLY! Along with the youth of Pitman Nazarene, we will travel to a lock-in hosted at the waterpark, Aquatopia! After we dive into the Word, we’ll dive into 13 waterslides, 8 pools, a lazy river, and splash zone! Please meet at 5:30 pm at PUMC on...
Read MoreHis Love Makes no Sense!
Members of our BLAST Youth group recently returned from a week at Malaga Camp. The theme of the week was God’s love. How can God send His Son to dies for us and continue to love us even when we keep on rejecting Him and breaking away to do our own thing? One of the people attending the camp wrote the following… “His love makes no sense.” I turned to the woman next to me (who later would become a new friend) and cried, “Why does Jesus love me so much? I don’t deserve...
Read More2017 Vacation Bible School Explores Our Maker’s Fun Factory! (6/26/17)
We are wonderfully and fearfully made. This year’s Vacation Bible School took us to the “Maker’s Fun Factory” to remind us that we are lovingly crafted by God, and to explore what that means in our lives.
Read MoreBLAST Announces Summer 2017 Schedule
Our Youth Group (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time) normally meets on Sunday and Tuesday nights. But- this is the summer! Things aren’t “normal” during the summer. But, BLAST isn’t going “off the air” during the summer. Here are some of the activities we’re planning: Sunday July 9, 2017 (9:30 AM) Campers attending Malaga Camp will be joining Pitman United Methodist Communities on this Sunday for a prayer service that will bless the campers...
Read MoreOur Fathers House Graduates Class of 2017! (5/25/17)
It’s always one of the highlights of the year…for the kids, for the parents, and for the church! The 35 Pre-Kindergarteners who comprise the Class of 2017 put on an awesome show during the graduation ceremony on May 25, 2017.
Read this post to see some inspiring pictures and to learn more about Our Father’s House.
