Chalk 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?
Camp Meeting Revival! (Camp Meeting, 8/27/18)
What is “Revival”? How does that play out in real life? Pastor Bret Walker inspired us with his music and his powerful insight into how we can re-connect with God. This service (8/26/18) closed out the 2018 Pitman Camp Meeting season.
Read MoreSunday School to Kick Off Season with a Luau! (9/16/18)
Fall has arrived. That means cooler weather, back to school, and- a new season of our Sunday School. We’re planning to get the ’18-’19 year cooking by holding a Rally Day Luau on Sunday, September 16 from 9:30 -10:30 AM. Join us for moving-up grade levels and kicking off the year. There will be games, a waterslide (bring your bathing suit!!), and a bounce house.
Read More2018 Lay Leadership Academy on Track (10/6/18)
The annual Laity Leadership “Academy”, a one day workshop, will be held on Saturday 10/6/18. You can pick one workshop from the five “tracks” that are available and learn tools and skills that will help you strengthen our church. The deadline for registration is 9/7/18.
Read MoreGod Will Provide! (Camp Meeting, 8/19/18)
You need a close parking spot. You need a new car. You could really use a winning lottery ticket!
The Bible says that God will provide all of our needs. What’s that really mean? Pastor John Inverso (First UMC Glassboro), took a look at this question during his message at the 8/19/18 Camp Meeting.
Crossing the Commitment Line (Camp Meeting, 8/12/18)
Richwood UMC hosted the 8/12/18 Pitman Camp Meeting. Rev. Steve Herman challenged us with his sermon and Sanctified inspired us with their music. Are you ready to commit to God, or are your toes wiggling just short of the line?
Read MoreOur Beautiful Savior is Willing And Able (Camp Meeting, 8/5/18)
Oh the beauty of this Man Jesus! During his 8/5/18 Camp Meeting message, Jeff Crispin challenged us to go deeper than the snapshots of beautiful experiences. We need to trace it all beck to Jesus!
Read MoreSummer Blood Drive (8/10/18)
PUMC will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday August 10 (2-7PM). Appointments aren’t required, but they’re recommended. For more info (or to schedule an appointment), open this post…
Read MoreSpiritual Viruses (Camp Meeting, 7/29/18)
During the Pitman Camp Meeting service on Sunday 7/29/18, the One Way Express inspired us with their blend of Christian Blue Grass, and then Rev. Bill Wilson challenged us to guard against the “Spiritual Viruses” that we are prone to catch.
Read MoreRevive Us Again! (Camp Meeting 7/22/18)
Is today’s Church ready for revival? Rev. Sherry Zapolla spoke at the 7/23/18 Camp Meeting and answered that question with a “No!” Through music and message, she challenged us to pray for revival and to be instruments of change.
Read MoreJesus Rescues During our 2018 Vacation Bible School! (6/25/18)
Our 2018 Vacation Bible School was entitled “Shipwrecked!” When we go through rough times, Jesus is always there to bail us out. During this special week in July of 2018, we all learned that Jesus Rescues!
Read MoreNo One Escapes the Cross… Do They? (Camp Meeting 7/15/18)
Rev. Jim Hughes, returning again this year as a guest speaker at the Pitman Camp Meeting, appeared as Thomas. Thomas was a man who desperately wanted to return to his first love. But he saw Jesus die on the cross; and nobody escapes from the cross… Do they???
Read MoreCoins with God’s Image (Camp Meeting, 7/8/18)
Jesus’ response to the trap was brilliant:”Whose image is on that coin? Then give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but give to God what belongs to God.” It blew His questioners away.
The sermon at the 7/8/18 Camp Meeting turned that question towards us: What “coins” are you carrying?
PUMC Citizens Have a Blast at Citizen’s Bank Park! (6/30/18)
In what has become an annual part of our summer experience, of group of 30 PUMC’ers spent the evening together watching the Phillies game.
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn from the Sneetches? (Camp Meeting, 7/1/18)
PUMC was the host church for the Pitman Camp Meeting on Sunday July 1; Our choir provided the special music, and Pastor Jim preached the message. In light of current events, how does God view diversity and unity? What can we learn from Dr. Susses’ story about The Sneetches?
Read MoreFruitful Opening for 2018 Pitman Camp Meeting (6/24/18)
The 148th annual Pitman Camp Meeting opened its summer series on Sunday June 24. Rev. Gary Turk was the first speaker of the summer, and he left us with a challenge to constantly re-connect with the true Vine.
Read MoreChurches Fill the Gaps during Summer Vacation! (6/20/18- )
It’s Summer! The kids are out of school… and school lunches have stopped for the summer.
The churches of Pitman are helping to fill the gap by distributing lunch boxes to children throughout the summer. We are also offering hygiene products that aren’t covered by food stamps.
Greater NJ Conference Embraces Miracles Everywhere (5/22/18)
The 2018 Greater NJ Annual Conference approved a host of significant legislation, including a new Strategic Plan. As we recognized retirees and past achievements, we looked forward with a new vision to meet the real-life challenges that God is calling us to. Miracles Everywhere!
Read MorePitman Camp Meeting Celebrates 2018 Season (6/24 – 8/26)
For nearly 150 years, the summer season ushers in the Pitman Camp Meeting. On each Sunday evening throughout the summer, Christians will gather in the Pitman Grove Auditorium to sing, pray, and worship. The services begin at 7 PM, and the season runs from June 24 through August 26. All are welcome!
Read MorePre-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.
