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.
Vanderhoofs Extend Their Kingdom Legacy (4/15/18)
Missionaries Jim and Alice Vanderhoof visited PUMC in April 2018 to share in our worship service. Besides giving updates about their ministry, they inspired us to write our own stories by developing a legacy of relationships.
Read MoreThe 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…
Missionaries Jim & Alice Vanderhoof to Visit PUMC! (4/15/18)
PUMC has always supported global missionaries, and we’ve built up a relationship with many of them over the years. One of these missionary couple is the Vanderhoofs. Jim and Alice have been serving in Kenya since 1984 and have visited PUMC many times. We’ll have a chance to catch up with them on Sunday April 15 (both services). Jim and Alice will report on what they’ve been doing and to witness to what the Lord has been doing through them. After serving on the mission...
Read MorePUMC and Neighbors Hunt Easter Eggs! (3/31/18)
Over 500 people came to PUMC on Saturday 3/31/18 and helped us pick up over 8000 eggs. Our ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt was an awesome experience.
Read MoreBoy Scouts Serving up a Spaghetti Dinner (4/7/18)
Boy Scout Troop 55, is holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday April 7. Just show up anytime between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM for a great “sit-down” dinner in our Fellowship Hall. Advance tickets are NOT needed! Just bring your appetite and pay at the door. Details: Saturday April 7 4:00 – 7:00 PM Adults: $10.00 Children & Seniors: $8.00 (smaller portion…) PUMC not only provides Troop 55 with a place to hold dinners and to meet, but we also sponsor...
Read MoreDaffodils and Diapers Help Sick and Needy (3/25/18)
The day was Palm Sunday; a special sabbath for celebrating the arrival of our King and Savior into Jerusalem. But like any other opportunity when we gather, it was also a time to reach out and help the needy. Palm Branches helped us worship, but Daffodils and Diapers helped us to help others. Daffodils Each year at this time, we sell pots of daffodils. These yellow flowers do more than to just brighten up our springtime homes; the proceeds go to the the American Cancer society to...
Read MoreChoirs Present Love on Palm Sunday! (3/25/18)
On Palm Sunday (March 11, 2018) the choirs presented a musical cantata entitled “Here is Love.” When Jesus willingly entered Jerusalem to present Himself as our sacrifice for sin, on that first Palm Sunday, God’s love was on display in a way that it had never been seen before.
Read MoreRemembering Missionary John Enright (12/26/17)
Long time PUMC’ers probably remember supporting Ken and Loraine Enright during the 1980s (and beyond). The Enrights were missionaries in Africa, using their airplanes to bring medicine and the Gospel to remote areas in Zaire and the other African countries they ministered to over the years. Ken and Loraine have both passed away, but their son John took up the mantel. Unfortunately, we recently lost John when he was killed in an automobile accident on the day after Christmas (2017). His...
Read MoreArea Worship Teams Join in Concert for La Palmilla (3/11/18)
On Sunday March 11, 2018 , we hosted a “Praise Band Concert.” The concert gave us a chance to worship in music, to fellowship, and to support our sister church in La Palmilla, Mexico.
Read MoreRegional Day of Learning Visits PUMC (2/11/18)
The Southern Region Day of Learning was held at our church on Sunday 2/11/18. About 200 people from Cape May to Haddonfield participated in the worship, workshops, and pizza.
Read MoreWhat is UMCOR Sunday? (3/11/18)
Throughout the year, we’ll hear how UMCOR uses 100% of our gifts for disaster relief. Nothing is spent on overhead. But once a year, there is a special offering to fund that overhead so that UMCOR can do its work the rest of the year. March 11, 2018 is UMCOR Sunday.
Read MoreFrozen Thaws Up During Movie & Pizza Night! (2/17/18)
Valentine’s Day is here and we’re in the middle of the Winter Season. It’s a great time for some warm pizza and a great family movie. On Saturday February 17 at 6:00 PM we’ll hold our monthly “Free Movie & Pizza Night.” This month’s movie is “Frozen”, the 2013 Disney animation inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Snow Queen.” All are welcome! Invite some friends, bring the family, and enjoy an evening of...
Read MorePUMC Participates in Pitman Volunteer Fair (1/27/18)
One of the traditional ways of celebrating Martin Luther King Day is to give yourself in service to the community. Our own community of Pitman and our own community of Pitman United Methodist Church cannot be the community of love and support that it is without “volunteers”; people giving of themselves for the better good. This year (on January 27, 2018) our town held a “Volunteer Fair” in our Borough Hall. A wide variety of organizations participated by telling...
Read MorePUMC 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 MoreWhat is Africa University?
The United Methodist Church is a connectional church; local churches pull together and share resources to do things that are way too big for a single church to undertake. How about ending malaria? How about reducing malnutrition by offering masters degree education in agriculture? How about spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the continent of Africa? Huge tasks! But the United Methodist church is doing them. Through what we call our “Shared Ministries”, the United...
Read MoreThe Candy Man Comes to Movie and Pizza Night (1/20/18)
On Saturday January 20 at 6:00 PM we’ll hold our monthly “Free Movie & Pizza Night.” This month, we’re bringing in “The Candy Man” and serving up “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” No charge, no reservations; just come out at 6PM and enjoy the evening. All are welcome.
Read MoreWomen Selling Chili to Warm Things Up (1/7/17)
The United Methodist Women are having a chili sale on Sunday, January 7. The cost is $9.00 per quart. Orders must be in by Sunday January 1, and the chili will be available after either service on January 7.
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