Acolyte Ministry Training (9/20/16)
Worship is nothing but a jumble of notes and words unless the Holy Spirit is there. In Matt 18:20, Jesus said: “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Acolytes help us recognize and celebrate God’s presence among us during our services of worship. The symbolic lighting of the altar candles ushers in the spirit of worship. And at the end of the service, the “unlighting” of the candles and removing of the flame reminds us that...
Read MoreFall 2016 Small Groups are Set to Kick Off!
Over the years, Pitman United Methodist Church has offered to its congregation small groups that based their existence on building relationships with one another and with God. Some groups lasted several years, and some ended after their courses of study were completed. Small groups are part of God’s plan for spiritual maturity! “Two are better than one…. If they fall, one will lift up the other…” Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”...
Read MoreYouth Set to “Lighten Up” in September (Sept. 2016)
Youth Director Kate Dilks recently announced the September 2016 Schedule for BLAST (our Youth Group). The focus this month (and beyond!) will be John 8:12… When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” NIV Our goal at BLAST this year is to be a light to each other, to our church, and to our community, just as Jesus is our light and beacon of hope. Here are...
Read MoreSpecial 10:15 Service will Remember 9-11 (9/11/16)
Can it be that it’s been 15 years already? Most of us remember that fateful day when two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, a third crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth into a field outside of Shanksville, PA. This anniversary isn’t anything to celebrate, but it is something to reflect upon. And so on Sunday September 11, we will hold a single worship service at 10:15. Sunday School (all classes) will NOT be held this week. However, nursery will be available....
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 MorePitman Camp Meeting Begins 2016 Summer Schedule (6/26/16 – 8/28/16)
For 146 years, Christians have gathered in the “Pitman Grove” to hear the word of God and to worship our Creator and Savior. This year’s season of the Pitman Camp Meeting is already underway and will continue throughout the summer on Sunday evenings. The services are held at 7:30 p.m. in the William (Bud) Moore Auditorium located in the center of the Grove area, and are lead by various pastors and music teams from the Methodist Churches in the area. Here’s the schedule…
Read MoreYouth Explode into Summer!
Our Youth Group (BLAST (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time) announced several activities highlighting their summer schedule. Here’s a heads up of what’s happening in the next couple of months…
Read MorePurple Potty Makes the Rounds for Malaga Camp!
Summer is a great time, and all of us look forward to the change of pace and vacations. Our Youth Group (BLAST) is especially looking forward to some special times at the Malaga Camp this summer. The “problem” is that these camps are kind of expensive.
Not being one to sit around without flushing out the problem, BLAST is raising scholarship money by working as plumbers!
Greater NJ Annual Conference Set to… Conference (5/22/16)
We United Methodists operate in an environment of what we call The Connection; we’re not alone. Together with other United Methodists we can pole our resources and accomplish much more for the building of God’s Kingdom than we could on our own. Pitman United Methodist Church is a member of…. the Delaware Bay District… which is a member of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference… which is part of the Northeastern Jurisdiction… which is part of the global...
Read MorePUMC Enters a Construction Zone!
Roads are great… we use them all the time! But that’s part of the problem. After years of rain, ice, snow, salt, and plowing, roads wear out. They get pot holes. The sidewalks become… unwalkable. Unfortunately, that also applies to the roads surrounding our church. Our church building is located on the corner of Lambs Road (county road 635) and Broadway (County road 553A), and both roads are now undergoing serious work. The Plan… Broadway and Lambs are county...
Read MoreElderberries to Let Their Hair Down! (10/19/16)
On Wednesday October 19, the Elderberries (our Seniors group) will travel to the Sight and Sound Theater (in Strasburgh, PA) to witness the production of “Samson.” Yes, that’s currently a long time off, but reservations are needed by June 15. A deposit of $50 will secure your spot. The total price will be $95; that includes a bus, the tickets, and a huge dinner afterwards at Hershey Farms. We have purchased 55 tickets… first come first served. Anyone interested...
Read MoreLearn how to Reach Out this Summer (7/6/16 – 8/17/16)
In Hebrews, Paul (or whoever “the writer” is), commanded us to: “…run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ” To be able to “run with perseverance” we need to train. A runner trains his body through appropriate physical activity. But for Christians to run the race we need Spiritual Training. That comes mainly from the Bible, but it also comes from our fellowship with other Christians. We learn from each other and from each others...
Read MoreMen’s Fellowship to Gather around the Kingdom (5/14/16)
The Men’s Fellowship will gather on the morning of Saturday May 14. We’ll hold our usual gathering (this is NOT a “meeting”!) from 7:30 until 9:00 AM in the Potter’s Hand room. The Potter’s Hand Room is located behind the sanctuary on the balcony level. We’ll enjoy some coffee, goodies, and conversation. Then we’ll look into the Word. Our guest speaker will be Ben King. Ben is a high school history teacher by profession, but he is also...
Read MorePUMC Promotes Peace With Justice Sunday (5/22/16)
Our church in ‘lil ‘ole Pitman can use the Connection of the United Methodist church to help people across the world! One of the opportunities to make a global difference will come to us on Sunday May 22. This week has been designated by the United Methodist Church as “Peace with Justice” Sunday. On this day, Methodists world wide will take up a special offering to fund grassroots efforts that help make the world a more compassionate place to live. Peace...
Read MoreYoung Adults Lifting Hands Together (5/27/16)
The Young Adults Ministry will meet on Friday May 27 for a time of prayer in the Potter’s Hand Room. This room is located behind the sanctuary on the balcony level. We’ll get together from 7-9 PM. Together, we’ll work through different stations offering up prayers of confession, forgiveness, renewal, gratitude, and petition. We will conclude the evening with refreshments and conversation. Being a Young Adult has its own set of challenges. Join with us and...
Read MoreChoices of the Heart Baby Bottles Give Options (5/8 – 6/19)
Abortion is never a welcome option. Between Mothers Day and Fathers Day we’ll have the opportunity to help families make different choices. On Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day), Choices of the Heart bottles will be distributed. Use these bottles during the time between Mother’s Day and Fathers Day (June 19) to save your change and to make a useful donation to Choices of the Heart. Your change can change a life! For twenty years, the mission of Choices of the Heart has been to...
Read MoreWomen’s Loaf Cake Sale! (5/8/16)
The United Methodist Women are going to help us celebrate Mother’s Day is a unique way- Cake!!! Between the 9:30 and 11:00 services on Sunday May 8 (Mother’s Day), the UMW will host a loaf cake sale. Stop by the table in the Narthex and pick up some goodies; there will be a variety of special treats. The homemade Loaf Cakes… all baked with love and ready to share… will cost $8.00 each. + + + + + + + + + For more info about our United...
Read MoreYouth Getting Ready for a BLAST in May! (May 2016)
Our Youth Group, Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time has planned an awesome schedule of fellowship, fun, and service for the month of May. Here’s a taste of what’s happening… Sunday, May 1 We’ll visit our friends at the Elmer UMC and watch their Spring youth musical, Once Upon A Time Shop. We’ll meet at our church 6:00 PM and return around 8:45 PM. Friday-Saturday, May 6-7 This is the weekend of the 30 Hour Famine! It will kick off at our church on...
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 More30 Hour Famine: Youth to Save Starving Kids by Fasting! (5/6/16 – 5/7/16)
Youth- sometimes our Youth Group (BLAST- Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time) occupies themselves by spreading gop and goo. Sometimes they go on roller coasters or climb rocks. But sometimes they have a blast with a fast. A BLAST… by not eating??? Teenagers??? Yep! BLAST also has a blast by helping others. Last year we served breakfast at a homeless shelter, raised over a ton (literally) of food for the Pitman Food Pantry, and participated in many other ministries to help us learn more...
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