New 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...
Read MoreOne Great Hour of Sharing Funds UMCOR (3/30/14)
You’ve probably heard of UMCOR. When terrible things happen in the world like floods and earthquakes, the United Methodist Committee on Relief moves in. UMCOR is the arm of our church that reaches out to people in distress. And, it’s fully funded by the United Methodist Church. Any donations we give towards a particular UMCOR project go directly to that project. 100%. There are no overhead costs. So how are the costs “of doing business” covered? When a disaster...
Read MoreMen’s Breakfast Buffets Returning! (4/26/14)
The United Methodist Men’s Fellowship group will hold one of our “famous” Saturday morning breakfast buffets on Saturday April 26, from 8-11AM. Proceeds from this breakfast will go to support our friends in LaPamilla, Mexico who are building their church. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (3-12) and free for 2 and under. The menu usually includes pancakes, sausages, Egg casserole, Tater Tots, and… our famous French Toast Casserole. And just to balance...
Read MoreSunday School Easter Breakfast (4/20/14)
On Easter Sunday, we will have a Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School Hour. This will be for all of the Sunday School classes. There will be food, games, music, and lots of fun and fellowship as the PUMC Sunday School celebrates the Resurrection. The breakfast is organized by our Sunday School Ministry. To Learn more about Sunday School at PUMC, Click Here.
Read MorePUMC to Visit the Phillies (5/17/14)
The weather outside might still be frightening, but Spring is around the corner! In fact, the popping of baseballs hitting gloves is already livening things up in Florida. For the past several years, we have enjoyed the company of our church friends at a Phillies game. Plans are already in place for this year’s game; our PUMC Phillis group outing this year is scheduled for Saturday May 17. The game will be against the Cincinnati Reds, and it will start at 7:00PM. And… there...
Read MoreYouth Schedule for April 2014 (3/11/14)
Pastor Kee recently announced the April schedule for BLAST and our confirmation class: Sunday April 6 Youth Council @ 4PM Confirmation Class @ 4:30PM BLAST @6PM April 11-12 Confirmation Class Retreat Sunday April 13 (Palm Sunday) BLAST @ 6 pm Gary Salmon will give a presentation on one of our outreach ministries, Family Promise. Saturday April 19 Easter Egg Hunt (11:00AM – 1:00 PM) Sunday April 20 (Easter) No Confirmation Class No BLAST Thursday April 23 – Sunday April 27...
Read MoreYouth Schedule for March 2014 (2/25/14)
Our Youth are going to be busy this month. Pastor Kee recently announced the schedule for BLAST and our confirmation class: March 1st District Day of Learning (Volunteers need to come by 11:30 am and stay to 2 pm.) March 2nd Youth Council @ 4 pm Confirmation Class @ 4:30 pm BLAST @ 6 pm (Time with Scott Rambo) March 9th Confirmation Class @ 4:30 pm BLAST @ 6 pm Bible Reading: Mark 9 March 16th Confirmation Class @ 4:30 pm BLAST @ 6 pm Bible Reading: Mark 16 March 23rd Confirmation Class @...
Read MoreRev. Nichols Appointed to FUMC Moorestown (6/30/14)
Delaware Bay District The Rev. Richard W. Nichols District Superintendent PO Box 125, 149 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ 08098 Tel: 856-624-4468 – Fax: 856-624-4463- Email: delawarebay@gnjumc.org Rev. Richard Nichols March 4, 2014 Friends, This past Saturday, over 200 persons gathered at the Pitman United Methodist Church for the District Day of Learning. What a wonderful day of worship, learning, and fellowship. My deepest appreciation...
Read MoreUnited Methodist Men’s Retreat (3/14/14)
Join us for our annual retreat! Our 13th annual retreat is quickly approaching. Here are the details… Date… Our retreat will be held on Friday March 14, Saturday March 15, and Sunday March 16. The general schedule is as follows: Friday evening- Arrive in Quarryville, PA. Depending on work schedules, we usually arrive at different times somewhere between 4 – 9 PM. If you’re interested, hungry, and early enough, plan on joining us for dinner at the Quarryville Family...
Read MoreOur Father’s House to “Feed Jesus” during March (3/1/14)
n each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) is featuring a verse from the Bible and then putting that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during March…This month’s verse is Matthew 25:35… “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” NIV ...
Read MoreScott Rambo to Meet with Youth (3/2/14)
Scott Rambo, a missionary to Uganda, will be visiting our BLAST youth group during our meeting on Sunday March 2. Scott will share his mission experience. It is a great privilege for us to know and have a connection with faithful missionaries in the world. The BLAST hour begins at 6PM on Sunday, March 2. Scott met with the United Methodist Men back in December and gave a great message about telling the story of Jesus. Click Here to learn more about that...
Read MoreDaffodil Days (3/23/14)
We will offer the ability of purchasing pots of daffodils. The proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. These “Mini Daffodil Pots” will cost $10.00. You may order your daffodils by placing your order form in the offering plate with check or money or by dropping off your order form in the church office forms are available on Sundays as bulletin inserts). The last day to order is March 9th. Flowers can be picked up after church on Sunday March...
Read MoreBoy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner (3/29/14)
Troup 55 will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday March 29 from 4-7PM. The cost is $9.00 Adults $7.00 Children and Seniors (smaller portions)
Read MoreEarly Bird Tuesday Study (2/23/14)
Pastor Glenn has begun a new study for the “Early Bird” Tuesday series class (5-6PM). We are now studying the book of Romans. This is the letter from Paul that changed the world and gives us direct guidelines on how to live our lives as Christians and why we should believe that Jesus the Christ is our Lord and Savior. This DVD and Bible study will take 12 weeks to complete. The study begins at 5PM and ends at 6PM (in time for the dinner!). The class is open to any adult. Join us...
Read MoreMeans of Grace Webinar (2/27/14)
The church’s Global Board of Discipleship recently sent out an email announcing a new Webinar which will occur on Thursday Feb. 27 (from 8-9PM our time). You do have to register in advance, but it’s free and you don’t have to attend the Webinar (or sit through the whole thing). You log in on Thursday night and listen to the presentation while exchanging comments with people from all over the country. It’s a great experience if you’ve never tried it (and...
Read MoreOur Fathers House Misison Project (3/1/14)
OFH to Give the Poor a Hand Up Now that we are finished collecting soup cans and making Valentines, we have decided to begin our March mission project. Our next project is very popular as we collect money to make purchases through Heifer International. Different classes will decide on their project. Some may be collecting money to purchase chicks, a pig, goats, tree seedlings, bunnies, bees, a llama, sheep, ducks, fish, a heifer, or a share of one. You will be hearing more about this...
Read MoreFaith that Matters Study (1/19/14)
In these opening months of 2014 before we enter the Lenten season, we have been taking a journey using the Scott Jones book: “The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that matters”. The journey takes place on two roads. First, we consider a topic from the book during the Sunday morning service. The sermon series applies elements of our faith journey in the light of scripture, and challenges us to deliberately use the grace and resources that God provides in order to grow more into His...
Read MoreMissionary Joy Phillips at Kountry Kitchen (3/8/14)
Joy Phillips Meet Joy Phillips and hear of her work with Mango Ministries in South Sudan. Join her for breakfast at the Kountry Kitchen on Rte 40 in Elmer, on Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 AM. Breakfast buffet is $7.75. Space is limited. Make reservations ASAP. E-mail joy.phillips@wgm.org; or call 765-618-0530.
Read MoreElderberries- Maderine Court Lunch (2/19/14)
Lunch at the Manderine Court The Elderberries will celebrate the Chinese New Year with lunch at the Mandarin Court on Wednesday, February 19th. Meet at the church at 11:30 AM or at the restaurant at noon. Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex.
Read MoreWorld Day of Prayer (3/7/14)
Community World Day of Prayer… Our church will host the annual World Day of Prayer program on Friday March 7 at 1:00PM. This ecumenical event is sponsored by several Pitman churches and is open to any one in the community. Please join us as the women of Egypt engage us in conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. John 4:1-42
Read More