Tuesday Bible Study Returns- Praying through the Psalms (1/24/23)
Pastor Jim holds an online Bible Study (most) every Tuesday at 1:30. Beginning in January 2023 we’re studying the book of Psalms and gaining insight into prayer.
Read MoreWinter Blood Drive Coming to PUMC (1/27/23)
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in our Fellowship Hall to help fill the ongoing needs for blood. Your donation could help to save a life this winter.
Read MoreCovid Vaccination Clinic Returns! (1/9/23)
One of the blessings given to our church is our building. We have a large Fellowship Hall (“gym”) which can be used by the community. By sharing our facility with outside organizations, we partner in the efforts to improve the lives of all people. As agents of Christ in our community, strengthening families and improving the Mental Health and Physical Health of all people is part of our church’s goal. In the past we have hosted the Gloucester County’s Flue shot...
Read More2022 Cantata to Give a Touch of The Messiah (12/18/22)
Our annual Candlelight Christmas cantata will be held on Sunday December 18, 2022. It will start at 4:15 PM. This year, we’ll continue the “every five year” tradition” and present Handle’s Messiah. The production won’t be as large as it was in 2017, but the Touch from Our Messiah-Savior will be as powerful as ever.
Read MorePoinsettias Bring Holiday Warmth! (12/14/22)
We’re taking orders for the Poinsettias which will adorn the front of the sanctuary. Orders must be received in the church office by 12/14/22. Open this post for details. Poinsettias remind us of the miraculous way in which God turns our simple gifts into powerful objects of beauty.
Read More2022 Advent Schedule Brings us Home (12/2022)
Advent 2022 will be a time to celebrate “Home”- a chance to come “home” to a closer relationship with our Creator-God. Infused with tradition, this season’s events will warm, inspire, and give all of us opportunities to share God’s love with a needy world.
Read MorePUMC Hosts COVID Vaccination Clinic (11/30/22)
In partnership with Rowan University, PUMC will host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday 11/30/22. This is a convenient chance to catch up on your boosters. No reservations are needed.
Read MoreNate Steury Returns to PUMC! (11/6/22)
Rev. Nate Steury, a missionary from Zambia, will return to PUMC on Sunday 11/6/22 to update us on the work of the Kafakumba Transformational Outreach and to inspire us with his witness.
Read More2022 Christmas Marketplace Ready to Open (11/12/22)
The annual Christmas Marketplace is coming! Craft and deli items will be sold to benefit our missions projects. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy each other’s creativity, company, to get some Christmas gifts, AND to help spread God’s love across the world.
Read MoreTrunk or Treat 2022 is Ready to Open! (10/29/22)
We’re ready for big celebrations: Halloween and All Saints Day! The Annual PUMC Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday 10/29/22 between 6:30-8:30 PM in our parking lot (rain or shine).
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child is Coming! (11/6/22)
One of our annual mission traditions is the collection of shoeboxes full of goodies for kids. The boxes are donated to the Operation Christmas Child program which distributes the gifts to needy families around the globe. It’s not too early to begin planning for this year’s Operation Christmas Child. This post gives some ideas.
Read MoreCROP to Step Off Against Hunger (10/16/22)
The 2022 CROP Walk will be held on Sunday October 16. In 2021 we rebounded from the 2020 COVID limitations and held a walk, and the 2022 Walk will be back to “normal.”
Read MorePitman Churches to “Bless Backpacks” (8/29/22)
As the new school year begins, the churches of Pitman will gather on the lawn of the First Baptist Church to pray for the upcoming school year.
Read MoreUnited Methodists Help Kentucky Flood Victims (8/14/22)
A devastating flash flood tore through Southeastern Kentucky (and other areas) on July 28-29 2022. Spurred by God’s love, United Methodists (and others) respond to provide relief with housing, clothing, and food and water.
PUMC will support these efforts by taking special offerings during our 10:15 AM Sunday service. These offerings for Kentucky will be held on 8/14/22 and 8/21/22.
United Methodists to Provide Relief after Attack in Ethiopia (7/31/22)
Thousands of people are caught in the crossfire of a conflict between separatists and the Ethiopian government. During an attack last month, 37 people were killed. PUMC will hold a special offering on Sunday July 31 to support relief efforts.
Read MorePUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (7/14/22)
Once again, the PUMC community will have a chance to donate much needed blood during the American Red Cross’ summer blood drive. It will be held on Thursday July 14 in our Fellowship Hall. Open this post for more info and on how to register.
Read MoreLessons from the Life of Joseph (Summer 2022)
During the summer of 2022, Pastor Jim will preach a series of messages about Joseph. What can we learn from the twists and turns experienced by the Old Testament character?
Read MorePitman Camp Meeting Re-Opens for New Season! (July 2022)
After a 2-year absence, the Pitman Camp Meeting has returned! The abbreviated 2022 season will be held on Sunday evenings at 7:30 during the four weeks of July.
Read MoreMonumental Vacation Bible School Celebrates God’s Greatness! (6/27/22)
God’s Love and Power are “Monumental!” In this year’s Vacation Bible School we plan to take our eyes off of the computer screen and instead to look up and see how big God is. VBS will be held between June 27 through July 1. Open this post for details and registration info.
Read MoreRed Cross to Hold Blood Drive at PUMC (5/2/22)
The PUMC community will have a chance to donate much needed blood during the American Red Cross’ blood drive. It will be held on Monday May 2, 2022 in our Fellowship Hall. Open this post for more info and on how to register.
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