Pastor’s Ponderings: Awaken to Grace (May 2026)
A question we must all ask ourselves every day: “What am I seeking above all else today?” Jesus told us to seek the Kingdom of God above all else; to look for God’s activity (grace) in our lives and to encourage others in that search.
When we look for other things instead, we’re missing out on the underserved gifts that God wants us to have.
Pastor’s Ponderings: What Now? (April 2026)
Now What? After all of the build up to Easter, what should we do to move forward now that Easter is over? In his April 2026 cover article for Steeple Notes, Pastor Mike gives us some ideas on how to handle the “Easter Letdown”.
read more2026 Vacation Bible School Explores God’s Nature! (6/22/26)
The word Nature conjures up images of mountains, sunsets, and flowers. The earth and everything God created is beautiful, but God Himself is beautiful too! During the week of 6/22/26, this year’s Vacation Bible School will take us to “Rainforest Falls” to learn more about God and who He is.
read more2026 Easter Egg Hunt (4/4/26)
For the 17th year, kids of all ages are invited to grace the PUMC grounds to search for hidden treasure…. the Easter Egg Hunt is on! It will be held on Saturday 4/4/26, starting at 11:00 AM. Just as we cradle broken eggs as we scoop them up, Jesus wants to heal our brokenness and hold us in His eternal love.
read morePUMC Responds to First Responders (4/21/26)
The church isn’t a building or organization; it is a family of people who are part of our community. The people of PUMC appreciate the First Responders who give so much of their time and talents to keep us safe. So we’re holding a free dinner to express our appreciation.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: God Is Able! (February 2026)
God can do more than we can ask for or even more than we can imagine. In the life of a Christian, God constantly works behind the scenes to heal, challenge, and guide. How can we better see and respond to God’s power that He’s displaying in our lives?
read moreLenten Devotional, 2026
Lent is a time to rededicate yourself to God and to prepare for the awesome power and grace that God demonstrated through Christ’s resurrection. The devotional booklet presented in this post will be helpful as we move through this season of Lent.
read moreAfternoon Worship Service Begins (1/11/25)
On Sunday 1/11/26, PUMC is starting a second worship service which will be held in the afternoon (4:00 PM). If you can’t attend the 10:15 Sunday Morning service, the 4:00 PM Sunday Afternoon service provides a second option.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Never Alone! (December, 2025)
Emmanuel- God With Us. This isn’t just a word that we hear in Christmas carols. It’s a fact that’s true throughout the year. In this church newsletter article for the December/January (25-26) issue of Steeple Notes , Pastor Mike reminds us of God’s continual presence.
read more2026 Men’s Retreat To Put on The Armor of God (2/20/26)
The 24th Annual Men’s Retreat is ready. Accommodations at the Black Rock Retreat Center have been booked, and the Men will gather on the weekend of Feb. 20-22, 2026. This year, we will be blessed to have Pastor Mike lead our sessions, and we will consider “The Armor of God.”
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