Pastor’s Ponderings: Using ALL Your Strength (8/16/22)
We often struggle without reaching out to God or trusting Him for His empowerment. Imagine what we could do in life, in our churches, in our communities, and in the world if we relied upon God’s Holy Spirit, using “all of our strength”?
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.
Pastor’s Ponderings: Finding Clarity during Foggy Moments (8/9/22)
Have you ever gone through stretches in life where you felt confused or lost? Did your faith wane? Did you doubt God’s presence? In this post, Pastor Jim looks at those “foggy moments” in life.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Empowered to Forgive (8/6/22)
Years after being imprisoned in a Nazi Concentration Camp, a former guard approached Cori ten Boom and asked for forgiveness. Forgive someone who was part of an effort which killed over 6 million innocent people? Could you forgive him? God can…
read moreMissouri Dogs Go Into Pawstoral Care! (5/25/22)
A Missouri couple is working “outside the box” by using dogs in their visitation ministry. Ranger and Olin, two Newfoundland dogs, break the ice and warm the atmosphere. This story was recently reported in the United Methodist News Service.
read moreHot Dog- No Strings Attached! (7/18/22)
“Nothing in life is free”… or is there? A church in Georgia is giving away hot dogs to passers-by in order to demonstrate that God’s love has no strings attached.
read moreMethodists Help Washed Up Laundromat Customers (7/26/22)
A recent article described a ministry of a United Methodist church in Georgia which is ministering to people in a local laundromat. The ministry team visits the laundromat to supply patrons with coins and detergent, and in the process gives them a taste of God’s love.
read moreUnited 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 morePastor’s Ponderings: Who Are We Thankful For? (7/9/22)
God has given us life and He continues to give us everything that we need. How thankful are we?
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.
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