Trunks Open Wide for Sweet Treats! (10/23/21)
Last year, the pandemic forced us to hold our annual “Trunk or Treat” as a drive through event. But this year, you can get out of your car, mingle with the community, and enjoy the decorations on foot! Here are the details for our 2021 Trunk or Treat: 2021 Trunk or Treat WHO: Anyone!!! WHAT: Lots of decorated trunks and candy WHEN: Saturday 10/23/21 TIMES: 4:00 – 6:00 PM COST: Absolutely free!!! To get a feel for the PUMC version of “Trunk or Treat”, here’s what we did last year: Trunk...
read moreWorld Communion Sunday Bridges Communities (10/3/21)
On Sunday October 3 we will observe World Communion Sunday. Christians from all over the globe will unite around the Lord’s Supper on this special Sunday.
read moreCROP Walks to Fight Hunger (10/17/21)
The Pitman / Glassboro CROP walk is making a full return this year! The annual Walk to raise funds to fight hunger world-wide and at home will be held at Glassboro’s New Street Park.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Celebrating Teachers
As we return to school, small groups and Sunday School, we should always remember our teachers and be thankful for those who give of their time, talent, and energy to help us learn.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: What’s it Mean to “Bear Fruit”?
In this excerpt from “Cultivating Fruitfulness,” Bishop Schnase reminds us that purpose and life come when the church turns outward to serve the community. When it turns inward, the church gets weaker and looses purpose.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Focusing on the Goal
An Olympian became distracted, lost his focus, and lost the race. Are we on target, focused on the bull’s eye? Or do we squander what God has given us and settle for fourth place? May we have such a level of commitment that we will not be distracted until we reach the goals God has set before us.
read moreMethodists Respond to Earthquake in Haiti (8/22/21)
A major earthquake recently struck the island nation of Haiti. United Methodists are responding by sending relief help, and that help is funded by a special offering which will be taken on Sunday 8/22/21.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Running the Race with Perseverance
American athlete James Connolly dreamed of competing in the Triple Jump on the world stage. When the Olympics returned in 1896, he quit college and sailed for Athens. His persistence paid off; He won the first place prize. Victory is assured, but we are called to “run the race with perseverance” until the prize is won.
read morePUMC & Hobos to Celebrate Pitman’s Heritage (8/7/21)
The Pitman Hobo Band and the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting are both celebrating anniversaries this year. A historical exhibit will be held during the day on August 6, and a special concert will follow in the evening. The PUMC choir will join the Hobo band in this concert
read morePUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (8/6/21)
There is currently a severe blood shortage, and the American Red Cross is busy conducting blood donation drives. One of those donation clinics is coming to PUMC! The Red Cross will hold a donation clinic in our Fellowship Hall on Friday 8/6/21. Appointments are necessary.
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