Pastors Ponderings: A Divine Love Song
Pastor Jim submitted the following on April 5, 2017… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: 1 John 4:7 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God” (NASB). PLEASE READ: Hebrews 6:1-2 “Let us stop going over the same old ground again and again, always teaching those first lessons about Christ. Let us go on instead to other things and become mature in our understanding, as strong Christians ought to be” (TLB). In reflecting upon the cross in...
read morePUMC Hosting an Emmaus Encounter (5/11/17)
For the past 20+ years, PUMC members have been blessed by attending a weekend retreat known as the Walk to Emmaus. Unfortunately, because of the rigors of the “rustic” accommodations, many seniors have been unable to even consider going on a weekend.
But now there’s an opportunity to experience Emmaus at our church! This Face to Face models the Walk to Emmaus, but it is presented in our church over four seperate days (no overnight stays!).
Say a Nehemiah 2:4 Prayer!
Things are going along pretty well, then all of a sudden life throws you a curve and the steam of anger or fear starts to build. Or, all of a sudden you’re in a dire situation where you need to make a quick decision. What do you do?
Follow the example of Nehemiah and say a quick “Nehemiah 2:4 Prayer”!
Breakfast and Yard Sale will Help La Pamilla Church! (4/29/17)
On Saturday April 29, our Fellowship will once again be buzzing with activity to support our mission efforts for a church in La Palmilla Mexico. We have held these breakfasts and yard sales twice a year for many years, but we are now very close to the point where our friends in La Palmilla will finally be able to dedicate their new sanctuary! Breakfast Buffet (8-11AM)… We’ll throw one of our “Famous” Breakfast Buffets from 8:00 AM to 11:00AM. Come out and enjoy our usual menu of French Toast casserole, Eggs,...
read morePastors Ponderings: Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
No Easter Sunday at PUMC would be complete without singing the hymn Christ the Lord is Risen Today. In this article (and in the corresponding podcast on the UMC website), Dr. Paul Chilcote guides us through this hymn’s verses and shows us how to take the Risen Christ into the other 364 days of the year.
read morePUMC Prepares Events for Easter! (4/16/17)
Easter! Resurrection Day!!! It’s likely the most joyous day on the Christian calendar. We have eternal life because Christ rose from the dead. The empty tomb deserves a lot of celebration. And like any other year, we’re not letting Easter slip by unoticed. We’ve planned a host of events for all ages to observe this special day and the special week that leads into it. Starting with Palm Sunday (April 9) and concluding with Easter Sunday (April 16), here are the opportunities we have to help us re-focus on our...
read moreGod’s Gonna Trouble the Water on Palm Sunday! (4/9/17)
Both services on Palm Sunday will be led by our choirs, and their message will begin with the announcement that “God is gonna trouble the Water.” The services will feature a cantata called “A Journey to Hope.” So how can “trouble the water” be a picture of hope??? The Bible relates several accounts of where water was “troubled” to give hope and healing to those who had faith. Water can be many things. Water can represent nourishment, or refreshment, or cleansing. Sometimes it represents...
read moreWhat Should We Pray For???
We hear a lot about prayer. Prayer is a big part of developing a relationship with God… it’s a huge part of being a Christian. But what do we pray for? Can we “bother” God with trivial requests like asking for a good parking spot? What about praying for someone’s health; maybe it’s God’s will that this person not get well. Should we pray anyway? Can we pray for ourselves? What can we pray for??? Some of these are difficult questions, and we could go on and on with theories about what we should...
read morePastors Ponderings: Dump it all In!
Pastor Jim submitted the following thoughts on 3/20/17 regarding our commitment. Do we trust God enough to follow His instructions to give our all? Or do we hold back and keep some for ourselves just in case God doesn’t come through? Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Isaiah 58:11 & 13a… “The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail…. If you keep your feet from breaking the...
read moreOur Father’s House Book Fair is Coming! (4/3/17)
Our Father’s House Preschool will host our Spring Scholastic Book Fair in April. Here are the days and hours where you can visit and pick out some great books: Monday, April 3 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday April 4 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM AND 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 5 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday, April 6 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM The fair will be held upstairs in the Gathering Room of the Pitman United Methodist Church. This fair is a Buy One Book and Get One Free!! Please plan to stop...
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