He Ain’t Here- He’s Done Gone! (4/10/16)
Early on Easter morning, some of the women reported that the tomb was empty. Jesus’ body wasn’t there. The disciples were confused and fearful, so two of them got out of town by walking to Emmaus. Jesus caught up with them along the way and their lives were changed forever. In his sermon, Pastor Jim invited us to walk along with these disciples and to “let Jesus jump into your arms.” Click the below “Play” button and scroll down to follow along (the recording is from the 11:00 service)… ...
read moreWho Are You Looking For? (4/3/16)
Last week was Easter! A mountaintop! But today we’re called to move on from the mountaintop and continue in our walk with Jesus. Click the below “Play” button and scroll down to follow along (the recording is from the 11:00 service)… The scripture was John 20:11-18, but the sermon focused on verse 15. Here’s the entire passage. Click the following Drop Down box to follow along. Pastor Jim read from The Living Bible, and the New International Version is shown below… John 20:11-18 11 Mary was...
read moreBLAST to Climb the Edge! (4/17/16)
On Sunday April 17 our Youth Group (BLAST) will visit Camp Edge for some serious activity… zip lining, rock climbing, and playing games on high and low ropes courses. We will meet at the church at 1:15 and return to the church somewhere around 5 PM. It will be fun, but safe. Much safer than what might have been implied by this post’s featured image… Camp Edge is located in Alloway, NJ. Their stated mission is to: “Encourage Christ centered living through adventure based activities, camping, nature studies,...
read morePastor’s Ponderings: You Owe Me
This devotional was sent by Pastor Jim on 2/25/15… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” As we journey through Lent one area we can focus upon is...
read moreMartha Serves up a Fresh Circle Opportunity! (4/15/16)
A new small group (circle) has been formed for women. It’s called the Martha Circle, and it will meet on the third Friday of each month at 7:00 PM. We will meet in the Potter’s Hand Room (which is located behind the sanctuary, on the balcony level). Any woman is welcome to attend. For more information, see Lori Johns or Kristen Russell Who is Martha??? Martha is mentioned in the Bible on three different occasions… Luke 10 Luke 10:38-42 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came...
read moreApril 1: National Atheist’s Day!
On April 1, 2016, the following message was posted on our signboard: APRIL 1: NATIONAL ATHEIST’S DAY! April First, like any other first day of the month, ushers in a new month. It demands that we turn the page on our calendar. But when that first day comes in the month of April, it takes on a special meaning: April Fools Day! Now, that’s not a religious holiday. We just wrapped up the season of Lent and celebrated the wonder of Easter. We celebrate these Holy Days because the Bible speaks about them. In fact, to say...
read moreA Rock ‘n Roll Resurrection! (3/27/16)
Christ our Lord is Risen Today! This is not only a historical event, but a reality that should shake our being on each and every breath we take. Pastor Jim’s Easter Sermon encouraged us to Experience the Resurrection; not just to commemorate it once a year. Click the below “Play” button and scroll down to follow along (the recording is from the 11:00 service)… The scripture was Matthew 28:1-10. Click the following Drop Down box to follow along. Pastor Jim read from The Living Bible, and the New International...
read moreExperience the Sonrise Every Day!
Just before Easter Sunday 2016, the following message was posted on our Church’s Signboard: Experience the Sonrise Every Day! Sunrise… If it’s a clear morning, we might be able to experience the Sun Rise, but the Son of God is risen every day! Have you ever seen a sunrise, or sunset, or rainbow, or some other view of God’s beautiful creation without “Experiencing” it? Can you see a sunrise and just walk away without noticing? Revelations like these usually make a lasting impact. You tell...
read moreHoly Week Events Prepare for Resurrection Day (3/20/16 – 3/27/16)
Easter Sunday is quickly approaching! In order to celebrate the resurrection, we need to experience everything that led up to that glorious morning. On Palm Sunday, March 20, we considered the beginning of this Holy Week when our Lord entered Jerusalem. Our choirs led us through a special worship where to journeyed from the palms, through the cross, and to the empty tomb. During this special week, PUMC is providing some special opportunities to prepare ourselves for the majesty of Easter Morning… Tuesday (3/22) Tuesday Night...
read morePUMC Planning some Fireworks with the Phillies! (7/2/16)
Attention Phillies baseball fans and fireworks fans! You are invited to be part of the church group attending the Phillies game against the World Series Champions, Kansas City Royals on Saturday, July 2nd at Citizens Bank Park! The game starts at 5:50 PM. A phantastic fireworks show will be right after the game! Seats are in section 313 rows 1 and 2 with a phantastic view of the game, the city skyline, and fireworks! You may drive on your own or by church van. Contact Doug Pownall as soon as possible with any questions and to let him know...
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