The Polar Express Comes to Pitman! (12/20/15)
Each Christmas is a reminder that God beacons us- woos us- to “Get on Board!” He constantly offers us a free ticket; to trust fully in Him and to go along on the “ride” that He has intended for us to take. But like the kids in the movie Polar Express, we have to choose to leave the comfort of our home and Get Aboard to parts unknown. Pastor Jim’s sermon on December 20 reminded us of the wonder and joy of this challenge. Click the below “Play” button and scroll down to follow along and get on...
read moreIt’s All About Jesus!
On December 26 the signboard said: IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS! ‘Twas the Day after Christmas, And all through the house. All the creatures were stirring, scampering like a mouse… There’s stuff under the tree, wrapping paper laying around, cookie crumbs on the dining room table. All sorts of new “Things” to play with, new clothes to wear, fresh things to look at. And there are a lot of new items added to the “To Do List”… gifts to be returned, clothes to be hung, stuff to be put away. It...
read moreChristmas Eve Services (12/24/15)
Christmas is finally upon us! We will celebrate the eve before Christ’s birth with two Christmas Eve services. Family Service, 4:00 PM The fist service will be a casual family service and will be held at 4:00 PM. The service will feature carols and Bible readings. Traditional Candlelight Service, 7:30 PM The second service will begin with our annual “Christmas Band” and the singing of many favorite Christmas Carols and Praise Choruses. The choir will sing and Pastor Jim will give the message. His scripture...
read moreBLAST Celebrates 2015 and Looks Forward to 2016! (12/20/15)
Our Youth Fellowship Group, BLAST, led the worship services on Sunday December 13. During that service they unveiled a video which takes a look back at some of our recent activities… Christmas Party! What better way to wrap up the year than to get together and celebrate Christmas with your friends? On Sunday Dec. 20 we will hold our Christmas Party- here’s the itinerary: GATHER LIGHTS! PIZZA! THE STORY GAMES Meet at the church at 5:30 PM We will kick off the Christmas Celebration by taking a short trip to the...
read moreHow Many Shopping Days Are Left? (12/6/15)
Advent is a time of busy preparation- shopping, writing cards, planning parties… you’re never really ready until it’s all over. On this Second Sunday in Advent, Pastor Jim spoke on Matthew 25:1-13, a parable Jesus spoke about getting ready for His return. As we prepare for Christmas, are we ready for Jesus? Our scripture was from Matthew 25:1-13. The reading is not included in the recording, so open this drop down box and read the scripture before playing the recording… Matthew 25:1-13 1 The Kingdom of Heaven can...
read moreSpecial Combined Service (12/27/15)
“Greeting cards have all been sent… the Christmas rush is through…” The Christmas preparations and celebrations will be over… and we’ll be resting up from all of the activity. The last Sunday of the year will have a different feel at PUMC. Instead of our usual two-service schedule at 9:30 and 11:00, we’ll hold a single service at 10:15 AM. ~ Sunday, December 27 ~ 9:30 AM: Continental Breakfast goodies in Fellowship Hall 10:15 AM: Single Combined Worship Service 10:15...
read moreHow Much Do You REALLY Know About Christmas?
The Greater New Jersey Conference recently sent an email providing several resources about the meaning of Christmas. (Click Here to view) How much do you know about the season we’re celebrating? Check out these articles and videos… then take our Christmas Quiz!!! The United Methodist Church re-designed their website after this post was first published, and the below buttons no longer work. However, you can still view the video and try the quiz. – Chuck Angels… Who are angels? What do they do? What does...
read moreWonderful, Wonderful! (11/29/15)
The wonder of this Advent season comes in the journey more than the destination. On this First Sunday in Advent, Pastor Jim spoke on John 1:1-14 and led us to consider how Wonderful the gifts of Jesus are, and to challenge us to anticipate and to be amazed by the Wonder of Christmas. Click the below “Play” button to listen to the recording, then scroll down and follow along… Our scripture was from John 1:1-14. Pastor Jim read from the Living Bible; the New Living paraphrase is shown below. John1:1-14 1 In...
read moreHooks ‘n Needles for God Opens a Mitten Tree (11/28/15)
The Hooks ‘n Needles for God group, which uses their talents to create blankets and prayer shawls is collecting gloves and mittens to help needy children keep warm this winter. Amidst all of the Christmas Decorations in our church, there is a very special Christmas Tree in the rear of the sanctuary: The Mitten Tree. Hooks ‘n Needles got things off to a good start by hanging their own items, but there is still plenty of space left on the tree! If you have any children’s mittens or gloves to donate, please hang them on the...
read moreWomen to Make the Super Bowl Something to Look Forward To! (2/7/16)
February 7, 2016 will probably be a pretty normal day for Philadelphia Eagles fans. On that Sunday, the NFL’s two best teams will play for the championship Lombardi trophy. But, it’s extremely unlikely that the Eagles will be one of those teams! But that doesn’t mean that “Superbowl Sunday” can’t be a super day for us. The Mary circle (of our United Methodist Women’s fellowship) is inviting everyone to leave the Superbowl cooking to us: We will provide you a Super Bowl of Soup! We are offering a...
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