Pastor’s Ponderings: Embrace the Holy Spirit ( Oct. 2024)
It’s the middle of October and Halloween is coming upon us. There are a lot of spooky and mysterious things associated with Halloween. But as Christians, how can we see God in the midst of all of the candy and talk about death and spirits?
read moreMembership Class Opens (10/20/24)
A new Small Group is about to begin. It’s called a “Membership Class”, but it’s for anyone who wants to know more abut the United Methodist Church or to know more about the people of PUMC. If you’re new to the church, it will be a great way to meet Pastor Mike and some of the PUMC friends that you don’t know yet. If you want to become an “official member” of PUMC, this class is a requirement.
read morePUMC to Host Autumn Blood Drive (10/10/24)
PUMC’s Fellowship Hall will once again host the American Red Cross for its Autumn Blood Drive. Emergencies keep happening, and blood is always needed. The drive will be held on Thursday October10 (1-6PM), and registration is necessary (open this post for more details and instructions on how to register).
read moreBible Study Connects Malachi to Matthew (9/11/24)
Beginning on 9/11/24, Pastor Mike will start a new weekly Bible Study that will connect the Old Testament to the New Testament. Yes, Jesus is in the Old Testament too! The study will be held twice on Wednesdays. The morning session will be on Zoom and the evening session will meet in the church.
read morePastor’s Ponderings: New & Old, As Long as it’s About Jesus! (Sept. 2024)
Times change. Sometimes we’re in familiar territory. Sometimes we’re “traditional”, sometimes we’re “contemporary”. Even Jesus changed the way He healed people depending on the circumstances. But the eternal constant is that we always point people to Jesus.
(Note: This is Pastor Mike’s first “Ponderings” article.)
Wild Ride? Hang on to Jesus! (Camp Meeting, 8/18/24)
Pastor Mike made his Pitman Camp Meeting debut on 8/18/24 as PUMC hosted the service. In his message, he pointed out that life is like a wild ride in an amusement park. We need to hang on to something that’s secure, strong, and eternal. The only way to have that security is to hold on to Jesus.
read morePUMC to Host County Flu Clinic (10/12/24)
Gloucester County will hold an annual flu vaccination clinic at PUMC on Saturday 10/12/24. The vaccination is free for all county residents.
read moreLet Catacomb Praise Recharge Your Week!
Each week, Pastor Mike posts a short musical and Biblical reflection called “Catacomb Praise” on Facebook. If you don’t “do Facebook” or if you missed an episode, you can now view them on our church website.
read moreQuiz! Sermon on the Mount Sermon Series (July 2024)
In the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew Chapters 5-7, Jesus teaches His disciples (and us!) that our relationship with God is based on the heart, not on following a bunch of laws. During the summer (of 2024), Pastor Mike will preach a series of sermons on the “Sermon on the Mount.” To prepare, try this quiz!
read moreCelebration is Set to Welcome Pastor Mike Chapman! (7/7/24)
Pastor Mike’s first Sunday at PUMC will be on Sunday July 7, and we’re ready to celebrate! After the service we’ll enjoy a BBQ lunch in the Fellowship Hall. It will be a time to welcome the Chapmans, get to know the new pastor family, and to celebrate the ministry that we will share together.
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