Hey- We ARE Playing Games! (4/17/15)
You sunk my Battleship! Games? Really? What’s that got to do with church? Isn’t that just for kids? As we’ve heard so many times, a church isn’t a building; it’s the people who are the church. If we are to “spur one another on towards good deeds” (as it says in Hebrews 10:24) it’s important that we get to know each other. Traveling to Mexico on a missions team, or joining with a couple of guys to wash dishes in the kitchen, or praying together are ways to build relationships. But so is...
read moreUnited Methodist Women Making a Difference in April! (4/2015)
The United Methodist Women’s long time “claim to fame” has been our bedrock of meeting together in groups called “Circles.” UMW Circles were in place long before the term “Small Group” came into vogue, and they are a place to study the Bible and exchange thoughts within the community of other women. Here’s the April schedule of UMW Circle gatherings: The Wesleyann Circle will be meeting on Monday, April 6th in the church parlor at 1:00 PM. The Hannah Circle will meet on Wednesday, April 15th....
read moreMen’s Fellowship to Gather (4/11/15)
The monthly gathering of the United Methodist Men’s Fellowship will be on Saturday April 11. We will start at 7:30 AM with some coffee and goodies, and then get into our Bible study. Our speaker this month is Joe Crispin. Things will wrap up by 8:30 or 9:00.
read morePUMC Planning a Trip to the Phillies! (6/27/15)
Phillies Group Outing After a fun, blessed week of Vacation Bible School, let’s continue the fellowship and fun with a day at the ballpark, June 27, the day after VBS ends! The Phillies will play the Washington Nationals at 3:05 PM at Citizens Bank Park. Everyone welcome! Discounted group tickets are available for $39 each for section 106 which is the lowest level in right field! Children 14 and younger will receive a free W.B. Mason collectible truck! Limited van transportation ($2 per person) on a first-response basis is available,...
read morePastor’s Ponderings: The Cross
Pastor Jim submitted the following devotional on March 27, 2015… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” Our journey through Lent is bringing us ever closer to the cross of Jesus. A question I have been pondering during Lent is how many people today do not take the...
read moreOur Father’s House to Celebrate that “He is Risen” in April (4/1/15)
In each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) features a verse from the Bible and then puts that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during April…This month’s verse is Matthew 28:6… “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. ” NIV This Month’s Mission Project… In April, we will collect DVDs and donate them to the Ronald MacDonald House. The RMHC...
read morePUMC Joins Community to Celebrate Holy Week (4/5/15)
This week (“Passion Week” or “Holy Week”) is perhaps the most important week on the Christian calendar. Our church will join with others in Pitman and with millions across the globe to celebrate the Passion of our Lord and of His Resurrection. Here’s the schedule… Thursday 4/2 Friday 4/3 Saturday 4/4 Sunday 4/5 7:00PM Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) communion service 8:30 AM The women will sponsor our annual Good Friday breakfast (no charge!), and Scott Rambo will be the speaker. Scott’s wife, Meg,...
read moreWord 5: How’s Your Thirst Quenched? (3/22/15)
On this last Sunday before Palm Sunday and the Passion Week that it ushers in, Pastor Jim spoke on Jesus’ 5th “Word” from the cross: “I Thirst.” This continues the seven part series which will end on Good Friday. Click the below “Play” button to begin listening to the recording (from the 11:00 service), then scroll down and follow along… The scripture was from Matthew 5:6 and John 19:28-30. Open the below Drop Down box to read this morning’s text (from the New King James...
read moreWord 4: God, Where Are You?!? (3/15/15)
Pastor Jim continued his Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross by looking at the statement: “My God, my God! Why have You forsaken me?” Click the “play” button below to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along… The scripture was from Isaiah 41:10 and Matthew 27:45-49. Open the following drop down box to follow along… Scripture Isaiah 41:10 10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you,...
read moreOh Baby! UMW Collection to Benefit Neighborhood Center Daycare (3/22/15)
On Sunday, March 22, The United Methodist Women are is sponsoring a church-wide collection to benefit the Daycare Program at the Neighborhood Center in Camden. Join us in supporting this amazingly worthwhile program with a donation of diapers, diaper-brand baby wipes, and paper towels. Items will be collected at the altar rail during both Sunday worship services. Make love grow on the first Sunday of spring! United Methodist Women – we make a difference! + + + + + + + + + To learn more about our United...
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