Word 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...
read morePraise Band Concert @ PUMC to Support Mexican Church (3/22/15)
For years, our church (along with several other local UMC churches) has been supporting a United Methodist Church in La Palmilla, Mexico. This growing congregation has been struggling to build a new sanctuary that will enable them to further their ministries in this poor region of Mexico. Later this year, a missions team will travel to Mexico to assist in their construction efforts. On Sunday March 22 our church will host a Silent Auction and Praise Band Concert to raise funds for this effort (a love offering will be taken during the...
read morePUMC accepts Trintity UMC’s Food Collection Challenge! (3/13/15)
Last summer, the “Ice Bucket” challenge raised milllions of dollars to fight ALS. In the same Spirit, former PUMC Associate Pastor Peter Jamieson (who is now the Pastor at Asbury UMC in Egg Harbor) has been challenging area churches (and even the bishop) to raise 250 pounds of food to be donated to a local food pantry. Here’s one of the initial challenges from Pastor Peter…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwHqnJppNR4 The challenge has spread and has now reached PUMC. Lori Mitchell, the youth leader of the...
read moreOne Great Hour of Sharing (3/15/15)
We always hear about UMCOR- The United Methodist Committee on Relief. When there is a tragedy in the world, they quickly jump into achtion and organize funding and relief. All of this important work is done without siphoning any funding from the donations in order to pay for overhead costs. ALL of the donations given to UMCOR for a specific project go dreitly to the relief effort. How does that work? The committee’s overhead costs are funded by one annual offering, called “One Great Hour of Sharing.” That ofering is on...
read moreElderberries set to Enjoy Pasta and Movie (3/18/15)
Our Elderberries Seniors group is holding a “Lunch / Movie” gathering on Wednesday March 18 at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll have baked ziti with meat sauce, salad, rolls, and dessert. Then we’ll watch the movie God is Not Dead. The cost is $5.00. Please make your reservation on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex by Sunday, March 15 so we can prepare. Also, mark your calendars and save the date! We will have our annual Easter-egg-stuffing party on Thursday, April 2nd at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We need all the help and...
read moreWord 3: Behold Your Son, Behold Your Mother (3/8/15)
On Sunday March 8 2015, Pastor Jim continued his lenten series on the seven final Words of Christ from the cross. His message this morning was from John 19:26…. Woman, behold your son. Click on the below “Play” button to start the recording. Scroll down and follow along. The scripture was from John 19:25-27. Open the drop down box to read… John 19:25-27 25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw...
read moreSnow Forces Many Cancellations! (3/5/14)
Today’s snow storm has forced many cancellations / postponements. The following were specifically announced, but it’s likely that anything at the church today or tonight has been cancelled… Office: Closed Today Our Father’s House: No School today Our Father’s House Board meeting: Postponed, date TBD Bell Choir Rehearsals (adult & cherub): Cancelled World Day of Prayer: Rescheduled from Friday until next Friday (3/13) 1PM Voices in Praise Choir Rehearsal: Cancelled Stay tuned for further announcements as...
read moreWorld Day of Prayer (3/13/15)
This year’s World Day of prayer will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on Friday, March 13 at 1:00 PM. NOTE: This was originally to be held on Friday 3/6, but it was delayed until the 13th because of the snow storm. What is the World Day of Prayer? It is an ecumenical movement of women from many faith traditions who share a common day of prayer annually on the first Friday of March. Men, women and children are all invited to participate. Why? This global movement, begun in the U.S. in 1920, promotes justice and equality...
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