Pastor’s Ponderings: A Stormy Month
Pastor Jim sent the following devotional on 2/28/15… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Mark 4:35-41 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are...
read moreWord 2: Jesus Remembers (3/1/15)
Pastor Jim continued his Lenten series on the Seven last words of Jesus by looking at Jesus’ statement to the thief: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Click the following “Play”button to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along. The scripture reading was from Luke 23: verse 32, then verses 39-43. Open the drop down box to read the passage. Luke 23 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death....
read moreBLAST & Youth Council Meeting Rescheduled (3/8/15)
Yes it is Winter! This evening’s (Sunday 3/1) Youth Council meeting and BLAST (our youth fellowship) were postponed due to the ice storm. Both events will be held NEXT week (Sunday March 8). The Youth Council will meet from 5:30-6:30. Part of the meeting will include a presentation about the upcoming 30 hour fast. The BLAST group will meet from 6:30-8:00. We will see a presentation about Chrysalis (an awesome spiritual weekend “retreat” which is the youth version of Walk to Emmaus). We need volunteers for the...
read moreOur Father’s House to “Feed Jesus” during March (3/1/14)
In each month of this school year, Our Father’s House (our pre-school) is featuring a verse from the Bible and then putting that verse in action through mission. Here’s what’s happening in Our Father’s House during March…This month’s verse is Matthew 25:35… “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” NIV This Month’s Mission Project… In March we will make a...
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Lent is Calling
The following devotional was sent by Pastor Jim on 2/26/15… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God” (NKJV). PLEASE READ: Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint” (NKJV). Can we agree that regular Bible reading, regular times of prayer, being faithful in worship, to name a few spiritual disciplines, are critical to our growth as...
read moreLiving Water Connections (3/6/15)
The March 6 Living Water Connections will feature Jon White, Eric Rapp and Regenerated Soul. The evening will run 7 – 10:30 PM. Lots of great food, music. and games. Stop by and check it out. + + + + + + + To learn more about Living Water Connections, Click Here.
read more2015 District Day of Learning to be Held at PUMC (3/7/15)
Delaware Bay District Day of Learning… The annual District Day of Learning is a great way to pick up new faith skills and to make friends with fellow Methodists from around the District. And best of all (for PUMC members)… it is held in our own church! It will be held on Saturday, March 7. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:30 AM and the day continues with worship, lunch, and morning and afternoon workshops until 3 PM. Child care is available free of charge. Forms for registration are available in the Narthex (and...
read moreBishop Schol to Visit Delaware Bay District (2/26/15)
Bishop John Schol (presiding bishop of our Greater New Jersey Annual Conference) is traveling throughout the conference’s 9 districts to meet with clergy and laity. This is a chance to ask questions and to get to know the Bishop better. Bishop Schol will be at the West Park UMC in Bridgeton on Thursday Feb. 26. He will meet with the clergy between 9AM and noon, and then meet with the laity between between 7 and 9PM. Catch up with Bishop Schol at the West Park UMC, 625 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302-1452. Due to concerns about the...
read more2015 Confirmation Class to Begin (3/22/15)
Are you 12-years-old or older and interested in becoming a member of the church? Pastor Jim will soon begin a Confirmation Class for you. The class will start during the week of March 22, and it will meet once a week on a day to be determined (by those who respond). Confirmation Sunday will be on Sunday, May 31. If you are interested, contact Pastor Jim or the church office. What is confirmation? Check out the following “Chuck Knows Church Videos”… =================================== To learn more about...
read moreWord 1: Father Forgive Them (2/22/15)
Pastor Jim began his 7 part series on the “Seven Last Words of Christ” by looking at the first “word” (or prayer): “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Click on the “play” button and follow along… “You can’t experience the full joy of Easter, without going through Good Friday first.” Luke 23:33-38 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left....
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