PUMC Preparing the Way with Advent Events (12/2014)
Christmas is a busy time for all of us. For PUMC, Christmas not only means traditional celebrations with friends and families, but it also means a celebration of Advent; of the first coming of our Lord and Savior. And so we worship, serve, pray, teach, and yes- party during this Christmas season.There’s a lot going on, so this post will give an overview of what’s happening in our Advent schedule. There are Four Weeks in the Advent Season, and then the first Sunday after Christmas begins the Epiphany season. Click on each...
read moreOur Father’s House to Present Christmas Program (12/11/14)
The Our Father’s House Preschool will present our annual Christmas program on December 11 in our sanctuary. The program starts at 10:15 AM. The children will present a “play” entitled “The True Story of Christmas.” It will feature a lot of music, some narration, and a lot of joyful moments. All are welcome! If you’re available, come out to support the school, parents, and kids. The children will visit us for worship on December 14 and present their program during the 11 AM service. If you...
read morePUMC to Distribute Christmas Lawn Signs (11/30/14)
During Advent, we will have the opportunity to give a gentle reminder to our neighbors and passers-by that Christmas is all about Jesus. Santa is Secondary (if at all)!!! Without Christ, there is No Christmas! To us, this may seem totally obvious. But many are too caught up in the world of shopping and holiday celebrations to keep that in focus. Christmas is a time of family and celebration, but it is also a time of humble acknowledgement of what God did to bridge the gap between His holiness and our sinfulness. Without Christ, there is...
read moreLive Nativity & Birthday Party for Jesus to be Celebrated (12/13/14)
Two popular PUMC Christmas traditions are the Live Nativity and the Birthday Party for Jesus. This year, we’re holding both celebrations together. Come join us on a trip back in time we will be heading to Bethlehem to experience the birth of Christ. From 6:30-8:30PM our live nativity will be open. Drive through! Enter our parking lot via Lambs Road and exit on Broadway. Along the way, get a taste (and smell!) of 1st century Bethlehem as it silently awaits the birth of Jesus. If you’re around at 7:30, park the car and step...
read moreThanksgiving Turkey & Canadian Geese (11/23/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on Sunday November 23, 2014 came as we neared the Thanksgiving holiday. As we anticipate the aroma of turkey, stuffing, and the vision of piles of mashed potatoes, what are we really thankful for? Hit the play button (the recording is from the 2nd service), scroll down, and follow along. The text was based on Psalm 100 and on 1 Corinthians 1:4-9. In the recording, Pastor Jim read Psalm 100 from the Living Bible (“Life Application Bible”) but moved to the King James version for the 1...
read moreCommunity Thanksgiving Service (11/26/14)
Due to the freezing rain and slippery pavements, the Community Thanksgiving Service was cancelled. The annual community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Pitman Nazarene Church on Wednesday November 26. It will start at 6:30 PM. The Nazarene church is located on North Broadway, next to the Water Ice Station. Please bring a canned good which can be given as an offering.
read moreGloucester County Community Chorus to Perform Messiah at PUMC (12/9/14)
Our Tuesday night dinner / study will turn into a Tuesday night dinner / concert on Tuesday December 9. After the dinner, the Rowan College at Gloucester County & Community Chorus will present Handel’s “The Messiah” in our sanctuary. The dinner begins at 6:00 PM and the concert is at 7:30 PM. The dinner is $8.00 for adults, and pre-registration is requested (see signup sheet in Narthex). + + + + + + + + + + + + For more information about our Tuesday Night Series, Click Here....
read moreElderberries to Enjoy Pitman Middle School Concert (12/17/14)
On December 17 at 11:15, the Elderberries will be treated to a concert and luncheon. The concert will be given by the Pitman Middle School Chorus, under the direction of Sue Crispin . Besides teaching at the Middle school, Sue also serves as PUMC’s organist / music director. Following the concert, a lunch will be served. Save the date and look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. + + + + + + + + + + For more information on the Elderberries Seniors group, Click Here. ...
read moreDeck the Halls! (11/25/14)
Christmas- Christ’s Birthday- is quickly coming upon us… A host of annual traditions are is waiting in the wings: Birthday Party for Jesus, Live nativity, Gloucester County Community Choir (The Messiah), Candlelight Christmas Cantata, Christmas Eve service…. Decorations of garland, wreaths, and nativity scenes lend to the atmosphere and help inspire our worship during the Advent season. On Tuesday, November 25, we will decorate our sanctuary (as we call it, “the hanging of the greens”). Tuesday is also...
read moreBLAST Youth Group to Visit Pitman Manor Residents (11/22/14)
Seniors in nursing homes love to have contact with the “outside world,” especially with Kids and Youth. And, those who visit our seniors always come away blessed. You think you are serving, but when you leave you feel that you have been served! On Saturday, November 22, Our Youth Group (BLAST) will enjoy the company of our seniors at the Pitman Manor. Here’s the schedule for Saturday: 3-4PM Meet at the Manor to visit the residents. During the visit we’ll play some games with the residents and spend some valuable...
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