New Early Bird Bible Study on Tuesday Nights (11/4/14)
On Tuesdays, our church dives into The Word with several small group Bible studies which come before and after a dinner. One of these studies has been called the “Early Bird” Bible Study class because it meets at 5:00 before the dinner. Other classes meet after the dinner. The Early Bird study is led by Pastor Glenn Chaplin (who also serves as the pastor of the Downer UMC). They have recently concluded a study on Heaven, and now they’ve started a new study looking at what it means to answer Christ’s call to...
read moreOur Father’s House Kids to Join with Seniors for Thanksgiving Feast! (11/19/14)
Our church hosts the Our Father’s House Preschool (for kids as young as 2 1/2 years old) and we also have a group known as the Elderberries (for “kids” as old as ___).On Wednesday November 19, these two groups will join together over music and food. Dinner Theater??? Well, actually, it will be a “luncheon” and “program.” The OFH kids will provide the program in the Sanctuary, and then the Elderberries will treat everyone to a Thanksgiving Feast in the Fellowship Hall afterwards. It will all start at...
read moreGive Thanks in Your Own Way: Lunar Communion!
On July 20,1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were really busy. But one of the first things they did after stepping on to the surface of the moon was to celebrate the Lord’s Supper! Here’s Buzz Aldrin’s description of what happened.
read moreWe are a part of all that we have met (11/9/15)
The sermon on November 9 was given by our District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak. She spoke on Acts 20:23-24 and shared how God used the legacy of many people to form her background and to build the path that brought her from Korea to New Jersey. Click the following “Play” button to start the recording of the sermon, then scroll down to follow along. Acts 20 Acts 20:22-24 22 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city...
read moreOur Father’s House to Hold Annual Book Fair (11/11 thru 11/13/14)
Book Fair – November 11, 12 and 13 The Our Father’s House Book Fair might be a good time to wrap up some of that November Christmas shopping! Give the gift of words that speak to The Word. Our Father’s House will host a Book Fair upstairs in the Gathering Room in time for Christmas shopping. Book Fair hours are: Tuesday 11/11 Wednesday 11/12 Thursday 11/13 8:30-1:30 (during Our Father’s House) and 5:30-8:00 P.M (for those who are attending the Tuesday dinner & studies.) 8:30 – 2:30...
read moreUnited Methodist Men’s Fellowship to Gather (11/8/14)
The United Methodist Men’s fellowship will hold their monthly gathering on Saturday November 8. We’ll get together in the Potter’s Hand room, share some coffee, and take part in a Bible study led by Jeff Crispin. Jeff’s topic will be “Living in the Light of the Gospel.” The gathering will start at 7:30 AM and last for an our or so (you should be out by 9AM). The Potter’s Hand room is located on the balcony level behind the sanctuary. All (men) are welcome. + + + + + + +...
read moreRev. Jisun Kwak to Speak at PUMC this Sunday (11/9/14)
Our Delaware Bay District Superintendent will worship with us on Sunday 11/9. Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak, recently installed as our D.S., will give the sermon during both services. The title of her message is: ” We are a part of all that we have met.” She will speak on Acts 20:23-24. Acts 20:23-24 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the...
read moreA Time to Remember (11/2/14)
On Sunday November 2, we marked our church’s anniversary. Pastor Jim’s sermon tapped into the anniversary and All Saints Day themes. The scripture reading was from Numbers 10:8-10 and Hebrews 12:1-2. Click the “Play” button below to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along… Scripture Reading Numbers 10:8-10 8 The sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets; and these shall be to you as an ordinance forever throughout your generations. 9 “When you go to war in your land...
read moreOur Father’s House to “Give Thanks to the Lord” during November (11/1/14)
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 November… This month’s verse is Psalm 105:1… “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” NIV This Month’s Mission Project… In November we will collect food items and assemble Thanksgiving baskets...
read moreChoirs Prepare 2014 Christmas Cantata (12/21/14)
Wasn’t it just the Fourth of July?Well, it’s not summer anymore and we’re nearing the wonderful time of the Christmas season. For the past few Thursdays, the Voices in Praise choir has begun to rehearse some of the pieces that will make up our 2014 Christmas cantata. Cantata rehearsals continue to ramp up throughout the month. If you’re interested in joining with the choir to sing in this year’s cantata, drop by on Thursday night. Rehearsals start at 7:00 PM The Heart of Christmas This year’s...
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