World Communion Sunday (10/5/14)
Christians across the globe have long observed the first Sunday in October has as “World Communion Sunday.” World Communion Sunday will be celebrated by PUMC THIS Sunday (October 5, 2014). As we celebrate Holy Communion this Sunday, millions of people across the globe will also take part in the Lord’s Supper. This special communion will be observed by many denominations; this isn’t only a United Methodist tradition. We are reminded that Christ died for all people, regardless of nationality. A special offering will...
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Nowhere to Hide, Nothing to Fear
Greetings Friends:I just realized as I am writing this that 3 months from today is Christmas!!! I pray that all will blessed by this humble offering.PLEASE READ: John 20:19-21 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending...
read moreWhat do Jesus and Sprite Have in Common? (9/28/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on Sunday Sept. 28, 2014 was on the “Woman at the Well”, in John 4:4-26. Click the “Play” button below to listen to the sermon, then scroll down to follow along… Open the following box to follow along in the reading of the scripture passage… John 4:4-22 John 4:4-26 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from...
read moreOperation Christmas Child (11/13/14)
Once again, our church will participate in the “Operation Christmas Child” project. Now is the time to start putting your shoebox(-es) together in time for the November 13 collection… Got a shoe box? Can you afford to purchase any small toys, school supplies, candy, sunglasses, or other “stuff” that a child could use? Then you can make a huge difference in someone’s Christmas this year!!! “In support of Operation Christmas Child” we are collecting items that can be packed in a shoebox and...
read moreFace it: God Really Does Love You!
The following devotional was provided by Pastor Jim… PLEASE READ: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” John 3:16 was the very first Bible verse I memorized as a child. I was only 5 years old and it was during a 2-week Vacation Bible School. I earned a red book mark which had all of the books of the Bible written on it. I remember being so proud and how proud my parents were that I memorized my first verse of...
read moreBLAST Announces Upcoming Events (9/23/14)
BLAST (Big Loud Awesome Spiritual Time)… our Youth Group… is up and running after the summer break. Here’s an overview of what is planned for the ’14-’15 year: Sunday Nights… We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month 6:30 – 8:00 PM Monthly Highlights… OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB Sunday October 5 5:30PM BLAST Council 6:30 PM BLAST Sunday October 19 1:30 PM CROP Walk (Sunset Auditorium) Sunday November 9 5:30 PM BLAST Council 6:30 PM BLAST Sunday November 23 6:30 PM BLAST Sunday...
read moreOur Glorious Messiah! (9/21/14)
In his sermons, Pastor Jim has been focusing on the attributes of God: His touch, awesomeness, goodness, holiness, His word. In the next few weeks the focus moves to Jesus: Our Savior and Messiah.This Sunday (September 21, 2014) we looked at the glory of the risen Lord, as described in the opening chapter of Revelation. Click below to play the recording of the sermon (from the 11AM service), then scroll down to follow along… The sermon was based on Revelation 1:9-19. Click below to open the entire text. Revelation 1:9-19...
read moreHomework: Soak in Our Glorious Messiah by Reading from Revelation
In his sermon on Sunday September 21 (“Our Glorious Messiah”), Pastor Jim challenged us to re-read Sunday’s scripture every day this week (Revelation 1:9-19). Ponder the the glory and power of our RISEN Lord. Consider that He is always “in our midst” throughout our day to day lives. During this week we will use the “Hot News” ticker tape on the front page of our website to give daily reminders and links to the scripture passage. Each day will link to a different Bible version....
read morePUMC to Make Turbans for Cancer Patients (9/25/14)
Cancer itself is bad enough, but the treatment also frequently brings the indignity of hair loss. On Thursday September 25, a group of ladies are going to do something about this by making turbans for cancer patients. We will meet in the gathering room from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The American Cancer Society makes these available to the patients at no cost. This has been an ongoing project of the Pitman United Methodist Church for a number of years. If you would like to be a part of this, come and join us. There are no specific skills needed....
read morePastor’s Ponderings: Just Another Day…
The following message was provided by Pastor Jim… Greetings Friends: PLEASE READ: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” As we go through a typical day, it is easy to become frustrated, disappointed, or downright angry when things don’t happen the way we think they should. Yet the Bible teaches us that God is sovereign We would agree with that Biblical claim, but at the same time, it...
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