Choir Returns to the Loft this Sunday! (9/21/14)
The “Voices in Praise” (our adult choir) will make their 2014-2015 season debut this Sunday (September 21)! We’ve been away for the summer, but we return to use our voices to praise God during the 11 AM worship services. The “choir season” runs from September through June (about 42 weeks). We will sing the offertory during the 11 AM service, and our anthem will be “Behold Our God.” Check out the following video for a preview… We’re also ready to join with other choirs from the...
read morePastors Ponderings: Make a Joyful Noise
Note: With the resumption of the choir season and the first rehearsals later this week (Thursday 9/18/14), this devotional from Pastor Jim seemed especially appropriate… PLEASE READ: Psalm 98:4 ” Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” In 17th century Italy, in the town of Cremona, lived a young boy named Antonio. Antonio was often sad because he lived in a town that was famous for its music, but he could neither sing nor play any musical instruments. Antonio’s...
read moreRefiner’s Fire Band to Appear at Living Water Connections (10/3/14)
PUMC is privileged to be able to host the Living Water Connections events in our Fellowship Hall.The group meets on the first Friday of each month from 7:00 – 10:30 PM. Click Here for more information. October Connections… Living Water Connections will be presenting the Refiner’s Fire Band on Oct 3. There will also be a drama presentation and other vocalists. Free refreshments are provided. Ping Pong and table games until 9:00 and volley ball until 10:30. All are welcome.
read moreIs God Your First Priority? Or, is God Your Last Resort?
Jesus and the Disciples were on a boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee. As happens frequently in that area, a strong storm suddenly arose and began to knock the small fishing boat around like a twig in the rapids of the Colorado River. The waves splashed over the sides of the boat and the disciples were sure that they were goners. But Jesus was asleep. As a last minute resort, when all other hope had faded, they cried out to Jesus. Jesus calmed the waters and the disciples probably wondered why they didn’t turn to Jesus in the...
read moreThese Feet are Made for Walking (9/14/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on September 14, 2014 challenged us to move out into the “world” and proclaim the Gospel. The sermon was based on Romans 10:11-17 and the sermon was entitled “These Feet are Made for Walking” (apologies to Nancy Sinatra and her hit “These Boots Are Made for Walking”)… Click the “Play” button below to start the recording, open the scripture (click the “down” arrow in the Scripture Box below), then follow along… Scripture Rom...
read moreSunday School to Celebrate Rally Day (9/14/14)
Our Sunday School program has returned from the summer break and is about to kick it into high gear. On Sunday 9/14, we will celebrate our annual Rally Day (Promotion Sunday). During the Sunday School hour, all children will report to their old class, then we will go to the gathering room for a special program (a game geared to all ages). After that- you’re promoted! We’ll then get things started in the new classes and new rooms.
read moreE.T. Meets Michelangelo (9/7/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on September 7, 2014 had the strange title of “ET Meets Michelangelo.” It was based on Exodus 33:7-11a. Click the “Play” button below to start listening to the recording, scroll down and follow along. Click the “down” button below to open up the scripture… Scripture Exodus 33:7-11 7 Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the “tent of meeting.” Anyone inquiring of the Lord would go to the tent of...
read morePitman Craft Show: Park for Free at PUMC! (9/20/14)
The Pitman Craft Show is a huge community tradition that attracts visitors from all over the area. Broadway, Pitman’s main street is blocked off, and vendors set up their wares on both sides of the street. There is some parking on the streets around Broadway, but finding a spot is difficult. We’re offering the public an easier way. We’re opening up our parking lot for Craft Show visitors, and we’re providing transportation to and from our parking lot and the downtown area. Our church is located on Broadway, about...
read moreSouth Seaville UMC Opens New Doors! (9/7/14)
Back in 2004, our church building was destroyed by fire. For 3 years we worshiped in a school, theater, and converted hardware store. In 2007- after much anticipation and work- we moved into our new (current) building. About 3 years ago, another local United Methodist Church began a similar journey when their church building burned down. (Read More). But today (9/7/14) the South Seaville United Methodist Church opened the doors of its new building and celebrated their first service of worship. We built on a different site. South Seaville...
read moreTuesday Night Dinners Resuming! (9/16/14)
After the summer break, our Tuesday Night (and morning) day of studies will resume on Tuesday September 16. Details on the studies are shown on the Tuesday Series page (which will soon be updated to reflect this year’s studies). But for now, know that the dinner and classes resume on Tuesday September 16… “Pre-Dinner Classes (for adults)- 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM Dinner (family)- 6:00 PM “Post-Dinner” Classes (for all ages)- 7:00 PM Dinner will be $8 per person (Hot dogs will be available for young...
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