Living Water Connections- Breath of Life! (6/6/14)
PUMC will host the monthly Living Water Connections evening on Friday June 6 from 7:00 PM until 11:00PM. If you’re a “Young Adult” (the definition is up to you…) stop by and enjoy some good food, inspiring music, and fun times with new friends. Also enjoy the “low cover charge”— the evening is FREE OF CHARGE! This month’s Connection will feature the Breath of Life Tour hosted by Ken Jackson (see the flyer below). Stop by and check it out! Read a review about Never Forsaken’s “The...
read moreOur Father’s House Pre-K Nears Graduation (6/4/14)
The 2013-2014 school year is quickly approaching its end. As the Our Father’s House school year draws to a conclusion, we look forward to honoring our 4 year olds. Some of them have been with us for 3 years! On Tuesday June 3, the 4 year olds will enjoy a picnic with their families from 9:00-noon at Atkinson Park (formerly Bethel Mill Park). On the next morning- June 4- we will hold our graduation ceremony! Please continue to keep the students (and teachers) of Our Father’s House in your prayers. + + + + ...
read moreNew Life for the South Seaville United Methodist Church
One June 10, 2011, fire destroyed the South Seaville United Methodist church’s building. But after a period of transition, their new building is nearing completion. At PUMC we can identify with this story; our building burned down in 2003, and we moved into our current building in 2007. But as our pastor said during the night of the fire, “Our building may be burning down, but my church is standing behind me.” (or words to that effect…) A church is not a building; it is the people of the church. It is the people...
read moreMens Fellowship to Gather with John Abramovich (5/10/14)
On Saturday May 10, the Men’s Fellowship will hold our monthly meeting… sorry- “gathering” in the Potter’s Hand Room. Our gathering will begin at 7:30 AM and we’ll wrap up by 9:00. This month we’re privileged to have John Abramovich as our Bible Study Leader. John and his wife Dasia serve in Poland equipping and preparing young people with camps and other learning experiences. John is originally from South Jersey and Dasia is Polish. They are currently “on leave” in the US and will be...
read morePUMC Celebrates the Life of Dr. Ed Blackman (5/7/14)
Our church lost one of it’s “pillars” when Ed Blackman went home to be with his Lord on Friday May 2 (obituary). He is survived by his wife Marge. Ed and his wife Marge were long time members of our church and led in many capacities over the years. They have led not only in official office capacities and in organized ministries, but both of them have and continue to touch the lives of so many of our members. Most of us carry memories of Ed’s witness and influence on our lives, and all of us thank God for his...
read moreWhat’s YOUR Easter Story? (4/27/14)
Our sermon during the services on Sunday April 27 was given by Kimberly Dybeck. Kim is a seminarian student who is serving an internship with PUMC. During her time with our church she has coordinated our small groups and has been a huge inspiration. In a few weeks, her education will take her to another internship assignment, but we will always be grateful that she became part of our family. We were also blessed that she had the opportunity to share her first sermon with us… Kim’s sermon was entitled “Seeing Jesus...
read morePUMC Members Raise Awareness of Autism (4/27/14)
PUMC members John and Heidi Hoenge were both athletic growing up, and so when their son was born they expected that he would in some way excel in sports. But, their thinking was too small. God had plans that were bigger than football or basketball; their son was born with autism. April is National Autism Awareness month, and the Hoenges shared their story during the service on April 27. They reminded the congregation that we are all part of the big jigsaw puzzle of God’s creation. Each of us has a special role to play, and none of...
read morePUMC History Re-visited
What we are doing TODAY is far more important than dwelling on the past, but it is helpful to remember the “cloud of witnesses” who preceded us. Knowing where we’ve been can help light to path forward to where God is calling us.
read moreMen Set to Clean Up Again! (4/26/14)
The United Methodist Men’s Fellowship will participate in Gloucester County’s “Clean Communities” program on Saturday April 26. This time, the county has selected projects in Paulsboro. The last time we did this, Pitman was the selected site and we picked up trash along Lambs Road. But this time, we’re “making a road trip” (not only literally, but also figuratively). Check out the post about our last Clean Community morning- Click Here. We “survived” and the county actually wants us to...
read morePUMC Gives Wings for Redbird (4/20/14)
Somebody Needs to Help These Poor People! Years ago, PUMC member Don Beckett and his wife were driving through the hill country of Appalachia. Surrounded by poverty, Mrs. Becket said “somebody needs to help these poor people!” Years later, Don had lost his wife, but he never lost his wife’s plea on behalf of the poor children in Eastern Kentucky. In 2013 a team from our church journeyed to Red Bird Mission, which is in the center of the Redbird Mission Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Redbird Conference...
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