Posts Tagged "History"

PUMC & Hobos to Celebrate Pitman’s Heritage (8/7/21)

Posted by on Jul 28, 2021 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC & Hobos to Celebrate Pitman’s Heritage (8/7/21)

The Pitman Hobo Band and the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting are both celebrating anniversaries this year. A historical exhibit will be held during the day on August 6, and a special concert will follow in the evening. The PUMC choir will join the Hobo band in this concert

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PUMC Celebrating 134 Years of God’s Grace! (11/10/19)

Posted by on Oct 12, 2019 in EventReport, Mission: Beyond our Community | 0 comments

PUMC Celebrating 134 Years of God’s Grace! (11/10/19)

On 11/10/19 we will celebrate our 134th anniversary. Not only is it an opportunity to look back at our heritage, but it’s also a good time to look ahead to how we can continue to make a difference in the world.

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Single Service & Lunch Celebrate our Anniversary! (10/30/16)

Posted by on Oct 24, 2016 in EventAnnouncement, Worship & Prayer | 0 comments

Single Service & Lunch Celebrate our Anniversary! (10/30/16)

Sunday October 30 has two things about it that are special to PUMC: THING 1 THING 2 Back in November of 1885,  the PITMAN GROVE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH was organized.  From that small beginning of 43 members, we have grown into what is now the “Pitman United Methodist Church.” It’s our birthday and we are now 131 years old! It’s the 5th Sunday of the month!   So,coupled with something that’s true of us every day (we love to eat!), we’re all going to...

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Remembering Hazel Stiles and the “Stand at the Door” Window

Posted by on May 23, 2014 in ChurchHistory, Godprints | 0 comments

Remembering Hazel Stiles and the “Stand at the Door” Window

As we enter a time of transition from one pastor to the next, we pause to reflect on the history of our church and on the heritage that God has supplied us with. In the chapel there is a stained glass window showing Jesus standing at the door and knocking.  The window depicts Revelation 3:20 where Jesus tells the church in Laodicea, “Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.”This window...

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