Rev. Myrna Bethke, Southern Region District Superintendent <\/span><\/p>\n This workshop will help leaders of committees learn techniques for building and strengthening leadership teams.\u00a0 We will learn and experience techniques such as developing leadership covenants, using team building, and getting \u201cbuy-in\u201d for decisions.\u00a0 The workshop will run for the entire training time.\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t Eric Drew, Director of Worship<\/span><\/p>\n In this session worship, music, multimedia, hospitality, and creative arts team leaders will learn how to coach and empower the priesthood of all believers contributing in our Sunday services.\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t Rev. Beth Caulfield, Director of Small Groups Ministry<\/span><\/p>\n This workshop gives space for \u201chands on\u201d learning about the purpose and power of small group ministry as it offers opportunity to explore theological and contextual principles of small groups as you experience them!\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t Trey Wince, Director of New Disciples<\/span><\/p>\n Reaching and making new disciples requires that we ask new questions. With new questions come new ideas, and when we try new ideas, we get a few things wrong. Such is the life of a church who is committed to making new disciples.Settle in. Listen well. Try stuff.\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t Rev. Brian Roberts, Southern Region District Superintendent<\/span><\/p>\n The workshop will begin with a group \u201cMind mapping\u201d exercise that models a method for discovering important trends in the community. Training and practice of Asset mapping will follow helping participants look for untapped or under-utilized partners and potential resources in your community.<\/p>\n The workshop will end with discussion of readily available resources for local churches that seek to know more about and build stronger relationships in their communities.\n\t\t<\/div>\n \n\t\t Michael Duvall, President of United Methodist Men\u2019s Group and Associate District Lay Leader on the Cape Atlantic District<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAs iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.\u201d \u2013 Proverbs 27:17. Men have always been an important part of the vitality of our churches. As Methodist Men, we need to answer the challenge to be the leaders, mentors, and disciple-makers that God has ordained us to be.\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To attend, you must pre-register\u00a0 by Thursday February 9.\u00a0 The registration cost will be $10.\u00a0<\/p>\n For further details and registration info, click this button:\u00a0 Day of Learning<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check out the following post about the Day of Learning event that was held in our church a couple of years ago.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n District Day of Learning Brings Delaware Bay to Pitman (3\/7\/15)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nHow to Register…<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Gateway South District Superintendent Rev. Myrna Bethke addresses the congregation<\/p><\/div>\n
We are blessed to be a blessing!\u00a0 And we’ve learned to be hospitable; many PUMCers are constantly on hand to prepare food, set up rooms, and to great visitors.<\/p>\n
On Sunday Feb. 12, 2017 we were blessed to be able to host the Southern Region’s Day of Learning.\u00a0 Approximately 250 people from all over South Jersey (in the Cape Atlantic, Gateway South, and Delaware Bay Districts) gathered in PUMC to join in worship and to attend a series of workshops.\u00a0 The worship was uplifting and powerful, and the workshops were informative and inspiring.<\/p>\n
And being good Methodists… the food wasn’t bad either!<\/p>\n
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The Regional Day of Learning is also a chance to connect with old friends.\u00a0 Pictured below are three of our former Associate Pastors, who participated in the Day of Learning.\u00a0 Revs. Peter Jamieson, Chris Heckert, and Eric Ostrow served PUMC as Associate Pastors, but they are now ordained elders who are leading their own churches.<\/span><\/p>\n Former PUMC Associate Pastors Revs Peter Jamieson, Chris Heckert, and Erik Ostrow<\/p><\/div>\n Countless other “homecomings” and re-connections happened throughout the afternoon as we gathered for worship, learning, and fellowship.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To learn more about the Regional Day of Learning, check out the post that announced this event…<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The “Southern Region” of the Greater NJ Annual Conference (the “region” includes the Cape Atlantic, Gateway South, and our own Delaware Bay Districts) will be holding their annual “Day of Learning” on Sunday February 12<\/span>.\u00a0 And, it will be held at our church!<\/p>\n The Day of Learning will open at with check in, and then things will get moving with a service of worship. After the short worship service, we’ll break up into a series of workshops presented by conference staff and Regional Clergy members. Participants will be able to select two of the workshops (they’re held back to back). After the workshops- hey we’re Methodists: Food! If you’re hungry and want to stick around, the day will be topped off with an optional “light dinner”\u00a0 (advance registration for the dinner is required).<\/p>\n Here are the details…<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The theme of this year’s Day of Learning is entitled:<\/p>\n “Reclaiming your Passion for Ministry<\/span><\/em><\/strong>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s a summary of the available workshops:<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>Announcement Post<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n 1:45 \u00a0 \u00a0 –<\/td>\n 2:15<\/td>\n Sign in and welcome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2:15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –<\/td>\n 3:00<\/td>\n Worship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –<\/td>\n 4:15<\/td>\n Workshops A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4:15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –<\/td>\n 4:30<\/td>\n Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4:30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –<\/td>\n 5:45<\/td>\n Workshops B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6:00 –<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n Dinner \n (optional- advance registration required- see registration form)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Stuff You Can Learn…<\/span><\/h3>\n
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