Report from Duane & Alice Walters (12/2013)
The following was published in Duane & Alice’s December 2013 newsletter. It features a message written by their boss (earthly one, that is!)… We remember with the apostle Paul that our citizenship is in heaven. The Lord may use us to help bring many more from all over the world to recognize their real home with Him. So instead of touching just one continent with our service, my current job touches almost every continent. Here is what my boss says about our being here in...
Read MoreBreakfast Buffet & Yard Sale (4/26/14)
Start Your Day with Our Breakfast Buffet! On Saturday April 26, the Men’s Fellowship group will throw one of our famous Breakfast Buffets in our Fellowship Hall. The buffet starts at 8:00 AM and runs until 11:00 AM. The menu includes delicious items such as our French Toast casserole, Eggs, Chipped Beef, Pancakes… and some fruit to balance off the “bad” stuff! Cost of the buffet is Adults $6, $4 kids, free for children 2 and under. Concurrently with the breakfast,...
Read MoreThank You from the Gideons! (3/30/14)
Last month, Wayne Murphy, a representative from the Gideons visited our church and shared about his ministry in providing Bibles. Because of our support for them, they will be able to deliver 27 Bibles (or 107 Testaments) to a world hungry for God’s Word. To learn more about the Gideons, check out their website. Think of the Gideons the next time you’re in a hotel room… So how did this group get started putting Bibles in hotel rooms…. and why are they...
Read MoreJohn & Dasia Abramovich to Visit PUMC (4/6/14)
John and Dasia Abramovich will be at PUMC on Sunday, April 6th, and will join us for dinner and Bible Studies on Tuesday, April 8th. We will be blessed as they share their work with the children of Poland with us. Background John and Dasia Abramovich have been missionaries in Cieszyn, Poland for sixteen years. John is from Runnemede, and was content leading youth and young adult ministries in local churches. But God had plans for John far beyond New Jersey. After a guest speaker shared the...
Read MoreOne Great Hour of Sharing Funds UMCOR (3/30/14)
You’ve probably heard of UMCOR. When terrible things happen in the world like floods and earthquakes, the United Methodist Committee on Relief moves in. UMCOR is the arm of our church that reaches out to people in distress. And, it’s fully funded by the United Methodist Church. Any donations we give towards a particular UMCOR project go directly to that project. 100%. There are no overhead costs. So how are the costs “of doing business” covered? When a disaster...
Read MoreMen’s Breakfast Buffets Returning! (4/26/14)
The United Methodist Men’s Fellowship group will hold one of our “famous” Saturday morning breakfast buffets on Saturday April 26, from 8-11AM. Proceeds from this breakfast will go to support our friends in LaPamilla, Mexico who are building their church. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (3-12) and free for 2 and under. The menu usually includes pancakes, sausages, Egg casserole, Tater Tots, and… our famous French Toast Casserole. And just to balance...
Read MoreDaffodil Days (3/23/14)
We will offer the ability of purchasing pots of daffodils. The proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. These “Mini Daffodil Pots” will cost $10.00. You may order your daffodils by placing your order form in the offering plate with check or money or by dropping off your order form in the church office forms are available on Sundays as bulletin inserts). The last day to order is March 9th. Flowers can be picked up after church on Sunday March...
Read MoreOur Fathers House Misison Project (3/1/14)
OFH to Give the Poor a Hand Up Now that we are finished collecting soup cans and making Valentines, we have decided to begin our March mission project. Our next project is very popular as we collect money to make purchases through Heifer International. Different classes will decide on their project. Some may be collecting money to purchase chicks, a pig, goats, tree seedlings, bunnies, bees, a llama, sheep, ducks, fish, a heifer, or a share of one. You will be hearing more about this...
Read MoreMissionary Joy Phillips at Kountry Kitchen (3/8/14)
Joy Phillips Meet Joy Phillips and hear of her work with Mango Ministries in South Sudan. Join her for breakfast at the Kountry Kitchen on Rte 40 in Elmer, on Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 AM. Breakfast buffet is $7.75. Space is limited. Make reservations ASAP. E-mail joy.phillips@wgm.org; or call 765-618-0530.
Read MoreUrban Promise (1/5/13)
In concert with missions such as the Neighborhood Center and Kid’s Alley, part of our mission at PUMC is to help the people of Camden NJ transform their city into one that is free of poverty and full of promise. Dr. Bruce Main, president of Urban Promise, will be our guest speaker on Sunday January 5 (at both services). Members of the organization’s StreetLeaders program will provide music during the services. Urban Promise is located in Camden, NJ. Their mission is to equip the...
Read MoreUMCOR Providing Relief in the Phillipines
Typhoon Haiyan Relief UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) recently released a video describing their efforts in response to Typhoon Haiyan. Check it...
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child (11/14/13)
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 given to desperately needy children. The program covers more than 100 countries, and is administered by the Samaritan’s Purse organization (led by...
Read MoreMissionary Updates (10/1/13)
Each October as we join Christians everywhere on World Communion Sunday, we think that it is appropriate to update you on the work of the global missionaries that we help to support with our prayers and benevolence offerings. PUMC has always been a missional church. Presently, we divide your missions dollars among 45 ministries. Missions are an inherent part of our faith. Our missions prayers, financial support, and volunteer time start at the doors of PUMC and extend locally, nationally, and...
Read MoreMen’s Breakfast Buffet (10/26/13)
The Men’s Fellowship Group will hold a breakfast buffet on Saturday October 26. Proceeds from the breakfast (and the accompanying yard sale) will be used to help our friends in LaPlamilla Mexico finish the construction of their church building. If you’re coming to Eat… The buffet usually consists of French Toast, Egg Casserole, Taters, Fruit Cup, coffee, tea, juice, etc. etc. You won’t walk away hungry! The buffet runs from 8:00-11:00 AM. The cost is $6.00. If...
Read MoreWalk for All Ages (9/8/13)
Help us support the United Methodist Homes Fellowship Fund on Sunday September 8th by walking, sponsoring walkers, or purchasing a heart. The Fellowship Fund is a program that provides a financial safety net for the residents of the United Methodist Homes (such as Pitman Manor). For more information: www.umh-nj.org
Read MoreWings of the Morning Airplane (6/7/13)
The following is a report from the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference about the delivery of an airplane whose purchase was supported by the conference… ————————————————————- You’re probably familiar with the mission called “Wings of the Morning.” Our church has supported this mission for years even going back to the days in the old church when Wings of the Morning...
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