Pitman United Methodist Church

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Please join us as we worship our Lord and Savior here at Pitman United Methodist Church. A nursery is available during both worship services. We encourage you to prepare for worship and to pray for our Pastors and music leader as they prepare to lead us in worship.

Are you interested joining Pitman United Methodist Church?
Join the class which began on September 19th. Class meets at 9:20 AM between worship services in the conference room. Membership will be on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Please pray about this invitation and if interested, contact the church office.

Volunteers needed in PUMCs Education Department ASAP:
In order to comply with our Safe Sanctuaries policy, these vacancies still need to be filled by September: *a teacher for the newly established first-grade class, *a shepherd for the first-grade class,Please prayerfully consider offering your time and talents to teach or shepherding our children. See Carol Fox with questions or if interested.

A group of us are braving the early morning hours every Wednesday to meet in the Chapel at 6:00 AM to start our day with prayer. Soak in the beauty of the stained glass window, take comfort in the fellowship of others in prayer, rejoice in the shared celebrations and then depart to begin your day with His Spirit, love and grace. All are welcome!
Come pray with us for the future of the church (the vision) in the chapel @ 8:30 AM every Saturday. Pray for God to do mighty works in our congregation. Pray for those who need healing, our government (local, state, and national), our troops serving abroad, for our Stephen's Ministry sister church, our youth and our children. All are welcome.

Beginning October 10, join us in worship as Rev. Dr. Lawrence H. Potts does a sermon series entitled Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. Our nation is experiencing what many have described as the American Nightmare. Increasing consumer debt, declines in savings, lower income growth, rising housing costs, and a volatile stock market are all contributing to economic insecurity. We live in a society that tells us you deserve it now, whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.

Come explore what the Bible teaches us about financial management. Well look at what others have learned by working through financial challenges and watch some informative video clips. Each week tools will be provided that will help to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan with a biblical foundation.

The end of the study will coincide with our 125th Anniversary Celebration. Please set aside time to participate in the study and especially the Celebration.

Boy Scouts of America/Cub Scouts
Did you know that B.S.A. Troop 55 & Cub Pack 218 meet at our church on Mondays, 7 - 8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall & the Gathering Room. For more information, contact Troop 55 at Troop55@PitmanUMC.org and Cub Pack 218@cubscouts@pitmanumc.org.

Scouts will be recognized with badges of rank and merit badges earned in the past 6 months.

Scouts will distribute bags Saturday November 13 and return Saturday November 20 to pick up donations of non perishable food items. All donations will serve local needy families through the church and the Pitman Food Pantry.

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink." (Matt 25:34, NIV)

Due to the difficult economic situation, the Pitman Pantry is once again in desperate need of food. The shelves are empty! Suggestions include pasta, cereal, canned goods, peanut butter, & jelly. The Pitman Pantry provided bags of food to over 8200 people this past year. Your donations made this possible. Place your non-perishable food items in the shopping cart which is located in the hallway to the Fellowship Hall. Thank you!

A Soldiers Journal
You are invited to write a message to a young man serving in Iraq. Enter your thoughts in the journal on the table in the Narthex. If you would like your own soldier to write to, email lwtbridge@soldiersangels.org with your request.

Missions Projects. . . or How Can I Help??
Coupons for Troops continues to be another mission project experiencing success. Bring your extra coupons to church.
If your group is doing a mission project, please inform the missions committee of this activity. Email missions@pitmanumc.org.

The congregation of our church is actively reaching out in service to our local community. There are many opportunities here in Gloucester County and around the world. Jump on board! Some areas of involvement:

Pitman Manor (Auxiliary, Special Help days, Birthday Parties, Van driver)

How is your group supporting Missions? Please let the Missions Committee know by emailing missions@pitmanumc.org.

Men's Fellowship Breakfast
The Mens group is putting on a Breakfast Buffet (pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, scrapple) on Saturday October 23 (8 to 11AM). The cost will be: Adults $6, Children $4, Children under 2 $0.00. Funds raised will be used to support the La Pamilla Mission.

We are excited about the opportunity to once again offer Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey. The sessions begin on Tuesday, June 8. In these trying economic times, we can all use a little Financial Peace, and Dave Ramsey shows us how! For further information or questions, please contact Bret Walker at financialpeace@pitmanumc.org.

Pitman UMC is about to open a lay ministry to people within our church and community who need ongoing pastoral support. Caregivers, who complete over 50 hours of training, will befriend someone in need to provide ongoing support and encouragement. The "Blue Christmas" program is just one example of how Stephen Ministers have served.

Another training class for Stephen Ministries is now being offered. If you feel God calling you to consider being a Stephen Minister, please contact Pastor Larry or Pastor Peter.

PALS (Praying, Acting, Losing, Sharing) Continues to Loose!
Interested in losing some weight? If so, come join us at PALS on Mondays at 6:30 PM. PALS is a weight loss support group which meets once a week for about 45 minutes. We use prayer, scripture, accountability, and sharing information to help each other lose weight. Males and females are welcome. You do not have to be a member of our church to join. There will be a one time $10 registration fee.

The lesson begins with prayer concerns, a devotion concerning weight-loss and a mini-lesson. Then we celebrate our weight-loss. If you have any questions or would like additional information send an e-mail to PALS@Pitmanumc.org. PALS meets on Monday nights @ 6:30 PM in the Scout Room.

Remember "god loves you right where you are, just as you are, so you can love yourself".

A great time of fellowship is happening at our church on the 1st Friday of each month. It's the Living Water Coffee House. Starting at 7:30 PM, join other young adults for a time of fun, food, and live music.

Living Water provides a place where young adults gather and meet fellow Christians. An open invitation is extended to anyone in the 18-25 age group. This coffee house is a community ministry, sponsored and supported by several area churches. Bring a friend!!

Church & Community Yard Sale to Help Raise Funds for our Mexican Sister Church
Have you been wanting to have a yard sale to clean out some of your clutter, but havent had the chance? Well give you the chance and youll be helping a mission project at the same time! On Oct. 23, our church family will be working together to raise money for building supplies for the Methodist Church in La Palmilla, Mexico. The men will be making breakfast and at the same time, we will be hosting a church/community yard sale. The yard sale will be from 8:00 AM 3:00 PM. You can reserve an inside spot in the fellowship hall for $15 or just show up on the 23rd for an outside spot for only $10. Inside spots will be limited so they will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Jennifer Andrade or Judy Stewart to reserve your spot or for more information by emailing event@pitmanumc.org.

We are having a couples retreat February 11-13 2011 At Sandy Cove. Anyone interested please call Judy Stewart. We have 10 rooms reserved already. Rooms fill up fast. We could order more rooms if needed, please email event@pitmanumc.org ASAP! There will be new team or speakers and worship leaders. We have had a wonderful time in the past hope to see some new faces and some from the previous years.
Cost: $448.00 per couple (224.00 per person)
Includes: 6 great meals,2 nights lodging, snacks, programs and activities.
Speakers: BILL &PAM FARREL

Letter Read Sept. 12
Rev. Dr. Lawrence Potts read this letter in church Sunday morning, Sept. 12, in response to the Koran burning controversy of Sept. 11.

Wesleyan Fasting Society...The Wesleyan Fasting Society is a small group in our church which seeks to grow in our commitment to God by starting each month with a 24 hour period of fasting and prayer.
The fast typically begins after breakfast on Saturday and ends when we share in the Lord's Supper during the worship service on Sunday. Instead of eating Saturday's lunch and dinner and Sunday's breakfast, we gather in the chapel for prayer. It's an awesome opportunity to grow closer to God, and it's open to anyone who wants to take part (by praying- with or without fasting).
= = = JOIN US FOR THE NEXT FASTING WEEKEND --> October 2 - 3 = = =

Jesus calls us to fast... discover how this act binds us closer to Him. For more information, contact Bret Walker at fasting@pitmanumc.org.

Deborah Slenkamp, the director, welcomes any questions and is available to give a tour to anyone who might be interested. Contact her at debbieslenkamp@pitmanumc.org or call 856-589-5812. Questions concerning the program can be directed to ourfathershouse@pitmanumc.org.

As we have seen over and over again in our "Treasures of the Transformed Life" study, a critical aspect of our growth in the Christian life is to dive into the Word.
What better way to help you study the Bible at home or on the go than using computer bible software to look up verses and information. One of the products on the market is Logos Bible Software which is used by our own Rev. Dr. Lawrence H. Potts. Check it out and see if you're interested.

We are excited about many opportunities for outreach and Christian growth and want to best utilize our facility. Now is the time to identify the groups, studies, and committees that will meet and their facility needs (day, time, & room). If your group will meet in the church, please complete the Building Use Form. The Building Use Form is also available in the church office and in the mailboxes. Please complete and leave it in the office for or email it to Nancy Walters.

Find us on Facebook
We are now on Facebook. Multiple groups have been set up in Facebook to communicate the happenings of our youth, our young adults, the Wesleyan Fasting Society, the men ("Band of Brothers"), and the church. The church group is used to share prayer concerns and relate how God is working in your life (the God-prints).

Contributions Made Easy...
Save time, simplify your life, and support our church! In this new millennium PUMC is keeping up with the times by offering you a new way to help our ministry. Our new electronic contribution program is an automatic funds transfer program that will allow you to make contributions without having to lift a pen to write a check or reach into your wallet for cash!

If you are considering being baptized or having your child baptized here at Pitman UMC, fill out the application and leave it in the church office.

If you are considering having your wedding ceremony here at Pitman UMC, this booklet will provide you with general information for wedding planning, expectations from the pastors, and fees. Call the church office to check available dates and then submit your application and deposit.

What are Your Spiritual Gifts????
Do you know what gifts the Holy Spirit has given you? If not, check out this website to determine what your Spiritual Gifts are: Gifts Assessment

Visit our Virtual Bookstore to purchase books used in bible studies, for gifts, or just plain reading. Cokesbury will donate a percentage of the sales proceeds to the church. Church members should create their own online account when purchasing items.

On-Line Sunday School...
PUMC has gone high tech with Sunday School for kids in grades K - 6. Check out this site for a fun interactive Christian educational tool. There is a special area for Sunday School Teachers as well.

Take a Tour of Our New Building...
Five years ago, a fire destroyed our historic church building in the center of Pitman. During our years of transition after the fire, we met in a school, a theater, and a converted hardware store. But our period of wandering ended in July 2007 when we moved into our new building .
Our church is now located at the corner of Lambs Road and Broadway in Pitman (758 N. Broadway). The building features a 620 seat sanctuary, a fellowship hall with a stage and full kitchen, and a two story education / administration wing. We also have on site parking and full accessibility (ground floor entry to the sanctuary with an elevator to the upper floor of the educational wing).
Take a "Virtual Tour of our New Church!!!