Pitman United Methodist Church

758 N. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071

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Daily Devotionals:

Our Daily Bread     Upper Room      My Utmost for His Highest

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Worship Him

Join us as we worship our Lord and Savior here at Pitman United Methodist Church.   A nursery is available during Worship.

Sunday School                    9:00 AM

Worship Service               10:15 AM

Camp Meeting Service       7:30 PM (Pitman Grove Tabernacle)

We look forward to having you visit with us.

Fourth of July Float!!!

Our church will present a float in the Pitman Fourth of July Parade. If you're planning to attend the parade, wear your witness T-Shirt (the one handed out at church this past Sunday) and be on the lookout for the Men's Praise Team which will be riding the float while playing several songs throughout the parade route.

If you want to walk along with the float and represent our church, wear a PUMC T-Shirt (one of the shirts handed out at church this past Sunday or a VBS shirt), and meet us on the corner of Crafton Ave. and Highland Terrace at 8:45.

America Bless God!!!

+ + + Reaching Up + + +

Start the Month by Fasting
We have formed a group (currently known as the Wesleyan Fasting Society) which seeks to grow in our commitment to God by starting each month with a 24 hour period of fasting and prayer.

The fast 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.

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

Start the Day with Prayer
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.

Did You Miss this Week's Sermon?

If so, you can listen to them online! Links to the most recent sermons are shown below. Additional messages may be heard on the Sermon page.

June 28, 2009

(Mark 5:21-43):   "Is God Still in the Healing Business?"
(Rev. Dr. Larry Potts)

June 21, 2009 (Father's Day)..

(Mark 4:35-41):   "Enough"
(Rev. Peter Jameison)

    + + + Reaching Out + + +

Financial Peace University

The Dave Ramsey seminar, “Financial Peace University,” will be offered this summer to help you, or someone you deeply care about, better manage your money. Lessons on budgeting and debt management will ease the financial stress. Please know, this is not about giving money to the church. The pastors want to bless families, individuals, and marriages and this is one of the best tools among many that can make an enormous difference in our financial lives.

“Financial Peace University” is a 13-week seminar which costs $115. The outlay covers the cost of the material that will help you budget and significantly lower your debt. The two hour weekly class starting Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. will make an enormous difference in your life as it has for thousands all over the country. Meeting in Potter’s Hand, child care will be provided. Please know, the classes are open to everyone in our church and community.

Call the church office to register. Hear how Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” can change your life! Or check out the course on the web: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/church/

Stephen Ministry

Pitman UMC is starting a lay ministry to people within our church and community who need ongoing pastoral support. Pamphlets explaining Stephen Ministry are available on the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. If you feel God calling you to consider being a Stephen Minister, please contact Pastor Larry or Pastor Peter.

Young Adults

Come out Friday, July 3, at 8:30 PM for a time of fun, food, live music, and fellowship at our Living Waters Coffee House located in Potters Hand. The Coffee House is for all Young Adults between the ages of 18 - 25. Bring a friend!!

Also, we have a vibrant Young Adult Group (18 - 25) which meets every Weds. night from 7 - 9 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for some discussion and volleyball. Bring a friend!!

Our Father's House Under Construction!!!

Our Father’s House Preschool is now accepting registration forms for the 2009-2010 school year. Three-year old and Pre-K classes are now being offered for either 2-day, 3-day or 4-day programs. Download a registration form or pick one up in the narthex or church office if you are interested in attending the preschool. 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 Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Questions concerning the program can be directed to or ourfathershouse@pitmanumc.org.

Mission Updates..

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:

Scrappy Quilters (Meets 2nd Sat of month. Makes quilts for charity).

Ranch Hope

Interfaith Hospitality Network

Pitman Food Pantry (odd Tuesday Nights)

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

Habitat for Humanity (Building, construction)

Not Yet Ready for Prime Time Singers
(Nursing home, hospital and home visits for those ill or aging)

Kids on a Mission for God (training children for a life of mission)

Youth Mission and Service Projects

Pitman Pantry Needs

"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 currently in need of any non-perishable food item..   More and more people are depending on the pantry and are needing our help. Please place your items in the shopping cart which is located in the hallway to the fellowship hall.

A cereal Sunday will once again be held - in June. Check back for further details.

   + + + Reaching Across + + +

Methodist Night at the Phillies

Saturday July 11 is United Methodist Church night at Citizen's Bank Park. Our Men's group will sponsor a trip to the game to watch the Phillies play Pittsburgh Pirates. All are welcome! Contact Jeff Stewart for ticket information.

    + + + Odds 'n Ends + + +

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: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355371/k.9501/Spiritual_Gifts.htm

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! Look for information in the May SteepleNotes.

Baptismal Application

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.

Getting Married?

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.

Schedules Needed

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.

Virtual Bookstore

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.

Spring Alive 2009

Thinning your bulbs? Put extra crocus, daffodil or tulip bulbs in the designated boxes in the Narthex. Thank you for helping make Spring 2009 alive with color at PUMC.

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.

Check out this other Bible site for kids as well.

Still Getting Used to 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!!!

We've put together a series of slide shows to show the highlights of each section of our church.   Click Here to check out our new home and to see what we're doing with it.

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	Signboard Message: "FREE!!"
	Daily Devotionals: Our Daily Bread Upper Room My Utmost for His Highest
+ + + This Week + + +
	Worship Him Join us as we worship our Lord and Savior here at Pitman United Methodist Church. A nursery is available during Worship. Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:15 AM Camp Meeting Service 7:30 PM (Pitman Grove Tabernacle) We look forward to having you visit with us.
	Fourth of July Float!!! Our church will present a float in the Pitman Fourth of July Parade. If you're planning to attend the parade, wear your witness T-Shirt (the one handed out at church this past Sunday) and be on the lookout for the Men's Praise Team which will be riding the float while playing several songs throughout the parade route. If you want to walk along with the float and represent our church, wear a PUMC T-Shirt (one of the shirts handed out at church this past Sunday or a VBS shirt), and meet us on the corner of Crafton Ave. and Highland Terrace at 8:45. America Bless God!!!
+ + + Reaching Up + + +
	Start the Month by Fasting We have formed a group (currently known as the Wesleyan Fasting Society) which seeks to grow in our commitment to God by starting each month with a 24 hour period of fasting and prayer. The fast 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. Jesus calls us to fast... discover how this act binds us closer to Him. For more information, contact Bret Walker.
	Start the Day with Prayer 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.
	Did You Miss this Week's Sermon? If so, you can listen to them online! Links to the most recent sermons are shown below. Additional messages may be heard on the Sermon page. June 28, 2009 (Mark 5:21-43): "Is God Still in the Healing Business?" (Rev. Dr. Larry Potts) June 21, 2009 (Father's Day).. (Mark 4:35-41): "Enough" (Rev. Peter Jameison)
+ + + Reaching Out + + +
	Financial Peace University The Dave Ramsey seminar, “Financial Peace University,” will be offered this summer to help you, or someone you deeply care about, better manage your money. Lessons on budgeting and debt management will ease the financial stress. Please know, this is not about giving money to the church. The pastors want to bless families, individuals, and marriages and this is one of the best tools among many that can make an enormous difference in our financial lives. “Financial Peace University” is a 13-week seminar which costs $115. The outlay covers the cost of the material that will help you budget and significantly lower your debt. The two hour weekly class starting Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. will make an enormous difference in your life as it has for thousands all over the country. Meeting in Potter’s Hand, child care will be provided. Please know, the classes are open to everyone in our church and community. Call the church office to register. Hear how Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” can change your life! Or check out the course on the web: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/church/
	Stephen Ministry Pitman UMC is starting a lay ministry to people within our church and community who need ongoing pastoral support. Pamphlets explaining Stephen Ministry are available on the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. If you feel God calling you to consider being a Stephen Minister, please contact Pastor Larry or Pastor Peter.
	Young Adults Come out Friday, July 3, at 8:30 PM for a time of fun, food, live music, and fellowship at our Living Waters Coffee House located in Potters Hand. The Coffee House is for all Young Adults between the ages of 18 - 25. Bring a friend!! Also, we have a vibrant Young Adult Group (18 - 25) which meets every Weds. night from 7 - 9 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for some discussion and volleyball. Bring a friend!!
	Our Father's House Under Construction!!! Our Father’s House Preschool is now accepting registration forms for the 2009-2010 school year. Three-year old and Pre-K classes are now being offered for either 2-day, 3-day or 4-day programs. Download a registration form or pick one up in the narthex or church office if you are interested in attending the preschool. 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 Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Questions concerning the program can be directed to or ourfathershouse@pitmanumc.org.
	Mission Updates.. 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: Scrappy Quilters (Meets 2nd Sat of month. Makes quilts for charity). Ranch Hope Interfaith Hospitality Network Pitman Food Pantry (odd Tuesday Nights) Pitman Manor (Auxiliary, Special Help days, Birthday Parties, Van driver) Habitat for Humanity (Building, construction) Not Yet Ready for Prime Time Singers (Nursing home, hospital and home visits for those ill or aging) Kids on a Mission for God (training children for a life of mission) Youth Mission and Service Projects
	Pitman Pantry Needs "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 currently in need of any non-perishable food item.. More and more people are depending on the pantry and are needing our help. Please place your items in the shopping cart which is located in the hallway to the fellowship hall. A cereal Sunday will once again be held - in June. Check back for further details.
+ + + Reaching Across + + +
	Methodist Night at the Phillies Saturday July 11 is United Methodist Church night at Citizen's Bank Park. Our Men's group will sponsor a trip to the game to watch the Phillies play Pittsburgh Pirates. All are welcome! Contact Jeff Stewart for ticket information.
+ + + Odds 'n Ends + + +
	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: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355371/k.9501/Spiritual_Gifts.htm
	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! Look for information in the May SteepleNotes.
	Baptismal Application 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.
	Getting Married? 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.
	Schedules Needed 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.
	Virtual Bookstore 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.
	Spring Alive 2009 Thinning your bulbs? Put extra crocus, daffodil or tulip bulbs in the designated boxes in the Narthex. Thank you for helping make Spring 2009 alive with color at PUMC.
	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. Check out this other Bible site for kids as well.
	Still Getting Used to 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!!!* We've put together a series of slide shows to show the highlights of each section of our church. Click Here to check out our new home and to see what we're doing with it.