Pitman United Methodist Church
Mission
Missions are an inherent part of our Methodist faith. Following the Great Commandment to" Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all of your soul, and with all of your mind... and love your neighbor as yourself" Matthew 22:37-39; and The Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19)
With our prayers and benevolent giving our congregation supports missionaries and missions projects locally, nationally, and throughout the world. Our congregation shares their time, talents, fellowship, friendship, and love with others. They cook and teach, write and sing, knit and sew, lead and follow. Young and old, they serve as their abilities allow, doing the work of our Lord. There are a myriad of missions, ministries, and discipleship opportunities at this church for those with servants hearts of all ages. Each of us, guided by the will of God, and with the power of the Holy Spirit, can share our gifts and graces, time and talents with others in the missions and ministries of our church.
UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27th
"They had first given themselves unreservedly to God and to us. The other giving simply flowed out of the purposes of God working in their lives" 2 Corinthians 8:5
In 1865 a special United Methodist fund was established for the advanced education of persons entering the ministry or missionary service. Today, United Methodist Student Day calls the Church to support students as they prepare for life by uniting faith with knowledge. Every year hundreds of students receive scholarships and loans funded by United Methodist Student Day. Your contributions help provide students with the materials and encouragement they need and nurtures future seminarians.
Scholarships are awarded to United Methodists who reside in participating conferences, and who attend a United Methodist related college or university.
When you give to United Methodist Student Day, you support students who are finding new ways to serve God in the world. In these troubled economic times the demand for scholarships and loans is skyrocketing. Your contributions are needed now more than ever.
CONCERT TO BENEFIT UMCOR
On Friday, August 26th, Pastor Brian Joyce from Asbury UMC in Woodstown brought his praise team and other musicians and soloists to PUMC for a concert to benefit UMCOR. Our talented Matthew Potts and Kathryn Pepe joined them. Unfortunately, that was the same weekend that we also had an unwanted visitor, Hurricane Irene, so very few could attend that wonderful concert. Pastor Brian spoke of the sights we have all been exposed to in the media of starving refugees walking for miles to escape the famine caused by the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa.Many have already died. He mentioned that just 10c a day can provide enough nutrition to prevent a baby from starving to death. UMCOR is there in the refugee camps, providing food, water, and medical care. UMCOR will be there for years to come.
Bishop Devadhar writes "The drought in the Horn of Africa has caused twelve million lives to be at risk, including millions of children. Experts say that it is the worst drought in sixty years.I am reminded that the children craving food and water are no different than my grandchildren-or yours."
Because so few were able to attend the concert in August, we are going to schedule another concert to benefit UMCOR. Pastor Brian is delighted to bring the Asbury UMC musicians and soloists back to PUMC. This time we'll also have some surprise guests joining them, so this UMCOR concert will be even bigger and better.
Please watch your bulletin for the date and time of the UMCOR concert, and plan to attend. It promises to be a wonderful evening of fellowship and entertainment.