Pastor’s Corner July 25

Pastor’s Corner July 25

We’ve had an INCREDIBLE SUMMER of ministry, fun, and fellowship at Pittman Park! From Inside Us Camp to mission trips in Tifton, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic, to pool parties for our youth, and our Annual Watermelon Cutting last night, we’re a church that’s active and thriving!As summer winds

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Park Students Savannah Day Trip

Park Students Savannah Day Trip

Park Students are hitting the road one last time this summer. The group will head out after Sunday School for a Savannah adventure with Youth Director Bekah.Youth will attend The 9 am Contemporary service, after which they will travel to Savannah for a day of fun with Bekah.For more information, con

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Back to School Church Picnic Aug 4

Back to School Church Picnic Aug 4

Join us as we celebrate the new school year on August 4 at noon, following the traditional service. Bring a side dish to share. We’ll provide chicken.

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Wednesday Night Activities Return Aug. 7

Wednesday Night Activities Return Aug. 7

The school year is starting up again in Bulloch County, and that means Pittman Park’s Wednesday night activities are back! Join us for supper, followed by bible study groups for all ages and Chancel Choir practice. Kids Choir is also starting back on Aug. 7.5:00 p.m. Communion in the Chapel5:00 p.m.

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Isaiah Bible Study

Isaiah Bible Study

Join Pastor Jonathan for a weekly study of the book of Isaiah. We’ll meet Wednesday nights at 6:30 in the Parlor. We will be guided by video and workbook resources from The Epic of Eden: Isaiah by Dr. Sandra Richter.Often named the fifth gospel, the book of the prophet Isaiah has more to say about I

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Park Kids Bible Club

Park Kids Bible Club

The Wednesday night Park Kids Bible Club is a place where children in grades K-5 can learn the Bible and practice what it means to follow Jesus. We’ll sing, pray, hear bible stories in order, and reinforce lessons through games and crafts. The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum is the source for lesso

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Park Students Small Groups

Park Students Small Groups

Park Students offers middle and high school small groups each Wednesday night during the school year. This is your chance to make sense of God, the Bible, Church and LIFE with other students and leaders who get it.

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Kids Choir Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

Kids Choir Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

We love for our children to be a part of worship. Weekly rehearsals will introduce children to new songs and prepare the group to sing in front of the congregation. Join us at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays before Open Table.The Kids Choir is open to ages PreK-8th grade.

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Disciple III Bible Study

Disciple III Bible Study

Join Pastor Jonathan for a deep dive into both the old and new testaments, guided by the Disciple III Fast Track curriculum. The course will meet on Sundays at 5 in the Parlor.This 24-week study will explore how memory and identity shape us as the people of God. Together, we will dive into the power

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Pastor’s Corner July 18

Pastor’s Corner July 18

Embracing Change and Celebrating Transitions at Pittman ParkAs summer winds down, the season brings about many transitions and changes. Teachers return to school on Tuesday, students follow on August 1, and our college campuses buzz back to life, especially here in Statesboro with the advent of a ne

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Pastor’s Corner July 11

Pastor’s Corner July 11

This is a busy week for Pittman Park Missions! On Monday, Stephanie Smith, along with Megan and Avery Hopkins, began their journey to Uganda. They have landed safely and are witnessing God move powerfully among the people there. I have enjoyed hearing from our Ugandan friends, Josh and Godwin, who l

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Pastor’s Corner July 4

Pastor’s Corner July 4

Happy 4th of July! This week my family and I have been spending some much-needed time on vacation. Thank you for allowing us to get away to rest, recover, and spend time together. This week we’ve enjoyed the beaches at Hilton Head, great food, and fun together.Today, we celebrate the freedom we have

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Family First Sunday July 4

Family First Sunday July 4

Sunday, July 4, is Family First Sunday. On Family First Sundays, our worship services are tailored to all ages. Children will stay in worship with their families and Nursery will be available for infant to 4 years old or older children as needed.

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Pastor’s Corner June 27

Pastor’s Corner June 27

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been exploring how our internal soundtracks shape our lives and decisions. We can replace the negative and deforming soundtracks in our mind focusing on practical steps inspired by Paul’s wisdom in 2 Timothy 1:7-9 to cultivate the Spirit of power, love, and self-discip

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Pastor’s Corner June 20

Pastor’s Corner June 20

In “Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking,” Jon Acuff uses “soundtracks” as a metaphor for the repetitive thoughts that play in our minds. These soundtracks significantly influence our decisions, actions, and mindset. In short, what we tell ourselves again and again shapes our reality

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Inside Us Camp June 13

Inside Us Camp June 13

We’ve had a delightful group of 43 children this week at Inside Us Camp. They memorized Mark 12:30, donated over $140 (so far) to children in Uganda, and they look forward to sharing a Camp song with the congregation at the Nine this Sunday. Thanks to our army of volunteers who have made the week ex

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Pastor’s Corner June 6

Pastor’s Corner June 6

Hi, Pittman Park Family!I want to invite you to join in prayer for our Inside Us camp happening from Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14. Throughout the week, we will be welcoming children from across our community to hear the message of Jesus’ love! Church camp is a significant opportunity for growt

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Discovery Class and the Wired Word

Discovery Class and the Wired Word

Each Sunday the Discovery Sunday School Class examines the link between current events and the message of Scripture. A rotating group of facilitators uses The Wired Word curriculum to lead discussion and prayer. The Discovery Class is geared toward adults under 40. The class meets from 10-10:45 a.m.

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Get to Know the Church STAFF: Megan Hopkins

Get to Know the Church STAFF: Megan Hopkins

As Director of Children’s Ministry, Megan Hopkins can most often be found in the Main Street kids wing where she ministers to our youngest congregants. After 10 years as a parent volunteer in the program, she was asked to take the helm in a transitional capacity during the summer of 2021. And she ne

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Pastor’s Corner May 30

Pastor’s Corner May 30

Hi, Pittman Park Family!I’m excited for you to join us in worship this week as we welcome Albert Williams to come and lead us! Albert is our Wesley Foundation Director at Georgia Southern University. He is starting his third year at Wesley and has been a transformational presence for students on our

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Pastor’s Corner May 23

Pastor’s Corner May 23

This past Thursday, my Kiwanis club meeting was graced by Shannon Ramsey from Families 4 Families. Shannon’s organization plays a pivotal role in training and supporting foster families, ensuring that children entering the foster care system are met with love and stability. Their work is truly comme

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Pastor’s Corner May 16

Pastor’s Corner May 16

This Sunday, during worship, we will celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the day we remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples in Jerusalem and the birth of the church. Peter and 120 others, filled with the Holy Spirit, spilled into the crowded streets of Jerusalem, speaking in ton

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Pastor’s Corner May 9

Pastor’s Corner May 9

Throughout the week, I have found myself drifting back to 1 John 5:1-6, the text I preached from on Sunday. The promises found there have given me hope and solace in the midst of the challenges of life and ministry.[Watch last week’s sermon on You Tube]As I sit down to write today, I’m acutely aware

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