Pittman Park Family & Friends,As we step into the sacred season of Lent, I want to invite you to two meaningful gatherings that help us transition from feasting to fasting, from celebration to contemplation as we prepare for Easter.First, join us for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Mar
Dear Pittman Park Family,This week, our hearts are heavy with sorrow. We share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our precious Pittman Park Education Center (PPEC) children. Our entire PPEC family is grieving alongside this child’s loved ones during this devastating time.In moments like
Sunday, March 2, is Family First Sunday. On the first Sunday of each month, 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. There will be a special Children’s Moment
A champion will be crowned this Sunday! You have brought in your cans of Tuna or Chicken during the month of February. The largest quantity of cans or (even better!) pouches will be announced on March 2. All donations will be used for our Backpack Buddies ministry.Current score in the third quarter:
If your student is interested in attending M28 Youth SUMMER Camp, June 24-28, 2024, we will have an informational meeting on Sunday, March 2 after youth at 7 pm in the Youth Room. This will be brief, and we will discuss fundraising opportunities.☀️ What is it: M28 is a mission-based summer camp wher
On the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:30 a.m., the Sewing for Missions team gathers in the sewing room beside the fellowship hall to work on various sewing projects to support missions efforts. All are welcome to join, supplies and equipment are provided.
Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with Park Students! Our teens are hosting a fundraiser pancake supper to help raise funds for summer camp. Come out to support them on March 4 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Pittman Park UMC will host a Service of Ashes on March 5 at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This will be a time of repentance punctuated by the imposition of ashes as we enter the season of Lent.Learn more about the tradition of Ash Wednesday here:https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/ash-wednesday
On March 9, all Park Kids are invited to come to church in your pajamas! This is the morning when we will all be adjusting to the time change, so we’re celebrating by keeping our pajamas on for church. Fuzzy slippers optional.
Since public school is closed on Monday, we’re making the most of it with a Youth Lock-In beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 9📍 Where: Pittman Park UMC and Wesley Foundation 🕖 Time: Sunday, March 9, 7:00 PM – Monday, March 10, 9:00 AM 🎮 What’s Happening? A full night of games, food, worship, and f
Order an Easter Lily for display at Easter. It’s yours to keep after the service. Plants are $16 and can be dedicated to loved ones. Please place your order by March 22. Order forms available online and at the church office.
Our new Connect Path lunch is for anyone who is ready to serve the church and community effectively, with intention. Attendees will learn not only the different opportunities for volunteering, but also how they might best apply their gifts. The very first Connect Path will be March 23 at 12:00 in th
We’re continuing our Catalyst discipleship training on Sunday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to this practical lesson to learn new ways to make an impact in your world.
A rummage sale to benefit Pittman Park Missions and Altrusa Literacy Programs will be held Saturday, April 5 in the Fellowship Hall. Consider donating your household items to benefit the sale. Starting at noon on March 30, we will be accepting items at the church.
Honoring Faith in ActionDear Pittman Park Family,This past week, I had the incredible honor of standing at the Georgia State Capitol to receive a special proclamation from Senator Billy Hickman and Representative Lehman Franklin. This recognition was not just for me, but for all faith-based organiza
*CHILDCARE PROVIDED*Part 2 of Disciple III begins February 23.Join Pastor Jonathan for a deep dive into the powerful words of Paul, guided by the Disciple III Fast Track curriculum. The course will meet on Sundays at 5 in the Parlor.The first part of Disciple III explored the prophets. In the second
The first of our 2025 mission teams to the Dominican Republic returned on February 8. The next trip will be the construction team serving March 15-21. REGISTER HERE The final trip will be the medical team returning June 21-28.
A disciple of Jesus is someone who is becoming more like Jesus. What if, in our sin-sick culture of division, we, who are His disciples, become the answer to His unity prayer, “that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.” (John 17:21)?Just as beautiful colors, shapes,
Connect with Pittman Park women each month through one of our circle groups. You’ll grow in faith as you share with others.New Morning Women’s Circle We’d love to have you join us in our ministry to the church, the community and specifically to shut-ins. Second Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the ParlorSusan
Mike and Karen Riegelman recently moved to Statesboro from Ringgold in North Georgia near the boarder with Tennessee. You might see them at the Traditional service on Sundays or packing bags for Backpack Buddies on Wednesday afternoons. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a little bett
Join us for an eight-week Bible study that explores the connection between scripture and the Civil Rights Movement. Each week, we’ll reflect on passages from the Bible alongside key writings from figures like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Fannie Lou Hamer. The study concludes with the
One of my deeply held beliefs is that everyone needs a place to connect and grow. As human beings, we are created for community—to work together, to build relationships, and to support one another. Looking back over my life, I can clearly see the places where I found deep connections and growth: my
It’s an exciting time to be a part of Pittman Park! Every Sunday, new faces walk through the doors of Pittman Park United Methodist Church—some seeking a fresh start, others looking for a place to belong, and many simply wanting to deepen their faith. Over the past year, 44 people have made Pittman
Church Family,I continue to be amazed by the way Pittman Park lives out its mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ and Transforming the World in Jesus’ Name. This past week, we were called upon by the Bulloch Emergency Management Authority and Bulloch VOAD, to open our doors as a warming shelte
