Pastor’s Corner June 12

Pastor’s Corner June 12

Aloha Camp 2025 – “Aloha – Called by God”This week, the halls of Pittman Park echoed with laughter, worship songs, and the unmistakable joy of children discovering just how much God loves them. Aloha Camp wasn’t just a summer event—it was a sacred adventure. Through Scripture, music, Moana movie cli

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Pastor’s Corner June 5

Pastor’s Corner June 5

Dear Friends,What a gift it was to gather with fellow United Methodists from across South Georgia for this year’s Annual Conference! Each year, this time of worship, learning, and holy conferencing reminds me that the Church is alive and moving forward—not just in our own congregation, but across th

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Pastor’s Corner May 29

Pastor’s Corner May 29

“God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.” — Genesis 1:31 (NRSV)This week brings so much to celebrate and pray for—from amazing students chasing big dreams to a meaningful gathering of United Methodists across South Georgia.First up—let’s cheer for our Charles Black Scholar

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Outreach at Little Lotts Creek Apartments

Outreach at Little Lotts Creek Apartments

Pittman Park UMC is bringing the church to Little Lotts Creek Apartments at 14 E Jones Ave. We are getting to know the residents by hosting a reception in the apartment’s community Center each Saturday. Your loving presence from 3-4:30 p.m. will make a big difference. We especially need those who wo

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Sewing for Missions

Sewing for Missions

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.

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Monthly Women’s Meetings

Monthly Women’s Meetings

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

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Pack Lunches for Foundations Resource Center

Pack Lunches for Foundations Resource Center

Celebrate Juneteenth by serving others! Help us pack 40 lunches on Thursday, June 19 at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The lunches will go to pregnant women and their families through Foundations Resource Center.

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Medical Mission Trip

Medical Mission Trip

We commissioned Chelsea Mikell, Leslie Pittman, Laurie Cigal, Scott Mikell, Emily Sproul on June 15. They will be joining 23 others for a weeklong Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. They leave June 21 and return on June 28.“We send you our with our blessing. We will pray for you daily.

Megan Hopkins
The Nine meeting in Sanctuary

The Nine meeting in Sanctuary

Beginning Sunday, June 22, The N9ne Contemporary Worship Service will temporarily move to the Sanctuary while the Fellowship Hall A/C is replaced. Same time, same vibrant worship–just a new (and literally cooler) location. We’ll return to the Fellowship Hall once the new unit is installed. And yes w

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Church Council June 23

Church Council June 23

Our next scheduled Church Council Meeting will be held in the Student Center on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. You’ll hear updates from our committees and the latest business of church operations. Childcare will be provided.

Megan Hopkins
Park Students at Summer Camp

Park Students at Summer Camp

A group of Park Students will travel to Lake Junaluska, North Carolina on June 25 to attend M28 Mountain Camp. They will return June 28. Prayer Guide:Pray for each of the group members as well as the speakers, worship leaders, and discipleship leadersFor the truth of the Gospel to be made knownFor s

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Park Students Summertime

Park Students Summertime

☀️Summer at Park Students: Big Fun. Deep Faith. Real Friends.When the school year wraps up, we dive into a summer full of faith, friendship, and unforgettable fun!Every event is designed to help students build deep friendships, strengthen their faith, and know they are fully loved by God and by us.H

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Park Students Pool Parties

Park Students Pool Parties

Sundays are water days — a chance for students to let down their guard, connect, and just have pure, joyful fun together!This Sunday, June 8, we will meet for a pool party at 5 p.m.Upcoming Super Splash Sundays:June 22: Beach Day (Leaving church at 10AM after 9am worship)June 29: Slip-n-Slide Kickba

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Pastor’s Corner May 22

Pastor’s Corner May 22

Open Doors, Open HeartsChurch family,What a season of celebration and generosity we’re living in together! As we look back with joy and ahead with hope, I’m reminded again and again that Pittman Park is a church of open doors and open hearts—ready to pour into the lives of others with love, faith, a

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Pastor’s Corner May 15

Pastor’s Corner May 15

What an incredible journey it has been walking through our We Are Pittman Park series together! Over these past weeks, we’ve explored what it means to live out the values found right in our name: Personal Growth, Abundant Grace, Real Relationships, and Kindhearted Generosity.Now, I’ll be honest—when

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Pastor’s Corner May 8

Pastor’s Corner May 8

“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (NIV)One of the deepest desires in every human heart is to be fully known and fully loved. Yet, so often, we hide behind carefully constructed masks, afraid tha

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Pastors Corner May 1

Pastors Corner May 1

At Pittman Park, we believe church is more than just a place you go on Sunday mornings—it’s a community where you can grow, be known, and make a real difference in the world. That’s why, in our current sermon series, we’re highlighting the values that shape who we are and who we are becoming:Persona

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Pastor’s Corner April 24

Pastor’s Corner April 24

Church Family,What an incredible Easter Sunday we shared together! Nearly 500 people joined us for worship across our services, filling our sanctuary and hearts with joy as we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. From our sunrise service to the final “Amen” of the Hallel

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Get to Know the Church: Jessie Moore

Get to Know the Church: Jessie Moore

Jessie Moore spends 6 days a week at Pittman Park, taking care of little ones. Monday through Friday, she teaches the Older Twos class at the Pittman Park Education Center, then on Sundays, she teaches the nursery class for Park Kids. If you don’t have a child, you’re most likely to see her with her

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Pastor’s Corner April 17

Pastor’s Corner April 17

There is a rhythm to Holy Week—it begins with palms waving and hosannas shouted, but it doesn’t march straight to Easter morning. No, it moves downward first—through the darkness of betrayal, the agony of the cross, and the silence of a sealed tomb. And it is in that silence that we so often rush pa

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Pastor’s Corner April 10

Pastor’s Corner April 10

Worship is one of the most beautiful things we get to do together. It’s not just singing or scripture reading—it’s a posture of the heart. It’s us, as the people of God, choosing to turn our attention away from ourselves and onto the One who saves, heals, and redeems.This week, we continue our Lente

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Pastor’s Corner April 3

Pastor’s Corner April 3

Confession TimeI have to confess—I need to practice what I preach.This Lenten season at Pittman Park, we’ve been intentionally making space for God through the spiritual disciplines of meditation, simplicity, fasting, and submission. Each week, we’ve taken a long look at the cluttered corners of our

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Pastor’s Corner March 27

Pastor’s Corner March 27

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 5, as Pittman Park hosts a Rummage Sale in the Fellowship Hall. This community event is not just an opportunity to find great deals — it’s a chance to make a real difference. All proceeds will directly support Pittman Park Missions and the Altrusa Literacy Pro

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Pastor’s Corner March 20

Pastor’s Corner March 20

Making Space This LentHello, Pittman Park family!Can you believe we’re almost three weeks into Lent? Whether it’s been a smooth journey or a little bumpy, you’re here—and that’s what matters! This season, we’ve been leaning into what it means to make space for God, and this Sunday, we’re turning our

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