Seen, Known, and LovedOne of the most beautiful chapters in all of Scripture is Luke 15. In just a few verses, Jesus shares three parables that reveal the very heart of God: the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Each story Jesus tells is a window into God’s relentless, per
Each year, Pittman Park UMC runs a food booth at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. All proceeds support Park Missions. The 2025 fair will run October 13-18, and volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon and evening shifts all week. Sign up for a shift online here.
Professional etiquette coach, Ms. Bobbie, will present a hospitality class on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The instruction is recommended for kids in grades 3-6 and their caregivers. Register by October 19. Professional etiquette coach, Ms. Bobbie, will be coming to Pittman Park UMC on Sat
Park Students are going to the Rock the Universe Christian music festival at Universal Orlando. The trip will be Jan. 23-25. A $200 deposit for the trip is due Oct. 22. Chaperones needed.
Each year, Pittman Park is adorned with living poinsettia plants throughout the Advent season. Each plant is sponsored by a member of the congregation, and many are purchased in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. After Christmas Eve services, the plants can be taken home by their sponsor or h
Some have said Prime Adult Ministry luncheons are Pittman Park’s “adult youth group.” We enjoy nourishing community and hear from a guest speaker each month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a catered meal for $10.Our next luncheon is Oct. 28 featuring speci
Once again, Pittman Park will be celebrating the season with trunk-or-treating, hot dogs, games, a hay ride and more! The whole community is invited to our Treat Trail on Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.If you can donate candy for the event, bring it to the church office by Oct. 26If you ca
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to a Costume Party on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. in the Student Center. The theme is movie characters.
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.
We’ll gather October 5, 19, and 26 for Ghost Stories: A Youth Series on the Holy Spirit. This is a 3-week series about the Comforter Jesus promised, the Guide who leads us into God’s mission, and the Power that equips us to live boldly in faith Ghost Stories: A Youth Series on the Holy SpiritThis Oc
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
Marie Wood and Marion Dozier were retired school teachers and good friends. They were beloved members of Pittman Park in its early decades, and their legacy lives on today as the Wood-Dozier fund. In Pittman Park’s early decades, two retired school teachers were a beloved presence. Marie Wood had ta
Want to show love to our awesome Park Students? Sign up to bring the snacks to their youth group meetings on Sunday nights at 5 p.m. in the Student center. Expect about 15 students and leaders. Contact the church office to claim a date, or sign up online here.
You can find Sheri and George Sterling at Open Table and the Fellowship Sunday School class each week. Those who participate in Sewing For Missions will know Sheri well as a 13-year veteran of that ministry. They attend the Traditional service and are the proud parents of Pittman Park’s Director of
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 beginning Sept. 3. The Kids Choir is open to ages PreK-8th grade.
Church Family,This past Sunday, we experienced God’s generosity powerfully at work among us. As part of our Generous sermon series, we were reminded that Love Gives. So many of you responded to the invitation to give intentionally, proportionally, and sacrificially! I am deeply thankful that we are
Over the past three weeks, we have heard the Apostle Paul’s call in 2 Corinthians 8–9 to “excel in this grace of giving.” Paul reminds the church in Corinth and us that generosity is not an obligation. It is the natural overflow of God’s love at work in us. He writes, “God loves a cheerful giver,” a
Friends, this month we have been exploring what it really means to live generously. Week by week, we have seen that generosity is not only about money; it is about the posture of our hearts and the way we reflect the character of a generous God.This Sunday, as we continue our Generous series, we wil
It’s September 11, a date that still stirs deep feelings for me. I remember where I was that day when the towers fell and the planes crashed. I remember the sense of unity that followed the attacks and how we learned of the extraordinary courage of so many: passengers on United Flight 93 who gave th
Lately, a simple prayer has been echoing in my heart: “God, Turn It Around.” This plea comes from the worship song of the same name by Church of the City and Jon Reddick. The song starts as a humble prayer and grows into a confident declaration, anchoring our hope “in the name of Jesus.” But the par
BUILD Your TEAMFriends, I don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but the work is about to begin. Our new Fellowship Hall air conditioning system is finally moving forward. Before long, we will be trading in our Sunday sauna sessions for cool, refreshing air. Praise God for the gift of AC and for the t
Here we go, friends—new school year, new rhythms, and new opportunities!Leveling Up Our Weekly RhythmsI’ve said it nearly every year since I’ve been in Statesboro, because it’s true every year: Fall gives us a natural chance to reset. Our new calendars, new routines, and new rhythms give us an oppo
This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series called Generous. It’s about more than money — it’s about learning to live with open hands and open hearts, just as God has been generous to us.Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8:Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever
What do we really believe about life after death, the resurrection, and the mission of the church? This fall, join us for a 14-week journey through N.T. Wright’s Surprised by Hope.We’re meeting each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. We’ll begin with an information session on August 13, th
