Advent begins this Sunday at Pittman Park! I hope that you’ll join us for this season of anticipation and preparation for Jesus’ birth and second coming. Throughout Advent, we will have opportunities to celebrate and grow together as we welcome Christ into our lives and into the world at Christmas.T
FROM PASTOR JONATHAN: One of my favorite moments in our ministry together was on May 21, 2023. As the Offertory Hymn “My Hope Is Built” was sung, the church came forward to pledge toward the Our Hope Is Built capital campaign (you can watch this powerful moment from our 11:00 worship here). As you m
This advent season, Park Kids is counting down the days together! Tune in to our YouTube Channel each day from Dec. 1-25 for a new bible story video that tells of the coming king. Sign up to receive the video link each day directly to your inbox. These videos can be used alone or with your family’s
Sunday, December 3 will be Family First Sunday, when children are invited to stay with the grown-ups during the sermon. The service will include a Children’s Moment and also the lighting of the Advent Wreath. Guest Speaker Anne Bosarge will be bringing the message. Anne Bosarge is the founder of Dig
The Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir share the festive music of this holy season at the Christmas Cantata Concert. Join us on Sunday, December 10 at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Each year, Park Missions gives boxes of Christmas goodies to our Backpack Buddies families on the last week of school before Christmas break. Everyone is invited to help pack the boxes on Tuesday, December 12 starting at 9 a.m.We are seeking donations of photocopy paper boxes with lids and 2024 cale
Join us on Wednesday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll enjoy a light supper, followed by an interactive presentation from Park Students, including games, crafts, cookies and more!
Park Students are invited to a Pajama Dinner Party at the Smith home on Sunday, December 17 from 5-8 p.m.
The Susannah Wesley Circle will meet Tuesday, December 19 in the parlor for a Holiday Luncheon. The New Morning Circle and Sewing for Missions are invited to join us at 11 a.m. Bring your own beverage and a dessert or salad to share. We’ll begin with set-up, then a short meeting with devotion time a
We’ll gather in the parking lot to pass out song lyrics, Santa hats and maps before caravanning together to serenade friends at locations around town.
If you would like to celebrate the incarnation in a quiet and sensitive way, join us in the Pittman Park UMC chapel for a service of reflection, comfort, and communion.
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with us! Join us in the Sanctuary for a family-friendly Christmas Eve service of song, scripture, communion and candles.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!I pray this week’s Pastor’s Corner finds you safe and well, surrounded by friends and family, and perhaps even a little more than well-fed after your Thanksgiving meal.I am writing on Tuesday, and what lies before me and my family is a week full of preparation and travel
This time next week, most of us will be recovering from a turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce-induced nap and perhaps even preparing for the first of many servings of leftovers. Many of you will spend time traveling to gather around the table with family and friends. I pray that the time you share
A rustic arrangement featuring ring-necked pheasants among branches and flowers can often be found decorating the Fellowship Hall lobby. The intriguing display was donated in the late 2010s in memory of Gary “Dennis” Edwards, Sr. by his family. His widow, Charlotte Edwards says, “He was very active
This Sunday, we start a new sermon series based on Jesus’ parables from Matthew’s Gospel. Each of the parables we will cover over the next few weeks are Kingdom parables; that is, they have something to say about the nature of God’s Kingdom and our invitation to be a part of that Kingdom.When we spe
Come by during office hours to get a Pittman Park t-shirt! The design includes the Pittman Park logo, est. 1956, Faith, Hope, Love, Statesboro, GA. Available in three colors and sizes S-XXL while supplies last. Larger sizes made to order. COST: $5 per shirt. Place your order online now to reserve yo
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 Conference Room
Pittman Park’s monthly Prime Celebration Luncheon is held the last Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The luncheon is $10 per person to cover the cost of the meal. Credit card, exact cash or a check will be accepted at the door.
Children and students are invited to join the Chancel Choir for performances on Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. during the Christmas Cantata and Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. during Traditional Worship. Rehearsals will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays.
It has been six months since the Our Hope is Built campaign kicked off, and our Fellowship Hall has seen drastic improvements. Energy-efficient lighting was installed over the summer, and new carpet was installed in mid-October. Watch a time-lapse video of the floor installation here. Soon, the last
Pittman Park’s turn to serve at Rebecca’s Cafe is normally the 4th Wednesday of each month, however the schedule will be altered around the holidays in November and December, so join us again the fourth Wednesday in January. We will be teaming up with the Kiwanis club to prepare sandwiches, pack lun
This Sunday, we will celebrate All Saints Day during our 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. This is a high and holy Sunday in the life of our church as we remember those who have gone before us into eternity with God.On All Saints Day, as a church, we remember and appreciate our family, friends, c
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.
