October is a busy month at Pittman Park!This Sunday, our church will celebrate World Communion Sunday. This Sunday serves as a reminder that as we gather at the Communion Table, we are surrounded by brothers and sisters in Christ and the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. Join us at 9
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
Over the past three weeks, our sermons have been exploring the question, “What if…?” As you’ve heard me say again and again throughout this series, this question when framed properly is filled with potential and possibility. We’ve asked: “What if we humble ourselves and pray?,” “What if we do somet
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.
Pittman Park will have a table set up at the Ag Night Out Downtown First Friday event October 6. We will be in Downtown Statesboro from 5-8 p.m. handing out cups of water and information about the church. If you would like to help us connect with our neighbors at this event, contact Megan Hopkins at
Pittman Park will be sending a construction team to the Dominican Republic January 20-27, 2024. Can you help us? Join us on October 8 for an information session at 12:10 p.m. after the Traditional Service. We will talk about current plans and requirements. Our primary work will be building a wall an
We are holding our annual Safe Sanctuaries Orientation on Sunday, October 8 in the Student Center (in the children’s wing) at 12:15 p.m. after the Traditional Service. This is a required abuse prevention class for past, present and future volunteers for Park Kids and Park Students. The orientation w
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for the Park Students 2023 Encounter Retreat at Epworth by the Sea.Students from churches across South Georgia will gather on November 17-19 for passionate worship, relevant Bible study and a meaningful time with other teens in beautiful coastal Georgia
UPDATE: We are ok on crackers, but still need mac & cheese. We’re also asking for peanut butter. The Backpack Buddies ministry to food insecure children at Langston Chapel elementary and middle schools is currently supplying a weekend’s worth of healthy food to 36 children each Friday. We are in nee
This Sunday, we will be exploring how we can begin to seek God first in every area of our lives based on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19-34. In this portion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminds us that we are to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, that we are to serve God alone,
Pittman Park staff have completed training and we’re transitioning into the next phase of implementation for our new church management software called Realm. Groups are now being created to streamline communication and file sharing among committees, classes and mission efforts. If you receive an ema
One of the great traditions of Pittman Park is our Missions Fair Booth. From our cinder block shelter near the Pancake House, we serve hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and fries to raise money for our missions projects. Aside from the cause that our Fair Food Booth supports, it’s is a great pl
Once again, Pittman Park will be celebrating the season with pumpkins, trunk-or-treating, hot dogs, carnival games, s’mores, a hay ride, fire truck and cotton candy! The whole community is invited to our Treat Trail on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Treat the community at our Treat Trail
Are you interested in becoming a member of Pittman Park? Reserve your space at Starting Point to get to know our church better and to explore church membership. You’ll enjoy a light lunch, get a brief overview of all things Pittman Park, connect with the church’s leadership and vision, and meet othe
The next few Sundays present us with an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the vows we have taken as members of Pittman Park; “to support our church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.” In a world filled with people afraid to commit, God calls us to be uniquely c
One of my favorite Marvel comic books was a series called “What If…?” In these comics, the writers of my favorite Marvel heroes got to consider how each character’s story arc would have played out if different choices were made or if the characters were placed in different circumstances. This series
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 turn to serve at Rebecca’s Cafe is now switched to the 4th Wednesday of each month. We will be teaming up with the Kiwanis club to prepare sandwiches, pack lunch sacks, and distribute food to hungry folks in our community. Our greatest need is for people to help make sandwiches and fi
People with mobility challenges will now have an easier time accessing Pittman Park UMC’s Fellowship Hall thanks to an automatic door opener. The low-energy operator arm engages when users apply pressure to the door, opening the door and holding it open to allow those with canes, crutches, wheelchai
Over the past few weeks, I have been asked by friends from across South Georgia and beyond about how our church seems to be growing and thriving when others are struggling. Again and again, they ask what our secret is and I want to share with you what I’m telling them:Hi friends,2023 has been an inc
We have had an exciting kick-off to our fall activities here at Pittman Park. Each week we are seeing more and more people joining us for community, discipleship, and worship. It’s an exciting time to be a part of what God is doing here at the church! I believe it’s also an important time to remembe
Last year, we worked through Disciple I, this year, it’s time for Disciple II! Join us on Sundays from 5-7 p.m. as Pastor Jonathan Smith leads us in this exploration of scripture. Contact the church office to purchase a workbook for $40. Our first class is August 13.MORE ABOUT THE STUDY: Disciple II
Money should not be an obstacle to ministry! That’s why Pittman Park has set aside funds to help new programming ideas become reality. The Grow Grant program has already funded events, ministries, and community outreach. To apply for Grow Grant funding, contact the church office.
You’ll find Regina Days-Bryan at the traditional service–usually on stage! She sings in the Chancel Choir, serves as lay liturgist and directs the Wesley Ringers Handbell Choir. But her talents don’t stop at music. Did you know she’s in the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame? We asked Regina a
