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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Pastor’s Corner March 13

Pastor’s Corner March 13

Making Space: Fasting — Emptying Distractions to Be Fulfilled With GodHey friends,We’re a couple of weeks into Lent now, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve found myself craving some breathing room. Life is full and fast and noisy—and yet, this season is gently inviting us to slow down and make spa

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Pastor’s Corner March 6

Pastor’s Corner March 6

A Season of Reflection: Worship Traditions During LentAs we journey into the season of Lent, you may begin to notice some changes in our worship spaces—both in our Traditional and Contemporary services. These changes are intentional, designed to help us reflect, repent, and prepare our hearts for th

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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 27

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 27

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

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Church Governance Meetings

Church Governance Meetings

The Church Council has some meetings coming up in March. Everyone is welcome to attend. The full Church Council will meet Monday, March 24 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a regularly-scheduled meeting. Then, the Mission Committee will meet on Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room 1.

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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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Rummage Sale April 5

Rummage Sale April 5

A rummage sale to benefit Pittman Park Missions and Altrusa Literacy Programs will be held Saturday, April 5 in the Fellowship Hall. There will be books, toys, electronics, furniture, plants, costume jewelry, puzzles, games, baskets, tools, china, crystal, wall art, appliances, lamps, holiday items,

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No Wednesday Night Activities Until April 16

No Wednesday Night Activities Until April 16

Wednesday night Open Table, Park Students, Park Kids and Study Groups will pause Wednesday night meetings until April 16 for Spring Break and Rummage Sale activities. Choir rehearsals will continue.

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Egg Filler Donations Needed

Egg Filler Donations Needed

Pittman Park’s annual Egg Hunt Picnic will be April 6 after worship services. A light lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Children through grade 5 are invited to hunt eggs on the front lawn. The egg hunt will include a beginners section with candy-free eggs.

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Jackie Robinson Day

Jackie Robinson Day

Pittman Park has reserved 100 seats at the ball park for Georgia Southern vs. Mercer on April 15 at J.I. Clements Stadium. Tickets are $5 for adults, and kids under 18 are free!We’re celebrating baseball great Jackie Robinson, who helped integrate Major League Baseball, and held on to his Methodist

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Community Holy Week Worship

Community Holy Week Worship

Each year, the Statesboro Ministerial Association organizes noontime worship services during Holy Week. The community is welcomed to a different church in the community to worship and enjoy lunch, beginning at 12 p.m. This year’s schedule is below.MONDAY, April 14: First Presbyterian Church TUESDAY,

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Stations of the Cross Drop-In

Stations of the Cross Drop-In

On April 17, Maundy Thursday, Pittman Park’s building will be set up with stations of the cross where the public can take time to contemplate scripture. The stations will be open for drop-in visitors between 6-8 p.m.

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Sunrise Service April 20

Sunrise Service April 20

Greet the dawn on Easter Sunday at the Sunrise Service. We will gather on the front lawn at 7 a.m. April 20 for worship and communion. Following the service, we’ll enjoy a light breakfast.

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40 Days of Prayer

40 Days of Prayer

40 Days of Prayer is a six-week study guided by videos. Meet Joan Smith each Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. in Conference Room 2 on the Office hallway. The series will run March 12 through April 16.

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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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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 20

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 20

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

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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 13

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 13

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

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Disciple III Bible Study

Disciple III Bible Study

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 part, Paul’s letters further shed light on how memory and ide

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Get to Know the Church: Mike and Karen Riegelman

Get to Know the Church: Mike and Karen Riegelman

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

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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 6

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 6

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

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Pastor’s Corner Jan. 30

Pastor’s Corner Jan. 30

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

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Pastor’s Corner Jan. 23

Pastor’s Corner Jan. 23

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

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