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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Adult Ministry Luncheon

Adult Ministry Luncheon

We host a Prime Celebration luncheon each month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a catered meal for $10.Join us this month on April 29. We are honored to welcome Payton Biggers as our featured speaker. Payton Biggers is a new author, and Autism Gives Me Sup

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Welcome Path newcomers lunch

Welcome Path newcomers lunch

Are you new to Pittman Park? Our new Welcome Path class will give you an overview of our church vision, ministry, organization and history. Join us in the Student Center on the kids wing from 12-1:30 p.m., immediately following the Traditional Service. Lunch will be served. Please let us know if you

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Catalyst Sundays Discipleship Training

Catalyst Sundays Discipleship Training

Catalyst Sundays from 10-11 are a time set aside for focused discipleship training. We will gather every couple months to learn practical tools for connecting with our circle of influence in order to help others encounter Christ. Our next class will be May 4 where we will have the chance to examine

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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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Donations Needed for Medical Mission Trip

Donations Needed for Medical Mission Trip

The Medical Mission Team is heading to the Dominican Republic June 21-28. Can you help them gather items to distribute to people there? Most of the medications needed can be purchased generically at discount stores. NOTE: Please check that all medications will not expire until at least December 2025

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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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New Green Team

New Green Team

Can you help our church with sustainability? Do you have landscaping, maintenance or energy expertise? Do you have a heart for creation care? Can you drive batteries to Brunswick? If there is enough interest, we will launch a task force to lead recycling, energy efficiency, and waste reduction opera

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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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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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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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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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Pastor’s Corner Jan. 16

Pastor’s Corner Jan. 16

Rise and Shine in 2025Dear Pittman Park Family,Happy New Year! (Or can we still say that when we’re already over halfway through January? Asking for a friend!) Even if it feels a little late, I think the start of the year is worth celebrating, no matter the date. Every new day is a gift, and 2025 is

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