Pastor’s Corner Oct. 30

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 30

A Year of Renewal, Mission, and JoyFriends, what a remarkable year this has been! From last fall through this year, God has stirred new life at Pittman Park. Every Sunday, every gathering, every act of service has carried evidence that God remains faithful—and that God’s not finished with us yet!Our

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Family First Sunday Nov. 2

Family First Sunday Nov. 2

This Sunday, Nov. 2, is Family First Sunday. On the first Sunday of each month, our worship services are tailored to all ages. Children will stay in worship with their families and Nursery will be available for infant to 4 years old or older children as needed. There will be a special Children’s Mom

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Park Students Costume Party Nov. 2

Park Students Costume Party Nov. 2

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.

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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 Oct. 23

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 23

This week in our Seen, Known, and Loved series, we are turning our attention to Jesus’ third parable found in Luke 15, the parable of the Prodigal Son. It’s a parable you probably know well, but one that continues to speak directly to our hearts because this story is our story too.If we’re honest wi

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New Neighborhood Outreach Ministry

New Neighborhood Outreach Ministry

Little Lotts Creek Monthly Dinner Out begins October 23. The goal of this new outreach effort is to build community and share the love of Christ. Contact Chris and Laurie Cigal for more information.

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Hospitality Class

Hospitality Class

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

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Pastor’s Corner Oct. 16

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 16

What an incredible week it has been at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair! I want to thank every person who showed up to serve; those who cooked and cleaned, greeted and guided, prepped and sold our famous chicken fingers and our newly added corn dogs!! Not only did you serve, but you smiled through some ver

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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 Oct. 9

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 9

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

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Wood-Dozier: A Lasting Legacy

Wood-Dozier: A Lasting Legacy

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

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Bring Snacks for Park Students on Sunday Nights

Bring Snacks for Park Students on Sunday Nights

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.

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Get to Know the Church: Sheri and George Sterling

Get to Know the Church: Sheri and George Sterling

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

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Kids Choir Wednesdays at 5

Kids Choir Wednesdays at 5

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.

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Pastor’s Corner Oct. 2

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 2

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

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 24

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 24

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

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 18

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 18

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

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 11

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 11

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

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 28

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 28

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

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 21

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 21

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

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 14

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

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 4

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 4

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

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Surprised by Hope Wednesdays

Surprised by Hope Wednesdays

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

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Walking Group

Walking Group

Let’s walk! We meet at 9 a.m. each Thursday at Shelby Park off of North Edgewood. It’s just a block from Pittman Park UMC. Men, women and children are welcome, bring a friend! Everyone is invited to go out for coffee at Three Tree Coffee Roasters at 10 a.m. after we walk.

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