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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 28

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 28

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...

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 21

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 21

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...

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 14

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 14

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,...

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Realm Software Coming Online at Pittman Park

Realm Software Coming Online at Pittman Park

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...

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 7

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 7

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...

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 31

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 31

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...

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Grant funds automatic door opener in fellowship hall

Grant funds automatic door opener in fellowship hall

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...

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 24

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 24

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...

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 17

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 17

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...

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Grow Grant Funding Available

Grow Grant Funding Available

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...

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Get to Know the Church: Regina Days-Bryan

Get to Know the Church: Regina Days-Bryan

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...

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Pastor’s Corner Aug. 10

Pastor’s Corner Aug. 10

Wednesday Nights are Back at Pittman Park!! Last night was an incredible kick-off to our Wednesday night programming! Not only did we have some incredible biscuits, but we had a tremendous crowd! Thank you for coming and inviting your friends and family to join us for...

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Pastor’s Corner August 8

Pastor’s Corner August 8

FROM PASTOR STEPHANIE: Time to FLY... In a meeting, somebody asked, “If you have two birds in a nest and one decides to fly away, how many do you have?” I thought, well, two minus one is one. They said, “No, the answer is two!” I remember thinking, He doesn’t even...

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Pastor’s Corner July 27

Pastor’s Corner July 27

This past Monday, I was in a meeting in the Fellowship Hall. Toward the end of the meeting, I was approached by one of those who had gathered. The gentleman asked me about the flags hanging in the Fellowship Hall. He wanted to know if they were just decorations or if...

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Pastor’s Corner July 20

Pastor’s Corner July 20

What a night! Our Annual Watermelon Cutting was a huge success! It was exciting to see so many of you and so many members of our community joining us for a sweet summer treat! Be on the lookout for an article in the Statesboro Herald about the Watermelon Cutting. As...

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Get to Know the Church STAFF: Lisa Muldrew

Get to Know the Church STAFF: Lisa Muldrew

Lisa Muldrew has been a part of the Pittman Park staff on and off since 2016. She currently serves as Director of Traditional Music and can be found at the Traditional Service each Sunday, leading the congregational hymns. In her role, she is also the director of the...

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Pastor’s Corner July 13

Pastor’s Corner July 13

Sweet Summertime! Friends, I’m so excited about our Watermelon Cutting on Wednesday, July 19, at 6 pm! We have invited our community and I hope that you’ve invited your friends to join us for a sweet summer treat! What’s even more exciting is that our Watermelon...

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Pastor’s Corner July 6

Pastor’s Corner July 6

It's the middle of the summer… And being in the middle of things is sometimes a strange place to be. On the one hand, new patterns (hopefully of rest, relaxation, and recovery) have taken hold, but on the other hand, you get the sense that soon those patterns will be...

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Pastor’s Corner June 29

Pastor’s Corner June 29

The readings for the past two Sundays from Matthew 9:35-10:8 and Matthew 10:24-39 have centered around the moment Jesus sends out the 12 disciples to carry forward his mission and ministry. This isn't the last time these disciples will be commissioned and sent out to...

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Pastor’s Corner June 22

Pastor’s Corner June 22

Merry Christmas! (I’ve loved saying that all this week!!) Christmas Camp has been in full swing here at Pittman Park! We have had the sights and sounds of Christmas filling our hallways as children from our church and across our community have joined us for camp....

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Pastor’s Corner June 15

Pastor’s Corner June 15

from Pastor Stephanie... Preaching, Parties, and Planning at Pittman Park A few things about me: in case you cannot tell, I LOVE alliteration. But more importantly, I am so thankful for the welcome you have shared with me and my family since the announcement that I...

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Pastor’s Corner June 8

Pastor’s Corner June 8

Hi Church! I want to share with you how excited I am for our church, and for our Annual Conference, coming out of the 2023 Session of the South Georgia Annual Conference! It was an inspiring and Spirit-filled experience where we recentered ourselves on our mission of...

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Pastor’s Corner June 1

Pastor’s Corner June 1

This Sunday after worship, Stephanie, Addie and I, as well as Alli and Tim Wall, Wendy Doty, and Jodi Atkinson will be travelling to represent Pittman Park and our District at the 2023 Session of the South Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in...

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Pastor’s Corner May 25

Pastor’s Corner May 25

This Sunday, during worship, we will celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the day we remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples in Jerusalem and the birth of the church. Peter and 120 others, filled with the Holy Spirit, spilled into the crowded...

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Pastor’s Corner May 18

Pastor’s Corner May 18

Growing up, I was fascinated with the concept of space and the work that NASA was doing. I loved visiting the Savannah Science Museum because they had freeze-dried ice cream in the gift shop, just like you would eat in space! I loved to hear the stories of the brave...

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Pastor’s Corner May 11

Pastor’s Corner May 11

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and we are excited to celebrate with you! One of the things I’m quick to remember each Mother’s Day is the role my mother, and the community of mothers in and outside of my family, played in raising me and growing my faith.  I can remember...

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Pastor’s Corner May 4

Pastor’s Corner May 4

One of my favorite conversations in the prophetic book of Ezekiel is found in Ezekiel 1-3. There God appears to Ezekiel and commissions him to carry a message to the people of Israel. God places a scroll before him filled with God’s message to God’s people. Then God...

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Pastor’s Corner April 27

Pastor’s Corner April 27

Friends, I am pleased to announce that with this email, we are officially launching the "Our Hope is Built" Campaign for Pittman Park. For more than 66 years, Pittman Park United Methodist Church has been a place where hope is built. Hope that has guided generations...

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Pastor’s Corner

Pastor’s Corner

Friends, As many of you heard on Sunday, our Pittman Park staff is growing! In June, we will welcome Rev. Stephanie Smith back to Pittman Park! Stephanie will serve as our Family Ministry Pastor and help us become a church for the whole family. I am thankful for...

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Pastor’s Corner April 13

Pastor’s Corner April 13

As I sit in my office, just a few days after Easter, I’m still struck by how amazing our worship was, how incredible it felt to have so many gathered to celebrate the redeeming love of God expressed to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ....

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Pastor’s Corner April 6

Pastor’s Corner April 6

Easter is the most important day of the Christian year. It’s the day we celebrate that God has defeated sin and death through the power of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. It’s the day we gather together to experience new life and new hope in Jesus and I can’t...

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Pastor’s Corner March 23

Pastor’s Corner March 23

Throughout Lent, I have been reminded of the importance and centrality of prayer in our walk with Christ.  Prayer connects us to God through Jesus Christ and changes us as we find intimacy and peace with God through prayer. Prayer does change us. And not just us,...

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Pastor’s Corner March 9

Pastor’s Corner March 9

Each week I close my Pastor’s Corner with the following: God bless, Jonathan Smith For Jesus. For People. For Community. Friends, I want you to know that this closing, or a valediction, has been an intentional choice of mine. In a world that is filled with people who...

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Pastor’s Corner March 16

Pastor’s Corner March 16

I believe that having rituals to mark time is an essential practice in our lives. The season of Lent invites us to mark time by fasting and prayer. Advent invites us to mark time by lighting the candles on the Advent wreath. These rituals that help us mark time don’t...

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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 9

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 9

This weekend many families will be gearing up to head out of town for Winter Break. Weeks off from school often afford families time to be and grow together as they travel, explore, and simply spend time in each other’s presence. If you’re heading out of town this...

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Pastor’s Corner March 2

Pastor’s Corner March 2

Mrs. Elizabeth, one of our teachers at Pittman Park Education Center, died tragically in an automobile accident this past Saturday. After hearing the news, I was shocked and quickly began to scramble to figure out how to care for our Education Center staff and...

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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 23

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 23

Last night we took a moment to pause and reflect as we begin our journey through the season of Lent. Over the next 40 days, we are invited to look at our lives, our faith, and the ways we are called to grow in Christ. I hope that as we journey together practicing the...

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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 16

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 16

The season of Lent is drawing near. On Tuesday at 6:00 pm, we will celebrate at our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and highlight the ways that God is working in our youth ministry. Then, on Wednesday at 6:30 pm, we will gather for worship on Ash Wednesday to...

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Pastor’s Corner Feb. 2

Pastor’s Corner Feb. 2

Last Sunday, I preached on the Beatitudes and how they are an invitation into a deeper relationship with Jesus for anyone who would follow after him. Whether you feel empty or full, whether you are joyful or mourning, whether you are struggling or succeeding, you are...

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The Reach Fund helped 267 families in 2022

The Reach Fund helped 267 families in 2022

Pittman Park’s Reach Fund is money designated for people who find themselves in urgent financial need. In 2022, 267 families received assistance totaling $15,617. When an individual or family approaches the church with a request for monetary assistance, they are given...

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Pastor’s Corner Jan 26

Pastor’s Corner Jan 26

This week in worship we kick off a new series called, “Be The Change.” The idea behind this series comes from a misquotation often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, that we should each endeavor to “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Now, the world is a big place...

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Pastor’s Corner Jan. 19

Pastor’s Corner Jan. 19

This Sunday we will be wrapping up our sermon series “Love The Lord” by talking about Jesus commandment to “love our neighbors as ourself.” Jesus tells us that this commandment carries the same weight as his commandment to “Love the Lord with all your heart, with all...

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Get to Know the Church: Cathedral Windows

Get to Know the Church: Cathedral Windows

We all know Pittman Park's colored, art glass cathedral windows are a pretty feature of the building, but few know they were featured in a Statesboro Herald article in 1979. The article ran in the November 29 edition and told how the church added extra decorative...

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Pastor’s Corner Jan 12

Pastor’s Corner Jan 12

Last night our chili cookoff was a huge success as we restarted our Wednesday night programming with our communion service in the chapel, Backpack Buddies, choir rehearsal, and discipleship for our children, youth, and adults.  It was wonderful to see new faces, new...

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Pastor’s Corner Jan. 5

Pastor’s Corner Jan. 5

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two...

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Pastor’s Corner Dec. 29

Pastor’s Corner Dec. 29

Happy New Year! In a few short days we will say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in 2023! Every new year is an opportunity for a new start, for a new beginning. We get a chance to consider what we’ve done and who we’ve been for the past 12 months and make plans to grow in...

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Pastor’s Corner Dec. 22

Pastor’s Corner Dec. 22

A Charlie Brown Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas programs. The show opens with the following words from the Vince Guaraldi Trio standard “Christmas Time Is Here”: Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of...

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Pastor’s Corner Dec 15

Pastor’s Corner Dec 15

Hi Pittman Park! Last Sunday was truly a joyful time of worship at Pittman Park!  Throughout this season in both The N9ne and Traditional worship we’ve listened to Isaiah’s visions for the coming of Christ, we have also heard beautiful music performed by our praise...

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Special Offering for Missions

Special Offering for Missions

12/23 UPDATE: Joshua Boule sent videos documenting construction. 12/9 UPDATE: We are now able to add water and electricity to the house. Lots of progress! 11/25 UPDATE: Construction has begun! We're halfway to our $6,000 goal! Through Anne Bosarge and The Chapel...

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Pastor’s Corner Dec. 8

Pastor’s Corner Dec. 8

This Sunday marks the third week of Advent and the theme of this week is joy. Traditionally, on this Sunday we hear Jesus’ mother Mary sing the Magnificat found in Luke 1:46-56 or we hear the voice of Isaiah proclaiming that God’s the whole of creation will be...

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Pastor’s Corner Dec. 1

Pastor’s Corner Dec. 1

Last week in worship we lit the candle of hope. As I talked about in our sermon, our hope isn’t just wishful thinking about how things might get better in the future. No, our hope is grounded in the reality of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, and the promise of...

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Get to Know the Church: Anita Wiggins

Get to Know the Church: Anita Wiggins

Anita Wiggins and her husband Robert have been members at Pittman Park since 1967. You may see them in the traditional service at 11 or in the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Anita also attends the New Morning Circle UMW group at Pittman Park. If the Wiggins name...

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Get to Know the Church: The Nine Communion Table

Get to Know the Church: The Nine Communion Table

Pittman Park's Fellowship Hall is many things throughout the week. Often it's a dining hall or meeting space, and sometimes it's used as a party room, blood donation site or even voting precinct, but every Sunday the space becomes a Sanctuary for The Nine contemporary...

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Pastor’s Corner THANKSGIVING DAY

Pastor’s Corner THANKSGIVING DAY

This is a big week in the Smith household! On Thursday, we will travel to Waycross and Richmond Hill to visit and celebrate Thanksgiving with both sides of our family. Then, on Friday, we will begin bringing our Christmas decorations down from the attic and preparing...

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Pastor’s Corner Nov. 17

Pastor’s Corner Nov. 17

It’s hard to imagine that 2022 is already winding down. There are six Sundays left this year. This Sunday we will celebrate Christ the King Sunday which is simultaneously the end of the Christian year and the beginning the beginning of the next. Advent follows the...

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Pastor’s Corner Nov. 10

Pastor’s Corner Nov. 10

One of my favorite, but less sung, hymns from our United Methodist Hymnal is number 383, “This is a Day of New Beginnings” by Brian Wren. The hymn reminds us that today is a gift and an opportunity through Jesus. The third stanza of the hymn says: Then let us, with...

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Pastor’s Corner Nov. 3

Pastor’s Corner Nov. 3

I love to learn. In fact, if I could have made a living by staying in college, I think I may have stuck around even longer than the 5 years it took me to complete my undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern. Back when I was in college, Georgia Southern was always...

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Pastor’s Corner: Oct. 27

Pastor’s Corner: Oct. 27

What a Night! Our Treat Trail was a HUGE HIT again this year. Not only was it a great event, but it was an incredible opportunity for us to demonstrate God’s love and welcome to our community. Hundreds of families came through the trail, had dinner, and got to...

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Pastor’s Corner Oct. 20

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 20

It’s Fair Week! One of the great traditions of Pittman Park is our Missions Fair Booth. All week long we have been cooking hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and fries to help support our missions projects at Pittman Park. I love that Pittman Park is intentional...

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Pastor’s Corner Oct. 13

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 13

A regular part of my weekly worship is time spent praying on Wednesday afternoons with my friends at The Chapel Online. Each week Anne Bosarge leads a time of prayer for and with people around the world. Yesterday, the passage of scripture shared was from Matthew...

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Pastor’s Corner Oct. 6

Pastor’s Corner Oct. 6

October is a busy month at Pittman Park! We have lots going on in our children’s, youth, adult, and missions ministries, plus charge conference with other churches from around Statesboro. I hope that you will pay attention to our weekly email updates and listen for...

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Ukraine Keychains Continue to Support Relief Efforts

Ukraine Keychains Continue to Support Relief Efforts

When Ukraine was invaded by Russia last Spring, Missions Committee Chair, Mickey Martin, organized a fund drive to support UMCOR relief efforts. The drive was unique because Martin made over 1,000 Ukraine-themed keychains to use as thank-you gifts for donors. Now,...

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 29

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 29

Who can escape the path of the storm? This week was an anxious time for most of us. We watched and monitored a major hurricane as it moved into the Gulf of Mexico, then into the coast of Florida, and now we watch as the storm begins to impact our area. It’s been...

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 22

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 22

Over the past two weeks we have looked John Wesley’s advice on money from his sermon The Use of Money. There Wesley encourages his audience to “Earn all you can… Save all you can… and Give all that you can.” So far, we have looked at earning and saving in order to...

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Get to Know the Church: Bobbie Trowbridge

Get to Know the Church: Bobbie Trowbridge

If you attend The Nine on Sundays, you might be greeted by Bobbie Trowbridge, one of our mighty Grace Team volunteers. You might also know Bobbie from the Lectionary Sunday School Class where she recently transitioned to a teaching role. She also attends the Disciple...

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Pastor’s Corner Sept. 15

Pastor’s Corner Sept. 15

About two weeks ago a friend of mine, who is aware of the struggles within the United Methodist Church, recommended that I read “Not In It To Win It” by Andy Stanley. In the book, Stanley presents an insightful and convicting perspective on how we can learn to...

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Pastor’s Corner September 8

Pastor’s Corner September 8

Hi Church! This week we kick off a new sermon series that’s all about our relationship with money. Over the course of the next three weeks we will be diving into John Wesley’s advice on money from his sermon “The Use of Money.” There Wesley shows how money is a tool...

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Pastor’s Corner September 1

Pastor’s Corner September 1

Belonging is the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a group. Belonging happens when an individual can bring their authentic self to the table without fear. I believe, as I said last week, that...

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Get to Know the Church: Kimberly Mitchell

Get to Know the Church: Kimberly Mitchell

Have you met Kim yet? It has been our pleasure to welcome Kimberly Mitchell to the team at Pittman Park. She has been getting to know our teachers and children as the new director of the Pittman Park Education Center (PPEC). She is herself a mother of three young...

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Pastor’s Corner August 18

Pastor’s Corner August 18

Members and friends of Pittman Park, As you may know, Pittman Park United Methodist Church is a part of the South Georgia Annual Conference, a connection of churches who work together to make disciples and transform the world. This Saturday, August 20, 2022 a special...

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Pastor’s Corner August 25

Pastor’s Corner August 25

Friends, we are having a great start to the fall! We’ve had great crowds for Open Table! We have nearly 40 people taking Disciple I on Wednesday and Sunday nights! Our choir and handbells are growing and have welcomed new members! Our youth and children’s ministries...

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Get to Know the Church: Munholland UMC Thank You Gift

Get to Know the Church: Munholland UMC Thank You Gift

In Pittman Park's main hall, a framed image hangs with the inscription "Munholland UMC Thanks Pittman Park UMC." Pittman Park was connected with Munholland UMC in 2005 after hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Pittman Park members wanted to aid...

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Pastor’s Corner August 11

Pastor’s Corner August 11

Last night was an incredible kick off to our Wednesday night programming at Pittman Park! We gathered for Communion and Backpack Buddies at 5:00, Open Table at 5:30, and Small Groups for all ages and Choir at 6:30! I hope that you will make Wednesday nights at Pittman...

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A Note from the Williams Family

A Note from the Williams Family

We sincerely appreciate all of the visits and cards sent to Charlie Williams during his last few years and months at home and at Ogeechee Area Hospice Residential Care.  He enjoyed each and every visit and would tell us about them.  Also thank you so much for the...

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Get to Know the Church: Dave and Sandy Macdonald

Get to Know the Church: Dave and Sandy Macdonald

You might already know Sandy Macdonald. If you've had the privilege of hearing an oboe performance during a service, that was Sandy. You may have even been to her house if you were a part of the youth group. She and Dave hosted Park Students twice this summer. The...

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Pastor’s Corner August 4

Pastor’s Corner August 4

Hi Church, I want to take a moment to ask you to pray. First, because we are invited by Jesus to be people who regularly enter into God’s presence. Second, because prayer deepens our connection with God, God’s purpose for our lives, and helps us better understand how...

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Pastor’s Corner July 28

Pastor’s Corner July 28

Last night, leaders from our Church Council gathered for an onboarding session in the fellowship hall at Pittman Park. The focus of this session was to discern who we are and who God is calling us to be as a church. It was an excellent time during which the Church...

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Onboarding for Pastor Jonathan

Onboarding for Pastor Jonathan

Thursday Night, July 17, Pastor Jonathan Smith participated in an Onboarding session along with church staff and leadership. The session was facilitated by Anne Bosarge, Director of Leadership Strategies and Local Church Resources from the South Georgia Conference. In...

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Pastor’s Corner July 21

Pastor’s Corner July 21

Summer is drawing to a close! In just two weeks our children will return to school, students will return to their apartments, and we will all be adjusting to new schedules, and developing new rhythms of life. As we head toward this time of transition, I would like to...

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Pastor’s Corner July 14

Pastor’s Corner July 14

I want to start by saying thank you for your generosity in supporting our REACH fund. Your gifts are helping us help others in their moments of deepest need. I also want to encourage you, if you haven’t yet given, to partner with us as we seek to serve some of the...

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Pastor’s Corner July 7: Summertime Fun!

Pastor’s Corner July 7: Summertime Fun!

Summer is in full swing here at Pittman Park! I want to share with you some great ways for you to plug in and enjoy the community here at Pittman Park during July! Last night we celebrated a special Mid-Summer Open Table. We had 90+ people come out for spaghetti,...

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Get to Know the Church: Gary and Kim Mikell

Get to Know the Church: Gary and Kim Mikell

Gary and Kim Mikell have been members at Pittman Park for 35 years. You might know them from their participation in the Lectionary Sunday School class or through their extended family. Their two sons, Bob and Scott attend with their families, and their daughter-in-law...

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Pastor’s Corner June 30

Pastor’s Corner June 30

This coming Monday is Independence Day which is celebrated annually on July 4. The Fourth of July is the day that we remember the founding of our nation and the signing of the Declaration of Independence which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4,...

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GET TO KNOW THE CHURCH: Dan and Miriam Hagan

GET TO KNOW THE CHURCH: Dan and Miriam Hagan

If you haven't met Dan and Miriam Hagan yet, you probably will soon. They faithfully attend the Lectionary Sunday School Class each week, they hosted a pool party for Park Students earlier this summer, and they are involved in several other ministries and groups. If...

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Pastor’s Corner June 23

Pastor’s Corner June 23

A few years back I learned about a man named Thomas Thwaites who decided to build a toaster from scratch. Not just from parts, but from scratch. What he embarked on was a roughly nine month journey to recreate the 400 parts of a toaster from 100 different materials....

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A Letter to the Congregation from Bill and Sue

A Letter to the Congregation from Bill and Sue

Dear Church Family, We want to express our gratitude for the beautiful way you said good-bye to us on our last Sunday. We were overwhelmed with the generous love offering, some great beach supplies …and a fishing rod! Most of all we appreciate the many notes of love...

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Pastor’s Corner June 16

Pastor’s Corner June 16

Hello Pittman Park! I am so glad to be reappointed to be a part of this community of faith! Stephanie, Addie, Lily Grace, and I are excited to be your pastoral family and to come along side of you as you live out your faith here in Statesboro. As we begin this new...

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VBS Camp Update

VBS Camp Update

Welcome to the Family VBS Camp still has one more day left, but I couldn't wait to share some of the spontaneous delights that have happened this week! My list of highlights includes: Awesome Park Students Helpers We had several volunteers from Park Students at VBS...

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Annual Conference Update

Annual Conference Update

Each year—traditionally in June for the South Georgia Conference—all clergy members and an equal number of lay members selected from the local churches attend their conference’s Annual Conference session and meet together to worship, fellowship, and conduct the...

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Pastor’s Corner June 2

Pastor’s Corner June 2

...from Pastor Bill...and Sue Dear Pittman Park Family, It was June of 2013 that we moved to Statesboro. Bishop King had no idea he was appointing us to the very church in which we had been married – and for Sue, the church her father had pastored when she was in high...

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Pastor’s Corner May 26

Pastor’s Corner May 26

...from Pastor Jonathan Dear church family, This week I was anticipating the opportunity to spend time with my family and friends celebrating Memorial Day. That anticipation was shattered by the news of yet another mass shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas. In all,...

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Pastor’s Corner June 9

Pastor’s Corner June 9

Get Ready Pittman Park! VBS Camp is next week! I can’t wait for us to welcome our children and children from across our community to VBS Camp! VBS Camp is always a major event for our church and for our community and I am excited for the ways our church is coming...

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Get to Know the Church: Gwen Yarbrough

Get to Know the Church: Gwen Yarbrough

If you attend the traditional service, you enjoy the gifts of Gwen Yarbrough most Sundays. She sings in the Chancel Choir. You may also know her from the Lectionary Sunday School class or the Susannah Wesley Circle groups that she attends. To help you get to know Gwen...

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Pastor’s Corner May 19

Pastor’s Corner May 19

...from Pastor Bill Dear Pittman Park family, In the book, Untamed Hospitality: Welcoming God and Other Strangers, Elizabeth Newman shares her belief that the church, without meaning to, tends to trivialize hospitality. Newman suggests that true Christian hospitality...

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Get to Know the Church: Hannah Weaver

Get to Know the Church: Hannah Weaver

Even if they don't know Hannah Weaver, many church members at least know someone in the Weaver family. Hannah is the youngest of four children who all grew up at Pittman Park. Her mother, Wendy has lead bible studies over the years, and her older brother, Ian, works...

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Pastor’s Corner May 12

Pastor’s Corner May 12

...from Pastor Jonathan Graduation season has begun! This past week, Georgia Southern University held commencement in Paulson Stadium and in Savannah. This afternoon, Ogeechee Technical College will hold their commencement ceremonies in Hanner Fieldhouse, and two...

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