by Megan Hopkins | Nov 30, 2023 | Capital Campaign, History, Uncategorized
FROM PASTOR JONATHAN: One of my favorite moments in our ministry together was on May 21, 2023. As the Offertory Hymn “My Hope Is Built” was sung, the church came forward to pledge toward the Our Hope Is Built capital campaign (you can watch this powerful moment from...
by Megan Hopkins | Nov 15, 2023 | History, Uncategorized
A rustic arrangement featuring ring-necked pheasants among branches and flowers can often be found decorating the Fellowship Hall lobby. The intriguing display was donated in the late 2010s in memory of Gary “Dennis” Edwards, Sr. by his family. His widow, Charlotte...
by Megan Hopkins | Oct 6, 2022 | E-Newsletter, History, Uncategorized
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...
by Megan Hopkins | Aug 16, 2022 | E-Newsletter, History
In 2006, Pittman Park UMC celebrated its 50th anniversary. Church member Norman Wells made miniature church buildings from wooden blocks and paint to commemorate the occasion. The tiny mementos distinctly resembled Pittman Park’s sanctuary building, right down...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 22, 2022 | History
A memory from Charlie Williams (Charter Member) The first Sunday, when the new members of Pittman Park gathered to worship, there were no offering plates. Someone went into the back and grabbed two boxes of Ritz Crackers and used those as the offering plates. I worked...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 6, 2022 | History
PHOTO CAPTION: On April 27, 1958, approximately 300 people gathered at the Southeastern edge of Statesboro to break ground on Pittman Park Methodist Church’s new church building. Pictured is Rev. Houston turning the first shovelful of Earth. Just behind and to the...
