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 Pittman Park | Aug 15, 2022 | Things to Consider
This Saturday, August 20, 2022 a special session of the South Georgia Annual Conference will be held to ratify the decision of 61 churches to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. I ask for you to be in prayer for these churches and for our Annual Conference...
by Megan Hopkins | Aug 10, 2022 | E-Newsletter, Uncategorized
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....
by Pittman Park | Aug 8, 2022 | Things to Consider
The structure of the United Methodist Church can be confusing at times. After all, we are a denomination made up of conferences that enable churches to remain connected with each other for our mission of “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation...
by Pittman Park | Aug 4, 2022 | Things to Consider
Communication is important. Our new Let’s Talk blog page is a source to help us stay informed and up-to-date as we have conversations about our church, our denomination, and the future. The page incudes links at the bottom with information from the United...
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 22, 2022 | Service/Missions, Uncategorized
Pittman Park’s Green Team collects batteries for recycling. Bring your standard batteries to the collection receptacle outside the church office. Please DO NOT put rechargeable batteries in the receptacle. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at...
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...
by Megan Hopkins | Jul 6, 2022 | E-Newsletter, Uncategorized
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...
by Megan Hopkins | Jun 30, 2022 | Children, E-Newsletter
Our Park Kids Books of the Bible Sunday School Class for all ages has memorized most of the Old Testament! (Right, guys?) Watch the video at this link to learn these hand motions to be like us ???? https://youtu.be/z689PXNi3vI
