The Mission Study – Preparing for Nov. 22 The Mission Study that our congregation will complete on Sunday, Nov. 22, is from the largest and most representative surveys of worshippers ever conducted in the United States.  Here is a short outline of what to expect:  Congregation members are asked to complete a survey form during worship.   Since we are in the Stewardship…

It’s that time of year, to start thinking about your Scrip order!  PW will be sponsoring their yearly sale starting November 15th.  The last order will be December 13th. To see what is available, go online to www.glscrip.com. See order forms on table under the bulletin board.  Give your orders to Beverly Donofrio.                   Thank you!

The nursery remodel is now complete with new flooring!  Bright and vibrant, the nursery sends the message that we welcome and lovingly care for our youngest members!  A statement that is in sync with who we are as a church family.  Peek into the nursery and enjoy! Our colorful rug was made possible by a 30% discount from Kelley’s Karpet in Pitman…

LAST CHANCE to borrow books from our special display which features “Books New to our Shelves” at the Church Library.  In a few short weeks, we will change the display as we anticipate Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas.  Stop in soon!    Church Library Committee

The Deacon’s Annual Veteran’s Breakfast will be held on Sunday, November 8th at 8:30 am in the Church’s Social Hall.

All women are invited to the Fall Association Meeting of Presbyterian Women on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM in the Social Hall.   Our own Barbara Griffith will teach us the “Old Fashioned Way – How to Write a Letter”.    There will be Soup and Bread for dinner.  Hope to see you there!

The Mission Study Team had its first orientation meeting last week with the Interim Minister, Rev. Marie Branigan, who was hired by Session for the specific purpose of guiding the Mission Study Team.  When completed, the Mission Study will be the roadmap for the congregation and the new pastor, outlining the goals and direction of FPC in Pitman going forward.  The team…

The Mission Market is coming November 13-15.  In order to make shopping more pleasurable, we are collecting nice shopping bags with handles. No plastic please! We need all sizes, but mostly the larger ones. We also will need new tissue paper to wrap up the treasures people purchase. If you have any small jewelry boxes, they would be great too! There will…

On Sunday, September 27 at 5:00 PM, Denis DiBlasio, George Rabbai and friends will help us kick off our 15th season of jazz vespers at First Presbyterian Church of Pitman!   As we reflect on our jazz vespers journey so far, we are so thankful for all the wonderful artists who have shared their talents with us, and the community generosity which has…

Weekday Preschool’s big fundraiser this year is Bag Bingo.  Join us on Friday, October 2nd at 7:00 pm. for a fun time.  Tickets are $30 and are available in the church office or after Sunday worship.  If anyone is interested in sponsoring a bag or you have any questions,  please contact Lauren at 856-589-5021.    Hope to see you there!     -Lauren Hoffman