Join Us for Worship

If we are being honest, we the people of God known as the Church have to admit that some of the stories found in our Holy Scriptures are particularly peculiar. These stories are still important narratives in the story of God. Join us this Sunday for the final sermon in the series, Strange Stories from Scripture.

Contemporary Playlist

1. We Praise You by Bethel Music
2. Trust In God by Elevation Worship
3. Way Maker by Leeland
4. Gratitude by Brandon Lake

Stewardship Kick Off Letter from David Yoder

Dear Members and Friends of Pinehurst United Methodist Church,

Celebration Sunday is on November 1^st. It is a day for our congregation to rejoice and give thanks to God for all He has done for us and pledge our financial support to the ministries He works through PUMC.

I am thankful to belong to a church where faith is not only taught but also nurtured, practiced, and shared across generations. Read more....

Belong Short-study

As United Methodist Christians, we belong to God and one another. Join Pastor Katie September 8, 15, and 22 for a three-session intensive on our beliefs surrounding baptism, Communion, and our membership vows. Each session will include video, teaching, personal reflection, and group discussion. You are welcome to join for one, two, or all three sessions according to your interest. All sessions are 5:30-7pm. 

Young at Heart Luncheon

All seniors and their guests are invited to the Young at Heart luncheon on Tuesday, September 8 at 11:30 am at Bonefish Grill.

RSVP to Margaret Pluff.

New Member Class

The new member class on Sunday, October 11 from 2-4pm is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in joining our church or learning more about church membership. Childcare will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about our church family with you. Register today!

Kids on a Mission

Kids on a Mission meets next Sunday, September 13 from 3:30-5pm. Kids ages 3 years old-5th grade are invited to join the fun with a snack, lesson, games, and more!

For more info, contact Kelly McLeran.

Youth Fellowship Kick Off

All students, 6th-12th grade and their families are invited to a Mystery Night Youth Kick Off on Sunday, September 13 at 5pm. There’s a mystery to solve—and we need you and your family on the case! Join us for dinner, a live CLUE game, and the inside scoop on this year’s youth ministry plans.

To learn more or get on the youth email list, contact Thomas McDow.

Safe Sanctuary Training

Safe Sanctuary Training will be held on Sunday, September 20 at 3pm at PUMC. This training is for anyone who would like to volunteer with children, youth or care facility visiting ministries.  Retraining is needed every 5 years. If you cannot attend but you are interested in being trained, please email Linda Gulledge to let her know so you can be included in a future training.

Stephen Ministry

Do you have quiet gifts? Some people serve God through song, dance, leadership or have many other gifts that are very noticeable. Others have quiet gifts. They listen, they minister to others by their presence, they pray for others, and they care deeply.

If you have quiet gifts you would like to use in service to God, consider Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers are trained, lay persons that are matched to provide private, personal, one-on-one, Christian, caregiving to people who are having a difficult time.

Service for Peace

Join us for an evening Service for Peace on Thursday, September 24 beginning at 6pm with light refreshments. The Service for Peace is designed as an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to gather in reflection and prayer, seeking peace within themselves, their communities and throughout the world.

Music will be an important part of the evening. Featured selections include Peace Like a River, We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace, Deep Peace and Shalom.

Volunteer with Family Promise

Family Promise is the nation’s foremost organization addressing the crisis of family homelessness. Every few months, we at PUMC have the opportunity to support our local Family Promise in Aberdeen with dinner and two overnight volunteers. Our upcoming host dates are September 28-29. There are a few spots remaining. To learn more, contact Sheila Dumlao at 571-432-8578.

Family Fall Fest

Come celebrate fall at our annual Family Fall Fest on Sunday, October 4 from 3:30-5pm! We will have pumpkin decorating, face painting, crafts, trunk or treat and more! 

If you want to sign your trunk up for our trunk or treat, register here!

Women's Study

Ever feel like you're waiting forever for God to show up? You're not alone. Women are invited to join us for this six-week Bible study and meet Deborah, a woman who knew something about divine timing that we desperately need to learn today. Deborah wasn't just sitting around waiting for life to happen. She was a warrior, a wife, a prophet, and a judge who understood how to move in sync with God's perfect timing. Starting Monday, October 5 from 6-7pm. 

Women's Retreat

Ladies are invited to join us for a weekend retreat October 9-11 in the mountains at Caraway! We will enjoy worship, rest, and fellowship, led by our guest speaker Rev. Marisa Gertz. Our theme is Draw Near: How Women in Scripture Can Help Us Draw Closer to the Divine. Spots are limited by Caraway’s availability, so register on Realm today!

Fall Deeper in Love Couples Retreat

THE GOTTMAN MARRIAGE RETREAT hosted by Jeremy & Elissa Mount on October 17 from 8am-1pm at PUMC.

Jeremy and Elissa are passionate about encouraging and equipping couples to lean into God and each other through the beautiful, challenging terrain of marriage. Married 31 years with four children, they returned to North Carolina after nearly 20 years serving together in the military, followed by years serving in the church — Jeremy now as an Army Chaplain, Elissa as a therapist. They’re excited to guide you through tools that deepen your connection as a couple, with God woven through it all as a common thread.

Cost is $20 and includes materials and lunch. Childcare is available.

Duke Day Football (vs UNC)

Duke Day is a day of faith, fellowship, food and football sponsored by the United Methodist Men. The day begins with a service and special guest speaker at Goodson Chapel in the Divinity School, followed by a tailgate meal and then attendance at the Duke-UNC football game---all for just $40 per person. Contact the church office to reserve tickets. Event begins on Saturday, October 17 at 10am.

GriefShare Surviving the Holidays

Join Bill & Doris Russell as they lead this special GriefShare program on Saturday, October 24 from 9:30-11:30am. Program includes a participant’s guide, a 35 minute video, and a discussion after the video.

The participants will, no doubt, be flooded with memories of happier holiday celebrations that were held, prior to the loved one’s death. The participant’s guide articles and video include real life stories to help participants learn how to reduce stress, minimize loneliness, and navigate the holiday season.

There is no charge for this event, but preregistration is preferred so enough books will be available.

Pastor's Cup - Save the Date!

It’s time to begin preparations and planning for the most prestigious golf event in Moore County and perhaps the world (depending on who you ask): The Sixth Edition of the Pastors’ Cup! Get to the range, start recruiting your team, and be ready to go at 7 Lakes Golf Club on November 7 at 9am. More details will be coming soon.

Jim Gulledge Finalist in NC Reads

Methodists have often identified themselves as "People of the Book." Literacy has long been a key element in the faith and freedom of our people. One of the many ways that literacy is promoted in our state is through the North Carolina Reads program sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council. 

Each year since 2022, the NC Humanities Council has sponsored a state-wide online forum to select the five books that will be read collectively from Murphy to Manteo in the following year to promote cultural cohesion, community and literacy throughout the Old North State..

This year our own Dr. Jim Gulledge's novel is one of the twenty in the North Carolina Reads semifinal selection process. He would like to invite the members of PUMC to join in this exercise in literacy and democracy by completing the following survey by September 10:

College Student Addresses

The Congregational Care Team wants to keep in touch with our college students. As the fall semester begins, we ask parents to send updated student addresses to the church office or text to Thomas McDow. Thanks for your help!