Join Us for Worship

Join us for worship in the coming weeks as we explore themes of stewardship, celebration, and gratitude. We'll reflect on what it means to give of ourselves, celebrate the joys of community, and dive into Scripture to find hope, generosity, and trust in God’s promises, as well as give thanks for our blessings and grow together in faith.  

Contemporary Playlist

1. This Is Amazing Grace by Phil Wickham
2. Fresh Fire by Maverick City Music
3. Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me by CityAlight
4. Made For More by Josh Baldwin

Poinsettia Dedications

Poinsettias are available for purchase in memory or in honor of a loved one or friend. Cost is $28.50. There will be an insert in the Sunday bulletin for your order. Please include payment with your order form. Make checks payable to PUMC with "Poinsettias" in the memo line. Dedications will be included in the December 20 bulletin.

Angel Tree Sign Up

There are only a few angels left! Click the button below to view the list. Follow the instructions to sign out your angel and receive an auto response email with all of the information about your angel. The provided list is a wish list, you are not expected to purchase everything on the list, use it as a guide for purchases. Max amount to spend per person is $75. Gifts (wrapped and labeled with # and name) are due to the church by Dec. 10.

Fair Barn Volunteers Needed

Sign up to volunteer to make the Fair Barn Christmas Eve services successful. There's a place for everyone! Sign up using the insert in Sunday's bulletin or contact the church office with your preferred service time (3, 5, or 7pm) and preferred job (usher, greeter, communion server, or parking attendant).

There will be slips for signing up in the bulletin for the next 2 Sundays. Fill one out and drop it in the offering plate.

Brews & Hymns at Dugan's

Join us this Tuesday, November 17 for PUMC's first ever Brews & Hymns. We will gather with members from our Praise Team to fellowship and sing at Dugan's Pub in downtown Pinehurst from 6:30-8pm. Let's raise our voices and our glasses together with our community as we seek to make church more accessible for all.

If you have any favorite hymns you'd like to be included in the night's proceedings, please let us know by completing this online form. You may also leave your suggestions at the round table in the narthex before or after worship.

Chocolate Festival Meeting

Please join us for a Chocolate Festival meeting at 1pm on Wednesday, November 18 to see how you can be a part of this beloved community outreach project benefiting the Carthage Food Pantry, Kind Souls, and the Southern Pines Land and Housing Trust. 

Women in Faith: Thanksgiving Potluck

Let’s gather around the table for good food, great fellowship, and a little Thanksgiving gratitude! Join us on November 19 at 6pm for a women’s potluck as we celebrate the blessings of friendship and community. Bring a favorite dish to share, and come ready to eat, laugh, and give thanks together. We can’t wait to see you!

RSVP on Realm (or fill out a slip from the Welcome Pad on Sunday).

Lunch & Learn: Senior Care Authority

Join us after worship on Sunday, November 22 at 12:30 for a presentation about approaching caregiving as sacred stewardship. Jim Kappelman from the Senior Care Authority will facilitate a conversation about how to honor our aging loved ones, care for ourselves, and effectively carry on our family legacies. Part of the discussion will focus on when to seek extra caregiving support and the resources that are available. Lunch will be provided. Please sign up on Realm (or fill out a slip from the Welcome Pad on Sunday) if you plan to attend!

Annual Christmas Concert

It's that time again! Make plans to join us at one of our Christmas Concerts on Saturday, December 5 at 7pm or on Sunday, December 6 at 4pm. Invite your friends and neighbors! Child care is available.

Organized around the themes of hope, peace, joy, love and the Incarnation, this concert follows the traditional Lessons and Carols format, combining Scripture readings, choral music, congregational hymns, prayers and reflections to tell the story of God’s promise and the coming of Christ.

Caroling Fun!

You are invited to join us for our second annual Christmas Carol event on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6pm. As groups, we will be joyfully singing at three assisted living facilities for our friends in Southern Pines. Afterwards, we will gather for some yummy treats and warm beverages in the narthex. Fun for all ages! Please RSVP on Realm (or fill out a slip from the Welcome Pad on Sunday) so we can adequately prepare for each location.

GriefShare Winter Session

Grieving the loss of someone close to you?

A complete 13 week session of GriefShare will meet at Pinehurst UMC on Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am from January 9- April 3. This session is for the loss of any human loved one—spouse, child, parents, siblings, other relative, close friend, etc. This 13 week session includes a 30 minute video of insights from grief recovery experts, a group discussion, and a personal participants guide for $25. You will meet others who understand what you’re going through. You will receive comfort and support, and you will learn practical tips for navigating your grief.

Please contact Bill or Doris Russell at 910-690-5234 or PUMC at 910-295-4559 for questions or to register.

Note of Thanks

Dear PUMC family,

I write this letter with a great sense of gratitude. I've decided to pursue enlisting in the United States Air Force. Unfortunately, this means I will have to pack my bags and will no longer be able to regularly attend PUMC. I wanted to personally thank all the members of the church and congregation for all you have done and continue to do for my family and the entire PUMC community. I can't express how grateful and thankful I am for the support the church has shown me over the recent years.

Sincerely, Blake Hillyard

P.S. I would love to keep in touch and plan on visiting my next time in Pinehurst. I will continue to pray and keep the future of PUMC in my thoughts. Thank you again!

Feed the Hunger Update

Hey PUMC,

We are excited to report that your meals have been distributed in Bangladesh! You will find pictures and a story of one of the many children that have been impacted by the meals that arrived.

Thank you for feeding the physical and spiritual hunger of children like Arjun. We are grateful for your partnership!

Blessings,                       

Marty Helton

Packathon Director.    

Silver Shield Awareness

The Silver Shield program is a community initiative launched by the Pinehurst Police Department to combat financial fraud, scams, and cybercrime. You don't have to be a senior and you don't have to be a Pinehurst resident to use the service. It is for everyone in the community. Visit the link for more information.