On October 20, 2024 we welcomed Carole Ruff to our PTCUMC church! She has joined us in worship, and participating in our Confirmation Class, and we are so excited to have her as part of our church family. At PTCUMC, we believe in growing together in faith and community, and we look forward to walking alongside her on this journey. …
Confirmation Class – 2024
On October 20, 2024, we had the privilege of celebrating this year’s Confirmation students as they stood before our congregation, professing their faith in Jesus and taking ownership of their spiritual journey. This important milestone marks a new chapter in their walk with Christ. As a church family, we are committed to encouraging, equipping, and walking alongside them as they …
Traditions of Faith
For thousands of years, God’s people have been practicing traditions of faith. One of those being the rite of passage into “adulthood in the faith”. In the Jewish tradition, it’s called the Bar Mitzvah. For Methodists, the tradition of Confirmation goes back to the very beginning of the Methodist movement itself in the mid-18th century. The idea behind confirmation is that teens …
Spencer Callaway
December 16, 1940 – October 15, 2024 Eugene Spencer Callaway, 83, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2024. Born in Atlanta, GA, on December 16, 1940, he grew up in a loving home where his parents instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep love of family. After graduating from Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, Spencer chose not to …
God Sightings
A few years ago during VBS, kids and leaders were challenged to look for “God Sightings” each day. A “God Sighting” is when you see or experience God. Listening to everyone share their “God Sightings” that week had such a positive impact on me that I continued looking for them long after VBS ended. One of my favorite places for “God …
The Power of Presence
Grief is one of the hardest things we face as human beings. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the sacred privilege of sitting with families in the depths of that pain. Each situation has been unique. One had been long expected. Another was the culmination of a long and difficult struggle. And one came as a complete shock to …
Jarod Neidlinger
Jarod Thomas Neidlinger passed away suddenly on September 30, 2024. He was a music writer and composer, played basketball, and loved spending time with his dogs. Jarod was a very talented and creative writer and was in the process of writing a screenplay for a sitcom. He also enjoyed the calming and quiet effects of nature. Jarod and his family have …
Memorable Moments
“Remember that time when…” I am a firm believer that relationships are strengthened by memorable moments together. Those stories are what creates a bond between friends. And I’m willing to admit something… not a lot of those stories happen sitting in church or on the couch. They happen during events when you are out of your normal element, and are …
Connor McGinnis
It was a joy to celebrate the baptism of baby Connor on August 25, 2024! Surrounded by his loving parents, Dana and Alec, grandparents, and church family, it was a meaningful moment of dedication to raising him in the love and grace of Jesus. We look forward to walking alongside Connor and his family as he grows in faith.
Clark Benjamin
What a beautiful morning as we celebrated the baptism of baby Clark on August 11, 2024. Surrounded by his loving parents, Danny and Jennie, grandparents, and his church family, it was a special moment of dedication and blessing. We look forward to supporting and encouraging Clark as he grows into faith and experiences the love of Jesus through his family …