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Women’s Prayer Retreat with Pender United Women in Faith

Please join us on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 to 2:00 PM at Pender United Methodist Church for a powerful women’s retreat enabling you an opportunity to engage in corporate and individual worship and prayer.

The retreat is designed to bring women together for spiritual growth, personal reflection, and fellowship. The retreat Unshakable Faith will offer two powerful sermons, workshops, and a healing and anointment service that addresses, hope, healing, renewal, and overcoming doubt to stand firm in the midst of your trials.

We will meet in the Gathering Place.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Theme: Women of Purpose: Trusting in Jesus

Bible Verses: Philippians 2:1-8

Cost: Free, Open to the public

The main speaker will be Reverend Dr. Hyemin J. Na, Assistant Professor of Worship, Media and Culture and Chapel Elder of Oxnam Chapel at Wesley Theological Seminary.

Reverend Dr. Hyemin Na is Assistant Professor of Worship, Media, and Culture and Chapel Elder of Oxnam Chapel at Wesley Theological Seminary.  Professor Na takes decolonial approaches to the study of worship, with research interests in exploring how liturgical practices intersect with media cultures.

Her scholarship has been supported by major grants and fellowships from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Korea Foundation, the Louisville Institute, and Forum for Theological Exploration, among others.  Before entering the academy, Reverend Dr. Na served in various ministries as an ordained Elder in the Northern-Illinois Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College, Masters of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and PhD from Emory University.

For more info, please contact the church office. 703.278.8023

 
 

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Pender Woman of the Year Tea, February 22

 

Our “2025 Woman of the Year” has done so much for Pender members of all ages! She has taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years.

Our special nominee has served on Church Council and has often graced us as Lay Leader on a Sunday morning. She continues to be a Conference Delegate, and her outreach now includes being a guest preacher at other churches.

Our nominee is always able to say a prayer upon request with eloquence. She has personally counseled many young women, and attends Bible Study and “Lectio’ Divina” for her own spiritual growth. She is a wonderful role-model of faith and perseverance!

This special woman has lightning fingers when making prayer shawls, and she rings bells with accuracy and teamwork. She continues to bless others, despite her own health issues.

“Well-done, good and faithful servant!

Please stand in appreciation for our amazing “2025 Woman of the Year”, Carol-Anne Kaye.

On February 22 at noon, there will be a tea honoring Carol-Anne. Please come and congratulate her!

 
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Posted by on February 21, 2026 in Ministries, Pender UMC, Pender Women

 

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Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Week 1

Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Music, presents a series of hymn-based devotions on Wednesdays during Lent.

The first is Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross by Fanny Crosby

Jesus, keep me near the cross;

there a precious fountain,

free to all, a healing stream,

flows from Calvary’s mountain.

Refrain:

In the cross, in the cross,

be my glory ever,

till my raptured soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

The United Methodist Hymnal Number 301

Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915

Music: William H. Doane, 1832-1915

Tune: NEAR THE CROSS, Meter: 76.76 with Refrain

The Pender UMC Traditional Service Middle Hymn “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” on Sunday January 29, 2023 was played by Liz Eunji Moon on piano, accompanied on guitar by Brian Stevenson, a student cellist  and sung the Pender Sanctuary Choir and congregation.

 
 

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Congratulations, Pender Woman of the Year 2025!

 

Our “2025 Woman of the Year” has done so much for Pender members of all ages! She has taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years.

Our special nominee has served on Church Council and has often graced us as Lay Leader on a Sunday morning. She continues to be a Conference Delegate, and her outreach now includes being a guest preacher at other churches.

Our nominee is always able to say a prayer upon request with eloquence. She has personally counseled many young women, and attends Bible Study and “Lectio’ Divina” for her own spiritual growth. She is a wonderful role-model of faith and perseverance!

This special woman has lightning fingers when making prayer shawls, and she rings bells with accuracy and teamwork. She continues to bless others, despite her own health issues.

“Well-done, good and faithful servant!

Please stand in appreciation for our amazing “2025 Woman of the Year”, Carol-Anne Kaye.

On February 22 at noon, there will be a tea honoring Carol-Anne. Please congratulate her!

 

 
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Posted by on February 16, 2026 in Ministries, Pender UMC, Pender Women

 

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What does the term ‘Lent,’ which comes from ‘lencten,’ mean?

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Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, which means “spring.” The root words mean “long days,” and this combination probably refers to the increasing daylight at this time of year. Lent’s 40 days represent Jesus’ time in the wilderness, enduring temptation and preparing to begin his ministry.

Learn more.

 

 
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Posted by on February 15, 2026 in Holidays, Lent, Posts of Interest

 

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