February | 2013 | News and Views

Supper for the Soul Thursday Dinners beginning Feb. 21st

Beginning on Thursday February 21st, we will be meeting for dinner and discussion during the period of Lent. It was a huge success last year and we hope to continue this time of fellowship and learning, in addition to great food, for the duration of Lent. We will be discussing the sermon from the week prior, as a table group, while enjoying home cooked dinners.

There will be one vegetarian option and one meat option each week.

February 21^st – Tortellini Soup & Chicken Tortilla Soup served with fruit, bread and salad

February 28^th – Baked Potato Bar with all the fixins served with garden salad and fruit

March 7^th – Chili & Baked Potato Soup served with fruit, bread and salad

March 14^th – Baked Macaroni and cheese & Baked Macaroni and cheese with ham and peas served with fruit

March 21^st – Sandwich Night – Egg salad, tuna salad and assorted deli meats served with chips and fruit

March 28^th – No dinner – Maundy Thursday service
Please plan to attend — the program will begin at 6:00 and be finished by 7:00 so that all may attend other evening events.

This Week at Pender ~ February 14, 2013

14 Feb

Lent & 3 Crosses

This Week at Pender

February 14, 2013

New Sermon Series ~ Hard Questions

Feb. 17th Sermon: Is the Bible Relevant for Us Today?

The Bible was written so long ago. How can it be useful for us? It speaks to another time and different issues! Or does it? The Bible speaks to each generation and each age. Let’s see the relevancy of the Bible for us in 2013.

Is God Calling You?!

MISSION TRIP TO BRAZIL

We are in the first steps of planning a trip to work with Pender Missionaries,

Charles and Becky Jackson, in the outlying areas of Rio. The Jacksons work with an interdenominational Church which they helped start 10 years ago, along with several satellite churches.

This is a relational ministry with the main focus being on helping to feed the poor, visiting homes, training leaders and outreach.

The dates of the trip are to be determined (most likely the end of June). If interested in being part of this awesome ministry adventure, please contact Sarah Hocker .

Common Ground Worship Service Volunteer Brunch ~ Feb. 17th

On Sunday, February 17th, there will be a meeting for all the wonderful volunteers and potential servants for our 9:30 Common Ground worship service. If you are currently a volunteer in any capacity, or are considering joining our great group, please plan to attend this brunch, which will start at 10:30 am.

So for all praise team members, greeters, readers, prayers and the list goes on, please mark this date. It is our hope to bring everyone together, discuss plans for 2013 and celebrate our work here at Pender UMC.

Supper for the Soul Thursday Dinners beginning Feb. 21st

Beginning on Thursday February 21st, we will be meeting for dinner and discussion during the period of Lent. It was a huge success last year and we hope to continue this time of fellowship and learning, in addition to great food, for the duration of Lent. We will be discussing the sermon from the week prior, as a table group, while enjoying home cooked dinners.

Please plan to attend — the program will begin at 6:00 and be finished by 7:00 so that all may attend other evening events as needed.

Wanted: A Few Good Women and Men

Do our military service members and veterans hold a special place in your heart?

Pender UMC is looking to expand our military ministry in 2013. Are you good at organizing a donation drive? Enjoy sending cards and notes of encouragement? Willing to organize and host a sporting event to benefit our wounded warriors? Crafty and able to knit, crochet, or sew items to donate? Want to support military families in some way? Looking to help out in a small or large way but simply don’t know how to get started? Please stop by the Military Ministry table near the coat racks anytime in February (between and after Sunday church services). You’ll be able to sign up, get information, share ideas, and ask questions. Or you can simply email Kay Creelwith your area of interest and questions.

God bless those who are serving and have served our country.

Smiles on Wheels

We have wonderful news to share – the Pender UMC Visitation Ministry (aka Smiles on Wheels) is up and running! It is a blessing to have their services and we are looking to you, our church community, to let us know of folks who might enjoy a visit from our volunteers. The group of women have been trained by Chris Hanak, and have been busy since the fall bringing smiles and Christ to those who are not able to come to church on a regular basis.

Please contact Joyce Munt in our Church Office with any names or questions you might have concerning visitation and fellowship by this group.

Epiphany Prison Ministry

This weekend a team from Northern Virginia will again go behind the walls at Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Center for an “Epiphany” weekend. Please pray for our team as they show God’s infinite love and grace to young people in prison.

Child Protection Policy

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS FOR 2013 need to be signed by all those working with children.

Forms are available on the Welcome Desk.

Got Mulch?

With the relatively warm winter we’ve had, Spring is truly just around the corner!

Time to order mulch from your Pender United Methodist Men!

This is our annual fundraiser, enabling the Pender Men to sponsor short-term mission trips for men from Pender to minister in places like Peru, Thailand, Poland, Paraguay, and Philippi, WV. Funds raised also support local missions including the Voices of Youth, FACETS, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, and other vital Pender activities.

This year we will be delivering mulch on Saturday March 16th.

Please place your 2013 order as soon as possible! Order here..

Lenten Care Notes

LENTEN CARE NOTES are available in a rack on the right wall near the Sanctuary entrance. These 8-page booklets offer spiritual encouragement, help and hope.

Three of the booklets in the rack are:

40 Days & 40 Ways to Make the Most of Lent This Year
Make Lent a Season for Healing Your Grief
A Simple Family Prayer Plan for Lent

JOB OPENING ~ Church Treasurer

Treasurer

Due to considerable changes over the last several years in our financial management requirements, the SPRC (Staff Parrish Relations Committee) has restructured the Church Treasurer position. The Church Treasurer position is now a full-time salaried position that requires a degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of professional experience. For more information and to review the detailed job description, please visit the following link. If you, or someone you know, are interested, please email your current resume to Heather Amos or send a hard copy to the church office at 12401 Alderwoods Drive, Fairfax, Va. 22033.

Item of the Week for WFCM

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

is in great need of the following to

distribute to the needy in our area:

Canned Fruit

Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.

46 oz. bottles of oil & fruit juices are always needed and welcome too!

Ministry QuickLinks

Website

Pender Regift Thrift Store

Pender’s Calendar

Prayer Request

Upper Room Devotional

Servants Guide

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

Building Use, Resource Request Form, Communication Guidelines

Save The Date

Feb. 22-23 Youth Participate in World Vision 30 Hour Famine

March 1 Youth Ski Trip

March 3 Sing ‘n Celebrate and Healing Service

March 24 Palm Sunday

March 27 Easter Story Time and Egg Hunt

March 28 Holy Thursday Service

March 29 Good Friday Service

March 31 Easter Sunday Services

New PUMC Logo

12401 Alder Woods Dr.

Fairfax, VA 22033

(703) 278-8023

(703) 352-3375 fax

Sunday Services at 8:15 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM

Child Care Provided

www.penderumc.org

church.office@penderumc.org

Camp Highroad Benefit Concert

11 Feb

From JC Reigns (Kevin Havens’ group)

We are so excited to be a part of the Camp Highroad Benefit Concert again this year!

We hope that all of you will make time on March 2nd, to come to Arcola UMC and join us for an evening of worship and praise.

JC Reigns feels blessed to be a part of this wonderful event, which will raise money for children who might not otherwise be able to attend a Christian camp this summer.

Save the date.

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Posted by MaryO on February 11, 2013 in Music

Tags: Arcola UMC, band, Benefit Concert, Camp Highroad, children, Christian camp, JC Reigns, music, praise, Rev. Kevin Havens, RevKev, worship

Lent and Easter Sermons at Pender UMC

10 Feb

LENT AND EASTER 2013

Lent is a time to prepare for Easter. United Methodists begin Lent on Ash Wednesday (this year on February 13) and continue celebrating Lent until Easter (March 31). We view Lent as a way to slow down and focus on God, so many Methodists will give up foods or activities during this time. The purpose of giving something up is to find more time to focus on God.
Feb. 13 ASH WEDNESDAY

“Which is it deny or take up for Lent? – Luke 9:21-27

Ash Wednesday begins Lent for us. Lent is a time to sacrifice as Jesus was willing to sacrifice. Yet, you hear some people say “I’m giving up ________ for Lent. (You fill in the blank) Others say, “I’m taking up ________ or adding this to my schedule during Lent. (You fill in the blank) So which is it denying self or taking up additional things for Lent? Let’s find out on Wednesday.
Feb. 17 – Is the Bible Relevant for Us Today? – 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Bible was written so long ago. How can it be useful for us? It speaks to another time and different issues! Or does it? The Bible speaks to each generation and each age. Let’s see the relevancy of the Bible for us in 2013.
Feb. 24 – Are issues black and white or only gray? –

Is there an answer to the issues we face in the world today? If you look at our congress and society it seems each charts out its answer and that’s it. Or we simply say there isn’t an answer but it’s a gray area and its up to each to decide. Does the Bible teach an objective truth and if so what difference does it make? Let’s look at that this Sunday and the issues we as a society face.

Mar. 3 – Is Jesus the only way to salvation? John 14:1-6

Mar. 10 – Does it make any difference if I pray? –

Prayer is the thing everyone always talks about doing, but does it really make any difference? Isn’t God going to do what God is going to do regardless? Isn’t it a waste of my time? The Bible says, “You have not because you ask not.” Hmmmmm does that mean if we don’t pray we can lose out? Let’s see how to pray and what it does on Sunday.

Mar. 17 – There is only ONE God and he just has different names RIGHT?

The Bible says there is ONE God. But the God’s people talk about and believe in are so different. One is involved in everything. One never does anything but create what is. One only judges. Another only loves. Are they all the same and it doesn’t matter what we believe as long as we believe in God! Let’s see what the ONE and ONLY God is like and you can decide this Sunday.

Mar. 24 – Palm Sunday – Why did Jesus have to die?

Jesus was a good man. He was compassionate and caring. He helped the poor and needy. He should have continued to live as our example but they killed him! Jesus died! Why did it have to happen? What difference does it make for me? Let’s talk about the cross and death this Sunday.

Mar. 31 – EASTER SUNDAY – Why did Jesus have to be raised from the dead?

Jesus story is acceptable until you begin to talk about his resurrection. Surely this isn’t true. The dead are made alive and a tomb is empty! How could it be? Yet, it is necessary! It is the reason we are here! Let’s see if we can discover what that means for the world this Easter and what we have to share because of it.

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Posted by MaryO on February 10, 2013 in Books of The Bible, Lent, Pender UMC, Sermon, The Holy Bible

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From YouVersion: Intentional Preparation for Easter

10 Feb

From my email:

People around the world will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Sunday, March 31. In the weeks leading up to Easter, many individuals put intentional practices in place to focus on the nature and meaning of Christ’s sacrifice. This year Lent begins on Wednesday, February 13.

Please consider joining the YouVersion community in preparing your heart with one of the following Reading Plans, each one designed specifically for this season:

Lent for Everyone includes a daily reading from the book of Matthew and a devotional from noted Bible scholar N.T. Wright. From Lent for Everyone. 53 days

Devotions for Lent offers daily devotionals and Scripture readings that focus on Christ. From Holy Bible: Mosaic. 46 days

40 Days of Lent takes you through all four Gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) of Jesus’ last week of earthly ministry. From Journey Church. 47 days

Bringing the Bible to Life

As we study Jesus’ life and his sacrifice for us, it helps to understand the context of his time on earth. The Bible is a five-part series from Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett that breathes life into tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. We’ve been chosen as the official Bible App for the series, and very soon you’ll be able to watch video content right in the Bible App. The Bible series begins 3-3-13; check your local TV listings for times.