April | 2013 | News and Views

Sunday, April 7, at Pender UMC

April 7 – A guest preacher, Al Butkovich, will be our special pre-missions conference speaker.

Al began working with Ambassadors for Christ International (AFCI) in 1995. Since joining AFCI, Al has ministered in Ghana, Philippines, England, Spain, Croatia, Fiji, Tonga, Saint Vincent and Cambodia. He has taught courses for Bible Colleges, and he also speaks in churches and at conferences.

Al and his wife Duke live in Sterling, Virginia where they are active in local outreach to the young Hispanics in their community. He will be sharing his passion for missions with us.

Get More Involved at Pender (pendernews.org)
Missions Conference 2013 ~ Keynote Speaker (pendernews.org)

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Posted by MaryO on April 5, 2013 in Missions, Pender UMC

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Easter Sunday and the Hallelujah Chorus

05 Apr

Portrait of Georg Friedrich Händel Deutsch: Georg Friedrich Händel (1733) Español: Georg Friedrich Händel en 1733 Français : Georg Friedrich Haendel en 1733 Nederlands: Georg Friedrich Händel Polski: G. F. Händel w 1733 roku Русский: Георг Фридрих Гендель (1733) Svenska: Georg Friedrich Händel (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Pender UMC Sanctuary Choir and Brass on Easter Sunday. They conclude each service with Handel’s Messiah.

http://youtu.be/ALktCSS9LQ8

Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! (pendernews.org)

Jazz Concert and Dance

05 Apr

The Pender UMC Music Ministry Presents the Second in its Concert Series

Friday, April 26th at 7:00 pm
Jazz Concert and Dance
Featuring the Westfield High School Jazz Band

Come and just listen, or dance the night away! Tickets will go on sale on April 7th.

Get More Involved at Pender

04 Apr

There are lots of benefits from being actively involved at Pender UMC. Getting to know people, and serving others gives you a sense of belonging. Being involved can have a very positive impact on your spiritual walk.

Become a member of Pender or at least attend often. Pender Connections classes are often held to help you with your decision.

There are always needs that have to be fulfilled. Below is a list of some of the ways you can get involved.

Be a greeter.
Become an usher.
Serve in the children’s ministry.
Talk to others around you after services.
If you have handy skills, offer to fix things that are broken.
Serve in the hospitality department coffee, lunch etc..
Join a Sunday School class and/or a Small Group. We have lots to choose from.
Offer to help with audio/visual
Join the choir or band. Learn to play handbells.
The Outreach Center can always use a helping hand on Saturdays.
Help with cleaning.
Attend Bible Studies.
Help with fundraisers.
Help out at the Pender ReGift Thrift Store
Invite other people to visit your church.
Join the Men’s group or a Woman’s Circle
Knit or Crochet for those who need encouragement through Casting God’s Love
Go on a Short-Term Missions trip
Sign up for the Prayer Chain
Volunteer in the Church Office
The Flea Market and Boutique can always use sorters and salespeople.

Pender’s Annual Mission Conference ~ April 12-14th (pendernews.org)
Immediate opening for backup Assistant Director, Pender ReGift Thrift Store (pendernews.org)
Pender Flea Market & Boutique, May 2013 (pendernews.org)

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Posted by MaryO on April 4, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

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Stained Glass

04 Apr

STAINED GLASS. Does your church have some? Ever wondered why stained glass is found almost exclusively in places of worship? Chuck explains with a smile.