“A psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” –Psalm 23:1-3
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Support our Poland Mission Team
Poland Mission Trip, Baja Fresh Night, on March 18th 4:30 – 9:30 pm at the Fairfax Town Center located on West Ox Road.
Come join your church family for a night of Mexican food. 15% of the proceeds will support Pender’s Sports Mission Trip to Poland in July.
Sunday, March 16, at Pender
March 16. Give Up Harsh Condemning judgments for Lent. Matthew 7:1-5
It’s awful easy to be judgmental. We do it without thinking. But Jesus is specific about not judging. so how do we do that? Let’s talk about it Sunday.
Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.
Directions to Pender
Also on Sunday:
- March 16: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- March 16: Beginner’s Bible Study, 9:30-10:40 am for 12 weeks
- March 16: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- March 16: Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. Register for this orchestra.
- March 16: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
- March 16: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
- March 16: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
- March 16: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
Hymn History: We’ll Understand It Better By and By
We are tossed and driven
on the restless sea of time;
somber skies and howling tempests
oft succeed a bright sunshine;
in that land of perfect day,
when the mists have rolled away,
we will understand it better by and by.
Charles Albert Tindley (July 7, 1851 – July 26, 1933) was an American Methodist minister and gospel music composer.
Often referred to as “The Prince of Preachers”, he educated himself, became a minister and founded one of the largest Methodist congregations serving the African-American community on the East Coast of the United States.
He was one of the eminent preachers of Methodism at the turn of the twentieth century. Hymnologist James Abbington has called Tindley a “pastor, orator, poet, writer, theologian, social activist, ‘father of African American Hymnody,’ ‘progenitor of African American gospel music’ and ‘prince of preachers.'”
The Rev. Carlton Young notes “We’ll Understand It Better By and By” was “one of eight hymns . . . written during a difficult period in Tindley’s life.”
One can imagine Tindley using this song to punctuate his sermons, offering hope to those assembled not only through exegesis of the biblical text, but also through a lyrical sung theology.
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From “The Lawrence Welk Show,” Gail, Rod, and Michael are featured in this great Gospel song found in the United Methodist Hymnal (page 525). Join with them in song as they encourage every Christian: “WE’LL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY”
What to Say, When to Listen
- Have you ever had difficulty knowing what to say to someone who is going through difficult times?
- Want to be helpful but don’t know the best way to do it?
- Feel called to minister to the sick, the home bound and lonely, or even a friend who is hurting, but just don’t know what to talk about?
Designed to teach listening skills and how to be helpful to someone going through life’s difficulties, Karen Cross will teach a three-day class for ladies on March 26-28th at 9:30am – 3:00 pm at Pender.
To sign up, contact Becky Bryan by clicking here.
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