Please join us Easter morning as we prepare a pancake breakfast for our early risers and for the youth and their parents.
Please RSVP or sign up to help prepare/serve/clean at http://tinyurl.com/PenderEaster
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Passover
One of the least understood Jewish festivals is Passover. Understanding Passover is critical for all Christians and Chuck gives you the highlights.
Passover 2014 begins in the evening of Monday, April 14 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, April 22
Holy Week at Pender
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most important week of the church year. At the other end of Holy Week is Easter, the most important day of the church year.
For Christians, this is the big event! And it’s all about the mystery that somehow Jesus Christ makes us one with God.
April 13. Palm Sunday: Give UP Being Fickle for Lent – Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 27:15-26.
It is Palm Sunday and we give praise but on Monday are we still faithful or do we act like the world? Fickleness is a must to be given up for Lent.
Monday, April 14 – Kids’ Easter Event. More information and signup
Thursday, April 17 – Holy Thursday Service. The Sanctuary Choir will present the Lenten Cantata, Colors of Grace, by composer Joseph Martin.
Each of the four main sections is devoted to one of the lessons of Christ, presented alongside the dramatic Passion narrative. The well-crafted music is simple, yet moving. This cantata provides a rich palette of tonal color for expressing the colors of grace.
Communion will be served.
Friday, April 18 – Good Friday Service
Sunday, April 20 – Easter – Fill Up on the Power of Easter. Matthew 28:1-10 and Romans 8:11
During Lent we gave up. Now it’s time to Fill Up. We need the power of the risen Christ for life. Let’s discover the risen Christ as he fills our lives.
- Sunrise Service
- Easter Breakfast
- 8:00 am Traditional Service with Hallelujah Chorus and brass ensemble
- 9:30 am Contemporary Service – Common Ground
- 9:30 am Traditional Service with Hallelujah Chorus and brass ensemble
- 11:00 am Traditional Service with Hallelujah Chorus and brass ensemble
- Easter plants are yours to take after the last service
What do you mean by Traditional-Blended or Contemporary worship?
We understand that people have different styles for connecting with God in a meaningful and personal way. Pender offers two styles: Traditional-Blended and Contemporary. You will discover the people who attend these worship services are varied in age.
Traditional-Blended is largely traditional in flavor from a wonderful organ and beautiful hymns, choral, orchestra, children’s or bell music and traditional surroundings in our main sanctuary. Mrs. Theresa Carpenter leads the choir, and several servant volunteers are involved. During these services there is a time for the children on the altar steps at the front, and all children are invited to enjoy!
Contemporary worship is led by our praise band in a rock-and-roll style with many contemporary Christian songs that you might hear on the radio. Rev Kevin Havens delivers the message, often enhanced with video or drama. Our contemporary worship services are more casual in nature, so wear your jeans or shorts if you want to, RevKev does!
All of our worship is Christ-centered, Biblically-minded and relevant to life today. Pender UMC desires that you feel God’s Spirit nurturing you and that in worship you experience the very real presence of Christ with us. May you be blessed by God as you gather with us.
Where do I enter the building?
First, we want you to know that our church has worked hard to create a building with access for all. Whether you find yourself in a wheelchair or carting babies in a buggy, you’ll find automatically opening doors and large entrances.
As you enter the parking lot, you will notice two doors, both under porticos so that you may get out of the rain if it is wet. To enter through the main sanctuary entrance doors, simply look for the semi-circular driveway.
If instead you enter the sliding glass doors entrance, make a left into the hallway to the end where you will notice the welcome area on your left.
What do my children do?
We invite older children (3rd grade and up) to become fully involved in worship. At the back of the sanctuary are “children’s bulletins” and supplies like crayons.
Our younger children have the option of remaining with their family or being cared for by our wonderful nursery and childcare staff. Childcare is available for children ages birth through 2nd grade in the lower level of our building. Ask an Usher to help you find where to take your children!
Where do I park?
We attempt to have plenty of parking on Easter morning for our guests. However, we suggest you plan to arrive early, and if parking is full on our lot, there is parking on the street.
What if I need further information?
Our friendly volunteers and staff will welcome your questions! Please call our church office at 703-278-8023 between 9 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Once at Pender, ask any friendly face for help! We are here to assist you.
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
The Paschal greeting is an Easter custom among many churches, including Pender UMC.
Instead of “hello” or its equivalent, one is to greet another person with “Christ is Risen!”, and the response is “He is Risen Indeed!” (Matthew 27:64, Matthew 28:6–7, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6, Luke 24:34).
The week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is very special in the Christian tradition.
The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sunday. The last three days before Easter are Holy (Maundy) Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday respectively commemorate Jesus’ entry in Jerusalem, the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are sometimes referred to as the Easter Triduum (Latin for “Three Days”).
In some countries, Easter lasts two days, with the second called “Easter Monday”. The week beginning with Easter Sunday is called Easter Week or the Octave of Easter, and each day is prefaced with “Easter”, e.g. Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday, etc. Easter Saturday is therefore the Saturday after Easter Sunday. The day before Easter is properly called Holy Saturday.
Eastertide, the season of Easter, begins on Easter Sunday and lasts until the day of Pentecost, seven weeks later.
At Pender UMC on Sunday, April 20: Easter – Wrap Your Arms Around Something Good for Easter. John 21:15-19
During Lent we gave up BAD things. Easter brings us to embrace the hope, forgiveness and possibilities God has for us because of a Risen Jesus! Let’s wrap our arms around the living Christ and all He brings.
- 6:00 am Sunrise Service
- Easter Breakfast
- 8:00 am Traditional Service
- 9:30 am Contemporary Service
- 9:30 am Traditional Service
- 11:00 am Traditional Service
- Easter plants are yours to take after the last service
What do you mean by Traditional-Blended or Contemporary worship?
We understand that people have different styles for connecting with God in a meaningful and personal way. Pender offers two styles: Traditional-Blended and Contemporary. You will discover the people who attend these worship services are varied in age.
Traditional-Blended is largely traditional in flavor from a wonderful organ and beautiful hymns, choral, orchestra, children’s or bell music and traditional surroundings in our main sanctuary. Mrs. Theresa Carpenter leads the choir, and several servant volunteers are involved. During these services there is a time for the children on the altar steps at the front, and all children are invited to enjoy!
Contemporary worship is led by our praise band in a rock-and-roll style with many contemporary Christian songs that you might hear on the radio. Rev Kev delivers the message, often enhanced with video or drama. Our contemporary worship services are more casual in nature, so wear your jeans or shorts if you want to, Rev Kev does!
Come for this Easter’s Traditional Worship to experience special music (Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus) and a special message brought by Pastor Kenny. Easter – Wrap Your Arms Around Something Good for Easter. John 21:15-19
During Lent we gave up BAD things. Easter brings us to embrace the hope, forgiveness and possibilities God has for us because of a Risen Jesus! Let’s wrap our arms around the living Christ and all He brings.
Come for this Easter’s Contemporary Worship to experience great rock-style music and a special message brought by Pastor Kevin. Our contemporary worship service is called “Common Ground” and is offered at 9:30 every Sunday, including Easter!
All of our worship is Christ-centered, Biblically-minded and relevant to life today. Pender UMC desires that you feel God’s Spirit nurturing you and that in worship you experience the very real presence of Christ with us. May you be blessed by God as you gather with us.
Where do I enter the building?
First, we want you to know that our church has worked hard to create a building with access for all. Whether you find yourself in a wheelchair or carting babies in a buggy, you’ll find automatically opening doors and large entrances.
As you enter the parking lot, you will notice two doors, both under porticos so that you may get out of the rain if it is wet. To enter through the main sanctuary entrance doors, simply look for the semi-circular driveway.
If instead you enter the sliding glass doors entrance, make a left into the hallway to the end where you will notice the welcome area on your left.
What do my children do?
We invite older children (3rd grade and up) to become fully involved in worship. At the back of the sanctuary are “children’s bulletins” and supplies like crayons.
Our younger children have the option of remaining with their family or being cared for by our wonderful nursery and childcare staff. Childcare is available for children ages birth through 2nd grade in the lower level of our building. Ask an Usher to help you find where to take your children!
Where do I park?
We attempt to have plenty of parking on Easter morning for our guests. However, we suggest you plan to arrive early, and if parking is full on our lot, there is parking on the street.
What if I need further information?
Our friendly volunteers and staff will welcome your questions! Please call our church office at 703-278-8023 between 9 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Once at Pender, ask any friendly face for help! We are here to assist you.
Related articles
- Holy Week at Pender (pendernews.org)
- Bring a Friend and Join us this Easter! (pendernews.org)
- Christians begin journey toward Easter (ohio.com)
- A Holy Week Primer: A Christian Perspective (oakvillenews.org)
Easter Week Services at Pender UMC
Easter Sunday Info:
– Please bring cut flowers from home to decorate the Resurrection Cross in the Sanctuary.
– Help decorate our Easter altar in the Sanctuary by purchasing flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Pick up an order form located at our Sign Up Center in the Narthex. (Orders must be in by April 6th and flowers may be taken home after the 11:00 am service.)
– Our Easter Offering will be distributed evenly between the Chris Atwood Foundation and 2 Students from Sudan at Africa University.
– There will be no Youth Group or Confirmation Class. Enjoy this special time with your families.
– Families, please consider bringing your family in one car to church to help with parking.
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