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Christmas Cantata

“Invitation to a Miracle: A Cantata for Christmas” by Joseph Martin
Presented by: The Pender UMC Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra

Sunday, December 4 All 3 Services

Joyful sounds abound in this colorful Christmas gift for choirs. Through poetic narration, scripture passages and creatively arranged carols, the timeless story of the birth of Christ is presented. Gathered around the wonders that accompanied Jesus’ birth, this cantata journeys from the miracle of prophecy to the incarnation and proclamation of this most significant moment.

More info at http://www.penderumc.org/cantata

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Posted by MaryO on November 28, 2016 in Christmas, Christmas Music, Get Involved!, Holidays, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

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Today, November 27, 2016 at Pender UMC

27 Nov

Christmas at the Movies.

In this Advent series we’ll be looking at some memorable Christmas movies to help us prepare for the coming Christ.

November 27, the first Sunday in Advent

Keep watch over your heart, lest it grow two sizes too small.

Movie Clip: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Pender’s Vision Statement:

By following Jesus and reaching out to others, we seek God’s transformation of ourselves and our world.

Listen to past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Sunday Childcare

Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.

NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Calendar of Events

Also today:

Pender UMC Calendar Events
Get your event on the Pender UMC Calendar
This Week at Pender email newsletter
Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned Fruit
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. More information
Shop using AmazonSmiles and benefit the Capital Campaign! More information
Quick Link to My Pender Page
NEW! Opt-in to Text Messaging for important Pender Announcements! Sign up here.
Registration is open for Music Groups. More information
Now through tomorrow November 28: Register for Christmas VBS More information
November 27: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
November 27: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
November 27: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
November 27: New Directions Sunday School Class. We meet in Rooms 218-220 at 9:30 AM. If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson by email or at (703) 815-1744.
November 27: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
November 27: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
November 27: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
November 27: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
November 27: Prison Ministry, 1:00 pm More information.
November 27: Turning Point Youth Group, 7:00-8:30 pm. Friends are definitely welcome, so feel free to invite as many as you like! More information

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Posted by MaryO on November 27, 2016 in Advent, Bible Study, Building in Faith for the Future, Holidays, Item of the Week, Ministries, Music Ministry, Outreach, Pender Men, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Prison Ministry, Sermon, Sermon, Small Groups, Sunday School, The Holy Bible, Turning Point Youth, Videos

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Christmas VBS

26 Nov

Saturday, December 3, 2016, 10:00 – 2:00

Pender is excited to once again host Christmas Vacation Bible School!

We’d love to lighten your load this holiday season and give you the gift of time to prepare for Christmas. Your children will have a wonderful time learning about the true meaning of Christmas while moving through different rotations of Christmas Story, craft, music and recreation. The children will be served lunch, so please note any allergies your child has on the registration form.

Children ages 3 through 6th grade are welcome. Please note that all children attending MUST be potty-trained.

Please note: 2 adults per classroom are needed to help shepherd children at each rotation. Sign up to help by emailing Joni or on the Connection Card on Sunday.

The fee for this event is $10 per child or $20 per family, to cover the cost of food and craft materials. The fee is payable during registration.

Registration closes November 28. Don’t miss out!

Since it is Jesus’s Birthday we ask each participant to consider bringing a NEW toy / book as a gift for the “TOYS FOR TOTS” Campaign. The Marines will distribute all your donations to less fortunate children before Christmas. Please don’t bring any food or toy guns/weapons and also gift needs to be unwrapped.

More information and link to register at http://www.penderumc.org/christmasvbs

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Posted by MaryO on November 26, 2016 in Children's Council, Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Ministries, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

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Help us Decorate our Christmas Altar

26 Nov

Order Poinsettia plants in honor or in memory of a loved one. Cost is $10 per plant. Sign-up slips are at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby and payment must accompany order. Plants are yours to take after the 11pm Christmas Eve Service.

Deadline to order is December 11th.

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Posted by MaryO on November 26, 2016 in Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

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Advent Devotional Materials

25 Nov

Recommended Advent Devotional Materials from Pastor Dan:

Top recommendation is written by JD Walt, “Sower-in-Chief” at Seedbed, which is the publishing arm of Asbury Seminary. You can find more details by clicking on this link.

If you use the Bible app from You version (available on App and Play stores), go to “Plans,” then in the search box, type in “Advent”. Many available plans should come up. One Pastor Dan recommends that he’s used before is “Rediscovering the Christmas Season” from Life.Church.

There is another online devotional called d365, found here. It’s a bit more focused toward youth and young adults, sometimes more obviously so than others. As the season turns to Advent, he expects their devotions will take up the theme as well.

Another resource Pastor Dan turned to many years is a book called, “Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Christmas Sermons.” It begins with some of his Advent thoughts and turns to Christmas. If you search for your favorite theologian, or preacher, they might have a similar volume.

Be sure to invite a friend during this Advent/Christmas season as we celebrate “Christmas at the Movies!” Check out the bulletin, weekly email, and cards in the pew racks in the sanctuary for the many events at Pender in the weeks to come as we celebrate Messiah’s incarnation and second coming!

Grace and peace, from Pastor Dan!