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About MaryO

Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) patient, founder, owner and webmaster of Cushing's Help and Support, web designer, piano teacher and mom. I am a Cushing's patient who has dealt with Cushing's symptoms since 1983 (or earlier) and the aftereffects of pituitary surgery since 1987. Because I had very little support for my symptoms, diagnosis and surgery, I decided to try to make things a little better for other patients and started a support site called Cushing's Help and Support in 2000. The site has grown to astronomical numbers. This disease isn't as rare as doctors have told us! In 2006, I was also diagnosed with kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). My left kidney and adrenal gland were removed. Having an adrenal gland removed complicates my post-Cushing's symptoms. I am not planning to have any more rare and unusual diseases. My entire bio to date can be found here: http://www.cushings-help.com/maryos_story.htm But, enough of that - it's not always about Cushing's, or even Cancer. This one is about Life!

Titus 2:11-12 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

03 Jan

Today’s Bible Verse

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,” –Titus 2:11-12

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Posted by MaryO on January 3, 2017 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: God, grace, Passion, salvation, Titus, Titus 2:11-12, Today's Bible Verse, video

Sing ‘N Celebrate, Celebrating Testimonies

02 Jan

January 8th at 5-6pm in the Felllowship Hall

We hope you will be available to appreciate the salvation testimonies of two members of our laity. Eric Smith reminds us of the value of testimonies in church — “Testimonies make Gospel truth take on flesh and blood. It is one thing to hear a sermon on God’s grace; it is quite another to hear a brother or sister speak personally of his or her experience of God’s grace.”

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Posted by MaryO on January 2, 2017 in Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC, Sing 'n Celebrate

Tags: Sing 'n Celebrate, testimony

Psalm 90:12 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

02 Jan

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

~Psalm 90:12, NIV

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Posted by MaryO on January 2, 2017 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: NIV, Psalm 90:12, Today's Bible Verse

2 Corinthians 5:17 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

01 Jan

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

~ 2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV

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Posted by MaryO on January 1, 2017 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: 2 Corinthians 5:17, New International Version, NIV, Today's Bible Verse

Today at Pender UMC ~ January 1, 2017

01 Jan

Please join us this Sunday, January 1, 2017, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services
Title: Starting Off Right
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
We’ll be using Wesley’s Covenant Prayer.

I am no longer my own, but yours.
Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will;
put me to doing, put me to suffering;
let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you,
exalted for you, or brought low for you;
let me be full,
let me be empty,
let me have all things,
let me have nothing:
I freely and wholeheartedly yield all things
to your pleasure and disposal.
And now, glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
you are mine and I am yours. So be it.
And the covenant now made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven.
Amen.

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
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This Week at Pender email newsletter
Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- None: WFCM will be closed from 12/22-12/31.
  No donations will be accepted during that time period.
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
Registration is open for Music Groups. More information
January 1: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
January 1: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
January 1: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
January 1: 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.
January 1: The 11:00am Sunday School Class is very excited to announce its new study of C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters.” This is a timeless Christian classic that is as thought provoking today as it was when it was first released, and promises to spur great discussions about our faith, our church, and our nation. Contact Angie Green for more information.
January 1: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
January 1: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
January 1: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon