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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!

Christmas Caroling!

05 Dec

Join us on Wednesday, December 21st, for an evening of caroling through the Greenbriar neighborhood.

Just meet up with us between 5:15 and 5:30pm in the Church lobby ready to sing and have fun and we will leave by 5:40pm. Hope to see you there.

For questions, please contact Jami Flemmons.

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Posted by MaryO on December 5, 2016 in Christmas Music, Get Involved!, Holidays, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Christmas Carols, Greenbriar

Advent Sing ‘n Celebrate Today at 5:00 pm

04 Dec

December 4th @ 5-6pm in the Fellowship Hall

We hope you are planning to join the Sing ‘N Celebrate congregation for our Advent Service. We will focus on God’s great gift to us – His Presence in the Person of Jesus. Chad Karger is quoted as saying – “The REAL joy of Christmas is found in presence. No, no presents. PRESENCE!!!”

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Posted by MaryO on December 4, 2016 in Advent, Get Involved!, Holidays, Ministries, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sing 'n Celebrate

Tags: Advent Sing 'n Celebrate, Sing 'n Celebrate

Today, December 4, 2016 at Pender UMC

04 Dec

“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

December 4, the second Sunday in Advent

Choir Cantata, Invitation to a Miracle: A Cantata for Christmas

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

Movie Clip: Elf

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:

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:
- Apples, Oranges, Onions & Potatoes
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
December 4 Cantata Sunday, all 3 services
December 4: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
December 4: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
December 4: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
December 4: 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.
December 4: 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.
December 4: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
December 4: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
December 4: Building in Faith for the Future (BFF), 12:30 pm Q and A session in the Fellowship Hall
More information
December 4: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
December 4: JLU, 5:00-7:00 pm. More information
December 4: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall
More information
December 4: 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 December 4, 2016 in Advent, Bible Study, Building in Faith for the Future, Children's Council, Christmas Music, Get Involved!, Holidays, Item of the Week, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Outreach, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sing 'n Celebrate, Sunday School, Videos, Youth

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Christmas Cantata

28 Nov

“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

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

Tags: Christmas Cantata, Pender Orchestra, Sanctuary Choir

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