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.
Recommended Advent Devotional Materials from Pastor Dan:
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!
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of #GivingTuesday?
Since 2012, #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, has become a global movement promoting generosity and charitable giving. It has been using the power of social media and online giving to inspire people to give back. More than 40,000 organizations participate in this annual event and this year Pender will be joining this movement.
On #GivingTuesday, you can give back to Pender by giving a special gift online. There are 3 easy options to do so:
We’re excited to be a part of this amazing movement. Let’s begin this holiday season by focusing on what really matters.
While November marks a celebration of thanksgiving in the U.S., finding time to thank God is part of our daily discipline as United Methodists.
This video meditation features a shortened version of a prayer of thanksgiving.
You are encouraged to share or download this video to use in Sunday School classes, before or during worship, or with your friends and family.
“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:18
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