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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!

Today, November 6, 2016 at Pender UMC

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Please join us this Sunday, November 6, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.

Pastor Dan will be preaching at all three services on“The Perfect Candidate” (1 John 4:16b-19).

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.We love because he first loved us.”

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:
    • Fresh Produce:
      Potatoes, Onions, Apples, Oranges, etc.

    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
  • Now through November 16: Disciple Fast Track 12 Weeks Old Testament More information
  • Now through November 28: Register for Christmas VBS More information
  • November 6: Be sure you changed your clocks!,  2:00 am. Daylight Saving Time 2016 ends for the year.
  • November 6: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • November 6: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
  • November 6: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
  • November 6: 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 6: 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 6: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
  • November 6: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
  • November 6: Ruth Circle Chicken Chili Lunch
  • November 6: Pender ReGift Christmas Decorating Party after Chicken Chili
  • November 6: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
  • November 6: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 5 pm Honoring Our Military/Veterans in the Fellowship HallMore information
  • November 6: 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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Don’t Forget to Change Your Clock Tonight!

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Daylight Saving Time 2016 ends for the year so the clock change for the fall takes place tomorrow morning at 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time 2016 seems overdue, but it is the same time each year.

The clock changes on Sunday, November, 6. Daylight Saving Time starts on the second Sunday in March each year.

And, time to sing again…

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Posted by on November 5, 2016 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Videos

 

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Tomorrow – Fair Trade Prayer Breakfast and Market!

 

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If you like to eat, pray, fellowship and SHOP, please join the United Methodist Women on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9-11am for a prayer breakfast.

Our topic will be “Fair Trade: What is it, and why should we care about it?” Immediately following the breakfast, we will be hosting a Fair Trade Market, where we will have fair trade merchandise available for purchase.

There is no cost for the breakfastJoin us to learn about and support this worthy cause.

Service opportunity! We need volunteers to assist with the Fair Trade Market after the prayer breakfast on November 5!

Please look for sign up sheets in the Church Lobby, or contact Angie Green or Caroline Anderson for more information.

 
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Posted by on November 4, 2016 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Pender Women

 

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Thanksgiving Baskets for the Needy

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After the 11am service on Nov. 13th, help is needed with bagging of items, baking cookies, assembling baskets and sorting clothing in the Fellowship Hall.

Monetary donations appreciated (a donation of $45 = cost of one basket).

Help us distribute Thanksgiving baskets & clothing to the needy in our area at 2:00 pm outside on our church grounds on Nov. 20th.

Contact Liliana Rivera for more information and to volunteer to help.

 

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Today, October 30, 2016 at Pender UMC

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Please join us this Sunday, October 30th, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.

Pastor Dan will be preaching at all three services on “Sharing Faith Without Fear” (2 Timothy 1:6-10)

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:
    • Breakfast items:
      pancake mix, syrup, cereal, nutrition bars, etc.

    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
  • Now through November 16: Disciple Fast Track 12 Weeks Old Testament More information
  • October 30: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • October 30: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
  • October 30: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
  • October 30: 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.
  • October 30: 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.
  • October 30: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
  • October 30: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
  • October 30: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
  • October 30: 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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