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!
Imagine sixty kids singing and playing music to the Lord. What a glorious sound it would be, right? This is the ministry of Music Camp… to give children a chance to see how fun using music to praise the Lord can be! Like Vacation Bible School, which is held the same week in the mornings, this venue encourages the participation of children in a week-long camp format.
Music Ministry staff and volunteers work together each year to organize and orchestrate a summer music camp. It’s an opportunity for students and parents alike to experience the joy of praising God through music. Musical experience is not necessary to participate!
At Pender’s Music Camp, rising second through sixth graders sing in choir, play Orff instruments, ring handbells, experiment with rhythm in a percussion class, learn to read music, and make crafts. Older youth are always welcome to help out as teaching assistants.
Friday afternoon traditionally concludes with a musical performance, complete with costumes and choreography, which our campers perform for friends and family!
Please Read:
- Online registration is open
- Please fill out a separate form for each child.
- There is a total limit of 60 children.
- Be sure to register your child, not yourself. Click “Register Additional Individuals/Family”
- The charge will be $30 per child and $60 max per family. NOTE: Be sure to check the box that asks if you are registering 3 or more siblings to get a refund (Are you registering 3 or more siblings (brothers or sisters))
- The Closing Program will be at 4:00PM. This is a change from previous years.
Payment Options:
- Fees must be paid online during registration by check or debit/credit card
Register here: http://www.penderumc.org/musiccamp
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Prepare to embark on an adventure like no other, scouring the mysterious fathoms of the deep sea. Thrilling discoveries await just beyond the portholes of your submarine. Things look very different once you get below the surface – and that’s true for life above the surface, too.
As kids submerge themselves in God’s Word, they will discover that Jesus saw people differently. He didn’t just see what’s on the outside; He saw who people were down deep.
As kids learn to see themselves and others as Jesus sees them, they can realize that everyone needs a Savior – even those who look like they have it all together. A relationship with Jesus Christ changes everything! All you have to do is dive in!
Kids will rotate through music, recreation, snack, crafts and storytelling!
- Registration is open online now!
- Please fill out a separate form for each child.
- There is a total limit of 250 children.
- The charge will be $30 per child and $60 max per family.
NOTE: Be sure to check the box that asks if you are registering 3 or more siblings to get a refund (Are you registering 3 or more siblings (brothers or sisters)?)
Basics:
- July 11-15, 9:00 to 12:00 each day at Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
- Music Camp will be from 12:30-3:30 the same dates. Registration information coming soon.
- Kids age 3 through 6th grade are welcome – note all children must be potty trained, teachers will NOT change diapers
.Please contact Jami Flemmons or Ann Hines if you have questions or want to volunteer.
Register at http://www.penderumc.org/vbs
Tags: Bible, children, Craft, Jesus, music, recreation, snack, storytelling, Vacation Bible School, VBS, volunteer
Please plan to join us this Sunday at our Sing ‘n Celebrate Service in the Fellowship Hall as we feature Mary Magdalene — one of the holy women who stood as near as they could to comfort Jesus by their presence in the closing agonies of His crucifixion.
Immediately following Emily Tucker’s portrayal of Mary, Javaid Haroon will share about what we have witnessed.
We hope to see you there!
Tags: Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Sing 'n Celebrate
This coming Sunday, April 1st, Glen Osborn from China Outreach Ministries will be our special pre-Pender Missions Celebration speaker and will be preaching at all 3 services on “We Work Out, God Works In” (Philippians 2:12-13)
Rev. Glen Osborn has served as President of China Outreach Ministries since 2000. Previously, he served as a youth pastor in Erie, Pennsylvania, a music minister in Cleveland, Tennessee, and a lead pastor in Canton, Ohio. Glen earned a BA in Music Education from Glassboro State College and an MA in Christian studies from Wheaton College in 2015. Glen received his doctor of ministry degree from Columbia International University.
Please join us on Sunday and give Glen a warm Pender welcome!
Listen to 276 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
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We need you! The Spring Flea Market/Boutique is right around the corner! Set up starts on Sunday, April 17 through Wednesday, April 20th and lots of help is needed. Join us for a light lunch before we begin to set up on Sunday, April 17th, after the 11am service.
Enjoy a wonderful time working together and spending time with others in our Church family. Donations to be sold at the Flea Market/Boutique are now being accepted. Start your spring cleaning now! One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!
Light lunch provided for workers on Monday through Wednesday. Cashiers, baggers & cooks are needed throughout the event — sign up at the Sign-Up Center in the Narthex.
Tags: baggers, Boutique, cashier, cooks, Flea Market, lunch, setup
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