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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 at Pender UMC ~ December 13, 2015

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Join us this Sunday, December 13th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am worship services. Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will continue our sermon series,“Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected” and will be preaching on“God is Dangerous & Jealous”(Matthew 2:1-3)

God’s mighty power brings danger. God is not tame. As C. S. Lewis writes in his book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, God is not “quite safe. . . but he’s good.” What does this mean? God also doesn’t tolerate competition. God wants the full attention of our hearts and minds. In a season filled with many distractions like shopping and parties, what would it mean to give our good God our full devotion?

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to 253 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:

  • December 13: Pender UMC Calendar Events
  • December 13: This Week at Pender email newsletter
  • December 13: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
    • Bags of Apples, Oranges, Onions & Potatoes
    • 46 oz. bottles of oil, fruit juices, plastic bags and egg cartons are always needed and welcome too!

    Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.

  • December 13: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series.  There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons.  There are currently 253 sermons available.  More information
  • December 13-31: Nominate 2015 Pender Woman of the Year. Nomination forms are located in the United Methodist Women’s mailbox located by the elevators; and completed forms can be handed to Joyce Munt or emailed to her.
  • December 13: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • December 13: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
  • December 13: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
  • December 13: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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 13: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
  • December 13: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
  • December 13: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
  • December 13: Carols, Cookies & Coffee, 4:30
  • December 13: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm.  Register for this choir
  • December 13: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information
 

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Pender Hill School, Preschool & Mother’s Day Out

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Pender Hill School, Preschool & Mother’s Day Out

Registration & Enrollment– 2016-2017 School Year

In-House Registration

Wednesday, January 13, 2016, promptly @ 10am for current Pender Hill Families & Pender UMC Members in Rooms 202-204.

Open House

(no appointment necessary)

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 @ 10:30am – 12pm

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 @ 10:30am – 12pm

Open Registration

Registration is open to the public on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, @ 10am.

Pender Hill School accepts all children without regard to race, color, creed or religion.

Contact Sarah Hocker by email or by calling the Pender Hill School at 703-352-6204

 
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Posted by on December 12, 2015 in Pender Hill School, Pender UMC

 

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Calling all MEN!

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Join us (The Pender Fun and Adventure League or PFAL) on Wednesday, December 30th, for a day on the slopes. We’ll be heading to Whitetail, about 1 1/2 hours from here for a couple of hours of winter fun.

Bring yourself, or bring yourself and 10 friends! The only catch is you have to be a manly man 16+ years of age.

For more info, email Brian Green by clicking on this link.

 
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Posted by on December 11, 2015 in Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender Men, Pender UMC

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ Isaiah 7:14

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Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. ~Isaiah 7:14
 

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ Deuteronomy 18:15

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The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. ~ Deuteronomy 18:15

 

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