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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 6, 2015

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Invite your friends and family and join us this Sunday in the Sanctuary and enjoy our Christmas Cantata at all 3 services — 8:15, 9:30 & 11am.

Emmanuel — God With Us!
by Lloyd Larsen
Presented by:
The Pender UMC Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra

Sunday, December 6
All 3 Services

A Lessons & Carols service featuring both traditional and contemporary songs tied together with biblical readings telling the Christmas story.

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 6: Pender UMC Calendar Events
  • December 6: This Week at Pender email newsletter
  • December 6: 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 6: 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 6-31: 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 6: Christmas Cantata, all 3 services.
  • December 6: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • December 6: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
  • December 6: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
  • December 6: 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 6: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
  • December 6: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
  • December 6: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
  • December 6: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
  • December 6: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm.  Register for this choir
  • December 6: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm.  Register for this choir
  • December 6: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm.  Register for this choir
  • December 6: JLU, 5-7 pm
  • December 6: Advent Sing ‘n Celebrate, 5-6 pm
  • December 6: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information
  • December 6: Advent Sing ‘n Celebrate, 5-6 pm
 

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Christmas Cantata Sunday Morning

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Invite your friends and family and join us this Sunday in the Sanctuary and enjoy our Christmas Cantata at all 3 services — 8:15, 9:30 & 11am.

Emmanuel — God With Us!
by Lloyd Larsen
Presented by:
The Pender UMC Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra

Sunday, December 6
All 3 Services

A Lessons & Carols service featuring both traditional and contemporary songs tied together with biblical readings telling the Christmas story.

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ John 10:7, 9-10

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Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. ~John 10:7, 9-10

 

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Help Raise Money for Our Building Renovation!

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This Sunday, December 6th, Katie Taddeo will be selling her handcrafted jewelry between services.

Stop by the area located near the coat racks and get some Christmas shopping done while you are here!

Proceeds from sales will benefit our renovation fund.

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ John 8:12

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[ Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony ] When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ~John 8:12

 

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