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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’s Bible Verse ~ Proverbs 27:1

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Today’s Bible Verse
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” –Proverbs 27:1

 

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Today at Pender UMC ~ October 4, 2015

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Please join us for a wonderful time of worship this Sunday, October 4th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 worship services.

Pastor Kenny will be preaching at all three services this Sunday and will continue our sermon series based on our church-wide study, “A Disciple’s Path” and will be preaching on Money Matters (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

How do you feel about money? John Wesley was convinced that there is a direct connection between our discipleship and the use of our financial resources. He called money “an excellent gift of God” and was clear that the “love of money,” not money itself, is the “root of all evil.” Whether we have much or very little of it, how do we use this gift of God as followers of Jesus? That’s what we’ll be talking about this week.

PLEASE NOTE: Our 9:30 Common Ground Service will be held in the Sanctuary this Sunday, October 4th.

For a list of small groups currently participating in our church-wide study, click here.

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to 243 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:

  • The Items of the Week for the WFCM are Anything and EVERYTHING
  • Please pick up a baby bottle for the Sanctity of Life Baby Bottle Campaign in the Narthex on Sunday and fill with your spare change
  • Sunday School, 9:30
  • New Sunday School class at 10:45 until noon for 4th through 6th graders in room 124. Contact Caroline Anderson if you have any questions.
  • Teen Sunday School Class has started! Please join us!  We will meet in Room 222 from 11:00am to noon. Please contact Kerrie Barone by clicking on this link if interested
  • Youth choir and Handbells
  • Turning Point Youth
 

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Item of the Week

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Item of the Week for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:

Anything & EVERYTHING!

Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area at the Church.

DON’T HAVE TIME TO SHOP for “Items of the Week”?

You can make a financial contribution – by cash, check or online using direct ACH or a credit card -to the WFCM food pantry. IMPORTANT – Mark your donation to “WFCM Food Pantry” -if giving online, choose the Miscellaneous fund and write “WFCM Food Pantry” in the optional description box that pops up.

That way we’ll be sure your donation is handled the way you want. This will be recorded as your giving and is tax deductible.

 
 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ 1 Peter 1:3

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Today’s Bible Verse

“[Praise to God for a Living Hope] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” –1 Peter 1:3

 

 

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Pender People Praying

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What can you be praying for Pender this week?

Please pray for potential storm and flooding victims.

Start your day with God at 5:30 am on Wednesdays for a time of prayer at Pender in the Sanctuary.

 
 

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