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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!

Interested in Working with Youth?

21 Aug

Pender’s teens need you! We are looking for two adults to assist in a new 11:00 am Sunday school class for 7th through 12th graders. The class will be led by teens, for teens, but Pender needs two adults to be present to assist the teen leaders.

Would you be willing to make a difference and be a positive influence for Pender’s youth? If so, please contact the Church Office directly, or Angie Green by clicking here.

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Posted by MaryO on August 21, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Sunday School, Teen Class, Teens

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Psalm 16:8

21 Aug

Today’s Bible Verse

“I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” –Psalm 16:8

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Posted by MaryO on August 21, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Psalm 16:8, Psalms, Today's Bible Verse, video

Sunday, August 23, at Pender UMC

20 Aug

Please join us for a wonderful time of worship this Sunday, August 23rd, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 worship services.

Pastor Dan will be preaching at all 3 services for the next 2 weeks on the Sermon Series: In His House.

This Sunday’s sermon is entitled “Embrace Your Place” (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)

When we find the place we’re meant to be, we can discover more about ourselves than we thought possible. In this two-part series, we’ll learn that the search for purpose can lead you to some unexpected places. In week one, learn to embrace the moment in time God has placed you in: you’re there for a reason. And in week two, we’ll explore how God uses highly unlikely people in highly unlikely ways to bring about highly unlikely results, when we’re just obedient.

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to 232 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Calendar of Events

Also on Sunday:

Be a part of our Jail Ministry!

Join us this Sunday, August 23rd, as we worship with the young men and women at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center. Your participation matters to the residents, as the staff repeatedly tells us how we make a difference in the young men and women’s lives and the lives of the staff! We meet at 1:00 pm at the Juvenile Detention Center. Hope to see you there! For more info, contact Sean Niehoff.

Item of the Week for

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:

Juice Boxes

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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Posted by MaryO on August 20, 2015 in Get Involved!, Missions, Pender UMC, Sermon

Tags: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, boxed juice, calendar, Dan Elmore, Directions, Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center, In His House, JDC, Juvenile Detention Center, Pastor Dan, Pender Podcast, Pender UMC, Pender's Prison Ministry, sermon series, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM, WFCM Food Pantry

Today’s Bible Verse ~ 1 John 5:12

20 Aug

Today’s Bible Verse

“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” –1 John 5:12

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Posted by MaryO on August 20, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: 1 John, 1 John 5:12, God, John, life, Son, Today's Bible Verse, video

Coming September 13!

19 Aug

New Church-Wide Study and Sermon Series Beginning September 13th:

This program guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic, engaged followers of Jesus Christ.The study combines a Wesleyan understanding of our growth in God’s love and grace with the time-tested practices of spiritual discipline expressed in the membership vows to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

Participants will develop spiritual practices, discover their unique gifts, and become engaged in ministry that brings transformation in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world.

If you are not a part of a small group and would like to be, please add your name and email on the Connection Card in the bulletin.