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Today at Pender UMC ~ November 12, 2017

Please join us today at our 8:15, 9:30 or 11:00 am worship services. We will bring to a conclusion the three week series on the Three Simple Rules of our founder John Wesley. These are rules which call forth the best in each of us, and challenge us to be Jesus’ disciples every day. The key to our success is in the third rule: Stay in Love with God. (Mark 12:28-34)

We also will begin to receive our Pledge Cards for your financial stewardship commitments.

Also today:

The United Methodist Women will host a Fair Trade Market after the 11am service (during the Chicken-Chili lunch) in the fellowship room and fellowship hall. The vendors will sell fair trade goods, including: food, clothing, accessories, household goods, decorations, etc. Please come peruse the merchandise and know that anything you purchase has helped to better the life of someone in a less fortunate situation than ours.

Fair trade means workers in developing countries are paid a living wage. Some of the proceeds will go to the Pender UMW for our mission work and UMCOR. Thanks for your support and happy shopping!

JLU (Jesus Loves You)

Youth Group for 4th-6th Graders

JLU (Jesus Loves You) Pender’s Junior Youth Group for grades 4 – 6 meets this Sunday, November 12th, from 5 – 7pm in the Cornerstone Room (Room 215). We will continue our study of places in the Bible.

Click here to contact Theresa O’Brien for more info

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Posted by MaryO on November 12, 2017 in Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC, Pender Women, Sermon

Tags: accessories, Book Lovers Group, chicken chili, clothing, decorations, Fair Trade Market, food, household goods, Jesus Loves You, JLU, John Wesley, Mark 12:28-34, Stay in Love with God, stewardship, Sunday School, Three Simple Rules

Today at Pender UMC ~ October 15, 2017

15 Oct

Please join us today at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11am Worship Services.

Pastor Dan will be preaching his final sermon in his series based on our church-wide study, “Solve: Finding God’s Solutions in a World of Problems” entitled ” The Beauty of Name-Dropping” (Nehemiah 3:1-5).

Last week’s sermon:

Flea Market and Boutique Set Up Begins today.

Enjoy a BBQ luncheon (provided by the UMW) immediately following the 11am service and then help us get a start on all of the set up and unpacking of boxes!

Our Pender men will return from their retreat later in the day, so we really need as many hands on deck as possible to make this happen! Please remember, these are the biggest fundraisers for the UMW and UMM and allow us to raise all of our budget for missions throughout the year!

Of course we will continue to need help throughout the week with getting everything in its place, so consider helping then as well or you can be a cashier during the event.

We would also love to have extra bakers for our women’s bake sale. Donations for the flea market will be accepted beginning this Sunday through Wednesday.

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact our leaders below:

Click here to contact Caroline Anderson

Click here to contact Kelley Raich

Click here to contact Martin Patch

WFCM’s Current Request for Donations:

Fresh Oranges, Apples, Potatoes & Onions

All donations may be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area. Financial contributions are also accepted (cash, check or through our website). Please mark your tax deductible donation “WFCM Food Pantry.” This will be recorded on your giving statement.

Please note: We do not accept any items that have been opened.

Click here for more info about WFCM

Save the Date

Oct. 15-18 – Flea Market/Boutique Setup

Oct.19-21 – Flea Market/Women’s Boutique

Oct. 27 – Women’s Movie Night

Oct. 28 – Dinner & Movie in the Pumpkin Patch

Oct. 29 – Farewell Celebration for Pastor Kenny & Mary Dale

Nov. 5 – Deadline for Donations for Operation Christmas Child

Nov. 11 – Rise Against Hunger

Nov. 12 – Chicken Chili Lunch sponsored by Ruth Circle

Nov. 13-20 – Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Collection

Nov. 17 – Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Pizza Dinner

Nov. 19 – Thanksgiving Basket Assembly

Nov. 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Distribution

Nov. 20 – Charge Conference

Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Eve Service at Pender

Dec. 3 – Christmas Cantata

Dec. 8 – Gingerbread House Decorating – Session 1

Dec. 9 – Gingerbread House Decorating – Session 2

Dec. 10 – Carols, Cookies & Coffee

Dec. 13 – Christmas Comfort Worship Service

Dec. 16 – UMW Christmas Breakfast

Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Services: 10am (followed by potluck lunch), 5:30, 7:30,11:00pm

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Posted by MaryO on October 15, 2017 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Item of the Week, Pender Men, Pender UMC, Pender Women, Sermon, Sermon, Sunday School, Videos, Youth

Tags: Boutique, Dan Elmore, Flea Market, Nehemiah 3:1-5, Pastor Dan, Rev. Dan Elmore, Save the Date, Solve: Finding God's Solutions in a World of Problems, video

Pender L.O.S.T (Local Outreach Support Team)

07 Oct

Let’s put our Church-wide Bible study into action!

Join us and help Puerto Rico recover! If you were moved by the devastation and impact of recent storms and by the needs of the people in Puerto Rico, then we can turn “your inward movement into an outward action”! A member of Pender whose family lives in Puerto Rico has provided us with a list of current needs for the people of Puerto Rico. (These items can be gently used as long as they are in good shape.)

The deadline for donations is Sunday, October 8.

clothes, shoes, socks
towels
soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste
feminine products, deodorants
bed sheets, pillows, sleeping bags
table games, crayons, coloring books
reading books
trash bags
dish washing soap, cleaning supplies
walkie talkies
dog food, pet supplies, dog crates
tarps, tents
hammers and nails
first aid kits
flashlights and batteries AAA, AA, C, D, 9V

These donations can be dropped off between 10am-4pm through October 8th at:

Dynamic Animations Systems Inc.

14320 Suite A Sully Field Circle

Chantilly VA

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Posted by MaryO on October 7, 2017 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Bible Study, Local Outreach Support Team, Pender L.O.S.T., Puerto Rico

Today is World Communion Sunday ~ October 1, 2017

01 Oct

World Communion Sunday offers us an opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith.

The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church.

On that day, we remember that we are part of the whole body of believers.

Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations. World Communion Sunday can be both a profound worship experience and a time for learning more about our wider community of faith.

Come, celebrate at Pender today at 8:15, 9:30 or 11:00 AM

Pastor Dan will be preaching at all 3 services and will continue his sermon series based on our church-wide study, “Solve: Finding God’s Solutions in a World of Problems.” This week’s sermon is entitled “Food Network Solutions (Nehemiah 5:1-19).

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also today:

Celebrating Children

October 1, 5-6pm in the Fellowship Hall

Please try to attend this service — as a time for supporting the efforts of our children, and as a time for showing appreciation for our praise band’s service at Pender. We believe you will experience the goodness of our “Good Good Father” and His love for His children of ALL ages!!

WFCM’s Current Request for Donations:

Canned Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato Paste & Tomato Sauce

Please note: We do not accept any items that have been opened.

Click here for more info about WFCM

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Posted by MaryO on October 1, 2017 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

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Sing ‘n Celebrate ~ Celebration of Children

26 Sep

Sing ‘n Celebrate Celebration of Children at October 1 at 5:00

Save this date for your family’s opportunity to hear Pender kids sharing about the beautiful story of “Good Good Father” — which will leave your children with a greater understanding of who God is and of who they are because they are loved by Him.

We read in Matthew 7:12 – “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you”, which is commonly known as the Golden Rule.

This statement, as Jesus formulated it, is the foundation of active goodness and mercy — the kind of love God shows to us every day.

We have a special opportunity next Sunday to be witness to our children and grandchildren demonstrating in words and acting this type of love.