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Your Best Super Bowl Party Yet!

On Sunday, February 5, 2017, millions of people will gather in their homes to watch commercials and party. In between the commercials, there is a football game as well.

The UMW has a way to make Super Bowl LI your best party yet, even though the Redskins had to stay at home. We are selling Liliana’s empanadas for you and your football-loving guests to enjoy. These things have way more filling than Tom Brady’s football, and that includes organic beef, organic chicken, or organic vegetables! Stay tuned as we may add other flavors as well.

We will be selling these award-winning, worthy-of-the-Lombardi-trophy gems after each of the services over the next three weeks – in the coat rack area. The prices are $10 for a box of 6 large (5″ empanadas) and $5 for 6 small (3″ empanadas). The proceeds of this sale will go to the UMW’s short-term mission fund, which we use to send Pender women to spread the gospel of Jesus to other countries where football means something entirely different.

Thanks for supporting us!

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Posted by MaryO on January 18, 2017 in Get Involved!, Ministries, Missions, Pender UMC, Pender Women

Tags: commercials, empanadas, Jesus, short term missions, Super Bowl Party, UMW

Help Us Help the Homeless this Winter

16 Jan

2017 Winter Season

“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:17-18

Pender United Methodist Church is once again honored to be hosting a Hypothermia Center in coordination with Fairfax County Fairfax Area Christian Emergency and Transitional Services (FACETS). FACETS is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless in Fairfax County. Last winter there was an average of 30 to 40 guests per host church. FACETS rotates week-to-week between faith community hosting sites. Pender UMC hosting week is March 12-19.

Volunteers and donations needed for the Hypothermia Center to be hosted at Pender during the week of March 12-19th.

We will need volunteers as: greeters, meal preparers/servers/clean-up, overnight security, van drivers, and laundry care. Donations of specific food items, toiletries, gently used winter clothing (adult), monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.

Please sign up at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby or online via the Sign-up Genius by clicking on this link or contact Jim Scheurer at either jimscheureriii@gmail.com or at 540-454-4092.

We would love to have you support our Pender Hypothermia Program

Come experience the joy of serving our homeless neighbors.

How Can I Help?

Pray
- Pray for Ministry & our Volunteers
- Pray for our Guests
- Pray for how you can use your talents to help

Donate
- Hygiene bags (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo)
- Backpacks
- Gloves
- Cold weather hats
- Socks & underwear

Volunteer
- Different shifts available
- Training available March 12 at Pender

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?

When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?
The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me”

~ Matthew 25:35-40

Please consider supporting this effort by volunteering your time.

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Posted by MaryO on January 16, 2017 in Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender Men, Pender UMC

Tags: 1 John 3:17-18, donation, food, guests, homeless, Hypothermia Center, Matthew 25:35-40, meal, security, servants

Today at Pender UMC ~ January 1, 2017

08 Jan

Looking to start 2017 off on the right track with peace, happiness and contentment?

We want our family to enjoy peace, happiness, and contentment, but so often we stumble through our most important relationships. In “Bless This Home,” discover four family-altering qualities: purity, peace, righteousness, and persecution.

Join us for a four-part message series, Bless this Home, today January 8, 2017 at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services

This Sunday’s sermon is entitled “Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness.”

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)

Pender’s Vision Statement:

By following Jesus and reaching out to others, we seek God’s transformation of ourselves and our world.

Listen to 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:

Pender UMC Calendar Events
Get your event on the Pender UMC Calendar
This Week at Pender email newsletter
Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Chunky Soup & Crackers
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. More information
Shop using AmazonSmiles and benefit the Capital Campaign! More information
Quick Link to My Pender Page
Registration is open for Music Groups. More information
January 8: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
January 8: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
January 8: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
January 8: New Directions Sunday School Class. 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.
January 8: The 11:00am Sunday School Class is very excited to announce its new study of C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters.” This is a timeless Christian classic that is as thought provoking today as it was when it was first released, and promises to spur great discussions about our faith, our church, and our nation. Contact Angie Green for more information.
January 8: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
January 8: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
January 8: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
January 8: Sing ‘n Celebrate, Celebrating Testimonies, 5 pm More information
January 8: Turning Point Youth Group, 7:00-8:30 pm. Friends are definitely welcome, so feel free to invite as many as you like! More information

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Posted by MaryO on January 8, 2017 in Bible Study, Children's Council, Get Involved!, Item of the Week, Ministries, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Sing 'n Celebrate, Sunday School, Youth

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Child Protection Policy 2017 – It’s a New Year!

06 Jan

New Volunteers who work with children must:

(1) View the CPP Training Presentation

(2) Complete the Initial Training Form

(3) Read the Policy

(4) Complete the CPP Application and Annual Renewal Form.

Returning Volunteers must:

(1) Read the Policy

(2) Complete the CPP Application and Annual Renewal Form.

The CPP policy, training & all forms can be found on our website by clicking on this link or you can search for CPP in the search box in the upper right corner of the home page. You will be able to view and/or download the policy and print out the applicable forms.

Return completed forms to the box at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby. There is an informational letter as well as all necessary CPP forms located in the lobby.

If you are a cluster lead or heading up a youth program, please use the informational letter as a reference.

After March 1st, if you haven’t completed your forms, you will no longer be able to volunteer with children.If you have any questions contact Heather Amos.

Please know that the safety of our children is the reason the policy exists. Thank you for your time and talents given to the children’s programs of Pender UMC.

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Posted by MaryO on January 6, 2017 in Children's Council, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC

Tags: Child Protection Policy, children

Sing ‘N Celebrate, Celebrating Testimonies

02 Jan

January 8th at 5-6pm in the Felllowship Hall

We hope you will be available to appreciate the salvation testimonies of two members of our laity. Eric Smith reminds us of the value of testimonies in church — “Testimonies make Gospel truth take on flesh and blood. It is one thing to hear a sermon on God’s grace; it is quite another to hear a brother or sister speak personally of his or her experience of God’s grace.”