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Please join us today Sunday, September 4, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.

At our 8:15 & 11:00 Services, Pastor Kenny will be preaching on “Prayers for Democratics and Republicans” (1 Timothy 2:1-6)

At our 9:30 Service, Pastor Dan will be preaching the final sermon in his sermon Series “Sunday School Revisited” on“Jacob Wrestling.” (Genesis 32:22-32)

New Sermon Series, beginning Sept. 11th:

“Shift Happens”–a series looking at how we are to navigate change as followers of Jesus. In a world that is changing more rapidly every day, especially in Northern Virginia, we think this will be a timely topic.

Check out this summer video greeting from Pastor Dan:

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.

• Traditional Service 8:15 and 11 AM
• common ground 9:30

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
• This Week at Pender email newsletter
• Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
  • Canned Ravioli, Spaghettios,
    Spaghetti with Meatballs, etc.

  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
• Registration is open for Music Groups.  More information
• Registration is open for Pender Men’s Stepping Up Weekend Event.  More information
• Registration is open through September 10 for Pender UMC Golf Outing.  More information
• September 4: NO Children’s Church during the summer
• September 4: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
• September 4: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
• September 4: Summer Sunday School continues. More information
• September 4: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
• September 4: 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.
• September 4: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
• September 4: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
• September 4: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
• September 4: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
• September 4: Learn to Ring, 12-1:00 More information
• September 4: Please join us at 1:00p, at Pender Regift Thrift Store. We will be bringing out all the fall and winter clothing, and packing away the bikinis. We will have some fun while we work, and light refreshments will be provided. Pender Regift Thrift Store provides clothing to those in need in our community, serving ~1.5 clients/families per day. We hope to see you there!
• September 4: Turning Point Youth Group, 7:00-8:30 pm. More information