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Baby Blessings Outreach

16 May

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Baby Blessings Outreach is a new Pender ministry that helps supply lower income “new moms” in Fairfax County with items that help them care for their new baby. Please consider supporting this ministry by donation of items, or by a monetary donation.

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples” (John 13:15 NLT) 

Donations Needed:

  • Diapers (Newborn or one size up),
  • Diaper wipes (unscented),
  • Heavy baby blankets & receiving blankets,
  • Diaper rash cream,
  • Smaller bottles of baby wash and baby shampoo,
  • Infant clothing (newborn to 3 months). All larger sizes are accepted also, for older siblings.

All donations may be dropped off in the box located near the elevator.

All monetary donations can be made by check to Pender UMC (please mark “Baby Blessings” in notation).

 
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Posted by on May 16, 2016 in Baby Blessings, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC

 

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Today at Pender UMC ~ Pentecost

15 May

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Wear RED this Sunday, May 15th! It’s Pentecost Sunday, one of the principal days of the Christian year, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter. The Greek word pentecoste means “fiftieth day.”

Pentecost is the day on which the Christian church commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and others assembled in Jerusalem.

It marks the beginning of the Christian church and the proclamation of its message throughout the world and is often referred to as the birthday of the church.

Pastor Kenny will be preaching on “Fire!” (Acts 2:1-4) at the 8:15 & 11am Services and Pastor Dan will be preaching on “The Spirit Awakens!” (Acts 2:1-13)

Listen to 284 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:

  • May 15: Pentecost
  • May 15: Pender UMC Calendar Events
  • May 15: This Week at Pender email newsletter
  • May 15: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
    • Egg Noodles and Hamburger Helper
    • 46 oz. bottles of oil, fruit juices, plastic bags and egg cartons are always needed and welcome too!

    Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.

  • May 15: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series.  There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons.  There are currently 284 sermons available.  More information
  • May 15: The Waitlist is open for Vacation Bible School (VBS).  More information
  • May 15: Registration is open for Music Camp.  More information
  • May 15: Registration is open for Philippi.  More information
  • May 15: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • May 15: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
  • May 15: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
  • May 15: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
  • May 15: 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.
  • May 15: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
  • May 15: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
    Youth Confirmation Sunday
    This Sunday is a special day in the life of our youth where our confirmation students will publicly accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior at the altar during our 11am service and become official members of Pender. All family members and members of our Church family are invited to come and celebrate this important spiritual milestone in their lives!
  • May 15: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
  • May 15: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
  • May 15: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm.  Register for this choir
  • May 15: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm.  Register for this choir
  • May 15: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm.  Register for this choir
  • May 15: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information
 
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Posted by on May 15, 2016 in Bible Study, Children's Council, Get Involved!, Holidays, Item of the Week, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Pentecost, Posts of Interest, Sunday School, Youth

 

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What’s Happening with Pender Youth?

14 May

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Every Sunday Night!

All youth in grades 7th-12th are invited to bring your friends and join our Turning Point Youth Group every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come hungry and share a fabulous dinner provided by our amazing youth parents at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall.

Enjoy the rest of the evening with your Pender friends in the youth room for music, activities, laughter & a time of sharing together about how God is working in your lives. If you have any questions or would like more information about Pender’s Turning Point Youth Group, Tim Lyberger, our Youth Director, would love to talk to you! Please contact him at the Church Office or by clicking on this link.

Theme for the month of May: What Offends You?

 

Every Tuesday Night!

All 7th-12th graders who are looking to grow deeper in their walk with Christ are invited to join us every Tuesday night in the Youth Room for our Youth Bible Study led by Carrie Cahoon & Beth Petty. Current study: God’s Not Dead! For more information, contact either Carrie or Beth.

— Youth Confirmation Sunday, May 15th
This Sunday is a special day in the life of our youth where our confirmation students will publicly accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior at the altar during our 11am service and become official members of Pender. All family members and members of our Church family are invited to come and celebrate this important spiritual milestone in their lives!
— Senior Sunday, June 12th
Help us honor our graduates during our 11am service on June 12th (both college & high school). Our high school graduates are invited to attend a special dinner and program hosted in their honor in the Fellowship Hall the same evening at 6:30pm. Invite your families!
— Philippi, WV, Youth Mission Trip, July 22 – 30th
Each year, our youth and adults are invited to participate in our annual mission trip to Philippi, West Virginia. Our youth & adults have been transforming homes & lives in Philippi for many years. Our youth & adults come back transformed themselves through serving God’s people. For more information about this trip and to register, click on this link to our website, or contact our Youth Director, Tim Lyberger.
 
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Posted by on May 14, 2016 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Ministries, Missions, Pender UMC, Youth

 

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Support our Poland Mission Team!

13 May

— Bingo Night Fundraiser

Join us on Saturday, May 14th from 6-9pm at Pender for a night of great fun, prizes & fellowship. We will have pizza, hot dogs, sodas, chips & an assortment of desserts for purchase, so come hungry!

— Let’s Eat Out Together!

Join the Poland Short-Term Mission Team for a fundraiser at the Chick-Fil-A at Fair Oaks Mall on Thursday, May 19th from 5-8pm. Tell them you are there for the Poland Short-term Mission Team and they will donate 15% of your check! Come hungry and bring a friend!


–Craft Donations Needed

– small coins, pennies, nickels & dimes
– all sizes of flat silver hardware store washers
– duck tape — all colors & patterns

– nail polish — new & used, all colors & clear
– yarn — all types & colors, “fun fur” preferred

All donations may be placed in the collection box located in the church lobby.

 
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Posted by on May 13, 2016 in Get Involved!, Missions, Pender UMC

 

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Chili Cook Off and Performance by the Common Ground Praise Band

06 May

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Building in Faith for the Future Chili Cook Off and Performance by the Common Ground Praise Band

This Saturday, May 7; 5:00 p.m.

The chili cook-off is this Saturday! Learn more about the progress the Building Committee is making on the renovation plans and celebrate our building campaign. 

This is a family-friendly event, with tailgate games, playground time, chili and fixings, music, and viewing of the Kentucky Derby. A panel of judges will choose the top three chilies, plus there will be a People’s Choice Award.

Food will be in Fellowship Hall; remember to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the music outside (weather permitting).

If you are entering a chili, please have it there as close to 5 p.m. as possible, and bring it in a crock pot to keep it warm.

Sign up by emailing buildinginfaith@penderumc.org to attend and enter your chili.

 
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Posted by on May 6, 2016 in Building in Faith for the Future, Get Involved!, Ministries, Music, Pender UMC

 

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