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Operation Christmas Child Filled Boxes Due

Share Christ’s love throughout the world by participating in Operation Christmas Child!

Pack a box: Pack a shoe box or two with your family, bible study or small group. Look for information at the OCC display near the front doors. Filled boxes are due to Pender on Nov. 22st.

Also…

Pray: Pray that God will direct each person packing shoe boxes to put in just the right items for the child who will receive the box. Pray also that the children will receive Christ as their Lord and Savior – the best gift of all.

Provide shipping: Donations for shipping are needed as each box costs $9 to ship. Checks should be made out to Pender UMC, with OCC in the memo. Donations may also be made online at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Receive boxes: Help receive packed shoe boxes from the community between Nov. 15th -22nd. Training will be provided. Positions include greeting visitors and unloading and packing up filled shoe boxes. PPE will be provided. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BA8AC2A1-occdrop

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Posted by MaryO on November 22, 2021 in Get Involved!, Missions, Outreach, Pender UMC

Tags: Operation Christmas Child

Mellow Mushroom Tomorrow

19 Oct

Please join us at Mellow Mushroom this Wednesday, October 20th between 4pm and 9pm.

We are using this fundraiser to support our basement renovation so that the preschool once again has an indoor space to play in inclement weather and the others that use this space including the Boy Scouts can enjoy a nice new clean space as well.

Just mention Pender UMC Basement Renovation fundraiser when you place your order and 20% will be donated to this important cause!

Mark your calendars for other fundraisers: (more info to come)

November 7th at Panda Express and
November 17th at Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom
14335 Newbrook Dr,
Chantilly, VA 20151

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Posted by MaryO on October 19, 2021 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Boy Scout, Local Events, Mellow Mushroom, Pender Hill Preschool, pizza

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Matthew 28:18-20

28 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”” –Matthew 28:18-20

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Posted by MaryO on September 28, 2021 in Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Missions, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: authority, baptize, disciples, earth, Father, Gospel According to Matthew, heaven, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Matthew, Matthew 28:18-20, nation, Son, The Great Commission, Today's Bible Verse

Storytime with Miss Ann and Mr. Jim

29 Mar

Join us for Storytime with Miss Ann and Mr. Jim!

Bring your chairs and/or blankets and enjoy this fun time!

We will keep you safe while enjoying time together. Masks are required. Upon arrival, you will check in, answer some quick health check questions and be given your designated space for your family so that you can be safely social distanced from others.

Reminders and more details will be sent 2 days prior to this event.

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Posted by MaryO on March 29, 2021 in Children's Council, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender Hill School, Pender UMC

Tags: books, children, children's books, Storytime, Storytime with Miss Ann and Mr Jim

Ash Wednesday

17 Feb

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. It derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a sign of mourning and repentance to God.

Our Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7:00 pm with Soup and a Discussion online.

And Chuck Knows Church says…

Ever seen a little smudge mark on someone’s forehead as they walk out of church? That’s a sign of the cross and it means it’s Ash Wednesday during Lent. Chuck tells you about this important worship service: