Fall Flea Market/Boutique, September 29 – October 1st
We need you! The Fall Flea Market/Boutique starts setting up on Sunday, September 25th through Wednesday, September 28th, and much help is needed. Join us for a light lunch before we begin to set up on Sunday, September 25th, after the 11am Service.
Enjoy a wonderful time working together and spending time with others in our Church family. Donations to be sold at the Flea Market/Boutique are now being accepted. Start clearing out your closets now! One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!
Light lunch is provided for workers on Monday through Wednesday. Cashiers, baggers & cooks are needed throughout the event. Please sign up at the Sign-Up Center in the Church Lobby.
Also, we are coming up on Historic Centreville Day, on October 15, where we will be purchasing a booth and distributing Free
1)children’s books
2)New Bibles
3)Lemonade
We are still looking for volunteers from the church to staff the booth, and represent both the Pender Regift Thrift Store and the church.
Please join us today Sunday, September 18, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services as we continue our Sermon Series,“Shift Happens”— a series looking at how we are to navigate change as followers of Jesus.
New Sermon Series, began 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.
Both Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will be preaching on“Shift Happens: Dancing Through Change” (Genesis 12:1-5)
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.
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
September 18: 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 18: 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 18: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
September 18: 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
September 18: Turning Pouint Parent Meeting, 7:00 pm.
All parents are invited to attend this informational meeting for parents of current Turning Point Youth Group attendees, as well as those who are new to Pender. Learn more about the program and upcoming events. Meet and spend time with other Pender parents. A sign-up sheet will be available to sign up to bless our teens with meals before youth group each week. More information
Please join us today Sunday, September 11, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
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.
“Shift Happens” is 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.
Both Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will be preaching on“Shift Happens: Letting Go of Fear” (Numbers 13:26-14:9)
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.
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
September 11: 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 11: 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 11: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
September 11: Sing ‘n Celebrate Service and Potluck Supper, 5 pm.
According to an anonymous writer on the internet – “In times of turmoil and tragedy, First Responders are the people who run toward the crisis. They never ask for our gratitude, but they certainly deserve it.” We can express our appreciation for these heroes by attending this SNC where Capt. Jim Wasem of the Arlington Police Dept. will share.
We hope you can join in the fellowship over the good food of the potluck which will follow. Just bring a side dish or a dessert to share please. We are joining with the youth group, and Tim will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.
September 11: Turning Point Youth Group Kick-Off Event, 7:00-8:30 pm.
All teens are invited to join us at 6:30 pm for a cookout and potluck dinner, followed by activities and fun games in the lower parking lot of the Church -“Egg Roulette” challenge, races, the Duck Tape Game, possibly a surprise competition between our pastors, and more! Friends are definitely welcome, so feel free to invite as many as you like! More information
Our Pender United Methodist Men & United Methodist Women groups are sponsoring a Golf Outing on September 20th at 12pm at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton, Va.
Invite your friends and business associates!
Registration forms can be picked up in the Church Office or at the Sign-Up Table in the Church Lobby on Sundays after the 8:15 Service until noon or register online by clicking on this link.
Registration forms and payments need to be turned into the Church Office by September 10.
Anyone interested in assisting with this Golf Outing (for men and women and fundraiser for the Building Fund), please contact Jeff Raich, Brian Green, or Greg Welty.
We would love assistance in rounding up corporate or business donations, accounting, advertising, or dinner planning.
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.
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
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: 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
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