Please join us this Sunday, October 23, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
Pastor Kenny will be preaching at all three services on“Prospectus of Faith–Invest in the Kingdom” (Matthew 25:14-30)
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (Matthew 25:23)
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:
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Please join us this Sunday, October 16th, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will continue our Sermon Series entitled “Prospectus of Faith” and will be preaching on“Invest in Relationships.” (Colossians 3:12-17)
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:
Tags: AmazonSmile, childcare, choir, Christian Church, Christianity, Colossians 3:12-17, common ground, disciples, Jesus, message, message series, New Directions Class, Nursery, Pastor Dan, Pender Podcast, Pender UMC, Pender Vision Statement, Prospectus of Faith, register, Rev. Dan Elmore, sermon, sermon series, Sunday School, Sunday School Revisited, traditional service, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM, worship
Please join us this Sunday, October 9th, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will begin a new Sermon Series entitled “Prospectus of Faith” and will be preaching on “Invest in Life” (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
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:
Tags: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, AmazonSmile, childcare, choir, Christian Church, Christianity, common ground, disciples, Jesus, Jesus Loves You, JLU, message, message series, New Directions Class, Nursery, Pastor Dan, Pender Men's Stepping Up Weekend Event, Pender Podcast, Pender UMC, Pender Vision Statement, Prospectus of Faith, register, Rev. Dan Elmore, sermon, sermon series, Sunday School, Sunday School Revisited, traditional service, video, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM, worship
Week 1
9/11/16
Let’s face it: everybody experiences shift from time to time. Jobs change, health declines, relationships turn and our emotional equilibrium is thrown off course. Yet, often in these moments God is preparing us for what’s next. How can we embrace God’s best next without successfully navigating change along the way?
Read: Exodus 16:1-3
God’s people started grumbling as soon as they stepped into the wilderness. Do you ever grumble? What causes your grumbling?
Read: Exodus 3:1-14
Moses had a holy encounter with God and in his fear gave God excuses. What is God asking you to do? What are your excuses?
Read: Psalm 23
Shift happens in our lives, and sometimes we are not prepared for it. What does God promise in this Psalm? What shift is happening in your life where you need to grab hold of this promise?
Read: I Chronicles 28:11-21
David gave his son Solomon a job: build the temple. What instructions did he give his son? What words of encouragement? What sources of motivation are you listening to that are helping you overcome hesitation and fear: people, podcasts, sermons, reading scripture, etc.? What are you hearing from God?
Read: John 14:23-31
Jesus gathered his disciples to speak into their lives prior to his death. What does Jesus promise in the middle of fear and anxiety? How are you allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and direct you in the middle of change?
Read: Exodus 16:11-20
God provided daily bread for his people in the wilderness. How were the people to use God’s provision? Did they listen? God’s people struggled with trust—do you struggle to trust God for daily provision? Explain.
Read: 1 John 4:16-21
God’s perfect love casts out all fear. What keeps you afraid? How can God’s love rid your life of that fear?
Tags: 1 John 4:16-21, Discussion Guides, Exodus 16:1-3, Exodus 16:11-20, Exodus 3:1-14, I Chronicles 28:11-21, John 14:23-31, Psalm 23, Shift Happens, Small Group
Sundays
Crazy Love by Francis Chan, beginning Sept. 11th at 11am
The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him.
If you have made a commitment to follow Christ, then read Crazy Love to be reminded and challenged in your walk. Sharing from his own life struggles and sacrifices, author Francis Chan issues a call for selfless, Christ-like living. Let the love you have received from God impact your life like never before.
If interested, please contact Colin Tucker.
Colossians and Philemon, beginning Sept. 11th at 9:30 am in Rooms 218-220
The New Directions Sunday School Class will be using one of the Life Change Bible Studies. We are always interested in welcoming new members!
Tuesdays
New Ladies Tuesday Bible Study, beginning at 9:30 am on Sept. 13 in Room 218
Wednesdays
Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study, beginning Sept. 14th at 7:30-9:30pm
Pender women are invited to join the Wednesday Women’s study group as we begin a 10-week study on the Book of Ephesians, Discovering Your Identity and Purpose in Christ, written by Sue Edwards.
We meet from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Pender Library. Books will be provided at the first meeting. Please join us as we explore the Bible together and enjoy a time of fellowship and prayer.
Tags: Bible Study, Book of Ephesians, Christ, Colossians and Philemon, Crazy Love, Francis Chan, God, New Directions Class, Sue Edwards
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