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Disciple Fast Track

For nearly thirty years, the original Disciple Bible Study has helped millions of people read through the Bible and grow their faith through a 34-week class.

The new Disciple Fast Track study leads groups through the Bible in 24 weeks-12 on the Old Testament and 12 on the New Testament. Study manuals and videos give participants tools to absorb and retain what they learn about the Bible.

Our church is now forming a Disciple Fast Track group to go through the study together. Pastor Dan will be leading. We will meet Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm.

Main Features of Disciple Fast Track:

· Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks

– 12 Weeks Old Testament (August 31 – November 16)

– 12 Weeks New Testament (January 4 – March 22 +/- for inclement weather)

· Each group session lasts 75 minutes

·Daily scripture & workbook readings.

· 24 weekly illustrated whiteboard review videos

Please sign up on the Connection Card in the bulletin this Sunday for more information or click here.

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Posted by MaryO on August 4, 2016 in Bible Study, Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC, Small Groups, The Holy Bible

Tags: Bible, Disciple Bible Study, Disciple Fast Track, New Testament, Old Testament, Pastor Dan, Rev. Dan Elmore

Today at Pender UMC ~ April 24, 2016

24 Apr

Please join us at our 8:15, 9:30, & 11:00 Services as Pastor Kenny and Pastor Dan continue their new sermon series entitled, “Heaven is for Real” and will be preaching on “The Battle for Heaven.” (Colossians 3:1-4)

Did you know that heaven is not guaranteed? In fact, we believe there are forces at work to knock us off our path and keep us from our intended destination. This is serious business, but victory can be ours! Make sure you’re among the victorious and join us today.

Listen to 278 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:

April 24: Pender UMC Calendar Events
April 24: This Week at Pender email newsletter
April 24: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Jello and Pudding
- 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.
April 24: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 278 sermons available. More information
April 24: Registration is open for Vacation Bible School (VBS). More information
April 24: Registration is open for Music Camp. More information
April 24-30: Second Chance! Buy a TShirt to help support the Building in Faith Capital Campaign.More information. We offered two colors and two styles (a unisex that goes from youth through adult and a ladies cut). We chose these colors based on recommended colors from the t-shirt designer, since colors we had originally selected would not have highlighted our logo as well once they were printed. And limiting it to two will allow us to better stand out as a group at these events.
April 24: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
April 24: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
April 24: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
April 24: 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.
April 24: 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.
April 24: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
April 24: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
April 24: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
April 24: 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.
April 24: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 24: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 24: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
April 24: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on April 24, 2016 in Bible Study, Building in Faith for the Future, Get Involved!, Item of the Week, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Sermon, Small Groups, Sunday School, Youth

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Today at Pender UMC ~ February 28, 2016

28 Feb

Please join us this Sunday, February 28th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am worship services.

Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will be continuing our current sermon series, The God We Can Know, and will be preaching on Knowing God’s Guidance.

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

Listen to 267 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:

February 28: Pender UMC Calendar Events
February 28: This Week at Pender email newsletter
February 28: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- All Kinds of #1, 2, 3 & Toddler Baby Food
  (individual bags or sleeves)
- 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.
February 28: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 267 sermons available. More information
February 28 to March 14: Buy a TShirt to help support the Building in Faith Capital Campaign.More information. We offered two colors and two styles (a unisex that goes from youth through adult and a ladies cut). We chose these colors based on recommended colors from the t-shirt designer, since colors we had originally selected would not have highlighted our logo as well once they were printed. And limiting it to two will allow us to better stand out as a group at these events.
February 28 to March 20: Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt, Registration is open. More information
February 28: LAST DAY Register to eat at Jason’s Deli on March 2 between 5 and 10 pm. The Capital Campaign will get 15% of the cost of Pender members’ meals. More information
February 28: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
February 28: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
February 28: 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.
February 28: 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.
February 28: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
February 28: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
February 28: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
February 28: 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.
February 28: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
February 28: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
February 28: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
February 28: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on February 28, 2016 in Bible Study, Building in Faith for the Future, Children's Council, Get Involved!, Item of the Week, Ministries, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Small Groups, Sunday School, Youth

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Thursday Night Lenten Suppers

18 Feb

Join us on Thursday nights at 6pm during the Lenten season for dinner and fellowship. It is a perfect opportunity to meet new people and to deepen your understanding of Lent.

Following dinner, Pastor Dan will be leading a discussion on Christ as Easter approaches.

We ask for a donation each week to cover the cost of our meals.

Please RSVP to Claire Sax by clicking here or by signing up at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby.

Thursday Night Lenten Supper Menu:

Tonight – February 18th– pizza

February 25th– spaghetti

March 3rd– sandwiches

March 10th– soup

March 17th– pot luck

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Posted by MaryO on February 18, 2016 in Father's Day, Get Involved!, Holidays, Lent, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Small Groups

Tags: Christ, Dan Elmore, dinner, fellowship, Lent, Lenten Suppers for the Soul, Pastor Dan, pizza, Potluck, sandwiches, soup, spaghetti, Thursday Night Lenten Supper

Upcoming Sermon Series & Church-wide Lenten Study

11 Feb

Upcoming Sermon Series & Church-wide Lenten Study

Beginning February 14th

The God We Can Know, by Rob Fuquay, is a 7-week study designed to explore the “I Am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. This series will help you find and form an answer to an essential question in our Christian faith, “Who do YOU say I am?” One by one, Jesus’ statements grab our imagination, reveal more about His identity and purpose, and connect us to the God of Moses, who spoke the first “I Am.” Experience Jesus in insightful ways that point us to a God who wants to be known.

Please join one of our following classes: