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It’s Choir Registration Time Again!

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Welcome to Pender’s Music Ministry!

The Music Ministry at Pender is dedicated to using God’s gift of music to joyfully lift praises to His name! Our primary focus is to enhance our worship experience at Pender through music.

We have groups of all ages, sizes and abilities. All of our music groups are comprised of dedicated volunteers who love music and understand its ability to make the heart and soul soar. Children as young as preschool age are having fun and enjoying Christian fellowship by singing and ringing praises to God, and learning what it means to become a worship leader. Friendships and bonds are formed in these groups that can last a lifetime. We learn and present a variety of musical styles in worship, from classical to contemporary. We strive to understand how an anthem’s text or a melodic line in a handbell piece conveys God’s love for all. Through our understanding, we help our congregation know God better, so that in turn, we all may become “Disciples for Christ.”

Our goal is to involve every person who wishes to glorify God through music. There is something for every music lover at Pender. You do not need to know how to read music to sing or ring with us! If you love to sing or play an instrument, we would love to have you join us. If you enjoy handbells and want to join a handbell group, please come!

 

Adult Groups

  • Sanctuary Choir, rehearses Thursdays 7:30 -9 pm
  • Revelation Ringers (adult beginner handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 6-6:45 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Carillon Ringers (intermediate handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 7-7:45 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Joy Ringers (advanced handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 pm in the Sanctuary

Even if you are a  returning member, please register anyway so that we can make sure everything is up to date and in the same place.

Registration opens August 2, 2015.

Register for Adult Sanctuary Choir through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

Register for Adult Handbell Choirs through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

If you do not have a My Pender Page, registration information is here.

 

Children and Youth

Registration opens August 2, 2015.

Register for Pender Youth Music Ministry through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

Register for Pender Children’s Music Ministry through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

Register for Pender Preschool/Kindergarten Music Ministry  through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

If you do not have a My Pender Page, registration information is here.

 
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Posted by on August 2, 2015 in Music, Pender UMC

 

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Be a Part of our Jail Ministry!

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Join us this Sunday, July 26th, as we worship with the young men and women at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center. Your participation matters to the residents, as the staff repeatedly tells us how we make a difference in the young men and women’s lives and the lives of the staff! We meet at 1:00 pm at the Juvenile Detention Center.

Hope to see you there! For more info, contact Sean Niehoff.

Pender ministers to the youth lodged in the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) through a program of Sunday afternoon worship.  The JDC serves young men and women, ages 10 – 17.  These young men and women are held before trial, and in some cases, after trail in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.  The JDC also holds juveniles while awaiting transportation to the State Department of Juvenile Justice or other Placements.  Their offenses run the gambit from delinquent offenders with minor criminal records to youth charged with major crimes.  Pender members join with these youth in worship including contemporary Christian music, a message, and prayer.  Every fourth Sunday, we meet at the Center at 1 PM and are finished by 2:30 PM.

Read more at http://www.PenderUMC.org/prison

 
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Posted by on July 24, 2015 in Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC

 

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Friday, July 10 ~ See What Our Children have Done!

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At this year’s VBS, kids embarked on an icy expedition where they overcame obstacles with God’s awesome power. Kids were anchored in rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them through life’s challenges.

In addition, each day kids rotated through music, recreation, snack, craft, storytelling and even some “laboratory” time!

The VBS Final Program will be Friday, June 10 at 11 am.

 

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At Pender’s Music Camp, rising second through sixth graders sing in choir, play Orff instruments, ring handbells, experiment with rhythm in a percussion class, learn to read music, and make crafts.

Friday afternoon traditionally concludes with musical performances which our campers perform for friends and family!

The Music Camp Final Program will be Friday, July 10 at 3:00 pm.

 
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Posted by on July 9, 2015 in Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC

 

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Today, Sunday, July 5 at Pender UMC

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Pastor Dan Elmore is back with us.  Dan became our Associate Pastor, again, in 2015 after serving here previously 2010-2012.

During the time in between, he started a church from scratch, and then helped another existing congregation reach out to new people, especially those who don’t “do church.” He brings those same goals to Pender.

He is passionate about leading people to discover more about God. In doing so, we always discover more about ourselves (funny how it never works the other way around).

When Dan isn’t thinking “church,” he’s enjoying time with his family; his beautiful wife Bekah, his daughter Chloe and his son Mark. They love to take advantage of all the great family activities in the NOVA/DC region.

facebook.com/revdanelmore
Twitter: @revdanelmore
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/revdanelmore

Please join us this Sunday, July 5, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

Pastor Dan Elmore will be preaching at all three services.

Title: “Don’t Believe Me, Just Watch”
Scripture: Proverbs 16:9
Description: When Pastor Dan left 3 years ago, little did he know he’d be returning to serve at Pender again! Join us as he shares about what he’s been up to and where he senses God leading into the future.

Listen to 224 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also on Sunday:

  • July 5: Pender UMC Calendar Events
  • July 5: This Week at Pender email newsletter
  • July 5: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
    • Body Soap, Shampoo & Deodorant
    • 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.

  • July 5: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series.  There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons.  There are currently 224 sermons available.  More information
  • July 5: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
  • July 5: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • July 5: Time Out for Parents,  9:15-10:30 am
  • July 5: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
  • July 5: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
  • July 5: NO Children’s Sunday School Classes.
  • July 5: NO Junior Church during the summer.
  • July 5: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
  • July 5: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community  10:45 am-noon
  • July 5: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
  • July 5: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
 

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Sunday, July 5 at Pender UMC

dan-594

Pastor Dan Elmore is back with us.  Dan became our Associate Pastor, again, in 2015 after serving here previously 2010-2012.

During the time in between, he started a church from scratch, and then helped another existing congregation reach out to new people, especially those who don’t “do church.” He brings those same goals to Pender.

He is passionate about leading people to discover more about God. In doing so, we always discover more about ourselves (funny how it never works the other way around).

When Dan isn’t thinking “church,” he’s enjoying time with his family; his beautiful wife Bekah, his daughter Chloe and his son Mark. They love to take advantage of all the great family activities in the NOVA/DC region.

facebook.com/revdanelmore
Twitter: @revdanelmore
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/revdanelmore

Please join us this Sunday, July 5, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

Pastor Dan Elmore will be preaching at all three services.

Title: “Don’t Believe Me, Just Watch”
Scripture: Proverbs 16:9
Description: When Pastor Dan left 3 years ago, little did he know he’d be returning to serve at Pender again! Join us as he shares about what he’s been up to and where he senses God leading into the future.

Listen to 224 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also on Sunday:

  • July 5: Pender UMC Calendar Events
  • July 5: This Week at Pender email newsletter
  • July 5: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
    • Body Soap, Shampoo & Deodorant
    • 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.

  • July 5: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series.  There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons.  There are currently 224 sermons available.  More information
  • July 5: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
  • July 5: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • July 5: Time Out for Parents,  9:15-10:30 am
  • July 5: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
  • July 5: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
  • July 5: NO Children’s Sunday School Classes.
  • July 5: NO Junior Church during the summer.
  • July 5: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
  • July 5: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community  10:45 am-noon
  • July 5: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
  • July 5: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
 

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