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Today at Pender UMC ~ August 30, 2015

Please join us for a wonderful time of worship this Sunday, August 30th, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 worship services.

Pastor Dan will be preaching at all 3 services on the second part of his Sermon Series, “In His House.”

This Sunday’s sermon is entitled: “That’s Not Good” (Genesis 2:15-24)

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to 235 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

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Calendar of Events

Also today:

Bring your backpacks for a special blessing as we all prepare to start a new school year!

Who: Students of all ages & teachers

What: Back to School Backpack Blessing

When: Sunday, August 30, at all 3 worship services

Item of the Week for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:

Pancake Mix, Syrup and Jelly

Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area at the Church.

DON’T HAVE TIME TO SHOP for “Items of the Week”?

You can make a financial contribution – by cash, check or online using direct ACH or a credit card -to the WFCM food pantry.

IMPORTANT – Mark your donation to “WFCM Food Pantry” -if giving online, choose the Miscellaneous fund and write “WFCM Food Pantry” in the optional description box that pops up.

That way we’ll be sure your donation is handled the way you want. This will be recorded as your giving and is tax deductible.

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Posted by MaryO on August 30, 2015 in Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Missions, Pender UMC, Sermon, The Holy Bible

Tags: Blessing of the Backpacks, calendar, common ground, Dan Elmore, Genesis 2:15-24, In His House, jelly, pancake mix, Pastor Dan, Pender Podcast, sermon series, Syrup, traditional service

Fun With Music, Singing, Playing, & Fellowship

29 Aug

MOMs, DADS, are you looking for a place to have fun and fellowship with your children and other parents? We begin our 3rd year on Sept. 18th at 10am on Fridays in the Cornerstone Room (Rm. 215). This program is for all parents and their children, ages 0 to 5.

The morning starts with 30 minutes of age appropriate interactive music followed by a snack and then playing with toys while the parents enjoy a time of fellowship and breakfast. These activities all take place in the same room.

This program continues though the school year and each semester there is a fee of $30 per family to cover the food and snacks.

For more information, please email Roberta Pont by clicking on this link.

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Posted by MaryO on August 29, 2015 in Get Involved!, Music, Pender UMC

Tags: breakfast, children, fellowship, Fun with Music, parents, Playing, singing, snacks

Dessert and Coffee with the Pastors

28 Aug

Attention All Small Group Leaders & Participants in our Upcoming Church-wide Study, “A Disciple’s Path”

Please join us for “Dessert & Coffee with the Pastors” on Friday evening, Sept. 11th, at 7pm in the Common Ground Worship center. This is our kick-off event for “A Disciple’s Path.” You will be able to pick up your participants books that evening.

If you would like to lead a small group or have not joined a small group yet and would like to participate, please contact the Church Office by clicking on this link.

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Posted by MaryO on August 28, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: A Disciple's Path, coffee, Dan Elmore, dessert, Pastor Dan, Pastors, Small Group

Billy Graham: Introducing new church music can reach new people

27 Aug

DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: Maybe I’m just old-fashioned, but from time to time our church’s music director introduces new songs into the service, and I don’t care for them. I like the old hymns, and wish he’d just stick with them. Should I complain to our pastor? — E.W.

DEAR E.W.: I know this has been a controversial issue in many churches, and I don’t pretend to have all the answers, especially since I’m not particularly musical! But we have a singing faith, and God has given us the gift of music to praise him. The Psalmist declared, “With singing lips my mouth will praise you” (Psalm 63:5).

Instead of complaining to your pastor (or anyone else), I urge you to ask God to help you be grateful for all music that points us to God, new or old. No, you may not like some of it, but others do, and God can use it in their lives to encourage them and bring them closer to Christ. Remember: The old hymns you like were once new, and someone probably didn’t like them, either!

Sometimes, I’m afraid, a hymn can become so familiar to us that we sing it without even thinking about the words. But this is wrong, because then our singing becomes empty and meaningless. Don’t let this happen to you, but meditate on the words of the songs you sing, and even turn them into a prayer.

Your music director has probably been wise to introduce new songs slowly; completely changing everything all at once can be disruptive. Pray for him and encourage him, letting him know that you’re grateful for his gifts. Yes, let him know you appreciate the old hymns, but support him also as he seeks to reach a new generation through music.

via Billy Graham: Introducing new church music can reach new people | The Kansas City Star.

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Posted by MaryO on August 27, 2015 in Music

Tags: Billy Graham, God, hymns, music, Music Director, pastor, Psalm 63:5, singing

Fellowship Hour Coordinator Needed

26 Aug

The Fellowship Hour Ministry is an important part of Pender’s welcoming for visitors, new members, and current members. It’s a time to meet and greet, get to know one another, and enjoy some coffee and snack.

The Love God and Others Cluster is searching for a coordinator to lead this vital ministry and associated volunteers. This includes lining up volunteers to maintain the Fellowship Hour room on Sunday mornings.

Perhaps you have a new idea for the format of this gathering time? Please contact Carrie Cahoon or Lisa Bryda for more information on how you can contribute to this valuable ministry so that it may continue.