
June 7 – The Children’s Musical, The Sailor’s Bible, will be presented by the Asbury and Wesley Choirs of Pender UMC.
This new children’s musical includes three Bible stories: Noah and the Great Flood, Jonah and the Great Fish, and Paul’s Shipwreck. Each story features the ocean as a symbol for the chaos of life and shows how only the power of God is greater than the natural forces of wind and wave.
It’s all done with a childlike playfulness full of humor and songs rich with catchy melodies.
Tags: Asbury Choir, Bible, children's musical, Jonah and the Great Fish, Noah and the Great Flood, Paul's Shipwreck, The Sailor's Bible, Wesley Choir

Mary Martha Circle is collecting the following items for UMCOR Health Kits for our Pastors to take with them to the Annual Conference in June.
Please provide donations by June 7th in the Church Office.
- 1 hand towel
- 15 x 25 inches to 17 x 27 inches;
- Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable.
- 1 comb
- Comb needs to be sturdy and longer than 6 inches long;
- No pocket combs or picks please;
- Rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable with a minimum of 6 inches of teeth.
- 1 metal nail file or nail clippers
- 1 bath-size soap
- 3 oz. and larger sizes only;
- No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content;
- Do not remove from original packaging.
- 1 toothbrush
- Adult size only;
- Do not remove from original packaging.
- 6 adhesive bandages
- ¾ inch to 1 inch-size;
- Common household Band-Aids.
- 1 plastic bag
- One-gallon size sealable bag only.
- $1.00 to purchase toothpaste
Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition, and cooking classes.
Tags: Health Kits, Mary Martha Circle, UMCOR, United Methodist Committee on Relief

Please join us this Sunday, May 31, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
Sermon Series: STORIES
May 31 – Confirmation – Our Story To Tell – John 9:13-38
The Blind man couldn’t explain all the details of what Jesus had done or how he had done it. But he did know this, “I once was blind but now I can see.” The stories we have to tell do not have to be elaborate or involved but simple tell what I know to be true because this is my experience with Jesus. What is story you have to tell?
Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.
What to expect at Pender UMC
Directions to Pender
About Confirmation
Also on Sunday:
Tags: Acts 2:1-41, Acts 2:4, Bible, blind, confirmation, Directions, funeral, Genesis to Revelation, Jesus, John, John 9:13-38, juice, meeting, Mothers Day, New Directions, Pender Podcast, Pender ReGift Store Volunteer Appreciation Party, Pender UMC, Pender's Prison Ministry, Pentecost, Peter, sermon, sermon series, Sing 'n Celebrate, STORIES, Sunday School, testimony, Time Out, traditional service, visitation, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM, Worship Service

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Three Years Old!!!
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Dear Reader,
Well, here we are… three years later and still kicking. We have finally turned the corner of success, primarily through volunteers, and partners, like You! On Sunday, at 12:30pm, we gather once again to remember our journey. Because we have grown, this party will be in the Fellowship Hall of Pender United Methodist Church.
A time for celebration and fellowship, we have will have
- stories,
- games, and
- light refreshments.
FAQ…
Do I have to dressup? I’m hosting and I’m not.
Do I have to bring something? Not unless you need to.
Can I bring a neighbor, a friend, or my family? Of course.
Does that include children? Of course.
One of my jobs is to be excited about our progress. Whooops!
I am!
Sincerely,
Maryann Weber
Pender Regift Thrift Store
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RSVP
Yes, I would like to attend.
So, sorry, I must send my regrets.
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Tags: games, refreshments, ReGift Thrift Store, STORIES, Volunteer Appreciation Party