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World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2013

World Communion Sunday offers us an opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith.

The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church.

On that day, we remember that we are part of the whole body of believers.

Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations. World Communion Sunday can be both a profound worship experience and a time for learning more about our wider community of faith.

Come, celebrate at Pender this Sunday at 8:15, 9:30 or 11:00 AM

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Posted by MaryO on October 3, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Christ, Christian, church, Communion, faith, Holy Communion, liturgy, Religion and Spirituality, World Communion Sunday, worship

New Sermon Series: Living As Disciples

02 Oct

Oct. 6 – Our Worship: Know God

As a disciple of Jesus our lives are centered in knowing who God is. That means we are involved in worship, both private and public. If you happen to miss worship does it make any difference to you? Do you find the time to be in God’s presence everyday? Let’s join together and get to Know God this week as we WORSHIP together.

Oct. 13 – Our Relationships – Love God and Others

To be a disciple is to know God and when we do we are loved. Having been loved we have to love God back and also God’s creation, Others. How is your love life? Being a disciple is being a lover. Loving in every way we can and to all we can. Let’s talk about our relationships this Sunday as we Love one another.

Oct. 20 – Our Walk – Grow In God

Being a disciple is a daily exercise. St. Paul says it means walking in faith. Its not enough to just come to Jesus and be saved. Once saved we must grow in that faith and learn to apply it in all of our daily situations. Let’s walk in faith.

Oct. 27 – Our Witness and Work – Share God and Serve God

Our witness is retelling what God has done for us. The world around us needs to hear some Good News. That Good News is your story in faith. Each of us has a story to tell. When was the last time we told it? Along with telling the story we must do the story. Christ’s work is now ours. We are called to work for the Kingdom and make Christ known in concrete ways. Let’s talk about how each of us can get involved.

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Posted by MaryO on October 2, 2013 in Pender UMC, Sermon

Tags: Christ, Christianity, Disciple, faith, God, Good News, Jesus, Pender UMC, Rev. Kevin Havens, RevKev, sermon, Sunday, worship

Happy Day – Children of the World Choir

02 Oct

Children of the World in Concert

FOREST, Va. – As part of its 2013-2014 U.S. tour, World Help is proud to present Children of the World International Children’s Choir. The choir, comprised of orphaned and disadvantaged children from several different countries, will be performing at Pender UMC on October 16 at 7:30.

The choir represents a rich and culturally diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, each with an urgent story to tell. This year’s Rescue Tour calls attention to the staggering impact that poverty, malnutrition, and dirty water have on millions of children around the world.

Through the powerful medium of song, dance, spoken word, and creative media, Children of the World provides a compelling message of hope and opportunity, leaving an unforgettable impression with audiences across the country.

The children have performed in such venues as Focus on the Family, Brooklyn Tabernacle, and Disney World.

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Posted by MaryO on October 2, 2013 in Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC, Videos

Tags: children, Children of the World, choir, creative media, dance, disadvantaged, hope, malnutrition, music, opportunity, orphan, poverty, Rescue Tour, song, spoken word

Events This Week!

28 Sep

September 28: Pender UMC Calendar Events
September 28: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned meat
- 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.
September 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 103 sermons available. More information
September 28: Register for Choir – Children’s Choirs; Register for Adult Choirs
September 28: Are you interested in singing with our choir for our Christmas Cantata? If you are interested please contact Theresa Carpenter or Nicole Parrish.
September 29: Sunday School – New Classes Beginning. Read the brochure
September 29: New Sunday School Class beginning at 9:30 am in the Cornerstone Room (Rm. 215) Christianity, Cults & Religions
September 29: Time Out for Parents. 9:15-10:30
September 29: Disciple II Bible Study (34 weeks), 4:00PM
September 29: Youth Choir and Handbells Register for these choirs.
September 29: Turning Point Youth Group, 7:00PM
September 29: Book Lovers Club, 7:00PM
September 30: Youth After-School Program. 2:30-5:30PM Mondays through Thursdays
September 30: American Heritage Girls. 6:30-8:00PM
September 30: College/20-Something Bible study 7:30-8:30PM
October 1: Pastor Kenny’s Tuesday Bible Study.The study will be based on the book of Jeremiah. 2:00PM and 7:00PM
October 1: Youth Bible Study. 7:30-8:30PM
October 1: Disciple II Bible Study (34 weeks)
October 1: Revelation Ringers Register for this choir.
October 1: Carillon and Joy Ringers rehearsals. Register for these choirs.
October 1: Tuesday evening small group 6:30-8:30PM
October 2: Women’s Bible study 7:30-9:30PM
October 3: Children’s Handbells and Choir Register for these choirs.
October 3: Lectio Divina small group. 6:15-7:00PM More information
October 3: Casting God’s Love 6:30-7:30PM
October 3: ReGift Thrift Executive Board biweekly meeting, 6:30-8:00PM
October 4: Fun with music, playing, and fellowship, weekly for 8 more weeks. more information
October 4-6: Local Short Term Mission Trip, one-on-one buddy to a special needs child, Camp Highroad

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Posted by MaryO on September 28, 2013 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC

Tags: American Heritage Girls, Bible, Bible Study, Book Lovers Group, Camp Highroad, choir, Christmas Cantata, handbell, handbells, iTunes, Lectio Divina, Pender Podcast, Pender Regift Thrift Store, Short-term mission, Time Out, Turning Point Youth Ministry, Youth After-School Program, youth group

Time Out for Parents

28 Sep

“Time Out” for Parents – YAY!! You did it!

The children are settled in Sunday School and the rush is over!

Would you like a moment to catch your breath and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the company of other adults?
Do you have a question or concern about your child?
You don’t feel confident in fostering their spiritual growth?
Need someone to talk to or have a prayer request?

Then we’d like to see you at “Time Out” for Parents.

Look for us in the downstairs kitchen near the Nursery on Sunday mornings, 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Beginning THIS SUNDAY, September 29th

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