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Veterans Day

The observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, began almost a century ago.

In the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Allied nations and Germany declared an armistice – a temporary cessation of hostilities – in World War I. Commemorated as Armistice Day the next year, Nov. 11 became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. After World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to U.S. veterans of all wars.

Now is the perfect time for congregations to engage in ministry with active troops and the families left behind.

Click here for 20 ideas.

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Posted by MaryO on November 11, 2025 in Get Involved!, Holidays, Military Ministry, Ministries, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Veterans Day

Tags: holiday, veterans, Veterans Day, video

Glory Way Concert Tonight!

09 Nov

Coming to Pender UMC – Glory Way in Concert! 🎶

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music and powerful ministry! The dynamic Gospel group Glory Way is bringing their uplifting harmonies and heartfelt message to Pender United Methodist Church!

With their rich blend of traditional and contemporary Gospel, Glory Way promises a concert experience that will move your spirit and lift your heart. This is more than a performance—it’s a time of worship, inspiration, and joy!

🗓 Date & Time: November 9 at 6 pm
📍 Location: Pender UMC Sanctuary
🎟 Admission: Free! A love offering will be received to support their ministry.

Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Let’s fill the sanctuary and be BLESSED together by this incredible Gospel ministry! ✨

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Posted by MaryO on November 9, 2025 in Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC

Tags: concert, Glory Way

Scouting for Food, Troop 1530

07 Nov

Pender’s Boy Scout Troop 1530

If anyone wants to donate food they can drop it off at the church parking lot next Saturday. We will be there from 9 – 10AM.

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Posted by MaryO on November 7, 2025 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Boy Scout troop #1530, Scouting for Food

Food Insecurity: WegmansWednesday

05 Nov

It’s a #WegmansWednesday.

Did you know that anytime you shop at Wegmans thru November 29, you can participate in “Checkout Hunger” and your donations at checkout will benefit WFCM and the families we serve.

Thank you for being a #CaringConnection!

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Posted by MaryO on November 5, 2025 in food insecurity, Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: CheckoutHunger, donation, food insecurity, WegmansWednesday

Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event

27 Oct

Two hours. 20 thousand meals. Lasting impact on the global community. Are you in?

You can have a hands-on effect on world hunger by packaging meals with Rise Against Hunger on November 2 arriving by 3:30-5 pm in Pender UMC’s Gathering Place. These meals are nutrient-dense combinations of protein, grains, vegetables, and vitamins, but their benefits reach far beyond just nutrition!

Meals are sent to disaster recovery areas and school programs internationally, where they have long-term positive consequences surrounding poverty, education, and more.

Bring a willing set of hands for assembly-line packaging. Children are welcome – this is an all ages and abilities event.

Each year, KUMC of Koinonia partners with the organization Rise Against Hunger on the first Sunday of November to pack 20,000 meals that are sent to communities in need around the world. This has been a meaningful and impactful tradition for our congregation.