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Today at Pender UMC ~ April 10, 2016

Please join us on Missions Celebration Sunday, April 10th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am Services.Our Guest Speaker will be Dr. Max Wilkins who will be preaching at all 3 services, “On a Mission with God” (Acts 1:6-11).

Dr. Wilkins served as a pastor in Florida and Hawaii for 26 years prior to becoming President and CEO of The Mission Society in 2014. He has led small and large local churches, planted satellite campuses, and helped to launch more than 100 church plants during that time. Max has been personally engaged in cross-cultural mission work for 20 years, having served and taught in more than two dozen countries around the world. He has been a public advocate for mission in the local church, speaking in more than 100 churches around the US.

Listen to 276 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Sunday Childcare

Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.

NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Calendar of Events

Also Today:

April 10: Pender UMC Calendar Events
April 10: This Week at Pender email newsletter
April 10: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned Fruit
- 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.
April 10: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 276 sermons available. More information
April 10: Registration is open for Vacation Bible School (VBS). More information
April 10: Registration is open for Music Camp. More information
April 10-30: Second Chance! Buy a TShirt to help support the Building in Faith Capital Campaign.More information. We offered two colors and two styles (a unisex that goes from youth through adult and a ladies cut). We chose these colors based on recommended colors from the t-shirt designer, since colors we had originally selected would not have highlighted our logo as well once they were printed. And limiting it to two will allow us to better stand out as a group at these events.
April 10: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
April 10: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
April 10: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
April 10: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
April 10: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
April 10: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
April 10: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
April 10: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
April 10: JLU, 5:00-7:00 pm. More information
April 10: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 10: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 10: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
April 10: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on April 10, 2016 in Books of The Bible, Building in Faith for the Future, Item of the Week, Ministries, Missions, Pender UMC, Sermon, Sunday School, The Holy Bible, Youth

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Today at Pender UMC ~ April 3, 2016

03 Apr

This coming Sunday, April 1st, Glen Osborn from China Outreach Ministries will be our special pre-Pender Missions Celebration speaker and will be preaching at all 3 services on “We Work Out, God Works In” (Philippians 2:12-13)

Rev. Glen Osborn has served as President of China Outreach Ministries since 2000. Previously, he served as a youth pastor in Erie, Pennsylvania, a music minister in Cleveland, Tennessee, and a lead pastor in Canton, Ohio. Glen earned a BA in Music Education from Glassboro State College and an MA in Christian studies from Wheaton College in 2015. Glen received his doctor of ministry degree from Columbia International University.

Please join us on Sunday and give Glen a warm Pender welcome!

Listen to 276 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Sunday Childcare

Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.

NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Calendar of Events

Also Today:

April 3: Pender UMC Calendar Events
April 3: This Week at Pender email newsletter
April 3: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned Fruit
- 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.
April 3: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 276 sermons available. More information
April 3: Registration is open for Vacation Bible School (VBS). More information
April 3: Registration is open for Music Camp. More information
April 3: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
April 3: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
April 3: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
April 3: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
April 3: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
April 3: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
April 3: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
April 3: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
April 3: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 5 pm More information
April 3: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 3: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 3: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
April 3: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on April 3, 2016 in Books of The Bible, Children's Council, Get Involved!, Item of the Week, Ministries, Missions, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Sermon, Sing 'n Celebrate, Sunday School, The Holy Bible, Youth

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Today at Pender UMC ~ Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016

20 Mar

The days leading up to Easter often have an understandably somber feel to them, particularly as we contemplate Jesus’ arrest, trial, and execution. It’s easy to forget that the week begins with a joyful event: the Triumphal Entry!

Sunday, March 20, 2016 is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ celebrated entry into Jerusalem just a few days before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion.

The “palm” in Palm Sunday refers to the palm branches waved by the adoring Jerusalem crowds who welcomed Jesus and proclaimed him King. The event is commonly referred to as the Triumphal Entry.

Please join us at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am worship services.

Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will be continuing our current sermon series, The God We Can Know, and will be preaching on “Knowing God’s Way.” Scripture: John 14:1-6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

Listen to 272 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Sunday Childcare

Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.

NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Calendar of Events

Also Today:

March 20: Pender UMC Calendar Events
March 20: This Week at Pender email newsletter
March 20: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Condiments
- 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.
March 20: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 272 sermons available. More information
March 20: LAST DAY to Register for Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt. More information
March 20: Holy Week Begins More information
March 20: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
March 20: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
March 20: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
March 20: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
March 20: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
March 20: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
March 20: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
March 20: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
March 20: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 20: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 20: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
March 20: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on March 20, 2016 in Bible Study, Children's Council, Easter, Get Involved!, Holidays, Item of the Week, Lent, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Palm Sunday, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon, Sunday School

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Holy Week Services

18 Mar

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most important week of the church year. At the other end of Holy Week is Easter, the most important day of the church year.

For Christians, this is the big event! And it’s all about the mystery that somehow Jesus Christ makes us one with God.

Make Plans to Invite a Friend and Join us for our Easter Services!

Palm Sunday Services– March 20 at 8:15, 9:30,11:00 am

Holy Thursday Communion Service — March 24, 7:30 pm

Join us as we gather in our Sanctuary to remember the Last Supper.

Good Friday Service — March 25, 7:30 pm

“Behold the Lamb” — A Lenten Cantata presented by our Sanctuary Choir in our Sanctuary.

Easter Worship Services — March 27:

6:45 am “Sonrise” Worship (led by youth followed by a breakfast)

8:00 am Traditional Worship with Organ, Orchestra & Choir (in the Sanctuary)

9:30 am Contemporary Worship with Live Band (in the Fellowship Hall)

9:30 am Traditional Worship with Organ, Orchestra & Choir (with Communion in the Sanctuary)

11:00 am Traditional Worship with Organ, Orchestra & Choir (in the Sanctuary)

Lenten Sing ‘n Celebrate Service – April 3rd, 5 pm

What do you mean by Traditional-Blended or Contemporary worship?

We understand that people have different styles for connecting with God in a meaningful and personal way. Pender offers two styles: Traditional-Blended and Contemporary. You will discover the people who attend these worship services are varied in age.

Traditional-Blended is largely traditional in flavor from a wonderful organ and beautiful hymns, choral, orchestra, children’s or bell music and traditional surroundings in our main sanctuary. Mrs. Theresa Carpenter leads the choir, and several servant volunteers are involved. During these services there is a time for the children on the altar steps at the front, and all children are invited to enjoy!

Contemporary worship is led by our praise band in a rock-and-roll style with many contemporary Christian songs that you might hear on the radio. Rev. Dan delivers the message, often enhanced with video or drama. Our contemporary worship services are more casual in nature, so wear your jeans or shorts if you want to,

Come for this Easter’s Traditional Worship to experience special music (Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus) and a special message brought by Pastor Kenny.

Come for this Easter’s Contemporary Worship to experience great rock-style music and a special message brought by Pastor Dan. Our contemporary worship service is called “Common Ground” and is offered at 9:30 every Sunday, including Easter!

All of our worship is Christ-centered, Biblically-minded and relevant to life today. Pender UMC desires that you feel God’s Spirit nurturing you and that in worship you experience the very real presence of Christ with us. May you be blessed by God as you gather with us.

Where do I enter the building?
First, we want you to know that our church has worked hard to create a building with access for all. Whether you find yourself in a wheelchair or carting babies in a buggy, you’ll find automatically opening doors and large entrances.

As you enter the parking lot, you will notice two doors, both under porticos so that you may get out of the rain if it is wet. To enter through the main sanctuary entrance doors, simply look for the semi-circular driveway.

If instead you enter the sliding glass doors entrance, make a left into the hallway to the end where you will notice the welcome area on your left.

What do my children do?
We invite older children (3rd grade and up) to become fully involved in worship. At the back of the sanctuary are “children’s bulletins” and supplies like crayons.

Our younger children have the option of remaining with their family or being cared for by our wonderful nursery and childcare staff. Childcare is available for children ages birth through 2nd grade in the lower level of our building. Ask an Usher to help you find where to take your children!

Where do I park?
We attempt to have plenty of parking on Easter morning for our guests. However, we suggest you plan to arrive early, and if parking is full on our lot, there is parking on the street.

What if I need further information?
Our friendly volunteers and staff will welcome your questions! Please call our church office at 703-278-8023 between 9 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Once at Pender, ask any friendly face for help! We are here to assist you.

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Posted by MaryO on March 18, 2016 in Easter, Get Involved!, Holidays, Lent, Music, Palm Sunday, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon

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Today at Pender UMC ~ March 13, 2016

13 Mar

Please join us this Sunday, March 13th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am worship services.

Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will be continuing our current sermon series, The God We Can Know, and will be preaching on Knowing God’s Power (Scripture:John 15:1-8)

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” (John 15:7-8)

Listen to 270 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Sunday Childcare

Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.

NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Calendar of Events

Also Today:

March 13: Pender UMC Calendar Events
March 13: This Week at Pender email newsletter
March 13: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate
  (individual bags or sleeves)
- 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.
March 13: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 270 sermons available. More information
March 13 to March 14: TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY to Buy a TShirt to help support the Building in Faith Capital Campaign.More information. We offered two colors and two styles (a unisex that goes from youth through adult and a ladies cut). We chose these colors based on recommended colors from the t-shirt designer, since colors we had originally selected would not have highlighted our logo as well once they were printed. And limiting it to two will allow us to better stand out as a group at these events.
March 13 to March 20: Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt, Registration is open. More information
March 13: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
March 13: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
March 13: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
March 13: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
March 13: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
March 13: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
March 13: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
March 13: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
March 13: JLU, 5:00-7:00 pm. More information
March 13: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 13: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 13: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
March 13: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information