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Unwrapping God’s Greatest Gift

Advent will start on Sunday, November 29, and we will start an exciting new Advent program,“Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected.” Prepared and piloted by The Woodlands United Methodist Church in Houston, this joyful program explores some of God’s unexpected qualities, presented over the four weeks of Advent, plus Christmas Eve:

God Is Expectant
God Is Dangerous
God Is Jealous
God Is Faithful
God is Joyful

Just as the first wrapped gift beneath the Christmas tree marks the new season, so the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day signaled that God’s hope and salvation and redemption plan had come into the world. In Jesus, God gift-wrapped himself in human flesh and was born in a stable so he could come and live among us and offer us life and salvation that we could never gain on our own.

Join us this Advent as we unwrap God’s greatest gift, our Savior Jesus!

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Posted by MaryO on November 18, 2015 in Advent, Bible Study, Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Advent, Advent message series, Christmas Eve, Christmas Tree, God, Jesus, Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected

Christmas is Right Around the Corner!

14 Nov

It’s already time to order poinsettia plants to decorate our Christmas altar! Order a plant in honor or in memory of a loved one. Cost is $10 per plant.

Sign-up slips are at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby and payment must accompany order.

Plants are yours after the 11pm Christmas Eve Service.

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Posted by MaryO on November 14, 2015 in Advent, Get Involved!, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Eve, plants, Poinsettias

Small Group Celebration!

05 Nov

Join us next Friday evening, November 13, at 7pm, for dessert and coffee (and other beverages) as we celebrate the conclusion of our church-wide study and message series, “A Disciple’s Path.”

We had a great turn out at the opening celebration, and if you attended that, we’d love for you to invite a friend this time! During our time together we will have an “open-mic” time of testimony sharing regarding your experiences through small groups and diving deeper into what it means to follow the disciple’s path through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

We will also share information about our upcoming Advent message series and group experience entitled, “Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected.”

Please RSVP to Joyce Munt in the church office by Wednesday, November 11, and let us know how many folks you’ll be bringing with you!

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Posted by MaryO on November 5, 2015 in Advent, Bible Study, Get Involved!, Holidays, Ministries, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Small Groups

Tags: A Disciple's Path, Advent message series, celebration, coffee, gifts, prayers, presence, service, small groups, Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected, witness

Today at Pender ~ The Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 21, 2014

21 Dec

Please join us this Sunday, December 21st, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

8:15 & 11:00 Services Sermon Title: “If you take the CHRIST Out of Christmas, What Do You Have Left?” (Isaiah 9:6-7)

9:30 Common Ground Sermon Title: “Celebrate Jesus!” (Luke 1:46-56)

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

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Also Today:

December 21: The Fourth Sunday of Advent Do you know the meaning of the Chrismons on the Advent Tree? Find out here: More information
December 21: In the spirit of Advent we are excited to offer devotionals written by the congregants here at Pender church. We hope that in these busy and hectic times, you will return each day, to find peace and Christ in the stories you will find here. Pender Advent Devotions
December 21: Pender UMC Calendar Events
December 21: This Week at Pender email newsletter
December 21: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Cooking Oil
- 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.
December 21 The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 184 sermons available. More information
December 21: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
December 21: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
December 21: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
December 21: Sunday School Classes. More information
December 21: New Directions Sunday School Class, “All In” by Mark Batterson. The following is a brief synopsis regarding the study – “Nothing belongs to you — not even you! Discover the radical act of dethroning yourself and enthroning Christ as King of your life!” New members are always welcome!! We meet in Room 206 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.
December 21: Sunday School Class: The Truth Project (began September 21) (in the Genesis to Revelation Sunday School Class in Room 218-220) This Focus on the Family’s DVD series, with 26 one-half hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett, is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. lesson discusses the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.
December 21: Sunday School Class: The Good and Beautiful God (began September 21) (Room 205 – Library) A new Sunday School course immediately after the 9:30 am worship service led by Brian and Angie Green will be reading and discussing this book. To sign up or find out more information, please sign up on the Connection Card in the bulletin on Sunday.
December 21: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information

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Posted by MaryO on December 21, 2014 in Advent, Bible Study, Get Involved!, Holidays, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon

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The Fourth Sunday in Advent ~ December 21, 2014

20 Dec

The fourth candle, lit on the fourth Sunday of advent, is the Angel’s candle.

As we light this flame, we are reminded of the heavenly hosts that proclaimed Christ’s arrival with “Behold, I bring unto you good tiding of great joy!”

The Angel candle is also purple, reminding us that it was a King’s birth the angels were announcing.

Suggested Bible Reading: Ezekiel 34:23, Luke 2:15-20 and John10:11

Did you miss the video from Chuck on the Advent Wreath? View it here.