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Today at Pender ~ the Third Sunday of Advent ~ December 14, 2014

14 Dec

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

8:15 & 11:00 Services Sermon Title: “Christmas is Not Your Birthday”

9:30 Common Ground Sermon Title: “Keeping Christ in Christmas”

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also Today:

December 14: The Third Sunday of Advent
December 14: 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 14: Pender UMC Calendar Events
December 14: This Week at Pender email newsletter
December 14: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Juice, Coffee and Hot Cocoa
- 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 14: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 182 sermons available. More information
December 14: Christmas Cookie Tray distribution
December 14: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
December 14: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
December 14: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
December 14: Sunday School Classes. More information
December 14: 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 14: 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 14: 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 14: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
December 14: Carols, Cookies, and Coffee Handbell program, 5:00 pm More information

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Posted by MaryO on December 14, 2014 in Advent, Bible Study, Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Music, Posts of Interest, Sermon, The Holy Bible

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Pender Advent Devotions

10 Dec

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:

http://www.penderumc.org/devotional

A new devotion will be found each day (except Sunday).

Today’s is by Ken D and is available now. The reading is “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

(1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, NIV)

Enjoy the rest of the devotion here: http://www.penderumc.org/devotional

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Posted by MaryO on December 10, 2014 in Advent, Get Involved!, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, The Holy Bible

Tags: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Advent, Advent Devotional, devotions, Pender UMC

Celebration of Advent – TONIGHT!

07 Dec

Sing ‘n Celebrate, Tonight at 7pm

Now is a good time to reserve the evening of December 7 for Sing ‘NCelebrate’s time for Celebration of Advent.

Our drama will set the scene and the theme for this time of worship — reminding us of how totally gracious Mary was when first viewing the rustic surroundings where her baby would be born. We will also be reminded that God’s timing for everything, even the birth of His Son, Jesus, is always perfect!

Sing ‘n Celebrate is Pender Church’s informal evening worship service that has a focus on contemporary Christian music and original dramas and testimonies. Dress is casual and the atmosphere offers a wonderful means to start the week with God in mind.

In addition to music and testimonies, prayer is offered. Communion is served periodically.

JC Reigns leads worship with both modern Christian songs and a selection of old church hymns – the aim is to meet the needs of all who attend. JC Reigns has been together for 14 years and over the course of that time, has recorded five Christian CDs and used all the proceeds to benefit world wide and local charities.

Whether you are a new Christian, or have been following Christ for years, this is just a wonderful way to gather in fellowship, sing songs to God and listen to your brothers and sisters as they share their faith. We invite you to come and bring a friend, meet other Pender People and leave with a song on your heart and the Son in your eyes.

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Posted by MaryO on December 7, 2014 in Advent, Get Involved!, Holidays, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

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Today at Pender ~ The Second Sunday of Advent ~ December 7, 2014

07 Dec

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

You won’t want to miss our Christmas Cantata this Sunday at both the 8:15 & 11:00 Services.

At our 9:30 Common Ground Service, the Sermon Topic is “Socks & Underwear” (Isaiah 41:10)

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also Today:

December 7: The Second Sunday of Advent
December 7: Pender UMC Calendar Events
December 7: This Week at Pender email newsletter
December 7: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Cereal and Breakfast Foods
- 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 7: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 180 sermons available. More information
December 7: Christmas Cantata, 8:15 & 11:00am Services
December 7: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
December 7: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
December 7: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
December 7: Sunday School Classes. More information
December 7: 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 7: 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 7: 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 7: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
December 7: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
December 7: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
December 7: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
December 7: Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. Register for this orchestra.
December 7: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
December 7: Advent Sing ‘n Celebrate, 7:00pm

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Posted by MaryO on December 7, 2014 in Advent, Bible Study, Christmas, Christmas Music, Get Involved!, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon, The Holy Bible

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Sunday Music ~ December 7, 2014

06 Dec

The Pender UMC Choir, Handbells, Orchestra and Liturgical Dancer will present Joel Raney’s Christmas Cantata, Celebrate the Season, at 8:15 and 11:00 am on Sunday, December 7.

Contemporary and upbeat, this superb cantata celebrates the excitement, joy and true meaning of the Christmas season. Joel Raney retells the Christmas story through a unique partnering of creative, original songs with traditional carols. Most of the originals incorporate strains from traditional carols, weaving a tapestry with just enough familiarity to warm our hearts and with enough originality to surprise our ears and lift our spirits. The styles he uses range from traditional classical, to jazz and everything in between.

At Pender’s neighbor, Christ Presbyterian:

The Cathedral Brass will perform “A Cathedral Brass Christmas” at Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, on Sunday, December 7th at 4:00 pm. The concert features beloved Christmas carols and other holiday favorites, including ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, narrated by Alan Cole.

Other selections includeLeRoy Anderson’s Suite of Carols, Antonio DiLorenzo’s The Toymaker, and Alfred Reed’s Joyeux Noel. Jazz trumpeter Roger Rossi, former member of the Army Blues, will be featured. The concert is free; voluntary donations are gratefully accepted.

Cathedral Brass is a brass choir based at Vienna Presbyterian Church and performs under the direction of L. Thomas Vining.