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Christmas Eve at Pender UMC

‘Twas the night before Christmas…and the people were celebrating Jesus’ birthday!

You’re invited to spend your Christmas Eve at Pender UMC as we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Messiah, the Savior of the World, with candlelight, Christmas carols, and the incredible story of his arrival on Earth.

Pender’s children’s choirs will present their Christmas musical “The Legend of the Christmas King” at the 5:30 family service. Kid-friendly glow sticks will stand in for our candlelight!

The 7:30 and 11:00 p.m. services will include carols, candlelight, and a Christmas message from Rev. Dr. Catharine Guest.

All are welcome; come as you are! Learn more about all of Pender’s Christmas and December events online: http://www.penderumc.org/christmas2018

“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'” ~Luke 2:10-11

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Posted by MaryO on December 18, 2018 in Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Candlelight, carols, Christmas Eve, Luke 2:10-11, Rev. Dr. Catharine Guest, The Legend of the Christmas King

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Carols, Cookies, and Coffee

14 Dec

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Posted by MaryO on December 14, 2018 in Christmas, Christmas Music, Holidays, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: bells, carol, carols, Christmas Carols, Christmas Cookies, coffee, concert, Handbell concert, handbells, Music Ministry

The Promise of Light

30 Nov

You’re invited to a musical celebration of God’s gift of eternal light! The Pender UMC music ministry presents “The Promise of Light”, a cantata (narrative piece of music) composed by Joel Raney. The piece includes Christmas carols and original choral music blended with narration, piano, handbell, and percussion, to tell the timeless story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The production will take place during Pender’s only Sunday worship service on December 9, at 10 a.m. Stay for a delicious brunch after worship!

No RSVP required; all are welcome. Childcare will be available during worship for ages birth through 6th grade.

DATE AND TIME

Sun, December 9, 2018

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST

LOCATION

Pender UMC

12401 Alder Woods Drive

Fairfax, VA 22033

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Posted by MaryO on November 30, 2018 in Christmas Music, Get Involved!, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC

Tags: Cantata, choir, handbells, Pender UMC, The Promise of Light

Sunday December 2 Is the Beginning of Advent

28 Nov

Sunday, December 2, 2018 is the First Sunday in Advent.

The first Candle of the Advent Wreath is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, on December 2 this year. It is called the Prophecy Candle and reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born. The candle’s purple color represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.

Suggested Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Chuck Knows Church — ADVENT WREATH. Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle…pink?