For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16
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Sunday, February 15, at Pender UMC
Please join us this Sunday, February 15th, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
Feb. 15 Example of Love – I John3:16-24
It’s the day after Valentine’s Day. Now the loving begins. How do we do that ? Is there an example to follow? Let’s see this Sunday.
Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.
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Also on Sunday:
- February 15: Pender UMC Calendar Events
- February 15: This Week at Pender email newsletter
- February 15: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned Fruit and Juices
- 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.
- February 15: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 195 sermons available. More information
- February 15: Sign up for the Women’s Prayer Breakfast More information
- February 15: Sign up for the Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt. More information
- February 15: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
- February 15: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- February 15: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
- February 15: Sunday School Classes. More information
- February 15: New Directions Sunday School Class. Mark Batterson’s book entitled “The Circle Maker – Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears”. 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.
- February 15: Sunday School Class: The Truth Project (began September 21) 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.
- February 15: 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.
- February 15: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
- February 15: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
Save the Date!
February 13 Valentines Kid’s Night Out at Pender
February 18 Ash Wednesday Service
Feb. 27-March 1 Youth Ski Retreat
March 1 Sing ‘n Celebrate ~ Celebrating Testimonies
March 7 Women’s Breakfast
March 14 Pender Men’s Mulch Sale
March 22 Youth Confirmation Classes begin
March 27-29 Youth Senior High Retreat — Impact
March 29 Palm Sunday
March 30 Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt @ 10 am
April 5 Easter Sunday
April 12 Lenten Sing ‘n Celebrate
April 17-19 Missions Conference
May 7-9 Flea Market & Boutique
May 31 Confirmation
Ash Wednesday Service & Spaghetti Dinner
Join us for our Upcoming Ash Wednesday Service & Spaghetti Dinner ~ Feb. 18th
Pender’s own American Heritage Girls Troop VA1907 will host an Ash Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner at Pender on Feb. 18 from 6 – 6:45 p.m ~ prior to our Ash Wednesday Service at 7pm.
The dinner includes a choice of white or wheat pasta and meat or vegetarian sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. A gluten-free option is also available. Reservations are requested to help with planning.
Please sign up by Feb. 15 by clicking on this link.
Proceeds from donations to the dinner will help support the needy in our community.
Lenten Suppers for the Soul
Everyone is invited to join us for fellowship during the Lenten season as the Susanna Circle offers “Suppers for the Soul.”
Lenten meals will be on Thursday evenings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. On February 19th, we encourage you all to bring a potluck dish to share.
A donation of $10 per family is requested.
The meals are as follows:
February 19 Potluck Dinner
February 26 Tacos
March 5 Spaghetti
March 12 Baked Potatoes
March 19 Soup for the Soul
March 26 Pancake and Breakfast for Dinner
For details on the suppers or the Susanna Circle, please email Claire Sax by clicking on this link.
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