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Chrismon Tree

Chrismon Tree. Did you know that Pender has a Chrismon Tree in the sanctuary at Christmas time?

Do you know what do those symbols mean on the tree? Who made them and why?

Ornaments made from Christian symbols (or Chrismons, a contraction for ‘Christ monograms’) were first developed by Frances Spencer and the women of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA. Many churches display a Chrismon tree during the Advent and Christmas season decorated with handmade ornaments.

In the video below, Chuck talks about the Chrismon Tree.

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Posted by MaryO on December 5, 2014 in Advent, Christmas, Chuck Knows Church, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Videos

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Sunday, December 7, 2014 Will be the Second Sunday of Advent

02 Dec

This Sunday, December 7, marks the Second Sunday in Advent. Have you made an Advent wreath for your home or church?

The wreaths often consist of a circle of evergreens with four purple candles and a white one in the center, but it’s fun to be creative with the use of natural materials.

Learn more in the article for the Advent Wreath Lighting Devotion 2012. http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/News-and-Stories/2012/October-/Advent-2012

More about Advent Wreaths from Chuck Knows Church

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Posted by MaryO on December 2, 2014 in Advent, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

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Last Day to Register for Christmas VBS!

30 Nov

Registration began October 31 and ends November 30, 2014.

Christmas VBS will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 10:00 – 2:00

Pender is excited to once again host Christmas Vacation Bible School!

We’d love to lighten your load this holiday season and give you the gift of time to prepare for Christmas. Your children will have a wonderful time learning about the true meaning of Christmas while moving through different rotations of Christmas Story, craft, music and recreation. The children will be served lunch, so please note any allergies your child has on the registration form (available through My Pender Page).

Children ages 3 through 6th grade are welcome. Please note that all children attending MUST be potty-trained.

The fee for this event is $10 per child or $20 per family, to cover the cost of food and craft materials. The fee is payable during registration.

Registration began October 31 and ends November 30, 2014. Get the link at http://www.penderumc.org/christmasvbs

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Posted by MaryO on November 30, 2014 in Bible Study, Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: child, children, Christmas VBS, Craft, Jesus, music, recreation, story

Advent 2014

29 Nov

Advent begins this year on November 30.

During Advent, we prepare for, and anticipate, the coming of Christ. We remember the longing of Jews for a Messiah and our own longing for, and need of, forgiveness, salvation and a new beginning.

Even as we look back and celebrate the birth of Jesus in a humble stable in Bethlehem, we also look forward anticipating the second coming of Christ as the fulfillment of all that was promised by his first coming.

The season of Advent, which comes comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “visit,” begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve.

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Posted by MaryO on November 29, 2014 in Advent, Holidays, Pender UMC, Videos

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Advent Wreath – November 30, 2014

29 Nov

Sunday, November 30, 2014 is the First Sunday in Advent.

The first Candle of the Advent Wreath is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, on November 30 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?