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Celebration of Advent

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Sing ‘n Celebrate, Dec. 7th @ 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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Thanksgiving Baskets for the Needy

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Pender’s ESL Ministry will bless needy families with a Thanksgiving food basket.

Monetary donations to help our volunteers select the requested food items will be appreciated. (Make checks payable to Pender UMC and write “Thanksgiving Baskets” in the memo section or give online.)

Volunteers are needed to assemble the baskets on Nov. 23 at 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall, help with the bagging of items and baking cookies.

Volunteers are also needed on Nov. 25 from 10am-2pm for basket pick up. Questions, contact or email Liliana Rivera,Ann MacDonald or Steve Dockweiler.

 

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Christmas Cookie Tray Sale!

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Be sure to pre-order the UMW’s Christmas cookie trays on the sign-up sheets inthe Narthex.This will guarantee you a delicious tray! Each $12 plate will contain approximately 3 dozen homemade cookies.

All proceeds will go to support UMW’s Missions.

Pre-orders may be picked up from Room 206 on Sunday, December 14th from 8:00am to 12:30pm. Additional trays may be available for purchase that morning, but supplies are not guaranteed.

 

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Poinsettia Plants to Decorate the Christmas Altar

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It’s time to order Poinsettia plans to decorate the Christmas altar in honor or in memory of a loved one.

Cost is $10 per plant. Pick up an order slip at the Sign Up Center in the Narthex. (Payment must accompany order.)

 

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Sunday at Pender UMC

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

Sermon Topics for November 16th:

8:15 & 11:00 Services: What About the Future?
9:30 Common Ground: What’s Your Reflection?

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.
Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.
  • November 16: Pender UMC Calendar Events
  • November 16: This Week at Pender email newsletter
  • November 16: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
    • Canned Vegetables & Fruits
    • 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.

  • November 16: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series.  There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons.  There are currently 176 sermons available.  More information
  • November 16: Registration continues for Christmas VBS. More information
  • November 16: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • November 16: Time Out for Parents,  9:15-10:30 am
  • November 16: Common Ground Service,  8:15 am. More information
  • November 16: Sunday School Classes.  More information
  • November 16: 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.
  • November 16: 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.
  • November 16: 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.
  • November 16: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
  • November 16: Decorate Pender ReGift Thrift for Christmas, 1:00. Help decorate Pender Regift Thrift Store for Christmas! Come for fellowship, service, and fun! Light refreshments will be served. We have even MORE Christmas decorations than last year! Light refreshments will be served. 4447C Brookfield Corp Dr. Chantilly VA 20151, 703 378-7371.
  • November 16: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm.  Register for this choir
  • November 16: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm.  Register for this choir
  • November 16: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm.  Register for this choir
  • November 16: Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm.  Register for this orchestra.
  • November 16: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
  • November 16: Town Hall Meeting, 7:00 pm  Please join us for a Town Hall Meeting with representatives from Lemay, Erickson, Wilcox. This meeting offers an opportunity to share renovation ideas and expand on information gathered in the online survey.
 

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