Happy Fall!
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6.9 (NIV)
Category Archives: Holidays
Palm Sunday — Chuck Knows Church
Chuck Knows Church — Palm Sunday. Have you ever waved a palm branch in a worship service? If so, do you know why? Chuckle along and learn about Palm Sunday with Chuck
Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September celebrating the economic and social contributions of workers.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday” on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
It was first nationally recognized in 1894 to placate unionists following the Pullman Strike. With the decline in union membership, the holiday is generally viewed as a time for barbecues and the end of summer vacations – and time to go back to school in Fairfax County.
The Pender Regift Thrift Store Will Be Open on Labor Day
The Pender Regift Thrift Store Will Be Open on Labor Day, during normal business hours (11AM to 7:00PM)
The ReGift Thrift ministry’s volunteer signup is active so please click on the link below to the online signup sheet and volunteer to be a blessing to everyone that visits our shop! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CACAB2A1-pender.
Pender ReGift Thrift Store is an outreach ministry of Pender United Methodist Church.
Our nonprofit mission is the distribution of material goods to the poor, locally, nationally, and internationally. We are the only church around with a 5,000 sq ft warehouse and a loading dock. Working with for-profit, nonprofit, and government partners, we maximize our nonprofit potential. Our thrift store supports our nonprofit mission. We are family friendly.
Being thrifty, seeking value, or frugality, are all generally given a bad rap, but in this tough economic climate, you can defend your right to be smart.
Our thrift store, offers a wide variety of unique items. Our furniture includes beds, couches, sofa beds, office chairs, tables, desks, cabinets, filing cabinets, baby furniture, and lawn furniture. All upholstered items have been sanitized in accordance with government regulations. Our gently-used clothing has been carefully sorted and sized. We have a wide variety of accessories including hats, shoes, purses, belts, and scarves. Our electronics department has a wide variety of computer equipment, including keyboards, monitors, printers, microwaves, and other small appliances.
We carry big appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, and dryers. We have toys, sports equipment, linens, and lawn tools. Our books and media include DVDs, CDs, audio books, fiction, nonfiction, classics, a wide variety of children’s chapter books and early readers. We specialize in books for teachers and students. Our nonfiction books are organized including cookbooks, spiritual books, personal finance books, history and biography. Bibles are always free.
Phone: 703-378-7371
Address: 4447 C BROOKFIELD CORP. DR
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
E-mail: regift@penderumc.org
Plan Ahead…
Here are some of our upcoming events at Pender UMC.
Our address is 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033• 703.278.8023
and our website is http://www.penderumc.org
August 1: The Art of Parenting Regular registration begins. More information
August 1: Lectio Divina small group. (weekly) 6:15-7:00PM More information
August 3: Men’s Bible Study. (weekly) 7:00-9:30AM
August 4: Sunday School continues for the Summer Session. Read the brochure
August 4: Turning Point Youth Group, (weekly) 7:00PM (no dinner during the summer)
August 4: Book Lovers Club, (monthly) 7:00PM
August 4: Sing ‘n Celebrate, (monthly) 7:00PM
August 7-20: Paraguay Short Term Missions Trip More information
August 8: ReGift Thrift Executive Board biweekly meeting, 6:30-8:00PM
August 11: Backpack Collection for Rocky Run
August 11: Blood Pressure Checks 9:15-9:45 and 12:00-12:30
August 11: Turning Point Youth Group, (weekly) 7:00PM
August 12: College/20-Something Bible study (weekly) 7:30-8:30PM
August 17: Bessie Gooding circle. (monthly) 9:30-11:00AM
August 20: Tuesday evening small group (weekly) 6:30-8:30PM
August 21: Church Council Meeting (monthly) 7:30-9:30PM
August 25: Backpack Blessing, all 3 services
August 25: Juvenile Detention Center. More information
August 29: Sanctuary Choir Kickoff. (weekly) Register for this choir.
September 1: Backpack Blessing, Common Ground service at 9:30am
September 3: Carillon and Joy Ringers Kickoff. (weekly) Register for these choirs.
September 8: Kick Off Sunday
September 8: Youth Choir and Handbells Kickoff. (weekly) Register for these choirs.
September 8: Book Lovers Club, 7:00PM
September 10: Revelation Ringers Kickoff. (weekly) Register for this choir.
September 11: Ruth Circle (monthly) 9:00AM-Noon
September 11: Women’s Bible study (weekly) 7:30-9:30PM
September 12: Dinner with Chris Hanak
September 12: Children’s Handbells and Choir Kickoff. (weekly) Register for these choirs.
September 15: National Back To Church Sunday
September 15: The Art of Parenting. More information
September 21: Bessie Gooding circle (monthly) 9:30-11:00AM
September 22: Juvenile Detention Center. (monthly) More information
September 26: Casting God’s Love (weekly) 6:30-7:30PM
September 28: UMW Fall Retreat
October 4-6: Local Short Term Mission Trip, one-on-one buddy to a special needs child, Camp Highroad
October 16-31: Short Term Mission Trip to Thailand
October 24-26: Flea Market & Boutique
November 3: Church Conference
November 3: Youth Orchestra Kickoff. Register for this choir.
December 1: Sing ‘n Celebrate (monthly)
December 7: Christmas VBS
December 8: UMW Christmas Brunch
December 8: Book Lover’s Group (monthly)
December 11: Ruth Circle (monthly)
December 14-15: UMW Cookie Tray Assembly
December 21: Bessie Gooding Circle (monthly)
December 22: Juvenile Detention Center (monthly) More information
December 24: Christmas Eve Services
February 23-March 6, 2014: Trip to Israel with Pastor Kenny
